20 Aug 2021 11:47:50
Maybe i'm too cynical, but:

Tavares - Backup for Tierney.
Lokonga - Backup for Partey/ Xhaka, can't see Arteta starting him over those.
Odegaard - Backup for Saka/ Smith Rowe/ Pepe, don't think he's better than any of those.
Ramsdale - Possibly better than Leno but ultimately doesn't suit our playstyle.
White - Don't think he's any better than Holding and Saliba.

Considering the amount we've spent i don't think that's a very good return for our investment. I'm not sure any of those improve our starting XI that much. DM, RB and ST still yet to be addressed although lack of outgoings may have impacted that. Not good in my opinion but let's see if i'm proven wrong.


1.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 12:16:24
Oh and to be clear i actually think Tavares and Lokonga are decent signings, the problem is though that they aren't going to make us better now. Think they are for the long term but given how poor we have been i'd like us to sign someone to improve us immediately as well.


2.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 12:33:09
Time will tell I suppose but not it don't overly exactly excite me the transfers atm. Not sure how much game time Taveres will get maybe he will be used at Right back if Bellerin goes, althuogh I would be more up for a Trippier swap (+ cash or lacca) as he would be good addition.

Lokonga done quite well so far but like you say not sure we will oust Xhaka and Party when fit so I can see him being a sub more than starter, so ads depth but again does it elevate our lvl not really

Odegaard let's hope he can live up to his potential with us I would not want to stiffle ESR's progress for the sake of it. He does create a good few chances though so I am relatively positive with this one as there is class player there I feel, if Arteta can bring the best out him though unsure.

Ramsdale -- He Could potentially be our no1 long into the future so on that basis could turn out to be a good deal, just seems a lot right now to pay for a second keeper.

White - Just not sure he will be the answer to sort our defence, for me needs another aggressive leader alongside him, White seems a bit lightweight for me arially certainly. For me he adds depth and yeah better than a liability like Luiz but does not really improve the 1st team much and for 50Mill its a lot to pay. I would have rather we spend that on a Strong DM.

Overall its 6 OUT OF 10 for me as it stands.


3.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 12:40:53
I get your point. But let's not forget, Vieira, Petit, Anelka, even cazorla. i know it isn't the same anymore but when we bought those players in no one thought they were anything special. Yes and the prices have changed these days but my point is valid. Even Bergkamp. Yes he was a known player but he didn't exactly light up italy did he? Same could be said about Odegaard and his time is spain. Players need consistency and as arsenal aren't the team we once were, maybe here is the place for these players to show what they can do.


4.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 12:53:19
Why is everyone unhappy with odegaard siging he was brilliant for us last season.


5.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 13:20:13
Brilliant?


6.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 14:15:32
I think the signings improve the Squad but no dramatic impact on the starting 11

I am Not excited at all about Ode and can’t believe we bought a keeper who can’t play from the back

We are screaming out for forward momentum and power in midfield. So we keep Granit

We are screaming out for a Bissouma but instead sign a young CD who is anything but commanding in the air and gets bullied and excelled in a back 3.

Our biggest signing was for a position we were ok in

This summer was a cold shower and we didn’t get out of neutral

We will have spent a fortune and starting 11 will be the same as last year with the same manager

As a club - we are so frustrating

In time - i'm sure these players will be good but not what the doctor ordered at all in my opinion

Compare that to when we signed Overmars or DB10 or Platt or Sol or Suker etc They were exciting impactful windows that made the team stronger.


7.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 14:28:26
I think we are starting to build a very exciting team.

I reckon we will cause a few upsets this year 🔥 ⚽️ 🎢 strap yourself in gooners (and if I'm wrong hey ho, there's always next year haha)


8.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 14:42:51
Bissouma is that good, yet he's still at Brighton? Surely big clubs would be knocking on the door for him? I get he had a good season but there must be a reason teams aren't waiting online for him. I'm pleased with the window. We aren't going to attract the superstars who could make an impact straight away. We obviously are buying a team that can grow together.


9.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 15:20:11
McCain, Liverpool would buy Bissouma, but are broke and can’t afford him. I believe he’s only on the list of players for Utd and City altho they have other preferences.

If you go have a look at the Liverpool page, the way they talk about signing Bissouma, you’d think they were on about Mbappe.

{Ed014's Note - he would add a huge amount to our midfield in my opinion.


10.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 15:37:22
And that’s exactly the problem Sally - there is always next year ……. how often have we said that?


11.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 15:58:39
Xhaka very occasionally scores a brilliant goal or plays a brilliant pass and because of these occasional pieces of brilliance people refer to Xhaka as brilliant.

For me Ode was very occasionally brilliant last season but much more often unmemorable

It's a 38 game season and for me so far only Saka ERS Martinelli Teirny have performed at the consistent level required for Arsenal to improve, all others so far have been very patchy performers at best,


12.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 16:20:03
SY and 62, I totally agree . It all adds up to mediocrity, I get the age policy, it’s a young squad but how often do youngsters win major trophies? Even SAF had very good experienced players with the young guns of 92 . We need Xhaka, PEA and Lacca to come good, can they all click together? I doubt it IMO,

We need a big strong confident goalkeeper
A hard dominant centre back
A 20-30 goal a season forward ……oh and TP to stay injury free.


13.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 17:16:51
Fuser, that's my point mate. They would buy him but they're broke. If they really wanted him then surely they'd find the cash from somewhere or sell dead wood. Same for city and utd. If he was as good as people made out, there wouldn't be excuses. Yes he would probably add something to the arsenal squad but obviously not enough for the management to go arse over tit to sign him. Same as everyone else's management teams too it seems.


14.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 17:37:37
Many years Oxford, that's true!


15.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 17:44:02
My thoughts on a few of our players.

I think we'll be alright, just need the whole squad to be singing from the same song sheet. Once the window closes and football get into full swing the senior moaners will want to play ball.

Ben White will come good, he just looks like an Arsenal player if there ever was one. Reckon he needs someone aggressive beside him and Gabriel will fill that role.

ESR is good running with the ball, but can't thread it, not easy to break the line with a pass (don't shoot just my observation) . Odegaard can make these passes but he's missing something I just can't put my hands on it. Sometimes runs around a bit helplessly like Eleny, which is not helpful. Would have been great if we had one player who could do both very well. Dear I say it a Mesut Ozil sort.

Martinelli appears to lost a bit of shine after the injury and the little niggles on his return. Hope he finds full confidence soon.


16.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 18:23:08
Partey and Gabriel had a poor first season but let's see if they show they're true abilty in season 2 with Arsenal, Ode had half a season with a flashes of quality so let's see if his first full season brings qualty and consistency together.

There is definitely more room for being open to possibility of them coming good than others who've been around a while now but failed to deliver anything like the standard needed to make a difference over a season.


17.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 18:31:56
I always think players from other countries need a season to settle down so let’s see what this season brings - the biggest worry has to be PEA he has gone backwards.


18.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 18:35:26
McCain, because shifting ‘deadwood’ has been so easy this summer, as proven by Arsenal have found buyers for Xhaka, Bellerin, Lacazette etc 😂.


19.) 20 Aug 2021
20 Aug 2021 19:46:40
We could have parted company with Xhaka no problem and received 12 million more for him than we got for Ramsey Jack Ozil Sanchez combined, but we chose not to.