Andrea Berta’s Transfer Targets: January 2026

[HattoriHanzo]

We need the 2 in Rice & Zubi together for the big games of the season, thats for sure, however 1 way to do that is by subbing them off. Get a 2/3-0 lead with 20 minutes left, no need to keep them going for the final 20 minutes every game playing all 90 every game. Arteta has to start realising that. Will give Nørgaard chances for game time & combos with players, MLS can play in CM aswell.

Worst thing we need now is for Rice &/or Zubi to get a month-2 injury 5 minutes remaining especially when being up 3-0, he'd look silly then & be sorry.

He already did it against Sp**s.
4:1 since minute 76, both Rice and Zubimendi played the whole match.

 

[Aussie_gunner123]

He already did it against Sp**s.
4:1 since minute 76, both Rice and Zubimendi played the whole match.

I think it was the UCL game, Club Brugge up 3-0 aswell, he made a change & Zubi started running off thinking he was probably him being rested & perhaps wanted to, Arteta sent him straight back. We had a defender on the bench, I was saying to rest Zubi, push Nørgaard up into CDM & bring in the defender.

 

[A_G]

@hydrofluoric acid

 

[grange]

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@hydrofluoric acid

Why does he look like a bad rendering of a velociraptor?

 

[HattoriHanzo]

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@hydrofluoric acid

If Mike Maignan doesn't renew his contract before next summer, and now it seems that he won't (because AC Milan is not ready to give him salary he wants), they will not let Torriani go.

Anyway, I hope that AC Milan and Mignan will find a common ground, because Mike saved them this season in many occasions.
World class GK

 

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@hydrofluoric acid

What in the AI generated slop is this? Man looks like a PS2 game.

 

[Pepesuave]

We just need a physio in January to keep our current players healthy

 

[Rasmi]

We just need a physio in January to keep our current players healthy

Hard to find physio in January, clubs ain’t gonna let their physios go

 

[lazyfreak]

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@hydrofluoric acid

Setford already getting the boot? Lol

 

[gasperini]

The club is most likely not going to sign anyone in January. They now operate on a player-out, player-in basis, and I don’t see anyone leaving during the January window.

Berta has really put Arteta in a difficult position, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Arteta walks away at the end of the season if he fails to win one of the three major trophies.

Arteta is also not free of blame. He pushed for Madueke and wanted Sesko, who is not better than Gyokeres. However, Arteta preferred Rodrygo over Eze, but Berta pushed for Eze instead. In fact, Eze had to call Arteta at the last minute for the deal to happen; otherwise, he would be a Sp**s player by now.

 

[ArsenalInMyHeart]

The club is most likely not going to sign anyone in January. They now operate on a player-out, player-in basis, and I don’t see anyone leaving during the January window.

Berta has really put Arteta in a difficult position, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Arteta walks away at the end of the season if he fails to win one of the three major trophies.

Arteta is also not free of blame. He pushed for Madueke and wanted Sesko, who is not better than Gyokeres. However, Arteta preferred Rodrygo over Eze, but Berta pushed for Eze instead. In fact, Eze had to call Arteta at the last minute for the deal to happen; otherwise, he would be a Sp**s player by now.

You’re talking as if you know everything behind the scenes. If it were Edu, the injuries alone would have destroyed this club at the moment. Edu would probably spend the whole summer trying to sign Šeško who only has bigger potential than Gyökeres, but he’s not better than him right now. Any strikers in the world would struggle in Arteta’s system. Rodrygo didn't want to leave. If it were Edu, he would wait for Rodrygo until the end of the transfer window and then bring someone like Sterling. You’re talking as if Rodrygo or Šeško really want to come here. You’re acting like you’re playing FC26, where you can just pick any player without persuading them.
Squad depth has destroyed this club in previous years, and Arteta has talked about that many, many times.
Look at Isak’s transfer record and how he’s playing now. You criticise Gyökeres, but why don’t you look at other players who struggled after changing environments? United fans are already calling Šeško rubbish do you know that.
Rodrygo wanted to stay at Madrid, and Eze is an Arsenal fan, Arsenal is in his heart, but you don’t appreciate that. The decisions have been made as fans we should just support them.

 

[Dennis_Bergkamp_10]

The club is most likely not going to sign anyone in January. They now operate on a player-out, player-in basis, and I don’t see anyone leaving during the January window.

Berta has really put Arteta in a difficult position, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Arteta walks away at the end of the season if he fails to win one of the three major trophies.

Arteta is also not free of blame. He pushed for Madueke and wanted Sesko, who is not better than Gyokeres. However, Arteta preferred Rodrygo over Eze, but Berta pushed for Eze instead. In fact, Eze had to call Arteta at the last minute for the deal to happen; otherwise, he would be a Sp**s player by now.

What difficult position exactly? He signed Zubimendi, Eze, Gyokeres, Mosquera, Madueke, Hincapié and Kepa ffs

I remember Edu taking two months to get Merino over the line and getting Sterling on a deadline day loan when we wanted to win the title.

Which one put Arteta in a difficult position?

 

[ArsenalInMyHeart]

What difficult position exactly? He signed Zubimendi, Eze, Gyokeres, Mosquera, Madueke, Hincapié and Kepa ffs

I remember Edu taking two months to get Merino over the line and getting Sterling on a deadline day loan when we wanted to win the title.

Which one put Arteta in a difficult position?

It’s difficult to use Gyökeres and Eze effectively this guy want to talk about that. Lol, I swear without squad depth, I don’t know where we’d be right now.

 

[gasperini]

You’re talking as if you know everything behind the scenes. If it were Edu, the injuries alone would have destroyed this club at the moment. Edu would probably spend the whole summer trying to sign Šeško who only has bigger potential than Gyökeres, but he’s not better than him right now. Any strikers in the world would struggle in Arteta’s system. Rodrygo didn't want to leave. If it were Edu, he would wait for Rodrygo until the end of the transfer window and then bring someone like Sterling. You’re talking as if Rodrygo or Šeško really want to come here. You’re acting like you’re playing FC26, where you can just pick any player without persuading them.
Squad depth has destroyed this club in previous years, and Arteta has talked about that many, many times.
Look at Isak’s transfer record and how he’s playing now. You criticise Gyökeres, but why don’t you look at other players who struggled after changing environments? United fans are already calling Šeško rubbish do you know that.
Rodrygo wanted to stay at Madrid, and Eze is an Arsenal fan, Arsenal is in his heart, but you don’t appreciate that. The decisions have been made as fans we should just support them.

What difficult position exactly? He signed Zubimendi, Eze, Gyokeres, Mosquera, Madueke, Hincapié and Kepa ffs

I remember Edu taking two months to get Merino over the line and getting Sterling on a deadline day loan when we wanted to win the title.

Which one put Arteta in a difficult position?

Gyokeres clearly doesn’t fit Arteta’s system, and Arteta knew that, which is why he was never on the manager’s striker shortlist. The same applies to Eze—he wasn’t linked with us until later in the window.

Arteta’s first choices were Isak or Sesko, and on the left he wanted Rodrygo. The HOA tweet about Rodrygo came out in early June, right when the transfer window had just opened.

What Berta should have done was make every possible effort to get Arteta his preferred targets. Instead, he went for the easier options.

Look at big clubs like City and Madrid: when they identify a target, they do everything possible to sign that player, and if the deal can’t be done, they’re willing to wait another transfer window. Berta, on the other hand, made his decisions early and then tried to convince Arteta to go along with his ideas. To me, that’s already a major red flag.

We’ve seen this story before—Emery wanted Zaha, but Raul pushed for Pepe instead, allegedly because he benefited from the deal.

 

[ArsenalInMyHeart]

Gyokeres clearly doesn’t fit Arteta’s system, and Arteta knew that, which is why he was never on the manager’s striker shortlist. The same applies to Eze—he wasn’t linked with us until later in the window.

Arteta’s first choices were Isak or Sesko, and on the left he wanted Rodrygo. The HOA tweet about Rodrygo came out in early June, right when the transfer window had just opened.

What Berta should have done was make every possible effort to get Arteta his preferred targets. Instead, he went for the easier options.

Look at big clubs like City and Madrid: when they identify a target, they do everything possible to sign that player, and if the deal can’t be done, they’re willing to wait another transfer window. Berta, on the other hand, made his decisions early and then tried to convince Arteta to go along with his ideas. To me, that’s already a major red flag.

We’ve seen this story before—Emery wanted Zaha, but Raul pushed for Pepe instead, allegedly because he benefited from the deal.

so your source is HOA.

Wait another transfer window.... Do you know about Nico Willams, Arteta had waited for him and he renewed his contract.

 

[Dennis_Bergkamp_10]

Gyokeres clearly doesn’t fit Arteta’s system, and Arteta knew that, which is why he was never on the manager’s striker shortlist. The same applies to Eze—he wasn’t linked with us until later in the window.

Arteta’s first choices were Isak or Sesko, and on the left he wanted Rodrygo. The HOA tweet about Rodrygo came out in early June, right when the transfer window had just opened.

What Berta should have done was make every possible effort to get Arteta his preferred targets. Instead, he went for the easier options.

Look at big clubs like City and Madrid: when they identify a target, they do everything possible to sign that player, and if the deal can’t be done, they’re willing to wait another transfer window. Berta, on the other hand, made his decisions early and then tried to convince Arteta to go along with his ideas. To me, that’s already a major red flag.

We’ve seen this story before—Emery wanted Zaha, but Raul pushed for Pepe instead, allegedly because he benefited from the deal.

Yeah I remember when City wanted Alexis Sanchez, Ronaldo, Harry Kane. They did everything they could and when they didn't they waited to sign them another window. Oh wait, they didn't.

You make decisions as a team on transfers, it's not like Berta pushes his own agenda and supplies Mikel with some players. So easy to judge everything in hindsight. We have an exceptional squad with amazing depth. If Saka gets injured we can still get a title run on our hands. Gabriel is out and we still have a capable defense, no Holding anymore.

Just enjoy it a little bit more and don't be so negative.

 

[Rasmi]

Gyokeres clearly doesn’t fit Arteta’s system, and Arteta knew that, which is why he was never on the manager’s striker shortlist. The same applies to Eze—he wasn’t linked with us until later in the window.

Arteta’s first choices were Isak or Sesko, and on the left he wanted Rodrygo. The HOA tweet about Rodrygo came out in early June, right when the transfer window had just opened.

What Berta should have done was make every possible effort to get Arteta his preferred targets. Instead, he went for the easier options.

Look at big clubs like City and Madrid: when they identify a target, they do everything possible to sign that player, and if the deal can’t be done, they’re willing to wait another transfer window. Berta, on the other hand, made his decisions early and then tried to convince Arteta to go along with his ideas. To me, that’s already a major red flag.

We’ve seen this story before—Emery wanted Zaha, but Raul pushed for Pepe instead, allegedly because he benefited from the deal.

Who cares what Arteta wants? Slot wanted Brandt but got Salah. He made it work. Arteta has been given good players and should it make work. If people wanna start with he didn’t get his players as an excuse for him this early, it shows how little confidence they have in him

Also Ezecis better than Rodrygo

 

[Topside]

Rodrygo good player,to me overrated and frankly would of come with the attitude of RM to Arsenal a drop down and I'm doing you a favour. His stats this season are ****.

Eze form has been up and down but don't downplay assists like to Martinelli v MC (great finish no doubt), to Gyokeres fast quick ball Forest.

Great hat trick v Sp**s and everyone's already forgotten about the maverick finish that gets us the points v Palace.

MA has been given a fantastic squad, Berta has done his job. I get injuries may derail us, some those arguments for another thread.

Is it the perfect squad? No squad is but January I doubt there is funds on FFP available unless someone is moved.

 

[ArsenalInMyHeart]

Gyokeres clearly doesn’t fit Arteta’s system, and Arteta knew that, which is why he was never on the manager’s striker shortlist. The same applies to Eze—he wasn’t linked with us until later in the window.

Arteta’s first choices were Isak or Sesko, and on the left he wanted Rodrygo. The HOA tweet about Rodrygo came out in early June, right when the transfer window had just opened.

What Berta should have done was make every possible effort to get Arteta his preferred targets. Instead, he went for the easier options.

Look at big clubs like City and Madrid: when they identify a target, they do everything possible to sign that player, and if the deal can’t be done, they’re willing to wait another transfer window. Berta, on the other hand, made his decisions early and then tried to convince Arteta to go along with his ideas. To me, that’s already a major red flag.

We’ve seen this story before—Emery wanted Zaha, but Raul pushed for Pepe instead, allegedly because he benefited from the deal.

Don’t forget that Arteta wanted to bring in Mudryk.
In 2017, Klopp wanted Julian Brandt, but Liverpool’s Dof decided to sign Salah instead.
A manager isn’t always right about the player they want.

 

[grange]

Who cares what Arteta wants? Slot wanted Brandt but got Salah. He made it work.

Why do you do this?