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Arsenal linked with Kvaratskhelia

March 26, 2026·45 min·4 clips

Harry Symeou explains why Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with his swagger and elite balance, is his dream signing for Arsenal's left wing.

Look, the summer can wait. The host enjoys the attacking link, but he is not ready to live in transfer mode while Arsenal still have work sitting right in front of them. First, get over the line. That is the phrase he keeps coming back to, because the standard is plain enough: win it, then start arguing about the next version of the team. He can live with football that is a little less smooth if it keeps Arsenal where they need to be across the season. Style matters. Silverware matters more. After that, though, he wants Arsenal to become nastier in attack, sharper, less dependent on things being perfect. That is where the frustration starts to bite. Saka, to him, has not been anywhere near world class this season, which makes Arsenal's position feel impressive and a bit weird. Martinelli gets some credit for the Champions League goals, and the host says those should not be brushed off, but the Premier League return still sounds miles short. Trossard has been hot and cold. Victor Yocarez gets a nod for finding rhythm in the second part of the season, but the host will not call him a world class striker. That is the point he keeps circling. Arsenal are already right there with an attack he thinks can improve a lot. The Kvaratskhelia link fits that mood. So does Julian Alvarez. Both names point to the kind of individual spark he thinks could push Arsenal into another phase. Maybe the balance has to move a little. If a bigger attacking threat costs some defensive solidity, he sounds ready to take that trade.

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A plainspoken Arsenal discussion about winning now and improving the attack next.

This piece keeps its feet on the ground. Arsenal's next attacking step is the real subject, and the host returns to a simple idea: win now, then build a better attacking side later.

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