@lorddulaarsenal wrote:
Who we go for next in midfield is as interesting as the striker option. There seem to be an abundance of players out there who we can go for:-
De Jong - elite talent costs mega bucks
Neves - Prem proven, previously linked, good passer
Bruno G - similar in style to Neves but perhaps a bit more suited to dominating possession
Renato Sanches - more dynamic midfielder with huge talent but concerns over previous form
Tyler Adams - really dynamic player who is very versatile
Aouar - clearly liked by our management team perhaps one to get at a bargain price and revive his career
Kessie - powerful yet skilled - free agent in the summer but unfortunately looks like going to Spurs
Svanberg - my preference - seems a great all rounder
Ceballos - you never know!
Plus others I can’t recall!
Kamara on a free would be a cracking deal.
I would take Aouar in a cut price deal, is versatile and could improve here.
Personally De Jong, would be sensational, and his passing would bring us up a level or two. Especially as teams here leave gaps to exploit, he would be really impactful.
Arthur would help us retain possession better than we currently do, but I wonder how he would adapt to the pace of the league. Likely he would take up to a season and half to get used to it.
Guimaraes is a player I really wanted to sign in the summer. His intensity is fantastic, and has good technique and passing.
The one player who I would go all out for, is Kalvin Phillips. His intensity is something you cannot teach, you are born with it. He covers every blade of grass, and his tackling is immense. I think with him pressing in midfield, you could let the handbrake go. In front of Saliba/Gabriel/White and the Tomiyasu and Tierney as full backs, Phillips would really add to the compete level of the team. His passing is decent as well.
The only thing is, you will still need to buy a tempo setter for variation.
