Wenger only needs to make 2 signings during the summer. The team as it is now minus Henry is more than capable. We will need a replacement striker for Henry although we have Van Persie, Adebayor, Walcott and Bendtner (who might I add looks very promising and should be given a chance next season) and something that strikes me there is experience, or lack of.
Van Persie - 23
Adebayor - 23
Walcott - 18
Bendtner - 19
So our two main strikers are 23, decent age, but only for improvement, at this stage they are still learning I wouldnt say together they could be the deadliest strike force in the PL. One of those 4 needs a player with experience alongside them, someone who will lead the way and teach them in a way that Henry did. An experienced campaigner who is capable at the highest level in other words. A friend suggested to me the other night that Roy Makaay would be an awesome signing, he has experience and can score goals, in a similar way that Bergkamp used to do for us, although I would say with less class and penache.
The second signing we need, is a defender. Again I use the word experience, if you look at our back 4 only Gallas stands out with much experience to his name. He needs someone alongside him who he can trust and put faith in, Senderos is error prone although solid at times, but I do like Toure. The good thing about Gallas and Toure is their versitility, so if a new center back was to come, Wenger could easily move one of them into a full back position. An experienced, cool, calm and collected customer, someone who is brave and could handle a tongue lashing from Lehmann! Its a tough one, I wouldnt go for Davies at West Brom as although he has potential, he still lacks that vital factor which the team needs; experience. Its hard to pick someone but if Wenger can find someone with those characteristics, then perfect.
We've also been linked to Ryan Babel, he would be a great player, and probably reminds Wenger a lot of Thierry Henry at that age. However, if Wenger leaves come the end of the season, what would be the point? Babel has the potential, but if he learns from Wenger in the coming season, only for him to be replaced the next, this will unsettle him and distract his game somewhat, but we shall see.
One thing id like to see though, Cesc Fabregas being given the captains armband.
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