20 Aug 2013 22:48:56
Hey, newly registered!

In my opinion the best signing we could make is a Director of Football to complete deals for targets Arsene picks out. Unfortunately as I understand he is very much in control in most aspects, and would be unwilling for an appointment like this?

To the team, I believe we only need a few more signings from really competing! Arsene Wenger imo is top notch for his tactics, you don't beat Bayern 2-0 at home and then go unbeaten for no reason! He just seems to dither in the market! What has also encouraged me is that from social networks, Arsenal players seem to have a lot more team spirit and stating their desire to win over the last year! Signings I'd say we need is a CB, DM and Striker! It seems from the tactics that a disciplined DM is needed to fulfill Arteta's role as Wilshere and Ramsey play the similar Box to Box role. CB we need an experienced player who can come into the team and perform with no settling in, not necessarily to be first choice, as I believe Koscielny and Mertesacker are a good complimenting partnership. Striker we need something to Giroud (whom I rate highly), a fast technical striker in my opinion! or play walcott there and bring a RW into the team to play there!

Realistic signings I wouldn't mind:

CB - Williams 12m
DM - Bender 22m (optimistic) or Cabaye 14m (but played as DM) or N'Zonzi 10m? might be worth a look at for his PL experience, not sure on price or his temper
ST - completely unsure, not many realistic signings in the market! or play walcott and sign Lamela as RW for 25m

Total: 50-60m roughly

With the remaining money, squad players should be brought in for cover, such as Flamini on a 1 year deal (not as first team player). However the 3 signings above are important in my opinion and must be done ASAP, not necessarily big names. We don't have a bad first team! It's more our squad depth and subs to change a game!

Sorry for the big post, but cheers for reading! Correct me if I value players wrongly Eds!

1.) 20 Aug 2013
Lamella for 25mil? Very optimistic. I'd imagine he'd be closer to 35.

2.) 21 Aug 2013
Still roughly 60m total perhaps, plus remaining 20m

3.) 21 Aug 2013
I think we should go for arda turan from atletico. 20 mill release clause & 26 perfect age the use Walcott or podolski as striker back up. Agree we have left it to late for a quality striker