Arsenal needs to buy low and sell high when it comes to player transfers

According to reports, it’s believed that Arsenal may demand approximately £22 million if Folarin Balogun is to be released this summer, amidst alleged interest from AC Milan and Inter Milan.

Balogun’s happiness is also a significant factor to consider, as he’s still developing his skills and will probably not want to play second fiddle to Gabriel Jesus or any other top striker that Arsenal will sign to compete for top honors.

Balogun – Keep or Sell?

Letting Balogun go for £22 million is ridiculous.

In my opinion, this isn’t a wise business decision, given that Balogun is just 21 years old and has already scored 16 goals for Reims this season, with a goal ratio of 0.71 per 90 minutes.

These are very impressive stats, and unless there’s a profitable sell-on split clause or an attractive buyback clause, we shouldn’t let the boy go.

We haven’t been adhering to the principle of purchasing players at a low price and then selling them for a higher value during transfers.

It’s true that Premier League clubs pay their players quite well, making it difficult for other leagues to match the wages.

Dignified player sales that Arsenal have done in the past five years.

Since 2017, the two most significant sales that Arsenal has accomplished are Oxlade Chamberlain, who was sold for £35 million in 2017, and Alex Iwobi, who was sold for the same amount in 2019.

Although these are substantial sums, we should aspire for higher returns by having the courage to let go of players who have reached their peak and replace them with young talent.

A great example to follow is Liverpool’s decision to sell Coutinho to Barcelona in January 2018 for a reported fee of £142 million. Coutinho was 26 years old back then.

Just imagine the potential funds we could acquire to rebuild our team.

If a club doesn’t grow, it will rot.

GunnerBanana’s POV

Three things we should focus on:

Acquire experienced players , or develop academy players with the ability to play in various positions.

This allows them to serve as backups for the team, increasing the squad’s depth. Consequently, the club will possess greater leverage during player negotiations and contract renewals. Buy Low, Sell High.

Furthermore, a player with proficiency in multiple positions would likely possess a higher level of football intelligence, potentially making them a superior player and a possible candidate for a future club managerial role.

Arsenal’s players should recognize that their career path extends beyond the lucrative wages offered by the club and aim for long-term success.

Wage structure

Establish a wage ceiling and adhere to it strictly.

If a player insists on a higher wage than what is being proposed, then it may be best to part ways with them. Buy Low Sell High.

No individual player is bigger than the club. In fact, players with such an attitude may bring problems to their next team.

We should recall the negative outcomes of Ozil, Mkhitaryan, and Aubameyang’s lucrative contracts, which marked the beginning of their downward spiral.

Club culture

Arsenal Football Club should function as a professional, non-toxic workplace based solely on meritocracy.

Players should aspire to join Arsenal to advance their footballing education.

With Mikel Arteta playing a significant role in fostering player growth, attracting talented players should not revolve solely around financial incentives. Buy Low Sell High.

To mitigate the risk of Arteta departing the club in the future, a comprehensive football syllabus could be implemented to cultivate a shared culture and philosophy, which could be passed down to future generations.

This approach would be akin to Bruce Lee’s influence on numerous martial artists, even long after his passing.

We recommend that those who have been influenced by Arteta, to pursue coaching badges as soon as they are eligible to do so.

COYG!