Revisiting opinions on Cucurella and Bissou

I think we could have used both, but neither as a priority. Bissouma is very similar to Partey and for FB we only need a backup, so it makes sense to buy someone more versatile and someone who will cost less so we can invest into the more needed areas of the pitch.

Not an Arsenal fan, but surely you guys need at least 1 top level striker and possibly a back up as well?

comment by Striketeam7 - the smartest person you know - Arsenal shat it on 16/01/22 - Todger (U18109)
posted 44 minutes ago
Not an Arsenal fan, but surely you guys need at least 1 top level striker and possibly a back up as well?
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Yep, ideally we'd have an outright CF who can play alongside or instead of Jesus. Looks like it's just gonna be Nketiah, which is risky.

comment by Striketeam7 - the smartest person you know - Arsenal shat it on 16/01/22 - Todger (U18109)
posted 3 hours, 5 minutes ago
Not an Arsenal fan, but surely you guys need at least 1 top level striker and possibly a back up as well?
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We are in dire need of a top notch striker and I am not convinced Jesus is that. Unless the aim is to really push the sharing of goals across the entire front 5 of Martinelli, Jesus potentially, Saka, Odegaard and the new guy Vieira (if that is finalized). I definitely see the merits of having all five chip in but still risky. We saw how bad it got last season. With Lacazette not scoring and then losing all confidence in front of goal.

comment by TBag (U11806)
posted 5 hours, 4 minutes ago
I think we could have used both, but neither as a priority. Bissouma is very similar to Partey and for FB we only need a backup, so it makes sense to buy someone more versatile and someone who will cost less so we can invest into the more needed areas of the pitch.
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I actually think Bissouma is a better DM but Partey is better at progressing the ball forward after getting it from the back 5. I can see Partey stepping into a box to box role (which is his actual position) and having Bissouma sit in front of the back 4. Maybe not for every game but I'd do that with most away games and any game versus top 6 challengers

If these deals are completed then that would be
Matt Turner
Austin Trusty
Marquinhos
Vieira
Jesus

The Brazilian contingent would be increased

Martinelli
Maghales
Marquinhos
Jesus

Lead bu Edu

My advice would be to just move on with your life.