Jason Ayto’s Transfer Targets: January 2025

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@Macho

 

[MutableEarth]

I just watched his compilation video on YouTube (I know it's not much to base on) but I think Gittens could be that guy. He's quite strong, pacy, daring and direct in his dribbling. His first instinct when he receives the ball seems to be to run at players straight to the opposition's goal.

I also like how he shifts the ball with both feet whether inside or outside (something that's quite difficult for most players to do and a nightmare for defenders to read) and he has good shots on both feet as well.

He gives me Leao vibes but with the seriousness added. @SA Gunner you need to check this guy out. The fee to buy him should also be on the fair side I suppose.

Actually don't think it'll be the fairest of prices. Dortmund are known for getting top dollar and Gittens has been on fire, especially in the CL. It'll be a big investment IMO, which is why (sadly) I don't think we'll pull the trigger for Gittens.

 

[Sebastes]

Our attack being stale won’t be solved by a new cf, but by a change in tactics and adapting a less controlled and more dynamic, free flowing approach to overall play.

The only way I see us improving a little without doing so is by signing a creative LW that has a little bit of both Saka and Ødeto their game. For me the only one that applies to is Kvaratskhelia

 

[Iwobeast]

Our attack being stale won’t be solved by a new cf, but by a change in tactics and adapting a less controlled and more dynamic, free flowing approach to overall play.

The only way I see us improving a little without doing so is by signing a creative LW that has a little bit of both Saka and Ødeto their game. For me the only one that applies to is Kvaratskhelia

But do we really need another playmaker winger? We’d still lack that transitional threat

Leao seems more suited to our needs

 

[Sebastes]

But do we really need another playmaker winger? We’d still lack that transitional threat

Leao seems more suited to our needs

Hence why I said we need to change tactics more than anything.

What use is a transitional threat if we opt for slow build up and no counter attacks?

 

[HattoriHanzo]

Hence why I said we need to change tactics more than anything.

What use is a transitional threat if we opt for slow build up and no counter attacks?

We don't use transitional threat.
I don't remember when was the last time we scored from counter.

 

[Rasmi]

@Rasmi had a good suggestion aswell in Bazoumana Toure. Looks the kind of player who can play both wings and cause problems. I also like Assane Diao at Betis. For me, I can't see past Gittens as the best option stylistically and in terms of profile. He can play on the touchline competently as well as beat players to come inside. Also can play on both wings if we need him to.

Would be criminal not to sign Traore. This club is low on young talents and people think we gonna sign three 60-70 million players don’t understand ffp. We gotta find some gems, but more importantly we gotta find more technically gifted players instead of signing players on physicality and what they do on set pieces

 

[ArsenalInMyHeart]

Get rid of all injuries prones in this club

 

[TH14shahriar]

Time to invest in MF and attack, and if new players don't fix the attack it's time to look for a new manager.

 

[WowWowWowlyOne]

Would be criminal not to sign Traore. This club is low on young talents and people think we gonna sign three 60-70 million players don’t understand ffp. We gotta find some gems, but more importantly we gotta find more technically gifted players instead of signing players on physicality and what they do on set pieces

I don’t even need to watch him to know he’s not good enough.

 

[WowWowWowlyOne]

Our attack being stale won’t be solved by a new cf, but by a change in tactics and adapting a less controlled and more dynamic, free flowing approach to overall play.

The only way I see us improving a little without doing so is by signing a creative LW that has a little bit of both Saka and Ødeto their game. For me the only one that applies to is Kvaratskhelia

Apparently Kvara is close to agreeing a new deal so potentially need to find another target.

 

[Rasmi]

Our attack being stale won’t be solved by a new cf, but by a change in tactics and adapting a less controlled and more dynamic, free flowing approach to overall play.

The only way I see us improving a little without doing so is by signing a creative LW that has a little bit of both Saka and Ødeto their game. For me the only one that applies to is Kvaratskhelia

Out attack will always be stale with this manager. Doesn’t mean we should stop signing players. The more quality players we sign the more likely they are to overcome Artetas tactics.

 

[avenellroad]

Time is of the essence. Our own players will be looking to see the ambition of the club before thinking of committing their futures here.

There is a market opportunity in January with Gykores if we really want him. You make Sporting an offer they can’t refuse. Simply doing nothing at this juncture will tell us a lot about the football operation at Arsenal.

 

[Sanchez11]

If the club are serious they will sign someone. Id send Sterling back to Chelsea.

 

[Bloodbather]

Our attack being stale won’t be solved by a new cf, but by a change in tactics and adapting a less controlled and more dynamic, free flowing approach to overall play.

The only way I see us improving a little without doing so is by signing a creative LW that has a little bit of both Saka and Ødeto their game. For me the only one that applies to is Kvaratskhelia

We need to allow players to make runs in behind, try more audacious passes, forward dribbles, and long shots in the opponent's half, and let the full backs overlap.

I'm sick of recycling possession to feed it to the wings to look for a mishap from the defense, try a cross, or attempt to win a corner. That's the full extent of our offense right now.

 

[GoonerJeeves]

I think people are in for a big disappointment if they are expecting a big signing in January

 

[outlawz]

I think people are in for a big disappointment if they are expecting a big signing in January

I have a feeling we've done a Liverpool in that we've frontloaded a ton of investment between 2001 and 2003 and now we won't have a lot of money to spend over the next x amount of windows unless we sell first to finance.

 

[Sammy1887]

Get rid of all injuries prones in this club

Whats the point Teta will get new ones. Imagine in the summer Teta looked at Zinny and Tomi and realised they are injury prone but went out and bought Calafiori whose injury record is far worse. Thats what happen when you have no one to challenge your decisions.

 

[lomekian]

Whats the point Teta will get new ones. Imagine in the summer Teta looked at Zinny and Tomi and realised they are injury prone but went out and bought Calafiori whose injury record is far worse. Thats what happen when you have no one to challenge your decisions.

Calafiori had one career threatening injury which led to subsequent issues, but over the the 18 months before we signed him he barely missed a game, despite playing more often and at a higher level than previously

 

[RunTheTrap]

I think people are in for a big disappointment if they are expecting a big signing in January

I don't want a big signing in the summer. I just want a young attacker aged between 18-23.

 

[RunTheTrap]

Who is a player like Mudryk but not **** like Mudryk, so we can buy in the January window?

- Aged 18-23
- Comes from a relatively obscure league so we can bully them into selling.
- Pacey
- Not Martinelli or Havertz

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