Do These Transfers WIN The Title?

Do Sesko, Neves & Hato really WIN Arsenal the title!?
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[@TheGoonerverse]

How important is experience for the team next season?

[@weinser7278]

If I was Edu I would sign Sesko. I would take risk from him because we probably won't get Isak because we dont want to pay £120M. I would take Hato for the bench. I would sign FDJ or Guimares. Add then also sign Olise or Nico Williams. The experience is we lost too many games, in general a poor season other than UCL QF

[@weinser7278]

Sesko and Hato. Sesko for first team, Hato for the bench. ALL other players we sign have to be above 23 if not we are taking the mick

[@yungclimba]

@@weinser7278 Sesko 50m Hato 60m Bruno G 80m Olise 70m

[@weinser7278]

But James if we sign just those 3 that will be a VERY BAD WINDOW AND IT WILL LEAD TO TURMOIL

[@weinser7278]

@@yungclimbaif 70M Olise I’ll go for Nico Williams

[@ella.tischler]

The thing is, yes: they would improve us. They would give us depth and alternatives which we don't have now. Think of Anelka; think of Vieira. They were 18 and 21 years of age respectively in 1997. Think of Alex Ferguson being told that, "You don't win anything with kids". Well, it turns out that if you're good enough you're old enough (Michael Owen, Rooney, Fabregas, Saliba, etc). If these kids don't block our own coming through - I'm thinking of Nwaneri - and give depth and flexibility, then that could be the difference. Fine margins, remember?

[@olsenfernandes3634]

The people you're describing belong to the same class as younger Foden, Saka, Haaland, Pedri, Bellingham, Musiala and to a lesser extent Wirtz and Gavi. Sesko, Hato and Neves are very talented but are still nowhere near as good as the players I just mentioned. Don't get me wrong, I do agree with you but I don't agree with signing projects to fill in for the gaps in our first team(Sesko and Neves for example). We need to buy depth that are better in quality than the depth we already have because aside from Tomiyasu and Trossard/Martinelli our depth is either not the correct profile or not good enough to be relied upon.

[@cerb12]

@@olsenfernandes3634facts

[@kevin.-iq7oh]

The thing about no depth I disagree on. As good as Arteta is, he is not good at utilizing players across the season. Mainly uses the same ones, and then when he feels like he needs to use new players, they are out of form and don’t preform. And people start saying those players aren’t good enough. Alex Ferguson was a master of this. Always keeping every player sharp across a season, so that when he needed to introduce a bench player in the late stages of a season, they were ready. I reckon we buy 4 players this season, and people will again say we lack depth in 9-12 months..

[@TheGoonerverse]

@@olsenfernandes3634 I think this is a good point - basically is Sesko, Hato & Neves are elite talents then yeah, they're good enough, but are they? Maybe!

[@sortzzz]

​@@kevin.-iq7ohtotally agree with this comment I was talking to my brother about artetas rotation policy and thats the issue with his game and what has cost him points e.g the villa game

[@rolef6084]

as a dutchie watching a lot of eredivisie jorrel hato looks like a 4 year younger timber

[@rolef6084]

and for me names like kimmich and fdj come into my mind when looking into a bit older, but those players are not just more expensive youre gonna get less years/less transfer money from them. ages around 24 we already have sooo many of rn that imo we need actually more of the players a few years younger, purely for the reason that you dont want all your players to drop off/retire at the same time, you wanna be able to slowly replace the players, like city does. look at citys squad, defense 27 22 28 29 29 23 19 33. midfield 27 25 30 29 32. attack 28 21 23 20 24 23. overall the defense is decently spread out, midfield a bit to old and attack a bit young, but the spread is still huge as a team as a whole, and the players theyre bringing in are the young ones

[@weinser7278]

@@rolef6084 yes but we can't seem to attract the best young players either so we have no choice

[@rolef6084]

@@weinser7278 in my opinion hato is one of those best young players. who are you talking about? the region of wirtz, musiala, jude etc? why would they leave their clubs though

[@weinser7278]

@@rolef6084 exactly that’s the point we are underperforming massively for the last 20 years

[@rolef6084]

@@weinser7278 what that isnt even related… Were in terms of attractive destinations in the elite, only the top top teams are more attractive destinations. If there was a superkid on the market arsenal would be a likely destination but there is no one at the top top available. Or you wanna bid 140m for wirtz but that aint good business

[@danbar97]

I think the goal of this Arsenal transfer window is raising the floor, not the ceiling. We've seen this season that we have a good enough side to contend for titles, Arsenal's lack of depth is a more obvious issue. We should move on alot of dead wood and not try to interrupt the flow of the starting 11. Instead, we should try and look for long term additions for some obvious backbones at the club, (CB, CDM and RW come to mind)

[@Jackson-mj9vt]

Absolutely spot on 👍

[@yawoduroamoah8038]

Plus striker. Gyokeres

[@runitup7029]

I'm actually less concerned about buying experience... Next season a number of our players will kick on again and that will be enough to improve us dramatically, again. We're actually well placed to accommodate players with less experience at the top level. Also, I think is worth considering that assuming we beat Everton, these players HAVE actually "been there and done it" in terms of showing everything required to win a title mentally, game management-wise, tactically and technically. The villa loss may count as the difference this season, but we will begin next season the way we ended this season, and I think people will be surprised at the pace of our title challenge.

[@surabaya5927]

Excellently put. I could not agree more.

[@surabaya5927]

Excellently put. I could not agree more.

[@worldsbest91]

I do think we need a proven rw (competition for Saka/cover if he gets injured) and striker, but everywhere else we're sorted. Arteta can bring in young players and play the long game.

[@awonkemsutu3866]

​​@@worldsbest91always remember that the market will always determine most of your moves unless you are Madrid/City. These "proven" quality RW players are also not available in abundance and have their own issues that could potentially hinder spending. For example Nico Williams is earning 200k sterling per week so it'd be ludicrous to pay a simple back up 21 year old inexperienced winger who's doesn't even have top output. Pedro Neto has never started more than 21 league games since his injury in 2021 so we already know Arsenal fans are highly impatient and annoyed by injury prone players. Where are these so called "proven" players who we know can play RW to a top standard.

[@runitup7029]

@@awonkemsutu3866 a fair point, although I'd argue that we are at the very top table when it comes to exciting clubs to join. Real Madrid can only buy so many players, the rest would 100% consider arsenal today

[@748dsc]

Real was a UCL winning side that added Bellingham this season, Mbappe next season and has players like Endrick on the pipeline. I think we need players with huge ceilings or titles will actually get further away. I think that if we are to match City/Real squads we will need to stack Odegaard/Saka/Saliba/Rice level players and I honestly think it's easier to get them at 18-20 when aren't quite there yet than convince their teams to sell them when after everybody knows what they are capable of (in another timeline where Palmer was loaned instead of sold to Chelsea, the 1 year experience he got at chelsea would've made him unnegociable). We won't be getting players like Rice all the time, he was only gettable because he broke through at west ham instead of Chelsea and even then we almost got into a dark timeline where he would be at Man City. As I see it, experience is closer to a tiebreaker than a requirement and since the players with experience + high ceiling are rarely gettable the situation is that for the most part I think our best chance to match Real/City squad involve young targets. With a concrete example: Watkins and Isak are better transfer targets than Sesko, (all high ceiling, Sesko much more raw) but Lukaku is not a better transfer target even though he is much more experienced and ready to contribute next season because he has 0% chance to reach the "Real Madrid/Man City/Bayern starter" level that we need to be stocking up on.

[@twotimes6694]

Please collab with THE DIFFERENT KNOCK more.

[@TheGoonerverse]

Will be getting the legend on the channel soon!

[@twotimes6694]

@@TheGoonerverse You guys have a good chemistry

[@DrHankVenture]

I don't know that I agree with the sentiment that we need the "ready made" players now. Mikel doesn't like signing players that are later in their development, or at their peak. He likes players that he can shape, for his system, and that can play numerous positions. Our team is still young, but they ARE experienced. They can mentor the young guys coming in. It also feels like we're getting players we don't have in the academy and aren't going to sacrifice the development of Nwaneri for. He's building multigenerational cores.

[@danielrostirolla5442]

I mean, Arteta signed Jorginho and Trossard who have been immense and later on in their careers.

[@DrHankVenture]

@@danielrostirolla5442 I don't disagree, but that's not where he spends a vast majority of the money. He spent a combined $40m on them if I'm not mistaken. We've spent far more on talent that were 24 and under as the core of the team. There's no reason to believe he's going to change his mind just because two signings are over performing.

[@RDNHGH]

Lol, that's EXACTLY why we will never win anything with ARTETA'S EGO smh.....

[@AnarXhyyy7]

@@RDNHGHgo support Chelsea you ungrateful man

[@danielrostirolla5442]

@@RDNHGH if you aren’t 13 then you are a nonse 💯

[@toneymorrison4448]

Our current team will be older and more experienced, so they maintain the momentum and get us over the line, what we need is squad depth, they will be great additions plus it's probably better to get them young, without certain bad habits and more moldable.....

[@TheGoonerverse]

I hear it!

[@asdabolu]

He's absolutely right... 2 league miss outs, 6 cup eliminations....if they aren't experienced now when will they be? Though, saka and nelli look really inexperienced at times...😢 If the bigger teams don't come knocking for our players, there's something wrong in terms of their experience (from our pov) Dunno if that makes sense.. Just coyg

[@jaideeppatel7080]

Isak and xavi Simmons on loan are a must

[@JMalikZ]

Isak on loan never gonna happen

[@TheGoonerverse]

Xavi Simons is an interesting target, cos he can play in midfield I think! Let's see where he goes

[@jaideeppatel7080]

@@JMalikZ isak permanent signing and xavi Simmons on loan as Psg will only let him out on loan

[@jaideeppatel7080]

@@TheGoonerverse yes he can. Backup to odegaard and saka all in one player. And can play as a 10 if odegaard moves to an 8. Also Psg will only let him out on loan not permanent signing. He is a top player. Isak for me is the only striker we need. Perfect age and won't play every game so won't get injured. He is different profile to jesus and havertz as well.

[@Crovax]

Isak is not better than nketiah. You guys are delusional

[@sisildlokolo8089]

Love your content and style, keep it up! COYG!

[@TheGoonerverse]

Thank you so much!

[@olowofoyekunoyewale3105]

I got your point, but I would advise not to doubt Mikel Arteta. All his signings since he came to Arsenal has been excellent.

[@mohdnasribinabdsamat5]

Looking at Kai. I would say, please sign what Arteta ask for. He (and the coaches) will turn them from a flop, to a great. From a great, to a world class.

[@kayembamvula5495]

Hato and more experience in the other roles makes sense. I feel like the largest investment needs to be in attack. My sense is that it would be in midfield.

[@TheGoonerverse]

Yeah I agree, Hato to play a part as an exciting prospect with a more experienced midfielder and forward coming in feels like the right balance

[@jaejae5625]

I didn't really understand why we were being linked to young players but now I kinda hear it. Hato because Tomi and Zinny are on their way out soon (let's be real), Neves because Jorge and Partey are on their way out and Sesko because Eddie and Jesus are on their way out sooner than later. I still feel like we should be looking at the academy players first but whatever Arteta fancies I guess.

[@cristianburgess7354]

Arteta talked about not playing Saliba when he first joined because he wasn’t at the right environment. I feel like any young talented player joining this Arsenal side right now is at the perfect environment to thrive. Hato, Neves, and Sesko maybe wouldn’t start, but they’d be great rotation options who would raise our floor massively.

[@jonir0297]

good video as always. the question is what kind of experience do you want the players to bring with them? The Age isn´t always the only truth. I want either players who have Champions League experience or players who have won many titles or players who are young, maybe the best talents in their position with an winning mentality like a Jede Bellingham or in my opinion also a Timber and a Declan Rice who were leaders in their teams. But when we look at the market I don't see the players from the first two categories. Maybe a Joshua Kimmich but that's it, so the way with this highclass talents who can maybe improve with their tasks too can step in and look like improvements for this year too. I´m very excited what is coming with transfers and maybe the league. Thank you for your content and sorry for my englisch i hope you can understand haw i mean it. Love from Germany

[@jonafena4639]

Our heritage was brilliant of bringing up Young Academy products up top level but after Our Academy players saw no hope of being promoted to 1st team now the are just Terminating thier contract to try thier luck Somewhere else.

[@prabjotmatta]

Joshua Kimich is apparently available. That would be my signing

[@arsenalnexus6981]

He’s going city

[@Jimbo_Jumbo]

Talent trumps age always across all sports.

[@TheGoonerverse]

Yeah absolutely

[@asdabolu]

But talent and experience are significant tools that guage the value a player adds to a team ...

[@weinser7278]

AM I the only Arsenal Fan in the world sick of signing average players? because Sesko and Hato are average and will not win you the PL or UCL.

[@Cengert1979]

Tbf we hardly signed any average players in the last transfer windows ... Last summer we signed the absolute best midfielder who was on the market (Rice), a German international that Bayern and Real Madrid were after (Havertz) and one of the best young fullbacks in Europe (Timber) ... It's more clubs like Man United and Chelsea that have a recent history of buying a big bunch of average players ... Our recruitment is much much better

[@weinser7278]

@@Cengert1979 I mean if we sign the players he mentioned

[@Cengert1979]

@@weinser7278 oh ok, yea, I mean I wouldn't mind signing these two because they have a really high ceiling - but only if our other signings are proven, experienced players who will improve our squad right away - what we need is a good mix

[@hubertlamy6889]

But you said sick of , meaming we have done it . Did you doku , oscar bob , were worldy? No you manager turn them into somebody special

[@weinser7278]

@@hubertlamy6889 well it’s the fact we’re missing out on super talented like Musiala etc

[@imranb4985]

This should be our window this summer: Outgoings: Ramsdale - £40m Zinchenko - £20m Tavares - £5m Tierney - £20m Cedric - free (out of contract) Elneny - free (out of contract) Partey - £25m Lakonga - £10m Marquinhos - £5m Nelson - £15m Nketiah - £20m Biereth - £15m Patino - £10m 13 players out - £185m (approx.) income. Loan out: Skelley Nwaneri Acquisitions (order of preference): (1)Hato/(2)Diamonde - £40m (1)Bakayoko/(2)Neto - £35m (1)Paqueta/(2)Bruno - £80m Dewsbury-Hall - £35m Back up GK - £20m (1)Zirkzee/(2)Solanke/(3)Sesko - £60m 6 players in - £270m (approx.) spend. £85m (approx.) outlay.

[@lukelocks9083]

Our left flank was offensively poor last season, largely down to Timber's injury and Martinelli's injury/form, which one of the problems looks repaired and ready to go. We've steadily improved under Arteta in the last 3 yrs, getting 89pts is a high tally. Just next season I expect Chels, MU, New, to be better, we have to improve ourselves to pip City. We need 2-3 players who will take the team on up and/or hold their own in the cups, as at least a cup is needed for this team to get a taste of actually winning something, they're currently a bloodhound that has yet to be given an item clothing of the fugitive's. I can't also help but wonder what will happen to City's team, rumours swirling some 1st teamers are moving on, so whose coming in? 23 ending season, they beat is home & away, this year we took 4pts from them, just dropped the ball ourselves, as lee Judges said, City never beat us, we beat outselves. That WHU game at home, where we had around 30 shots on goal, scoring 0, sure did come back to haunt us. We must buy a Sicario of a striker! Where in tight games, he when he gets a sniff, he sneezes it into the net.

[@Haka47-hw9gw]

James bro hello I think sesko is so clever signing because he can grow up and has so wonderful and sharp potential duo to his height strengh and now with form of havertz and the age of sesko and..

[@arsenalnexus6981]

I would rather isak in all fairness he’s knows the prem so wouldn’t take time to adjust

[@olsenfernandes3634]

We need to think about their profiles and how they interract with out team instead of just their ages. Sesko is similar to Havertz but can only play as a striker and he is a worse passer and team player than Havertz. Isak is a great striker who is already top class and he can play as a winger, he would cost more than twice but he can play 2 positions and has better quality. Barca fans will insist that FDJ is a "World class midfielder whos better than any of your midfielders". Putting my opinion on the statement aside there is a reason that FDJ is a more sellable player than the other Barca midfielders. Its because he doesn't suit a posession system, he isn't good at creating chances or good at defending. I'd prefer to get Zubimendi since he is good at defending and would be less expensive in terms of his wage.

[@tobby_fabulous]

Martin Zubimendi and Gyökeres but if Arteta wants Benjamin Sesko then so be it He'd prove to be right in the long run 😊

[@christabelleokot-awich4361]

arsenal should go for Oli Watkins

[@olsenfernandes3634]

@@tobby_fabulous True but I still want to speculate what he's thinking.

[@spencerz4503]

I like the idea of bringing in these young players. Look how far we made it with this squad they got some more experience and now imagine if we had a more quality backup in these positions. Those backups can be younger that’s okay

[@zyheng4225]

If havart is performing well next season. Sesko maybe squad player to compete havert and save money to buy marque player on center midfielder like bruno, dejong or other. Then hato to be understudy for timber at leftback. Xavi to share game play at right back wing or provide some competition on the right

[@jbarnes1544]

Whether the players mentioned are starters in some ways obviously matters, but in other ways doesn't. Are they players who are going to improve the overall quality of the squad? And if they have room to improve, even better. I look at City challenging for every trophy every season and can see that their squad, and therefore their rotation, is lightyears ahead of Arsenal. I think this is the next step in our progression.

[@auralight-tranceempyrean9748]

I would say this James (awesome content btw), I believe based off of the 2nd half of the season, Arteta believes he has a team that can win the league. Now... we can go for more established players like Bruno Guimaraes and others, who would definitely help us win the league, BUT, it won't help us sustain a tile challenges year in year out. We need future generation players to come in or be on the verge of breaking into the first 11. Remember... this is how the project started. It was players like Smith-Rowe that kept Ozil on the bench. We have to keep the next generation at a high level so that we have longevity in our performance every year. Otherwise we will be like the Invincibles and just fall away. I am with you though, been an Arsenal fan for 2 and a half decades, I would love to win the league. But I do not want to wait 2 decades again before we challenge for the title again

[@trashed4005]

Isak is such a must player out of all the possible links. We need that player that's gonna make something out of nothing.

[@chappy48]

This team right now is going to get better next year. We have Timber coming back, and our core of young players will have another year together, and another year of improving. I think without any additions we surpass City, so any quality that can challenge our first team players will improve us, young or mature. I'd say with Partey and Jorginho getting older, we need to find a 6, and another defender since Kiwior didn't quite hit the ground running.

[@SpiderMan-qs2td]

Give me de Jong, Sesko, and Hato. Adding de Jong to that midfield as Rice the full time 6 and Ode the deep 8. We are running Europe. Sesko - Gets to learn behind Havertz & compete with Jesus. No pressure to impress, just to compete and grow. Hato - Adding a young and quality *LEFT FOOTED* CB is ideal for this team.. Who knows Timber goes back to CB or RB and Hato is the long term inverted LB idk LOL

[@floppydisk9541]

You are right there's not really a great experienced players out there. Bruno G however I think it'll be a great addition, I believe we will buy 1 experienced player to play in the midfield if Partey leaves. Regarding young players, I think Arteta feels like our first team is good enough for the next season. Arsenal are looking for potential player that can help in our rotation because we really need that though, often times I feel like Arteta are reluctant to give some player a rest. Huge plus is that they are all potential fist team selection for the future.

[@dec047]

100% agree, we already have enough project players rn (e.g neli), what we need is dependable tried and tested experience.

[@SSELoves80085]

hi James . alawys lovee your Vids. Whats your view on Victor roque from Barcelona? he is reported to leave barca this summer on free? should arsenal snap him?

[@garrymclaughlan6433]

When we talk about young players at Arsenal I think back to Saliba going out on loan repeatedly where he was no good to Arsenal. Don't want to splash out alot of money on a few players to go out on loan.

[@shegelee]

The core of the 11 first team players in our team already have the experience atleast domestically and will improve next season. I think we need Guimares to complement the team then young quality backups in other areas in the team. I learnt Xavi Simons is been monitored, Hato will be fine as well then a new number 2 goalkeeper once Rams takes his leave.

[@gpilley1]

We have seen links to so many players. If they are true I would love to see Gyökeres and De Jong join as i think they actually take us to the next level and would fit our style of play. Sesko could be a great option off of the bench as he develops as well. I think we need to focus on getting a bit more experience and depth this window so we can get over the line and not die in december ... Again

[@MHD156]

I think Mikel Arteta is very interested in working with young players and developing them to the player he wants. Working with young and talented players is an important part of his coaching philosophy And naturally, it takes time to develop these players and we don't have much time for this right now and we have to win the league next season, so I agree with you and I think we should sign more experienced players in the upcoming transfer window.

[@mysterious_billionaire]

Our team currently are more experienced than anyone else. They have been in a title race this season and almost til the end last season. WE are experienced. We need world class talent.

[@andychapman3100]

Sesko looks incredible. We need a finisher and he appears to have everything in his locker to be able to deliver. That he is only 20 should be irrelevant and he'd be a great fit interchanging with Kai who we mustn't forget has been brilliant in leading the line since February. Remember, Cole Palmer has just turned 22 and has bagged 22 goals and 10 assists this season for Chelsea. Midfield; Cesc made his first team debut when he was still 16 and by 2005-06 had made 49 appearance in all completions having just turned 19. Defensively; Ashley Cole joined us from Middlesbrough when he was 18. The rest is history. I see no problem whatsoever integrating such talent with our exceptional managerial team and players alike who are now both wiser and experienced at the highest level.

[@getasimbe]

Sesko is not a natural finisher. Just watch him play

[@christabelleokot-awich4361]

Oli Watkins is way better, premier leauge proven

[@BruceMoolee]

Most of the starting 11 players don't need to be replaced and are entering their prime, having young talents come in to provide competition is great for their development too. Keeping Partey an Jorgi, maybe sign another 1-2 experienced squad players for depth, then we're good to go.

[@surabaya5927]

I can't say anything about the other 2, but Sesko would be a brilliant addition for Arsenal. I know him from his RB Salzburg days, and he definitely checks all the boxes for the kind of player Arsenal is looking for. He would also be a financial bargain.

[@JustinAreola]

my question is artetas squad managment because if we do buy another midfielder and striker it leaves me confused with whats going to happen with thomas partey and kai havertz because where would they play

[@countroshculla]

Getting 1 or 2 young players do make sense but I would want us to win titles and we need experienced players 22-26 for that.

[@chase6845]

I’m wondering if the signings we’ve been most linked to give us some clues about arteta’s upcoming contract. If he’s planning on being here 4 more years then heading to Barca or wherever, I think you’re right he should be looking for experience. My hope is he’s planning on being here for 10 years and wants to make our current level sustainable over that period instead of prioritizing success over the next few years.

[@qasimcheema8953]

The most important thing arteta has to do is move Odegaard to LCM next season. Odegaard providing maetinelli, a midfielder upgrade on esr next to Saka and you will see both wingers getting over 40 goal contributions

[@Darrahsdriftgarage]

I do feel like leadership and experience we do have in abundance. It’s hard because we could go out and splash on the likes of oshimen. Yet for that same price could potentially wrap up 2/3 stars with huge potential. I think arteta really does like what he has, just needs more trust in his bench players. He has no trust in ESR, viera, and even lost trust in Eddie. Don’t believe he really even fancies Jesus as a 9 anymore. Whatever happens this summer it will strengthen our squad depth and I’m sure give us something exciting to change games that need that something different

[@Haka47-hw9gw]

About neves I think based on his age and height we can sign better player based on worth in position 8 I think nwaneri will play there and signing player with better height and little bit older

[@Haka47-hw9gw]

Like bruno g I prefer to see declan play in 6

[@DrHankVenture]

Players were literally telling Mikel to bring Nwaneri on this season. We have our 8 solution, and we'll likely see a flat 3 across the mid in attack, and a Rice-Nwaneri combo in the center when we go compact I out 4-4-2 defense. I can't WAIT to see Nwaneri get more minutes, it's crazy how composed he is already.

[@tobby_fabulous]

​@@DrHankVentureTBH I'd prefer he gets more minutes next season than going for a loan spell 😊

[@DrHankVenture]

@@tobby_fabulous I def want him to get minutes, but I genuinely believe he's going to get them next year for us. I don't envision us going and getting a big name 6 or 8 because we have other needs, and the established guys were pestering Mikel to get him in. If he has a good summer and good tour, I think he gets substantial minutes for us in all comps next year.

[@BjornWiese]

The problem is: not many world class player want to join Arsenal. They want Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man City, Bayern Munich and maybe two, three other big clubs. Arsenal was too bad for the last decade for any world class player genuinely to say: I want to play for Arsenal. So in order to get world class players we have to get them before they are huge.

[@andymore62]

We already have a team who can win major trophies, and these players both help us in the short term and will carry us into the next decade. Neves will cost maybe 20M more than Guimaraes, but he’s a better quality talent and is like 7 years younger.

[@rushnafwadud]

If we agreed to trust the process, and we are coming off an improvement of a season where we challenged well against a Bayern Munich at the CL quarter final level, and taking a Manchester City to the last game of the season, then maybe we should continue to trust and understand? I, for one, see a team that’s addressing the areas of the pitch that are absolutely needed. Every summer takes us one bit closer. I trust, and I understand. Let’s.

[@declanrourke9318]

I personally think Viktor Gyökeres is the best choice striker for Arsenal this summer. Yes he won't come cheap but I think he's a good choice for Arsenal he's young and he's already proven himself to be a world class striker in terms of finishing and physicality. Sesko isn't a bad choice either but like I said Gyökeres is the best choice IMO.

[@mluesabelo417]

I totally agree with you bro, next season we need ready made players for us to win the league or else we'll always be second to City

[@gorankopic4385]

I think we should go for Brahim Diaz and wait to see if R.Madrid would go for Wirtz or Musiala, maybe then someone like Camavinga or Tchouameni would look for exit move

[@kunyagooner]

Put rice back in the number 6 spot and go get MUSIALA for the 8

[@patrickdawson6281]

1 starter, 1 squad memeber and 1 project (+ a 2nd string goal keeper) I think the starter should be a midfielder (left 8 FDJ/Gumuries) The squad memeber a forward ( LW or 9 somerhing like Gyokeres) The project a defender (Hato) Then an experienced goalkeeper whose happy being 2nd choice. These are the 4 things i want this summer, i don't really mind specifically which players are bought.

[@user-pj8ed5du5o]

Think these are all good signings add a nico Williams plus the backup goalie bijlow think it would be perfect in coming transfer window. I only see Hato starting at left back but the rest will push the starter and at least three will be starter by the end of season. My starting line up for the beginning of the season will be Raya timber Saliba gabby Hato Rice odergaard smith Rowe martinelli saka Havertz I love Ben White and will feature but Arteta said he wants both full back to invert 3/4 years ago.. think our second string will be bijlow white Tomiyasu kiwor zinny neves Wnaria viera tossard nico Williams sesko

[@dipeshadhikari9557]

I would love to see Diomande, De Jong and Osimen (or Sesko).

[@sumanmaharjan4197]

2016 was the year hope was 100% when we beat leicester city and we crumble finally.

[@christopherrogers1598]

I want those 3 outstanding players on the squad.

[@enchantededition6879]

It could happen. But the most important thing is an Arsenal Win and a standing ovation for effort ..we keep pushing COYG 💪

[@stevenfriebe]

I think these signings fill in the academy gap. I think our greatest potential for marginal improvement is not in the first XI but in numbers 12-16, and I think that’s a great place for youth.

[@brazenflow6715]

I think experience is what gets us over the line against City. We need big game players, players who can give you that extra 1% when we’re not playing well and need to nick a goal. We need elite/world class talent. I’d say two players, one up front and one in the 8/6 position. Also a back up for Saka. Players I’d look at : ST- Mbappe ( in dreamland, but why should Real Madrid have free reign to his contract, we should throw our hat in the mix, or Gyokeres, Isak or Osimhen Left 8/6: Zubimendi, Frenkie De jong, koopmeiners or mikel merino Saka backup: Olise or Pedro Neto

[@KalelaChannel]

Hato is awesome. For striker, we need Ivan Toney. If he can be gotten for a decent price. I realize he is old and not in good form but he fits perfectly with Arsenal. We need someone to occupy defenders more than anything which is why Havertz was a better fit than Jesus.

[@vinceaj6319]

James you are right, I worry about that too.

[@Audiostyleable]

100% these will be the difference makers, they arent the new saliba, saka or havertz they are the new nketia, nelson and cedric

[@Philares66]

Imagine if a certain free agent comes to the emirates in the summer. These are project players for continuity and would be perfect for longevity.

[@karlwilliams8625]

Dont forget a the tactical insight Transfer special

[@fgtrhwu2]

How about Serhou Guirassy? He is experienced and has a cheap release clause. Around 18m

[@lutaayam]

Depending on what we do in the transfer window, we could go invincible next season

[@lawanijustus1198]

Get frenkie De jong

[@jeviasgodasmywitness6753]

Exactly

[@miru5961]

if Arsenal can afford his wage...he would be a great signing for sure

[@nuudelz3711]

@@miru5961his wage is inflated because he deferred it during Covid. He’s making Kai money

[@Cengert1979]

I wouldn't mind Sesko as a replacement for Nketiah and Hato as a hot prospect for the defense (any addition to our defense wouldn't get too many minutes anyway at first) ... Newcastle won't sell Isak and apart from him there's no perfect fit on the striker market available anyhow ... I think we will instead go big (80 to 100 mil) for an experienced midfielder like Bruno G, Douglas Luiz or even De Jong and we'll probably also spend more than 50 mil on a winger

[@tommyarcher231]

If we go for experience, my votes are Inacio, Zubimendi, Olise and Vlahovic. If we go for youth, I think Hato, Archie Gray, Soule/Bakayoko and Sesko.

[@aaroncathey6706]

We go young with experience. Similar to Odegaard. He's young but he's experienced. I'd love to any of these players with one if not two current EPL players. Isak anyone?

[@philbourne548]

Agree, buy a couple of established stars and take a chance on academy talent

[@ampuriradouglas9807]

I feel i trust joao neves and Sesko but I'd love to see Zubimendi at Arsenal

[@Undone545]

The driving force of the signings must be "do we win the league with this player?" It is not about "improving the squad" everyone will improve. Everyone will be signing new players and rejigging tactics. This team for two years has been in a position to win the league and not done so. Not only that we have navigated the top 6 very well. But we have drawn and lost to opposition we should've beat. We need to sign players of a level not on potential. Should we win silverware we can add some more projects but success brings you time.

[@ethioskycode1330]

if we cant sign players who are closer class with rice saka odega then it will another trophyless seasone . we need to have quality players on the bench

[@thepenatech5102]

Just get Frenkie Dejong bro

[@d_tbrit8439]

Gyokeres £85 Million (ST), Pedri £80 Million (CM) Pedro Neto £50 Million (RW) Murillo £40 Million (LB/CB) are the quality signings needed in those positions. Sell ZInchenko, Nketiah, Nelson, Smith Rowe, Tierney, Lokonga, Tavares etc. Thiago Almada at Atlanta Utd would be a steal at £20 Million, Keep Partey for one more season and replace him summer 2025.

[@manueleduardosanromanpardo8098]

Mate there's a thing called ffp, we can't spend over 200 million even if we sell all of our deadwood, remember we already had problems this season with ffp

[@weinser7278]

@@manueleduardosanromanpardo8098 bro you think FFP is a concern for Arsenal. We rarely spend

[@manueleduardosanromanpardo8098]

@@weinser7278 yeah if not then answer me this question, why the raya deal was a loan with an obligation to buy?

[@jonafena4639]

😂😂😂😂 We are not Manchester city.

[@angusmacaskill9026]

This is an excellent list and I agree with your proposed sales - except Smith-Rowe. We could afford Gyorkes and Neto and both are high quality in positions where we're lacking. No way would Barca sell Pedri and he's not who we need (even tho I love him as a player). Instead, buy Leon Goretzka from Bayern who would be an ideal Partey replacement and has a good 3 to 4 years left at the top level. Very high quality player with a warrior spirit. I'd also prefer Leroy Saney to Neto.

[@ArsenalNews7]

Sesko would be good. Shouldn’t have too much pressure because he doesn’t have to start every game. We also have havertz and jesus

[@olsenfernandes3634]

Sesko's profile is too similar to Havertz so I don't get why we are after him? Sure he might be taller and have better finishing but his passing and understanding of space is nowhere near Havertz. Do you want Sesko to sign for us as a starting 9 or as a sub?

[@matheus.bueno47]

@@olsenfernandes3634 You said Havertz and Sesko are similar and then next say Sesko finishing is better and passign is worse? So they are not similar at all? Sesko is not a false 9 like Havertz, Sesko rarely comes to the first third or second third of the pitch. He is a target man player who is surprisingly quick and a good dribbler in tight spaces. Also, he has been overperforming his xG for the past 4 seasons (being 80th in xG and 97th in non penalty goals) his finishing is incredible in the box. As if he will start or not, I don't know, he is certainly better than Nketiah, and could offer us more presence in the box against low blocks. I could see Havertz starting up front in big games and Sesko coming in against low block teams or coming in as a sub.

[@TheGoonerverse]

Yeah I get that, as he's so young he might be willing to play a squad role till he develops further

[@ArsenalNews7]

@@TheGoonerverse 100%

[@olsenfernandes3634]

@@matheus.bueno47 Calling Havertz a false 9 with his size is a bit weird, especially when he is improving his finishing. Should we not just spend 100m and get Isak who can play the wings as well as a striker? My issue with Sesko is the fact that he can only play one position and the fact that he still hasn't played a significant amount of games in the Top 5 leagues and isn't even the starting striker for his team. Ultimately I still trust Arteta but still would like to speculate stuff.

[@chrisanor4902]

Need to buy Enciso from Brighton, Fiorentina's CDM, Neto from wolves, I will be happy with Semenyo. All these players together won't cost 100m.

[@nabeel426]

I guess what Aubameyang was right about Arteta not being able to manage elite experienced players. Plus a lot of people say we have a young average age but I actually calculated it for the past 4 yrs and actually are average age from 19/20 till now are 25.0, 26.0, 24.5, 25.0, and 25.3 respectively compared to Liverpool’s (27.9, 26.6, 26,9, 26.4, & 25.8) and Man City(27.6, 26.0, 26.9, 26.7 & 26.7). Starting 11 is a bit younger but the narrative that Arsenal had a young squad is actually false. Tottenham’s squad under Pottenchino from 14/15 to 18/19(23.7, 22.7, 22.7, 23.8, & 27.1) was a lot younger so generally I don’t think it’s a valid excuse & I don’t believe in excuses in all aspects of life especially football

[@moviegooner49]

That's still young. And why are bringing up what Aubameyang said. Arteta was 100% right to get rid of him. He can handle experienced players. Just look at this time at City. Stupid narratives boy

[@nabeel426]

@@moviegooner49 he developed young players not older. I brought up what Aubameyang said because when it was said it was criticised but looking back at it he may have been right. Even though I still feel he could’ve gotten something out of it, it was better for the attackers we had. Xhaka left due to believing in our project unfortunately. Jorginho and Partey are coming close to the end of their careers at the top. Also find it interesting that at the beginning of the season Arteta wanted us to be unpredictable in a Sky article.

[@moviegooner49]

@@nabeel426 Jorginho is experienced. You clearly don't have a clue what you're talking about

[@nabeel426]

@@moviegooner49 you clearly don’t know what your looking at. I mentioned he’s coming to the end of his career.

[@timothyinduli968]

I am of the opinion that we on the right track, n Arteta n Edu have a template that they have stuck to, n it's producing. Am cognisant of the fact that as an Arsenal fans i want results yesterday(considering that Leverkusen done it), BUT realise too that the dynamics in the Bundesliga are different(Bayern's dip in form too), even as i aknowledge that leverkusen were VERY consistent. My take is, keep Partey(his injuries are cause for worry,BUT when he's fit he's a giant in the 6), try get in Bruno G, or Zubimendi. Also Get Hato(who can back up CD n FB(also think he could easy slot into the 6 too). Have cover for Timber at LB(which has been our Achellis heel this season(Ferdi) n get a striker(Gyokeres) of different profile to Harvetz, PLUS replace Nketiah(think he's had his chance, n keeping on the bench is stifling his development) with Sesko from the proceeds of his (Nketiah's) sell with some on the top. How I wish Ramsdale wouldn't move on n develop his feet too(BUT suspect those around him will push in the hope that regular game time will sharpen him n give him England's No. 1 jersey). Though IF he opts to go(for good money) an able replace should be sought. Would wish for Saka to get an option(for ALL eventualities) n think Olise, Nico W., n or Neto. ALL this is of course subject to the FFP/PSR Rules n the possibility of moving fringe players for the replacements.

[@nirmanchhabra]

We should pay Bruno Guimaraes release clause. He will raise the level of the team. Addition of Sesko and Hato will add quality young players who will develop in next 2 to 3 years. We don’t need immediate ready made players in attack and defense. Midfield needs investment

[@Haka47-hw9gw]

I hope ESR shine next season this guy is massive talent I just hope he has that potential I'm not in london and England so I cant go to stadium regularly I want from all guys in london and england stay in stadium till the end pls some fans leave stadium soon in first and second half and someone troll us guys this is not arsenal identity plss

[@richardf766]

partey, jorgi, zinchenko, jesus, raya, trossard are very experienced...

[@leemcphail634]

Antonee Robinson, Bruno Guimaraes, Michael Olise and Alexander Isak would be a dream quartet but highly unlikely.

[@Nooguysorryyyy536]

Not Joao neves but yes to Hato, Sesko, Olise and a quality CB + 6/8 dual kinda player.

[@colingervaise-brazier313]

Remember Timber is effectively a new signing

[@andymore62]

Hato 35-40M, Neves 90-100M, Sesko 50M, and Neto for 50M would be a perfect window. When you are a club who wants to win everything you have to seek the best talents without compromise.

[@DJDJRMusic]

We are I would say at the point where we need players to make an instant impact to the team. Haaland has buried the argument that world class players need time to adjust to the #EPL As you said experienced yet gifted players are what we need now like #Jorginho, but whom? That said I trust the club and am confident that we can now attract the best players as our growth has been honest, natural, steady and tangible.

[@srykextraodinairecreation9962]

Buy Hato, Sesko, Zubimendi, Simon & Nico. Sell Nketiah, Cedric, Lokonga, Tavarez & Tierney. Keep the rest. If Ramsdale leave then new GK.

[@lovelburts3765]

How are these strikers different from Eddie? Replacing Eddie with 1 of these strikers doesn't make any sense to me... Then again I don't know much about them.

[@Knockedun]

Bros got a PHD in yappology

[@jonafena4639]

Just opinion bro

[@MichaelnBarry]

At LB, Kadioglu would be better offensively and he aint bad defensively as well. What do y'all think about Timber playing as a CDM though?

[@lenneth1188]

get Benzema, Etienne Capoue and Kalou for experience

[@thepenatech5102]

My dream Transfer Moves : Antony Davies, Frenkie Dejong , Gyokeres, Isak

[@moviegooner49]

Two strikers?? Need a competition for Saka.

[@JuniorFi1mz]

Do u like Benjamin Šeško James

[@chuckychiz]

I don’t think we have money to buy experience I’m ok with continually building for a long term run challenging for everything