QuincyAbeyie indeed Quince. And then we after we get Isak etc., we still need to solve the problem of replacing Gabriel in defense. It’s not like moving on from Pepe because we had discovered an internal upgrade in Saka.

      Claudius exactly. If you get, let's go mad and say £100m for Big Gab then you spending over half that to replace him with someone not as good and who needs to settle in. So that's less than £50m to your transfer kitty. Not to sniffed at but not money that suddenly gets you Wirtz and Isak.

          Big Willie The post this thread needed and I agree with the rankings.

          Reckon we might benefit psychologically from one or two big sales this summer, so long as it's a massive window for signings. It'd hurt, but time has come to feel the mortality of the whole project with Arteta.

            Coombs a good test for this is name 4 to 5 better players globally in each position. That helps you understand where players rank. We actually have a fair few players who sit in this place. And then some positions will stick out as opportunities.

            I will contribute what I think are the top 6 forwards based on their most common position (no particular order):
            Top 6 right wingers: Salah, Saka, Dembele, Lamal, Rodrygo, Olise
            Top 6 strikers: Kane, Lewandowski, Haaland, Mbappe, Isak, Osimhen
            Top 6 left wingers: Kvaratshkelia, Vinny Jr., Son, Raphinha, Barcola, Williams

                Claudius -- top 6 CBs?

                Gabriel, Saliba, Rudiger, Van Djik, .... I actually think after those 4 the last 2 spots would be incredibly debatable.

                    Claudius a better test, though, is what makes for good football that wins trophies. I appreciate we have a magnificent defense, but we play to their strengths as well. There are other ways to get things done.

                        Coombs most opposition fans I talk to are very high on Saliba, Gabriel and especially Raya. There is a ton of respect for these players. Part of why we have the strengths you highlighted is exactly because of these players. Arteta started with Leno, Sokratis, Luis Mustafi, in these positions. He could not play his football perfectly with that group for various reasons.

                          MistaT I would throw Bastoni, Militao, Dias, Kim and Araujo into the conversation behind that 4

                            Panda not if they’ve got a release clause. See Dean Huijsen at Bournemouth. Very good young defender, only 19/20.

                                Be good to see how he does against Spurs. Don't think we will pivot from Sesko though 🤔

                                flobaba Hmmm yeah he has been linked with Real Madrid and Newcastle. I'm hoping Madrid snap him up but I wouldn't want to replace Gabriel in his prime with a 20yr old.

                                I just think we should be adding to our core not taking away from it. Agree with those that say Gabriel can have 1 more extension and then get his payday in Saudi at 30.

                                The gaps are obvious in this team and there are plenty of options to fill them.

                                    JazzG this is a crazy compilation. I love his speed on the counter. We just lack that right now. I would prioritise him if I was the new DoF.

                                      Wtf was that at 42 seconds? Either the happiest accident of all time or the best piece of skill I've ever seen. No other possibilities.