Edu's Considering Transfer Targets: Summer 2022 🛒

[Sebastes]

Not too fussed about this to be honest. Looks a good player but it's not a priority position and we've got talent coming through.

Agree. Out of all the things we need to do rb should be quite far down on the priority imo. That and Arteta’s annoying (rumoured) obsession with another LCB

 

[Riou]

Morata...

His agents...

 

[Sapient Hawk]

Morata...

His agents...

You forgot to add Hank Schraeder, who represents all the Football GMs who got the sack after making the Morata purchase at their respective clubs

 

[Riou]

You forgot to add Hank Schraeder, who represents all the Football GMs who got the sack after making the Morata purchase at their respective clubs

Edu and Vinai...

...waiting for Arteta to tell them, what to tell him to do.

 

[Sapient Hawk]

Edu and Vinai...

...waiting for Arteta to tell them, what to tell him to do.

Right before they piss it all on BBQ equipment and fake sponsorships...**** these guys

 

[Finesse]

Auoar, Tielemans, Zinchenko, Bissouma. Imagine all that for under/around 85m.

Midfield would be sorted from the budget isle FFS.

How is this even possible for that price? We still have Xhaka , Partey and renewed Mo . We cannot bring in 3 more midfielders unless someone is leaving at least.

 

[TakeChillPill]

Morata???

Is this a windup???

Morata is a Sp**s player through and through we shouldn't be anywhere near him. No idea how he's finessed his way to the top of world football, must be the elite hairline.

 

[Garrincha]

never really been a fan of Morata & no idea what wages he commands... but that price tag seems to be getting pretty low now

if a club can land him for 20-25m could be getting good value for the 20 goals / assists he seems to reach every domestic campaign

 

[ThePortugueseGunner]

I'd very much appreciate us not to buy Morata. Annoying player, gets on my nerves.

 

[SA Gunner]

How is this even possible for that price? We still have Xhaka , Partey and renewed Mo . We cannot bring in 3 more midfielders unless someone is leaving at least.

Zinchenko (20), Auoar (13), Tielemans (25), Bissouma (35)

I hope that's under 85m

 

[DUFFMAN]

Zinchenko would be a great signing.

 

[Legend14]

My point was that they wouldn't. Both are too good to rotate and I don't think either would accept a rotation role.

We were the 6th highest scorers this season, 8th before the 5-1 against Everton on the last day. I don't think playing 2 players together who have 5 goals in 160+ appearances helps us in any way to address that.

Can't rotate them, can't play them together, move on.

They can absolutely play together. Not sure how you reached that conclusion.

 

[Oxeki]

15m for Aouar seems tempting but think Mikel will like his personality.

 

[TornadoTed]

They can absolutely play together. Not sure how you reached that conclusion.

I've reached that conclusion because we need way more goals to challenge the top 4 properly, roughly 15-20 as well as much more creativity and Bissouma provides neither.

Don't get me wrong with a Bissouma, Partey pivot we would be solid as hell, doubt we would barely ever lose a midfield battle but without creativity and goals I think we would still struggle to scrappy wins relying on set pieces and clean sheets like we have this year.

They would be fantastic together if we had a Kane/Son or Salah/Mane level partnership up front but we don't and won't.

I think we need an all rounder, someone who is going to be acceptable defensively, share some of the creative burden with Ødegaard and chips in with 7-8 goals, Bissouma nowhere near fits that description for me.

 

[gunner4lyfe]

Another day and nothing done yet. So much for having plans

 

[Nunowoolmez]

I've reached that conclusion because we need way more goals to challenge the top 4 properly, roughly 15-20 as well as much more creativity and Bissouma provides neither.

Don't get me wrong with a Bissouma, Partey pivot we would be solid as hell, doubt we would barely ever lose a midfield battle but without creativity and goals I think we would still struggle to scrappy wins relying on set pieces and clean sheets like we have this year.

They would be fantastic together if we had a Kane/Son or Salah/Mane level partnership up front but we don't and won't.

I think we need an all rounder, someone who is going to be acceptable defensively, share some of the creative burden with Ødegaard and chips in with 7-8 goals, Bissouma nowhere near fits that description for me.

Like who then? Kalvin Philipps would be the smart move, but can see City going for him unless they go for Rice.

Those kind of players are difficult to find.

 

[Sebastes]

Like who then? Kalvin Philipps would be the smart move, but can see City going for him unless they go for Rice.

Those kind of players are difficult to find.

Phillips imo isn’t that player. Not creative/all action enough. Rice might be?, but not even sure on him. Bellingham sure but uncertainty about short term contribution due to Bundesliga tax.

I’d prioritise the creative side and look at the likes of Aouar, Tielemans, Paqueta, etc. Tielemans actually had very good defensive stats last season but people have forgotten because of recency bias. I’d go for Aouar but that’s down personal preference

 

[TornadoTed]

Like who then? Kalvin Philipps would be the smart move, but can see City going for him unless they go for Rice.

Those kind of players are difficult to find.

I think we will really regret not going for Guimaraes, he is exactly what I am describing. He is solid enough to help out defensively, decent physically, good passer and chipped in with 5 goals in 1/2 season.

Paqueta would be my number one choice, good all rounder and has scored 1 in 5 (41 in 200 games) over his career.

 

[Legend14]

I've reached that conclusion because we need way more goals to challenge the top 4 properly, roughly 15-20 as well as much more creativity and Bissouma provides neither.

Don't get me wrong with a Bissouma, Partey pivot we would be solid as hell, doubt we would barely ever lose a midfield battle but without creativity and goals I think we would still struggle to scrappy wins relying on set pieces and clean sheets like we have this year.

They would be fantastic together if we had a Kane/Son or Salah/Mane level partnership up front but we don't and won't.

I think we need an all rounder, someone who is going to be acceptable defensively, share some of the creative burden with Ødegaard and chips in with 7-8 goals, Bissouma nowhere near fits that description for me.

Fair. Obviously goals are the primary issue for us.

I am just surprised we need add someone behind Ødegaard to cover for his lack of offense. If he is playing the 10 position he needs to step up his contribution. I wouldn’t compromise the steel to cover for him.

 

[yybecause]

Zinchenko sounds interesting (and Artetesque) in a lcm (Xhaka) role