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If we'll sign Fabregas I would have no problems with Giroud being a starter. He can turn him into a 30 goal a season striker.
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Vela said:I really don't want Gonalons he seems average to me. I don't understand what he would bring to the midfield to what Arteta/Ramsey doesn't? Rather we brought a midfielder who is quicker, has more energy, box-to-box than a player who will just sit in front of the back four.
THunter said:How good is that Strootman lad? Looks like Carrick, if he plays like him we should snap him up.
fabo said:Think Gonalons is overrated on here. He's not better than Arteta for me - I'd take him but I don't see him massively improving us.
Strootman is overrated too.
You're all overrated.
Floating said:fabo said:Think Gonalons is overrated on here. He's not better than Arteta for me - I'd take him but I don't see him massively improving us.
Strootman is overrated too.
You're all overrated.
Not saying he's better than Arteta - he's only just turned 24. However, I think he adds a few elements that Arteta can't - height, physicality, strength in the tackle.
fabo said:Think Gonalons is overrated on here. He's not better than Arteta for me - I'd take him but I don't see him massively improving us.
Strootman is overrated too.
You're all overrated.
Anzac said:The problem IMO is that Arteta is actually covering 2 roles - that of a DLP as well as being our primary defensive presence in midfield.
As such I think we need to sign 2 CMs - primarily to cover the defensive requirement. The first role should be to rotate with Arteta, and the second to partner him.
If we only sign 1 player in midfield then we are essentially little better off than we were when we were over reliant on Song for any physical impact in midfield.
My ideal combo would be the likes of Gonalons who can act as Anchor/DM/DLP but are more defensive & physical like Song,
and Strootman/Scheiderlin who can still provide a partner in both role AND provide a B2B option, but are more creative and genuine replacements for Diaby.
Sydney Gooner said:Anzac said:The problem IMO is that Arteta is actually covering 2 roles - that of a DLP as well as being our primary defensive presence in midfield.
As such I think we need to sign 2 CMs - primarily to cover the defensive requirement. The first role should be to rotate with Arteta, and the second to partner him.
If we only sign 1 player in midfield then we are essentially little better off than we were when we were over reliant on Song for any physical impact in midfield.
My ideal combo would be the likes of Gonalons who can act as Anchor/DM/DLP but are more defensive & physical like Song,
and Strootman/Scheiderlin who can still provide a partner in both role AND provide a B2B option, but are more creative and genuine replacements for Diaby.
Completely agree.
Apparently to some in here asking for two signings there is midfield overkill. Even though Diaby is now officially deadwood in the Denilson, Park mould for the rest of his contract. We've basically got only Arteta, Ramsey and Wilshere available for those two deeper positions in midfield.
In previous wishlists after the Diaby ACL injury I've always felt it has to be Strootman + Gonalons/Bender/Gustavo.