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Merino Or Eze!? Who’s The 8 Arsenal NEED!? | In-Focus
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Dont see why Youssaf Fofana isn’t considered more seriously. Especially given his price tag.
Even France doesn't value him
What are you talking about??? He's signed for Milan
@@LukeJohnson-tw5bono he hasn’t. He’s agreed personal terms with Milan. Same way Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Calafiori. Means nothing until both clubs agree on a fee.
I think he is on the list. Just probably as a 4th choice last resort
Eze and ESR are almost similar. Instead of paying 60m for Eze, pay 25-30m on Merino and then keep ESR. Then go all out for a striker. Alvarez is now available for a move. So also is Toney, Gyokeres, Osimhen, Isak or even Vhlahovic. Get Merino, one of these strikers , calafiori and a winger
This. Unless ESR is pushing for a leave so he can be the main man somewhere else and try to get back into that england team.
Sell ESR. Get Eze.
Sell ESR. Get Eze. ✅
That’s about 200m. There’s absolute zero chance we buy 2 forwards.
It’s either a versatile winger (someone LIKE Williams) or a versatile Striker (like Gyokeres)
Plus Calafiori and a CM. 3 players.
Don’t forget we also just bought Raya for 27m, which gets overlooked
My guy really thinks ESR is on Eze’s level 😂
There shouldn't be a comparison, we need both profiles and names
It's more likely we sell both Partey and ESR. Then we should buy both. Rice will be a stable 6. Merino and eze both as our 2 LCM options depending on game states. Both can provide covers to Rice and Odegaard as well and raise the ceiling and floor. And both are very good opportunities when it comes to price as well. We can massively upgrade our midfield in £40-50m including the sales of esr and partey. We'll have Rice and Jorgi as our 2 6s, Merino and eze as our 2 L8s and odegaard and vieira as our 2 R8s. It's a perfect balance. If we only sell partey, then Merino makes sense and if we sell only ESR, then eze makes more sense.
Mikel mireno is Spanish xhaka with added pace
Exactly, he's perfect for us
facts
He can get 16 G/A like Xhaka from that no. 8 role tho? 🤔
Merino because he has a better sense of positioning, has aerial ability and he is a better header
Eze a left winger and Spainish lad is a central midfielder 🤷♂️
It’s mad but we don’t actually have a cm in the team. We have 6’s & no.10s. Attempts to develop Rice & Havertz into a no.8 last season.
Yes Bring Merino. A Spanish cultured technical & physical mature no.8 going for good price.
Eze in the 8 doesn't make sense with this arsenal team Merino does
Eze has what Arsenal is lacking and also a left wing option. Merino will unlock Martinelli and Havertz on left but I’d rather have someone more athletic
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@@abhinavsingh619 Trossard can do all that and he was our man for the big moments
We’ll be playing very brave football
@@thabotsutsubi4032 don't think so I think it will be more defensive to concede less again
SWAP Smith Rowe for EZE?
The most exciting news for me will be the signing of a prolific goal scorer. Coyg ❤
Yeah, let's neglect all the other positions we need strengthen
@@TheKh65That’s not what Kelvin is saying is it? 🤦♂️
@@csandsoccer4660 did I say he did¿
I guess u won’t be excited this year.
Cause we ain’t signing a striker.
The signing of Merino will almost confirm the permanent move to ST for Havertz.
@csandsoccer4660 didn't say he did? Did I?
Calafiori x Merino x Gyokeres/Alvarez
Will be one hell of a window.
I shall go for Eze and welcome him with open arms to the Gunners family
Eze improves us, he definitely makes an impact.
I think we could do with both
Merino, we need a midfield presence, like a Viera or Gilberto....👍
He really reminds of Edu - very similar all-rounder with a very similar stature.
@BB-ck7xe Agreed, similar build, height and left footed...
clearly edu is struggling to bring in calafiori. next week after next week. 48 hours after 48 hours. i think neither merino nor eze would come to us in this summer.
I am worried too. Its taking so long!
Arsenal loss games when they lose the midfield battle, so I would go for merino.
arsenal needs a camavinga type player, that can play 8 and 6 well, because rice is better when he gets the 8 role
hes better as the 6
True
Great analysis james 👏🏽
*Here is how i see this* , although i love Eze more , *i see Merino more useful to us* , what Merino lacks is ball cary, that something players from the back like Timber can do , not to mention our alleged signing Califiori who i assume is brought in for things like this . I think we should build the team around our toughness ,strong hold , & stronger defensive lines. Plus we need Merino's heading ability inside the box where Shaka scored some goals like that . We need to be more unpredictable, more creative, & of course don't forget we need a world class striker 🔥
We do NOT need a striker.
@@Just-J2 i respect your opinion, but u probably the *ONLY* gooner who thinks that . Am gonna assume ur ideology is that if we can bring a wide player & a midfielder, along with what we already have now , that would be enough .. !! I respectfully disagree, as long as we don't solve the problem of that position, we won't get anywhere, to lack the efficiency in any position in the team, then immediately u r not a champion team who will get trophies .
@@zizoo8256 we do not have an issue with scoring goals. We broke our own goalscoring record 2 seasons in a row. Havertz is the most well rounded, top cf itw in his current age bracket. He gives us the tactical flexibility we want, being able to play long or from the back, and win duels in the box.
Now, think about this. What strikers, in the current market, can replicate the havertz dynamics in the front 3, is a tall presence in the box (which Arteta MUST have), and is an upgrade on havertz profile wise? The only possible options are oshimen(costs too much) and Evan Ferguson (who’s still raw). You’re fixing problems we don’t have, you’re just creating your own problems. Oshimen is a superior havertz with the added ability of transitional threats, but is even WORSE at finishing. In other words, buying oshimen is like paying 100mil for pace, and that’s it. Ferguson is the only striker option that can replicate havertz profile and is a clear upgrade in the cf position but he’s simply too raw and too expensive as of now. Name me any other viable striking option, and if I have watched and known the player before, I can easily tell you why it’s not a good buy.
There’s a few musts for arsenal this window. This window isn’t to upgrade the starting xi, rather like Arteta wants, to provide even better squad depth for every position. Arsenal need a defender that can cover lb (replicating Gvardiol role in city) and versatile in the back 4. Arsenal also need 2 midfielders, especially if partey leaves, which is almost certainly the case. A DM that can cover for rice and a high quality left 8 that can be starting most matches. For the forward options, arsenal won’t buy more than a winger, one that can play on both flanks and is a threat transition wise. Buying a striker, in the current market is simply idiocy. Sesko was the only real option, and it was cuz he was a market opportunity.
Our fanbase are pure idiots, none of them understanding what Arteta and edu aim and strive for in the current squad, or how we even play at all. Clearly showcased by those who keep asking for a striker for no reason. Wait and see what happens by the time the window ends. Arteta vision is clear, just don’t be blind. He knows far more than any of you lot.
I love this studio background ❤
Electrifying
We need both… but Merino in the 8 and Eze as a forward front line player.
Eze is quite mid. He reminds me a lot of Iwobi, all be it slightly better.
Merino would be a solid acquisition, but obviously not a long term solution
Would love to see us go in for De Jong, especially as Barca need funds for Williams and others.
Obviously Williams is my number one target dream but let’s face it, he wants Barca and they him.
I would prefer Merino because of progressive passing, heading and prizewise .
Arsenal should get both, no debate because the price for both put together is not bank breaking. They will make Arsenal midfield more scary.
You don't pay £50m for a bench player when your starting 11 isn't complete
We needs more physical strenght in our midfield, so merino is the player we should go for.
We do need presence Merino makes sense but Eze also makes sense because of his versatility. It will depend if party is sold aswell
both, one can play 8/6, the other 8/11
we need the 2 then just get a striker and saka's back up (Asprilla)
I think Olmo will be a better option to Eze and Merino
Olmo not an 8 we need an 8
For the upcoming season according to Arteta and fine margins we have to set up differently because if we want to attack with efficiency rice does not work at the 6 but defensively he is perfect.. he does not offer the verticality that party offers that make our attacks unpredictable. Rice always goes wide and doesn’t make breaking line or risky passes. Which sometimes stifle us against teams that park the bus…..Rice box to box Moreno as 6. Or interchangeably during games
Eze for his creativity against low block teams
We need both players
Arteta loves Spanish players so no doubt it will be merino and Niko Williams that Arsenal are interested in
we need both....we are little short in midfield,and badly need squad depth (an area where man city have an upper hand)....both are decent players and belong to different positions,eze also will be an alternative for burn out saka
Why we doesn’t make enquiries about Kudos? And pay what they want that will be much better
Because Saka is better and You don't bench Kudus
You comparing two different players, Merino is more midfield player who can play along side Rice which Arsenal need to replace Partey and Jorgino. Eze will be playing in the same position as Martinelli & Trossard but he can also play as number 10 incase Martin Ødegaard needs rest or injured. So, Arsenal need both of them not one of them.
Easy: both players have played in the PL…. Which one has been better? Sign that one. Eze.
I wouldn’t hate the signing of Merino, but he’s not the type of player that could take this squad to the next level. Eze is.
All that being said, they’re two completely different players in two completely different positions. Especially with ESR going, we NEED more attacking options, Eze can do a bit of everything on that front. What if (god forbid) Odegaard went out? Who’s the 8/10? Viera? We don’t have another option. Eze is a no brainer here. At least amongst these two
I want Eze. This Merino link does my head in- dead.
Eze is not a number 8. His best position is off the left, he can play as a number 10 in 4-2-3-1. So if we want a number 8, Eze is not that.
AMAZING PLAYERS.🔥.
We are choosing too many players. Edu already knew what he could do within the budget. We should focus on low prices with high prolific players like Merino, Weiper and Doue.
If we can get Kimmich and Eze or Williams, it’ll of been a successful window.
Yup eze isnt an 8. Definitely a 10 or a winger
Eze is more versatile, he can be used to rest Saka. He is not a first team starter however, but he is a very good rotation player. I'd take him over most players Arsenal is linked with.
Arsenal need Merino at all costs he’ll bring the perfect balance we need to our midfield. We have too many 10s who aren’t doing anything For us we need too natural 8’s in this team it’s too unbalanced why can’t this manager resolve this midfield issue is so many years, klopp used one season to fix liverpools midfield centre when they fell off arteta is a joke!
We have to get both, they are two different players
I think neither. Also both players are polar opposite IMO. I wish arsenal can get someone with Kobbie Mano's profile.
merino is more sensible(xhaka/kimmich type ) eze is more exciting(more of a Trossard/ESR replacement
Are we comparing Apples and Bananas again. I feel they play on different positions. EZE goes more winger Merino is more central.
Merino will improve our setpiece
Get both and forget about a new striker (or leave it for next summer). Raya, GK, Calafiori, Eze and Merino is our market.
And selling Tierney, ESR, Nkethia, Ramsdale (maybe we can't), and maybe kiwior (i would keep him).
The question begs to be asked before we look at these players. Which position in the squad are we looking to fill here? A first choice no. 8? If so then what about Declan Rice? Is he going to be the no. 6 then? We weren't good with Declan at 6 last season.
A successful team has to have balance to it . Arteta plays 4, 3 , 3 in style so Moreo would be the better signing Eza you would have to put into the wlde left group of players including Martinelli and Trossard do we need another player for that position No I don't think so .
I like Onana in midfield but Merino will be a good alternative
Big Nick Jover + Merino? We could get 100+ goals just with set-pieces!
Smith Rowe can do what eze can do
I would take both of them
Get both but if Arsenal said only one then I’d get Merino
Merino will stay 🙏
get both , merino replaces partey , exe replaces smith rowe and nelson
Where’s caliafori
😂😂😂😂
We are not going to sign him. We wont be willing to pay the 10M difference
Still haggling over his price. Foreign clubs take a piss by overpricing their players when dealing with EPL clubs.
The better option is Onahi from Morroco and Marseille
ESR with minutes, please. Why do we need EZE.
Not that he is a bad player, but is he better than ESR.
Get both, if we can't get Bruno gumiraes
MUSIALA!
Stop doing stuff that’s not going to close the gap on City! Eze is not even close to a 💯ESR10!
Merino is excellent as a no6. Perfect brain 🧠 for the duties Arteta demands from his no6. We all know all that Rice is not yet ready for no6 demands in an Arsenal setting. Good squad player for rotations and options.
I am arsenal fan from use and. England must be win tomorrow game with espin wish u good lack my England
👉 James, do your research deeper bro! Eze isnt just homegrown. He was Arsenal! Just like Kane, he was a gunner until our muppet scouting & under-X teams fupped it again & released him. The guy is an Arsenal product FFS. So its MUCH bigger & deeper than moving between Palace & Arsenal.
Thats obvious.
I'd love us to go for Goretzka
Merino makes so much more sense but it’s feels like AFTV are trying to force an Eze agenda
(I’m not saying James is forcing this btw)
Merino is gonna play as DM when Partey goes
Eze will play a number 8 when Smith Rowe goes
Pretty simple
Players like Fofana or Onana were more suitable replacements for a Partey but they’ve agreed moves elsewhere.
So Thomas is staying.
& we will still get a Merino to play no. 8 tho.
Like Xhaka & Rice have done in this system.
Mereno To Compete and really Unleash RICE, Sign EZE os to Challenge OdeKlaas, but Would Return RICE to a 6...Regression, Not Good.
Instead of paying 60m for Eze I’ll pay 60 for Joao gomes
eze is a winger or attacking player
Eze is the same as Smith Rowe
Olmo should be our signing
I like Merino
ESR and nketiah goes. Get eze and merino in. And one more forward.
We Need Eze please🙏
This sounds like a no brainer.....answer is EZE 🤷🏿♂️
Yet you got the answer wrong 😭🤡☠️
Bro the point is Arsenal need someone who can play like Ødegaard
Musaila is not for sale
Eze for me
I want SASA LUKIC!!!
Why not get both? 🤷🏾♂️
Eze is far better
I bet Havertz Stats is better then Eze
This doesn't mean he is a good 8.
Relax James
You look desperate
we should go for younger players
Olmo 🔥
Por que no los dos?
Both
New signings are needed to strengthen this squad. We need cover for a lot of players; we need cover for Players always limping, players playing like they are playing 5-a-side somewhere in Sao Paulo, Players running without looking up, players playing up top and not scoring enough etc.
Both underwhelming singing. Recency bias from the euros and end of season. We need proven players. Eze only done it for 6 months and doesn't fit our system. Fabian ruiz is much better than merino for Spain. It really does feel like we have no plan with this transfer window. We're just jumping for players who have had a few good months.
Wont work w eze at 8. Bt merino not good enuff
Kudus over both.
Eze is not even an 8.
These guys are not the same style of player 😂😂.....why compare them, eze is quality....get both of them, sell esr, nelson, lokonga
Are we buying striker
Neither Eze, Merino or Califiori will join Arsenal.
Merino is not our level ..just considering him as a target is unacceptable
Eze
Eze = LW/CAM. Therfore NOT happening.
Is Merino the best #8 we could come up with? Seriously? Average!
The best available left footed 8. Will bring more balance to that left side.
@@bradleyc3218 absolutely agree with that!
James is the only idiot to compare these 2 players. Its like comparing Rodri to KDB. Completely different types. 1s defensive the others attacking. Sack James plz hes clueless.
Merino is mid