Andrea Berta’s Transfer Targets: Summer 2025

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No excuses.

 

[squallman]

Which is exactly why we can't get Isak, Arteta would find a different way to f*ck it up. At the negotiating stage at this point I hope he blows all our money on defenders again so we can tank next season and get a new manager in halfway through finally.

He deserves a front three of Trossard Merino Calafiori forever. Give Saka as long as it takes to return at 100% under Inzaghi and we'll walk this piece of piss league

I've been hoping against hope that Barcelona or PSG crash and burn then come "steal" Arteta from us. They'd be doing us the biggest favor since Atletico poached Thomas Lemar for 90M pounds.

 

[Taurul]

Very interesting thread... I've only watched clips yet I already knew this, scouting in football is dead.

Good thread. Now I want Sesko.

 

[Sapient Hawk]

Haha f&ck you Arteta. You thought you could turn us into Real Sociedad, but my God is a wise a God. Now you have to settle for MLS and Rice in midfield as I suggested. Don't fight against RunTheTrap.

Best.Post.Ever

 

[OnlyOne]

Good thread. Now I want Sesko.

 

[HagnSprayGooners]

Haha f&ck you Arteta. You thought you could turn us into Real Sociedad, but my God is a wise a God. Now you have to settle for MLS and Rice in midfield as I suggested. Don't fight against RunTheTrap.

That same manager has you believing in a premier league title again so id pipe down.

 

[A_G]

@hydrofluoric acid Two deadline days in one summer

 

[ArsenalInMyHeart]

According to [ @David_Ornstein via The Athletic Q&A ]: I haven't heard of Real Madrid's interest in Zubimendi. Arsenal expect him to join in the summer. I don't know if this means the matter is completely settled, but they have been working for a while on the basis that he will join the team and he has put in a lot of effort to reach this stage.

 

[grange]

@hydrofluoric acid Two deadline days in one summer

So we can spend 600m this summer?

 

[Rasmi]

According to [ @David_Ornstein via The Athletic Q&A ]: I haven't heard of Real Madrid's interest in Zubimendi. Arsenal expect him to join in the summer. I don't know if this means the matter is completely settled, but they have been working for a while on the basis that he will join the team and he has put in a lot of effort to reach this stage.

Come on Zubi. Join Real

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

So we can spend 600m this summer?

The job he done by only being on the baseline is so good good good. Now imagine Arteta with some actual backing from the club.

 

[2Smokeyy]

@hydrofluoric acid Two deadline days in one summer

We will be there for Noni on deadline day. Sounds like the perfect opportunity to work backwards:

 

[DuBB]

Came across this Xabi Alonso quote about Zubimendi, and it has probably been shared here before, but he (of course) does a better job than me when I said:

"You put him at the 6, and you basically don't have to worry about much going forward or going back. He'll be in the right place, do the right thing, make the right pass and control his zone in a way that means he doesn't need to be covered for by teammates, and allows them to be a bit more expressive."

If we sign him, he might not work. You never know if a player will work, regardless of who they are or how much you spend.

But I'm interested to see what our team looks like and feels like when we have a prime-aged central facilitator who not only takes burden off of certain players, but who allows different zones to use him as a bouncing board or sounding board.

 

[Rasmi]

Came across this Xabi Alonso quote about Zubimendi, and it has probably been shared here before, but he (of course) does a better job than me when I said:

"You put him at the 6, and you basically don't have to worry about much going forward or going back. He'll be in the right place, do the right thing, make the right pass and control his zone in a way that means he doesn't need to be covered for by teammates, and allows them to be a bit more expressive."

If we sign him, he might not work. You never know if a player will work, regardless of who they are or how much you spend.

But I'm interested to see what our team looks like and feels like when we have a prime-aged central facilitator who not only takes burden off of certain players, but who allows different zones to use him as a bouncing board or sounding board.

Partey does everything he does and is much better in duels.

 

[HagnSprayGooners]

Came across this Xabi Alonso quote about Zubimendi, and it has probably been shared here before, but he (of course) does a better job than me when I said:

"You put him at the 6, and you basically don't have to worry about much going forward or going back. He'll be in the right place, do the right thing, make the right pass and control his zone in a way that means he doesn't need to be covered for by teammates, and allows them to be a bit more expressive."

If we sign him, he might not work. You never know if a player will work, regardless of who they are or how much you spend.

But I'm interested to see what our team looks like and feels like when we have a prime-aged central facilitator who not only takes burden off of certain players, but who allows different zones to use him as a bouncing board or sounding board.

Everyone says he's been crap this season, he might just know he's leaving and is ready to and playing at a lower level because he knows he's off.

 

[Blood on the Tracks]

Came across this Xabi Alonso quote about Zubimendi, and it has probably been shared here before, but he (of course) does a better job than me when I said:

"You put him at the 6, and you basically don't have to worry about much going forward or going back. He'll be in the right place, do the right thing, make the right pass and control his zone in a way that means he doesn't need to be covered for by teammates, and allows them to be a bit more expressive."

If we sign him, he might not work. You never know if a player will work, regardless of who they are or how much you spend.

But I'm interested to see what our team looks like and feels like when we have a prime-aged central facilitator who not only takes burden off of certain players, but who allows different zones to use him as a bouncing board or sounding board.

I'm not going to pretend I've watched a huge amount of him but what I have he looks to me like we'd basically be getting a younger Jorginho.

I think he and Rice looked exceptional together at times last season so I'd enjoy seeing a similar profile.

 

[DuBB]

I'm not going to pretend I've watched a huge amount of him but what I have he looks to me like we'd basically be getting a younger Jorginho.

I think he and Rice looked exceptional together at times last season so I'd enjoy seeing a similar profile.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[BenTal]

@hydrofluoric acid Two deadline days in one summer

wtf! Who are these idiots making decisions

 

[BBF]

I'm not going to pretend I've watched a huge amount of him but what I have he looks to me like we'd basically be getting a younger Jorginho.

I think he and Rice looked exceptional together at times last season so I'd enjoy seeing a similar profile.

Yep, and that style of play can have good longevity as long as your legs don't completely fall off. I think there will be a big adaption period but I'm all for it.

 

[Iwobeast]

Came across this Xabi Alonso quote about Zubimendi, and it has probably been shared here before, but he (of course) does a better job than me when I said:

"You put him at the 6, and you basically don't have to worry about much going forward or going back. He'll be in the right place, do the right thing, make the right pass and control his zone in a way that means he doesn't need to be covered for by teammates, and allows them to be a bit more expressive."

If we sign him, he might not work. You never know if a player will work, regardless of who they are or how much you spend.

But I'm interested to see what our team looks like and feels like when we have a prime-aged central facilitator who not only takes burden off of certain players, but who allows different zones to use him as a bouncing board or sounding board.

People want us to play more direct football but hold their noses up with Zubi. There’s a reason Liverpool really wanted him

 

[Goonger]

@hydrofluoric acid Two deadline days in one summer

WTAF, what difference will having a week off from the window make?