We’ve already exhausted all of Jorge Mendes’ A-list and B-list players who might come to us (plus most of them are aging out anyway)
So now we’re going to be taking bets on whatever young talent he’s touting, and he’s even stopped giving us the cream of those now too
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We’re now going into the season with two leaders within the squad (Andre and Trippier) having been duped into committing to the club
Maybe also pissing off Mane and others
All for the sake of bringing in some random Portuguese fella, presumably to please Jorge Mendes
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(I’m just a tiny, tiny bit worried we’re focused on statement free agent signings to appease fans rather than building a long term recruitment strategy)
But I guess we’ll see how the rest of the window shapes up. Plenty of time and good we’ve got this business done early
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Two signings you can only be delighted with
Both coming off good seasons in the league above - a clear sign of intent
Also Raul coming back is of course super special. Watched the Code Red documentary yesterday and it brought it all back
Saiss next?
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Some of the stuff I’ve heard/seen first-hand from Arsenal’s last 36 hours are daaaark
Guys getting nicked for trying to scrap after the final on the Saturday, then having their missus taken at the parade on Sunday
Even when that lot win, they can’t help but lose
To be honest I have no clue why he didn’t try and save Rice’s penalty
Was nowhere near the corner
Even if he was planning on staying in the middle surely he could’ve reacted faster and got to it still
The pace all-rounder is really the weak spot
Hardik probably just has to stay around because there’s not really any other option as competent at bowling
India won the T20 World Cup, but you could argue that they have better batters at every position in the order
The RR two or Arya/Prabhsimran opening (but I know Samson had a perfect tournament tbf)
Gill or Sai Sudharsan at 3
Shreyas Iyer 4
Patidar 5
Jurel 6
Shashank 7
Add this to the list of incredible records to the 1⃣5⃣-year-old's name 🫡💥
He gets to the milestone in 2️⃣3️⃣ innings!
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Mosquera I don’t care as much about keeping now too
Baits himself into yellow cards and mistakes through his own “mind games” with the opposition. Decision making only seems to have gotten worse
If he wants to go, sack him off
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Outside of a small few (Mane, Rodrigo Gomes, Fer, Bueno/Wolfe) I don’t really care who leaves
But I want us to sign:
Mohamed Toure (Norwich)
Louza (Watford)
Kolli (QPR)
Would be great to assert ourselves by going down and signing some of the best talents in the division
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These are the players I previously wanted to keep
Completely changed my mind on Tolu and Krejci. Both started off brightly but have ended the season looking lost and pathetic both on and off the pitch
Exact type of players we need rid of
https://t.co/izHL6tuXBb
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We need to build this team around:
Mosquera
Hugo Bueno (although I quite like Wolfe too)
Bellegarde (Arias has also done well in this central midfield role, so would be good to keep him too)
Mane
Tolu
Joao Gomes and Krejci also top of course, but will be tough to keep
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My other targets are all from clubs that were well out of the promotion chase this season (QPR, Watford, Norwich)
But as outlined, there are reasons why we might be able to lure those two over
Sure they’ll both have Prem interest sniffing about, so need to move fast
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In a long Championship season, midfield depth/versatility will be key
Bellegarde, Angel, Mane, Fer, Doyle and Boubacar all provide many different options
If we want to make a splash, I’d go for Hackney (if Rob has any pull) or Shea Charles (exploit the Southampton saga)
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Lima can really develop in the championship, especially having Rodrigo Gomes’ defensive work rate supporting him
Probably need another CB in. Santi not ideal for a 2, too immobile
Mosquera and Toti can play in a 2 against lower Championship sides but are mistake prone
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@dp2885 I’d probably pick Raul in most big games in the Championship over Armstrong
But week in week out over a longer season, I don’t know how much running Raul has left in him as a lone striker
Tbh not really watched enough of him at Fulham this season to say
No clue what level of new GK we can attract now in the Championship - ideally we’d go for a younger one
Reckon the rest of those signings (Saiss, Jimenez, Louza, Kolli, Toure) don’t set us back more than £40m total
Should be way less than the outgoings
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Lima can really develop in the championship, especially having Rodrigo Gomes’ defensive work rate supporting him
Probably need another CB in. Santi not ideal for a 2, too immobile
Mosquera and Toti can play in a 2 against lower Championship sides but are mistake prone
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