A very subjective look into AWFC

The summer transfer window is closing in a few hours and if I had to summarize our transfers during this summer I’d grade it as 7/10. If I take a look back at my summer transfer wishlist, none of the players I wanted were bought, which doesn’t mean anything at all. I was hoping for Mapi Leon or Alex Greenwood because I thought they would be unreal additions to the team beyond their ability on the ball. I thought we should get Beth England as a forward option and as far as our midfield I would’ve loved to have seen Deyna Castellanos or my #1 transfer wish: Denise O’Sullivan.

Jonas clearly doesn’t read my blog. Although I did mention loving the idea of Russo and we got her. And that brings me to the overall assessment that we did really well. Not getting the players I thought I wanted is totally irrelevant. The 3 players that come in, and a potential 4th, are massive every way you look at it. Two of the best defenders in the World Cup, one of the best forwards on the planet, who is so young still…

I do think we need a world class keeper to rival Manu and another midfielder. Without Viv or Leah, just having Lia, Kim and Frida as solid, established options might be too lite. Kuhl is the future but as far as the present I think the potential of KCC is incredible. I have read the tweets but nothing has been confirmed as I’m typing this. Just like the rest of the world, I thought she was phenomenal at the World Cup and she would be a great addition, especially with Caitlin and Steph already her and both whom I suspect will have a massive part to play this season due to their acquired experience this summer. Their lives changed forever and I feel Arsenal will benefit beyond words.

To be fair, the lack of European football means less matches and it might be a way of coping still, but I’m fully embracing just focusing on the WSL and the domestic cups. I have come to terms with that reality and I am fully behind this team in any competitions they’re in.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! The latest episode has been one of the most downloaded to date!! Pretty cool!

d ❤

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