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The Wishlist 2020/21

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Will probably end up at Newcastle.

Anzac

MistaT wrote:
Danilo aside, I’d keep my January signing from the league so they’re quicker to offer game contributions.

Danilo
Harvey Barnes

I also think if he maintained his current form, that Pereira (Fulham) could be interesting as Odegaard / LW cover.

This. IMO you only look to sign in Jan in order to address an issue in the current season - not for the future (unless you get an opportunity too good to ignore).
The other consideration this season is the impact the WC will have on the market, and who will be 'available/fresher' to contribute when the season re-starts on Boxing Day, a week after the WC Final (with FIFA requiring players to have a 3 weeks break after an international tournament = 4 EPL games).

Anzac

https://dailycannon.com/2022/10/arsenal-january-transfer-window-plans/
The Standard claim Arsenal are interested in a wide forward, with a left-sided centre-back and a midfielder also long-term targets.

Mark Irwin reports for The S*n that Arteta will have £50m to spend in the January window, and they’re hoping to recruit a couple of players with that money.

MistaT

Sure looks ready for the next level.

Would prefer someone who could play either flank, though that's rare. Though I suppose Martinelli has looked alright on the right if he needed to cover Saka, and let Mudyrk step into RWF

Claudius

MistaT wrote:

Sure looks ready for the next level.

Would prefer someone who could play either flank, though that's rare. Though I suppose Martinelli has looked alright on the right if he needed to cover Saka, and let Mudyrk step into RWF

Both Saja and Mart play either flank. Jesus too. Mary and Jesus striker. So there is enough flexibility

Burnwinter

Best off forgetting about him. After that £100m sound bite from Shakhtar, you can bet no deal will happen.

lorddulaarsenal

Pick a position, any position you like…

—————-——Costa
Gusto/Simakan—Kim—Gvardiol—Ait-Nouri
——————Danilo/Sangare/Anguissa
———-Lobotka/SMS—-Bellingham
———Olise/Bowen—Osimhen/Endrick—Mudryk/Kvaratskhelia

Gazza M

should we enter the bellingham sweepstakes? reckon he's potentially a silver bullet for the B2B role in our midfield, abd he has that bit of x-factor about him, even at the 80m+ price that will be quoted. id be OK blood sacrificing the summer budget for the right opportunity.

Jed

Should go all out for Trossard in January. Top player, can do RW, LW and CF. Goals away against Liverpool and Man City, and against Chelsea this season.

Claudius

Phenomenal. We would probably pass because of age. We need players who will grow with Saka and co. So probably want some 22-25 year olds for forward and midfield.
It’s what makes me skeptical about Danilo. We need someone who comfortably comes in ahead of Lokonga right now. And then the whole squad (and Lokonga) will exhale a bit.

Gazza M

Jed wrote:
Should go all out for Trossard in January. Top player, can do RW, LW and CF. Goals away against Liverpool and Man City, and against Chelsea this season.

maybe. he's 27 and this could be as good as he gets. at the same time, a versatile veteran who's ready to deliver immediately would take pressure off our young forwards. comes down to price really. Brighton will probably ask for too much

we really need our longterm bellingham/goretzka/SMS type figure. xhaka is filling that role admirably this season but we still need to recruit/unearth the true heir to that position

lorddulaarsenal

Aaronson would be a good alternative. Lively, good dribbling ability, can link well and has an eye for goal.

QuincyAbeyie

Gazza M wrote:
should we enter the bellingham sweepstakes? reckon he's potentially a silver bullet for the B2B role in our midfield, abd he has that bit of x-factor about him, even at the 80m+ price that will be quoted. id be OK blood sacrificing the summer budget for the right opportunity.

We should. I've felt earlier that he's destined for Liverpool, but as things stand we're the more attractive destination.

Either him or De Jong if he finally decides to leave that scummy club.

lorddulaarsenal

Would you take Xavi Simons Quince?

QuincyAbeyie

Never watched him other than against us to be honest. Is he a big talent?

lorddulaarsenal

Not seen a great deal myself - liked his ability to run with the ball and his spikey attitude. Pretty sure Barca will give him another chance though but that may lead to De Jong departing

Clrnc

He's going back to PSG. It's confirmed so nothing to discuss

Claudius

Given their financial situation, Barca are actually a good place to start for forwards. Ferran Torrres barely plays and Ansu Fati is also unsettled about playing time.

Btw, Joao Felix came on to completely turn things around for Atletico. Until his team hilariously collapsed in the 99th minute. Sums his situation up. If we do have the cash, we should rescue him

lorddulaarsenal

We’re a handsome lad of a team right now but adding SMS or Bellingham would make us a big dicked handsome lad of a team

Jed

If Reiss proves to be a viable option for the wings, we should go for a traditional #9 instead. Perhaps sell Nketiah, and get a Mitrović type to rotate with Jesus.

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