I thought I heard Madrid were after him? And if that's the case then that's where he'll end up. Not that I think that's the best move for him. He's not gonna take Di Maria's place.

Won't happen. Good player but AW trust his player so much that according to him, we have Walcott and Ox, so no need to but another Winger. I will be very surprised if we get more than 2 or 3 players. Striker, GK and RB that's probably it.

So no need to add another winger*

If we dont sign a quality dm, I will give up on the season, right there and then.

We have no left wingers

Bunch of Tories.

I'm not sold on him. He is talented but I'm not sure his talent quite justifies his selfishness.

He will win games against the likes of West Brom and Burnley, but I don't think he will make a difference in the games against the big sides, which is where Arsenal are failing.

Tu Meke

AW don't consider DMF as vital position. I know it's daft but that's the fact. He haven't signed any proper DMF in ages. He prefer doing patch work for that position.

I know that whyalways, but it's why Wenger needs to grow up. He needs to accept we can't just pluck a Gilberto Silva or Edu for peanuts nowadays.

Yes! An article worth reading and of course its by none other than Mr Moist!

I would love Griezmann at Arsenal. Class act. Just need the striker, RB and spare CB if Vermy goes and we will be ready for business.

Tu Meke

AW don't consider DMF as vital position. I know it's daft but that's the fact. He haven't signed any proper DMF in ages. He prefer doing patch work for that position.

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This is something that really bothers me to be honest.

I'm a fan of Arteta and I feel he should (& would be) a more than useful 'squad player' over the course of a season.

But (imo) he's NOT at a level to be 1st-choice and anchor a midfield for a top Prem side.

I know the 'DMF' tag gets thrown around a lot. I'd say Arsenal need a specialist in that role, a guy who is natural when it comes to anchoring a midfield.

The game's changed a lot in the last decade or so, players who run around like perpetual-motion machines kicking the life out of anything that moves no longer suffice, not for the better teams at least... They actually need to be able to play a bit too.

My big worry is that Wenger sees Arteta as one of the first names on the team-sheet, when in reality, as good as he is, Arsenal need a higher calibre of player in such an important position.

If you break down pretty much all of Arsenal's defeats in the big games last season, almost without exception, the midfield battle was a complete whitewash! In the modern game, certainly with the tactical system Arsenal employ, having a specialist midfield anchor is fundamental to a team being successful.

I want Wilshire to sit deep protect back 4, command the game, run the show from there.

comment by Whyalwaysme (U9900)
posted 1 minute ago
I want Wilshire to sit deep protect back 4, command the game, run the show from there.
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I want Man Utd to win the CL this season.

I want Wilshire to sit deep protect back 4, command the game, run the show from there.

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Nice idea, he's got the short passing and distribution assets and isn't afraid of a tackle, but (imo) dribbling comes very natural to him, it's very much a part of his game and whilst any midfielder has to have that in his locker, he's not a natural ball winner and ideally I'd like a guy more adept at winning the ball anchoring the middle of the park.

Moist

Busby, LVG will be flop, heard it hear first.

Moist is right, Wilshere naturally looks to play the ball forwards and likes to drive with the ball, not something a dm can do because if he dwells in that role the opposition have a good chance to score.

I'm really not concerned with the DM position. Flamini is the best we have at that role then Arteta and Wilshere not to mention the younger generation. Sure it would be nice to have a world class DM but who is that? Gustavo? no not after seeing him last night.

I'd concur that Flamini is the most 'natural' midfield anchor. Arteta is a better passer and arguable a better 'footballer', but it nags at me...

Honestly, apologies for repeating myself, but it bears repeating, in pretty much ALL of the games where Arsenal came unstuck against their rivals, it was the battles lost in the middle of the park that were the catalyst for Arsenal lose those games so emphatically.

Sure there are other areas to improve upon, but until that very real problem is resolved, I'd expect similar results (hopefully not outrageous tonkings).

And at the risk of going off on a tangent, a natural ballwinner would free up Ramsey, Wilshere and certainly Ozil to play their natural game.

And at the risk of going off on a tangent, a natural ballwinner would free up Ramsey, Wilshere and certainly Ozil to play their natural game.
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Do you not think Flamini is a natural ball winner then Moist?
Did you also notice that most of the games where we came unstuck was when Flamini was not playing?

Not for me. Reminds me a lot of Freddie. Just not what we need.

comment by Whyalwaysme (U9900)
posted 29 minutes ago
I want Wilshire to sit deep protect back 4, command the game, run the show from there.
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Lets be honest hes not good enough to do that. Weak on the ball, misplaced passes, cant tackle very good, lack of height, forever injured ect.

Sami Khedira would be a good option Imo. He also seems to be available at the right price.

Do you not think Flamini is a natural ball winner then Moist?
Did you also notice that most of the games where we came unstuck was when Flamini was not playing?

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I agree with you there, whole heartedly.

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Sami Khedira would be a good option Imo. He also seems to be available at the right price.

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I think he'd be a very good option. I was impressed how he (along with the rest of the German midfield) bossed Portugal in the midfield without really breaking into a sweat.

Watch how Germany play as a midfield unit, that's textbook stuff. They do the simple things individually & collectively with minimum fuss.

Sure it would be nice to have a world class DM but who is that? Gustavo? no not after seeing him last night.
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Luiz Gustavo has been Brazils best player over the two matches. Excellent in the DM role.
Khedira is not only a big injury risk, he is also not a DM.

Well Arsene bid on Bender last year so that gives me hope. As long as Flamini was only an emergency stop-gap.

Sami Khedira would be a good option Imo. He also seems to be available at the right price.

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I don't think we could go wrong signing any of the Germans, they are all good.
Germany will be in the final!

Luiz Gustavo has been Brazils best player over the two matches. Excellent in the DM role.
Khedira is not only a big injury risk, he is also not a DM.
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The first game he was very good but against not very good opponents. Last night he was average and looked lightweight.