19 Jun 2016 20:52:04
Is it just me or we didn't need Xhaka? He is good but was he neccessary?
Coq was brilliant before injury last season and Elneny has been a revelation for me
This scenario is kinda like Cech coming in for Ospina. He is very good, but was he what we needed?
There are other positions that need far much more attention: CB, RW, ST
Maybe I am just cynical.
19 Jun 2016 21:30:18
Hi Rue,
I think we needed Cech and happy with Granit.
I agree we need RB, CD, RW and CF -> nervous manager says we only need 2 signings
I would go with CD and CF plus a bit of nervousness as still leaves us a little short.
19 Jun 2016 21:55:27
Rue my thoughts exactly, the swiss arteta, we spent 30 mil on him and as far as importance goes we need a 30 mil plus striker, hope we spend what's needed to fill that void. Elneny, wilshire, xhaka, coq, ramsey, caz central midfield, will one be sold, time will tell all.
19 Jun 2016 21:58:19
Needed? Maybe not but an upgrade on any position is always welcome aslong as we address the other areas needed too.
Granit just had a really impressive game, bossed the midfield, always open for a pass/ get out, sprayed the ball about the ease, always commanding.
He's going to do absolute wonders in our team, can you imagine: xhaka cazorla ozil as our midfield 3 lol :) that's outrageous.
We're being linked with every Tom, dick n Harry at the moment for the striker position it's going to be interesting who the boss chooses/ settles for :)
19 Jun 2016 22:03:11
Sy4 we definitely needed cech, not sure we definitely needed xhaka, but time will tell.
20 Jun 2016 07:35:56
Because we have Sanchez you wouldn't take Ronaldo?
20 Jun 2016 10:23:49
Don't get me wrong gents, I love upgrades in any position. Cech is very good, Xhaka is excellent at what he does. But I am basing this on Wenger's philosophy of never signing more than three players in a window. If we are to get three players, then I would want those three to be in areas where we are glaringly deficient. Upfront, right wing and CB is where the most immediate attention is needed
I am excited by Xhaka, but if we don't fix those three positions then I feel we will always be found wanting come May.
20 Jun 2016 13:28:26
Im with you rue, we need a top striker whi won't come cheap, we didn't need xhaka at 30 mil. If we are spending 150 mil this summer then fine, i'm sure we will get what we need.
20 Jun 2016 13:42:34
Lucas sancez and ronny, is an upgrade xhaka as yet is not a ronny type upgrade on what we have. Not even close.
20 Jun 2016 14:10:37
Xhaka is a leader, he's exactly what we needed. He'll be club captain in the 17/ 18 season.
20 Jun 2016 14:30:36
NE mystic meg eat your heart out.
20 Jun 2016 16:48:37
If he isn't you can blame the crystal ball I bought off of ebay.
20 Jun 2016 17:05:05
I got one of them too, it told me i'm going to win the lottery tomorrow, everyday I use it.