Read on to see how Arsenal's lineup could look next season with three major signings expected in
key areas of the squad...
Key areas of the squad arguably still need strength in depth, and it appears as though the Italian tactician is preparing to act in the New Year.
There is no doubt however that Arsene Wenger could do with addressing in
key areas of his squad that are in great need of investment, with the Arsenal manager having already made moves to fix one such problem.
It's bound to be a source of frustration for Conte and supporters as in ideal world they would have made their signings early and well ahead of pre-season, while they desperately need key additions given their return to the Champions League next season as they are lacking in depth in
key areas of the squad.
Nevertheless, from a Madrid perspective, he's a highly - talented young Spanish player, and with several fundamental individuals on the wrong side of 30 including the likes of Luka Modric and Karim Benzema, they'll undoubtedly benefit from having a long - term vision in mind when addressing
key areas of the squad this summer.
Between them, Matiudi, Fred and Perisic would address
key areas of the squad and would bring plenty of experience and class to the team.
Not exact matches
Bunn has displaced the Italian in the starting line - up in recent weeks, but with the addition
of Johnstone, perhaps Bruce is looking to stamp his own mark on the
squad and bring in players in
key areas that he doesn't believe have enough quality right now.
Pep Guardiola's side sit 13 points ahead
of United with a game in hand, and so in order to bridge that gap, perhaps Mourinho and Co. will need to get the chequebook out and address
key weak
areas in the current
squad.
Arsenal do have a few more winners in our
squad and they are players in
key areas and hopefully that will help us to confound the critics and rid ourselves
of the over used tag
of being unable to see the season through.
Manchester City look ready to spend big in the January transfer window to help solve two
key areas of weakness in their current
squad, according to various recent reports.
While they're at it, Arsenal could also do with investing in a number
of key areas in their
squad, where some flops have been holding on to their positions for far too long.
I think everyone was hoping to see one or two new faces who would have strengthened the
squad in
key areas to improve our chances
of success this season.
Midfield and attack look like being the
key areas of focus for the Gunners, with Arsene Wenger unhappy with some
of his current
squad options in those departments as his side have got off to a somewhat up - and - down start to the 2014/15 season.
After all the frustration earlier in the summer and the feeling that Arsene Wenger was making the same old mistake
of being way too over cautious with the club's money, Arsenal did end up spending a fair bit and strengthening our
squad in the three
key areas of defence, midfield and attack.
The end
of the Ferguson era was always going to be a massive and difficult transition, particularly as he bequeathed the club an aging
squad that had been undeniably neglected in a few
key areas for quite some time.
Henry, 37, continues to stress Arsenal must make «a couple
of additions» in
key areas, but is certain the
squad are moving quickly in the right direction.
Now the Frenchman likes to splash the cash on one marquee signing per summer without adding to the
squad in other
key areas — much to the frustrations
of the Arsenal faithful.
It seems that the Gunners have now submitted a bid
of # 22m for Colombian Star Juan Cuadrado as they look to bolster their
squad in every
key area they suffered last season.