So where do we need upgrades to compete with BM/Madrid etc?

[WES]

Clearly we need a better LB but that is meant to be Timber, and while I'm not as big a fan of Gabriel as some, it's hard to argue that Saliba/Gabriel as a partnership hasn't been a strength this year. And Ben White has been very good.

So midfield then - not going to do better than Ride and Odegaard, so an upgrade on the other midfielder? Not seen this Zubimendi chap but it feels like we could use another player here.

And then we have our attacking three. Not convinced we need an out and out striker (sorry red) but certainly Gabi and even Saka have had quiet spells this year. So another and a better attacking option up front, striker or otherwise.

And finally possibly the most important new signing, another year of experience and development from a very young squad. Average age of 25 last night and a manager who seems to have the ability to develop players.

It's now on in 25

[PSRB]

Clearly we need a better LB but that is meant to be Timber, and while I'm not as big a fan of Gabriel as some, it's hard to argue that Saliba/Gabriel as a partnership hasn't been a strength this year. And Ben White has been very good.

So midfield then - not going to do better than Ride and Odegaard, so an upgrade on the other midfielder? Not seen this Zubimendi chap but it feels like we could use another player here.

And then we have our attacking three. Not convinced we need an out and out striker (sorry red) but certainly Gabi and even Saka have had quiet spells this year. So another and a better attacking option up front, striker or otherwise.

And finally possibly the most important new signing, another year of experience and development from a very young squad. Average age of 25 last night and a manager who seems to have the ability to develop players.

It's now on in 25

We are desperate for a quality finisher, how many chance has Jesus passed up? Even if it's a better option than Eddie.
Sell Eddie, Nelson, Patino & Zinny
Buy Isak or Watkins
Promote Nwaneri and even promote the 16 year old striker Obi-Martin who's banging them in for fun in the U18's

[Sir C]

We are desperate for a quality finisher, how many chance has Jesus passed up? Even if it's a better option than Eddie.
Sell Eddie, Nelson, Patino & Zinny
Buy Isak or Watkins
Promote Nwaneri and even promote the 16 year old striker Obi-Martin who's banging them in for fun in the U18's

What kind of perversity is this p?

I expect you've been watching the girls, as well

[PSRB]

What kind of perversity is this p?

I expect you've been watching the girls, as well

Leah Williamson

The U18 stuff was all over X

[Peter]

We are desperate for a quality finisher, how many chance has Jesus passed up? Even if it's a better option than Eddie.
Sell Eddie, Nelson, Patino & Zinny
Buy Isak or Watkins
Promote Nwaneri and even promote the 16 year old striker Obi-Martin who's banging them in for fun in the U18's

Agree on Nwaneri. I think he will get games next year.

We have Tierney to sell/ give away, and I think Partey will go. We are going to need a new midfielder and possibly defensive cover.

BUT- Arteta sees stuff that we don't and plans things we wouldn't. He'll spend in the summer but it may well take us al by surprise.

As WES says, our biggest addition is another year's experience for the core group. THey are still 2-3 years away from their peak.

[PSRB]

Agree on Nwaneri. I think he will get games next year.

We have Tierney to sell/ give away, and I think Partey will go. We are going to need a new midfielder and possibly defensive cover.

BUT- Arteta sees stuff that we don't and plans things we wouldn't. He'll spend in the summer but it may well take us al by surprise.

As WES says, our biggest addition is another year's experience for the core group. THey are still 2-3 years away from their peak.

Your final point is spot on, the manager will also benefit from this years' CL experience.

[WES]

Your final point is spot on, the manager will also benefit from this years' CL experience.

We have clearly improved since last season, the manager seems to learn and the team is young so the future is bright.

Unfortunately I can't see anything other than ESR being sold this summer. If Arteta wouldn't rotate enough to give him minutes this year I don't see it happening going forward. Shame but I just don't see where he fits.

Zubimendi looks very good on youtube

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

We have clearly improved since last season, the manager seems to learn and the team is young so the future is bright.

Unfortunately I can't see anything other than ESR being sold this summer. If Arteta wouldn't rotate enough to give him minutes this year I don't see it happening going forward. Shame but I just don't see where he fits.

Zubimendi looks very good on youtube

I thought everyone looked very good on Youtube. I bet Pépé and Gervinho looked like Messi and Ronaldo on Youtube.

[redgunamo]

Your final point is spot on, the manager will also benefit from this years' CL experience.

Most importantly, we will ALL benefit from Pep being one year closer to the door.

[PSRB]

Most importantly, we will ALL benefit from Pep being one year closer to the door.

I think we'll all be happier when they sort these 115 charges out!