A few weeks ago, when we spoke about Arsenal considering signing Mason Mount this summer, many didn’t see any sense in that. Now, as per Goal, Arsenal decision-makers may have seen sense in signing Mount, and now that move could go through, as the Gunners have reportedly held talks with the midfielder’s entourage with the desire to bring him on board in the summer.
For the past few PL seasons, Mount has been dazzling as Chelsea’s playmaker, but this season he just hasn’t been himself. But how could you expect him to thrive under three different managers and three different systems? Anyway, anyone who has watched him knows that on a good day he is a fantastic midfielder who can single-handedly orchestrate an attacking play. He needs a fresh start, probably somewhere else.
Liverpool, whose midfield is a mess, are also in the mix to sign him from Stamford Bridge. However, one may ask, would a player opt for a move to Anfield when he can have a chance to move to the Emirates, where he can be a part of Arsenal’s rise? At Arsenal, we can’t deny that Odegaard is the only dependable playmaker, as Fabio Vieira and Emile Smith-Rowe just can’t offer what the Norwegian can at the moment, but I bet Mount could change that.
Imagine Arsenal signing Mount (who may be available for a bargain considering his deal with Chelsea expires next year), and then following his deal with Rice’s, Arsenal’s midfield could be unrivalled.
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I think Mount’s abilities are too similar to Smith-Rowe’s. I have never seen Mount use his weaker foot as adept as De Bruyne and Maddison do
As for Rice, Partey’s dribbling skills look much better than his. Rice rarely takes on his opponents, but his aerial ability is better than Partey’s
Based on those observations, I’d prefer Arsenal to sign Danilo if Nottingham Forest get relegated. Danilo could potentially form a great connection with Magalhaes/ Martinelli/ Vieira/ Jesus on the left side of the field and he could also play second fiddle to Zinchenko for the inverted LB role
On what basis Danilo? He’s played 7 matches this season for Nottingham and he’s hardly done himself any favors.
If we want a DM who’s similar to ie. Joao Palhinha, we need to go for someone who matches his performances, statistically. And that one would be Manuel Ugarte from Sporting. He is currently the best midfielder in top European leagues at stopping attacks.
I heard Arsenal scouted Danilo and made an enquiry for him, before he joined Nottingham Forest. His abilities seem to make him perfect as Xhaka’s and Zinchenko’s backup
As for the CDM role, we’ve got three senior players who have been playing well there. Palhinha and Ugarte look good for that position, but their price tags must be very high because of their contract lengths
Gai, you need to consider Pathey is ageing and Jorghinho and how much energy can they offer next season. We need Rice as a very good option. Rice has also improved his movement forward and gradually scoring goals he also has experience plating for England.
Maybe Arsenal will sign a new CDM if Partey got in a legal battle next season. Otherwise, Arsenal might like to save money by utilizing Jorginho, Elneny and Sambi-Lokonga as Partey’s backup
I also don’t think Rice would like to play second fiddle to Partey
Long-grained, parboiled or basmati but no soggy Rice for me, thanks.
I see mount as more of an attacker. He’s quite versatile, but he’s better in one of the forward roles than at CM imo. If he’s just out there looking for the biggest contract he can find, though, I wouldn’t be interested. Wrong motivation imo
I’ve been more impressed with rice recently for his pressing higher up the pitch (not just for his steal vs arsenal) and I could see him doing well in the xhaka role in our current side, but i think he’d be a massive drop off if we used him as our anchor-DM. He’s good enough defensively, but what makes partey so great is his close control and cleverness to know how to get away in tight situations. Rice is too simple a player for that role imo.
Rice yes mount not for me don’t think he will give us any more than what we already have now got champions league need 4 top quality signings to give us a chance to challenge for trophies!
Would rather Elneny and Lokonga
Pass on Mount, overrated in my opinion. We have ESR who will continue to improve and get better. Besides, no one is displacing Odegaard, and Vieira woeful displays have shown we need a complete player at CM, one with presence on both offensive and defensive side of the ball.
As for Rice, I’d prefer Onana over Rice. Onana better technically, more versatile as a DM or CM, and likely cost less without the English Tax.
Rice is over rated,nothing spectacular, Onana should be the go to guy, fast, strong, tall and technical with a lot of room for improvement,
Onana can play as Xhaka / Partey’s replacement.
I do not see Mount as a player in the Odegaard role at all. Mount is a useful and hard working all round attacking player but not a specialist creator , WHEN and IF he ever regains form.
For the fee Chelsea would seek, he is an ultra rank outsider, bordering on impossible, for us to land.
I doubt Edu and MA will even want him, let alone attempt to buy him.
I believe we will try again for Caicedo, possibly Onana too(though only one, not both together will be sought).
I think they would really like Rice but realise his price will be prohibitive and thus very unlikely to land him.
Our PRIME summer target ought to be a real TOP CLASS CB, and to let Holding move on. I have sympathy for HOLDING, who is a top bloke, loyal to a fault and a great club man.
But REALITY shows us he is just NOT of the quality a team in next years CL and a title challenger will need.
I even admire the loyalty of some of our fans who defend him when those like me say he is not up to it.
But I suggest they are putting their emotions above using their brains, when they do so. By next season we urgently nedd NO squad passengers at all and to let threlikes of Elneny, Holding, Viera and all the loanees save only the VERYyouing players, such as Balogun , move elsewhere.
Its imperative we carry no deadwood, IF we are to once again challenge CITY, a club who keep NO deadwood and have not done so for years past.
I agree with you on holding Jon but unfortunately against city Haaland will target holding as the weak link and unless a miracle happens he will most likely destroy holding in every department just can’t see him being able to handle him but it’s not just him last 3 games defence has been poor all round and that includes ramsdale who should have save the West Ham 2nd goal and was badly at thought for the Southampton 1st goal we carry on defending like that then City will absolutely destroy us!
I also like Ahamada of Crystal Palace. Very young and can play the support role to Partey as well as CDM and play as a box to box midfielder.
I think bringing in Mount and Rice would be a big mistake.
I think they might become a clique within the group.
I really think getting both of them could cause problems within the team.
I would much rather we went for Caidedo first, and than Rice, if we can afford him.
But NO Mount Please!!!!