One question I feel that needs to be discussed is that, do you think Arteta will be first choice DM for us come the start of the season?
I really think he has slowed down as age has caught up with him and he really does slow our game down with a lot of sideways and backwards passing.
If he continues as a starter, overall I believe he will be a liability that wenger will be blinded to just like he was to the likes of senderos, almunia and the many others we have had.
also as a bit of wednesday amusement, has anyone seen this?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2701638/Lionel-Messi-sounded-Arsenal-prior-signing-new-deal-Barcelona.html
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posted on 23/7/14
WengersNearlyMen
Other than the aging Arteta and Flamini we have no one (midfielder) on the books who is a proficient ball winner.
Furthermore our midfield is severely lacking in height and thus aerial ability. IMO there is nothing to suggest that the club will not look to address this concern.
comment by Jenius99 (U4918)
posted on 23/7/14
I dunno abt that Pearce.
William Carvalho? has been linked.
posted on 23/7/14
Jenius99
Yeah heard that the club have scouted William Carvalho on a number of occasions and recently it was widely reported that we offered a structured (payment) offer for him.
Whether there was any truth in the Khedira rumours remains to be seen but IMO it is somewhat premature (WengersNearlyMen™ comments refer) to dismiss the clubs intentions in regard to strengthening in this area.
posted on 23/7/14
We'd already be fighting for 4th if we start the season with Arteta as first choice in the DM role.
I would pay close to £30 million for William Cavalho. The Angolan born strongman will improve us ten folds and can cover CB.
comment by Godleebarnes (U9902)
posted on 23/7/14
Considering Wenger's needed to buy a decent defensive midfielder since Flamini left about 6 years ago I'm not gonna hold my breath this transfer window.
Actually if you look at our last 2 big signings Ozil and Sanchez he has arguably strengthened our strongest positions while ignoring the glaring weaknesses in defensive midfield and up front.
comment by Mesutmerised by Ozil (U19223)
posted on 23/7/14
Ramsey and Arteta work well. But we still need a top quality cdm.
comment by 8bit (U2653)
posted on 23/7/14
Chill people we're buying a midfielder.
comment by Bats Uncensored (U18355)
posted on 23/7/14
Arteta isn't as bad as people make him out to be. Hope he signs a new contract.
posted on 23/7/14
Nothing wrong with Arteta's ability. Just not as quick over the ground as he once was.
comment by WengersNearlyMen (U5041)
posted on 24/7/14
What would Stuart Pearce do?
Well we are also in desperate need of a world class striker yet wenger aint buying it.
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