Mikel Arteta and Edu £103m Arsenal transfer masterplan can finally be unveiled with key duo
The excitement has grown around the potential returns of Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey to the Arsenal squad, although hopes surrounding the former should be tempered despite recent optimism. <a href=«http://Arsenal» can unleash their intended premier league title plan when double injury is resolved and investment released. target="_self" rel=«nofollow»>Timber continues his rehabilitation from what was a serious knee injury which has tended to see players miss between seven and nine months
.That said, the prospect of Timber and Partey coming back into the side would be the first time Arsenal fans would see both players play since the first Premier League game of the season. Mikel Arteta started both players in the back four although the Ghanaian was tasked with playing something of an auxiliary midfield role instead.
In the wake of both their absences Arteta has experimented with several defensive and midfield setups depending on the opponent. Injuries have also contributed to the likes of Jakub Kiwior, Jorginho and Kai Havertz playing in numerous games and for some, they have needed to adapt to different positions.
Havertz has been scrutinised for his lack of impact despite the £65million investment the club threw at Chelsea to land the German international. He has been deemed a replacement for the summer exit of Granit Xhaka, although perhaps it is not as clear cut as that.
Granted, Havertz has played the majority of games where Xhaka would have started, at least on paper. However, it is worth pointing out that during the Community Shield victory over Manchester City, Arteta decided to go with Declan Rice and Partey in midfield alongside Martin Odegaard.
This trio would surely have been the most common selection as the
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