JazzG so next year will be a transition season? Can’t expect to win with too many changes
Sicario2 transition seasons are for the likes of United and Spurs. Not a team who finished second and are looking to push on. Artetas first 3 years were transition. Its time to get the squad right now so that it can compete for the next 5.
Sicario2 Why would it need to be a transition year? IMO Zubimendi will replace and improve on Partey and Trossard isn't even a first XI player. I do appreciate the argument that keeping two senior players in the squad will help with any new players coming in but finances are finite
Sicario2 ppl making him sound like he’s a 40 year old
He might be.....but that is a discussion for another time!
JazzG I think moving both on makes a lot of sense. I think keeping Trossard and moving on Partey isn't too bad as long as we get an additional winger and Trossard slides into the Sterling role (but much better and used more). Holding onto both just seems like Arteta is afraid to refresh.
Swap Jorginho and Sterling for Partry and Trossard and our squad depth will have instantly improved.
Don’t think we are playing championship manager this summer and getting rid of 10 and getting in 10
Qwiss exactly and that’s why we shouldn’t be messing around with fringe players (for 2025/2026 plus).
Sicario2 its why we need fit and fresh players who don't buckle on the biggest stage.
Giving a new contract to Partey is mad anyway. He's already in decline, do we really want to watch a 34 year old Partey plodding around the pitch?
We are in our winning window. Need to a) get the right people, and b) keep the squad healthy. The first aids the second, but one without the other will not get us to the promised land next year.
Qwiss 34? It would be a rolling one year contract.
He’s not even 32, ppl making him sound like he’s a 40 year old veteran
I want Partey gone but I think people are letting their personal feelings cloud their judgement of his ability. He's just come off the back of his best season in ages with us. For a 6 he's not that old and keeping him on for a season or two as backup 6 would be a no brainer if it wasn't for the obvious. He does stupid shit at inopportune moments sometimes but show me a second choice 6 that performs at a world class level all the time.
Sicario2 It would be a rolling one year contract.
You don't know that.
Sicario2 ppl making him sound like he’s a 40 year old veteran
Cos people been watching him play like one.
If it’s short deal that’s even better. Think he has one year left in him to be a good squad player
Gross.
Arsenal probably delighted they are getting a deal because no other serious club will take him.
Revolting. Feel like doing a Klaus if this is true
athletico is a pretty serious club. it says something about him that the two clubs he has history with, that know his character still want him at his age. but oh well unproven accusations matter more, so off you go.
Meatwad Barca also interested in him. Would’ve been easier for everyone for him to go to Saudi.
Tells me a lot about someone when they're willing to take transfer rumours but not sexual assault accusations at face value
Even if he does extend he will be missing for 4-6 weeks in Jan/Feb due to the ACON. Think we may need to get another CM even if Partey stays and we bring in Zubi. We need legs man.
Sicario2 another reason to not renew
Sicario2 shit that's the most relevant reason not to renew.
Sicario2 knowing us that will probably feel like it's a surprise when it comes around. If only there was some way to plan for it in advance.
