Podolski Confirmed; Looking Up The Arsenal

Arsenal have never announced an end-of -season signing before the season actually ends...

Not so with the signing of Lukas Podolski from FC Cologne. I am a big admirer of the German striker. His statistics for German and Club are quite impressive.

You can read about the German striker here.

Whereas many are fearing that his signing might be a replacement for the imminent departure of Van Persie, I join the chorus of those who say that he is a genuine addition to the team. But herein lies the beauty with signing him so early before the Euros;
1. His price was very likely going to go through the roof after a successful Euro tournament.
2. If this signing does not convince Robin Van Persie that the club are serious about winning trophies, then nothing else will convince him to sign a new deal this summer.
3. If Van Persie does decide to leave Arsenal, Podolski is a very decent replacement, but crucially, the club have time to make other signings to form a new team for next season.

For me, the signing of Podolski is a statement of intent from Arsenal. For several seasons the club have been farting and farfing around each summer while we lost great players. I genuinely believe that this summer, our business will be concluded before the Euros.

So which areas need strengthening?   Clearly our defence is more that Adequate with Vermaelen, Koscielny, Metersacker, Djourou, Miquel and Song who can play in there. It is the midfield that needs strengthening.

Abou Diaby, must surely be seeing this coming season as his last chance at saving his career. It is very sad indeed, but I fear that he might have to call time on his career if his injuries persist. I really like Diaby and would love for him to go through an entire season , let alone 10 games straight without a knock. Unfortunately, the damage was done to his ankle and now we see the consequences.

Jack Wilshere should be fit next season but for me he can't do a job in midfield the entire season. Aaron Ramsey is a more than decent midfielder, but we really lack something in our engine room. I hate to admit, but we need a Fabregas type player in there.

But lets wait ad see.

We have two games remaining, let's get the 6 points we need for 3rd place and then we can all have a good end of season and look forward to the next season.

COYG!!!
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