What a day. Good to see Wenger paying over what he values a player at for once and just getting it done. I think he realised that he doesn't really have a choice. Anyone costing less is going to be sub standard.

Captain wrote:

We're going to deadline. 

You've even got the ITK vagueness thing down to a tee

But personally, no.

well done to the club for finally addressing the spine of the team. these positions have been in need of bolstering/upgrade for a few years

we've at least tried to address every major position. That's a first.

Rohit wrote:

We have got decent quality in depth around Sanchez and Ozil now. All on Wenger to get the team functioning together and keep our only 2 proven world class players in attack fit.

Most of us wishlisted a top CB, a top DM and a top striker. We have achieved the first 2 and the latter isn't bad anyway even though it's a big gamble at least it's better than nothing.

Over to you Wenger to make the team work.

I'm quite excited by the potential partnership between this guy and Koscielny, especially since they have a solid group of midfielders in front of them. At the very least, we should be hard to beat if we can field these guys in most games.

goon wrote:

I'm quite excited by the potential partnership between this guy and Koscielny, especially since they have a solid group of midfielders in front of them. At the very least, we should be hard to beat if we can field these guys in most games.

Best part about it that we won't have to worry about Per's pace and can play offensive and dominating football because both Kos and Mustafi can hold their own on possible counterattacks by the opposition.

Most excitited I've been for a long time about the team, especially given the profile a player like Perez also has. We've finally more or less filled all needs, and can enjoy the season.

Lovely stuff, Wenger.

Come on Arsenal. Pull off Perez and Mustafi and its probably the best window we've had in 15 years!

Some concerns over his physical stature, especially as he'll be new to the league but that said he looks a clever play who can read the game well.

@lorddulaarsenal wrote:

Some concerns over his physical stature, especially as he'll be new to the league but that said he looks a clever play who can read the game well.

I'm sure he'll be alright. He's a lot bigger than someone like Ashley Williams and he copes well in this League.

This means we'll probably never have to watch Gabriel start another game for Arsenal. I'm well chuffed!

Gazza M wrote:

well done to the club for finally addressing the spine of the team. these positions have been in need of bolstering/upgrade for a few years

Mirth wrote:

we've at least tried to address every major position. That's a first.

Agreed though i will wait till pen is put to paper before thanking Liverpool and wait till the players prove their worth before praising the club.

Savz wrote:

est wrote:

Xhaka, Mustafi & Perez makes for a good window all things considered.

If somebody told me we would spend £90m on 4 players, and the four turned out to be Xhaka Mustafi Perez and Holding, I'd say I was somewhat  disappointed. Saying that, we've got the positions we needed and our squad depth is now superb.

We're in a position now whereby if 3 key players got injured, we'd still be okay.

If we had spent £90m 3 years ago we would have won a lot more and still has the cash to go for players now. Wenger the master economist didn't account for inflation, true genius.

having been burned too many times, ill wait til we officially hear from either our club, the player(s) or the other club(s)

Might as well pay the extra 10 mil and get Romagnoli if the rumours are true.

Good signing. Buhbye Gabe.

Medical today according to the Gaurdian.

banduan wrote:

Good signing. Buhbye Gabe.

I think if Gabby leaves next season, we might look to buy another CB. Assuming Chambers is gonna do his development elsewhere.