Arsenal fans have always complained about not signing world class players. Wenger though has changed to some extent after bringing a few in the past two seasons.
Without shadow of a doubt, the likes of Cazorla, Ozil and Alexis are world class players and they have other top quality stars in the squad as well.
The question is, who will be Arsene Wenger’s next key signing for Arsenal that will push them towards Premier League title.
Their attacking midfield department is well and truly settled with quality players for starting XI and also for the depth.
As far as midfield is concerned, they previously lacked a strong holding mid star but Coquelin solved that problem for good and Gunners have two creative central midfielders who can also add to attack in the form of Ramsey and Wilshere.
As far as defense is concerned, perhaps central defender might be needed, although they did sign Paulista in winter. They have decent fullbacks as well like Bellerin, Gibbs, Chambers and Monreal.
Arsenal re linked with Cech but it will be fair to say that Ospina had a strong first season for Arsenal and Szczesny is more than a decent backup.
Hence, the key signing that Arsenal really need this summer is that of a top quality goal scorer. Gunners must sign a proven striker if they are to challenge for the PL title next season.
Names like Higuain, Benzema and Martinez are linked but will Arsenal splash the cash to sign one or just rely on Giroud, Welbeck and Walcott?
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Higuain ,Isco and two excellent attacking players and possible for Arsenal to sign in addition to one of a number of defensive midfielders who are available. We have more than ten players who are just getting their wages and warming the bench and it is high time for a change and renewal with youg talented and energetic players.
Those players we’re urging Arsenal to buy were discovered by other teams. The problem with Arsenal fans is they can’t wait to see their own players in the academy mature, they want them to hit the ground running. If you buy some striker now, what will you make of up and coming Chuba Akpom? We’ve already sold Benik Afobe and we may buy him at great price in the future. What can we say about Gedion Zalalem, Isaac and co who are ready to break into the first team next season. Maybe we only need another defensive midfielder to complement Coquelin, otherwise we can source others within.
Arsenal might add a center back and a defensive midfielder.
If Le Prof thinks Coquelin is really the answer, he might add a player like Nigel De Jong as a short terms back up and insurance against injury. De jong is 29, he’s out of contract at AC Milan, and he’s a proven midfield destroyer. He could give Arsenal 2-3 quality years at or close to his best while Coquelin proves his mettle and continues his development. It is pretty obvious Arteta can not play that role against top teams, though he can still do the job against most PL competition. Ditto for Flamini. The problem is, signing a World Class player who will have to fight for his place is not all that easy. Convincing a player like Lars Bender or Morgan Schneiderlin to come when they’ll have to battle Coquelin for a place in the team isn’t easy when they have a first team role sorted where they are.
At Center back, a similar situation exists. To break into the Arsenal first team, a player will need to be world class. Koscielny, Mertesacker, and Paulista are all top class center backs. Chambers is showing signs he might evolve into a similar player. Chelsea recruits depth by paying massive wages, but Arsenal do not, as a rule, follow that model. A player like Benedikt Howedes, for example, would be really useful, offering cover and quality in several positions; but would he come to a bigger club to be a squad player?
Rely on Giroud, Walcott and Welbz.
Buy Draxler for the right attacking role and let Draxler rotate with whoever is playing CF from time to time, like Alexis can from the left (and did during the FA Cup final). Draxler knows where the net is and rumors have it that Wenger has thought about Draxler as a CF… Arsenal and Wenger will be the best bet for him to turn into the best player he can be.
Look at how RvP was converted from Left Wing to CF and if it wasn’t for his injuries he would of been recognised a lot earlier. Henry was put out wide to get an education and moved centrally when rejoining Wenger. Theo was a wide player and now looks to finally be a central forward.
Draxler has the same prospect…
Walcott and Welbz would be intremental as they are capable of playing out wide and contribute to an attack from out wide, this allows fluidity from our front 3 and no 1 striker will be responsable for scoring 30+ goals… instead we should have 3 attackers who can score 25+ goals each.