Arteta’s Transfer Targets: Summer 2024

[Rasmi]

I agree with needing a clutch player, a maverick but doubt Eze can come from Palace and be that guy. His age and injury record also goes against him. I’d lean more towards Xavi Simons. 17 goal contributions so far in the bundesliga and 4 G/A in the champions league at the age of 21. Would be cheaper fee and much higher ceiling.

We simply need better footballers. Bayern showed clear deficiency in technical ability this team has

 

[Newchange]

We simply need better footballers. Bayern showed clear deficiency in technical ability this team ha

The Bayern game just highlighted the problem positions we all know we have. A quality left back, a dynamic + technical lcm and a clinical athletic 9 would be a game changer. I trust the edu and the board to strengthen in these areas.

 

[Dokaka]

Is he? Haven't seen much but couple of times I've watched Sporting he looked pretty good

Average compared to the other names listed at least. Would probably be okay for a midtable PL side or something but listing him alongside the other two as a "top-level midfielder" just stood out to me seeing as he's not even considered anything special on a national level here.

It read like "England are producing some top level midfielders. Bellingham, Foden, Gallagher." Not necessarily a **** player but you get what I mean.

 

[grange]

I trust the edu and the board to strengthen in these areas.

Edu’s leaving. Thankfully.

 

[A_G]

I like Eze but he’s 25 and a crock.

And crucially, we’re not linked with him.

 

[CannonBals]

We simply need better footballers. Bayern showed clear deficiency in technical ability this team has

We already have 4 CBs at the back which I am ok with if other players in the team are expressive enough.
We then have Havertz/Rice both good at what they do but are technically lacking.
If Martinelli plays you can add him aswell. We are top only because of Saka/Ødegaard. If not for that Ødegaard pass we wouldn't have been even in CL QF.
The technical problem is quite deep rooted and considering both Havertz/Rice were added last season its going to be here to stay for some time.

We need some version of Right footed Saka+Ødegaard to fix it to some extent.

This is the ball progression chance creation thing. Finishing is a different matter where everyone except Trossard has been bad.

 

[RunTheTrap]

Really like Doue but he is a bit too similar to Nwaneri for me and they're close in age. I'd sign that profile of player if they were a bit older.

All the way in on Eze though.

Nothing wrong with having two talented twins. I think we can afford to develop Nwaneri and Doue for the attacking midfield positions.

 

[Let's play Aubamawang]

Timber isn't even starting the season playing so he isn't the starting left.

So many people complain about not being able to progress the ball down the left hand side. Well if our left back is right footed, we can't even play a ball down the line. Great idea.

We need a left back.

Gykoeres isn't good enough. He is the top scorer with 24. The next player has 21. Then 20. Those players who have over 20 goals are average. So he's played in England. Who cares? When it mattered. He played in a play off final, didn't get his team over the line vs LUTON and then got sold to Portugal.

I'm sorry, but if you think that he is going to turn up in a semi final of a Champions league when he can't turn up in a play off final because he has played in England before, then I don't know what to tell you.

It didn't seem like Timber was having difficulty playing on the left in his debut. I'm pretty sure he could play anywhere he wanted and it's not as if our fullbacks generally stay wide anyway.

I'm also not sure why you're giving me attitude just because I disagree about Sesko. I'm sure he will turn out to be a decent player, but if he can't get enough minutes for Leipzig then he's not good enough for us, as you seem happy to point out regarding Gyokeres.

Gyokeres has 24 in 29 games along with 10 assists and 5 goals in Europa League. Even Coventry fans will tell you he was one of their two best players, hence why he was sold.

If you look on YT there is also variety to his goals, along with the technique to play the kind of fancy passes we all love to watch.

By contrast, Sesko has 10 goals in 27 games with 2 assists but only broke into the starting eleven in the second half of the season.

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

That’s why I expect the nr 1 priority in the summer being left back. If Arsenal think timber will solve that. I’m sorry but the club will have another trophy less season next one. I don’t think people realise how hard it is to play on a wing as defender with the wrong foot. That’s why you don’t see left footed right backs and vice versa at top level

Never heard of Maldini? Also, Timber done just fine there in the Shield vs City. Its pretty clear he was going to be our LB this season

 

[Rasmi]

Never heard of Maldini? Also, Timber done just fine there in the Shield vs City. Its pretty clear he was going to be our LB this season

Just fine for one game?

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Just came here in and saw some posters link us to Eze. Please be true!

 

[Dokaka]

Never heard of Maldini? Also, Timber done just fine there in the Shield vs City. Its pretty clear he was going to be our LB this season

Philipp Lahm also played a ton of LB in his career, world class throughout. Azpilicueta also played LB in Chelsea's title winning 14/15 season.

But you know, we don't see it at the top level.

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

My choice for CM. And keep Jorginho for the experience.

 

[Dokaka]

My choice for CM. And keep Jorginho for the experience.


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Easily one of the biggest talents in football for sure.

Not entirely convinced he can do the business in the Prem immediately though, so might not be the best idea to splash an obscene amount of money on someone who needs a few years to settle when you're pushing for silverware.

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

Easily one of the biggest talents in football for sure.

Not entirely convinced he can do the business in the Prem immediately though, so might not be the best idea to splash an obscene amount of money on someone who needs a few years to settle when you're pushing for silverware.

Go big now or miss out on him all together.

 

[Dokaka]

Go big now or miss out on him all together.

I'd lean in that direction too but you know there's a horde of people calling for Arteta's head if he doesn't hit the ground running and you spent the majority of the budget on a project.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

My choice for CM. And keep Jorginho for the experience.


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How long until AM start calling him serial pervert because he tuck his shirt in?

 

[ArsenesCoatMaker]

My choice for CM. And keep Jorginho for the experience.


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Heavily linked to City

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

I'd lean in that direction too but you know there's a horde of people calling for Arteta's head if he doesn't hit the ground running and you spent the majority of the budget on a project.

I guess we already have Nwaneri at home too.

 

[CannonBals]

Philipp Lahm also played a ton of LB in his career, world class throughout. Azpilicueta also played LB in Chelsea's title winning 14/15 season.

But you know, we don't see it at the top level.

Lahm is a good comparison. Timber is a really good footballer. Just like Lahm he should be able to play RB/LB/DM to a good level. Offcourse Lahm was a world class player if he reaches even close to his level we have struck Gold.