24 May 2016 13:34:45
Assuming we have signed Xhaka, we now have the following players for the midfield roles:
DM: Xhaka, Elneny and Coqulein
Wide Attacking midfield: Walcott, Ox, Sanchez, Iwobi, Campbell, Gnabry and Reinne-Adelaide.
Central attacking midfield role: Ozil, Wilshere, Zelalem, Ramsey and Cazorla.
That means we have 15 players for 6 midfield roles, Something has to give and from the above players, I can see the likes of Gnabry, Reinne-Adelaide, Zelalaem and Campbell possibly going out on loan or one or two even being sold.
The problem I have with our midfield options is that Ozil, Ramsey, Wilshere and Cazorla are all best played in the sole central attacking role. This means that Wenger often tends to play these players out of their preferred position, as DM or wide attacking midfield players.
As far as signings are concerned, I see in addition to Xhaka, a defender and a striker being signed. However, don't expect Wenger to buy without selling. The following players could be sold; Szczesny, Debuchy, Jenkinson (when fit) , Campbell, Ox (I hope the rumours aren't true) and possibly some of the players who were loaned out last season.
24 May 2016 14:49:53
It should have read 15 players for 5 midfield positions.
24 May 2016 14:54:29
I wouldn't actually mind all them leaving if it meant a world class CB and CF came in. Worth the sacrifice.
24 May 2016 21:04:59
Theo has not proven his worth if he's willing to be a sub I like the idea.
If xhaka is real then that's an amazing deal.
If morata is real I reckon he is ideal for arsenal bit of pace and strength and can be a 20 goal striker i reckon he is just what we need.
The CB has to be a good one and not sure menatia is any good.