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by **Cripps** » Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:49 pm

Has been shit whenever he's played but didn't watch the game last night.

Saved Nelson according to the highlights

by **Zenith** » Sat Oct 07, 2017 12:11 am

Still undecided on what his future position will be - if you purely look at his skill set (pace, strength, composure) RB/RWB seems the most plausible.

Reckon if he can improve on his concentration he could have a future as defensive midfielder.

Don't think he has the final ball or dribbling ability to excel in a more advanced role at Premier League level.

Thoughts?

by **ESR10** » Sat Oct 07, 2017 4:52 am

I liked him at most as a CM tbh. His best games for us came from.there. Against Southampton last year and this year against Köln.
He can pass, get forward and also tackle.

by **CrimsonGunner11** » Sat Oct 07, 2017 12:43 pm

If he can improve his stamina and strength, I can see him becoming a lesser version of Kante. That is a ball hunting CM. From what I've seen so far though, I would agree with Zenith for now and say that he should be playing as a RB since he's quick, not too bad at tackling, and seems to be able to put in a decent cross.

by **Arsene Nose** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 1:39 pm

Growing in strength and stature with every game. I like the fact he's getting minutes, even out of position. Ultimately he'd make a fine holding midfielder or right back.

by **Sims** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:05 pm

Huge talent imo

by **Angelito** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:16 pm

Sims wrote:Huge talent imo

Don't jinx his chances. :lipssealed:

by **Arsene Nose** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:43 pm

We've been seeking a DM for a while now but in Niles, Willock and McGuane we have some interesting options on the horizon.

by **Sims** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 3:01 pm

napoli have a very strong interest in mcguane

by **KG3** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 4:07 pm

Once Monreal/Kolasinac are fit I'd love to see him in CM instead of Xhaka.

by **Arsene Nose** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 4:10 pm

McGuane is the pick of the litter. We must hold onto him. Wilock is physically more developed so am guessing he edged ahead.

by **coach8smallball** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:26 pm

KG3 wrote:Once Monreal/Kolasinac are fit I'd love to see him in CM instead of Xhaka.

+1

he's much quicker and more technical. but wenger will be stubborn with his favorites.

it's not about winning, it's about wenger trying to prove over and over again he didn't make a bad decision.

by **Dejan** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:04 pm

ox version 2

by **coach8smallball** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:32 pm

Dejan wrote:ox version 2

you really think so? I think he's got a much better footballing brain than ox did and much more technical as well.

by **Santi** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 7:02 pm

much much much much much much better brain than Ox.

Just needs to sort out his Sanogo style legs at times and he'll be decent.

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