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My long winded Arsenal Transfer thread, likes & RTs appreciated.
In this thread I will be covering names which I believe are good solutions to suite Arsenalās priority positions, giving at least 2 options for each.
I will be ranking each option in tiers of:
- Realistic
- Unrealistic
- CL Dependent
And ranking each player on importance /10.
I will be ranking each option in tiers of:
- Realistic
- Unrealistic
- CL Dependent
And ranking each player on importance /10.
Arsenalās starting priority positions IMO:
- RB, DM/B2B, 8/10, ST
Other positions briefly covered:
- GK, CB.. no backup covered here.
- RB, DM/B2B, 8/10, ST
Other positions briefly covered:
- GK, CB.. no backup covered here.
Position Number 1 - RB.
Option 1 - Hakimi (unrealistic)
The Inter wingback has had another brilliant season, showcasing why the hype is justified. The Moroccan is really good on the ball, a great crosser, a brilliant attacker generally supplemented by his 11 G/A this season.
Option 1 - Hakimi (unrealistic)
The Inter wingback has had another brilliant season, showcasing why the hype is justified. The Moroccan is really good on the ball, a great crosser, a brilliant attacker generally supplemented by his 11 G/A this season.
The main issue many have with Hakimi is his defensive frailties, but the usual position occupied by Arsenal fullbacks is high up, with a lot of freedom as Xhaka had dropped as a LCB. Offensive abilities being the most important in Artetaās system.
Arteta likes to overload the flanks, and particularly at Dortmund Hakimi showcased his ability to do so with his formidable connection with Sancho on the right.
In a very small RB pool, Hakimi will be hard to obtain but would take Arsenal up another level.
Importance: 10/10
In a very small RB pool, Hakimi will be hard to obtain but would take Arsenal up another level.
Importance: 10/10
RB option 2 - Mazraoui:
(Realistic)
Another Moroccan, who this time is far more attainable. Very young similar to Hakimi, he will only improve. The Ajax man provides more of a balanced outlet, being a great tackler and better defensively - but also very good on the ball.
(Realistic)
Another Moroccan, who this time is far more attainable. Very young similar to Hakimi, he will only improve. The Ajax man provides more of a balanced outlet, being a great tackler and better defensively - but also very good on the ball.
In Artetaās system, fullbacks being good in the ball is essential - to retain possession, build attacks which instantly makes him suited. He is also versatile, playing as a DM and midfielder before - which is useful.
His contract expires in 2022, meaning he is a realistic target in a really small market, which could be a bargain. 20-25m could be a realistic price, for someone with a lot of talent and provides a more balanced outlet.
Importance: 7/10.
Importance: 7/10.
Position number 2, DM/B2B:
Option 1:
Soumare.
(Realistic)
The Lille midfielder has been a hot topic ever since he fell out of favour last year. Often compared to Paul Pogba, he is powerful, strong, good engine, good on the ball - particularly in tight spaces.
Option 1:
Soumare.
(Realistic)
The Lille midfielder has been a hot topic ever since he fell out of favour last year. Often compared to Paul Pogba, he is powerful, strong, good engine, good on the ball - particularly in tight spaces.
He has had interest from Chelsea & United previously and for a reason. He is the perfect modern day midfielder - coming in at 15-20m or so, heās a steal who is low risk. His profile is perfect and would provide great competition, starter material.
Importance: 8/10.
Importance: 8/10.
Option 2:
Tyler Adams.
(Realistic)
The American 6 has a brilliant future ahead.
His standout attributes are being fearless, staying composed, a good passer and very good defensively.
He plays in a very aggressive fashion, but also knows when to wait it out.
Tyler Adams.
(Realistic)
The American 6 has a brilliant future ahead.
His standout attributes are being fearless, staying composed, a good passer and very good defensively.
He plays in a very aggressive fashion, but also knows when to wait it out.
He is an engine, has a great workrate and is an all round great option. How attainable and price? Not too sure, as his contact expires in 2025.
He himself has said he likes to get āstuck inā and ābreakup playā which are very important attributes.
He himself has said he likes to get āstuck inā and ābreakup playā which are very important attributes.
He is a great passer - backed up by his 86% pass accuracy and all round fills a gap which Arsenal massively have at the absence of Xhaka. He would allow for more rotation and better squad depth.
Only 22, he will only improve and would be a great signing.
Importance: 6/10.
Only 22, he will only improve and would be a great signing.
Importance: 6/10.
Honourable mentions:
Freuler (Atalanta), Renato Sanches (Lille), Haidara (Leipzig), Neuhaus (Gladbach).
Freuler (Atalanta), Renato Sanches (Lille), Haidara (Leipzig), Neuhaus (Gladbach).
8/10:
Option 1:
Houssem Aouar
(CL reliant)
The Lyon maestro is a delight to watch.
A brilliant ball carrier, ball retainer, dribbler, passer as his standout attributes, but an all round great player who has been spoken about before hand.
Option 1:
Houssem Aouar
(CL reliant)
The Lyon maestro is a delight to watch.
A brilliant ball carrier, ball retainer, dribbler, passer as his standout attributes, but an all round great player who has been spoken about before hand.
A hard to attain player without CL and will cost somewhere from 40-50m like last summer - where Arsenal couldnāt get the deal over the line.
His G/A donāt tell the full story, as heāll be a player whoās so good for buildup, linkup & offers the 433 option.
Importance: 7.5/10.
His G/A donāt tell the full story, as heāll be a player whoās so good for buildup, linkup & offers the 433 option.
Importance: 7.5/10.
Option 2:
Rodrigo De Paul.
(Realistic)
The Udinese midfielder is a great attacking outlet, contributing 13 G/A this season for a lesser side.
He would perfectly suite the 433 we plan for or 4231, is good on the ball, goalscorer, passing and very technical.
Importance - 7.5/10.
Rodrigo De Paul.
(Realistic)
The Udinese midfielder is a great attacking outlet, contributing 13 G/A this season for a lesser side.
He would perfectly suite the 433 we plan for or 4231, is good on the ball, goalscorer, passing and very technical.
Importance - 7.5/10.
ST:
Option 1: Bamford.
(Realistic)
The Leeds man has been exceptional this year.
The workrate, linkup, passing, movement, intelligence & most importantly end product make Bamford so good.
21 G/A showcases this. With 2 years left, heās low risk & cheapish.
Importance - 8/10.
Option 1: Bamford.
(Realistic)
The Leeds man has been exceptional this year.
The workrate, linkup, passing, movement, intelligence & most importantly end product make Bamford so good.
21 G/A showcases this. With 2 years left, heās low risk & cheapish.
Importance - 8/10.
Option 2 - Weghorst.
(Realistic)
The Dutchman has been a revelation for Wolfsburg. Just hitting 20 goals but offering far more.
A great target man, link up player - with 7 assists, being a fundamental part of Wolfsburgās CL hopes.
Getting the numbers Arsenal have lacked.
(Realistic)
The Dutchman has been a revelation for Wolfsburg. Just hitting 20 goals but offering far more.
A great target man, link up player - with 7 assists, being a fundamental part of Wolfsburgās CL hopes.
Getting the numbers Arsenal have lacked.
A profile Arsenal lack big time and a more experienced player, he really never gets the credit he deserves.
A great alternative.
Importance - 8/10.
Honourable mentions:
Andre Silva.
The Portuguese has been phenomenal for Frankfurt, with 28 G/A in 28 games.
A great alternative.
Importance - 8/10.
Honourable mentions:
Andre Silva.
The Portuguese has been phenomenal for Frankfurt, with 28 G/A in 28 games.
At only 25, he is a great option for any club and has really proven many wrong on how good he is.
A great finisher and header of the ball, a good linkup player and an all round great shout to replace Lacazette.
A great finisher and header of the ball, a good linkup player and an all round great shout to replace Lacazette.
Honourable mentions for other positions:
Mike Maignan.
He will be tough to get, but would be a brilliant signing if Leno was to leave. A decisive part of Lilleās title charge, being great with his feet, a good penalty saver and an all round great shot stopper.
Mike Maignan.
He will be tough to get, but would be a brilliant signing if Leno was to leave. A decisive part of Lilleās title charge, being great with his feet, a good penalty saver and an all round great shot stopper.
Cristian Romero -
The young Argentine from Atalanta has been brilliant and it feels a big move is pending.
He is aggressive but relatively composed, a great tackler and is a huge talent.
He is sometimes too rash however that is normal for his age.
A great future idea.
The young Argentine from Atalanta has been brilliant and it feels a big move is pending.
He is aggressive but relatively composed, a great tackler and is a huge talent.
He is sometimes too rash however that is normal for his age.
A great future idea.
End of thread. Hope you enjoyed, this took a very long time. Feedback appreciated
