Arsenal fans are anticipating a significantly revamped team next season, following their club’s heavy investment in the transfer market. While some current players are expected to retain their positions, most should no longer be automatic starters. The question remains: how will the team line up? Here is our suggestion for how Arsenal should set up in order to win the league and other trophies.
Goalkeeper: David Raya
Raya has proven himself to be a solid player, and given his consistent performances, there is no immediate need to bring in a new goalkeeper. His reliability between the posts will remain crucial for the team next season.
Right-back: Ben White
White is undoubtedly one of the best right-backs in England, and he is expected to maintain his spot in the team. His defensive prowess combined with his ability to contribute in attack make him an essential figure in the starting lineup.
Right centre-back: William Saliba
Under no circumstances should Arsenal consider selling Saliba, especially with Real Madrid reportedly showing interest. The Frenchman has been a standout performer this season and should continue as a key figure in Arsenal’s defence next term.
Left centre-back: Gabriel
Gabriel remains Saliba’s best partner in the heart of defence. The duo has developed a strong partnership, and it’s expected that Gabriel will keep his position alongside Saliba in the centre of the defence.
Left-back: Myles Lewis-Skelly
Lewis-Skelly has firmly established himself as the first-choice left-back, and there is no reason to believe this will change. His performances have been solid, and he should continue in the starting XI next season.
Defensive midfielder: Bruno Guimaraes
If Arsenal loses Jorginho and Thomas Partey, signing Bruno Guimaraes would be an ideal replacement. The Brazilian is known for his all-around game, and his presence in midfield would be pivotal in Arsenal’s pursuit of silverware.
Central midfielder: Declan Rice
Rice remains a crucial figure in the squad. His leadership and ability to control the tempo of the game make him untouchable in midfield. He is expected to be a fixture in the starting lineup for years to come.
Attacking midfielder: Martin Odegaard
Odegaard, who will continue as captain, has been impressive in his role as the team’s creative hub. Although Arsenal fans expect even more from him, he will undoubtedly remain a key starter and playmaker in the squad.
Left winger: Nico Williams
Williams would be a massive upgrade over the likes of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli. His pace, skill, and goal-scoring ability would add significant firepower to the left wing, making him a valuable asset for next season.
Right-winger: Bukayo Saka
Saka remains Arsenal’s star player, and no one comes close to matching his ability and influence on the pitch. He is expected to continue his development as one of the premier wingers in Europe, cementing his place as a starter for the next season.
Striker: Alexander Isak
If Arsenal successfully adds Isak to their attack, his goal-scoring capabilities would offer the team a major boost. His presence would increase competition for places up front, while also adding a consistent goal threat that could result in more wins and points.
In conclusion, with the right investments and tactical adjustments, Arsenal can look forward to a much-changed and strengthened squad next season, one that could challenge for the league title and other major honours.
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Timber has been almost unbeatable in ground duels this season and his attacking abilities/ decision making are excellent, so he should play ahead of White or Lewis-Skelly for an inverted-fullback role
Fabrizio Romano said Arsenal had made a deal with Zubimendi, so we might not need to sign the overpriced Guimaraes
Nico Williams’ release clause seems decent for Arsenal if they can convince him to join us
As for Isak, his price tag would most likely be out of Arsenal’s transfer budget next season and the likes of Vlahovic/ David will be affordable to sign
With respect Martin, your failure to recognise that Timber is our best defensive player is surprising.Neither White, Saliba(who was poor for France the other night) nor Gabriel, are as good as Timber in terms of all aspects of defending other than power in the air which comes with their height advantage.As to the recruits from Newcastle I think you can take them off your shopping list as the Owners of that Club will not strengthen what they see as rivals in the same League.As for recruits,for what it’s worth, my list includes Robinson,Fulham, Baleba, Brighton, Sesko .David,and Semenyo,Bournemouth.That list presupposes the sale of Trossard, Jesus,Zinchenko and Kwior and the departure of Jorginho and KT, but not Thomas Partey who will be difficult to replace.I would also use LMS in central midfield if we secure Robinson who I understand is interesting Liverpool.There will be a number of comings and goings for sure ,and it will be interesting to see if the speculation bears any relationship to reality when we kick off next season.
@Grandpa I can see you’ve lost interest in Gyokeres and favour Sesko now.
Sharp analysis, Grandad. Amazing what clear, informed insight can do.
If you’re including isak and guimares, you may as well add in mbappe and vinicius – all are pretty unrealistic at this point imo. Newcastle have money, a popular manager and a feeling they are building towards something, so to get them to sell those players now (to us, a potential rival) and for those players to want to join us (as opposed to a side that’s winning things consistently already) seems highly unlikely. Only if they were to start to decline could we get those players imo.
Zubimendi and David are more realistic players for those positions, I think.
Williams does seem realistic for LW, but I’m not 100% convinced he’s as big an upgrade as it might seem – I’m 50-50 on him.
Also, I don’t see a situation where timber isn’t a starter for us – either at RB or lb.
Signing Guimeraes and Isak at the same time from Newcastle-a potential rival is unthinkable. In that entire Arsenal defence, I respect all the players but I don’t see who is more technically and physically brilliant than Jurriem Timber. I think Arteta should trust Tierney and let his contact be extended. He’s good and I don’t see any reason we should let him go.
Firstly have Arsenal got enough money to spend on these players.
And secondly, how realistic is it that we’ll get any of them let alone all of them.
Would Newcastle for instance want to strengthen a rival by selling two of their best assets. If they’ve got any ambition they won’t.
As for Nico Williams, he seems to be getting mixed reviews. Quite a few say he plays well for his country, but his club form is not at the same level, although if that’s the case how is he keeping his place in the Spanish side?.
But it’s a nice dream, but unfortunately that’s all it is I fear. Hope I’m wrong. 👍😉
This is your most enjoyable comment I’ve ever read because:
1. It has no mention of Arteta
2. It doesn’t involve bashing the club in any way.
That said, I totally agree with all your points. We won’t get those two from Newcastle while Nico might be a tiny weeny bit too hyped
dgr8xt,
I’m glad you enjoyed my post and agreed with it.
As for no mention of Arteta or the club, dangerous ground my friend. Don’t go there. 😂🤣😉👍
Alot has been said, anticipated and talked about Arsenal comings and goings, we are waiting to see them materialed. We need quality players who will make some different not making just the number. Look at the current Barcelona team, very purposeful.. we need title winning team
Pls we have to get Nico Williams and Isak Alexander as well, those attacking boys are so useful to arsenal squad
RB: Timber
DM: Zubimendi.
White is a great player, but he was a bit of a weak link last season, too many mistakes. Timber is better in everything.
Personally think Zubimendi is a better fit right now. Also probably easier to sign. But if we sign Guimaraes I would be just as happy tbf, he is fantastic. Would love to see him instead of Rice, but that is not gona happen.
No matter what, if we do something like this in the summer window, we will have so much better squad depth.
So you would sell Rice?
No obviously. That guy holdsmour midfield together. He is like a horse
Timber is favorite player by Arteta.and
I dont think so Arsenal pays huge transfer cost for Gumaresh who turns 28 in November.
If Arsenal buy a GK,Zubimendi,williams and one Striker that ia Enough
I am afraid Isak will be out of reach.
Instead I would focus on Gyökeres or Sesko who seen more plausible. Add another striker like J David for rotation, with Jesus to be sold when hes recovered.
Midfield is a tricky one. Larsson and Barrios seem interesting choices. Wild rumour of Casado and of course Zubimendi. I think Guimaraes at 28-years old is too old and pricey for us. Someone young like Mouzakitis or Sverre Nypan should be signed as well and bring back Fabio Vieira whos doing very well for Porto.
Left winger dream would be Florian Wirtz but I understand hes a pipe dream. I like his versatility. I believe Trossard needs to make way for new left winger.
Karl Hein should be backup keeper for the season. Save some money here.
I like your comment but the strikers mentioned are not what Arsenal needs. They need a proven goal scorer like Osimhen, i don’t if Gyokeres will perform at the same level in Epl
Our requirements in order of priority:
1st choice FW, 1st choice LW, DM 1 choice if Partey leave or good rotation option.
Isak is the dream signing albeit a very expensive one. Will depend on Newcastle having no CL and a sale to finance the move. Sesko or Gkokeres are realistic alternatives with release clauses.
N.Williams is the more talked about choice and also has a release clause but i sense he might be the smokescreen for another signing.
Zubimendi deal is reported to be in advanced stage by reputed sources. Bruno is great but no way newcastle are letting 2 top players go and would be too expensive. Also he would collect red cards by the dozen as soon as he put that red jersey.
On present performance the Nwaneri kid has to start ahead of Saka.
Timber ahead of the Englishman
—————————Raya
—-Timber—–Saliba—–Magahlase—Skelly
———Odegaard—–Partey—–Rice
———Nwarieri ——Vlochvic—–Williams
Arsenal has to prepare to play most game in a 4 3 3 formation come the next campaign.
The gaffer has to improve his management skills, had the Nwaneri kid started playing ninty minutes from the Southampton game, probably Saka would have avoided injury
Nwaneri over Saka ? When did you start watching arsenal ? When Saka got injured ? Saka is and has been our best player since Arteta took over!! He’s also been englands best player and top 3 in the premier league. You should get banned for making ridiculous statements like that or at least should have a mental competency check done.
As original fan of arsenal I agree with your lineup and let it be realistic to buy the three changes to at least take trophy.
Our problem is small team that let us have problem during second season in December to may. Or injury problem also cause difficulties to us bse reluctant of the board of transfer cause the problem in the three seasons.
I wish I could sack the board and the owners of Arsenal- very stingy old men in all their dealings in as far as Transfer is concerned. Men who do not understand the dynamics of football today.
Tell me you are joking Jordanz. Either you are joking or you smoking some very heavy sh*t 😲
Jordanz,
Your very free with someone else’s money aren’t you.
Maybe you should put in a bid and buy the club, and then spend your own money in the way that you’re telling the club to.
It’s very easy to spend other peoples money isn’t it. 🤦♂️🙄
The stories of Isak and Guremaes is all bluffs…..I can see Benjamin Sesko, Nico Williams/ Brandly Barcola, Zubimendi/ Hugo Larsson/ Pablo Barrios/ Lucien Angume….in that Midfield Possibly.
I still don’t think Nico Williams is that good, Arsenal should go for an unknown player like Tom Watson of Sunderland….. but let’s see when he comes.
All I know is that I will be disappointed by who we sign because it won’t be any of the above mentioned players. Also Timber has been solid in defence but his attacking prowess are far from excellent. White is not much better going forward. I think we will remain boringly pedestrian unless we sign a real wing back. The inverteds are so boring to watch, Skelly included . 90% of his passes head sideways,if not backwards. Also we will have a ” new” signing in the returning marquee ace, Harvetz so don’t expect a big name signing upfront. Hope to be provided miserably wrong though.
No timber? Haha. White is decent but timber has been solid and what I have seen from both this season is conclusive. I don’t think we should add both Newcastle player just to diversify the squad, it’s tough to get one of them and no way at all we are getting both and that’s look like the whole budget. All of them are solid addition and the bench seem solid as well.
What do you think of the warrior Calafiori? I think he can cover the place of Jorginho and Thomas Partey. As for the left-back position, Timber deserves priority over Skelly.
All comments given are good. With regards to our backline, they are the best in the EPL and CL considering the fewer number of goals conceded so far. All what we need is rotation of the players according to matchday opponents. For the engine room, Zubi will not be bad addition not forgetting our own Skelly being tried there.
Now in the attacking lineup, Cunha of Wolves and Gyokeres with our dear Saka can cause the kill of all opponents God bless Arsenal and every contributor.
Timber over both White and Skelly.
Isak or Gyokeres upfront.
Partey stays!
I fear Zubimendi might turn out to be another Lucas Torreira kind of player, technically gifted but physically inadequate for EPL football. I hope am wrong.
Tell me you are joking Jordanz. Either you are joking or you smoking some very heavy sh*t 😲
Raya
Timber Saliba Gabriel MLS
Saka Rice Zubimendi Martinelli
Ødegard
Calafiori
It all sounds good, but just take a closer look at this season.
We are where we are because we did not have adequate back up for either Odegaard or Saka.
We must get solid back-ups for both of them or we will have the same problem again!!
Nwanerie has emerged as short term cover for Saka (but he still has a lot of maturing to do). So we need a really good right winger and a very good on field general now.
We have only 2 “real forwards” Jesus and Trossard,
(Saka and Martinelli are wingers)., and Havertz was bought as a midfielder,
I still say again It was our lack of quality cover that killed our charge for the title this year.
We could blame Arteta for that current lack of quality back-ups, but I would hope he understands what is missing from the squad and can get some new young stars to plug those gaps.
add to the squad in the summer and see what we can do next year!!!!
We need a real goal scorer who can fit into our current attacking style.
Isak would be ideal, but we might not be able to afford him.
However, we do Not need a Darwin Nunez type, unless we completely change our playing style