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THREAD: With Europe secured, I provide my thoughts on the players we should sign that will allow us to play multiple in-game systems/formations along with being able to attack with many different patterns of play. RT's so more Gooners can see the thread would mean a lot
Process of moving players on who don't suit the style of football MA is looking to install must now begin. Ive always reiterated the fact that we have a few sellable assets within the squad that can help us bring top additions in. Lets first look at CB and who to sell. Sokratis..
Clearly doesn't fit into MA's long term vision. We are very heavy, but lacking quality, within the CB department, so at least two must be moved on. Holding can help generate funds as well. He did ok in the final, and certainly responded well after a tricky opening 15. But imo, I.
don't think MA sees him in his plans. The only game time he has had is when we've had significant injuries at CB. I see Arsenal giving Mustafi a new deal and with his injury ruling him out for a period of time, it will be difficult to move him on. Ideally, I would move him on as.
well but its very unlikely that we see 4 CB's (including Mavro's loan) move out. But Rob and Sokratis are the two I would definitely move on. Kolasinac has still a few years on his contract. But he lacks essential attributes both offensively and defensively so he has to go imo.
AMN provides good cover at LB. Add Guendouzi and Elneny onto this list. We must also explore avenues that will allow us to move Mesut on, but it will be difficult. So I wont include him on this list.The sales of all those players mentioned would give at least 55-60M. For me, this
is the MINIMUM amount of players we should look to sell. Now INCOMINGS. One CB to compete for a spot on the left. Arteta favours a left footed one as it creates better passing angles, allowing players in front to receive the ball in a more favourable position, which in turn helps
maintain fluidity in our game. GABRIEL! Young, left footed, composure on the ball and a good reader of the game for someone still so young. 25M is all thats needed to acquire his services. Perfect partner to Saliba. Next, a CM to add steel, power, tenacity and athleticism..
Thomas Partey fits the bill. His versatility is what stands out. Can act as a destroyer out of possession as well as a line breaker in possession, possessing excellent passing range. 43M release clause. If you cant get him, i would look at Sanagre or Doucoure. Ceballos has been..
been brilliant and must be signed on, whether its a loan extension or a permanent deal. He provides competition for a starting spot, giving us great depth within midfield. The next is off course one of the most ESSENTIAL SIGNING FOR US IN THIS WINDOW! A creative 8/10 who drifts
in between the lines, provides creativity, goal threat e.c.t. Need someone who can have a similar impact to what Bruno had at United. Donny! If the opportunity arrises, please go and get him! He is that good and so versatile. 8 goals and 5 assists in the league this season.
All those traits highlighted is what he provides AND MORE! 45M is rumoured to be enough for his services.The cheaper alternative who can also do this is Buendia. Bags of creativity, low centre of gravity helps him in tight spaces. Again, perfect in between the lines. Final option
and looks the more likely option, is Coutinho on loan. Id still be very excited about this! Vision, creativity, intelligence, decision making in the final third, weight of pass, goal threat, trickery which enables him to go past players are all traits he provides. but whoever it
is, we have to address this position as it will enable us to have more success against teams who sit deep and look to frustrate. The key for top four is the consistency against the teams you're expected to beat, which we have failed to provide for the last few years WE NEED A
BRUNO IMPACT PLAYER. Coutinho could provide that. Now lets take a look at my ideal team below, along with showing the squad depth. Im assuming that Laca signs a new deal, although I would love for us to bring in Edouard! First name in all the team sheets is who I would initially
The names in behind are not in order of who i prefer though. Partey (43M), Donny (45M) and Gabriel (25M), (113M). 55M in sales, mentioned earlier. The financial benefits of us winning the FA Cup and entering the EL means 30M in additional funds. So money coming
in would total to approximately 85M. So around 30M in funds is only needed, and look at the side we can start to build! Depth and quality. A team that is able to play multiple in-game systems, which I will discuss. Now lets look at the more realistic case, which is this team.This
team also provides us with great flexibility. All the same points I discuss here could easily be transitioned into my ideal team, which contains the signing of Donny. Coutinho (15M Loan fee+ wages), Partey (43M), Gabriel (25M), total (83M). Sales and money from EL pays for this!
Deadwood shifted out along with quality additions coming in here who will allow MA to start implementing his ideas fully. 4 competitions means that squad depth is vital so for the first half of the season, I would bring ESR in. Ideally, i would give him another year out on loan.
But depth is key. Willock is one player who must go out on loan imo. We can analyse the ESR situation in January and see whether a loan will help quicken his development. But lets talk about this side. Balance, structure, competitiveness, flair, strong backline and reliable GK's
Thats what this side brings. 4-2-3-1 in possession, can easily shift to a 4-3-3 with Coutinho being able to provide key passes to our front three, creating more chances for them and hence increasing our XG. Pepe should be given roaming licence to drift between right to left.
Out of possession, we can shift to a back 5. Against superior teams like City and Liverpool, this has helped nullify threats from out wide. Xhaka fills in on the left. We can even spring into a 4-4-2, Laca and Auba central with Pepe and Coutinho on the wings. FLEXIBILITY!
The two CB'S in Gabriel and Saliba provide progression, which is a fundamental trait Arteta wants. The graph below show this. We can attack in different patterns as well. 3-2-5, pre COVID, with an inverted full back is an example. So in this case, Xhaka fills in at LB,
Bellerin maintains the pivot by 'inverting', so that overloads and easy transitions through the middle aren't created if we lose possession. Auba as LF, occupying the RB and Tierney creating width on the left. Summing things up, Xhaka as the controller, providing progression...
from deep. Partey acts as the destroyer and also, along with Granit, possesses line breaking ability. Coutinho's ability is whats needed for us to break teams down who play low block. Games against low block teams, we also could bring Ceballos in for Xhaka to support Coutinho.
