Transfer Musings

After finishing 4th and not winning Silverware, supplemented by the revelation that we have 70 million to spend, I think we all expected some players to have come in by now. At the time of writing, only Yaya Sanogo, who looks half decent, has come in on a free.


So....who do we need?

Striker. Winger. Centre back. Not saying holding midfielder because I feel Arteta (and Ramsey) did a good enough job.
Personally I was thinking realistically - we're weren't going to spend 40 million (I may have been proved wrong now), so I was thinking a solid striker - one of the Eduardo types. Someone like Soldado came to mind. A 15-20 million winger, and a young CB with bags of potential.

Who did we want to sign before the window even started?

1) Cesc. Because he's Cesc and we love him. Now shh. But he ain't coming...
2) Jovetic. Yes, the Fiorentina target man who has just signed for City. Once again, we weren't willing to pay enough....
3) Williams. No update on this. Very unlikely to happen.
4) Fellaini....Nah.

Who's just recently come onto Wenger's radar?

1) Higuain. He's been having a medical for the last week (with M'vila) after countless fees and terms were agreed. Joking aside, still a chance we can sign him. Should only be 5-10 mill. difference in price. I'm sure Arsenal's his preferred choice over Napoli anyway, but if we don;t give the money....
Chance? 40%
2) Suarez. Yes, yes, he's the scum of the earth, a cheating, lying, racist diver....but he's good. Wenger has made 2 official bids for him ,estimated to be around 35 million, showing he is serious about this.
Chance? 60%
3) Bernard. This is interesting. He looks very good. L'equipe and many respected journalists such as myself reporting that we have agreed a 21 million deal for him. Would be really happy if it went through.
Chance? 70%

Realistically, I think 3 players will be the maximum we will sign. I would prefer Higuain, Bernard, and a centre back.
I certainly hope Wenger knows best.