Summer Transfers 2025 Missed Opportunities and Regrets

[21_GOONER_SALUTE]

Liverpool just agreed to sell Nunez and are getting practically all their money back...why the hell can't we do shit like this with Havertz and better yet Jesus !!

https://www.skysports.com/football/n...er-to-al-hilal

[Marc Overmars]

Saudi deals are generally a bit of an outlier but I think we struggle to get value out of our sales because we overpay to begin with, both in terms of wages and transfer fees.

[21_GOONER_SALUTE]

Saudi deals are generally a bit of an outlier but I think we struggle to get value out of our sales because we overpay to begin with, both in terms of wages and transfer fees.

I definitely agree with the wages part. Apparently Merino is earning 1.5 times what we are paying Zubimendi, and we only got him last year as an afterthought because we couldn't get Zubi.

I think more than anything, Arteta's inability to rotate players properly is why a lot of our players don't seem to have value anymore.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Here's hoping you don't get Isak so you stay last year's news, where you belong

surely you mean this year's news.

I actually think Isak would become something of an albatross so I'm not fully convinced he is the right choice (as a player I think he's absolutely brilliant for the avoidance of doubt) but we need at least one forward so if he is the best option... And a centre back - we're experimenting with playing one of Robertson or Tsimikas as a centre back (to also play 3 at the back) which is a risky move.

[Marc Overmars]

I definitely agree with the wages part. Apparently Merino is earning 1.5 times what we are paying Zubimendi, and we only got him last year as an afterthought because we couldn't get Zubi.

I think more than anything, Arteta's inability to rotate players properly is why a lot of our players don't seem to have value anymore.

I also think we lack foresight when it comes to moving players on. By the time we try to clear them out it’s too late and their stock has fallen off a cliff. For example I believe Jesus and Zinchenko are 2 players that should have been moved on last summer but now we are at the mercy of whoever wishes to do us a favour and take them. Giving Nelson a long term contract when he’s never demonstrated himself to be anything but an injury prone bit part player, you reap what you sow I’m afraid.

[Mac76]

I also think we lack foresight when it comes to moving players on. By the time we try to clear them out it’s too late and their stock has fallen off a cliff. For example I believe Jesus and Zinchenko are 2 players that should have been moved on last summer but now we are at the mercy of whoever wishes to do us a favour and take them. Giving Nelson a long term contract when he’s never demonstrated himself to be anything but an injury prone bit part player, you reap what you sow I’m afraid.

Slightly harsh on Nelson but generally agree

[Mac76]

surely you mean this year's news.

I actually think Isak would become something of an albatross so I'm not fully convinced he is the right choice (as a player I think he's absolutely brilliant for the avoidance of doubt) but we need at least one forward so if he is the best option... And a centre back - we're experimenting with playing one of Robertson or Tsimikas as a centre back (to also play 3 at the back) which is a risky move.

Taking Robertson out of the fullback position is insane unless he's really slowing down

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Taking Robertson out of the fullback position is insane unless he's really slowing down

I should have clarified, Van Dijk and Konate would obviously be the first choice. Gomez the injured backup. A.N Left Back would be the backup choice. Though hopefully with another option before.

But in any case, we've bought Kerkez for LB and yes, sadly Robertson has hit a wall. Though 31 and Scottish, he's practically middle aged

[Mac76]

I should have clarified, Van Dijk and Konate would obviously be the first choice. Gomez the injured backup. A.N Left Back would be the backup choice. Though hopefully with another option before.

But in any case, we've bought Kerkez for LB and yes, sadly Robertson has hit a wall. Though 31 and Scottish, he's practically middle aged

Ha, fair enough and I was forgetting about Kerkez, he'll be really good for you IMO

[KSE Comedy Club]

I also think we lack foresight when it comes to moving players on. By the time we try to clear them out it’s too late and their stock has fallen off a cliff. For example I believe Jesus and Zinchenko are 2 players that should have been moved on last summer but now we are at the mercy of whoever wishes to do us a favour and take them. Giving Nelson a long term contract when he’s never demonstrated himself to be anything but an injury prone bit part player, you reap what you sow I’m afraid.

Ironically, Nelson has looked better and more capable when he has played than Martinelli & Trossard in preseason.