Summer Transfers 2025 Missed Opportunities and Regrets

[Mac76]

Gyokeres announcement is expected over the weekend where he’ll join up with the squad in Singapore.

So that just leaves possibly one more signing, Eze maybe? Would make what is currently an excellent window into a great one.

You’d think we will see some exits soon too.

Yes, definitely - to make it a great window I think we need one more offensive signing (hopefully Eze), plus sell Zin

[KSE Comedy Club]

Yes, definitely - to make it a great window I think we need one more offensive signing (hopefully Eze), plus sell Zin

Eze and there is still a chance of a late move for Rodrygo.

I think it was Ornstein or Jacobs that said any move for Eze would be on top of a LW and not instead of.

[Mac76]

Interesting, if we can sell some players I guess that's achievable.

Apparently Ethan played at R8 the other night, so if he's the Odegaard alternative then that would mean Eze would be tricky to fit in but I'd still be up for it, we need more chaos/unpredictability

I think we only move on a LW if one of Leo/Martinelli goes but if they're confident they could make that happen (probably Leo) then they could go for it. I'd be sorry to see Leo go though, I think he's tried as hard as anyone over the last few seasons and it' s a bit tough if he doesn't get to lift a trophy before leaving

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I've recently gone sour on Trossard due to his attitude, but games like Wednesday's makes me appreciate the differences between the two, and that Martinelli is a problem that won't be fixed under Arteta, and I believe deep down Arteta knows it.

So in short, though I'd love to change the dynamic on the left, getting rid of Leo and leaving Martinelli, doesn't seem the more beneficial move in the short term.

If we buy someone really capable and proven on the left, then that changes things.

As for the right, Saka does play better when he's got White and Odegaard backing him up, the understanding between the 3 is almost telepathic.

[Marc Overmars]

Martinelli lacks chemistry with those around him. He’s never had a left back who’ll overlap nor has had a ball playing left sided CM. So the end result is the head down and run player we’ve got now. I would be sad to see him sold but I just don’t think he’s going to explode into the player we thought he could have been. I think one more tepid season from him and he’ll be a prime candidate to cash in on next summer.

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Martinelli lacks chemistry with those around him.He’s never had a left back who’ll overlap nor has had a ball playing left sided CM. So the end result is the head down and run player we’ve got now. I would be sad to see him sold but I just don’t think he’s going to explode into the player we thought he could have been. I think one more tepid season from him and he’ll be a prime candidate to cash in on next summer.

You're forgetting the first season we challenged under Arteta where both he and Saka contributed almost equally.

Zinchenko was at his best then with a much improved Xhaka, and I still believe that's the best team we've had under Arteta and our best chance of winning the league as goals rained from every angle and we were extremely balanced.

Anyway, the fact that he needs others to ensure he's able to operate at just a normal level is an indictment and quite telling if you ask me as even when White and Odegaard have been out for a considerable amount of time we were still able to get some output from Saka, who also shows that he's able to adapt in the national setup, unlike Martinelli.

I do agree with your conclusion though but I don't think waiting one more season is going to make a difference and would love us to sort out the left once and for all with a quality signing and move Martinelli while we can still get good money for him.

Edit: just a sample of his market value curve below

https://www.transfermarkt.com/gabrie...spieler/655488

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Goku is getting ready to wear the no14.....I'd prefer he didn't, though if he feels he can carry the weight, good for him.

[Marc Overmars]

Goku is getting ready to wear the no14.....I'd prefer he didn't, though if he feels he can carry the weight, good for him.

Nketiah’s big shoes to fill.

[dazthegooner]

And if all goes well his first match will be against the spuds.

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And if all goes well his first match will be against the spuds.

I thought we had Newcastle on Sunday....or is that too early