This is obviously dependent on player sales.
People also seem to forget that not only Arsenal have been impacted financially, every club has, with most being hit a lot harder than Arsenal.
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This is obviously dependent on player sales.
People also seem to forget that not only Arsenal have been impacted financially, every club has, with most being hit a lot harder than Arsenal.
Already recouped 36% of that with the wage cuts and Mkhitaryan ****ing off. Upamecano next, blimey!
I'd argue attacking midfield is one of the top priorities. This is obviously dependent on player sales. If the club sell well then they can bring in good first team players.
Sammy1887
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Think we need to start using ESR like City have utilized Foden the past few seasons.
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Would people be happy with Xhaka - Partey as a midfield base?
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Yeah I think so, I still think Xhaka can be improved on easily, but they'd probably form a decent partnership. We're seriously missing that creative player though although from what I hear Partey can help in that department.
I think yes if you add a creative midfielder because xhaka Partey midfield will be solid and won't get bullied but lack creativity
Partey can bring the ball out from the back and Xhaka can give us control so its a pretty solid base.
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Do you still need me to forward you those Caravan Weekly articles btw?
Toast
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No. I think you'd just end up stifling Partey to cover for Xhaka's weaknesses.
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Finding a player to hide his flaws will never be a solution for me. I don't think this transfer will happen, but if it does somehow, I would rather sell Xhaka and find the right partner for Partey or see if Torreira is willing to stay
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It could work but selling Xhaka could work better!
Dutch D
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I'd much prefer a Torreira - Partey 'base', though I think 'base' is the wrong word as we should move to a 4-3-3 not 4-2-3-1.
Partey covers Torreira's weaknesses as he's more mobile, allowing Torreira to use his tenacity and tackling ability while covering a smaller space/zone in front of the defenders.
Torreira is better at receiving the ball under pressure and in quickly progressing with short passes (whereas Xhaka has more passing range, but that would be covered by Partey).
In posession I see Partey more as an upgrade on Xhaka than a complimentary signing. Still, when not in posession he would cover some of Xhaka's weaknesses.
Would be a massive upgrade on a Xhaka - Guendouzi pairing, but still not too keen on that duo.
Solid cover and distribution on the right side for Pepe, meaning he can play further forward and be a threat to goal. Creativity from Saka and a lot of threat from the left. Great cover of the space in front of the defense, with Partey covering the bigger spaces.
Partey covers Torreira's weaknesses as he's more mobile, allowing Torreira to use his tenacity and tackling ability while covering a smaller space/zone in front of the defenders.
Torreira is better at receiving the ball under pressure and in quickly progressing with short passes (whereas Xhaka has more passing range, but that would be covered by Partey).
In posession I see Partey more as an upgrade on Xhaka than a complimentary signing. Still, when not in posession he would cover some of Xhaka's weaknesses.
Would be a massive upgrade on a Xhaka - Guendouzi pairing, but still not too keen on that duo.
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Solid cover and distribution on the right side for Pepe, meaning he can play further forward and be a threat to goal. Creativity from Saka and a lot of threat from the left. Great cover of the space in front of the defense, with Partey covering the bigger spaces.
Agree, we can only hope for the best with ESR. But I still think putting all our eggs in the ESR basket is way too risky. Foden plays a bit-part role at City, and ESR might not even be as good as Foden. City have De Bruyne and Silva, we have no one basically. We need to be looking to bring in someone in that position.
I mean that kid at PSG, Adil Aouchiche, who's potentially leaving on a free this summer, you can get him and you don't even have to pay anything. Stylistically he reminds me a lot of Foden actually.
I just think ESR needs a bit of help, he can't do it all himself.
City can utilise him in this way because they have KDB/D.Silva/B.Silva/Gundogan ect. We really need experience and quality in this position.
It will kill the young players if they all come through at once, we really need some seasoned pros to play alongside them.
Dutch D
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Don't forget Saka who could be the creative LCM. I'd be alright with ESR and Saka covering that position next year if we don't have the funds to get another top CM alongside a LCB and Partey (and a possible Auba replacement.
Goonger
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I think in an ideal world we would all hope for a full overhaul of the midfield, but given our financial situation and the fact most clubs don't like too many changes at the 1 time I think we will probably need to accept incremental improvements.
Yeah I suppose so, I just think if we can possibly afford another option we should go for it. Arteta spoke recently about two attacking midfield positions and needing to score more from midfield. If there are two attacking mids then there's room for more than just Saka, ESR and Willock.
Take Aouchiche on a free, I say. If anything just to piss St Etienne off, they're after him too. If we're gonna have a feud let's having a f*cking feud.
Xhaka is not world class but With Arteta he been great even there few mistakes but i still think he important players in Artera setup.
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Does Xhaka and Partey work in a 3 man midfield?
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