Transfer rumours - Possibilities of a Super Strikeforce

Details: Written by Oscar Wagner; Published: Monday, 31 December 2012 19:46

With the transfer window on the horizon, thoughts have been running through my mind as to who we can snap up, in order to bring even more quality to this Arsenal side.

There have been rumours suggesting The Londoners have submitted a formal offer of around £10 million despite his £14.6m release clause. Not only has Adrian been linked with us but so has Demba Ba.

Do we need another striker?

Over the past few weeks both Walcott and Giroud have put in first class performances in games against Newcastle, Wigan and Reading. Which leaves me thinking, should we be looking for a striker in this upcoming transfer window?

My answer is yes. It is vital for a successful football team to have squad depth. If you look at Manchester City and United’s strike force they all have world class back up. Hence their success over the recent years. If Walcott and Giroud do get injured who would back them up. Chamakh? Arshavin? The lack of quality in squad depth is worrying, therefore Wenger should dig into his pocket and as they say ‘Splash the cash’.

It has become a habit that Wenger has been hesitant to spend a lot of money on a player and we have seen this season in Cazorla, Giroud and Podolski that when you buy big they deliver.

Adrian

Enjoy this video of his 19 goals last season:

As you can see from the video, Adrian is very good in the air and the majority of his goals were headers. As well as this, he can take players on.

It’s rare to find quick dribblers with close control and he has this. With Giroud upfront, many more quality crosses will be put in for him to get a head to.

Ba

After having snubbed a move to Chelsea in the early hours of today due to talks with Chelsea on Sunday, later described as unproductive., £7m-release clause is hanging by a thread at Newcastle.

As we saw this weekend, Ba proved his ability to score goals against the top teams. His movement, strength and finishing demonstrated his lethal ability. Ba brings cool finishing, Walcott brings pace and Giroud brings aerial presence.

These three combined could spark a strike force that could cause damage all over Europe, in the Premier league and could finally see a trophy brought back to the red side of North London.

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+1 #20 Edwin 2013-01-03 09:59

Wenger pls sell Squillacci & Djourou nd bring Hummels in the next season...

+1 #19 Tony 2013-01-03 09:56

is Ozil available........... ..

+1 #18 Wayne 2013-01-02 17:46

I am happy for Walcott to Stay and play up front but would like Zaha for RW and Lopez up front and Mvilla DM. Also would like Luke Shaw for LB.

#17 Mohd 2013-01-02 14:19

Wenger needs to make a statement of intent in the transfer window.If he continues to get unknowns and they continue to underperform,he risks dragging Arsenal further down.
Of course it's a gamble but if he can someone like Eduardo who bangs in the goals and the gunners climbe up the table,everybody will be happy.

#16 William 2013-01-02 12:44

Wenger better wise up.The project y has not delivered and will unlikely unless you add in experienced and quality players.If he doesn't get the proven players Arsenal risks getting further behind MU. The gap can only get wider.
This for the model ffp club. Who cares?Fans care fo trophies.

-4 #15 Bongomin 2013-01-01 20:28

it will be miracle if AW buy these players, AW time at this loved club was over 5 seasons ago, we need the axe now and after that a new coach will correct his stupid ideology

-3 #14 Ayo 2013-01-01 12:08

If Arsenal should buy Baines, M'Vila & Adrian we would be a top european force to be reckoned with.

-2 #13 GunnerPete 2013-01-01 11:37

IF and its a BIG IF.AW can get shot of Arsharvin,Bentner, Denilson, Sqillaci, Fabiansky, Djourou, Chamakh and several others on loan......I would love him to sign :- Zaha, Butland, Bilglia, Shaw and Lopez. Also another top Centre back would give us a squad that would win the lot!

-3 #12 superduck 2013-01-01 11:05

If we could sign Baines, Fellaini and Ba we woulb be on the march, but Arsene Wenger dithers about frightened to death to spend a penny. For goodness sake Arsene just listen to the supporter, just for once

-2 #11 Edwin 2013-01-01 10:15

"Fergie Warns Wenger Off Manchester United Star"... tell him to f*** a goat...... we dont need players who win with the help of referees...Wenger bing in Isco,Zaha,Baines,Sha w,Villa & Kaka,,, if possible bring in Falcao or Dzeko,
Defensive mid "Lars Bender/Capoue/Gustav o or Fellaini"
Hummels & Reus in future,...
Man Urinated....Referee United FC..

-1 #10 steve 2013-01-01 09:04

What we need are etienne capoue, Ba, baines & maybe zaha. But what we need most importantly are the first 3 that I just named. We also need to sign one central defender. Some players should go, like squillaci, djorou, santos, chamahk, arshavin. The major problem we have faced this season is the defensive midfield role, not the attack. Arteta can just try, but will never give us exactly what we need in that position. There is a lot more in the defensive midfield role than just holding the ball well.

#9 maikarsenal 2013-01-01 04:40

with baines at left,cabaye or a strong dm at centre and zaha or adrian(ba) up front we are good for the moment(january window)...first of all get out squlacci,arshavin,ch amack,santos,denilso n and bendtner are still belongs to arsenal,***ing *** and park...all these players cost arsenal a fortune

+2 #8 smith davda 2013-01-01 01:37

they need two powerfull striker like villa 16m or ba 8.5m or dzeko or damiao to the team

-4 #7 grumpy 2012-12-31 22:16

I heard an hour ago that Lopez is going to Chelsea for 16m Euros

+1 #6 red army 2012-12-31 22:12

Firstly i have to say walcott has to stay, we need a defending midfielder, a proper winger, a left back right back, centre back and another top stricker, and a back up goalkeeper. We also need to clear out, I wish arsenal football club good luck.

+8 #5 degooner 2012-12-31 22:02

My dream buy, Baines!!!.

-2 #4 afc 2012-12-31 21:10

I think we need one striker, two winger, one defensive midfielder, one left back, one center back and one goalkeeper then we will win trophies.

+9 #3 apostolos 2012-12-31 20:53

Quoting nzgooner:

My picks for this window are Baines, Fellaini and Ba. That would make for one awesome team.

Yeah if we got Baines I swear Giroud would end up scoring 30 goals a season, that's how good Leighton Baine's crosses are.

+2 #2 apostolos 2012-12-31 20:49

Fellaini I wish , I think It's more like Capoue & Zaha or Adrian Lopez ,wouldn't be suprised if we signed Luke Shaw either. And I personally think It's more likely if Wenger was going to buy anyone from Barcelona It's probably Tello and not David Vila. If Wenger does make these signings, this will be some team for the next 5+ years.

+7 #1 nzgooner 2012-12-31 20:28

My picks for this window are Baines, Fellaini and Ba. That would make for one awesome team.

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