The Palace Fan 3,389 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,535 Posted June 16, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted June 16, 2023 I hope this isnt true. Timeline makes sense as in the last 24 hours we're officially out on Kolo Muani. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,621 Posted June 18, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted June 18, 2023 I can only echo what others have said. I think that's crazy money for someone who has consistently underdelivered since coming to England. Also an area of the pitch I don't think is Arsenal's priority to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 1,307 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 £35m as a squad player would make sense. Maybe. What's going on right now, really doesn't. Wouldn't have him ahead of any of our starters. The only space that's opened up is the one Xhaka is gonna leave. Don't think he's even as good as Trossard as an alternative for all the attacking spots either. After that, I'd rather ESR, Reiss, and Balogun get some time. Even Pepe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Palace Fan 3,389 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lucas 3,823 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) I get the fee is high based on what he's done at Chelsea and if I was an Arsenal fan, I'd be a bit sceptical of it. But I guess they are buying a player who could cover 4 or 5 positions so offers great flexibility. He is not a striker and I don't think he's being brought in as one either. However, I actually think if Arteta uses Havertz in midfield like he does Odegaard, and then say they get Rice as the defensive midfielder, that 4-3-3 is going to look great on paper with a front three of Martinelli, Jesus and Saka. Havertz has never struck me as the scorer, but more as the assister. And you'd probably see the best of Havertz as a deeper laying playmaker. Technically, he could thrive in this team. In a side where the other players movement causes the opposition problems, his late runs into the box should get him more success. Edited June 21, 2023 by Lucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,262 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 Takes too much to accommodate him, and even then his style of play is very slow and lethargic for the Premier League. He's also missed the most big chances out of any attacker bar Bamford. Really interested to see what Arteta does here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,187 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 It’s important to remember that Chelsea make players worse, not better. If he does have the quality to succeed in the Premier League, Arteta will find that quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,262 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 Also important to remember the last Chelsea player Arteta pushed for was Willian. The fact not one person can name a position best suited for Havertz speaks volumes to the conundrum that he is. Second striker, winger, attacking midfielder, deep lying playmaker (that's a first), second shoulder player, etc, etc, etc. He's been given the most time and patience out of any attacker since he's been here mind. The idea of Kai Havertz is much more appealing than the reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 1,307 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, Cicero said: Also important to remember the last Chelsea player Arteta pushed for was Willian. Jorginho. And to be fair, he did better than expected and people ended up liking him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,056 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Guarantee he’ll be elite the moment he joins a new team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,262 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 37 minutes ago, 6666 said: Jorginho. And to be fair, he did better than expected and people ended up liking him. Jorginho gets far too much criticism as he is excellent in what he does, its just his physicality lets him down. But even then he is a squad player for you. Arsenal have a good thing going for them and Havertz takes a lot of accommodating, so it could prove detrimental. 2nd most expensive signing for your club too so I can't see him not being used for the biggest matches. I could honestly write a thesis about Havertz as a footballer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 294 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 is this good or bad? arsenal fans not happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 1,307 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Cicero said: Jorginho gets far too much criticism as he is excellent in what he does, its just his physicality lets him down. But even then he is a squad player for you. Arsenal have a good thing going for them and Havertz takes a lot of accommodating, so it could prove detrimental. 2nd most expensive signing for your club too so I can't see him not being used for the biggest matches. I could honestly write a thesis about Havertz as a footballer. I'm just waiting to see what the plan is with Havertz. Genuinely have no idea where he's gonna fit in but Arteta has earned some credit so let's see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeKhrush 294 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Partey and Xhaka go and they get Havartz to play midfielder, oh boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,262 Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 Done deal. £65m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Palace Fan 3,389 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I haven't seen it but allegedly the announcement video and his interview after have been leaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,307 Posted June 28, 2023 Administrator Share Posted June 28, 2023 Done deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,262 Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 Cheers for Porto but close the door on your way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Strange signing but you just have trust the algorithms these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reluctant Striker 134 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Seems a slightly odd choice, to go for the new Mesut Ozil. But just maybe Arsenal will play Jesus and Havertz in the positions they suit best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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