27 May 2021 17:39:34
There's rumors floating around that Jose wants Xhaka. Do you think Arsenal would let him go? It's all well and good people wanting him, but if the club don't want to sell.

There's also stuff about Saliba going. What is it about him that the club don't like - after spending 27 million, shipping him out on loan and that loan giving him a platform to showcase his obvious talent?
Thanks for all your contributions Eds!

1.) 27 May 2021
27 May 2021 23:39:42
Would be madness to sell Xhaka. He's been our best misfielder this season and selling him in the hopes that a newly bought midfielder would be better than him is too risky.

Regarding Saliba I feel he just doesn't want to be back at Arsenal with his comments regarding Guenduzi etc. Let's see how it develops. Maybe if he's back and given a chance and playing regularly, he might change his mind. Also Arteta clearly said he's our player and he will be back this season which is a positive in this regard.

2.) 28 May 2021
28 May 2021 22:20:41
Hope he goes, it's one thing being our best Midfielder, but that still doesn't make him good enough for where we need to be. I'm happy to recoup some money for him and try something else.

He's a good player and he will probably excell in a different team or league, but it's never really worked out for him here.

I'm sick to death of having half arsed clear outs every year, this needs to be cut throat and ruthless.

3.) 29 May 2021
29 May 2021 10:19:27
Fair enough, but we don't really want to be bedding in seven or eight first-choice players in one go. By all means, clear out those that offer little, or fill up the squad with little in the way of prospect or promise, but Xhaka is a useful player who can step in when necessary and is versatile. There are many more heading up the queue before you get to Xhaka.

Do bear in mind as well, that our lack of European football makes us somewhat less attractive, so if you are thinking of recruiting 5-8 world-class players with only a promise of success in the near future, think again.

The job Mikel has is a long-term one, much bigger one or even two transfer windows will fix.