Sensible Transfers: Arsenal [January 2022]

In this Sensible Transfers series, In this series, we will analyse teams, identify problem areas, and suggest solutions in the form of incoming players.

Arsenal are, still, a team in transition. This season they have made significant progress, and at times show real cohesion. They’ve excelled when playing the teams below them, but struggled against teams above them in the league. So who could Arsenal sign that will take them to the next level?

Alex Stewart suggests solutions for centre forward, winger, and centre midfielder. Illustrated by Marco Bevilacqua.

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[trayano]

Tifo: Their inability to retain the ball and contest the midfield
Also Tifo: The last, and probably least important position, is central midfield

[vecterpls]

This is the first arsenal sensible transfers where it doesn't feel like arsenal are in crisis

[gabrielshartinelli]

We almost played Kolasinac in midfield the other day and you think that's the least important area to strengthen?

[waveplay]

Until we move Pepe on, I don't think right forward is a position of priority. I'd like us to look into a RB to understudy Tomiyasu. This and next window CM and CF is the clear priority. In the summer Leno will likely leave so GK will be on the agenda as well.

[Ponzu]

I agree everything except for CM is actually the most wanted at the moment. Lokonga is not really an established player and can be error-prone. My sensible choice would be, Isak, and Bruno Guimarães. Bruno G is such a baller.

[Jamhot]

Love this series but this was certainly one of the weaker sensible transfers. Not necessarily in the picks (though it needs a little more in depth stats like there used to be) but the actual knowledge of the situation at Arsenal.

For example: CM/CF is a clear priority ahead of wide players. Partey/Lokonga are not the midfield pair - Partey and Xhaka are and Tomiyasu has been so, so much better than just "reliable".

[kohchungwei]

Tifo:... Their inability to retain the ball and contest the midfield...

Also Tifo: Where should Arsenal strengthen? Centre Forward

[downmastermario]

Arsenal needs a good CM, so the pick for this position ofc is Ibrahim Sangaré!

[pepsimax]

If Isak and Kulusevski are paired together it would do wonders in building the Swedish national team. They have played against and with each other for years in Stockholm, so it would be great to see them side by side progressing.

[phineasgage]

As a Swede, how can I not like this video when you pick 2 swedes and one honorable mention? That made me happy.
I think Vlahovic might be better than Isak, but I think Isak fits better in arsenals playstyle. We'll see!

[MaheshMenon]

Can't believe this is the same man that called Benjamin White a lizard boat. I love this channel

[kohchungwei]

Fun fact: both of Tifo's reccomended attackers are Swedish

[FruduBuggins]

Loving the badge designs, as they REALLY hit home the feeling and understanding of the players. Great work design artist!

[becksdennis]

Damn, watching this after the transfer window shut and Kulusevski went to Spurs is tough. Scored on his first start in a win over Man City

[RaZeyLWindBladE]

The vid that I've been waiting for. Especially in a period where for the first time in a long time, we are actually needing future reinforcements, rather than panic buys.

[radensatriadewanto]

If anything I’d think CM is the most important position for us to address

[chasejolley]

“They really need help retaining possession in the midfield!”

“that’s why we recommend a forward and a wide attacker”

[AH-mpfh]

In fairness to Tifo, most teams’ defence starts with the attack - so it was reasonable to suggest that a CF is the most important position. A dual-fold purchase, someone who is good at attacking whilst also able to press and rotate with the wingers. It also provides cover for the central area of the pitch, which Tifo determined was an area of concern for Arsenal.

[Sam-ndsl]

How is Auba still here.
If they do actually get Isak. Damn. He'd be excellent. He's away from the 'hype' mainly because he's away from the PL, playing in England he's gonna get a lot of praise. Brilliant player.

[Belfast-nm]

A rare video from tifo that lacks the insight we expect, due to afcon midfield is the priority then striker and then left wing if anything