summer '22 transfer craziness and stupidity

[HCZ_Reborn]

I tend to agree and this sums up why I have no faith in Arteta

The central midfield issue is one that has been glaring for years and every year we fail to address it. Though of course Emery and Wenger are just as guilty of this. Arguably we haven’t been able to control a game in the middle of the park going back to the days when Arteta was playing for us before his legs went and when we had Diaby fit (about 8-10 years ago)

A winger would be a nice to have, even though I definitely think Pepe being turfed out leaves Saka without cover on that right hand side and we know that premier league players have taken a liking to kicking him.

But at a stretch Vieira or Smith Rowe could play in that position.

Central midfield we aren’t potentially vulnerable we are vulnerable. We can just about get away with Xhaka at home or affecting a deep block against mid table teams away from home. I mentioned Keita about an hour ago now even though I think Tielemans is a better technical player, I think Keita would be exceptional for driving runs and next to Partey we actually could control the ball in the centre of the park against almost all teams.

Seems a better option than Arteta screaming at his players for not showing enough desire to win the ball but when in reality it’s the lack of ability to win the ball

[GP]

Ornstein says we're in for Pedro Neto

[HCZ_Reborn]

Ornstein says we're in for Pedro Neto

Likely to be a loan deal if we move Pepe out

If it’s only a loan I’m ok with it to be honest. My fondest hope is that we save all the pennies we have under the couch to get a central midfielder on deadline day

[Marc Overmars]

Bit underwhelming but he’s a winger that we need and could have a few more levels to his game given his age.

Also, is our plan to have an entire Portuguese speaking squad?

[selassie]

Ornstein says we're in for Pedro Neto

I really like him, happy about this. He looked a top class talent a few seasons back prior to his big injury. He has come back and looks to be doing well so I think this is potentially a very good signing. He is PL ready and developing here along with our other young talents will be a good place for him IMO.

[Gooner23]

Yeah I'd be very happy with Neto, just surprised we're in the mix given his potential cost.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Nothing wrong with a Portuguese from Wolves tbf.

They're boss.

[HCZ_Reborn]

Nothing wrong with a Portuguese from Wolves tbf.

They're boss.

I don’t know if it was your intention but you really made that sound like getting a “cheeky Nando’s”

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

I don’t know if it was your intention but you really made that sound like getting a “cheeky Nando’s”

It was, tbf.

And also a realisation I probably need to get rid of Shaqiri

[I am invisible]

Neto would be quality. Looked a goal threat before his injury, in a very defensive team and Arsenal's number 1 priority has to be another goal threat. They simply don't have enough in the squad to challenge, at the moment.

Agree. Not sure what his goal output could be in a more adventurous side than wolves - let’s assume it’s more - but looking at him and looking at Raphinha I think the other key thing we’re looking to add is a duel-monster.

The fact that he plays more on the left, and the fact that we’ve been using Vieira on the right for the reserves makes me think that Martinelli is the man we’re training up to cover Jesus as the extra striker if we lose him for a stretch - I certainly can’t think of anyone else we could buy who’d be a closer match. Looks like he’s learning while he plays atm.