DEBATE: Picking Your Club's BEST Signing This Decade!

The latest episode of the Lowdown sees @LyesBouzidi join Dougie and Michael to debate each big six club's best signing since 2020-21!

What has been the defining transfer of Arsenal's rise under Mikel Arteta this decade? Odegaard arrived in 2021, Saliba returned from loan in 2022 and Declan Rice has proved an excellent big money signing too.

Who has been Liverpool's best signing during an era in which their spine has stayed largely the same? We discuss the impacts of Jota, Konate, Luis Diaz and Mac Allister. And what about Chelsea? Do we need to look back to the success of the Thomas Tuchel era or crown the contribution we've seen from Cole Palmer over the last year?

And perhaps our most interesting debate comes with Man United, who have had a patchy transfer record over the last five years to say the least – can anyone be considered a total success at Old Trafford?

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
01:30 Liverpool’s best signing since 2020
11:10 Man City – does anyone match Haaland?
13:05 Haaland v Rodri – who’s more important?
16:49 Arsenal – Saliba? Odegaard? Rice?
27:12 Chelsea – Thiago Silva or Cole Palmer?
39:36 Tottenham – Van de Ven? Romero? Kulusevski? Bentancur?==
47:49 Man United – has anyone been a success?

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[TheAltcoinApe]

Finally a god tier Prime Sunday Vibes line up, Lyes is a young Pat regen 🔥

[dj]

This «decade» means 2020-2030.
Saliba was signed to Arsenal as a 17 year old in 2017.

[alexdodd]

Saliba has been immense but technically he signed before this decade. So odegaard would have to be my pick.

[Kheyoo]

It has to be Ødegaard for Arsenal, has to. Saliba has changed the defense, made it impenetrable while Ødegaard has changed the entire team. The attitude, the work rate, the vibe and the whole class of the team is made better because of Martin. He is also Mikel's right hand man on the pitch, he bases so much of the tactics on Ødegaard doing what he does. Just see how, after just a couple of matches without the captain in the starting 11 they have suddenly turned in to "Mourinho park the bus" according to so called experts and rival fans.

[levicoker]

I was begging god that Liverpool signed Mickey Van de Ven. What a player

[omarfaruquexy]

From a Chelsea fan, I think Arteta was the best signing. He changed Arsenal. Its kind of like Sir Alex, give him anyone- he will make a decent team. The way he axed Aubameyang, the way he changed the loser culture. Yes Odegaard, Saliba are good, but Arteta has MADE them good.

[granth]

Crazy that Man United's best signing this decade has been Jadon Sancho and thats cos of his performances away from United on loans.

[nicodiangelo]

As a Liverpool fan, macalister. Jota is inconsistent af, his link up play is really mid. His finishing is one of the best in the league but his dribbling and playmaking have been so frustrating to watch at times. Macalister has been Mr consistent for us, he’s never had anything below a 7/10 imo since joining and has been the staple in our midfield

[sirfloryan]

Whats the point of this? This decade has 6 years to come..dont get it

[coreyhobson]

That guy in the middle looks like a mix of Harry Potter and Tobey Maguire

[stighelmer]

Its Brennan Johnson for me. That kid is going to continue scoring. What a talent.

[abz]

Tough for United but I think Hojlund had a decent first season and will push on to the next level this season.

[somtonzeamalu]

Arsenal fan here .. i can say that saliba is the best signing we made cuz when you look at the transformation we've had it all Started when saliba stepped foot in that first eleven.

[James-bbix]

Chelsea its easily Thiago Silva..one of the all time greats came to the best league in the world at an old age and completely bossed it. Helped win Chelsea their 2nd UCL more than arsenal btw with 0 and he is amongst the all time prem greats

[LovenArtiste]

Ah. Should’ve made this about the last 10 years

[mac]

People always forget the 20m add ons for McAlister. Still a good buy for 55m.

[marko]

He was waffling about jota not being a main guy. He has been phenomenal in crucial stretches of seasons being clinical and powerful. Definitely Jota over Maccalister so far.

[nealmartin]

It's Odegaard. So clearly Odegaard. He's Arsenal's best player and doesn't get anywhere near the recognition he deserves.

[kumarreaturaj]

Best signings in last 5 years:

Liverpool: Alexis mac Allister
Man City: Erling Haaland
Arsenal: Martin Odegaard
Spurs: Guglielmo Vicario
Man Utd: literally no one 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Chelsea: Cole Palmer

[maskedriderkiva]

I would say Jota was lfc main striker last year if it weren't for injuries. They could have challenge for the title all the way if he was fit at the start and towards the end of the season.