CVByrne Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Chindie said: We need a backup senior striker. Who though? Ideally a loan would be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, HalfTimePost said: He rejected us to be made the new Number 10 and was starting or atleast heavily used for a while there. Then he got injured. The short version is he got overtaken by too many other players during his injury and now, yeah, it's a long road back for a 23yo who may never get back into the XI by the time his contract ends in his prime years (at 26). Good time to move on for player and club. Long version: By the time he came back from injury Saka, Martinelli and Ødegaard were streets ahead in his Wing and #10 positions. Plus he had niggling groin issues and other injuries, Arsenal signed Trossard and he didn't get his place back. He's since gotten over his injury issues (but also hasn't played to test his robustness) and in addition to Saka, Martinelli, Ødegaard and Trossard.. Arsenal have also added Havertz and Fabio Viera to ESR's positions. Plus Rice being used as an 8 reduces his chances at moving to another position in midfield I like both versions, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Hopefully we can confirm the sales of Philogene and Davis today, then will have to wait and see what's going on with Coutinho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 6 minutes ago, Chindie said: We need a backup senior striker. I'd like one too. But looking at how we play, and with Diaby and Zaniolo playing so offensively, I am not sure we need one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eholm Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Defo feels like one out before anyone else coming in. Phil leaving will be only way be add any more imo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDirk Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Who though? Ideally a loan would be good I still have nightmares about Grant Holt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Nobody linked is a bit worrying. Maybe we're good with what we've got. I can't see what option is available that improves us Not worried about links as we're notoriously secret. That said, something usually seeps out just before so it could be the last 24 hours when we do our remaining business. I reckon at least one high profile loan to buy amongst them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Mic09 said: I'd like one too. But looking at how we play, and with Diaby and Zaniolo playing so offensively, I am not sure we need one. Add Ramsey and Bailey to that as well. Regarding the striker. If Watkins gets injured in might cause a problem, but how many decent strikers are we going to be able to attract to come her in case out striker that doesn't get injured gets injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 29, 2023 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Nobody linked is a bit worrying. Maybe we're good with what we've got. I can't see what option is available that improves us It’s only a hunch but since Emery likes Felix and referring to his most recent interviews I still feel there is great interest. Could also explain the recent sales to help pay towards Felix’s wages/loan fee? Edited August 29, 2023 by striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 If we do bring someone in, it will be on thursday, deadline day loan signing I think 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 29, 2023 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 minute ago, duke313 said: Add Ramsey and Bailey to that as well. Regarding the striker. If Watkins gets injured in might cause a problem, but how many decent strikers are we going to be able to attract to come her in case out striker that doesn't get injured gets injured? Someone’s been on the piss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 13 hours ago, ender4 said: I’d be surprised if another big money signing came in. Same I think it’s safe to say that won’t be happening, a loan is the most likely but we just don’t seem to be getting linked with anyone, not strong links anyway. Someone on here did say some of the players we are interested in could be waiting for better offers and will only come to us if those better offers don’t develop that’s quite feasible I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted August 29, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 minute ago, CVByrne said: Who though? Ideally a loan would be good No idea, that's not my job. But I think we should be able to identify and pick up, for example, an older striker with solid stats that is happy with a 2 year (say) deal to get 10 - 15 starts and some sub appearances, letting us give Watkins a rest or switch up things if he is struggling in a game and ease Duran in without leaving a huge quality gap. For all that we talk about players being able to play as a striker in the squad, if Watkins is unavailable we don't have a proven striker in the squad. That's not good. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 18 minutes ago, sharkyvilla said: I think he just never got going again because of injuries and being overtaken by other players who were storming it. The fact that it would all be profit for FFP might make Arsenal willing to listen to reasonable offers too. I'm on the fence about him but I trust Unai to make anyone a world class player right about now! Yep two years back he was ahead of Martinelli but then got a long term injury and now there's no chance he's getting a regular game on the left with how Arsenal have played in last 12 months. In summer 2021 I'd have taken him no question but now I think a loan deal would be a better idea as he really hasn't played much football at all in last 18 months and we've seen before those types take ages to get up to match intensity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, striker said: It’s only a hunch but since Emery likes Felix and referring to his most recent interviews I still feel there is great interest. Could also explain the recent sales to help pay towards Felix’s wages/loan fee? Felix has no interest whatsoever in playing for us. He'll end up at Barca late if they can move a high wage attacker out. Or just stay on Atletico Madrid bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 20 minutes ago, eholm said: Defo feels like one out before anyone else coming in. Phil leaving will be only way be add any more imo. Think this is right. If we sell any of Coutinho, Traore or Digne (I don't expect we will sell any of them) then I think we'll get one more. Otherwise I think we're done. The squad is fairly full and I'm sure we don't just want to waste money on someone who's only going to get a handful of minutes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 3 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: Exactly. Who needs competition, eh! Competition for places gets thrown around a lot on here as excuse for more signings. You just want new signings to bitch and moan about 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 14 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Felix has no interest whatsoever in playing for us. He'll end up at Barca late if they can move a high wage attacker out. Or just stay on Atletico Madrid bench. He was shit in WC and for Chelsea. Fed up seeing his name tbh. He's not a good fit and can't understand the obsession 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Rich192 said: Libor Kozak? No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: Think this is right. If we sell any of Coutinho, Traore or Digne (I don't expect we will sell any of them) then I think we'll get one more. Otherwise I think we're done. The squad is fairly full and I'm sure we don't just want to waste money on someone who's only going to get a handful of minutes. Digne is staying now I reckon, LB links have gone dead. May see Coutinho go, and would hope we have someone lined up if he does. Bertie, hasn't really been linked with any moves away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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