Arsenal Transfer Rumours And General Chat

leninbenjamin · 22-05-2008 01:20PM

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Regarding Nasri - the French papers are under the impression the agent talk is BS and that the deal is done, but can't be announced until Monday for whatever reason. Either way, I guess we have to wait!

bloody agents. should all be hung drawn and quartered. what idiot in their right mind would pass up the chance to work with Wenger?

Galvasean · 22-05-2008 03:49PM

I wonder do these low key 17 year old signings count towards Wenger's promised '2or3' signings or does he mean 2 or 3 big(ish) signings?

yahoo_moe · 22-05-2008 04:44PM

Galvasean wrote: »

I wonder do these low key 17 year old signings count towards Wenger's promised '2or3' signings or does he mean 2 or 3 big(ish) signings?

I'd be very surprised if they counted - I think Wenger's fairly clearly been talking about 'straight into the first team squad' signings, rather than future potential.

Pepe LeFrits · 22-05-2008 05:30PM

Nah, they don't. He makes about 4 or 5 youth signings every year.

gosplan · 23-05-2008 11:11AM

Just thinking of being a 17 year old playing in the third division somewhere and getting the call from Wenger - you'd be pretty chuffed and more than a little excited all summer.

Galvasean · 23-05-2008 03:37PM

Guess why they chose Wenger for that Nike ad.

Galvasean · 23-05-2008 03:39PM

Sorry if someone posted this already, but official confirmation that Vela will play for us next season.
http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=491726&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Mexican+striker+Vela+granted+a+work+permit

yahoo_moe · 23-05-2008 04:36PM

Hleb's agent really is a complete gimp

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/7417028.stm

keano_afc · 24-05-2008 10:31AM

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1766_3604617,00.html

Worst kept secret in football finally announced.

eZe^ · 24-05-2008 10:36AM

Hope it's not to Barca lads... The last thing we need is another midfielder that wants to walk the ball into the back of the neck... Arsenal fans will understand my pain, you guys have the same problem sometimes!

Mossy Monk · 24-05-2008 10:41AM

eZe^ wrote: »

sometimes!

Sometimes? Understatement of the week. To be honest I hope Hleb ****s off ASAP and Arsenal gets a nice bit of money for him.

Royale with Cheese · 24-05-2008 10:43AM

I doubt Arsenal will get a decent fee for him. Everybody knows he's leaving this summer no matter what happens, and his contract is also unprotected so if Arsenal are holding out for a large fee then he could start threatening to buy it out again.

eZe^ · 24-05-2008 10:52AM

Mossy Monk wrote: »

Sometimes? Understatement of the week. To be honest I hope Hleb ****s off ASAP and Arsenal gets a nice bit of money for him.

Ok, I was just being safe just incase you Gooners took offense to my statement and started attacking me... You'll be a better team without him, however, thats only if you can replace him with a Diego/ Deco style midfielder.

Royale with Cheese · 24-05-2008 11:10AM

A Pires style midfielder is needed. What an utter legend.

Galvasean · 25-05-2008 06:39PM

Speaking of replacing Hleb, any more news on Nasri?

eZe^ · 25-05-2008 06:43PM

Galvasean wrote: »

Speaking of replacing Hleb, any more news on Nasri?

http://goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=710200

Fuzzy_Dunlop · 25-05-2008 06:50PM

I hope to christ they just come out tomorrow and announce it if he's being signed. Can't stand this whole dragging out business. I also fear that if Nasri does come in, that it'll be the only signing on the creative front with him replacing Hleb. Vela coming in as the reason for not adding further on the wings, which would be a disappointment imo.

Then we still need to add to the defense and probably a Flamini replacement, I'm not to pushed about a new goalie or striker despite the ambitious overhaul some people are looking for.

Pepe LeFrits · 25-05-2008 07:20PM

If Hleb goes I'd say Wenger will sign another attacking midfield player. He said a few weeks ago that he was looking to bring in another attacking midfielder and a defender, I don't think he meant it as a replacement for Hleb.

vincenzo1975 · 25-05-2008 07:52PM

Last year was a really bad year with injuries to vital players. I think if either of Rosicky or Van Persie had of had a full season we would have one trophies.

Why do you think that Wenger did not put eboue in at right back when Sanga was injured? Instead moving Toure out to full back and keeping Senderos in.

I personnaly do not think senderos can ever challenge for a first team spot, I think he gets intimidated and makes far too many mistakes. I would like to see an older experienced player as your back up in this situation, the way Bould used to be there for adams and keown. It is great to have new blood coming through, but at important times of the year and in big games, I just do not see the advantage in taking risks with young players.
My opinion would be to let senderos go, bring walcott into the first team, and sign a strong defensive midfielder. I also think we need a top class center half. I have big worries about Gallas's commitment. He seemed to make half hearted attempts to put himself between ball and goal last year.

If only we had of got mascherano instead of Liverpool, I think he would be the perfect foil for Fabregas. I am not too worried about Flamini going, I think he did cover a lot of ground, but I do not thing his contribution matched his work rate. his assists, goals and tackling a little short in my opinion.

Hopefully Rosicky and Van persie will come through Euro2008 without injury.

Bounty Hunter · 25-05-2008 07:58PM

vincenzo1975 wrote: »

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Hopefully Rosicky and Van persie will come through Euro2008 without injury.

dont think Rosicky is even going so you should be fine on that one. Hope Van Persie stays fit alright and if he survives the Euro's you will have him rareing to go from day 1 not slightly off form as hes only returning from injury as usual.

vincenzo1975 · 25-05-2008 10:40PM

True enough, Rosicky is out, good for arsenal.

Wonder what the chances of David villa coming are? or even benzema. Thats the kind of quality i would like to see linked.

leninbenjamin · 26-05-2008 12:03AM

vincenzo1975 wrote: »

Wonder what the chances of David villa coming are? or even benzema. Thats the kind of quality i would like to see linked.

slim to nil i'd imagine. I don't think Wenger would even bother considering the price tags that will be attached to them... then again, if Benzema were to decide to leave France Wenger might well be the most likely to convince him to. still, it's all far-fetched thinking imo.

AnCapaillMor · 26-05-2008 09:17AM

Normally i don't comment on other players\managers on this thread, but seriously WTF!!!!

RAFA wrote:

They started spending big money and Arsenal were also spending big money on young players. We are trying to do the same but because they (Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal) are continuing to spend big money, it makes it more difficult to catch up.

Pepe LeFrits · 26-05-2008 10:05AM

They bought Torres with Everquest credits, and got Pennant for a reduced fee in exchange for community service.

Mossy Monk · 26-05-2008 10:19AM

AnCapaillMor wrote: »

Normally i don't comment on other players\managers on this thread, but seriously WTF!!!!

Rafa has gone nuts.

Pepe LeFrits · 26-05-2008 10:27AM

He strikes me as more of a Zoo man.

IrishMike · 26-05-2008 12:19PM

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

He strikes me as more of a Zoo man.

On form today Pepe

wandatowell · 27-05-2008 12:56AM

Regardless of who Arsene signs, our squad isn't going to be much bigger than last years. I think he needed to ADD 2-3 players to the current squad not just replace players that are leaving.

Here's to looking forward to another season of "building for next season"

GuanYin · 27-05-2008 05:15AM

Well you've got to remember that historically alot of arsenal's key men have been young players coming thru. Remember when Viera wasn't replaced and Fabregas came through?

If Walcott, Diaby, Bentner and Denilson step up to the plate and can play 30 games consistantly, that's a stronger squad right there.

Add 2-3 players to that to replace the ones leaving and you've got a squad to challenge again.

Arsenal were very unlucky with injuries last season though, so maybe a bit more strength in depth is called for alright.

mormank · 27-05-2008 06:10AM

the only thing i would say about ur viera being replaced by fabulous is that he still hasnt won anything with arsenal!!!

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