Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016

Bobby Baccala · 24-05-2016 05:20PM

Ken Shamrock wrote: »

He's got 8 goals In 148 games. He's not a goal scorer It's not what he does, strange that people are talking about that??

He's just scored a few crackers calm down ken

gosplan · 24-05-2016 05:36PM

domrush wrote: »

From looking at a few youtube highlight vids it seems Xhaka has a real rocket of a shot and is more than willing to shoot from range, something that much of our midfield seem to consider sacrelige

I'm going to make a youtube reel of me playing 5-a-side to prove a point.

It will feature some amazing long shots, fantastic finishes, no-look passes, flicks around the corner and all that.

'he's just what we need" they'll say

Ken Shamrock · 24-05-2016 05:37PM

P4DDY2K11 wrote: »

He's just scored a few crackers calm down ken

I am calm

Just strange that that's the talking point. Flamini has scored a few crackers too :pac:

Ol' Donie · 24-05-2016 09:36PM

Why is Xhaka not confirmed yet? Making me worry again.

emmetlego · 24-05-2016 10:58PM

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Why is Xhaka not confirmed yet? Making me worry again.

John Cross from the Mirror said 48 hours for official confirmation yesterday evening as far as I remember. So I'd say tomorrow will be the day...

wandatowell · 25-05-2016 08:41AM

Basil3 wrote: »

I suspect when Arsene moves on, you're not going to start paying full price for official shirts.

You are almost correct but you have it the wrong way around. Can't see myself buying a Sky subscription again.
A jersey, yeah definitely.

Would start going back to games too.

emmetlego · 25-05-2016 09:07AM

Reports from Italian journalists this morning that we have bid 45 million for Morata... I'm dubious on the reports in the first place of course, but also on Morata. I mean, his numbers aren't great, are they?? Would he be the upgrade on Giroud that we all crave?? I'm not so sure

Baggly · 25-05-2016 09:18AM

emmetlego wrote: »

Reports from Italian journalists this morning that we have bid 45 million for Morata... I'm dubious on the reports in the first place of course, but also on Morata. I mean, his numbers aren't great, are they?? Would he be the upgrade on Giroud that we all crave?? I'm not so sure

That bid presumably made to Madrid, who will more than likely buy him back this summer and sell him on. So no idea how Italian journo's would get wind of that first.

He had a great season last year, not so much this year. Would think of him as WC in waiting, though. You are right though, his stats in his senior career are around 1 goal every 4 matches.

Quazzie · 25-05-2016 09:20AM

Pter wrote: »

That bid presumably made to Madrid, who will more than likely buy him back this summer and sell him on. So no idea how Italian journo's would get wind of that first.

He had a great season last year, not so much this year. Would think of him as WC in waiting, though. You are right though, his stats in his senior career are around 1 goal every 4 matches.

He's definitely not what we need. He's more frustrating than Giroud to watch. Can turn it on for some games and go totally missing in others. Definitely not what Wenger needs to save his career at Arsenal

CatInABox · 25-05-2016 09:40AM

Quazzie wrote: »

He's definitely not what we need. He's more frustrating than Giroud to watch. Can turn it on for some games and go totally missing in others. Definitely not what Wenger needs to save his career at Arsenal

If we're bidding 45 million on mere potential, how much would the finished article be?

It's disappointing, but I think Arsene will continue to buy for the future of the club, rather than the present.

emmetlego · 25-05-2016 09:44AM

Unless Wenger can rediscover his magic for converting potential into genuine WC players, he has to spend 70/80 million for the WC striker we crave. Morata is being touted at 45 for a reason. I'd pass personally.

Baggly · 25-05-2016 09:52AM

I think the WC striker we crave is going to go for a lot more that 70/80 million. There is a lot more money in the game, even compared to 2 years ago, and prices will inflate accordingly for the top players.

emmetlego · 25-05-2016 10:40AM

Probably, but I'd say there will be a few offloads by the top Spanish and BPL clubs this summer, so that could cause deflation! Time will tell!

wawaman · 25-05-2016 11:36AM

https://twitter.com/Stuart_PhotoAFC/status/735418080386527232?lang=en

and its official

greendom · 25-05-2016 11:43AM

Allelujah!!

Good start to the Summer - let's hope it continues

25-05-2016 11:46AM

wandatowell wrote: »

You are almost correct but you have it the wrong way around. Can't see myself buying a Sky subscription again.
A jersey, yeah definitely.

Would start going back to games too.

Fair enough.

To be honest, I don't mind paying for Sky. €33/month with all sports, and next season sky will have 6 premier league matches a week. Pretty much guaranteed to be showing Arsenal.

Soups123 · 25-05-2016 01:53PM

Delighted with the signing huge potential, great age profile and a step in the right direction.

As good a CF as we can get has to be next

Baggly · 25-05-2016 02:42PM

This will probably enrage more than anything, but here you go.

mansize · 25-05-2016 02:58PM

Pter wrote: »

This will probably enrage more than anything, but here you go.

Not surprised we were the only "Top 4" club to go the distance so we were shown a lot at the start and the end. And Arsenal play attractive football.

Hopefully that money will get us a worldclass striker!

extra gravy · 25-05-2016 04:51PM

Granit Xhaka : "I've always wanted to join the premier league. Plenty wanted me but it's only Arsene Wenger for me."

Wenger still has unbelievable pull with players.

Baggly · 25-05-2016 04:53PM

extra gravy wrote: »

Granit Xhaka : "I've always wanted to join the premier league. Plenty wanted me but it's only Arsene Wenger for me."

Wenger still has unbelievable pull with players.

In fairness, having just signed, he is not going to say

'I've always wanted to join the PL. It was always gonna be Leicester for me, but they couldn't stump up the cash, so Wenger was definitely my #2 choice'.

Ken Shamrock · 25-05-2016 04:54PM

Mind boggling as to why, maybe he's like that really sound teacher you had In school who didn't give you homework and always talked to you about football rather than teach you so you like him loads but when It comes time to do your exams you fail miserably because you never actually learnt anything? :pac:

Baggly · 25-05-2016 04:55PM

Ken Shamrock wrote: »

Mind boggling as to why, maybe he's like that really sound teacher you had In school who didn't give you homework and always talked to you about football rather than teach you so you like him loads but when It comes time to do your exams you fail miserably because you never actually learnt anything? :pac:

Yeah, but then after the exam, you are a millionaire, because it's football.

gosplan · 25-05-2016 05:02PM

extra gravy wrote: »

Granit Xhaka : "I've always wanted to join the premier league. Plenty wanted me but it's only Arsene Wenger for me."

Wenger still has unbelievable pull with players.

His stock in Switzerland/France/Germany as a man who does things the right way is huge.

greendom · 25-05-2016 05:04PM

It looks like he had plenty to choose from and he chose us. Can only be a good thing!

Baggly · 25-05-2016 05:07PM

Ah i was being facetious, and he does seem a good sort in the media. Just a pinch of salt when it comes to announcements for player signings for any club......

Angel Di Maria wrote:

"I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester United. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Spain and there were a lot of clubs interested in me, but United is the only club that I would have left Real Madrid for.

"Louis van Gaal is a fantastic coach with a proven track record of success and I am impressed by the vision and determination everyone has to get this club back to the top – where it belongs. I now just cannot wait to get started."

KaiserGunner · 25-05-2016 05:08PM

Will be watching the Switzerland matches in the euros now with some interest. Nice to have a signing nice and early. Hopefully it's the first of a few.

mansize · 25-05-2016 05:10PM

Wenger's currency is still strong outside the erratic moods of the British tabloid press

mansize · 25-05-2016 05:12PM

Ken Shamrock wrote: »

Mind boggling as to why, maybe he's like that really sound teacher you had In school who didn't give you homework and always talked to you about football rather than teach you so you like him loads but when It comes time to do your exams you fail miserably because you never actually learnt anything? :pac:

Or he constantly churns out high finishes while others burn brightly for a whole but then fade around him???

gosplan · 25-05-2016 05:14PM

mansize wrote: »

Or he constantly churns out high finishes while others burn brightly for a whole but then fade around him???

Or he rarely rarely leaves a player in a worse place career wise.

If you're an upcoming player, there are few destinations better.

He's great. Now say 'lol' if you love Arsne!!!

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