Sensible Transfers: Arsenal

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Welcome to Sensible Transfers, where we look at a team's weaknesses and look at realistic solutions to those problems in the transfer market.

Arsenal were so close to winning the Premier League, yet fell short at the end against an unstoppable Manchester City. How does Mikel Arteta need to strengthen his squad to put up a better fight in the coming season?

#AFC #Arsenal #premierleague

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Timestamps:
00:00 Sensible Transfers: Arsenal
00:23 Arsenal's Problems
00:51 What Arsenal are up to in the transfer market
01:18 Striker | Need more open-play goals
03:18 Midfielder | Breaking defensive blocks
05:55 How Calafiori changes Arsenal
07:10 Squad Depth | Players who are First XI quality
07:32 Mikel Merino | Direct, attacking passer
08:10 Fabian Ruiz | Versatile problem solver
09:13 Difference-Maker
13:12 Our Sensible Picks

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[TheJtorres]

This is the best "sensible transfers" yet. Top picks on all candidates.

[DenyPratama]

I think Pedro Neto also ticks a lot of boxes because Williams is probably going to Barcelona.
Highly technical, can play both wings, PL proven, he need that big move to top clubs!

[GunnerHewrote]

Why even talk about Zubimendi when it's been widely reported that he has absolutely no intention to leave Real Sociedad. He's just as unavailable as de Jong and Bruno G.

[seany]

With respect, half the Spain squad has been named in this video. The previous format under Alex with lower key stat based picks made for much more interesting videos. Still love JJ

[Userd]

They need to strengthen their left side, dont they? Calafiori, Merino and Eze would be an excellent window for them. Merino's got the defensive game as well as attacking thrust and close control to unlock a low block. Eze would make their left even more dynamic, in tandem with Merino and Calafiori, bringing balance to the side. But Eze will probably move to Spurs or City, what I read. Maybe Summerville or Boga is an alternative.

[janhopis]

Wow, Arsenal should sign all the players they're already interested in, most of whom happened to just win the Euros with Spain. Great analysis.

[patrickbateman]

The video says Arsenal scored 86 goals in the Premier League but that's wrong. Arsenal scored 91 goals. Maybe someone at the Athletic mistakenly read Liverpool's goals scored stat, which is 86??

[BeforeThisNovember]

Angelo Stiller is flying under everyone’s radar. He’s literally perfect for us.

[edreezyforreezy]

Timber and Martinelli are going to surprise a lot of people, I'm here for it. 😊

[funisanartform]

I know some people think Rice ain't a 6 cos he can't pass like Rodri or Busquets, but thats a ridiculous standard to hold a 6 to. Casemiro was never like that at Madrid. Progressed the ball well & thats it. Rice is the same. And guess who they put next to Casemiro? Kroos & Modric. What would have worked at the Euros was Rice at 6 & Wharton next to him. No one at 6 is better at defensive duties than Rice. Even Rodri struggles vs counterattacks. Rice just needs a top passer next to him. If he joined a season earlier, Xhaka & Rice would have been a class combo. Rice's carrying isn't wasted at 6 either. When he's deep & under pressure, it lets him keep the ball vs aggressive opponents & escape to bring his side out of trouble or even start a counterattack.

[Hyde_Hill]

Glad you are back. So Nico Williams is the new Ibrahim Sangare? Instead of Eze maybe Olmo or Xavi Simons? Also some outside the box picks would have been nice. "Lesser known" players.

[caffeine_]

Best series on this channel is back!!!!
Thank you

[Redblockish]

I'm sad it's not a Tifo video but JJ talking about my club's potential transfers is always going to make me happy.

[hazdaman]

Just wanted to say I have loved these in the Arteta era of brilliance and lately been going through it pretty rough. Seeing this pop up has made my week im buzzing again for the new season. Just felt compelled to show my appreciation. Hope everyones keeping happy and healthy.

[rodric]

Completely agree. As a Liverpool fan, I wanted Calafiori, Zubimendi and Nico Williams for us and watching this, they make a ton of sense for Arsenal too.

[rgjwwrf]

I feel like Trossard is already a really good difference maker.
Crucial Goals against Porto and bayern Munich also crucial goals in the epl

[michaelmwanza]

Pedro Neto is more realistic and would be a great addition in my opinion.
But Eze makes so much sense too sheesh.

[kleec]

Wait, no backup for Saka? So when Saka is out of form like many matches in last season, we should stuck for 90 minutes where the ball stuck at the right side and no option for replacement?

[Theevilrhino]

I was just thinking to myself yesterday that I could really do with a tifo sensible transfer vid and you guys delivered. With the best club in the world, no less :)

[aamirsohail]

Very good JJ ! Love it... Totally agree 💯