William Saliba signs for Arsenal

[freeeki]

Leicester will be in the mix, they’re in a lot better shape than arsenal

+ Wolves

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Alternatively:
- be 4th-6th choice CB unlikely to play regular football for the next season
- be an almost guaranteed starter in the PL and Europe and use that team as a stepping stone to a big club

Alternatively:

- I'm really confused because Saliba would go back to ASSE for a season-long loan so does this really matter atm?

 

[glospur]

+ Wolves

Wolves could have European football. If history is any guide, teams of that level that do make it through to the EL can struggle to balance the competitions the following season.

 

[philll]

Plus (re: Wolves):



And they've got their first EL match in 2 weeks. It absolutely fucked Burnley at the start of last season but I expect Wolves to fare better.

 

[Luka Van der Bale]

+ Wolves

Wolves are great, but they used about 15 players regularly last season, and they’ve loaned out a couple of those with no incomings (bar making some loans permanent). They’ll really struggle to replicate last season’s achievements with European football on their plate. They needed to deepen their squad, not weaken it.

 

[matthew.absurdum]

Wolves are great, but they used about 15 players regularly last season, and they’ve loaned out a couple of those with no incomings (bar making some loans permanent). They’ll really struggle to replicate last season’s achievements with European football on their plate. They needed to deepen their squad, not weaken it.

Saliba won't help them in this case. St Etienne needs Saliba to stay with them on loan this season

 

[Fredo]

Future LB - Early 20s Saliba, Prime Sanchez - Foyth

Leggooo

 

[Clark28]

Future LB - Early 20s Saliba, Prime Sanchez - Foyth

Leggooo

Ryan Sessegnon

 

[rio bryan]

Slight problem is that he is also right footed, so that would be him, Foyth, Sanchez, Dier, Alderweireld vying for one place and no cover for Verts (perhaps Davies).A bit lopsided if you ask me.

 

[Clark28]

Slight problem is that he is also right footed, so that would be him, Foyth, Sanchez, Dier, Alderweireld vying for one place and no cover for Verts (perhaps Davies).A bit lopsided if you ask me.

Sanchez plays LCB for Colombia, and Toby could play there too (if he stays)

 

[worcestersauce]

Sanchez plays LCB for Colombia, and Toby could play there too (if he stays)

Not for Columbia he couldn't.

 

[Klinsmannesque]

I’m sorry but it’s a no brainier for Saliba. Imagine playing for this PE teacher

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Quite the achievement that managers wearing Arsenal attire automatically look like they are on the prowl for kids. First Wenger now this guy....

 

[Musathfc28]

By the time he’s finished with them I wouldn’t be surprised if we end up getting him for less than arsenal offered! ?

Your not wrong ?

 

[thelak]

Seems like an interesting talent

Would be mad if a raw 18yo was effectively the replacement for a world class seasoned pro

I’m wary just by the fact that Arsenal want him given how awful the majority of their defensive signings have been in recent years

 

[Luka Van der Bale]

Seems like an interesting talent

Would be mad if a raw 18yo was effectively the replacement for a world class seasoned pro

I’m wary just by the fact that Arsenal want him given how awful the majority of their defensive signings have been in recent years

It’s the perfect way to replace Toby. We’ve been preparing Sanchez (our club record signing until a few weeks ago) for this for a couple of years. Buying another young talent to grow whilst Sanchez and Vertonghen are the pairing is ideal.

 

[Luka Van der Bale]

Slight problem is that he is also right footed, so that would be him, Foyth, Sanchez, Dier, Alderweireld vying for one place and no cover for Verts (perhaps Davies).A bit lopsided if you ask me.

From everything I’ve seen of Sanchez, he’s better on the left. He’s equally as adept defensively on either side, and looks more comfortable playing the ball out when he’s on the left. Just seems to have more options due to his body shape and the way he uses the ball.

 

[Fredo]

Ryan Sessegnon

completely forgot about sessegnon lmao, I agree, however we don't know if Poch sees Sess as a LB/LW. Id be more than happy though

 

[Bulletspur]

+ Wolves

Wolves could have European football. If history is any guide, teams of that level that do make it through to the EL can struggle to balance the competitions the following season.

My gut feeling is that Wolves will not find it as easy this coming campaign. They are now not an unknown entity where teams will be more prepared for them.

 

[thelak]

It’s the perfect way to replace Toby. We’ve been preparing Sanchez (our club record signing until a few weeks ago) for this for a couple of years. Buying another young talent to grow whilst Sanchez and Vertonghen are the pairing is ideal.

You think Sanchez is ready?

I like him a lot but suspect he will make more errors next season as our number 1 CB than Toby will have in his Spurs career

 

[Armstrong_11]

I hope we get him. Juz to mess with arse. 30M euros for an 18 year old is a decent risk. His value should increase even with a the odd sub appearance and cup games.

If he "keeps his word" and signs for arse. Well... I would say enjoy it. Since that's the only time u will best us this season.

But yeah... would freaking love it if we pull this off.