Arsenal need reinforcement in at least four positions this summer with bosses giving Mikel Arteta a £240 million budget
On June 2, Arsenal led the Premier League table for 240 days, and collapsed in the final stage, giving the title to Manchester City.
Many people question Arsenal's quality of will, but in fact, this young team has a strong character under the shape of Mikel Arteta, and this season has read the seconds many times, and the defeat has been enough to prove it.
The core problem is actually that Arsenal's main squad is not thick enough, and when the main players such as Saliba, Zinchenko and Jesus are injured, there are no high-level players on top.
Manchester City's first team of just 24 is small but of high quality, and with injuries rare, Guardiola's rotation is at ease. For example, Stones was later transformed into a back, but he can also play in the starting line when the central defender needs him.
In contrast, although Arsenal have a large number of people, the level of rotation outside the main squad is average, which is why Arteta almost insists on playing a season with one set of starters.
Arsenal's top brass is clearly aware of the problem and gave Mikel Arteta a £180 million transfer budget this summer. And if Xhaka, Tierney and Balogon are successfully transferred, the transfer budget can rise to £240 million.
And Arsenal will not buy like Chelsea, and the transfer market operates on quality, not quantity, or gambling on so-called potential stocks.
Let's first take a look at Arsenal's main squad of 4231 this season
Goalkeeper: Ramsdale
Defenders: Ben White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko
Back: Xhaka, Patti
Midfielders: Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli
Forward: Jesus
In the substitute lineup, Tomiyasu Kenyang, Holding, Herneni, and Vieira are all average, but the level of Smith-Lowe has dropped after the injury, and the youngsters Nketiah and Nelson have not yet reached the height they deserve.
Arsenal will also play in the Champions League in the new season, and the Gunners will have to strengthen at least six positions, and if the operation goes well, at least the rotation of four positions can achieve the effect of Manchester City.
Back waist
Xhaka leaves for Bayer Leverkusen, with Arsenal bending Bayern Munich for West Ham against Rice. Arsenal's advantage is clear, with England internationals generally still looking to play in the Premier League. Arsenal are offering more than £90 million, while West Ham may offer £130 million with additional clauses.
Jorginho is very accomplished in converting tandems and passing, but his defensive interception ability cannot be said to be superb. Vieira is in a similar situation, so Arsenal will need to find a replacement for Patti. Since attacking midfielder Mount is likely to choose Manchester United, Arsenal should shift their focus to defensive midfielders.
Central Defender
Gabriel's central defender combination with Saliba was solid, especially in the face of high pressing, and he was very calm with the ability to pick the ball. Holding certainly lacks in this regard. Adding a high-calibre centre-back is a must, but the main budget goes to Rice, so don't expect a £100 million Mr. Gvardior. Crystal Palace's young England centre-back Guey is currently the Gunners' main watch target.
Full-back
Tomiyasu Kenyang can play on both sides, but injuries have also led to a significant decline in the level of Japanese internationals, and it is okay to put it in ordinary teams in the Premier League, but in the championship group, Tomiyasu Kenyang is not strong enough.
It's a similar situation with Ben White, you always get the feeling that they're a little bit short of what the championship team wants.
Arsenal need to be strengthened in the left and right full-back positions, and even need a top master to become a right-back starter, Valladolid's Fresneda, is it a top master?
Line of attack
Arsenal's attacking linemen are enviable, but they also need to prevent injuries and reserve moderate personnel.
Trossard can play in all three positions from left, center and right, and he will be the main rotation player.
If Smith Lowe can return to his pre-injury level and keep improving to catch up with Saka's pace of growth, Arsenal will be the equivalent of bringing in a super signing. Smith-Lowy can play on the left wing, up front, and can moderate Odegaard's rest.
If Arsenal can also turn some players to make a little space, they can also strengthen in the front and right winger positions. Chelsea have given up Felix and Atletico want to sell him and Arsenal are also considering the Portuguese who can play up front.
Saka is probably Arsenal's most tired player, but there is no way, the talent is concentrated on the left wing, and indeed there is no suitable substitute on the right winger.
The Premier League is becoming increasingly competitive, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for players from the echelon to get playing time in the big teams.
This season, Manchester City's Palmer started after winning the title, having been a substitute in the previous 11 games. Liverpool's Bajsetić was a regular at one point, but his performance was erratic and he quickly returned to the bench.
It is unrealistic to expect a goblin to emerge from the Arsenal echelon, which is the work of the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League, and the pressure of the championship group is huge, and it is generally impossible for coaches to risk in order to train newcomers.
If Arsenal raise the strength of the back line to a notch this summer, implement Rice in midfield, and bring another master in the attacking line, it will basically be a successful transfer.
With an upgraded squad and Mikel Arteta well-tuned, it will be possible for Arsenal to challenge Manchester City once again.
Otherwise, next season I am afraid that I will only have to fight for Champions League qualification and withdraw from the title race sequence.
Finally, Arsenal boss Kroenke is actually very rich, and his sports empire is worth up to 10 billion pounds.
The Nuggets, owned by Kroenke, are likely to win the NBA championship this season.
Kroenke has injected a lot of money into Arsenal, and the Gunners fans must be looking forward to it, when can we also have a teacher?