If it wasn’t for the financial instability of La Liga giants Malaga, Arsenal fans would probably still be dreaming about signing a player of Santi Cazorla’s capability. The Spain midfielder was confirmed as Arsene Wenger’s latest signing earlier this week, joining Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud. Many footballers are into gambling, some even online, but let’s hope this gamble pays! After signing him for cheaper than expected, the Frenchman sure must’ve felt he had woken up with a Royal Flush in his right-hand.
Cazorla only signed for Malaga last summer from Villarreal and was quick to adjust to his new surroundings, firmly establishing himself as one of Spain’s better midfielders. His arrival will further bolster the creative ranks available to Wenger, while helping to ease the blow of the likely departure of captain Robin van Persie.
His influence in the middle of the park, coupled with his goal getting ability from midfield, having netted nine times for Malaga last year, will further increase the chances of the Gunners ending their long wait for a piece of silverware. Furthermore, his arrival is a huge sign of intent for Arsenal and, even though chances are slim, may be enough to convince van Persie that his future lays at the Emirates Stadium.
He may not be the holding midfielder that the North London side need, with speculation suggesting Barcelona are preparing a big money move for Alex Song, but his ability to link the midfield and attack will be a vital asset for Wenger. After ending last season in third, one point ahead of bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur, it is pivotal that the club continue to build on their Champions League qualification and spend to ensure they can bridge the gap between themselves and the top two.
Sign Cazorla, along with Giroud and Podolski, helps strengthen the attacking line, but it isn’t enough to ensure domestic glory can be obtained. With the new campaign starting in a little over a week, a number of positions need bolstering, in defence and midfield in particular. However, there is enough time before the close of the transfer window to spend the money on a number of new additions, but one question still looms; is Cazorla the last of the spending for Wenger this summer?
we need a DM and a RB and thats it.
why do we need a number of defensive and midfield signings? on what basis? kosher was the best cb in the league last season and if verms regains his form from the previous season then we have the two of the best individual cb's in the league. The prob is that cb's cannot be judged as individuals but rather as pairs and for that reason it takes time for a good understanding to develop. thats it.
with the additional attacking options we now have, the team can expect to retain the ball higher up the pitch for longer periods than last season which in itself reduces the work load on the defensive unit.
the age of a specialist dm is dead. its a waste of a perfectly good player if he doesnt learn to play ball and contribute to the team. last season son cost us maybe 6 points but he won atleast 15 so its a positive trade off of about 9 points that a specialist dm could never have given us
I am fully inline with you. We actually have one of the best defence in the league. They just need to play together more often and avoid injuries.
i feel RB and the two CBs are the best in the league…but LB position is weak. But i never thought Kosc would get so good…so basically IN WENGER I TRUST 🙂