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[QUOTE="IthacaMatt, post: 5459075, member: 405"]
Somehow I left out Arsenal, who are having quite a summer.

So far, Martin Zubimendi, the defensive midfielder that Liverpool tried to sign last year. He's very skillful and robust.

They are also adding another defensive midfielder, the guy from Brentford, Christian Norgaard. He's very solid and Premier League proven.  This means they can afford to play Declan Rice further forward near Odegaard in the front of the midfield. They are deep in midfield now.

They look close to signing Victor Gyorkes from Sporting Lisbon, but Sporting are being stubborn about the valuation. Manchester United would like to take advantage, but if Arsenal can't make a deal work, then United won't be able to, because they are under much tighter financial restrictions.

Arsenal acquired Kepa from Chelsea for a pittance to be their backup goalkeeper. He had a good year for Bournemouth last year and is well suited to the role and might even win a trophy next year.

They seem to be making a mistake in buying Noni Madueke, if they plan to use him on the left.  He played 85% of his time for Chelsea on the other side, and was ineffectual on the left in his final few games. Eze from Crystal Palace is a much better choice.

If they want someone electric for LW, go get Rodrygo from Real Madrid. He's available, and he is fantastic. Real has no room for him with Vini and Mbappe ahead of him in that position.
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