Riccardo Calafiori

(and that's despite recognising Gabriel is probably weaker CB than Saliba & White)

He did last season...
He did also drop Gabriel last season.
And the man in question plays in Gabriel's position.
And White and Timber started in the back 4 together last season.
And White being signed 4 years ago has fack all to do with anything no matter the cost.

Arteta dropped Gabriel while he was linked to a move away.

Risked a new CB partnership.

Arteta did but Gabriel had a much better season and the partnership was very solid. Which is why I think it would be big news if Gabriel was available like he was last summer.

Timber White Saliba Calafiori

Both full backs can invert when needed, all of the back 4 can play CB. Artetas wet dream.

comment by Tu Meke (U3732)
posted 16 minutes ago
Timber White Saliba Calafiori

Both full backs can invert when needed, all of the back 4 can play CB. Artetas wet dream.
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Plus the CB's can move into midfield and Raya can drop in to play CB.

The wettest of wet dreams for Arteta.

I will like to see Timber in the DM role as a starter allowing Rice in the 8 position.
Don’t understand why a majority of Arsenal fans think he will not be suit to play there

Have you ever seen Timber in that position?

Zinchenko has actually played that from left back for Arsenal for 2 years. Which is why he has been so important despite being truly awful at left back. At least there is an argument to start him if we cannot get a top class DM like Zubimendi or Bruno G.

Can't imagine we'll see anyone coming in from the Italian league and displacing anyone straight away, although I guess the LB spot is still up for grabs.