A trophyless season was never how Arsenal wanted to end the campaign, but unfortunately, that is exactly how things have turned out.
As disappointing as this season has been, one thing is clear — Arsenal deserve a flawless summer transfer window. If Mikel Arteta’s project is to get the push it needs and finally hit top form, there can be no compromises on signings.
Arteta reveals past transfer frustrations
It is about time Arteta landed his first-choice targets, whatever the cost. Speaking to the media, the Arsenal boss hinted that he has never had a truly perfect summer transfer window.
As reported by the Evening Standard, he admitted that while the club always heads into the summer with a solid plan, they have not yet executed it exactly as intended. “I think sometimes from the plan that we had, and actually what we are able to execute, we have never been able to replicate it exactly,” said Arteta.
Where Arsenal were when he took over compared to where they are now is night and day. The team has clearly progressed under his guidance.
A pivotal summer under Andrea Berta
Despite that progress, with no silverware to show for it, Arteta finds himself under increasing pressure to deliver. However, Arsenal are unlikely to entertain calls for his dismissal. The club still believe in him and, perhaps for the first time, may finally ensure he gets his top targets.
This summer, he must be allowed to enter the market and properly replicate his vision. If the club fail him again and provide fallback options, for example, Raheem Sterling instead of Nico Williams, it would feel like sabotage, and could spell the end of his tenure.
With a top striker, a versatile winger, a midfielder and a goalkeeper reportedly on the wishlist, Andrea Berta will be under the spotlight to oversee a window that truly reflects Arsenal’s ambitions.
Just look at Real Madrid. They have already moved quickly for marquee signings such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Arsenal-target Dean Huijsen, and it is still only May. That is the behaviour of a club that understands what it takes to compete at the highest level.
If Arteta wants Alexander Isak or Benjamin Šeško, Martin Zubimendi, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and goalkeeper Joan García, then let him have them. Only then can supporters truly assess the full extent of his project.
For years, he has been denied dream signings such as Dusan Vlahović, Moisés Caicedo, Mykhailo Mudryk among them. And one could argue that has held his plans back.
What if, this time, he finally gets his players Gooners?
Daniel O
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Fabrizio Romano just said Vlahovic would likely get transfer-listed by Juventus since his contract will expire next year
I hope the new CF won’t be a passenger when he doesn’t score or assist, as Aubameyang was
The good thing about Havertz and Merino is they still work hard to press and drop deep to help our midfielders
Vlahovic is an attack bully, just the type we need but the disrespect or subsequently cold shoulder he showed us does not argue well in his favor
He would be a really good signing and at an affordable price too but no way are we touching him after his previous actions.
Agreed. There’s a way to treat a club even if you don’t want to sign for them. His agents wasn’t even picking our calls. That’s utter disrespect
The same vlahovic that is a passenger at Juventus. You lost me there.
‘ We are all align, the strategic planning since January culminating in the eventual captured of the meticulous Andrea Berta.
Reading between the lines and what been said and information coming from Reliable sources the gaffer will be back to the hilt.
Unlike previous windows the gaffer won’t have it always as Berta will be in the thick of all things
One aspect for Arteta and Berta to consider before they splash the cash is our lack of pace in the midfield area .Odegaard, Partey,Merino and MLS are not quick and neither is Zubimendi.Rice can cover the ground quickly but needs time to pick up speed so there is ,in my mind, a need for more athleticism in our engine room.
This is a very pertinent issue. It is perhaps one of the reasons for the controlled possession that is part of Arsenal’s tactics. The obvious question is what options are available?
@Grandada well said👌
I have always thought about that but Arteta seem to see otherwise. That’s the edge PSG had over Arsenal. Too sloppy many times in midfield, only DRice moves the ball quickly.
I think MLS can move the ball quickly if ever allowed to play in midfield by Arteta.
If we mess around in this transfer window and do not acquire a top forward and left winger then it will very clear that the board only objective is top 4 and CL money and Us fighting for the title was an overachievement not a necessity. Even Arteta and Rice have publicly called for reinforcement.
“Finish the season, go to the beach for a few days – and make sure the people upstairs do what they have to do,” This quote is as obvious as he can get without calling out the owners directly.
Answer to the headline “he would still f k up next season “
Surely it’s time to change managers,he’s done a solid job but he’s not a winner ,same as his playing career .
Some managers have that extra thing about them (look at slot )this egotistical prat does not .
We are 4th in global football in spending over the last 10 years Liverpool are 17th ,says a lot .
Get rid ,could get the new manager bounce like Liverpool and actually win something ,not the set piece trophy an actual trophy that shows up in the record books 100 years from now
But mate a section of fans ( including on here ) and our owners see this is more then acceptable
Then they are bigger clowns than our manager Dan and that takes some doing .
Excuses after excuses that’s all I read daily .
Who do you suggest we get to replace Arteta Dan Kit?
Oh dear this old question 😂
Tony pullis
Big Sam
Dam ,the queue is endless ….
How about jover ,seems to think he’s a coach ,would suit the narrative.
You could add Lampard or Gary Neville to that list. Maybe even George Graham.
Seems Arteta is the best thing that has happened to us and can ever happen. Wonder how come other unqualified managers are winning things while the irreplaceable one doesn’t
Come on what are you saying? Haven’t you seen how Liverpool have struggled to replace Klopp, one of the best managers of this generation? Haven’t they been relegated as a result?
Right on the money as always DK!
This is a case of treating the symptoms while the root cause got his contract renewed at ridiculous wages.
15 million a year HH ,imagine that ,why would he leave ,talks about loving the club 🖕,no renewals coming his way (hopefully club have learnt )first renewal was when we was in 4th with 3 games to go and spuds pipped us (embarrassing to say the least )not mentioned here recently ,wonder why .
Second renewal came after we let go a 7 point lead .
A case of not learning ,let’s hope we aren’t 3rd time lucky
He’s secured runner-up for 3 consecutive seasons, narrowly missing out on the title in 2 of them. Why on earth would they or anyone else even suggest changing manager? It’s his first job. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a fan of his but the level of disrespect shown for what he has achieved and continues to achieve is truly staggering.
Because when clubs like Chelsea, Man city and recently spent sh***t load of money they started winning something.
Arteta is a good coach imo and you don’t even have to be great coach to win all the time. You need some element of luck which our coach doesn’t have coupled with him not being a great coach.
With the amount the club had spent in the last 5 years we deserved a trophy or two.
Because when clubs like Chelsea, Man city and recently spent sh***t load of money they started winning something.
Arteta is a good coach imo and you don’t even have to be great coach to win all the time. You need some element of luck which our coach doesn’t have coupled with him not being a great coach.
With the amount the club had spent in the last 5 years we deserved a trophy or two. Take whatever you and I think he has achieved in his five and half seasons with us and compare that with what Slot achieved in his only season there you find your answer.
I’ve just read a piece on the BBC website, where Guardiola has come out and said that there’s only three teams that are in the Champions League next season that have won trophy’s this season.
It would seem that Guardiola, just like Arteta classes the Community Shield as a trophy. So, now we know where Arteta got the idea from, or was it the other way around. 😂🤣👍😉
This piece is subtlety insinuating that MA has barely gotten the players he wanted over the years, this is false.
First we were told we must wait for MA to get his own squad to judge him, now that he’s fallen short again apparently he’s never had his own squad. What’s the next excuse??
Is the truth so difficult to say? The truth that MA has done extremely well but he lacks that winning edge to get us over the line.
Bang on the money mate 👍👍
They don’t believe half of the excuses they make. They do not care about winning, losing or any kind of results. Its all about Arteta. Its a psychological thing because all Arteta die-hards are anti Wenger to the core. It’s not a coincidence.
These are the same people who ridiculed top 4 trophy and downplay the invincibles.
They told us we should give Arteta 3 years to win the league, then they changed it to 5.
5 is up now what are they saying?
No team or manager in the world gets all the first choice players they want so that’s not really an excuse. And has Arteta not got the players he wanted? Shocking assumption from the writer
Give him all the funds and backing but also give him one more season.
And how come the article still calls it “project”? Been long I heard that.
By now,some of our good players are already thinking of where they can go so that they can lay there hands on a trophy because they can’t do that while playing for arsenal.
It has to be said that the greatest beneficiaries of the Arteta era are the Kroenkes. They are surely smiling all the way to the bank.
For the fans worldwide, its disheartening to keep watching this next season episode. I can’t imagine how i will be feeling, if the spuds win a European championship this season.
Let’s be honest, the only transfer the media or anyone of us care about is which striker is he getting. There are only a few clear choices in my opinion:
Viktor Gyökeres is an absolute animal and I can’t imagine there’s too many Premier League defenders looking forward to facing him. Whether he turns into an Isak or a Darwin is anyone’s guess but he has the tools.
Susan Vlahovic is a beast, and as someone pointed out he bullies defenders with his physicality. He would be a great fit but is unlikely to work as hard as Kai.
Jonathan David is the hardest pressing striker in Europe and more than capable of finding the net as well. The cheapest option here, so an easy option.
Benjamin Sesko remains a popular choice with Arteta and the media but I’m not convinced. Ok, he’s playing in a better league than Gyökeres or David but his goal return is no better than Havertz’.
Ollie Watkins is capable and works hard but is 29 and therefore no sort of investment and the pathetic offer on deadline day soured the whole business. My least favourite option.
My preference is for Gyökeres or Vlahovic but everyone is likely to have a different favourite. Berta has his work cut out and this is the biggest decision he is likely to face during his entire time with Arsenal.
Just bring in a few players and we should be good shop smartly if money constraints.
Ins
Leroy sane & Jonathan David (both free)
Zubimendi – 55mil
Gyokeres – 60 mil
Eze – 65 mil
Joan Garcia – 20 mil
Total – 200 mil only
Raya / Garcia
MLS / Calafiori
Gabriel / Kiwior
Saliba / White
Timber / Tomiyasu
Zubimendi / Partey
Rice / Merino
Odegaard / Eze /Havertz
Martinelli / Trossard
Gyokeres / David
Saka / Sane / Nwaneri
We could offload the rest and should be good to go.