Arthur Melo

[kofigunner]

I hope I’m proven wrong but he looks somewhat underwhelming. I know we need someone press resistant, but I’m getting more Thiago (Liverpool) vibes more so than anything, and it‘s clear that the pace of the Prem doesn’t afford you much time on the ball. Plus Thiago puts in tackles, something I haven’t seen much of with Arthur. To be fair I haven’t watched that many Juve games recently. Aren’t there more strapping and athletic chaps that can do what we need in terms of being press resistant and progressing the ball?

 

[drippin]

I do hope the club isn’t strictly looking at loan deals. I understand the winter window is challenging but these links to midfielders have been underwhelming and short-term.

It's not realistic to expect a top striker and top midfielder in January. There needs to be a compromise.

Kamara stays until the summer and leaves for free. Zakaria was rumoured to United.

Do we want to buy a stop-gap, or rather make a loan now and buy top targets in the summer, when we might have UCL to attract and many midfielders have 2 years or under in contract?

 

[RunTheTrap]

Is he coming or not? I’m hearing conflicting stories.

 

[Riou]

"Arthur Melo, welcome to THE Arsenal comp...controls the midfield, like men in the 1950s controlled their women!"

 

[sergio_giorgini]

I hope I’m proven wrong but he looks somewhat underwhelming. I know we need someone press resistant, but I’m getting more Thiago (Liverpool) vibes more so than anything, and it‘s clear that the pace of the Prem doesn’t afford you much time on the ball. Plus Thiago puts in tackles, something I haven’t seen much of with Arthur. To be fair I haven’t watched that many Juve games recently. Aren’t there more strapping and athletic chaps that can do what we need in terms of being press resistant and progressing the ball?

Jorginho copes fine with the pace of Prem. Can’t tackle neither.

Just sayin’

 

[kofigunner]

Jorginho copes fine with the pace of Prem. Can’t tackle neither.

Just sayin’

True, but Jorginho does actually try to tackle. Seems to me that he took quite a while to get used to the pace in the Prem too. Plus he is 4 whole inches taller , and no “size does matter“ jokes.

 

[Wrighty4eva]

Since we are calling back Azeez might as well give him a shot rather than signing this paper weight.

 

[drippin]

Since we are calling back Azeez might as well give him a shot rather than signing this paper weight.

Azeez is more ready physically than Patino, but cmon, he didn't even automatically start in League One. And look how Patino worked out at this point.

People are calling to trust on these youngsters way too early, when top 4 is at stake.

 

[sergio_giorgini]

True, but Jorginho does actually try to tackle. Seems to me that he took quite a while to get used to the pace in the Prem too. Plus he is 4 whole inches taller , and no “size does matter“ jokes.

Kante is 4ft 6. Makelelelelelele was 3ft 11. So height is irrelevant.

Arthur is actually heavier than Jorginho. Whilst it’s true Jorginho took time to adapt doesn’t mean that’ll be the case with Arthur. He could hit the ground running like fellow vertically challenged players Cazorla & Torreira for all we know.

 

[sergio_giorgini]

Azeez is more ready physically than Patino, but cmon, he didn't even automatically start in League One. And look how Patino worked out at this point.

People are calling to trust on these youngsters way too early, when top 4 is at stake.

Was really surprised and disappointed at just how far off Patino looked physically. Lad needs to get on the weights.

 

[kofigunner]

Kante is 4ft 6. Makelelelelelele was 3ft 11. So height is irrelevant.

Arthur is actually heavier than Jorginho. Whilst it’s true Jorginho took time to adapt doesn’t mean that’ll be the case with Arthur. He could hit the ground running like fellow vertically challenged players Cazorla & Torreira for all we know.

Agree, height is not always the primary issue, though I miss the Vieira and Edu sized folks. Kante and Makelele type players are non-stop machines who love to tackle and do the other things that CMs should be doing besides keeping possession. I get your point though. As I said, I hope I’m proven wrong.

 

[FinnGooner]

I remember him from Gremio

Really, I get more Santi Cazorla vibes with him...

I really hope your vibes are closer to the truth

 

[yorch44]

Kante is 4ft 6. Makelelelelelele was 3ft 11. So height is irrelevant.

Arthur is actually heavier than Jorginho. Whilst it’s true Jorginho took time to adapt doesn’t mean that’ll be the case with Arthur. He could hit the ground running like fellow vertically challenged players Cazorla & Torreira for all we know.

I didn't remember Makelele was a muscle kid running around midfield.

 

[Wrighty4eva]

Azeez is more ready physically than Patino, but cmon, he didn't even automatically start in League One. And look how Patino worked out at this point.

People are calling to trust on these youngsters way too early, when top 4 is at stake.

It's not me calling on them, that's the state this numpty of a manager and dof have left us, they knew AFCON was coming up and the uncertainty of some of these players but once again left us exposed with this half assed summer transfer window that some fans where knocking one off too,

whose to say this Arthur will even adapt, I'm just saying I'd much rather give Azeez a chance than some washed player from Juventus, if he was any good they wouldn't even consider loaning him.

 

[drippin]

It's not me calling on them, that's the state this numpty of a manager and dof have left us, they knew AFCON was coming up and the uncertainty of some of these players but once again left us exposed with this half assed summer transfer window that some fans where knocking one off too,

whose to say this Arthur will even adapt, I'm just saying I'd much rather give Azeez a chance than some washed player from Juventus, if he was any good they wouldn't even consider loaning him.

Juventus are pretty much broke, and had Chiesa injury for the rest of the season, their best player.

Arthur has played in recent matches, and was the saving grace in Roma 3-4 victory from the bench.

You're saying a player who hasn't succeeded well in League One, should be trusted upon over a player who is a Spanish champion, and has played for a few seasons in men's games.

 

[BenTal]

Believe it or not, he is far better than AMN. So having him in the team for half a season will improve the team more than keeping AMN.

 

[BenTal]

It's a funny when you compare Arthur with players like AMN and Azeez, etc ...

Of course, I am against paying 30 million or accepting obligation to buy for Arthur, but even players like Suarez and Ceballos are better than AMN and Azeez ...

 

[REWB]

It's not me calling on them, that's the state this numpty of a manager and dof have left us, they knew AFCON was coming up and the uncertainty of some of these players but once again left us exposed with this half assed summer transfer window that some fans where knocking one off too,

whose to say this Arthur will even adapt, I'm just saying I'd much rather give Azeez a chance than some washed player from Juventus, if he was any good they wouldn't even consider loaning him.

You're a joker mate

 

[Wrighty4eva]

You're a joker mate

You're a real insightful guy or gal.

 

[balthazar]

He has some serious stamina problems, in fact that is his main problem.

If he can party all night, then he should be able to play for 90min as well.