I dont get it either. The fans wanted signings and we’re on the verge of getting them sorted. Mahrez two seasons ago was unplayable and Laca scores goals - and he’s the mobile finisher we’ve been needing for years.
If we can keep Sanchez, we have a shot at the title next season dare I say.
Disappointment with Mahrez is only relative in the current context of losing Sanchez. We just need to get over this ASAP because then it allows you to appreciate that signing Mahrez is decent.
He’s ‘Premier League ready’ and as I mentioned the other day, in coming to Arsenal his motivation levels will be high, akin to Leicester 15/16 rather than Leicester 16/17. I would expect him to hit the ground running and do some serious damage sooner rather than later. Bye bye Theo
He’s not been great since the second half of the 2015/16 season, so there’s definitely question marks over if he’s good enough long term for Arsenal. One can only hope that he adds to the squad and isn’t replacing Alexis for instance or else we’re looking at a downgrade.
would honestly love Riyad Mahrez at Arsenal, on his day such a dangerous player to go up against. He would be a great signing with or without Sanchez staying, obviously hope he will be playing with Alexis though
Good signing but never a Sanchez replacement. Despite the gaudy total in 15-16, he has never been much of a goal scorer in any other year. He would be excellent as a wide playmaker and give us the second creator beside Ozil that we’ve lacked for a while. But if Sanchez leaves we’ll still lack a goal scoring wide forward.
At 26 years old, Mahrez is heading into his peak. Signing him now shuffles down the order of contention for the wide-right players we currently have in Theo, Alex and Welb. He’ll be a clear upgrade on all of them regardless of his performances in the league last season. Instant impact.
I’m fine with Wenger buying offensive players again simply to try and ‘outscore’ everyone else and I’d be rather confident that if we sign Mahrez, he’ll be netting 10+ league goals next season. Easy.