Let's do this.
Teacher_Ag said:
Just ordered the new home shirt with Xhaka on the back. Gonna truly miss him. Surprisingly emotional today seeing that big smile after his second goal. I'll always appreciate what he brought to the club.
I do love the guy but we didn't always love what he brought.
🚨 De Zerbi: “I think it can be the last game for Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo at Brighton”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 28, 2023
“I am really sorry because they are two great players but the policy of Brighton is like this. It is right that they can leave, to play at higher level”, says via @JournoHaff. pic.twitter.com/D4VrGmI6Pl
🚨Mikel Arteta’s speech to the fans following the final game of the season [@rafsenal]
— Arsenal Informer (@ars_informer) May 28, 2023
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Seeing it live has really swayed me....and I'm a suckered for the gold stuff
PSG are interested in signing Martin Odegaard for 90m this summer lol. Unless they drop close to Neymar money, there is zero chance we are letting him go. Hell Mason Mount is being quoted at 85m. They are not the same
🚨 Arsenal have no intention of letting Emile Smith Rowe depart this summer. 22yo contracted until 2026 + important part of #AFC plans. After injury-hit campaign, hope is he shines at #U21EURO & in pre-season before big 23/24. W/ @ArtdeRoche @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/sRSk7zzE6E
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 30, 2023
I think most Arsenal fans will receive this as good news. Can add that the club have recently communicated very clearly to ESR that he is part of the plans for next season.
— gunnerblog (@gunnerblog) May 30, 2023
Arteta’s task is now to extract more from this very gifted young player. https://t.co/xzXoUKC98z
This makes me very happy. If we sign Gundogan to take Xhaka's spot, he will need rotation to stay healthy. Would love to see ESR be his rotation partner. Give Gundo CL & big EPL matches. Give ESR cups and lessor EPL matches until he proves himself ready for more.
We need depth, so this is goodwangus12 said:🚨 Arsenal have no intention of letting Emile Smith Rowe depart this summer. 22yo contracted until 2026 + important part of #AFC plans. After injury-hit campaign, hope is he shines at #U21EURO & in pre-season before big 23/24. W/ @ArtdeRoche @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/sRSk7zzE6E
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 30, 2023
GK - Ramsdale, Turner
LB - Zinchenko, Tomi
RB - White, Tomi
CB - Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior
DM - Partey, Jorginho
CM - ESR/Vieira
AM - MO, ESR/Vieira
LW - Martinelli, Trossard
RW - Saka, Nelson
ST - Jesus, Eddie
Based on that we need atleast 1 FB, 1 CB & 2 MF. Would be nice to add a 2nd FB, 3rd MF and a ST.
All of the "pundits" are expecting we will be in for 1 defender, 2 MF & 1 forward. I think those suggestions may be accurate but do not account for players that are likely leaving and need to be replaced. That is were we could see a 2nd defender (1 FB & 1 CB) plus a 3rd MF (1 DM, 1 CM & 1 AM?).
GK - none
FB - Cancelo, Fresneda, Boey
CB - Simikan, Sutalo, Pavard, Tapsoba
DM - Rice, Caicedo
CM - Gundogan, Rabiot, Mount
AM - Simons, Maddison, Kudus, Mateus Franca (Flamengo)
W - Diaby, Olise, Ansu Fati
ST - Thuram, Vlahovic, Wahi, Pedrinho (Corinthians), Vitor Roque (Atl Paranaense)
I really wish Arteta had played him Sunday
The root challenge since Saliba was injured has been that Ben White was not available to play center back. If Tomiyasu was available to play on the right and Ben White could have moved centrally, there might have been a lot less hand-wringing about the defensive situation.
What? No Draxler?chjoak said:
Current links (some likely BS) I have seen by position...
GK - none
FB - Cancelo, Fresneda, Boey
CB - Simikan, Sutalo, Pavard, Tapsoba
DM - Rice, Caicedo
CM - Gundogan, Rabiot, Mount
AM - Simons, Maddison, Kudus, Mateus Franca (Flamengo)
W - Diaby, Olise, Ansu Fati
ST - Thuram, Vlahovic, Wahi, Pedrinho (Corinthians), Vitor Roque (Atl Paranaense)
At least Rabiot is on there
Agreed. It's possible that we focus on FB and plan for White to play at CB at times. Really depends on (a) who is available at what price and (b) where is Mikel's head as far as the future scheme. If he likes the 3-2-2-3 formation in attack, he may be inclined to move towards FBs that are CB/FB hybrids (White, Tomi & Kiwior) but if a 2-3-2-3 formation in attack (2 inverted FBs) is in the cards then it is more likely we focus on FBs with White getting some CB rotation next season.TXAggie2011 said:
If we bring in a ready-to-play full back, then I think the club may look at center back as "covered" between Saliba, Gabriel, White, Tomiyasu, and Kiwior.
The root challenge since Saliba was injured has been that Ben White was not available to play center back. If Tomiyasu was available to play on the right and Ben White could have moved centrally, there might have been a lot less hand-wringing about the defensive situation.
The other interesting aspect to this is Saliba. How long will he be out? Is he going to extend? Could play heavily into what we do next season as well.
I think he spends at least one more year at Arsenal. He gets to play for his favorite team and I don't think he needs to worry about his NT fate until 24/25 when we start really gearing up for the World Cup. Will be interesting to see if Horvath gets a transfer to Luton or somewhere else. I don't think he takes to starting job at Nottingham Forrest.Ag Since 83 said:
I wonder what Turner thinks of his current situation. He is a much better keeper than Horvath IMO, but he might be wondering how his national team fate will be impacted if Horvath is starting in the Prem next season. Plus wherever Steffen ends up
I really wish Arteta had played him Sunday
All this also depends on if Arteta is happy with him as #2. I think that Sporting first leg impacted Arteta's confidence in him.
🚨🚨 Arsenal are interested in James Maddison
— Link Up Arsenal (@LinkUpArsenal) May 31, 2023
[@FabrizioRomano]
Maddison was supposed to be headed to Newcastle. They are now rumored to be getting Gabri Veiga instead. Some take that as Newcastle backing away. Others suggest that Maddison found what he feels is a better option.
🚨🚨 Arsenal’s priority is Declan Rice, though he is keeping his options open at the moment, Arsenal are a concrete option but the race is open.
— Link Up Arsenal (@LinkUpArsenal) May 31, 2023
Arsenal also want 1 more midfielder, a centre back & a fullback.
Arsenal want to sign important players.
[@FabrizioRomano]
Slightly different than other pundits are saying. Assuming we sign 4 "important" players, I could see this position wishlist being more accurate. If Nelson resigns we have 6 players for 3 positions and most can play 2-3 spots. Think if we add a forward it is highly likely to be one of those young Brazilians we have been linked to.
William Saliba seeking improved offer from Arsenal.
— Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) May 31, 2023
Sources insist that Saliba is NOT trying to force his way out of the club, but he wants a contract befitting of his status as one of the best young defenders in the world.@90min_Football https://t.co/Q6e6cccbfv
Arsenal official bid for Declan Rice will be submitted after the Europa League final. Plan very clear. ⚪️🔴⤵️ #AFC https://t.co/cwL483INCY
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 1, 2023
🚨 Exclusive: We can exclusively reveal Sacha Boey has agreed Personal Terms with Arsenal ahead of a potential move.
— afcsphere (@afcsphere) June 1, 2023
🗣️ We understand Arsenal did submit a bid for the right-back however, it was rejected by Galatasaray as they want £25M.
🗣️ Afcsphere can also confirm that a CAA… pic.twitter.com/f3E7feIEN6