With the arrivals of Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Jurrien Timber, Mikel Arteta has made his three key signings of the summer. Whoever joins after would no doubt be a by-the-way signing.
What a job Mikel Arteta is doing at the Emirates. The Arsenal boss is building one of the deadliest Arsenal teams that he expects to win major trophies in the years to come. This summer’s new arrivals are undoubtedly upgrades to what Arsenal had last season. Havertz takes over the Granit role, Rice takes over the Thomas Partey role, and Timber may be favoured for the right-back role.
The trio slot directly into Arsenal’s line-up, but of the trio, who do you think will make the biggest impact on the team next term?
Declan Rice certainly
There is a doubt about Kai Havertz’s impressing at the Emirates after making the switch, considering his inconsistency at Stamford Bridge. Besides the fact that he still needs time to adjust, he may not be an instant hit at the Emirates and is likely to take time to settle in and grasp Arteta’s tactical wishes, although Ian Wright believes Havertz will be the best signing.
On the other hand, Timber is still young, and though there’s a lot of belief in his capabilities, Arteta may seek to introduce him to the team slowly; it may take him a while to fully establish himself in the pace and rhythm of the PL.
But as for Declan Rice, if he is as good as we used to see him at West Ham, he will be undroppable in Arsenal’s starting 11. He may be the player Arteta looks at when he needs things to happen in midfield.
The ex-Hammer has single-handedly deemed Arsenal’s summer transfer window a success. Had he not joined, whatever moves the Gunners would have made this summer, their transfer window would have been a failure in many eyes. Arteta and Edu wouldn’t have pushed to get him for £105 million if they didn’t believe he wasn’t the man to build around.
Declan Rice, arguably the best central midfielder in the PL, will be the most impactful signing for both Arsenal and the PL. Who says no?
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DRice has a good record of doing well at Epl I just hope his price tag won’t impact on his performance. He is a professional though. I give out to DRice to excel. 90/100
Doubts still abound on KHavertz but if Arteta gets his placement in the team right, Havertz should surprise many and worth his amount. 50/50
JTimber comes with a huge pedigree. If his former team mate Martinez is doing well at ManU, I expect Timber to be a hit for Arsenal. 70/100
I think Rice would make much fewer interceptions than the ones he made for West Ham, because most teams park the bus against us
If Timber becomes a regular starter in our defense, he could make a gazillion of forward passes as White did last season
As for Havertz, he would likely not make plenty of assists and goals if he plays in Xhaka’s position
I just hope the new signings can score many goals from set-pieces
I am an optimist as you know so even though I think rice will add to our mf l, I think Havertz’s will be the surprise package for us.
12 plus goals plus assists will hopefully have us talking about . ” that wasn’t a bad buy” for us
I would have thought that a midfield pairing of Partey & Rice would make Arsenal almost unbeatable, so surprised that we are supposedly letting Partey go, although he was very poor by his high standards at the back end of last season.
100% agree? Rice and Partey with Ode infront will be extremely difficult to beat. Unfortunately we paid top money for Havertz so you know he’ll be in the starting 11 somewhere.
Havertz worries me the most Arteta will have to pull out something very special to get the best out of him he was nothing more than average at Chelski and we paid a lot of money for him based on what he’s produced so far if Arteta can get the best out of him then yes be a fantastic signing but the jury is out for now!
Aurélien Tchouaméni.
The squad building in phase 4 is designed to strengthen, upgrade and reinforce specific areas of the team to combat the impending reintroduction to the champions league.
If all three new recruits perform admirably, Havertz position on the pitch would influence a bias rating because most of his involvement would be most likely in the final third as opposed to the others.
Please where did arteta say those rubbish about phase 4
So don’t you think the squad need strengthening in phase 4 ?
Rice probably same position different team, and Timber probably backup for White while Tomiyasu recovers fitness.
Havertz is the big question mark.
“Versatility” didn’t work out well for Havertz at Chelsea.
Hopefully it was caused by constantly changing managers and tactics, that resulted in his sporadic performances.
I think giving him a run in 1 position is better for him and the team rather than constantly changing his position.
I’d rather see Trossard again as a 9 than Havertz, or a productive Trossard on the wing instead of Havertz fumbling to find a position.
I’m hoping he replaces Xhaka as a CM
1. Has Rice for cover and clean up
2. Odegaard as the primary creator
Less pressure on him and he can compliment his teammates rather than trying to be the 70 million star.
He needs time to settle, but by December he should show something to validate his purchase over a true CM since Xhaka left.
To answer the question. It’s Kai obviously because a large portion of the fan base already expect he will fail. I have a horrible feeling that unless he is exceptional bagging goals and assists every week he won’t be fully accepted. We do have a strange outlook as a fan base sometimes it’s almost as if we are looking for him to bomb.
We have to keep Partey.Him Declan and Odegaard will make a dream mid for us.
However if we sell him with no replacement then Declan plays DM,alongside Zinchenko & Odegaard. Kai will have to be on the bench.Thats my opinion as per the visible player strength.
The way i see Havertz is that we got him and Tossard for less than what Chelsea bought that ukrainian dude , so a good deal all round for us.
Rice im not so sure he’s worth that kinda money but should have the biggest impact and we needed back up in midfield and i hope he gets to pair up with TP
Has to be Rice as he is the only automatic starter.
I believe Rice will add a lot of power to our midfield he’s a tough competitor and Havertz will make us look less predictable in the final third teaming up with Marti Odegaard and Jesus I see some intricate stuff coming from that lot ..and I’m unsure of Timber’s starting birth some see a right back others see a Holding replacement and some say it’s both