06 Jan 2021 19:13:32
Reposting separately to get your thoughts. Esp ED047. Just my thoughts - Not that anyone from Arsenal are reading this. Or are they?

Of what I've watched of Emi Buendia- He can surely play across (Including 10) At least has the technique for it. Creates chance after chance.

In hindsight for the contract we've offered Willian - We could've signed Buendia in the previous window.

Carlos Soler might be an interesting 8/ 10 choice too as Valencia are under a lot of financial pressure.

{Ed047's Note - I’ve not seen enough of Emi to make any real comment but he is getting rave reviews.

I have a good mate whose a die hard Norwich fan and he believes the deal is already done it’s just about the money.

Sadly not even heard of Soler, just checked and he’s got 5 goals and 4 assists in 13 games so far this season.

As for Willian, crazy decision.

1.) 06 Jan 2021
06 Jan 2021 19:40:37
Ed the Buendia deal is done for us?

{Ed047's Note - no Alex I can’t say that mate, my friend says it is but he’s just a fan not an in the know.

2.) 06 Jan 2021
06 Jan 2021 20:54:14
Thanks Ed for the response.
Emi Buendia can play RW as we all know. With the chances and his technique i'm pretty sure he can be used at a 10 too. At 20M and know how of the league at 23 - Might turn out to be a beautiful signing. No much in terms of Agent fees or wages either.

As for Soler - We can look in the summer too for this in case Dani moves out
Soler again is superb technically and can be a potential xhaka replacement along with Partey.
Better distribution, drive, passing range. Proper footballer.

3.) 07 Jan 2021
07 Jan 2021 03:09:27
I have been raving about Buendia since last summer, I think he's a brilliant player and was shocked he stayed put. Think it's only a matter of time until he moves, and likely to a much bigger club. IMO he's a very similar player to Cazorla. Think I might be on record here or at least on the Guardian as pleading for the club to sign him over Willian!