I have been seeing this coming for a while. There are not many top strikers moving, and there are still clubs that can out-bid us.
So, I still think Giroud is better than most people give him credit for, and Podolski too. It would also be really harsh to drop Walcott or Cazorla from the first XI, So let's be honest here, we are not really hurting for strikers. No question whatsoever that these guys are going to have to get better, but it isn't a completely whacko idea that they will.
In my mind we need a DM far worse and a CB. We have a ton of very talented attacking players and whilst I wouldn't turn Rooney or Higuain away, if it doesn't happen it isn't wrist-slashing time for me.
If we don't sign a backup or an upgrade for Arteta-Ramsey, and another backup CB, we are in much deeper ****.
You may be right.
Giroud is decent and I think Podolski has alot more to show.
I have to say there seemingly alot more quality midfielders available. I would love to see us go back in and try to sign Lars Bender.


