Arteta’s Arsenal project really gained momentum when they raided Manchester City for their players in the summer of 2022.
Arsenal lost to Spurs in the top-4 race of the 2021–22 season, leaving the Gooners in the summer of 2022 uncertain about Arteta’s project. Arteta, however, had different plans. He wanted to bring in some winners to inject a winning mentality into his squad. He managed to recruit Oleksander Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, both of whom had learned a thing or two about winning at the Etihad.
As expected, the two had a major impact on Arsenal, helping them compete head-to-head with Manchester City. Since they arrived, Arsenal have been the real challenge for the Citizens; they’ve given them a run for their money in the last two seasons.
Well, it looks like the Gunners have another shot at raiding the Manchester Blues for one of their own. Julian Alavarez reportedly wants to leave Manchester City for a club where he can have a more prominent role on the team. The Cityzens are open to considering offers for his departure, but they have set a minimum fee of £80 million.
Even though Erling Haaland has for sure overshadowed him at the Etihad, Alvarez, a World Cup-winning striker, has left an impression on many for the last two seasons. He’s really quick, whether he’s got the ball or not, which makes him super useful when it comes to pressing high and transitioning between plays.
He’s really good at hitting longer-range shots, and his movement within the box is top-notch. He’s clinical; his ability to convert chances is what sets him apart. His fitness and determination, along with his knack for cutting off angles, make him a deadly force.
I reckon it’s going to be quite a debate to shell out £80 million for him, but if you look at last seasons stats he scored 16 goals with 10 assists in 43 games. If Arteta gives the green light, who are we to pass judgement?
In addition to challenging Kai Havertz for a spot at striking, he may be a good choice from the wings because I personally feel he’s a stronger, faster, and more durable version of Trossard. What do you think?
Darren N
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Arsenal will never overtake Man City by buying their second best players.
The only two players better than Haaland is Mbappe and WIRTZ.
For Arsenal to have the best striker Arteta should buy WIRTZ if they want to overtake Man city.
For Arsenal to have the best midfield Arteta should buy the versitle two footed midfield Olise.
This Witz of the Germany footballer of the year 2023-2024 season. Is being highly talked about of recent by some Gooners. For Arsenal to sign him this summer.
But has Arteta even give the green light to Edu to start pursuing the signing of any particular new player for Arsenal this summer?
Maybe he has or ge hasn’t yet.
But us will know when this summer transfer window is opened.. And Arsenal submits a bid to sign a new player.
So, until then, it’s our fingers crossed
I like Alvarez and think he would be a top player for us. It’s smart for him to think about his career and what he wants from it. Look at Palmer got himself into the England team and at Chelsea easily their best player!
My thinking is that Arteta would rather pin his striking hopes on Havertz and look for a striker who can support, not supplant, him. I doubt if Alvarez would leave a second-fiddle job at City and pick another one at Arsenal. Neither do I think Arteta would spend 80million on a support striker.
So I don’t see Alvarez at Arsenal happening any time soon.
Alvarez functions well in a 4-1-4-1 formation, I don’t think he’ll do much in Arsenal, besides we need a strong, tall, fast and technical CF, Sesko ticks more boxes than Alvarez,
We also need midfielders with the above same qualities, if we are ever going to surpass the citizens.
Just my thoughts.
I think what arsenal need @the moment is a top 9,osimhen is the only top 9 available 9 in the market so far,I think arsenal should go for him
This article is flawed in that Alvarez has openly said he is happy with Man City.
Buy Sesko. He’s still young. He will et even better. We need 2 vibrant midfielders to play 6. Withith Rice playing the 8 role, we have a chance of winning every single game.