Why replace Emmanuel Adebayor with another striker when it would be better to spend on a holding midfielder?
It seems those happy to see Adebayor go are delighted because they believe Wenger will replace the Togo man with another striker. Marouane Chamakh and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar are two names Arsenal fans pronounce rapidly when asked who they want Adebayor to be replaced with.
But why? Let’s examine how the starting line-up would be at the moment:
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Sagna – Gallas – Vermaelen – Clichy
Song
Arshavin – Fabregas – Nasri
Eduardo – Van Persie
What’s so bad about the above line-up? I mean, up front, believe me, we are safe, more than safe. The number of available combinations for Wenger to start with next season will be a lot. Personally, I believe Eduardo and Van Persie should be the two regulars up front but as in the old days I used to say that Adebayor and Eduardo was the best possible striking force, then Bendtner may as well replace Adebayor in that role and team up with Croatian.
Now speaking of Nicklas, he did incredibly well alongside Carlos Vela but to be honest, the Mexican delighted us alongside whoever he played, especially Eduardo in the F.A. Cup. I still remember with a smile the kiss Eduardo gave to the youngster for providing the assist and trust me, there’s plenty more to come from Carlos.
And what about Arshavin? What makes you think he would not succeed as a striker alongside Robin or Eduardo with Vela securing the vacant role on the wing? Not to mention Theo. Seriously, a new striker would just add unnecessary healthy competition up front.
Central midfield is however an area we should focus on. As much as you may love Denilson and/or Song and/or Diaby, you have to understand that last season was a “test”, a test which maybe with the exception of Song they didn’t really pass with flying colours. Meaning, that there’s no guarantee whatsoever that next season they will deliver from start to finish.
So there, in central midfield is where the remaining cash should go in my opinion. And if you really don’t trust Robin, Eduardo, Carlos and Nick, then there’s always a certain Jay-Alistaire Frederick “Jay” Simpson as a valid backup.
And finally, just like yesterday, let’s not forget the battle John Hartson is fighting. He is in a critical condition after emergency surgery on his brain. Keep on fighting John, keep on fighting man, just as you used to do on the pitch.
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Sagna – Gallas – Vermaelen – Clichy
Fabregas
Walcott – Nasri – Arshavin
Huntelaar–Van Persie
Sell Bendner to and by a good DM like Yaya Toure !!!!
nice article but if wenger buys say cana that will leave us with 15 mil so why not add to those and bring another striker
I do believe that you have a valid argument tbf but what we do lack is a proven goal scorer in the Fernando Torres or David VIlla mould. Van Persie got 20 goals in all competitions last season, while that is a good strike rate we need someone who can get about 30 goals a season, a new TH14. Huntelaar would be a good option but his lack of pace could be a problem and all other proven goal scorers are vastly over priced and we all know Mr.Wenger’s policy. So all in all I think a lot of the money should be spent on a holding midfielder such as Lorik Cana or possibly even bring back Flamini. Also we still lack height in our defence and I think a quality defender at low price is needed (I’m thinking Metzelder from Real Madrid). Our defence let us down last season not our attack and so hopefully Wenger brings in Cana and Metzelder, that would be a dream come true for me.
I agree with the person who wrote this article. But honestly, I think we should buy either Huntelaar or Dzeko who at max will cost us 10-15 mil..and the rest 10-15 to be spent on a defensive midfielder like Lorik Cana. As for Arshavin, I say he should be given a free role like a CF just behind the strikers. Like 4-3-1-2
Sagna—-Gallas—-Vermaelan—-Clichy
Walcott—-Fabregas—-Nasri—
Arshavin
Eduardo/Huntelaar—-RVP/Vela/Bendtner
Dont understand why fans always pick an ideal line-up without a holding midfielder, or having cesc or nasri there instead.
Some even think a CM of cesc and arshavin would be good…
And also why can’t people bring themselves to leave walcott out of the starting line-up. Hes not proven himself as good enough to be starting every game. When hes up against players like arshavin, nasri and rosicky (even vela to be honest) there really is no contest over who should be playing. Walcott has had some amazing moments in the side, but vela had as many such moments in his handful of matches last season as walcott has in his 3 years at the club, ie, the mexican is blatantly a more consistent performer currently and would be more effective if he got a decent run of matches as theo has had many times already
These english guys get such a free ride
One of those crystal stemware players goes down, you want bendtner in there, seriously i’ve seen elephants with better moves. Vela, one shove and he’ll go down, we need a big target who can run and do the things that actually lead to goals, it’s probably going to be chamahk. It’s understood we need a dm, we’ve needed one since flam left.
25M is nothing to sneeze at and Wenger could do quite a bit with that money. Buying someone like Chamakh is not about who we already have but about changing tactics and the dimension of the play. When we need something new or different then various players are needed. I propose Wenger could buy 3-4 players on 25M if he really wanted. We need the depth and depth is one of the keys to a successful title push.
I notice nobody seems to have put kolo toure in there line up, weve been linked with him, is this a player you would like to see leave ?
i like the way no-one is counting Rosicky in their teams which is undersatndable coz his been out for so long thats why um lokingorward to his return he is goin to be like a new signing it sounds like a cliche but its really the truth.
Um sure we will Chamakh,cant see Wenger goin for Huntelaar he is jus too big a personality for our manager to deal with coz Huntelaar wouldnt want to come to compete for a position he would much rather come for guaranteed positon and experience has told me Wenger panics alot when he has a disgruntled player on the bench so pretty sure will be round for the Emirates Cup.
DM position is interesting everyone goes on but Inler and Cana but all these are established players who Wenger finds hard to bring himself to ring in,he is more intent on bringin in young players not yet in the spotlight and Blaise fits that pefectly so does Chamakh compared to Huntelaar and Inler/Cana.
PLEASE PEASE ADE FINALISE YOUR TRANSFER TODAY,MY CHAMPAGNE BEEN ON ICE ALL WEEK…..
I think that Wenger can prbly buy both the DM we need and the striker to replace Ade. Don’t get me wrong, Eduardo and RVP are excellent but niether of them are fit enough or consistent enough to score like TH14 or Bergkamp. Now if we sell Ade for 25 million euros or so, that should easily be enough for two, maybe three good players. Word on the street is that Bordeaux might be willing to sell Chamakh for about 9 or 10 million euros leaving us with 15 million to spend on a DM like Miguel Veluoso, Lorik Cana, or Blaise. And as far as players like Theo, Rosicky, and Vela go, I think by working them into the squad as “supersubs” we create more depth in the team, which is exactly what we need to win.
Funny how we all percieve our team in different ways. I think this will be a great year for Bendtner. I also agree we don’t need a striker and this has just clouded the defense issue.
Who will back up Gallas and Vermaelen ? Another no nonsense big defender is a must. Haven;t seen Senderos since he came back, might have improved ? and a Viera/Flamini clone would be good.I understand French as a first languge is a priority.
Evrytin has been spkn.sign attacker n a midfielder.we r done.
i think arsene must buy huntelaar because he is more experienced than chamack ,huntelaar is a serialgoalkiller born! his performence in spain is amazing and my drean team for arsenal is
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sagna hangeland vermaelen clichy
walcott fabregas nasri
huntelaar van persie arshavin
Well, I have to give you the seal of approval on this one.
Wenger likes strikers who can create and link up play as much as they get on the end of chances. The way Arsenal play, with swift passing bringing in the whole team, means that more often than not an Arsenal striker is asked to pull defenders out of position rather than be direct and go for goal. This frustrates some supporters who like to see more direct play, but it seems to work… and it’s mighty pretty to watch.
The line-up of strikers and inside-forwards we already have seems tailor made for this kind of play. Eduardo is a classic finisher, Bendtner is more of a traditional centre-forward, but both can also create. Then you’ve got van Persie, who can do pretty much everything, and then a raft of wingers / inside forwards who can make and finish chances – Arshavin, Rosicky, Walcott, Vela, and a couple of youngsters like Wilshere and Merida…
I would love for the loyal and hardworking players that we already have up front to be allowed to shine. In central midfield, I’m not so sure we can afford to take the same chance for another season.
why sell adebayor yet wenger claims he was building his young team? this would lose sense or direction. Buy midfielder who can play along side with Fabregas and we see what next this incoming season
——————Almunia
Sagna – Gallas – Vermaelen – Clichy
——————Cana
——-Nasri – Fabregas – Rosicky
—————–Arshavin
——–Eduardo – Van Persie
With money to spare on Hazard and that Chelsea prospect Nouble!
Now ur the one who has got it right we need a holding midfielder who is a leader and has got vision and thats Cana since Melo is gone to protect Fabrigas and make him more creative cheers bro.We also need Kolo.and from Ade sale Wenger should bring chamakh for he’s fast and skillful than Ade.
Kolo was the best defender in the team last season. Well am happy u are not Prof Wenger to leave him out of your various selections. A Huntelaar will be spicy + an Inler for DM not even high spending madrid can stand us.
buy huntelaar and inler
Option A :
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Sagna – TOURE – Vermaelen – Clichy
ROSICKY – Cesc – DENILSON – Nasri
Arshavin
van Persie
Option B :
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Sagna – TOURE – Vermaelen – Clichy
Cesc – DENILSON
WALCOTT – Arshavin – Nasri
van Persie
Option C :
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Sagna – TOURE – Gallas – Clichy
Song
Nasri – Cesc – Arshavin
van Persie – Eduardo
We need to spend the money wisely. Buy one great holding midfielder (Cana / Veloso / M. Diarra) and a couple of squad players to back our first team up (Tasci / Metzelder, Hazard / Almeida).
Get rid of Eboue, Silvestre, Djourou (loan), Diaby, Bendy (loan).
You’r so write,you have Arsenal in you’r heart….you shold be next to wenga @ technicol beanch…ofcouse we need to stranthen our buck…(center difander.Thanks.
Yes in an ideal world Mr Wenger will listen to the fans and buy Huntelaar and Inler. With them two in our squad I believe we are a shoe-in for the double and challenge the CL. however we all know Mr Wengers policies and I will bet my left testicle it’s not going to happen.
Although a valid point, I don’t agree with this article. Arsenal plays over 60 games a season the ‘dream starting line up’ that we all would like to see is impossible week in week out. Our squad lacks the depth of Chelsea and Man U, less we forget last season when the squad was plagued with injuries and we struggled to find the back of the net. There is no question we need a replacement for Ade and a DM and the two best candidates for that are Huntelaar and Inler.
on the subject of spending the adebayor 25mill windfall, i would celebrate that chamaks side is keen on a silvestre part exchange, making 1) chamak a lot less than the 7 mill value on him, 2) allowing us to bring in hangeland on silvestres wages therefore have a more solid and longer term central defensive solution – remember we have reservations about gallas and toure and indeed silvestre and we want 3) motuoide who is valued at less than 3 mill anywhere. My sums to me say we who have lots of good change both in the bank and on the pitch if we trade matuide, chamak and hangeland for adebayor and silvestre. you might ask me whether i know chamak or matuide and i will tell you that i do not, but i know that if wenger has identified them as good additions, we wont get any better than that. The alternative is him procastinating, banking on the tried and failed and the money going into the arsenal share value which i as a supporter wont enjoy, definitely not as much as players that could be additions and alternatives into the squad
Almunia sagna-gallas-vermaleen-clichy cana/inler/veloso nasri-fabregas-arshavin fabiano-rvp sub-fabiansky,toure,gibbs,rosicky,walcott,bendtner,eduardo wt this squad we wil demolish any opposition,bigspenders inclusive
ADEBAYOR IS HAVING SECOND THOUGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG I cannot handle this anymore , he is worried that people might think he is a gold digger>>>> who cares just go please had such a peacefull sleep didnt need to wake up to this…If he stays we wont win A THING>> Chris keep this on your archive…a
We need a dm more than anything else and why everyone is choosing cesc as a dm.then we should go for a finisher eduardo isn’t one neither chamach who I think is a bad player he is a mini adebayor (same style) so huntelaar is the one or it seems everyone have forgotten that etoo is avaible. And for the dm we should buy Cana/veloso/toulalan.
So the formation would be:
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sagna. Kolo. Verma. Clichy
Cana/toulalan/veloso
rosicky/nasri. Cesc. Arsha
Vper. Etoo/huntelar
Now on the other side I have been taking a look at mr chamakh his finishing does nhot look much better than that of adas but his style of play will suite us much better as he seems to be a very good drippler…But would love Huntelaar as I believe he will feast on the chances the team will create for him…Why not just sell bendtner and buy both of them??
I believe our biggest issue is that we have a big squad but with many many average players..Why not sell the likes of diaby and Bendtner and denilson and rather reduce the numbers a bit but have quality everywhere you look???Doesnt Van P,Dudu, Huntelaar and chamakh sound better?
I do believe that eboue still has a vital role to play this season as he is very good back up to sagna and he was much improved at the end of last season and his crosses are much better than that of sagna..Hope gael and sagna been practicing how to cross a bit during the pre season…
Adebayor PLease please leave…
i say put Arshavin up in strike so arsenal dnt need a striker,and get a dèfénder and a d.mid
Get Vieira back for one season
Holding Midfileder whilst we look for a younger replacement and but Ibrahimavoic up front with RVP
He can head the ball and has experiance come to think of it so can vieira
BUY XABI ALONSO !
HE’S THE ONLY MISSING PIECE!
1. He wants to go and he anit no henry so let him go and we need a out and out goal scorer, i bthink we should get van nistelrooy and like bobby said get vieira back for 1 season coz we not got enuff experiance and its goin be another wot if seasons.
Mike – please, xabi alonso is a good player (not amazing btw) but hes not the sort of player we’re missing.
He could replace fabregas, but would be awful next to him in a pair.
If we started playing 3 CMs, then nasri could perform his role just as well, and will get better. Rosicky, if he gets anywhere near his old self would be 10 times better.
Im not sure what “the missing piece”. Im not sure there is just one piece missing. I think we have a pretty strong squad throughout, cover in all positions, but if we really want to win something, strengthening in either defence, midfield or up front would probably help a lot.
25 mils is a good step forward in easing our debt. The recession is pinching the clubs really hard and Arsenal with its property redevelopments is hit harder than most. Real Madrid and Citeh are the exception, not the rule. Barca haven’t bought anyone and are trying to offload Eto’o before the end of his contract, ManU have replaced Ronaldo and Tevez with Valencia and Owen and Ferguson said that was it for the summer, AC Milan is offloading players etc etc.
The dreamers among you can drool while reading on whoever the press links to us but come September we’ll have to do with the team we have now. It’s not the end of the world either, we will be stronger than last year while none of Chelsea, ManU or Pool look like they will (ManU certainly won’t).
Oh and Vieira is a legend but he is not even close to premiership quality now (that is when he is not injured).