Zinchenko to join the squad in Orlando to finalise his medical etc. Handy that he’s already in the US with City touring there as well.
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Squad is coming together nicely, still think we are slightly fragile in the middle, but depth is looking great as well.
Is it really though?Unless Xhaka goes, and there is no indication that is on the cards, I am fairly sure there will not be another midfield signing.
Zinchenko may be considered midfielder first, whilst also back-up to KT? Apparently part of lure of Arsenal was playing time, sitting on the bench waiting for KT to get injured is tough sell, even if Zinchenko will likely starter 30 games next year at LB.
So, 20 confirmed, plus one CB, Xhaka, Balagun and Pepe gets us to 24. So we can bring in one more player if we can move on ten players (9 italics plus one of Holding and Mari). Any further additions would be dependent on someone like Xhaka or Pepe moving, or Balogun being loan if the new signing is an attacker.
I want a starting CM and starting LW, then I'd be delighted with the summer.
ohontingent on Pepe leaving.
CM though, yes Tielemens would be great. As time goes on though I feel the discussion has been for Zinchenko to be primararily a CM first who could then deputise at LB.
Those would be going the cheap way and asking for trouble IMO.
We know the Tierney is a crook so Zinchenko wou;d likely have to be used more at LB than CM anyways, so if we don't sign a CM it's the same failed options that couldn't get top 4 this season.
Not sure I'd consider a starting LW a luxury signing, Martinelli and ESR wouldn't be regulars at any top club in Europe right now with their hot and cold play, so if we really want to push on then I think we need another winger on Saka and Jesus level across the front 3.
Martinelli and esr are good at lw but not great... We need to start thinking about the now get someone like saka/Jesus and throw the gauntlet down to martinelli ECT... If you want the spot you need to earn it.
And a more skillfull player is needed next to partey.
Thank You.
also glenferry23 Tavares should be nowhere near a viable option for Arsenal at this point time.