My positive outlook is that like last summer we know the final pieces are needed. Berta has a far easier job than what Edu had when he came.

I just hope it’s not project players who need time. That’s my worry with Nico or Gittens. Aim for PL proven and real quality on the continent like Rodrygo.

I say this with appreciation for Havertz but he is not scoring that goal. Especially with his right foot.

I don’t know if he comebacks but would love to see Saka CF at Bernabeu or Atleti. Then you’re keeping Nwaneri in the team and saving the legs of our best player.

Saka can also play back to goal, strength to hold off defenders and turn. Merino becomes sub CF option.

I like the midfield planning Arsenal are doing with Nypan and Zubimendi. Just would be nice if they take the same approach on the attack.

I would recommend fans watch Arteta’s pre match presser today. As direct and clear as he’s ever been around transfers. Sounded like a person who couldn’t hide his frustration anymore.

Said this right at the start at Jan and I stand by it. We should be in for him at the price and wages he will want.

“If one player was available to win the title, they would do it” - sorry that cannot be your transfer strategy. That player unless it’s Vini or Mbappe does not exist.

I would argue Kvara might be that and Arsenal did nothing. The aim is to rebuild the forward line, it needs to start now.

Everything about the summer window is bizarre but especially this. Not sure Vieira is good but had to buy someone.

I think Arsenal believed Havertz was title calibre #9 after a good run of form and Saka/Odegaard would stay fit all season again hence lack of business. Two costly miscalculations.

Garnacho there for the goal 👀

I wonder if fans would take Garnacho at Arsenal. Seems like a brat but can play both wings, good numbers for a 20 yr old and much rather go for him than Rashford.

Not biggest fan of Cunha’s fit so fine it won’t happen but Arsenal still have to do something to save the season.

If summer target can’t be pushed up, find a young piece that won’t block future business. Or overpay for the second option on the list. Lpool grabbed Gakpo and Diaz in Jan.

I can see Arteta wanting Rashford, he’s been highly complimentary before and type of distressed asset that club might like. Think we need to avoid at all costs tbh the time to get him was two years ago before the new deal.

In Arteta’s brain when we do this it means we will win. But I watch Liverpool concede double the shots and xG, yet come hardly lose. They back themselves to score more.

I wonder if opening ourselves up to encourage the opposition would actually help our attackers get more space.

I would love us to target Lookman in January. Exactly the type of goalscoring mentality we miss. Makes the right runs, gets shots off 1v1, big transition threat. Contract runs out in 1.5 years so this is more realistic than people think.

When we face well coached mid blocks, we are very reliant on our patterns to create chances and sometimes you need players to force the issue through a pass, dribble, create a yard and shoot.

Arteta deserves blame for this because our attackers can’t do this. Saka and Ø aside.

Arsenal can’t carry Zinchenko and Tomiyasu no longer. Sell both, extending latter was terrible decision. Getting another player similar to Kiwior but would be available every week would be better than having those two show up once every three months.