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Why so serieuse?
Partey first preference. Aouar second.
Why are people calling him the Lidl ______?
Lidl probably better than most other shops, you sheeple giving your money to Tescos for anything but a meal deal are mugs.
Partey first preference. Aouar second.
Shirt numbers mean nothing these days. We gave Wilshere the #10 shirt and he sometimes was our deepest midfielder. Ffs even Gallas wore our 10 shirt.Hence why we are after Partey?
Saka is number 7 for a reason, long term hes gonna be our left winger. Hes also only 18. We absolutely need a player like Aouar or Coutinho.
I think its a pretty stupid argument to say youd rather play an 18 year old and a player who has played for Huddersfield this season over champions league quality who just got through to the next round.
I think it's pretty stupid that you think Sakas number is a representation of his position.
Champions league quality does not mean they are a fit for the premier league. I am not saying Aouar wouldn't thrive eventually, it's just wishful thinking that he will adapt quickly. Saka provided so many assists this season. Something Aouar is expected to provide.
Also don't understand why we wouldn't give ESR a chance. He's not 18 ffs. He's 20. He's had a good season at Huddersfield, how do we find out if he is ready unless we play him? We need to surround the young players with experienced players so they can flourish. Not buy more young players to develop.
If we buy a right sided 8, they need to be adapted or of the age where adaptation is minimal.
You got the new Lidl Plus app? £5 off, a £25 spend on it, lovely stuff.
Experience doesnt have to be age related
Such dumb logic, Aouar is a CL experience player, experience at the highest level + quality vs ESR who has championship experience. ESR should be in the squad next season for rotation. But he shouldn't be starting if we wanna get top 4.
Its fair enough believing in the youngsters but we need high level experience with that.
I'm actually quite shocked that you would rather Saka and ESR be used than him. Signing Aouar and Partey with the relevant sales gives us a great squad.
Youtube makes anyone look good. He's hardly a midfield maestro. I mean, look at his stats and how much he influences the game compared to Fekir when he was there.
He's still green and we don't need no green players. We need them ripe to get back into the top 4.
Aouar having champions league experience basically means nothing in the Premiership.
Di Maria, arguably world class in La liga and the champions league couldn't wait to leave England. Ndombele, a player from the same team as Aouar, putting in more noticeable performances last season has struggled in his first season. Our very own Pepe. From Ligue 1, struggled for consistency even though he has quality.
I would rather play Saka as a left 8 than buy Aouar. And I would rather buy an 8 who is happy on the right side.
I don't care how exotic Aouar appears through YouTube compilations or in the champions league which is completely different to England.
I would rather give all of those minutes and some to Saka. A left footed, player who can dribble, shoot, tackle, work hard, score, assist more than anyone else in our squad, play multiple positions. He is the future and I genuinely feel he is a bigger talent than Aouar.
Not even going to debate ESR. He is underrated on this forum. We overrate foreign players playing in weaker leagues and find them amazing just because they play in the champions league.
I wouldn't mind Aouar, but there are a lot of players who are just as good as him if not better for cheaper. It's the hype and image that builds up a players price tag.
Aouar having champions league experience basically means nothing in the Premiership.
Di Maria, arguably world class in La liga and the champions league couldn't wait to leave England. Ndombele, a player from the same team as Aouar, putting in more noticeable performances last season has struggled in his first season. Our very own Pepe. From Ligue 1, struggled for consistency even though he has quality.
I would rather play Saka as a left 8 than buy Aouar. And I would rather buy an 8 who is happy on the right side.
I don't care how exotic Aouar appears through YouTube compilations or in the champions league which is completely different to England.
I would rather give all of those minutes and some to Saka. A left footed, player who can dribble, shoot, tackle, work hard, score, assist more than anyone else in our squad, play multiple positions. He is the future and I genuinely feel he is a bigger talent than Aouar.
Not even going to debate ESR. He is underrated on this forum. We overrate foreign players playing in weaker leagues and find them amazing just because they play in the champions league.
I wouldn't mind Aouar, but there are a lot of players who are just as good as him if not better for cheaper. It's the hype and image that builds up a players price tag.
Well articulated but it still makes zero sense. We need players like Aouar to dominate the mid in the same way that we used to when we had Santi. Santi was comfortable receiving the ball under pressure and dribbling out or quickly playing first time passes to a teammate. That kind of player disheartens the opposition players, they don't enjoy pressing them because 9 out 10 times it proves useful. Remember pressing Paul Scholes, by the time you get to him he has already released the ball. Saka on the other hand is fine in the final third, but he doesn't demand the ball as much during build up.
In my opinion, this guy or someone similar would be my top priority. We are so disjointed. We rely too heavily on long balls from defence to find our strikers. Get this guy and our front 3 will be singing
I understand what you’re saying, people think LCM=RCM and for many players that isn’t the case. But sometimes it is, especially for the top ones.I'm not saying we don't need one. I'm saying we need someone who has those traits, but is comfortable on the right. Aouar plays predominantly on the left. He basically goes to the left touchline. I'd play Saka that side and biy someone who likes going to the right touchline. Someone who can go on the outside of Pepe.
I understand what you’re saying, people think LCM=RCM and for many players that isn’t the case. But sometimes it is, especially for the top ones.
Saka>Aouar is a bit reckless. We need proven quality and Saka is going to have his ups and downs as he matures as a player.
Genuinely surprised that you tagged me in a transfer thread and didn't say "big **** Raul has done it again hasn't he?" or "think we should lock this up". Anyway...Aouor was one of the players the Athletic profiled as a potential Özil replacement a month or so back. Link here: https://theathletic.com/1890403/2020/06/25/arsenal-mesut-Özil-transfer-targets/
It’s a very interesting read, maybe @American_Gooner can share?