We shall discover, over the next 12 months, just how much Arsenal want trophies. Because they have virtually all the ingredients for a top team and squad. They don’t need wholesale changes but a few really stellar signings to give them the spine to go with the shine.
The solution is obvious – buy a world class striker, a brilliant anchorman and an accomplished leader for the back line and Arsenal can clean up at home and abroad.
Of late, Arsenal have been linked with Mats Hummels, Edinson Cavani and Moussa Sissoko – these three would be perfect.
Hummels could provide the experience and solidity that Arsenal have lacked at the very top level. Per Mertesacker has been a decent buy but a team with him in is unlikely to win The Prem. Hummels is the ideal long-term replacement at 26.
While many Arsenal fans would prefer an arguably more sensible move for Morgan Schneiderlin we think that Sissoko would be the more exciting, if higher risk, alternative. He can do the anchor man role well but gets from box-to-box more than the Southampton star and could be a revelation at the club.
We don’t need to convince you of the virtues of Edinson Cavani – he’s a goal machine and a clear notch above the likes of Welbeck and Giroud.
It’s clear as day to us that Arsenal would win trophies with these additions. But can they afford them and are they prepared to pay the £100m it would surely cost to recruit them? Here’s our sublime XI with the star studded potential additions.
Hans
Jan 2, 2015 at 8:17 pm
Cech ?? and Cavani ?? Why not cover the main weakness first. A strong physical, holding midfielder !!!!!
sofagonner
Jan 3, 2015 at 2:18 am
possible world class team saving 225k a week and lose 25m
got money for any back up cm and cb aswell
Cavani
Sanchez Ramsey Reus
Wilshere Carvalho
Rodriquez Kos Howedes Debuchy
Cech
Dybala
Gnarby Ox Walcott
Cocquelin
Gibbs Chambers Bellerin
Martinez
Cavani 200k Reus 120k Carvalho 50k Cech 100k
Ricardo Rodriquez 50k Howedes 80k Dybala 60k = 660k a week
50m – 20m – 20m – 5m – 15m – 15m – 25m = 150m
get rid
monreal 40k sczsency 55k arteta 65k flamini 50k roscicky 52k
wellbeck 90k sanogo 22k campbell 15k ospina 45k diaby 45k jenkinson 27k cazorla 80k podoski 100k ozil 140k
giourd 80k mertasacker 90k = save 985k a week
5m – 15m – 15m – 5m – 7.5m – 5m – 5m – 10m – 5m – 35m – 15m – 5m = 127.5m
ruddy
Jan 2, 2015 at 9:13 pm
I would not leave out Ozil from the mumber 10 role, and would take out Wilshire. he looks good playing but check his stats with telling contributions since he started playing for arsenal. goals, assist, take on’s chances created on offence then check his stats on defence, average contributions to the cause so far. tackles won , headed duels ( do not tell me he is short) interceptions, clearance, blocks per game etc and lastly his pass completion rate is not even in the top ten of current arsenal players. so Ramsay should take Wilshire role and incert Ozil or Carzola
Gooner
Jan 2, 2015 at 11:19 pm
Any line up with reject and over rated flop wilshire is a joke.
It shows you’re a typical British teen that knows nothing about football.
Worst pass rate, worst goal record and worst assist is jack.
Not to mention dives, falls and complaints..
Hope he dies or breaks a leg permanently. Garbage jack.
tony
Jan 3, 2015 at 12:26 am
Hey Troll stop with the venom at jack. You’re correct he is a crap AM. Rotate him with Rambo at CM. Jacks skillset translates well to CM, he would need to play more “under control”. His coach is to blame for the attitude. He allows it.
jon fox
Jan 3, 2015 at 3:09 pm
You disgusting troll. If I really said what everyone on here thinks about you I would get banned.