'I can see what Arteta is trying to do here' - fan views on Norgaard
We asked for your views on whether Christian Norgaard is what Arsenal need and whether he'd be a good replacement for Thomas Partey if he leaves the club. Here are some of your comments:David: Not sure about this move. Feel that we need a more defensive player to take over from Partey and that might not be Norgaard. However, if Zubimedi comes in then I'd be happy to see Norgaard come over.Andrew: What is the point of getting Norgaard, if Partey cannot be persuaded to stay (who is more versatile)? I thought Zubimendi was all but signed so Norgaard would be a bench warmer anyway. Waste of £10m.Ed: We've lost Jorginho and will probably loose Partey, so he will be a good backup to have in the squad.Olly: Norgaard would be a great, cheap Jorginho replacement who would allow us to spend more on a striker.Michael: They always want it cheap. This is the undoing of this club. Partey has been phenomenal, why not extend his contract? They'd rather go for something less, and ironically want to get greater results. Trophies will elude this team until they begin to do something different!Mason: I can see what Arteta is trying to do here. He's just lost Jorginho who's 33 and now could be losing Partey who is 32. Norgaard isn't the most exciting player to bring in, but he would be an older member of the squad with plenty of experience and wisdom that the younger players can look up to. You can't always have a squad of young players, it just wouldn't work.
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