Paulo Dybala

[sam-caddick]

We just spent 30m on Bony, so I don't think we will spend big on striker this summer.

What if Dzeko leaves ?

I think Dzeko will leave as I don't see the need for two big centre forwards, personally I think we need that more complete support striker to compliment either Aguero or Bony and Dybala would be a great option.

I think we are looking at De Bruyne to play there.

 

[bluechampion7891]

We just spent 30m on Bony, so I don't think we will spend big on striker this summer.

What if Dzeko leaves ?

I think Dzeko will leave as I don't see the need for two big centre forwards, personally I think we need that more complete support striker to compliment either Aguero or Bony and Dybala would be a great option.

I think we are looking at De Bruyne to play there.

Personally, I would prefer if we stop our obsession with hoarding strikers and adopt the holistic 433 (4231 or 4123 or however you want to look at it) formation. With one of the wide forwards being able to act as a striker in case of emergency and the 2nd striker being Bony it would be more than enough, whereas when we have 3 top strikers (or a total of 4 strikers) the manager is in a lot of cases forced to play 442 or its variations.

look at all the top clubs. Real have Benzema and Hernandez, with Ronaldo being able to play there. Chelsea have Costa, then Remy, then an ageing Drogba. Arsenal have Giroud, Welbeck and then they have Sanchez and Walcott who can play there. There is no reason why it can't be Aguero, Bony and Sterling/EDS player/Iheanacho

 

[Bruun]

What if Dzeko leaves ?

I think Dzeko will leave as I don't see the need for two big centre forwards, personally I think we need that more complete support striker to compliment either Aguero or Bony and Dybala would be a great option.

I think we are looking at De Bruyne to play there.

Personally, I would prefer if we stop our obsession with hoarding strikers and adopt the holistic 433 (4231 or 4123 or however you want to look at it) formation. With one of the wide forwards being able to act as a striker in case of emergency and the 2nd striker being Bony it would be more than enough, whereas when we have 3 top strikers (or a total of 4 strikers) the manager is in a lot of cases forced to play 442 or its variations.

look at all the top clubs. Real have Benzema and Hernandez, with Ronaldo being able to play there. Chelsea have Costa, then Remy, then an ageing Drogba. Arsenal have Giroud, Welbeck and then they have Sanchez and Walcott who can play there. There is no reason why it can't be Aguero, Bony and Sterling/EDS player/Iheanacho

2 strikers are not sufficient, and Pellegrini is still known as playing with 2 strikers, and if both Dzeko + Jovetic are gone come summer, then we need one no matter what.

 

[bluechampion7891]

I think Dzeko will leave as I don't see the need for two big centre forwards, personally I think we need that more complete support striker to compliment either Aguero or Bony and Dybala would be a great option.

I think we are looking at De Bruyne to play there.

Personally, I would prefer if we stop our obsession with hoarding strikers and adopt the holistic 433 (4231 or 4123 or however you want to look at it) formation. With one of the wide forwards being able to act as a striker in case of emergency and the 2nd striker being Bony it would be more than enough, whereas when we have 3 top strikers (or a total of 4 strikers) the manager is in a lot of cases forced to play 442 or its variations.

look at all the top clubs. Real have Benzema and Hernandez, with Ronaldo being able to play there. Chelsea have Costa, then Remy, then an ageing Drogba. Arsenal have Giroud, Welbeck and then they have Sanchez and Walcott who can play there. There is no reason why it can't be Aguero, Bony and Sterling/EDS player/Iheanacho

2 strikers are not sufficient, and Pellegrini is still known as playing with 2 strikers, and if both Dzeko + Jovetic are gone come summer, then we need one no matter what.

I never said just two strikers, for a single striker system, main striker (aguero) + rotation option (Bony) + back up option (experienced player or a youngster/EDS player) + emergency option (a winger or wide forward who can play as a striker)

 

[Sergi0 Na5r1]

From the Mirror today

Arsenal have made a bid for Serie A sensation Paulo Dybala, according to his club president Maurizio Zamparini.

The Gunners have long been linked with the Argentine sensation, who has scored a number of stunning goals in Palermo's impressive campaign thus far.

And although the 21-year-old would cost north of £30million, making him the most expensive centre-forward in Arsenal history, there remains the possibility that they could miss out on his signing to Italian Giants Juventus.

"Juventus and Arsenal have already made offers for the boy," Zamparini told Italian radio.

"Pierpaolo Triulzi, his agent, will be in Italy on Friday. I’m asking for more than €40 million."

"He would prefer to stay in Italy, he still wants to play in Serie A. Of the English teams, Arsenal is the first choice, because of the way Arsene Wenger’s team plays."

 

[supercity88]

Personally, I would prefer if we stop our obsession with hoarding strikers and adopt the holistic 433 (4231 or 4123 or however you want to look at it) formation. With one of the wide forwards being able to act as a striker in case of emergency and the 2nd striker being Bony it would be more than enough, whereas when we have 3 top strikers (or a total of 4 strikers) the manager is in a lot of cases forced to play 442 or its variations.

look at all the top clubs. Real have Benzema and Hernandez, with Ronaldo being able to play there. Chelsea have Costa, then Remy, then an ageing Drogba. Arsenal have Giroud, Welbeck and then they have Sanchez and Walcott who can play there. There is no reason why it can't be Aguero, Bony and Sterling/EDS player/Iheanacho

2 strikers are not sufficient, and Pellegrini is still known as playing with 2 strikers, and if both Dzeko + Jovetic are gone come summer, then we need one no matter what.

I never said just two strikers, for a single striker system, main striker (aguero) + rotation option (Bony) + back up option (experienced player or a youngster/EDS player) + emergency option (a winger or wide forward who can play as a striker)

I think three options as a no.9 are sufficient in our system. We should be able to play two together, as should be the case with Aguero and Bony once they gel, and also be able to play one on their own with goals also coming from the midfield. We've shown we can cope without any strikers if the fluidity is there in midfield. We need to address the goals that will be lost if Yaya leaves/plays less and that should come in the form of attacking midfield options.

 

[bluechampion7891]

From the Mirror today

Arsenal have made a bid for Serie A sensation Paulo Dybala, according to his club president Maurizio Zamparini.

The Gunners have long been linked with the Argentine sensation, who has scored a number of stunning goals in Palermo's impressive campaign thus far.

And although the 21-year-old would cost north of £30million, making him the most expensive centre-forward in Arsenal history, there remains the possibility that they could miss out on his signing to Italian Giants Juventus.

"Juventus and Arsenal have already made offers for the boy," Zamparini told Italian radio.

"Pierpaolo Triulzi, his agent, will be in Italy on Friday. I’m asking for more than €40 million."

"He would prefer to stay in Italy, he still wants to play in Serie A. Of the English teams, Arsenal is the first choice, because of the way Arsene Wenger’s team plays."

amazing how he can deman 40m euro with a straight face given that Dybala could go for free if he stays for 1 more year

 

[bluechampion7891]

2 strikers are not sufficient, and Pellegrini is still known as playing with 2 strikers, and if both Dzeko + Jovetic are gone come summer, then we need one no matter what.

I never said just two strikers, for a single striker system, main striker (aguero) + rotation option (Bony) + back up option (experienced player or a youngster/EDS player) + emergency option (a winger or wide forward who can play as a striker)

I think three options as a no.9 are sufficient in our system. We should be able to play two together, as should be the case with Aguero and Bony once they gel, and also be able to play one on their own with goals also coming from the midfield. We've shown we can cope without any strikers if the fluidity is there in midfield. We need to address the goals that will be lost if Yaya leaves/plays less and that should come in the form of attacking midfield options.

I agree. I'd like to see a variation of 433 so 2 strikers + 1 backup is enough

 

[VinceYoungisaBLUE]

Very excited to see Dybala in the PL, sad it won't be for us but he's a very good player and will turn heads early.

 

[richards30]

So hang on. ......he named barca and us as his two favourite teams, tolm has said we have an interest and we have aguero, zab, mdm and willy to help him settle yet the mirror reckon he wants arsenal?

 

[Sergi0 Na5r1]

amazing how he can deman 40m euro with a straight face given that Dybala could go for free if he stays for 1 more year

So hang on. ......he named barca and us as his two favourite teams, tolm has said we have an interest and we have aguero, zab, mdm and willy to help him settle yet the mirror reckon he wants arsenal?

I think the club president has a big mouth and is trying to stir up business tbh. He knows he's a promising player very unlikely to re-sign another deal and wants to cash in on the 1 year contract that he has. Any more than 25-30m in euros would be absurd even with the heavy competition for his signature.

 

[M3 Blue]

We just spent 30m on Bony, so I don't think we will spend big on striker this summer.

What if Dzeko leaves ?

I think Dzeko will leave as I don't see the need for two big centre forwards, personally I think we need that more complete support striker to compliment either Aguero or Bony and Dybala would be a great option.

I think we are looking at De Bruyne to play there.

Jovetic will probably be off as well, he doesn't really suit the league or team. I don't think any of us would class him as an out and out striker but considering he is a forward, it's pretty likely that if both go (which seems a reasonable assumption) then we will probably be looking to bring in another striker.

 

[Universidad de Chile]

not a bad player, but a bit overrated imo.

at least not for the price the italians paid for him first.

 

[andersmcfcdk]

not a bad player, but a bit overrated imo.

at least not for the price the italians paid for him first.

He plays for an average Italian team, he's 21, with 12 goals and 7 assists in 27 appearances, so he's not a fragile player like Aguero. I'm not sure how you can say he's overrated with these stats, especially because he is a hard worker as well. Anyway, I reckon he'll end up at Arsenal.

 

[daztrueblue91]

You can just tell that this lad is going to be one of the best strikers in Europe in the next 3-5 years.

Not signing him would be like Liverpool and United not getting Silva or Aguero when they had the chance.

 

[Universidad de Chile]

not a bad player, but a bit overrated imo.

at least not for the price the italians paid for him first.

He plays for an average Italian team, he's 21, with 12 goals and 7 assists in 27 appearances, so he's not a fragile player like Aguero. I'm not sure how you can say he's overrated with these stats, especially because he is a hard worker as well. Anyway, I reckon he'll end up at Arsenal.

Well, i mean, the player is fine, BUT NOT even worth the money the italians want for him.

And don´t forget, hes not coming from the River Plate or Boca Academy football, so I doubt how good can he be. At least, he was playing in the second ligue in Argentine a year ago or so...

So, I prefer to wait to have an opinion, and thats why I said his price is a bit overrated. Cheers!

 

[blueparrot]

not a bad player, but a bit overrated imo.

at least not for the price the italians paid for him first.

He plays for an average Italian team, he's 21, with 12 goals and 7 assists in 27 appearances, so he's not a fragile player like Aguero. I'm not sure how you can say he's overrated with these stats, especially because he is a hard worker as well. Anyway, I reckon he'll end up at Arsenal.

Aguero isn't the fragile player he's made out to be, one injury this season from a kick on the knee.

 

[SuperBlu]

not a bad player, but a bit overrated imo.

at least not for the price the italians paid for him first.

He plays for an average Italian team, he's 21, with 12 goals and 7 assists in 27 appearances, so he's not a fragile player like Aguero. I'm not sure how you can say he's overrated with these stats, especially because he is a hard worker as well. Anyway, I reckon he'll end up at Arsenal.

Well, i mean, the player is fine, BUT NOT even worth the money the italians want for him.

And don´t forget, hes not coming from the River Plate or Boca Academy football, so I doubt how good can he be. At least, he was playing in the second ligue in Argentine a year ago or so...

So, I prefer to wait to have an opinion, and thats why I said his price is a bit overrated. Cheers!

Neither was Aguero who came from Independiente.

 

[Universidad de Chile]

He plays for an average Italian team, he's 21, with 12 goals and 7 assists in 27 appearances, so he's not a fragile player like Aguero. I'm not sure how you can say he's overrated with these stats, especially because he is a hard worker as well. Anyway, I reckon he'll end up at Arsenal.

Well, i mean, the player is fine, BUT NOT even worth the money the italians want for him.

And don´t forget, hes not coming from the River Plate or Boca Academy football, so I doubt how good can he be. At least, he was playing in the second ligue in Argentine a year ago or so...

So, I prefer to wait to have an opinion, and thats why I said his price is a bit overrated. Cheers!

Neither was Aguero who came from Independiente.

mate, sorry, but you know how big independiente as a club are???

they won 5 copa libertadores.

meanwhile, dybala come only from instituto de cordoba and the have won nothing than a 2. ligue cup season in almost 100 years...

 

[andersmcfcdk]

Well, i mean, the player is fine, BUT NOT even worth the money the italians want for him.

And don´t forget, hes not coming from the River Plate or Boca Academy football, so I doubt how good can he be. At least, he was playing in the second ligue in Argentine a year ago or so...

So, I prefer to wait to have an opinion, and thats why I said his price is a bit overrated. Cheers!

Neither was Aguero who came from Independiente.

mate, sorry, but you know how big independiente as a club are???

they won 5 copa libertadores.

meanwhile, dybala come only from instituto de cordoba and the have won nothing than a 2. ligue cup season in almost 100 years...

So what? He's now playing very well in Serie A, and it doesn't matter where he used to play, and you can see this kid i talented, I doubt you've ever seen him play.