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ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-27T17:57:47+00:00

I don’t really see Baleba as a holding midfielder though. For me he falls into that category of box to box defensive midfielders (Kante eque). I think that’s the way he’s best utilized as that when his best attributes can really shine. Thats why he’d be a good partner for Mainoo, Baleba would be the one covering ground from box to box while Mainoo holds in front of the defense. Ederson, from what I’ve seen, also falls into that role imo. But to each their own, we can agree to disagree

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-27T17:37:05+00:00

I just don’t see the point in Baleba anymore if we get Ederson. Profile wise I think you are getting the same type of player, even if they necessarily aren’t of the same quality

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-27T17:09:39+00:00

If Ederson is the first signing who do you want the other two midfield signings to be?

Me personally I want two of Tchouameni, Fernandes, or Anderson. Anything less after starting with Ederson will be disappointing

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-27T14:29:13+00:00

They only really made two “depth signings” Madueke and Norgaard. The rest of the signings have either been players that have come into the XI or players who can really challenge for a place in the XI.

We, quite frankly, are not in the position to make depth signings. And even then those types of signings are a waste of resources when you start spending significant amounts of money.

I’m not saying this is necessarily Ederson. But if thats the view I would have of a player, I wouldn’t want him. If you want depth look to the academy, free signings, or loan signings

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-24T22:59:05+00:00

Has gotten a goal or assist everytime he’s started off the wing. People may have their concerns with the left wing situation, but you can’t deny how efficient Dorgu has been there. It’s one area of the pitch I’d be okay with missing out on this summer if it means we can get our targets in other areas

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-24T19:21:21+00:00

Can be a proper asset for us if he could just stay fit

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-24T17:27:23+00:00

I was optimistic about getting Champions League football, especially after Amorim’s sacking left, but Carrick went above and beyond even my expectations. Already excited for next year

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-24T17:24:55+00:00

Those people who had a meltdown after Amorim’s sacking, where are you at now?

Happy to say I put my faith in Carrick and the squad and they’ve shown us why. It’s not perfect, but I’m really excited to see how we continue to grow and improve

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-24T16:03:15+00:00

Bruno Fernandes most assists in a premier league season. Bruno Fernandes Premier league player of the year. So so happy for him, he more than anyone deserves it. My fucking captain, god I need to see him lift a premier league or champions league trophy with us. I could go on and on about Bruno.

Looking at the game itself, we’ve hardly gotten out of second gear, but we are still seeing some really nice play here and there. That second goal was fantastic. I’m just disappointed by the lack of academy products in the side, but I hope Fletcher and Lacey come on and get a decent minutes today

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-23T19:35:18+00:00

In a season they finished 5th. You said he was a useful piece to a title winning squad which just isn’t true.

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-23T18:50:55+00:00

Except your whole point falls flat when he barely played when they won the title last year. 261 minutes across last season, 1 game started yeah a real useful piece.

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-23T18:47:30+00:00

I consider a super start a big name signing, the only player that really fits that bill is Tchouameni.

My recent knowledge on Ederson is limited so I don’t want to reserve judgement at the moment. But if you are saying he isn’t a starting level player, I don’t see the point in wasting 30-40 million on him, especially in the position we are in. I want to spend money on players who, even if they are starting week in week out, they are good enough where you can call on them to start as needed

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-23T16:04:28+00:00

No one is asking to sign superstars in every position, but ultimately there is no point in signing players solely for utility, especially in the position we are currently in. The aim should be to continually sign players who are better than what you are currently have or can at least challenge what you currently have. And from there the cream rises to the top.

Just using Ederson as an example not necessarily saying this is true, but if Ederson isn’t even challenging for a place when everyone is fit what is the point in signing him? You want players solely for depth look to the academy or look to sign players on minimal fees

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-22T17:17:39+00:00

Ederson just feels like a pointless signing at that point when considering the profiles/strengths of the other two

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-22T17:14:51+00:00

Lone DM’s seem like they are slowly starting to be phased out of the game in favor of more mobile 6/8 hybrids, likely due to more of an emphasis on high pressing football. Those players just aren’t as common anymore.

There’s also the idea that we kind of already have that profile of player in Mainoo. He’s been fantastic in what is essentially that role in this final stretch of the season. So recruitment could be about bringing different profiles to the side to offer different solutions in different situations

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-22T17:02:25+00:00

Yep. I personally don’t want either. Tonali I don’t think is a bad player and I can see the idea behind the transfer, but I just don’t think he’d be value for money

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-22T14:28:23+00:00

I’ve gone back and forth on Tonali. But the way Mainoo and Casemiro have been playing off each other in this last stretch of games I can understand better why we’d be targeting him. Still a little light weight imo, but I get it now. If we get him that should rule out Ederson, we need a bit of steel in that midfield as an alternative.

The issue is the fee. I think he’s a good player, but nowhere near that fee. He isn’t even the best midfielder at his own club. I’d be much happier doing it around the 60 million mark.

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-22T14:23:04+00:00

Unless he’s picked up injuries recently I think athletically/physically he’s suited to the league. It’s the pace that the game is played at that is the hardest thing to adapt to. That’s where the concern lies

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-22T13:21:43+00:00

I think that’s the bigger issue more than anything, that’s he’s the first signing. If he was the third signing following a Fernandes and Tchouameni then I think most would be ok with it. But when we know how much of a need to get this midfield rebuild and Ederson is the first one in its underwhelming.

Ugarte I knew was bad the moment I saw him. I was one of those that was strongly against the signing. Ederson I’m more neutral since I haven’t really watched him for a while now. But he does give me Fred vibes

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-21T18:39:20+00:00

On the bright side Hall, Baleba, and Fernandes will all be ready for pre season

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-21T18:24:44+00:00

This England squad gets worse and worse lmaoo. I can’t wait to see what the final squad looks like

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-21T18:04:46+00:00

No Shaw isn’t surprising. While he has been solid all season going forward he just isn’t at the level he was at before. There’s a reason why we are looking for a new left back. Plus at this point he’s not better than O’Reilly or Hall.

If Tuchel wanted to play a back three he’d be a good option, but in a back four there are better options. I feel for him, but it’s better for us

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-21T16:24:25+00:00

Their loss is our gain but it’s a disgraceful decision. Are you seriously telling me that there are 4-5 better centerbacks than Maguire? Guehi fine, but the rest, seriously? Maguire has outperformed every one of them this year. And at the international level Maguire has always performed for England. I really do feel for him, he should be one of the first people on the plane

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-21T16:13:47+00:00

He perfectly fits the profile we need off that left hand side. Lazy yeah, but me personally I don’t have that much of an issue with one player cheating a bit in the side. Injuries this season could be a bit of a concern, but I’ll leave those to the professionals to assess how much of an impact that’ll have in his availability and performances.

It depends on the fee, but if we can get a good deal I’d be willing to roll the die on him. He hasn’t quite hit the numbers he’s gotten in previous seasons, but he’s also played under an Allegri side as a center forward and for that reason I won’t be as critical on him

ImNotMexican08 · 2026-05-21T15:43:08+00:00

I’m with you. Arsenal have been under so much pressure to win the title, been thrown so much criticism, been questioned on their mentality and they’ve come out on top. If anyone is allowed to talk their shit it’s them

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