29 May 2026 14:27:20
As Barcelona want Alvarez and so do we, what would everyone like this window as in attackers? I have two versions in case Barcelona get Alvarez as they have bid 100m today.
If we get him I’d like Barcolla for the left and Rodgers as number 8 plus Alvarez.
If we don’t get him I’d like to spend big on the left Kava (PSG winger) for the left, Rogers as the 8 and Koupri as striker as cover for Gyok.
29 May 2026 15:31:23
Ideal window will be Barcolla, Alvarez, Rogers and Dumfries (right back) .
Kvaratskhelia and Mbappe will be difficult, but if we can get either of them instead of Barcolla, we will be unstoppable.
Kroupi will be a good addition, but not sure if he will be sold, as Bournemouth are in Europa and he will be guaranteed play time to develop.
If we get Rogers, we will have to sell Kai or Odegaard. Definitely get some cash for Martinelli, Jesus, White, Nordgaard and Nwaneri. If Trossard also leaves, we should go for Rashford.
29 May 2026 18:43:41
Barcolla, Alvarez, Rogers & Kroupi
That would change our style & attack - No one will buy Kai from us. Seriously. Who else is mad enough to pay him 280k per week, plus we spent 65m!!
Maybe on bench: Kai, Noni, Vik & Trossard.
Then fullbacks need upgrading in back up & options.
29 May 2026 18:55:48
We have two or three players for each position. Gyokeres, Havertz and Jesus for ST. Martinelli and Trossard for LW. Saka and Madueke for RW. In addition to a few attacking midfielders, some of which can also play in the front line.
So, any incomings are dependent on departures. I think two senior players per position is a must, since we will probably play twice a week for most of the season again.
I like Kroupi for versatility and finishing ability (which we lack currently) . We're also lacking a young developing talent in the forward line (Dowman may end up as AM, I think) . Not sure about any other targets, to be honest. If we're going to add a 25+ player, he needs to be of a superstar quality like Kvara. Otherwise, no point in replacing what we currently have.
29 May 2026 19:41:18
If I could. Gyokeres - bench. Havertz - sell, and Jesus - sell. If we are talking about us improving & trying to win the league again.
For all those that say - keep Kai. I'd ask: would you buy him and pay him 280k per week, or look elsewhere? As an alternate to Cam or off the bench? No for me, but he's a decent but expensive squad player.
Martinelli (sell) and Trossard (bench) for LW.
Saka and Madueke (bench & defo never LW) .
Just my thoughts, Iceman, but no one is buying Kai, so only Jesus leaving, as Vik offers something different but should be benched. Hopefully better second season and a plan B.
30 May 2026 01:21:46
Barcola, Alvarez, Rodgers & Kroupi? That's likely over £400m.
Jesus & Martinelli might get £50m combined. Maybe an extra £15-20m for Trossard. No one's buying Havertz or Odegaard. Seems beyond fanciful.
{Ed014's Note - you boys will literally buy anything with a pulse, so never say never!
30 May 2026 02:47:27
Shhh, fuser, let them play football manager. ?
We see this every summer, and it's always amusing.
30 May 2026 07:26:24
I knew this reminded me of something, and Football Manager it is!
30 May 2026 07:57:44
True - a bit ambitious, but we could do with transitioning the ball quicker, which means Ode at risk, definite LW which puts Martinelli at risk, and we need a better striker if we are going to play with a bit of pace. so Kai & Jesus (509k per week at least) at risk. LW, CF and ACM to change our attack.
That would free up wages & cash, including selling some youngsters, which we will need to do.
Kroupi, Barcola & Rogers would do that. If we feel Ode can return to forward passes & quick passes, then great, don't get Rogers.
But I don't really want Kai & Vik as our attackers next year.
It's not Football Manager, but throwing some names out there to change our attack & style while keeping the defensive rock.
We need fullbacks also - this could be a 2 season process, but we need to inject something into our attack. Can't rely on corners then try long throws.
I guess you are happy with our attack - why not throw out a name rather & be wrong or laughed at rather than sit behind the sofa & praise whoever Arteta signs from Chelsea or another defender?. ?