15 May 2013 14:58:26
From a very reliable source, we have a shortlist of strikers:
1. Higuain
2. Jovetic
3. Villa
4. Benteke
5. Dzeko
I believe it's in that order too for preference.
Looks like the budget is set at around £20m.
On top of a striker we'll bring in a midfielder (my God what I'd do for it to be Cesc) and a 'keeper.
Personally I'd like Benteke- proven in the Prem, young, strong and has a good work ethic. I'm never too confident on players coming in from La Liga.
I will consider it to be a good summer if we sign one of those strikers, Cesc, a true defensive midfielder, a goalkeeper with pedigree (not a youngster, a backup to keep Sir on his toes) and a pacey left winger to give us a plan B - have Cazorla play in the middle with a defensive mid, Theo on the right and go 4-4-2.
One thing is certain - we have to move quickly, with new managers coming in with money, as soon as one cheque book is opened there will be a domino effect.
1.) 15 May 2013
I don't believe Benteke is on the radar at all.
2.) 15 May 2013
1. jovetic and/or 2. higuain
3.) 15 May 2013
Ask your source if we are in for one or two strikers as the chances of Gervinho leaving are forever escalating and we have a shipment of mediocre players to release from our club.
4.) 15 May 2013
'A true defensive midfielder in Cesc Fabregas' pretty much destroys any chance of you knowing what you are on about. And Benteke is a no, against Higuain? Lay of the sauce mate
Baggins
5.) 15 May 2013
If you want to go four four two, and you want to play Cazorla in the middle with a holder, where do you wish to put Cesc? and what would you do with a certain Mr Wilshere, Not criticising just interested in your favoured line-up?
6.) 15 May 2013
Cazorla in the middle is suicide
442 means your midfielders have to be a combination of positionally aware and tough tackling. Look at the classic combinations: vieira/gilberto, scholes/keane, etc.
he would be just fine on the left. To me, he's been the true Bobby Pires successor anyway. The player we should have bought as soon as Na$ri effed off
7.) 16 May 2013
He is best through the middle where he can roam shot and feed through intricate passes. He like Nasri play best as CAM's
8.) 16 May 2013
Cesc and the defensive midfielder were supposed to be 2 different people I think.
Either way, it seems like there could be too many central attacking midfielders and not enough defense.
9.) 16 May 2013
As previously commented, the comma meant Cesc And a true defensive midfielder AND a goalkeeper etc.
I really believe a striker who has already flourished in this league is a better choice than one from Spain: so yes, Benteke over Higuain.
10.) 16 May 2013
Playing Cazorla through the middle would not be suicide against the right team. I agree, against a physical side it wouldn't make sense. However, as a plan B, switching to 4-4-2 and creating width with pace on both wings make a lot of sense.
We haven't had that option for a long time
11.) 16 May 2013
So with this wonderful idea of yours what happens to the likes of wilshire, ramsey and podolski?
12.) 16 May 2013
Apologies, I forgot wilshere, Ramsey and podolski were fit every week and required zero rest. Our squad depth is very shallow, players who have played over 80% of our games this season are looking tired.
Paul
13.) 16 May 2013
I'm not convinced about Higuian at all - every time I've seen him play he's been less than impressive - but I can't say I've seen a lot of him. Any la liga addicts give us a better summary of what he's like week in, week out?
Zither
14.) 16 May 2013
Rather have dzeko, wenger wanted him before he went to city
15.) 16 May 2013
Baggins didn't they teach you what commas were at school? next time you are desperate to pour scorn on someone just pause and read what they've written. There is no evidence this poster thinks Cesc is a "true defensive midfielder" and he used the correct grammar to express what he really meant.
Saying that I'd be surprised if we made these signings, Dan