Earlier this month, we delved into an intriguing Arsenal transfer scenario in our piece “Who Could Be the Arsenal Women’s NWSL Target in a ‘One Out, One In’ Move with Kathrine Kuhl?”
We’ve seen links to wingers like Trinity Rodman and Lizbeth Ovalle. Additionally, Kuhl has departed to join AS Roma, where she’s already made a 26-minute cameo appearance in a 3-1 victory over Juventus.
Journalists were eager to uncover Arsenal’s winter transfer plans, and Renee Slegers provided an update that would leave fans concerned.
Renee had hinted at Arsenal Women having a very quiet transfer window. Arsenal’s head coach mentioned that while they are always looking to improve and take the next step, there were no current plans for new arrivals, and the team were content with the squad the way it was.
Slegers has since stated in her pre-Brighton Presser yesterday “Like I’ve been saying, I think we have a great squad. The squad is built to be able to compete in many competitions, so we’re very happy with the players that we have. We’re always looking to improve the squad. I think you need to do that, but we’re very happy with who we have at the moment so I have nothing to share.”
The Arsenal Women’s desire for a winger didn’t come out of nowhere—they clearly recognized a need for fresh talent.
Here’s why I think a winger signing could be crucial:
Yes, Caitlin Foord is performing brilliantly and seems to be at her peak, but what if she gets injured? That would leave Beth Mead as the only other winger. While Mariona Caldentey can play as a left winger, she is more impactful centrally, as we saw in Arsenal’s 5-0 win against Crystal Palace.
Unfortunately, Lina Hurtig has been unreliable. Competing on multiple fronts, failing to address this transfer need could be detrimental to our season, especially now that we’re getting back on track, with so many back-to-back wins.
What do you think about a winger Gooners? Or is there another position you think our Gunners need to fill?
Michelle M
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what you write is true, though i would consider Fox to play as a winger at times ….. if bringing another winger in would push Beth into leaving Arsenal, i would be against it .. Beth already got pushed from a centre forward role onto the wing a few years ago … i would be so happy to see Beth back scoring as many as she did in 2022 …or even more … i reckon she s on the way to achieving that …. but ultimately Renee will know what s best for the club, and i have every confidence Renee will manage it well
Evan Potts,
I personally don’t think another winger would push Mead out.
Really Mead and Foord are the only true wingers we’ve got, so to get another one would be sensible in my opinion.
Also Evan, watching Chelsea reportedly signing one of the best CB in the world, shows you there mentality.
Successful teams don’t stand still, as Chelsea are showing. If we want to be up there alongside the likes of Chelsea, we to mustn’t stand still. 😉👍
This fan isn’t concerned about lack of incomings this window. Apart from Lina Hurtig, we saw another wing option (imo successfully tried v Brighton)……Rosa Kafaji.
I would say we have had a decent January window. Three brilliant young players given pro-contacts Viv Lia, Laiala Harbert, Maddie Earl and best of all. We’ve got super Renee Slegers.!
As there are still 7 days left of the window maybe a ‘statement’ signing is not out of the question although I don’t think this should be done just to trump the Chavskis.