I think we got lucky with Arteta. This potentially could have been us with a revolving door of managers.
I do think we are run better overall, but who knows what rash decisions the club makes if the team aren’t performing to the standards expected.
McKenna is apparently linked with them. I hope he doesn’t take it if that is the case. But he’s probably going to get a much better contract if he dies.
Absolutely agree. He hasn’t looked all that convincing and I think injuries have played a part in that. With consistent game time that could change, but it may be worth more selling him if the right bid was made. Kinda why I was in two minds about him.
I also agree with ESR, I just don’t want it to happen xD
Ramsdale as well, I guess? There’s only one team in the world who can have 100’s of millions of pounds of talent on the bench and have them be content to sit there.
These would be a lot of outgoings for one transfer window. But, I suppose we need to be ruthless if we want to maintain the same level of competitiveness against 115 FC.
Soares and Elneny’s contracts expire next month, I think. So, I think they’re both gone regardless.
Tavares and Lokonga should probably be moved on as I don’t see how they fit into Arteta’s plans.
Nelson and Nketiah I think can still improve and are possibly first team members for other teams. But we need upgrades in those areas and I don’t see what they bring to this current side. I think they would benefit from a move for their own development.
Tierney I would love to see continue playing for us, but I can’t see it happening. He’s also had availability issues which is a pretty bit issue.
ESR and Ramsdale are interesting. I would love them to stay, but also have the talent and skill to be playing consistently for a PL side. So, I could see them wanting to move on and it would probably be beneficial for their development. Please don’t go 🙁…
Vieira is talented too, but I don’t know if he has or is capable of what Arteta is after.
Partey is a tough one. I’m split. Half of me thinks it would be better to cash in on him if we can. The other thinks he could be a game changer. Availability I think is the biggest question mark for him. Consistency is also an issue, however I feel it’s more secondary. But only because I think it plays into the first issue.
I feel like there was more I wanted to add but I don’t remember. This is also starting to blow out, so I should stop before I start talking in circles.