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Originally Posted by Locke
Good point, my question is: A lot of people have been subtracted from Arsenal, but none have really been added...aside from Arshavin really...what do the fans expect from next season?
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I cannot really talk about expectations as I don't think Wegner has finished assembling this season's squad. As for hopes, a top 3 finish in the league and at least a third of the treble.
What I think the teams needs is a solid DM and a tall CB. It is my belief that Hangeland will be an upgrade over Toure who wasn't the dominant aerial CB the Gunnars needs and may have been on his dénouement. In regards to the largest problem at the Emirates, Paddy ain't too shabby! After losing out on Melo I don't think there are any other young DMs on the market that could slot into Arsenal's midfield the way Arsenal would need them to. Instead, I think Wegner will need an older, experienced, and proven DM to come in and fill the role for a season or two while mentoring his replacement. While Song could be the future Viera, I can see Wegner moving him back to the center of defence and brining new blood like Matuidi. There are still rumors about Inler but I believe he will be too pricey to invest in. As for the Gunnar's guns.
I'm not concerned with replacing Adebayor as I believe we have enough striking depth. Having Eduardo return to first team action will be like brining in a replacement and we can't forget about Arshavin and his CF capabilities. Like with all African players, I'm not keen on brining in Chamakh as we'll lose him during an important part of the season due to the African Cup of Nations. In addition, I think Bendtner plays a similar finisher role to Adebayor and although I like to bemoan the lad, he has a better strike rate than Chamakh and might need this opportunity to blossom in to the amazing player Wegner believes he has the potential to become.
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Originally Posted by Phaneufenstein
I guess there's speculation that Viera might return to Arsenal, I'm not sure if that's a smart move. Would rather have young up and comers.
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The professor has this same preference and that's why he might bring Viera back; to not only apply but teach his skills as well.