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Rank the priority positions for Arsenal this summer!
A 7, 8 then 9
7, 8, 10
Winger and a 6 is a must.
LB
CDM
RW
CB
Winger (proper Saka backup) Fullback (Saliba & Gabi need rotation) Creative Midfielder (can play no8 and 10)
We have to sign another striker and get rid of Nketia
Havertz is the striker
@@makei89 duh Sherlock. But we need a third and Nketia ain't it.
Don't forget Fabio Viera, not convincing either.
Rashford. Solves so many issues in the attack
@@innihbassey6369 OG Rashford yes please, but School Dinners Rashford... Really???
Havertz wins 49% of headers and has 225 contested headers. That's at the level of Gabriel and Saliba. Counting for having his back against the defender it's even more impressive. He bullies defenders
It's a really underrated asset of his. The way we can play over pressing teams because Havertz can knock down the ball for us is legitimately extremely useful
Faaaiiirrr enough, just think we may be better playing around them than through them
I wouldn't say he bullies defenders but his aerial capabilities are useful... he shouldn't be an automatic starter at CF. Also, we're getting mixed messages from the so-called ITKs... were fed multiple stories about Arsenal prioritising a CF a month ago...
Here after the NLD Derby and I'm glad James got to eat his words 😂😂😂
It's not just "Reasons for poor play" with Rashford it's his attitude, multiple issues with him attending parties, lazy attitude on the pitch. He's everything Arteta has pushed out the club in his rebuild. No point in bringing trouble and a player who has shown he isn't the Arsenal-Arteta ethos.
But understanding those troubles is important too. No one’s perfect and he’s also described as a serious professional
@@TheGoonerversehe tracks back as much as Ozil did, you cant carry someone like that
Even if Martinelli or Trossard have a poor game, they work their socks off
He would never come to Arsenal, as he would win the same at Arsenal as he would at Man United. At the moment United have the same chance of a trophy this season as Arsenal. There is far more chance of Arsenal dropping points than Man City as well.
I really like Youssef Fofana From Monaco for the Midfield..1 Year Left in his Contract..25 million pounds... Viktor Gyokeres for Me in Attack..
A very brilliant player, yaya toure style of play, a big man not easy to bully, press resistant and good passer, i forgot he has pace too
Would be great next to Rice.
I have this feeling that the "we signed Havertz as a midfielder" might have just been a way to get his confidence back with less pressure on scoring goals. I don't think he's there yet and his decision making isn't always on point, but you never know what his goal tally could look like once he's operating at 80-90%.
Now that’s an interesting theory 👀
Nar I think we sigh him as a back up player not a midfielder he can’t play lcm at all
@@Ahmad-jx5kugood but pricey. I don’t think he’ll be leaving for less than 90mil
I like your comment, it actually makes sense. What do you think would happen if Havertz improved his finishing ? Possibly 15-20 next season ? hopefully more.
I think Havertz was bought to fill the roles he is filling already and will continue doing. Absolutely outstanding adaption from week to week and / or within games switching roles that bring the best out of others. And that’s just attack. He is doing similarly in out of possession roles up front with Odegaard and / or in midfield. In a stellar field of superstars he is likely to become our most outstanding player.
I think it’s imperative we get someone who can be a reliable playmaker who can unlock defences. That has been an issue with low-blocks. We have Odegaard who is a premium baller, but as we saw in the Bayern games they did their best to shut him down. Even beyond that what happens to us if he gets injured? The answer: Florian Wirtz. He’s a generational talent who can score from outside the box and unpick defences all day. He’s young and will be ripping it up for years. Can play as an 8, 10 and even wide, which would save the issue of finding relief for Saka (shift Trossard, Martinelli, Jesus to RW when you rotate). No CL team or City for that matter would easily shut both a Odegaard and Wirtz down if they played as two 8s. Splash the cash for him now and saves you buying 2 players
I don’t believe the Rashford links. He’s not a possession player at all. He’s a pure counter attacking forward. I will not be convinced that Mikel wants to sign him. And if he does…then he’s lost the plot imo. NO MORE RESCUE PROJECTS! Havertz is enough!
You don't know better than Arteta mate, get over yourself. I'm on the same boat as you in terms of Rashford but you act like the Havertz signing was a bad one. Dramatic to say the least.
@@ivanrivera6998 yes, I do know better than Arteta 😏 No, I will NOT get over myself 😁 And yes, Havertz was most definitely a poor signing in comparison to the players we could have signed for 65 million 😄 There…how’s that for dramatic? 😉 I was just stating my opinion, friend. Calm yourself down 😂
I like him...the only thing though is his wages...but at his best he is one of the most prolific goal scoring wide players in europe. With players like havertz jesus and potentially even trossard playing center forward you have the perfect foil there for a goal scoring wide player coz they're all probably facilitators first where he's a goal scorer first. If wages were not a major consideration...id take him in a heartbeat.
@@chrisfraser5088 Calm down yourself bro'!😂.....you'll end up sounding like one of those "no trophy, Arteta out" people!😏
By the way Havertz has done better than Maddison and Doku so far.....and that's without talking about off the ball play.
@@jojolouis nah Bro, I was just messing with that other guy. I genuinely don’t like comments like that. “Get over yourself”, “Dramatic to say the least”, etc… Ridiculous nonsense! Other people’s opinions shouldn’t rattle you like that imo. So I thought I’d have some fun 😂 And if you notice, I never actually said Havertz was a bad signing in my original post. I simply said that one “rescue project” was enough. He assumed I didn’t like Havertz, so I ran with it. Half of our fan based has an obsession with defending Havertz. Let him cook for a bit, and we’ll see in the future. People need to stop jumping on other fan’s backs regarding Havertz. My comment was about Rashford…but here we are…debating Havertz.
Isak can cover LW and ST which arteta loves, he provides the bit of magic we need then we can focus on Midfield
Bro he will we Thierry Henry reimagined alongside with odegaard as berkamp.
+100 million for purchase. Newcastle spent 70+ million plus and want def make more and coup of the cash they spent on him.
I think we need to find a striker that can partner with Havertz up top and we play with 2 strikers with Havertz dropping into midfield when needed as the false 9. A hybrid 2 striker formation and system would be so something different Arsenal can use throughout the season if it’s not the main formation
Not for every game, but having this option would be excellent.
Assuming Jorginho, Partey, Elneny, Cedric, ESR, Nelson, Nketiah, Lokonga, Tavares, Ramsdale, Patino, etc will leave. We will need to do a lot of business.
I don't think all those guys will leave at once. Something tells me that integrating that many new players in one go will be a problem. Also Jorginho is a don and I don't see him being sold atm.
@@jamesrobertson9697 his contract is expiring in 1 month
I doubt all of them will leave. I for one would love it if we had a closer look at Lokonga.
@@jamesrobertson9697 That one year extension option is a bit too much of a no-brainer for us to pass up on. Keep him for another year, he'll help out around the squad, come on and be a solid performer and then we've had time to find a long term replacement for either him or Partey.
Except for jorginho and partey the rest of these players are fodder, replacing them shouldn’t be a priority we have to sign a couple quality first eleven ready players instead of
Benching an inform Havertz is wild, James. No way he shouldn't start.
He’s in form but still not blowing me away… most natural striker in our squad tho
@@TheGoonerverse I get that he isn't blowing you away, but who else will? It foe sure isn't Jesus and Trossard plays best on the left.
Rashford is on 350k per week at United. Ridiculous to sign him on those wages
IF we keep both partey and jorginho for one more year… if there is one player we should go all out for, it would be Musiala for me. no public rumours but that “match-winning” profile who can play LCM and wing, complement odegaard edge of box with attacking dribbling and finishing. would put him or that profile of player as a bigger priority now over 100m striker or an FdJ/regista. still love to see a top attacking LB considered to bring best out of martinelli
You know ball…Musiala is the kind of attacking midfielder we need and he can also cover for Odegaard whenever he’s out or need a rest.
Personally for me I think what we need is a starting midfielder, whether it’s someone to replace Partey, or to solidify Rice’s place in the 6 and give us either a real 10 or someone to fill the gap we have in midfield. And then I would say I think we can upgrade on Martinelli, we are the highest scoring team in the league and if we want more goals I think it would come from improving on Martinelli instead of a new ST as strange as that may sound. Lastly, a proper LB would also be nice
The Trossard/Havertz is a great dynamic in the team and Trossard is a baller but we need someone who is HIM Rashford excites me but I’m not 100% but I’m not sure who is better in his position that we could sign but I think Havertz in the 9 is the one for us (think of Firmino) but a world class LW would be much more beneficial than a world class ST more magic can come from the wings imo
Jesus to does not score enough goals
@@gro5757 I didn’t even mention Jesus, to me I don’t see why he isn’t used as a Saka back up he was a RW before we bought him and would give us good depth in that position, also let him give us another option along the frontline with his versatility
timber lb
@@tom11mansfield PEP IS TREMBLING!!!
Hmm, knowing Arteta and Edu, they'd never sign a Haaland-style out and out centre forward who only plays in one position. I foresee a versatile elite forward coming in, like Isak for example, who can cover wide positions (rotate with Saka especially) and play up top too.
The names I’ve been studying to bring in:
Midfield: FDJ/Joao Neves/D Luiz
Winger: Leao/Williams/Neto
Striker: Isak/Gyokeres/Zirkzee
Agree with everything except Leão (incredible talent, but low off-the-ball work rate so he won't work in our system) and Neto (baller, but so injury prone).
Gyokeres looks good but Isak might be a better fit since he also played with Odegaard at Soceidad and they played well together.
Zubimendi is a must to get the best out of Rice and Viktor Gyokeres direct and powerful forward play will win us the title. Timber is going to elevate Arsenal as well, he’ll be like a new signing.
@JamesGoonerverse, on the attack, this is the thinking. Going into the season, Kai was expected to be a L8 with GJ9 our CF. In GJ9's absence, Kai has demonstrated his capabilities at CF. I believe that the club was still intent on getting a CF by Jan. They evolved from a big impact CF(Osimhen), to a functional CF(Toney), to targeting unproven CF's on the up(Gyokares) and a young prospects( Zakzee/Sesko). The club wanted a transformational CF like Rice was for the midfield. However, given the paucity of options in the market and the performance by Kai, the club can shift its plans, focus on a winger, midfielder and defender and shelve the CF acquisition for next summer. Our CF options next season will be Kai & GJ9(hopefully a fully fit GJ9). Add a good winger and that makes for a good attack as we continue our search for a top notch CF. Come 2025, we can spend the entire budget on an elite CF if they are available as opposed to overpaying for mediocrity. Kai & GJ9 can't be improved on in this window so keep your powder dry.
To me, the key position to prioritise is the number 10 role, operating on the left side of Ø. I see Jamal Musiala fitting seamlessly into this role. The other position we should prioritise is the number 9, and there are many options like Isak or Watkins in the premier league. Also rice should just be number 6 a disciplined one for that matter, also Viera should be good enough to relieve Saka, why is he here if we don’t give him minutes to develop
Dropping Havertz after his best game of the season going to do wonders for his confidence
But like ffs why are we always worrying about confidence? There’s a whole squad - did we worry about Jesus’ confidence when he was dropped after Wolves?
@@TheGoonerverse That’s the double edged sword predicament Mikel finds himself in! I think Jesus is more to do with fitness and the quick turn around of the Chelsea game. And I think it’s quite disingenuous to compare the 2. Havertz after scoring 2 against his former club where he got so much hate would’ve have boost his confidence so much compared to Jesus.
Idiot Gabriel jesus is not enough, he miss to many chances
Good enough and miss too many chances
@@sengsrangsangma4222 Everyone misses chances. You’re a child aren’t you?
As a Dutch Arsenal (and Ajax) fan who enjoys watching our national team, I can't think of a better midfielder for us than De Jong. His ball carrying and progression is 2nd to none. He would be perfect for our midfield and it would be a league winning transfer. I would still like to see a striker, but I guess Arsenal's stance on Havertz will also be influenced by availability in the market, because there simply might be a bigger chance of landing a world class midfielder, than a striker. The striker position could still be a transfer for another summer window, when it might be the only position left to upgrade on. Imagine the budget we would have for that one player.
Utd is a toxic club. The fans turn on the players too quick. Rashford is a quality player and I’m sure he’ll do well at arsenal.
Arsenal would be really silly not to sign a striker… but I do agree, midfield is the most pressing need. Left back and a winger who can play both flanks is also NB.
If the need is midfield then isn't silly if arsenal don't sign any striker, by the way, arsenal score more goals than any other team in epl, I don't get why people insisting on signing a striker? Striker for what if we are scoring enough goals? We have to sign atleast two midfielders and one quality wide to relieve saka, also we are too dependent on odegard? Two seasons in a row he has been running like a crazy, he will get tired or injured somehow then what we are going to do? That striker gonna play the odegard position?
No I don't think Rashord can play Artata football style
All we need is a winger and a few players to step up
A think he'll rotate jesus, saka, trossard and martinelle as wingers.
Cedric and Mo will go.
Lokonga, Taverz, Tierney, Eddie, Ramsdale likely to go. Hopefully generates a few quid.
Interesting to see what he does with ESR, Nelson, Viera Partey and Jorgino.
Under Arteta, any incoming attacking players must be able/willing to defend and therefore running for most of the game. It's just not practised by most ...
LW/RW combined player, to alternate/cover between Nelli & Saka.
Frankie de Jong is a fantastic player! He'd fit in so well with us.
No9 Sicario.
With Timber's versatility & White being a RB/CB the defence is covered.
WHU have just scored v LIV, if LIV lose, it'll be down to 2 for the title.
James you don't know what the plans are or whether they have changed, whether there was a plan for central striker at all (Is Striker a lot more about what certain fans want to solve their problem!) Clinical finishing and ability to break up tight defences need to be improved along with pace to get in behind and stronger competition for positions that are single points of failure of quality and ability from back to front. Saliba, Saka, Midfield, left back another Keeper, there's lots to do.
What happens if Martin gets injured that's a big problem waiting to happen without a clear solution currently!
Create easier situations in build up and the finishing of existing players will go up. The creation of more clear cut opportunities consistently is what will make the biggest difference.
I think that we're going to get a slightly less established, younger, high-ceiling, cheaper striker (e.g. in my opinion Sesko, Zirkzee, Santi Gimenez) who Arteta can then mold into his perfect #9. Havertz's success up front has bought us some time, instead of splurging ~£100 million plus on Osimhen or something, another big signing when we also have other urgent areas for focus on, for example midfield and unlocking Martinelli.
We should go for bakayoko of psv, Isak, Barella and frimpong
Go back to the Edu sideline interview earlier in the season, he was asked if the current form of Havertz would change the plans for transfers, he said the plans they had had been in place for a long time. If they change it will because Jesus stays or leaves
Everyone has their own transfer wishlist. I'm more of improving on players we have than look elsewhere. Sometimes the grass is not greener on the other side. I know for a fact Arteta wants to become a legend for the club, it is very much possible btw.
Imo it’s not so much we need a ‘Striker’ as it is we need a forward with top level ball striking, finishing, and that killer edge to hurt teams when things arnt going to plan. Somone for the big moments who can just make something out of nothing. Who that player is I’m unsure but I have a feeling Mikel doesent really want one person to score 30 goals and would prefer to split that load cross 2-3 players
I’m probably one of the biggest Havertz supporters from the start outthere, I still want a new striker this summer, we need a high quality bag man
Great analysis on havertz
James, I think city might be docked points ahead of FFP ruling. That means that we still have a chance even if we don’t get max points against Spurs
1. Kimmich or douglas luiz or another really world class 8
2. A world world class left back
3. a world class left wing
4. Isak
Priority positions should be: Striker [Top choice Isak]. He’s the one that I see as a match winner and has the potential to unlock a Van Persie level to his game in the right environment. We also need an 8 and at the start of this season thinking ahead to this summer I was really keen on De Jong for the reasons mentioned in the video. I just feel now he might be too unreliable physically and we need another matchwinner in there anyway. I do wonder sometimes about Jesus in an attacking midfield role as well- I think those are actually some of the zone he likes to occupy anyway and his pressing+dribbling ability means he could slot in there well. A great point is made about keeping the 3 no6s we have and I would look at a more unconventional 10 option to play the 8 like a Dani Olmo or Xavi simons to give us more unpredictability in the final third. Then the final starting xi signing should be a young player capable of playing first team full back minutes now like Hato or Yoro. Preferably Hato as he looks comfortable on the left. I think it would be unwise to pin too much on Timber coming back and being the same player week in week out straight away. The winger is a tougher one since if they made all the signings I’d hope for they’d be looking for a squad player.
Everyone seems to have forgotten that when Jorginho was signed he signed an 18 month contract with an option to extend for another year so we are likely to just extend his contract no need to renegotiate at all
THERE are different clauses like appearances etc to trigger it
I don’t know why everyone thinks we need a central striker when we have scored more goals than any other team. We are spreading the goals around and that is important. This way we aren’t always relying on the striker to get us the goals. Also, Havertz is fast and his high press is very good. Something we have to consider if wanting to add another striker.
James mentioning de Jong and Rashford without talking about their humongous wages, a key factor in transfers. Those are no go's
Don't think its so much that we won't gi for a striker at all but that it won't be a marque signing like everyone is hopping for. I kind if get it. This summer we need serious squad investment in multiple positions snd can't afford therefore can't afford to invest in Declan Rice signings. We may in fact have to spend even more that last season but it could be on 5 or 6 players.
A) Yes, a 6 is needed!
B) If the chance is there, go for Rashford, cause i think Arteta can get the best out of him!
C) I would also go for this 11!
D) COYG!!
Good analysis.
You can’t say you can’t stomach another window without a wide player… we have consistently purchased players in the positions we have needed to fill. If Arsenal are seen in the market as desperate for a striker… we will end up coughing up £100M and we can’t afford to do that this summer… I’m sure we will buy a see a striker, midfielder, lb and winger
The crazy thing is I can FDJ in our midfield
The most important ability is availability, Jorgi for me.
I'm sure if Havertz played all of his games up top he would've had 20 goals in the prem. 20 goals a season striker is good enough and if you sign anyone else they're not guaranteed 20 goals. Arteta knew he was getting someone versatile enough to play 9,10 and maybe 8. 9 just ended up being the best.
ST - Isak
CM - De Jong
Winger - Raphinha
We will be signing a new striker regardless for the (hopefully) departing Eddie. As far as Partey and Jorginho, I think Jorginho at 34 in December needs to be shipped on. We keep Partey until he can leave on a free next season and make the most of him. We need a top class 6 who is reliable as we can’t go into a new season with Partey potentially getting injured 2 months in, leaving us with Jorginho as a 6 again. Luiz from Villa would be the perfect signing, I did think De Jong until he got one of the worst injuries you’ll see last week and there’s no saying for sure he’ll be the same after that, ask Eduardo, yeah, remember that. We need a top class striker, even if it’s rotation with Havertz, a top RW as rotation for Saka and Luiz and we’ll be cooking. I’m quite surprised btw that no one is talking about what back up GK’s we should be looking at? Rambo won’t be with us beyond this window, he’s too good to be a number 2.
Never liked Rice in the 6, Im a fan of the high press. A good high press is sometime the start of an attack, whereas winning the ball back from deep starts the build up.
De Jong just had a season ending, possibly career changing injury. so I would tread very carefully into that potential transfer.
I think we should bring Mikah Bireth back for pre season, give him the first half of the season, see how he gets on (as a sub obviously, not a starter). If he doesn't click in the Prem yet, then send him out on loan again for the second half of the season. He done well in Scotland, doing well in Austria, 18 goal contributions in 25 league games this season, plus 3 goals in Europa Conference League. Might be worth a try, and could be more effective than having Nketiah sitting on the bench.
What about Zubimendi?
Big up James, you are doing a great job there!!
Thank you! I’m not convinced by this signing tbh but looks like one we might possibly do
whoever we get they need to love the club and work hard..
James, to be fair, if I had to do the business, I’d focus on at least 2 midfielders and an elite left wing. Then you can try to move Gabi centrally. Our left side has been dead whole season bar one man army Trossard. So if we are to buy a striker this summer, I’d prefer a young talent and get elite players in midfield and the wing.
Also please look at Khephren Thuram
I think we should sign a young striker in Joshua Zirkzee, Bruno Guimares and Gonçalo Inácio from Sporting
Rashford is a good player. Definitely an improvement on Nketiah in our system
Rashford wouldn't be worth the money unless it is around the same price as Havertz was, and then we'd have an issue with United not selling their best attacker for so low
Think Kai will be the nine we'll sign a wide forward a hybrid six/8 and a defender
zirkzee is a madman.....we should get him
We may show an interest in Bruno G but there's no way that Edu and Mikel would pay £100 million for him, they're not that daft. If they did, I'd have them psychologically assessed....
Defo need a striker ,LB and a RW especially Pedro Neto,Isak
Sign Jarrod Bowen from WestHarm United to create competition for Saka. Then bring back Mika Biereth who is on Loan. The guy is a clinical finisher, lethal striker.
If Partey could consider retiring from NT, should keep, just too good. Most absence happens after his return from international duties...
Striker has to be the priority. With signing one you’ve basically sorted two positions in one, as Jesus can be Saka’s backup.
Sell: Nketiah, Fabio
Buy: De Jong, Striker & RW?
Keep Zinchenko but play him only as backup to Odegaard , Keep Partey & Jorghino for experience & squad rotation as the season goes on. LB Timber, Tomi & Kiwior have that covered. RB White & Tomi. We should get another CB just incase Tomi or Kiwior has to play another position.
AS ARTETA SAYS ...WE MUST KEEP EVOLVING..
Arsenal will definitely look to strengthen its defense and a wide striker (R).
kai's going upfront. RVP conversion.We will go for zirkzee.And most likely guimares 80-85 mill. After that have my wishlist. You should do a wish list vid. And then post everyone's list from comments.
Priority position is a forward player who can competently play wide, Saka needs support on the right-wing. Keep TP5, allow J20 to depart. De Jong or Joshua Kimmich in the centre Joshua Zirkzee or Nico Williams up front. The right price ONLY for Rashford (£65M) he may need a fresh challenge.
We need a top striker, sell Eddie and promote Chido Obi-Martin to the first team as 3rd striker option.
It would be absolutely criminal if we don’t sign a striker this summer because of Havertz. In fact we must look to replace both Jesus and Nketiah in the summer.
Are we thinking more Mane, Firmino, Salah, wide players get all the goals?
Here is my take. the striker market is not that great. No one IMO that comes close to the likes of Harland and Kane. Some1 who comes with certified moneyback back guarantee like the way Rice was as a 6. May be Osimhen but I am not sure. Harvetz numbers in recent months has given me serious pause. Already on 11 PL goals despite playing half the time as midfielder. that means across the season as a lead striker he could easily push 15-20. We could spend 60-100mill and end up with someone who only give us the same numbers. My point is, i don't see the x factor in any of the current market offerings so may be strengthening other areas (CM, winger) this window may be the smart move.
Havertz is what we need up front. You are missing that he is world class
Sell/contract up
Nketiah
Cedric
Elneny
ESR(Possibly)
Reiss (think he will do well but mikel doesn’t trust him)
Zinchenko (Or play midfield)
Partey(due to availability not quality)
That frees up some good wages
Should we consider João Gomes tho, less than £45m i think, with Nico Williams and a forward like Isak, Gyökeres or Joshua Zirkzee
It would be a good deal 😊 And if i we get Jeremy Frimpong or Ousmane Diomande i think we're solid in all departments
Just my opinion tho😊
Not sure how you went from "May influence Arsenal's decision" to "Not interested in a striker" so quickly.
Whatever the pecking order between Kai and Jesus, we have upgraded on Nketiah since January. As such, a No.9 has dropped down the priority list, not off it completely.
The profile of a 6 should be similar to jorghino, mobility and speed is crucial compliment with technique. So frank dejong doesn't fit that profile. The described profile brings the best out of Rice. A jorghino like players restrict Rice.
The thing is rn havertz is above jesus in that CF position. If we get a ST, where does that leave jesus? If arteta has the wide roles him, then fair enough. But then we might not need a backup for saka. Jesus to saka isnt a big drop off. We just want sakas game time to decrease from say 90% to 80%. Thats it. According to me, if we sign 2 forwards ie. A CF and a winger, someone will leave, and jesus seems to be the one and i might not have any problem with it.
I don't know if there is a single player who I would want to sign less than Marcus Rashford. Woeful off the ball performance, off field issues, injuries, astronomical wages, and just a general bad attitude. I would much rather sign someone who is willing to put in 100% every week like Ødegaard is even if they had less "natural talent" than Rashford.
i do think bruno is a game changer, he can elevate our midfield to the next level but not for 100 mil
Never want rice in the 6, he can’t make those cutting passes. Every time he is in the 6 we lose so much in our build up and creative play. We look boring and stagnant. Rice really shines in that 8.
If Jorginho leaves I have this feeling he’ll be back managing under arteta one day. Idk why
Why is Mika Biereth not in the conversation here?
Pmsl 😂😂😂 no one is getting bruno in july unless they pay what Newcastle want and no we do not have to sell our top players we have alot of dead wait that will be going £65 million 😂😂😂😂😂
If we don’t sign a striker we don’t win the league simple havertz should be a back up for a striker not the starter for a whole season
Don't need Bruno G, we need a more creative left 8. De Jong would be great but his wages are ridiculous. + CF and Winger. Rashford a definite no. He's had 9 seasons to prove himself, there's definitely something wrong with his attitude.
Why explore Rashford transfer when you can add more money and just go for Leão? That’s what I’m thinking.
Why does james sound like an older will mckenzie 😂
I personally believe the best thing to do is sign the best striker available as a focal point, move Kai to #8 and to NOT sign a winger because the plan would be to have Jesus and Trossard platoon with Saka and Martinelli. The problem has been injury of Jesus, but I believe that Kai and Jesus can platoon #9 and each can then platoon their primary position #8 for Kai and Saka position for Jesus. I struggle to believe that we will find a "backup" with class option better than Jesus out wide who will accept playing behind Saka. I believe platooning the positions will do two things if Arteta truly plans rotation intelligently across 4 comps: 1. make us very unpredictable as we tactic each opponent in each game off of a default and 2. legs - injury problem players need rotation and on his day Jesus can be a world class option that won't drop off from Saka. Both can help each other but both need to be healthy and dividing minutes will get us there. This plan allows us to really go out and get the #9 we really want alongside the midfielder we really want and in that I would keep Jorginho and get rid of Partey for numerous reasons. I think Partey is great but his health is less reliable and I also think Jorginho is a leader in the dressing room and on the pitch that provides the best chemistry for the group...he is also a pretty good footballer as well.
Michael Olise to help out Saka would be great
i think Arsenal will go for DM and back up for Saka this summer
I don't believe Havertz was signed to be a midfielder i believed he was signed because he can play multiple positions
WE DO STILL NEED A PROPER STRIKER! 💯
We need Isak instead of Toney, a real striker with premier league experience ALREADY! REMINDS me of Henry the way he can score outta nothing proper hitman, killer in front of goal! As since Toney’s come back this season he’s not the same player for Brentford & hasn’t even started all their matches?
Can see city and arsenal negotiating for guimaraes… can’t see AFC getting by him though. So go for de Jong 👌