That Cov game has made me crave technical quality in the front line. My dream is Julian Alvarez.
But my reality might have to be Georges Mikautadze
Interchangeable and inventive footy in the final 3rd
I doubt he’s on our list but I hope I might’ve manifested something here
Only five managers have reached 150 Premier League wins in fewer than 250 games in charge:
◎ 204 - Pep Guardiola
◎ 231 - Jose Mourinho
◎ 237 - Jurgen Klopp
◎ 247 - Sir Alex Ferguson
◉ 249 - Mikel Arteta 🆕
Mikel Arteta joins the elite. 👏
Lovely disguised pass in the build up by Rice to speed up the attack and then finished off by a perfect overlapping run by White.
Saka, Ode, White RHS just like old times
If we can pair a cold attacker in that front line with Sakas game iq on top of the progression play of Rice, BrunoG, MLS then boiii….
It begins to look incredibly scary.
Good technical players just playing with each other will just naturally elevate everyone collectively
I’d say we are runaway favourites as soon as we land the right marquee forward.
Bruno being injured for 6 weeks is an eye opener that things can change quickly.
We need to stack up on quality in attack in the same way we have quality depth in the midfield and defence.
Arsenal are runaway favourites to RETAIN their Premier League title, even without a marquee attacking signing.
It’s incredible, really.
You can thank Mikel Arteta for that.
I’d say we are runaway favourites as soon as we land the right marquee forward.
Bruno being injured for 6 weeks is an eye opener that things can change quickly.
We need to stack up on quality in attack in the same way we have quality depth in the midfield and defence.
Arsenal fans need to understand when you go for the best players, you’re not necessarily gonna be the first choice
These are players that are at the top of the food chain, they get a huge say in the decisions. Alvarez has had a bid from both Madrid/Barca this summer
And they’re the two biggest clubs itw. Most players, especially Hispanic + South Americans, dream is to play for one of them two
Look how Rodri aired City’s contract for how many months
It’s not the same as going for a mid-table PL player or a smaller European club where the player is dropping everything to join cuz ur their best option. We’ve already seen that happen in the last 2 windows
Once he realises Barca isn’t happening he will be open to joining us. Key thing is Atleti holding out and hopefully Barca signing Martinez or Gyokeres.
Feel like the relationship he has with Atleti is completely broken.
🚨🔴⚪️ Arsenal made contact with Atlético Madrid to discuss Julián Álvarez deal conditions.
Direct meeting took place in London with Atléti director Mateu Alemany.
Price currently too high + Julián never opened doors to England so far as wanted to join Barça… but #AFC tried.
🎥➕ https://t.co/5zVWgWXqEV
🚨 @10JoseAlvarez:
Barcelona’s TWO main options for the striker position right now:
Lautaro Martinez and Viktor Gyökeres.
Gyökeres could also be used in a deal that sends Julian Alvarez to Arsenal. 🤝
Julian Alvarez Update
If you remember, I stated there was another attacker I chose to keep anonymous. That player was indeed Julian Alvarez. The reason I said it was sensitive was because one of our players (Gyökeres) was potentially involved but let me just provide the facts for Arsenal fans. To my understanding the following statements are 100% factual.
• The players dream is Barca (personal terms agreed already)
• Barca have always wanted Julian to go public with his desire to force Atleti's position
• Atleti are adamant they will not to sell to Barca and would rather sell abroad but it wont stop Barca from trying
• PSG to my understanding left the race due to Campos / Enrique not wanting a player who doesn’t absolutely prioritise them but I wont be shocked if they return due to the players quality
• Julian has been a target for Arsenal since last summer
• After our group stage game Arteta made it clear we must atleast be in the race for the Argentine
• I can 100% confirm Atleti have interest in Viktor Gyökeres
• Andrea Berta has maintained contacts with the camp since last summer and has explored 'different structures & mechanisms' to bring Julian Alvarez to North London in the recent months…
• Reports about 'the English weather' being a reason Julian and his family would not return to England are absolutely false.
• The player would be very open to joining Arsenal and has directly told us should his dream to Barca become impossible
• Arsenal are yet to officially formalise their interest but Atleti are well aware of our interest.
The situation is chaotic but my role is to provide the absolute facts to the best of my knowledge in real time not predict the future. Its difficult enough tracking Berta and his 1000 spinning plates technique, its even harder when he silently speaks to ex-colleagues at Atleti with whom he has a lot of trust with but I have presented the facts. Genuinely feel a lot of relief talking about this all as its been exhausting to track for 14 months. I need to sleep now as I have been awake all night contacting sources 😂
🚨 JUST IN: Julián Álvarez to Arsenal is now a REAL possibility.
Atlético’s stance has changed after assessing Julián’s current situation.
Arsenal are a genuine option and Julián’s departure can no longer be ruled out.
Atlético are now evaluating the sporting and financial implications. @AtleticoPlay 🔴⚪️🏴
There’s legit no point in splashing £90-110 m on Yildiz if we manage to get Bartishvili through the door. Their play styles look incredibly similar.
Blow the rest of the budget on Alvarez and go again for a winger in Jan or next summer.