Arsenal could once again finish a season without a trophy, with Liverpool emerging as strong favourites to secure the Premier League title.
The Gunners have spent the last two campaigns challenging to be crowned English champions, and this season marks their third attempt. Fans remain hopeful that this time will be different, but there is still much to be decided. However, if Arsenal fail to secure silverware this term, there could be significant consequences.
One of the biggest concerns for Mikel Arteta’s side is the possibility of losing key players. The club has assembled an exciting squad, but a lack of trophies may tempt some of their best talents to seek success elsewhere.
William Saliba is one of the players who could be on the move. The French defender has been a standout performer for Arsenal, and it is no secret that Real Madrid are interested in signing him. Should Arsenal end the campaign without silverware, Saliba might see a move to the Spanish giants as the best way to fulfil his ambitions. According to reports from Marca, Real Madrid are monitoring his situation closely.
Another player who could be tempted away is Ben White. The defender has developed into one of the finest in England and remains a key figure in Arsenal’s backline. However, ambition is a crucial factor for any top player, and if a bigger club comes calling with the promise of silverware, White might consider leaving. His consistency and versatility make him an attractive target for Europe’s elite sides.
Martin Odegaard, Arsenal’s captain, also faces an important decision. Wearing the armband for such a historic club is a great honour, but Odegaard will undoubtedly want to add major trophies to his cabinet. If Arsenal continue to fall short, the Norwegian playmaker may feel that his chances of winning titles are stronger elsewhere.
Gabriel Martinelli is another player who might feel the need for a change. The Brazilian winger has been a crucial attacking outlet for Arsenal, but at some point, he will want his efforts to be rewarded with trophies. If Arsenal cannot provide that, a summer transfer could become an appealing option.
Arsenal fans will hope their team can deliver success this season, not only for the glory but also to ensure they keep hold of their brightest talents.
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Players are not stupid, they will only stay for a short while, if they see we don’t look like winning trophies. Some need to go but some we will have no control over. Brace yourselves.
A situation of our own creation unfortunately. Not buying a proper striker in 5 years, although there are quite a few better than Jesus and Havertz; neither are strikers by the way.
Continuing to buy LB’s when our attack has been depleated. Finally after 5 years bring in a backup for Saka; Sterling is a shadow of his former self, and looks a very questionable transfer.
Needing a B2B or another attacking midfielder to rotate / challenge Odegaard. Instead waste weeks chasing Merino, yet another DM type all too similar to Rice, Partey, and Jorghino.
We need a director of football to take charge so Arteta can focus on day to day first team football, and also the manager to change his tactics; grown predictable and stale, some of the most languid football I have seen from this club.
Any misfortune that befall Arsenal for not winning trophies is as a result of Arteta and Arsenal Chiefs taken players and fans for granted, complacency and self agradizness. They have turned everyone that is associated with Arsenal to be like bunch of Israelites that saw the promise land but never got there. Any ambitious play that decides to leave Arsenal can not be blamed..
The bigger concern for me is how to pay for the squad rebuild for next season.
We need at least 6 new quality players just to be competitive. And don’t be surprised if the Club is forced by Kroenke to sell players like Sakiba, Nwaneri, even starboy Saka to fund the rebuild.
Mark my word…this is going to happen!
Saliba is at risk even if we win a trophy. Odegaard and Martinelli should take a look in the mirror if we don’t win anything. Both are good players but neither are irreplaceable IMO.
Most particularly Martinelli.
Gabriel and Saliba are my biggest worry.
I just wish we had a better manager who could spot real talent and look outside the box when buying players rather than going for the tried and tested, ” tall boys”. In that case loosing Saliba would not be a disaster. Of course we would be slightly weakened in that position, but we also have Timber, White, and Califiori to cover. With the Saliba money we could get a real striker and wingback, overall making our starting 11 stronger and giving us better options all round.
Saka, Martenelli and Saliba will surely move in the summer, they would have had enough of the 5 year experiment / phases. Saka to Liverpool is my bet. Gabby M might be tempted too if Saliba departs. Does not matter, phases 6-10 will be implemented, be patient, support the manager, pay for your tickets in time, buy merchandise for the authorized channels and be an optimist. We have Mikel, the third best football coach on earth right now (in terms of wages), so stay calm and enjoy what he offers you,(Cannot believe LFC pay Slot approximately 50% of what Mikel earns)
Bet you a million pound saka doesn’t go Liverpool lol
Makes zero sense
Saka will probably do another season or possibly 2 and then Liverpool will be in for him to replace Salah. He will want to win PL or Champions league and that won’t happen under Arteta. Saka won’t be signing any new contract so Arsenal will be forced to sell.
Thanks Mark, that is what I meant, the lad would eventually replace Salah, some of our fans do not like to face reality. If the manager is not replaced this summer, we can bid adieu to Saliba, his loss will be felt. Saka may not move this summer as he will be returning from an injury layoff, but following summer, he will be gone if we do not win the EPL/UCL
I pray that arsenal wins this seeson
Martinelli has been a disappointment these past 2 seasons, so if good money comes, they shouldn’t make the mistake made when good money came for Jesus.
If Arsenal will move forward, honestly the following need to move on
JESUS, MARTINELLI, JORGINHO, ZINCHENCO, TOMMY, AND Arteta if he’s not ready to develop and be unpredictable. The following should also be replaced with younger and hungrier ones PARTEY, TROUSAD, STERLING AND NETO SHOULD be moved back ASAP.
And lastly, those responsible for buying and selling players have been wasteful and irresponsible: kai business whe what was needed was Xhaka’s replacement, allowing Laca,Auba, Nketia, Rowe, go without a replacement striker, spending such amount on unproven, injury prone Calafiori when it was clear to even the novice that he’s not needed, not moving Jesus and Zinchenco when their stake was still high and they evidently had nothing to offer anymore. Buying Merino instead of evident need of a proven goal scorer.
Guys we are a bit fickle here! We lost our first game in 15. yes we aren’t going to win the league, agree 100% but that is down to our players not performing at their level this season mixed with injuries and Ill discipline. All to be learned from.
We have money to spend in the summer, the group stages of the champions league generated 75m alone.
I think this summer will be one of the greatest. Williams / Sesko / Zubamendi / Garcia will all arrive imo. I also think we will try for Isak too but he may be a step too far.
I think we will win the league next year and I also think we will bring home the champions league either this year or next. That’s right this year.
Terms of players leaving, only ones we don’t want or need. Zinchenko, tomiyasu, Jesus, Jorhinho etc..
Thank you Steve. Someone with a bit of positivity we need a top finisher and two or three more players this summer then and only then will we win trophies . We have outplayed top teams the last 2/3 seasons we are a really good side but we don’t finish teams off when we are in top of them… Top finisher needed.
I believe Arsenal is a stronger team compared to where u think our prayers would want to go, remember we used to cry for champions league positions and now where we are just people forget so easily.
Nelson lam sorry to say this, Arsenal is not winning this season. With the situation we are in right now, l doubt.
We desperately need power upfront which we lucked last Saturday. I hope Arteta will do something about everything that’s happening in the team right now.