Since Arsenal last won a trophy in 2005, seven English clubs have managed to capture glory in a major competition. So what have Arsenal lacked? And who do the Gunners need to sign in order to become winners once again?
Well, here are three players who I think Arsene Wenger should sign in order to bring some much needed silverware back to the North London club:
1. Willian Borges da Silva
The Shakhtar Donetsk superstar, commonly known as Willian, proved vital in Donetsk’s Champions League campaign last season, but where would he fit in at Arsenal?
Arsenal, in recent seasons, have lacked the counter-attacking ability that once left teams in awe, and width has also been a common problem as of late. Last season it was evident that we did not have enough width on the left, Wenger’s tactic to get round this was to place Nasri or Arshavin there in order to the cut in and sit behind Van Persie. Unfortunately, this left Clichy with sole reasonability of defending the left side, which left the Frenchman looking out of place and very much ineffective. So the signing of Willian could free up players like Arshavin or Nasri to play more of a free-role.
It’s been reported that a fee of £12 million plus want-away Denilson could seal the services of Willian this summer.
2. Christopher Samba
Something that has been questioned pretty much non-stop is Arsenal’s weak defence, and rightly so. Last season it was evident that we improved defensively, however, we still lacked an aerial presence in the back-line. Samba is a strong, powerful, and most importantly, a dominating centre-back who more or less carried the Blackburn side last season and could potentially do a great job for the Gunners.
The idea of Vermaelen and Samba in the centre of Arsenal’s defence next season would almost certainly bring fear to opposing attackers – something we have lacked since the 49ers.
It is believed that the Gunners are in for Samba, and could acquire his services for around £9-12 million this summer.
3. Gervinho
The Lille striker played an important role in the team’s double winning season with 15 league goals in 35 league games.
Towards the end of the 2010/2011 season, the Gunners became highly dependent on Dutch international, Robin Van Persie. This resulted with the North London club crashing out of the title race and eventually finishing fourth.
The Ivorian was quoted as saying: ‘To play them [Arsenal] will be the best day of my life and I will do anything to play for Arsenal.’
Gervinho has experience, is a regular goal scorer at a high level, and has the ability the create chances as well. Plus, having another striker alongside Van Persie may reduce the chances of the Dutchman overworking himself and picking up an injury.
Arsenal are inching closer and closer to signing Gervinho for a reported £12 million.
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I think all 3 will join along with Cahill.
Nasri and (Cesc, 1 more year) will stay
Almunia, Clichy, Bendtner, Denilson, Squillaci Vela, will leave
Rosicky, Traore and Eboue possible departures,
Larsson, Maicon, Eto, Enrique possible arrivals
Eboue will not leave, he is versatile and has a contract for a few more years. Diaby is a possible leaver imo, his recent comments about having a spurs jersey certainly havent helped him with the fans…
hope you can really read the future
i ment that on the comment above to the guy that said nasri en cesc staying and maicon and eto possibly coming
thats just bullsh*t, none of the players mentioned have any proven record
Sign Viera back for player/coach.
I’d rather have Defoe than Gervinho, especially if Willian were to sign.
I think we need 5 signing but would go for Dann because of his age willian gervinho defoe and melo so hope we will look something like this next season
Shezzer
sagna Dann Vermalen Clichy
willian Fabregas wilshere nasri
van persie
defoe
subs walcott
song
melo
gervinho
koncielny
johan
arshavin
i don’t understand about Gervinho.i received some news dt Gervinho hv sign 4 arsenal and latest i heard dt lille wanted 2 extend his contract.what is going on?
3 signings that could catapult arsenal to silverware next season:
1. Benzema
2. Hazard
3. Sakho
Sorry i thought we were playing that game! You have just mentioned the three players we are already strongly linked with … in fact if you believe the papers we have already signed two of them!
I totally agree with your selection of players to catapult our season. Hit the nail on th head…
BENZEMA,HAZARD and SAMBA.
chezza
sagna samba vertonghen vermaelen
song
gervihno/hazard cesc nasri
rvp theo
chamack
shavin
jack
frimpong
kos
dj
gibbs
Three signings and AFC will assuredly win silverwear?
You. Are. A. Twit.
There, thats four words.
sagna song koscielny vermalen
de jong wilshere
nasri
walcott gervinho/hazard
RVP