Arteta’s Transfer Targets: Summer 2024

[GDeep™]

I would say he has to be backed really strong this summer and this would be his last big window unless he gets the team winning.

 

[LookingForEric]

Both would be underwhelming for me.

There’s really not many options out there. I’d argue Timber might be better than any option we could sign.

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

My top winger target would be Kvaratskhelia, followed by Xavi Simons/Nico Williams.

 

[LookingForEric]

My top winger target would be Kvaratskhelia, followed by Xavi Simons/Nico Williams.

My issue is I’m not sure where the X factor we’re missing is going to come from.

 

[Mudi]

Rice/Jorginho
Ode/Vieira
New guy/Havertz

Probably what Arteta is thinking

Vieira will be loaned out and he will play Rice as a 8 rather than a 6. Rice actually never played as deeplying midfielder for us, it was Zinchenko with the semi DM/LM or Jorginho.

It will be Zubi type of signing (I hope we go for one of the real midfielders or Bruno).

Zubi/Jorginho
Ode/ESR
Rice/Havertz

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

My issue is I’m not sure where the X factor we’re missing is going to come from.

Its simple for me. We need to make the left side tick just aswell as the right. At the moment, teams know if they shut down the right, we have nothing to offer.

Sign 3 starters - LB, LCM, LW (Ideally Kvaratskhelia)

Timber could well be the LB if he can stay fit, but we still need one incase he can't.

 

[LookingForEric]

Its simple for me. We need to make the left side tick just aswell as the right. At the moment, teams know if they shut down the right, we have nothing to offer.

Sign 3 starters - LB, LCM, LW (Ideally Kvaratskhelia)

Timber could well be the LB if he can stay fit, but we still need one incase he can't.

Good point! I’m not sure we’ll sign a LW, maybe just a striker but hopefully LB/LCM can unlock that left side with Martinelli.

 

[Rasmi]

Both would be underwhelming for me.

I take Robinson from Fulham

 

[Jasard]

Mokbel says CF, CM and LB. Only signing a winger if Nelson goes.

Lmao imagine basing your transfer strategy on Nelson, one of the most irrelevant players in the league. Like saying we won't get a CM if Elneny stays

 

[OnlyOne]

My top winger target would be Kvaratskhelia, followed by Xavi Simons/Nico Williams.

Meh, average stats in Serie A and poor stats in CL. Translates terribly into Pl.

 

[LookingForEric]

I take Robinson from Fulham

Oh crap I forgot about him!! He’s been brilliant this season

 

[LookingForEric]

You can buy all the system players like Zubimendi in the world, if you don’t have at least one or two players with that X factor you will not win big titles. Not for a sustained period anyway.

 

[OnlyOne]

‘X Factor’ feels like a new AM/Arsenal Twitter buzzword that doesn’t really mean anything and people are just saying it.

Already annoys me as much as ‘moves the needle’.

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

Meh, average stats in Serie A and poor stats in CL. Translates terribly into Pl.

He was one of the most exciting players in the Champions League last season. Napoli haven't been the same since Spaletti left, hence the slight downturn in 'stats'. His performances have still been good.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

You can buy all the system players like Zubimendi in the world, if you don’t have at least one or two players with that X factor you will not win big titles. Not for a sustained period anyway.

Yeah, if we can sign 1 player who gives us that x factor and 2-3 system players it would be top summer.

Our system is great and still a work in progress. Our football is elite and next year we will be even better under Arteta but I feel like we need some spice to give us that extra distance when it matters. Someone who can complement the system with fire and magic!

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

‘X Factor’ feels like a new AM/Arsenal Twitter buzzword that doesn’t really mean anything and people are just saying it.

Already annoys me as much as ‘moves the needle’.

Cry more you little pervert.

 

[OnlyOne]

He was one of the most exciting players in the Champions League last season. Napoli haven't been the same since Spaletti left, hence the slight downturn in 'stats'. His performances have still been good.

Exciting with his 2 goals and 4 assists!!!

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

Exciting with his 2 goals and 4 assists!!!

Guessing you didn't watch him?

Fwiw, i'd be delighted with either him or Williams. Both can unsettle defenders with their dribbling ability, both pretty two footed. But Kvara is miles ahead of Williams at the moment.

 

[OnlyOne]

Guessing you didn't watch him?

Not once, skinny small winger in Italy with okay stats who only pops up on Twitter videos there’s no point.

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

Not once, skinny small winger in Italy with okay stats who only pops up on Twitter videos there’s no point.

Lol, he's big for a winger.