20 May 2021 13:41:52
Bissouma - Permanent
Max Aarons - Permanent
Odegaard - Loan

Backup:
Berge
Lamptey (lots of hamstring issues though, risky? )
Julian Brandt

These are the 3 signings (with backup's) that I would like to see prioritised and completed first. We do need a LB and possibly a striker if Lacazette leaves.

Lots of players look likely to move on which doesn't make this an unrealistic possibility imo.

{Ed014's Note - I’m thinking, Bissouma, Pereira and Auoar and sure we can easily raise the money with sales.

Torriera, Guendouzi, Xhaka, Bellerin, Willock, Nketiah etc.

1.) 20 May 2021
20 May 2021 14:26:45
RB 1st choice - Maximillian James Aarons
LB cover - not sure who
Rebuild midfield - Bissouma and Berge : both in that order ( clear out Granit, Torriera, Matteo ) back up Elneny
Dembele.

2.) 20 May 2021
20 May 2021 14:28:12
Which Pereira? Leicester of West Brom?
I was just targeting 3 positions but you're right, there are multiple players we need in the midfield.

I don't want any attacking midfield signing that could hinder ESR's further development really which is why I went with an Odegaard loan. He is a good little player to rotate with ESR.

3.) 20 May 2021
20 May 2021 16:02:33
RB Max Aarons
LB Bertrand
DM Bissouma and Berge
AM Buendia/ Aouar/ Odegaard (2 of 3)

{Ed014's Note - just to answer Glenn’s question as I missed it, the Leicester RB mate 🙂

4.) 20 May 2021
20 May 2021 17:42:44
I don't think we should spend on a full back, Tierney and chambers can be starters with Cedric providing cover along with a youngster promoted from the academy.
We need a goal keeper, a DM and a decent striker. Our problem this season has been creating and scoring goals.
Again, not sure of the academy players who can fulfill the DM role. We should consider bedding in youngsters if we are to build a team challenging over a long term.
Clear out the fringe players and get a decent DM and a good striker.

5.) 20 May 2021
20 May 2021 17:48:15
I don’t think elneny will be with us much longer for showing support to the Palestinian cause. He will get the same treatment as Ozil.

6.) 20 May 2021
20 May 2021 18:54:06
G4E - you are probably right.

I don’t like us playing both ESR and Ode in the same side.

I would sell Cedric and have Chambers as back up RB - fullbacks are so important.

I’m not a Leno fan but I’d rather sort out RB, LB, Midfield and a striker before we trade Leno.

For me if we are clearing a lot out so the manager has their players and funds - I’d change the manager at the same time. We can’t go thru this and then replace him. It will be 10 years before we compete again at the rate we evolve. I just don’t feel we have a good enough hand to gamble with in Arteta.