Transfer News, Rumours and Bollocks Thread [Archive] - Page 38

milla

30-10-2011, 09:04 AM

Mirror has us showing interest again in Goetze. . . .went after him this summer amd got (surprise surprize) knocked back. . .figures in the 30 mil region, right (not sure that was £ or €) so the new figure of 17.5 mil pound is not going to get us anyway. . .

You never know, story talking about going out of the CL could hurt their wallet. . .whatever the case he is a very serious must look at. . .good player as are alot of the young German team

It's nothing to do with money IMO. Dortmund has a lot of money and is in CL. There is no need for Goetze to move or for the club to sell. They are also in good position in their own domestic comp. There is no reason for the player to push for a transfer. Maybe in January Goetze will change his mind, we never know. :coffee:

Japan Shaking All Over

30-10-2011, 12:09 PM

It's nothing to do with money IMO. Dortmund has a lot of money and is in CL. There is no need for Goetze to move or for the club to sell. They are also in good position in their own domestic comp. There is no reason for the player to push for a transfer. Maybe in January Goetze will change his mind, we never know. :coffee:

Yeah you're right!
think the article was getting at this year's CL is about to dry up due to BD's precarious position. . .league form is good so there is a good chance of qualication next year.
Just that this kid is a talent and with all that was going on this summer, if stories are to be belivered we made a strong approach for him, I for one, would like to see us follow this up again and I wouldnt mind us breaking the bank doing so either, could spell the end to someone, Benny or Arshavin maybe

Edinburgh Gooner

31-10-2011, 06:59 PM

The daily Mail is running a story about Inter wanting Ramsey for £17.5mil. Ricky Alvarez is also mentioned as a make weight :haha: He's only played like 3 times after being snatched out of our grasp after Wenger had probable plans for him. They can keep the tosser. I'd sooner have Rambo paired with Sir Jack in the middle.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2053717/Arsenal-Aaron-Ramsey-17-5m-target-Inter.html

Master Splinter

31-10-2011, 07:03 PM

Daily Mail :haha:.

Have we signed Biglia yet?

Niall_Quinn

31-10-2011, 07:05 PM

This Biglia Saga could go on for ever, especially if we have no intention of signing him.

Edinburgh Gooner

31-10-2011, 07:05 PM

Daily Mail :haha:.

Have we signed Biglia yet?

The Daily Mail is always good for a laugh. Some of the comments are pure mindless lol. In their round up of stories from the web, Monotlivio has said he wants to come to us. Dunno much about him, but says alot if he wants to reject a move to Milan.

milla

01-11-2011, 10:35 AM

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/7284749/Tevez-open-to-English-deal

Carlos Tevez's representative Kia Joorabchian claims that the Argentine would be willing to stay in the Premier League.

Tevez has long stated his main reason for previously wanting to leave Manchester City was that his family could not settle in England.

"His family are now living in England, so he's quite happy and settled...He'd be happy to move to another Premier League club."
Kia Joorabchian Quotes of the week

However, off the back of his latest row with the club which has seen him exiled to the reserves, his agent Joorabchian now insists a move within the Premier League is a valid option.

"His family are now living in England, so he's quite happy and settled," said Joorabchian in the Daily Mirror.

"He had some problems about being away from them before, but they are with him now and everything is fine.

"He'd be happy to move to another Premier League club."
Changes

Tevez was last week charged and fined by Manchester City, after an internal investigation, following their UEFA Champions league clash with Bayern Munich in September.

City boss Roberto Mancini stated Tevez refused to come off the bench, but this was later dropped and he was charged with failing to carry out duties for not warming up.

City tried to fine Tevez four weeks' wages, but the Professional Footballers' Association backed the Argentine's stance and this was reduced to two weeks.

And Joorabchian feels the downgrade in the charges has altered the situation with the player.

"This week, the Professional Footballers' Association rejected the claim that he had refused to come on as a substitute," said Joorabchian.

"That has changed everything and clarified what actually happened.

"Carlos was desperate to play. He loves to play the game and always wants to play. Having to sit on the sidelines is very tough for him.

"It's not easy for him at the moment, but, in the January transfer window, City will want to get him out either on a permanent basis or on loan.

"We'll have to wait and see what happens."

He also confirmed that, despite interest from his former club West Ham, he would not contemplate a move back to Upton Park.

"He loves West Ham, but that's not going to happen," he added.

WTF are you waiting for *******? :coffee:

Marc Overmars

01-11-2011, 10:50 AM

Cheeky loan until the end of the season.

Flavs

01-11-2011, 11:07 AM

WTF are you waiting for *******? :coffee:

3 problems with this

1. He is a cunt
2. He wouldn't get in our team
3. He is a cunt

milla

01-11-2011, 11:10 AM

3 problems with this

1. He is a cunt
2. He wouldn't get in our team
3. He is a cunt

******* likes cunt :coffee:

Flavs

01-11-2011, 11:19 AM

******* likes cunt :coffee:

You should show him your face then

milla

01-11-2011, 11:22 AM

You should show him your face then

Harsh.. too harsh.. :(

PGFC

01-11-2011, 11:27 AM

******* likes cunt :coffee:

You should show him your face then

:haha:

Flavs

01-11-2011, 11:57 AM

Harsh.. too harsh.. :(

:mwah:

Cripps_orig

03-11-2011, 02:54 PM

Arsenal forward Gervinho wants Belgian midfield sensation Eden Hazard to leave Lille and join him at Arsenal.
Full story: the Sun

If Forehead can convince Hazard to come here, it'll be the best thing hes ever done for Arsenal

Cripps_orig

03-11-2011, 04:46 PM

Cologne general manager Volker Finke has shrugged off Arsenal's reported interest in star striker Lukas Podolski and says he expects him to extend his deal in the near future.

The Germany international is out of contract with the Bundesliga side in June 2013 and has been linked with a move away from the RheinEnergie stadium next summer.

The Gunners are thought to be chasing the 26-year-old's signature but Finke refused to be drawn on that speculation when questioned by Germany daily BILD.

He said: "I am trying to stay indifferent to rumours like this. We all know what we are facing.

"Sometime around Christmas we will be going to meet to try and thrash out the contract extension of Lukas Podolski.

Fix

"I have already spoken to his agent, Kon Schramm. We have no clear date just now.

"Maybe we will meet two weeks before Christmas or two weeks after Christmas. We should fix this without any pressure."

Manager Stale Solbakken added: "It's pretty usual there is big interest in a player like Podolski. He needs to talk to his family, his agent and the club about his future."

Polish-born Podolski, who arrived in Cologne from Bayern Munich in 2009, has scored eight goals for the German club so far this season.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/7288736/Cologne-cool-Podolski-talk

Must Get

Dog Toffee

03-11-2011, 05:28 PM

Oh cos we really need to spend 20+million on some shitty Germany striker.

Cripps_orig

03-11-2011, 05:36 PM

He wont cost that much and shit?

:haha:

Cripps_orig

04-11-2011, 03:26 PM

ARSENAL are weighing up a January swoop for Real Madrid outcast Esteban Granero.

The 24-year-old Spaniard has been largely a fringe player since Jose Mourinho took charge at the Bernabeu, appearing just 17 times last season.

Granero has featured just twice this term and faces competition in midfield from the likes of Sami Khedira, Mesut Ozil and Xabi Alonso.

The Gunners have lost Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby to long-term injuries already recently and Marca claims boss Arsene Wenger has spoken to Mourinho about a £6million move.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3914969/Arsenal-transfer-news-Real-Madrids-Esteban-Granero-linked-with-6m-move.html

Decent player. Better than Diaby, Arteta etc

AMERICAN star Brek Shea, 21, is to begin training with Arsenal.

Shea, tracked for three years by Arsenal and Man United, will return to Dallas in January.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3913327/Brek-Shea-training-with-Arsenal.html

Mancs can have him

Olivier's xmas twist

05-11-2011, 12:10 AM

Arsenal's out-of-favour Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh could be on his way out of the club in January with Sevilla waiting to put in a £7m bid.
Full story: Metro
:pray:

:wave:

But Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has taken a significant step towards spending a chunk of the club's £50m transfer fund on Borussia Dortmund teenage striker Mario Goetze by having the German watched in his side's Champions League win over Olympiakos.
Full story: Daily Mail

:pray:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/default.stm

Cripps_orig

05-11-2011, 12:49 AM

Would love Goetze here. Need to get him before Euro 2012 or his price will increase to something the cunt won't pay.

Japan Shaking All Over

05-11-2011, 09:34 AM

Too be honest our presence at the Dortmund game coukd have been that we are still to play them borh in the CL but I would like to think that our scouts ciuld have been there for a serious casing of Goetz becayse he wiuld be a great buy and I am glad to see is being mentioned again with tbis guy

Jan is going to be an interesting period and I hope to see us taking a few more positive steps off the field. . .although holding my breath is also something Im not doing

Master Splinter

05-11-2011, 10:46 AM

We will not be buying any players who will cost a shitload and will also be wanted by many other clubs.

Under-the-radar gems like Vermaelen and Sagna is our market.

And remember, we have Wilshere, Ramsey, Rosicky, Arteta, Diaby, Ozyakup, Aneke. Where do we fit these players? And don't forget Arshavin, Eastmond, Chamakh and Djourou can play there too.

selassie

05-11-2011, 11:17 AM

Would love Goetze here. Need to get him before Euro 2012 or his price will increase to something the cunt won't pay.

Me too, the boy will be world class in the next few years, he's well on his way now.

If we don't sign Goetze in January then we can forgot about it because he will join one of the big boys after Euro 2012.

Japan Shaking All Over

05-11-2011, 11:28 AM

Niall_Quinn

05-11-2011, 11:35 AM

Cheseny showed midweek he's good on the ball so he could be pressed into a midfield role, perhaps with rush-keeper duties. We have lots of options.

Japan Shaking All Over

05-11-2011, 12:01 PM

Cheseny showed midweek he's good on the ball so he could be pressed into a midfield role, perhaps with rush-keeper duties. We have lots of options.

Must Get

Niall_Quinn

05-11-2011, 12:29 PM

Must Get

How do you do the ™ thing?

Cripps_orig

05-11-2011, 12:31 PM

How do you do the ™ thing?Ask Letters

Niall_Quinn

05-11-2011, 12:37 PM

Ask Letters

Cheers, will do. Probably several times.

Cripps_orig

06-11-2011, 12:51 AM

CSKA Moscow forward Seydou Doumbia has issued a come-and-get-me-plea to Arsenal.Full story: footie-online.comArsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will continue to rotate his defence and that he does not have a first-choice pairing. Full story: talkSPORTThis Dumbass any good? Also Mertemaelen should be our first choice pairing

GunnerFan4Life

06-11-2011, 01:06 AM

Doumbia is the freaking KING of pace, and speed, and blackness on FIFA :bow:

Cripps_orig

06-11-2011, 01:13 AM

FIFA :haha:

Japan Shaking All Over

06-11-2011, 06:35 AM

This Dumbass any good? Also Mertemaelen should be our first choice pairing

Kos is king - King is Kos

Cripps_orig

07-11-2011, 08:06 PM

Borussia Dortmund starlet Mario Gotze has played down speculation linking him with a move away from the club.
Arsenal (http://topics.skysports.com/arsenal/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif and Bayern Munich (http://topics.skysports.com/Bayern+Munich/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif have both been credited with an interest in the 19-year-old playmaker who is regarded as one of the best youngsters in Europe.
Gotze revealed last week that he 'could not rule out anything' regarding his future, stating that he needed to be playing regular UEFA Champions League football.
However, Gotze, who has a contract until 2014, insists he is happy to stay at Dortmund.
"I am really happy here," said Gotze. "That is all that counts.
"I have a contract here until 2014 and I am more than happy.
"I think you can see that too and that is why I am happy to be here."

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/7296450/Gotze-cools-transfer-talks

Time for Hazard

Cripps_orig

07-11-2011, 08:07 PM

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/11/07/2728705/premier-league-bosman-list-dimitar-berbatov-didier-drogba

Premiership bosmans next summer

Any worth a look?

Olivier's xmas twist

07-11-2011, 08:59 PM

Junior Hoilett
Gary Cahill
Salomon Kalou
Hugo Rodallega

are the ones who may me most looked at.

Its good to see that

Manuel Almunia

Lukasz Fabianski

Vito Mannone

Should be leaving in the summer

Cripps_orig

08-11-2011, 07:20 PM

Yann M’Vila is likely to join Arsenal or Real Madrid next year, according to his Rennes team-mate and friend Kader Mangane.

M’Vila was the subject of four bids "of around €30 million [£26m]" from Champions League clubs including Arsenal during last summer, according to Rennes.

Mangane believes it is inevitable that the highly coveted defensive midfielder will be sold by the Ligue 1 club in the next 12 months.

“There has been no decision taken so far,” Mangane told Goal.com of M’Vila’s future. “He might go to England but he also likes the Spanish league. I don’t think he will leave in January but I think he will join Real Madrid or Arsenal next summer.

“The top clubs are right to scout him as I see him with a big career in front of him. Yann has the potential to be one of the biggest players in the world. He has extraordinary abilities.”

Mangane, who has been converted from a midfielder to a centre-half during his three years at Rennes, has watched M’Vila, 21, come through the ranks into the first team.

“You can see he is a fantastic player from what he does in training,” explained the 28-year-old. “Yann is good enough to play anywhere in the world. He is a complete player. He has a good eye for the game, he is technically excellent and he is also very good at defending and regaining balls.”

Mangane will take a break from domestic football in the new year to concentrate on the Africa Cup of Nations, where he does not consider his Senegal to be one of the most fancied teams.

“We are the outsiders,” he said. “Teams like Ghana and the Ivory Coast are certainly the favourites, especially because Cameroon have not qualified.

“Ghana played well in the last World Cup and last Africa Cup of Nations, so you expect them to play well next year. In terms of individual players, Ivory Coast are quite strong with a lot of players playing at top European clubs.

“They have big players like [Didier] Drogba and Yaya Toure, Ghana have [Asamoah] Gyan and we have Demba Ba.”

Mangane admits that the current Senegal team is not as strong as their 2002 predecessors, who reached the World Cup quarter-finals and were runners-up in the Africa Cup of Nations.

“They are two different generations,” he said. “In 2002, Senegal had a team that made the whole country sit up and watch their performance. We have a young team now with some really strong players and we are going to try and match what they did.”

Ba has been on fire following his summer move to Newcastle United, scoring eight goals in his last seven Premier League games, including hat-tricks against Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers.

Mangane explained: “For me, it is not a surprise that he is playing at a really high level. In the last few years he had a lot of injuries but now that he has avoided injury and is back close to 100 per cent, he has shown that he is an amazing player in terms of quality and technique.

“He has a physical presence, protects the ball very well, has a very good shot and is incredibly good in the penalty box at getting on the end of crosses.”

Mangane also praised the professionalism of his international colleague, saying: “He takes his job seriously and is a serious guy. He likes to stay with his family and concentrate on his football. It doesn’t mean that he isn’t fun but he works hard and is serious about what he is doing.”

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/11/08/2747261/yann-mvila-is-likely-to-join-arsenal-or-real-madrid-next

yay

Master Splinter

08-11-2011, 08:16 PM

Hazard, Götze or M'Vila will not be joining Arsenal.

Marc Overmars

08-11-2011, 08:18 PM

What he said.

Cripps_orig

08-11-2011, 08:19 PM

Hazard, Götze or M'Vila will not be joining Arsenal.

Agreed.

A shame though. Dont care about this Mvila pub teamer as ive never heard of him which is probably why if we are to get one of the 3, it will be him.

The other 2 are as good as they get and better than all of our attacking midfielders

Master Splinter

08-11-2011, 08:27 PM

Hazard has said he wants to go Real Madrid and no-one else.

That should please you more really.

Cripps_orig

08-11-2011, 08:34 PM

Best way to get a move to Spain is to join Arsenal

Or does joining Arsenal only make you move to Barcunts?

fakeyank

09-11-2011, 04:39 PM

Best way to get a move to Spain is to join Arsenal

Or does joining Arsenal only make you move to Barcunts?

We are to Barcelona what KSK Beveren is to us

Olivier's xmas twist

10-11-2011, 12:05 AM

Hazard, Götze or M'Vila will not be joining Arsenal.

Lille forward Eden Hazard is set to snub Chelsea and Arsenal in favour of a move to his dream club, Real Madrid.
Full story: Daily Mirror

German international midfielder Kevin Grosskreutz has told Arsenal he would like to join them if he were to leave Borussia Dortmund. Full story: Metro

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/default.stm

Olivier's xmas twist

10-11-2011, 12:07 AM

Liverpool are being linked with Spanish striker David Villa amid rumours he has fallen out with star team-mate Lionel Messi at Barcelona.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/881208-david-villa-linked-with-shock-liverpool-move-amid-lionel-messi-row-rumours#ixzz1dEDIpQTN)

Arsenal are hoping to create a bidding war over Andrei Arshavin between Schalke, who have already made an approach for the
attacking midfielder, and big-spending Russian side Anzhi.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1266/04/arsenal-hoping-arshavin-bidding-war-january)

:pal: Barca

Asthmatic Kitty

10-11-2011, 01:54 PM

Coquelin eyes Gunners exit
France U21 international hungry for first-team action at Arsenal

Arsenal youngster Francis Coquelin has warned Arsene Wenger he is ready to quit the club in the January transfer window.

The 20-year-old joined the Gunners in 2008 from Stade Lavallois but has been on the periphery of the first-team since his arrival.

Coquelin flourished on loan at Lorient last term and felt his displays in his homeland would earn him more regular action.

Wenger, though, has opted use him sparingly, giving him just two outings this campaign, the last being in the 8-2 thumping at Old Trafford.

But the confident France Under-21 international believes it is time he was given more chances, otherwise he will have to consider his options.

Annoying

"I thought I had a shot to play so I decided to stay at Arsenal," Coquelin.

"I played a lot at first, even big games, but when players came back from injury I just disappeared.

"It is often said that when you are young you have time but I played a whole season at Lorient and now I'm virtually not playing at all. It's annoying.

"Given my playing time here, the idea of a departure this winter is in my head for sure."

- http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/7301410/Coquelin-eyes-Gunners-exit

shame. he looks pretty good.

Marc Overmars

10-11-2011, 02:02 PM

Bye.

hobson's choice

10-11-2011, 02:23 PM

I really wouldn't want us losing Coq, looks like he has potential to be a great player in a very important position.

LDG

10-11-2011, 02:28 PM

Niall_Quinn

10-11-2011, 02:58 PM

All well. Cynic in me says; "i'm young and I just want to play football" = "I want to be paid more money, so put me in the window so I can get a big transfer somewhere".

Little cunt can fuck off :sulk:

Yeah he can. Either he wants to shut his face and wait until he's called or he can piss off and moan somewhere else. Same should go for all of them. We've had enough of what the players want, now it's time for the fans who pay their wages to get something back. When players bitch like this I think, "loser", their moaning is louder than the football they play. Why does this kid think he has a right to displace experienced pros who are playing well? Doesn't the little cunt know our confidence is fragile and we are only just bouncing back and need positivity from every last person connected with the club - rather than selfish bullshit? Probably comes on the back of Jack announcing he's staying. Shame this little bitch can't take a leaf out of Jack's book and just get on with it. Fuck him - let him go now. Who will notice in a week from now? Not me.

Syn

10-11-2011, 03:11 PM

Shame this little bitch can't take a leaf out of Jack's book and just get on with it. Fuck him - let him go now. Who will notice in a week from now? Not me.

Wilshere is in a different category from all of these other youngsters. He always has been.

Wenger's style of management is different from other managers. Other managers are more proactive - they play players that are in form and are quick to drop under-performing players. Wenger's approach is: 'This is my best team. Whenever they are fit, they will play. Another player can only break into the team if they prove they are bloody brilliant'.

When Senderos was playing well, Toure got straight back into the team after coming back from the ACoN a few years back. When Fabianski/Almunia were fucking up time and time again, and everyone (well, me, at least) was calling for Szczesny to be given a chance, it took Wengers ages to give him a go. Alex Chamberlain seems to impress every time he plays for us or England U21's...under-performing players like Walcott aren't dropped. Wilshere was an exception - he was put straight into the team last season because it was blatantly obvious he was bloody good. Otherwise, Wenger doesn't do 'experiments'...he has what he thinks is his best team, and he'll stick with it.

I'll bet you £3974598375493 that Koscielny - definitely one of our best players in recent weeks - will be left out for the Norwich game and Kos-Verm will play.

In the case of Coq, he has played well - but Wenger won't give him chances purely based on that. He needs to be outstanding to get more chances. I can understand him wanting to leave.

Olivier's xmas twist

10-11-2011, 03:29 PM

I'll bet you £3974598375493 that Koscielny - definitely one of our best players in recent weeks - will be left out for the Norwich game and Kos-Verm will play. In the case of Coq, he has played well - but Wenger won't give him chances purely based on that. He needs to be outstanding to get more chances. I can understand him wanting to leave.
Kos will be superman if he can play will being left out at the same time

Olivier's xmas twist

10-11-2011, 03:33 PM

Yeah he can. Either he wants to shut his face and wait until he's called or he can piss off and moan somewhere else. Same should go for all of them. We've had enough of what the players want, now it's time for the fans who pay their wages to get something back. When players bitch like this I think, "loser", their moaning is louder than the football they play. Why does this kid think he has a right to displace experienced pros who are playing well? Doesn't the little cunt know our confidence is fragile and we are only just bouncing back and need positivity from every last person connected with the club - rather than selfish bullshit? Probably comes on the back of Jack announcing he's staying. Shame this little bitch can't take a leaf out of Jack's book and just get on with it. Fuck him - let him go now. Who will notice in a week from now? Not me.

He's just an impatient fucker tbh, seems like Diara all over again tbh, If he really said this. why can't players wait their turn you don't see AOC moaning or crying.

He'd be stoopid to leave us, unless he went to a smaller club tbh.

Olivier's xmas twist

10-11-2011, 03:37 PM

New York Red Bulls defender Tim Ream has admitted that Arsenal are tracking him.

The USA international is being strongly linked with a move across the Atlantic, after an impressive campaign in New York.

24-year-old Ream, who has seven full caps to his name, was asked about reported Arsenal interest and confirmed they wanted him.

"I guess its public knowledge now and there have been others [teams]," Ream said.

"It's good to have teams tracking you but it can't be a distraction either. If something comes of it, so be it. It would be a chance of a lifetime."

Ream is also being tracked by other teams and reports suggest that West Bromwich Albion have invited him for a trial with a view to a loan move.

"If someone comes and wants me to possibly come over on a loan deal, I think we'll explore that opportunity," he said.

Ream also revealed that he may train with Red Bulls' sister club in Salzburg.

"He [Jurgen Klinsmann, US coach] is kind of setting all of that up," Ream said. "There is nothing concrete as of yet."

.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/7302360/Gunners-eye-Red-Bulls-ace

Olivier's xmas twist

10-11-2011, 03:41 PM

Lille's Eden Hazard admits he is flattered at reports linking him with Inter Milan.
The 20-year-old is one of the Europe's most coveted young players, with many observers predicting a bright future for the Belgium international.
His burgeoning reputation has led to AC Milan, (http://topics.skysports.com/AC+Milan/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif Chelsea, (http://topics.skysports.com/chelsea/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif Juventus, (http://topics.skysports.com/juventus/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif Real Madrid (http://topics.skysports.com/Real+Madrid/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif and Arsenal (http://topics.skysports.com/arsenal/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif all understood to be monitoring his progress in Ligue 1.
And his displays in the French league last term saw his fellow professionals name him as the Player of the Year.
However, his growing maturity is enabling him to take all the adulation in his stride.
"Inter is a fantastic squad," Hazard told Corriere dello Sport.
Top player"They have great champions. If you play for a club like Inter you have to be considered a top player.
"Of course the interest of top clubs can only please me. When a great club like Inter that has won so much wants me, this can only make me proud."
Despite the temptation to accept one of his lucrative offers now, Hazard maintains he will wait until the end of the season before making a decision on his future.
"For the time being I'm not thinking about my future," he added.
"My focus is on Lille. (http://topics.skysports.com/lille/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif It's my agent that takes care of negotiations. I will discuss it with him but only in the future, not now.
"Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United (http://topics.skysports.com/Manchester+United/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif all tried to buy me last summer.
"The interests of these great clubs and one like Real Madrid shows all the sacrifices I made were not in vain. I'm on the right track."

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/7301478/Hazard-welcomes-Inter-interest

did not know the mancs and the chavs wanted him too, we all know he'll go to madrid not sure why they don't need him.

Olivier's xmas twist

10-11-2011, 03:44 PM

Borussia Dortmund star Kevin Grosskreutz has admitted he would be interested in a move to Arsenal.

Arsenal are thought to be keeping tabs on the 23-year-old after being impressed by him in this season's UEFA Champions League.

The Gunners saw Grosskreutz close up when they faced Dortmund in the Champions League in September and they have been keeping tabs on his progress ever since.

Grosskreutz is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in Germany after breaking into the national team last season and helping Dortmund win the Bundesliga last term.

"If I do ever leave Dortmund, I would like to go to the Premier League in England, and my favourite club there is Arsenal," Grosskreutz is quoted as saying in the Daily Mail.

.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11899/7299703/Grosskreutz-keen-on-Gunners

Syn

10-11-2011, 03:45 PM

Kos will be superman if he can play will being left out at the same time

What?

Niall_Quinn

10-11-2011, 03:47 PM

Olivier's xmas twist

10-11-2011, 03:48 PM

What?

You said kos will be left out but Kos-Vermy will play

Niall_Quinn

10-11-2011, 04:04 PM

You said kos will be left out but Kos-Vermy will play

What?

Niall_Quinn

10-11-2011, 04:05 PM

You said kos will be left out but Kos-Vermy will play

Think about it for just a minute. If Kos is left out then how can Kos-Vermy play? DOH!

Charlie :pal: :doh:

Charlie, you're better than this. Get it together.

Syn

10-11-2011, 04:10 PM

You said kos will be left out but Kos-Vermy will play

Ah, right, yeah.

I meant that Mertesacker-Vermaelen will play.

Niall_Quinn

10-11-2011, 04:22 PM

Ah, right, yeah.

I meant that Mertesacker-Vermaelen will play.

You just ruined what was going to be a long drawn out wind up! What have I ever done to you?

Fist of Lehmann

10-11-2011, 05:25 PM

Wilshere is in a different category from all of these other youngsters. He always has been.

Wenger's style of management is different from other managers. Other managers are more proactive - they play players that are in form and are quick to drop under-performing players. Wenger's approach is: 'This is my best team. Whenever they are fit, they will play. Another player can only break into the team if they prove they are bloody brilliant'.

When Senderos was playing well, Toure got straight back into the team after coming back from the ACoN a few years back. When Fabianski/Almunia were fucking up time and time again, and everyone (well, me, at least) was calling for Szczesny to be given a chance, it took Wengers ages to give him a go. Alex Chamberlain seems to impress every time he plays for us or England U21's...under-performing players like Walcott aren't dropped. Wilshere was an exception - he was put straight into the team last season because it was blatantly obvious he was bloody good. Otherwise, Wenger doesn't do 'experiments'...he has what he thinks is his best team, and he'll stick with it.

I'll bet you £3974598375493 that Koscielny - definitely one of our best players in recent weeks - will be left out for the Norwich game and Kos-Verm will play.

In the case of Coq, he has played well - but Wenger won't give him chances purely based on that. He needs to be outstanding to get more chances. I can understand him wanting to leave.

That's one way of viewing it, another is to view other managers as reactive if they drop underperforming players. Proactive would be to drop them before their form dipped. I have no idea what all other managers do tbh.

Wenger's philosophy may be seen as too overprotective. Knowing the importance of confidence, the threat of getting dropped might be too much pressure to perform for their fragile minds.

I notice Arshavin's been effectively busted down from first choice.

Appropos of this, Sir Chesney, made noises about leaving, immediately bagged a bumper contract, grabbed his chance when handed it, albeit through injury.

Coq's no first teamer, does he think he can offer more than the incumbent 3? If not, why should he be picked? The enormous pressure to get results isn't exactly conducive to blooding an inexperienced kid in a squad already over-populated with CMs.

It's also worth remembering that Wilshire was about to go out on loan before injury gave him his chance. In the games he got, he made himself undroppable.

Coq needs to either:
A) wait his chance (difficult this season given the resources in front of him) and be absolutely blinding when he gets it.
B) Go on loan (do rules allow him to leave on loan any point in the season?)
Or C) he can go in Jan like he's threatening to, if he can't handle the wait.

I'd prefer B) but also, m'eh.

Master Splinter

10-11-2011, 05:29 PM

I think Coquelin wanted a loan so he can play first team football. Don't think he's a trouble-making type.

But yeah, he shouldn't speak out.

Footballers should all STFU at all times.

Apart from Szczesny.

Niall_Quinn

10-11-2011, 05:36 PM

I notice Arshavin's been effectively busted down from first choice.

And he's bitching about it in the papers today. It must be a pain being a football manager, having to look after so many over-aged kids. All these players know what they have to do if they want to play regularly - play well. They don't do that and then they bitch. That Gordon Taylor bloke could be doing something more useful than trying to worm as much money out of the game and into players' pockets as possible. We need somebody who has a voice and can stand up and say shut it bitches.

Fist of Lehmann

10-11-2011, 05:37 PM

I could be wholly wrong but I don't think he needs to wait for Jan if going on loan.

Fist of Lehmann

10-11-2011, 05:41 PM

And he's bitching about it in the papers today. It must be a pain being a football manager, having to look after so many over-aged kids. All these players know what they have to do if they want to play regularly - play well. They don't do that and then they bitch. That Gordon Taylor bloke could be doing something more useful than trying to worm as much money out of the game and into players' pockets as possible. We need somebody who has a voice and can stand up and say shut it bitches.
I hate Gordon Taylor. His voice makes me want to punch his larynx through the back of his neck.

Xhaka Can’t

10-11-2011, 06:52 PM

I could be wholly wrong but I don't think he needs to wait for Jan if going on loan.

Maybe we could loan him out to a building site, in the middle of fucking winter where he can do some proper fucking work and then hopefully realise what a lucky son of a bitch he really is?

Olivier's xmas twist

10-11-2011, 07:00 PM

Maybe we could loan him out to a building site, in the middle of fucking winter where he can do some proper fucking work and then hopefully realise what a lucky son of a bitch he really is?

Fucking top post mate

Cripps_orig

11-11-2011, 12:37 AM

Arsenal target Yann M'Vila, the 21-year-old midfielder they made an unsuccessful bid for on transfer deadline day, says he is prepared to leave Rennes, but not until after Euro 2012. Full story: MetroThe agent of Benfica midfielder Javi Garcia insists there has been no contact from Arsenal regarding a transfer and that the 24-year-old remains happy to stay in Lisbon.Full story: talkSPORTRather have top quality

Niall_Quinn

11-11-2011, 01:28 AM

That's all the Euros and WC are now, knocking shops for grubby agents and their greedy arse mercenaries. So his announcement is - One things for sure, I'm fucking my current club, then it's into the shop window where I'll sell my arse to the highest bidder. I wonder does sport even flicker across their minds any more, other than as an excuse?

Fist of Lehmann

11-11-2011, 12:07 PM

Arsenal.com put out a story today:

“I got back from Lorient where I was playing a lot so I think it's crucial that I can settle in the dressing room now,” he told Arsenal Player.

“I will try to fight for a first team place. I have to keep focused, keep training hard and give 100 per cent every chance I can get. Then I have to grab it and show that I can play.

“It's one of the biggest clubs in the world so to be part of it is just crazy. It's unbelievable.

“Every day I wake up I am happy because I come from a small town and now I am at Arsenal. It's great for me and sometimes I just don't realise it. I just enjoy every day.”

Pravda :lol:

Japan Shaking All Over

11-11-2011, 01:16 PM

Looks like someone has just come out of the headmasters office

Cripps_orig

11-11-2011, 03:17 PM

Schalke are ready to offer Arsenal the chance to swap Andrey Arshavin for Jefferson Farfan.

According to reports in Germany, the Bundesliga side are desperate not to lose Farfan for nothing when his contract expires at the end of the season - and he is unlikely to sign a new deal.

But Schalke will not sell the Peruvian forward, 27, in January unless they can secure a replacement.

And it is understood that they have set their sights on Arshavin, Arsenal's record signing, who has become a bit-part player at The Emirates.

It has been reported that Schalke are hoping to solve their Farfan dilemma by offering Arsenal a straight swap for Arshavin.

The Gunners want around £15m for the 30-year-old which is around what Schalke would want for Farfan, considering his contract situation.

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1272/21/schalke-offer-farfan-arsenal-midfielder

Olivier's xmas twist

11-11-2011, 05:20 PM

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1272/21/schalke-offer-farfan-arsenal-midfielder

Id take that deal tbh.

Olivier's xmas twist

12-11-2011, 12:10 AM

Schalke are ready to offer Arsenal the chance to swap Russian forward Andrey Arshavin for the German club's forward Jefferson Farfan. The Peruvian is out of contract at the end the season.
Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal will listen to offers for defender Sebastien Squillaci in January as manager Arsene Wenger forges ahead with his squad clear-out. Striker Marouane Chamakh has also be told he can leave the club in the new year.
Full story: Daily Mail

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/default.stm

Good riddiance to all 3 tbh

Cripps_orig

12-11-2011, 12:11 AM

As long as they are replaced

Niall_Quinn

12-11-2011, 12:42 AM

Striker Marouane Chamakh has also be told he can leave the club in the new year.

Is the true or just paper talk?

fakeyank

12-11-2011, 03:02 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/default.stm

Good riddiance to all 3 tbh

:gp:

Finally! Squillaci turned out to be such a flop!! I expected him to be good!!

H2O

12-11-2011, 06:24 AM

I know that this has probably been discussed already, but why didn't Arsenal go after Ashley Young last summer? I know he is a big Arsenal fan. Seems like it would have been good balance with him and Theo. Just curious. As for Arshavin...I never really liked that dude anyway. What's with the shsh with the finger after he scores. I understand doing it in the direction of the oppositions fans, but he does it every time. He would probably do it if Arsenal was 3 goals up. The opposition fans wouldn't be making much noise then. Anyway, that never made sense to me. Maybe there is more to it.

Coney

12-11-2011, 12:20 PM

Is the true or just paper talk?

Well, it was in the Daily Heil so it must be true, eh?

Niall_Quinn

12-11-2011, 12:23 PM

Well, it was in the Daily Heil so it must be true, eh?

Excellent!

Coney

12-11-2011, 12:28 PM

I mean, when did you know anyone in the media say something that wasn't true?

http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/nov2011/5/8/james-murdoch-speaks-during-his-second-appearance-before-british-parliamentarians-investigating-the-country-s-phone-hacking-scandal-pic-ap-470735001.jpghttp://www.shinyshiny.tv/pinocchio.jpg

Master Splinter

12-11-2011, 04:45 PM

Disgusting how fascist papers are treated on here.

Coney

12-11-2011, 05:14 PM

:lol:

Cripps_orig

15-11-2011, 12:05 PM

Reported Arsenal target Mohammed Abdellaoue has admitted that he would be interested in a move to the Premier League.
The 26-year-old striker started for Norway at Cardiff City Stadium last week in the 4-1 loss to Wales and has scored nine Bundesliga goals this season for Hannover, attracting attention from numerous clubs across England.

Abdellaoue told The Daily Mirror: "I have two years left on my contract.

"Perhaps I will get a new contract I don't know. I play football and my agent takes care of that.

"If something else happens it will go through my agent. We will have to see if something comes and take it from there.

"I feel like I am playing well in Germany against a lot of good defences.

"I look at how the Premier League is and you never know before you try it but I have confidence in myself and big belief so if something happens you never know."

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/11/15/2757790/arsenal-linked-mohammed-abdellaoue-interested-in-premier

Cripps_orig

15-11-2011, 12:06 PM

Real Madrid are expected to pursue Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, who said recently he wanted to remain with the Gunners for the remainder of his career.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-transfer-gossip-Jack-Wilshere-has-emerged-as-target-for-Real-Madrid-article830321.html)

Ex-Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira has revealed that Manchester City are tracking Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila, who is wanted by the Gunners.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/881674-yann-mvila-interesting-manchester-city-as-well-as-arsenal-says-vieira#ixzz1dhtpvb00)

Bye

Niall_Quinn

15-11-2011, 01:00 PM

Bye

Yes, because "I'm not moving", means, "Come and get me, where do I sign?", in Spanish - I assume. Thought we might get another year before the Wilshere stuff started happening. And City are cunts, obviously.

Cripps_orig

15-11-2011, 01:18 PM

Yes, because "I'm not moving", means, "Come and get me, where do I sign?", in Spanish - I assume. Thought we might get another year before the Wilshere stuff started happening. And City are cunts, obviously.

This is Real though tbh so its unlikely they'll get him unless they pay top dollar which they will if they really want him unlike the cunts who will get their players to speak about our players all the time and have Wenger bend over and make the cunt go to our board and demand they lower the price.

Marc Overmars

15-11-2011, 01:20 PM

I would never watch football again if Jack left.

Cripps_orig

15-11-2011, 01:24 PM

He wont recover full fitness til later on in the season and wont reach top form for some tie after then he'll go to Euro 2012 and probably the Olympics and he'll have no rest and probably get injured again.

Dont want him to go but if Real offer the money, we'll sell cos Wenger is like that

Olivier's xmas twist

15-11-2011, 01:35 PM

Bye

Marketing :pal:

Cripps_orig

15-11-2011, 01:36 PM

Marketing :pal:

What?

Olivier's xmas twist

15-11-2011, 01:39 PM

What?

Thinking that Jack would ever go to them.

Cripps_orig

15-11-2011, 02:02 PM

SAM ALLARDYCE has made a move to sign Arsenal misfit Sebastien Squillaci on loan.

But the plan has stalled because the Gunners are desperate to offload the French defender on a permanent deal.

West Ham need cover while centre-half Winston Reid recovers from a dislocated shoulder.

But FIFA rules mean a player can only be registered with two teams in a season and lending Squillaci would rule out flogging him in January — unless the Hammers bought him.

That is unlikely as Squillaci earns around £40,000 a week. Only a thigh injury stopped Arsenal selling the 31-year-old this summer.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3935131/Transfer-news-West-Ham-eye-Sebastien-Squillaci-loan.html

Need a CB then in Jan

Cripps_orig

15-11-2011, 02:12 PM

Bordeaux want Chamakh back

£15m+ would do

Olivier's xmas twist

15-11-2011, 02:12 PM

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3935131/Transfer-news-West-Ham-eye-Sebastien-Squillaci-loan.html

Need a CB then in Jan

lets sell him to west ham for what ever they want. Then get in Cahill.

fakeyank

15-11-2011, 03:24 PM

Bordeaux want Chamakh back

£15 would do

:gp:

Xhaka Can’t

15-11-2011, 04:07 PM

Bordeaux want Chamakh back

£15m+ would do

I don't think we should pay them that much, but I like your thinking.

Niall_Quinn

15-11-2011, 04:11 PM

Squillaci earns around £40,000 a week

JHC! Fuck me!

So 40K*52 = £2.08mill a year! JHC! Fuck me!

Therefore we should get rid of squid and offer Bordeaux Chamakh + £2mill and tell them it's take it or leave it.

Japan Shaking All Over

15-11-2011, 04:25 PM

I don't think we should pay them that much, but I like your thinking.

:haha:

Arsenal feeder club :bow:

fakeyank

15-11-2011, 04:39 PM

JHC! Fuck me!

So 40K*52 = £2.08mill a year! JHC! Fuck me!

Therefore we should get rid of squid and offer Bordeaux Chamakh + £2mill and tell them it's take it or leave it.

JHC?

Niall_Quinn

15-11-2011, 04:41 PM

JHC?

JHC -> Jaffna Hindu College

Coney

15-11-2011, 06:59 PM

JHC -> Jaffna Hindu College

:lol:

milla

15-11-2011, 08:02 PM

JHC -> Jaffna Hindu College

wtf? :lol:

Coney

15-11-2011, 10:26 PM

wtf? :lol:

Jesus H Christ, do we have to explain everything? :rolleyes:

fakeyank

15-11-2011, 10:38 PM

wtf? :lol:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jesus%20h%20christ

I found out right now but I like Jaffna Hindu College better

Olivier's xmas twist

16-11-2011, 09:19 AM

Lazio have joined Arsenal in pursuit of Cologne's German international striker Lukas Podolski.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/881766-lukas-podolski-transfer-race-hots-up-as-lazio-join-arsenal-in-the-running#ixzz1dnKXI93M)

Arsenal are preparing a £10m bid for Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger wants the France Under-21 star after being priced out of his top target - £25m-rated Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila. Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3937421/Transfer-news-Etienne-Capoue-is-a-target-for-Arsenal.html)

Bordeaux president Jean Louis Triaud has admitted he has had several attempts to re-sign striker Marouane Chamakh ignored by Arsenal.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-transfer-gossip-Marouane-Chamakh-is-January-target-for-former-club-Bordeaux-and-Sevilla-article830635.html)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/default.stm

Master Splinter

16-11-2011, 09:43 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/default.stm

Podolski is a must get but wenger will bend over and sell rvp to the barcunts and well be stuck with the korean pub teamer. yay some french african kid. chamakh is our best striker we have to keep him as well need him when rvp goes

server too busy!

16-11-2011, 09:59 AM

Podolski is a must get but wenger will bend over and sell rvp to the barcunts and well be stuck with the korean pub teamer. yay some french african kid. chamakh is our best striker we have to keep him as well need him when rvp goes

Sounds suspiciously like something Ach would say.....

Flavs

16-11-2011, 09:59 AM

Cant see us going for a moody, shirt throwing, failed at a big club piece of German shit like Podolski to be honest.

Japan Shaking All Over

16-11-2011, 10:35 AM

Cant see us going for a moody, shirt throwing, failed at a big club piece of German shit like Podolski to be honest.

Take it. . . .we dont need him

If we are shopping in Germany, Kagawa and Goetze should be who we are saving our pennies for. . .

Coney

16-11-2011, 12:44 PM

Xhaka Can’t

16-11-2011, 02:43 PM

Didn't MS appear just after Cripps got banned that time?

We've even got less posters than this?

Fuck.

Niall_Quinn

16-11-2011, 03:20 PM

We've even got less posters than this?

Fuck.

Stop pretending you aren't all the other posters on here. I had you sussed months ago.

Cripps_orig

17-11-2011, 12:14 AM

Arsenal are considering a move to sign Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi in January.Full story: Caught OffsidePop superstar Rihanna had an awkward encounter with Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, after accidentally mistaking him for an Arsenal player.Full story: MetroWould love De Rossi. Brilliant player. Defoe :haha:

Cripps_orig

18-11-2011, 12:14 AM

Peruvian striker Andy Polo, targeted by Arsenal, looks set to reject a move to Emirates Stadium from his current club Universitario de Deportes and join Real Madrid, according to reports in South America.Full story: talkSPORTItalian newspaper reports suggest that Fiorentina are leading the chase to sign Arsenal midfielder Andrey Arshavin. (La Nazione)Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs has suffered another blow in his protracted fitness battle after a stomach problem, picked up almost a month ago, has forced him to have hernia surgery.Full story: MetroFormer Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has returned to Arsenal, but only for training after the end of his New York Red Bulls' Major League Soccer season.Full story: talkSPORTFfs would have loved Polo here. Swap Arshavin and Jovetic. Stick a fork in Gibbs. He's down (sic). Henry should teach our players a thing or two

Master Splinter

18-11-2011, 12:17 AM

Henry should teach our players a thing or two

How to get a move to Barcelona and cheat against Irishmen?

Cripps_orig

18-11-2011, 12:43 AM

Our players seem to have no problem going to Barca tbh. Cheating against the Irish could be useful though

fakeyank

18-11-2011, 12:44 AM

How to get a move to Barcelona and cheat against Irishmen?

Well at least cheating against the Irish is a very good thing to teach. He could also teach how to be a winner.. may be teach his mentor a thing or two about not being happy with 4th place finish!

Olivier's xmas twist

18-11-2011, 09:45 AM

[QUOTE=Ach;65510 Ffs would have loved Polo here. [/QUOTE]

You were not saying that when we was linked with him , before marketing wanting him.

Cripps_orig

18-11-2011, 02:12 PM

You were not saying that when we was linked with him , before marketing wanting him.

Who or what is marketing? :unsure:

Olivier's xmas twist

18-11-2011, 02:17 PM

Who or what is marketing? :unsure:

real madrid

Cripps_orig

18-11-2011, 02:17 PM

real madridok :unsure:

Cripps_orig

19-11-2011, 11:28 AM

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out a January bid for Bolton defender Gary Cahill, and claimed that the Trotters were greedy in previous negotiations.

Wenger is a known admirer of Cahill and has tried on numerous occasions to bring him to the Emirates, but says he no longer has an interest in the Bolton player.

Cahill is out of contract in the summer so could be sold for a cut-price fee in January, though Frenchman Wenger says he will not be getting involved in any negotiations with Bolton.

"Cahill is good enough to play Champions League, but he is not someone I would be interested in," Wenger was quoted as saying by SkySports.

"I have got five central defenders - [Laurent] Koscielny, [Sebastien] Squillaci, [Per] Mertesacker, [Thomas] Vermaelen and [Johan] Djourou. Of this five, four are international players.

"We were in the market in the summer, but at that time they [Bolton] were greedy."

Wenger brought in numerous players in the summer and despite still being some way off the Premier League leaders he claims he is not looking to sign anybody when the window re-opens in January.

"In football you rule very few things out, because it depends if you have seven injuries until January.

"However, at the moment we have a big enough squad to cope."

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/11/19/2764273/arsenal-manager-arsene-wenger-rules-out-january-bid-for

:doh:

Does the fact that 3 of the 5 CBs we have are shit not play a part? Yes we have the quantity but Mertemaelen pairing apart the other 3 are dog shite

Joker

19-11-2011, 11:49 AM

Master Splinter

19-11-2011, 12:41 PM

Wenger is spot-on.

Cripps_orig

20-11-2011, 12:08 AM

Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old attacking midfielder Mario Goetze is being urged to come to a decision on his future, with Arsenal eager to make him commit to a date for signing as Manchester United are also rumoured to be interested.
Full story: Metro

Eric Abidal's agent has put Arsenal and Manchester United on alert by revealing the defender is unlikely to sign a new contract with Barcelona.
Full story: Metro

Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Patrick Herrmann is at the centre of a three-way transfer tussle between Arsenal, Juventus and Napoli.
Full story: InsideFutbol

Would take Goetze. Abidal is a bit shit now. Never heard of Herrmann

PGFC

20-11-2011, 12:17 AM

Never heard of Herrmann

Is he From Munster?

Cripps_orig

20-11-2011, 12:19 AM

Ah thats why i got an image of a Frankenstein when i read that rumour.

Couldnt remember the name though

Master Splinter

20-11-2011, 12:46 AM

He was a great composer too.

North By Northwest :bow:.

Citizen Kane :bow:

Psycho :bow:.

Taxi Driver :bow:.

Vertigo :bow:.

Cripps_orig

21-11-2011, 03:18 PM

VITO MANNONE has told Arsene Wenger: Play me or sell me.

Arsenal's reserve keeper, 23, said: "The ideal situation would be to let me go on loan and then make it permanent."

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3947826/Vito-Mannone-in-Arsenal-quit-plea.html

Bye

IBK

21-11-2011, 03:23 PM

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3947826/Vito-Mannone-in-Arsenal-quit-plea.html

Bye

Play me or sell me.

:lol: don't let the door slam, mate...

Cripps_orig

21-11-2011, 03:24 PM

Tbf hes probably better than Fabianski and Almunia but thats like saying Kos is better than Djourou and Toto.

Its not saying much.

Olivier's xmas twist

21-11-2011, 03:25 PM

Why does Wenger keep winding other clubs up? There was no need to call Bolton greedy, now it's going to be a much harder game at the Reebok. No doubt Coyle will remind his players what Wenger has said to motivate them further.

Sometimes Wenger should just bite his tongue and not say anything.

Bolton were greedy though, thinking Cahill was better then he is. Why should we pay more for him when he is not worth it. Wenger said nothing wrong.

Grebbo

21-11-2011, 03:44 PM

Bolton were greedy though, thinking Cahill was better then he is. Why should we pay more for him when he is not worth it. Wenger said nothing wrong.

I think it would have been ok to say it if we'd have purchased Phil Jones or someone better than Cahill. Merts looks shit and worse than Cahill so I think it'll come back to bite us.

Cripps_orig

21-11-2011, 03:51 PM

One mistake and hes shit?

:rolleyes:

Hes been pretty good in all the other games. Dortmund, Blackburn, the latter where the other 3 defenders were awful, he alone tood tall and kept it down to 4 and numerous other games.

But then it only takes one mistake to make a player shit ala Mert and a couple of games to make a player brilliant ala Kos

Gw :bow:

Grebbo

21-11-2011, 03:59 PM

Cripps_orig

21-11-2011, 04:00 PM

imo, your opinion is a bit shit

Grebbo

21-11-2011, 04:03 PM

imo, your opinion is a bit shit

So is your mum.

Cripps_orig

21-11-2011, 04:03 PM

Is mum the new face on here?

Grebbo

21-11-2011, 04:04 PM

I'll ask her.

Master Splinter

21-11-2011, 06:58 PM

But then it only takes one mistake to make a player shit ala Mert and a couple of games to make a player brilliant ala Kos

I don't know whether to laugh or cry, but at least you're somewhat entertaining.

I think Letters had it right though:

:yawn:

What boring WUMming.

I have ed it as well, as it will come in handy.

Cripps_orig

21-11-2011, 07:00 PM

Somewhat entertaining and boring in the same post

Impressive even by my standards

Also Letters was talking about Wenger

Cripps_orig

22-11-2011, 12:37 AM

Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal will have to pay £25m if they want to sign Palermo midfielder Josip Ilicic. Full story: MetroSunderland manager Steve Bruce believes on-loan Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner's fantastic international form could scupper the club's chances of signing him on a permanent deal. Full story: Newcastle JournalArsenal look set to go head-to-head with Serie A side Napoli for the signature of 20-year-old Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Patrick Herrmann in the January transfer window. Full story: talkSPORTCouple of Pub Teamers linked. Hope Bruce is right and we get good money from some other mugs willing to take Bendtner off us

Cripps_orig

22-11-2011, 12:57 PM

Arsenal, Tottenham and Inter are weighing up moves for Queens Park Rangers midfielder Alejandro Faurlin, Goal.com can reveal.

The Argentine has been in impressive so far this season and is being watched closely by top clubs ahead of the January transfer window.

Faurlin, 25, is rated at around £10 million by QPR and has also attracted interest from Napoli.

Arsenal have scouted Faurlin a number of times in the last year and Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is an admirer of his passing ability and intelligence.

Tottenham have shortlisted Faurlin as a potential target to replace Luka Modric if the Croatian playmaker at the end of the season.

Faurlin has been tracked by Inter ever since he turned down a move to the San Siro as he felt he would get more playing opportunities at QPR, who he joined from Instituto de Cordoba in July 2009 in a club record ￡3.5m deal.

Faurlin found himself at the centre of a controversy last season when complications over his transfer and registration almost cost QPR their promotion to the Premier League.

The west London club were accused of breaking third-party ownership regulations when they signed Faurlin and only escaped the threat of a points deduction on the final day of the season.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/11/22/2768945/arsenal-tottenham-and-inter-tracking-queens-park-rangers

Who?

IBK

22-11-2011, 12:59 PM

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/11/22/2768945/arsenal-tottenham-and-inter-tracking-queens-park-rangers

Who?

Why would we need yet another MF?

Cripps_orig

22-11-2011, 01:03 PM

Why would we need yet another MF?Cos the majority of the ones we have now are a bit shit?

Saying that, never heard of this Faurlin dude and i doubt hes better than what we have

Cripps_orig

22-11-2011, 04:23 PM

ARSENE WENGER has labelled Mario Gotze "a very good player", but has ruled out a January swoop for the German sensation.

Gotze has lit up the Bundesliga this year with a series of breath-taking displays for Borussia Dortmund and has attracted interest around Europe.

Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for the talented 19-year-old, but Gunners boss Wenger says his squad is already bursting at the seams.

The Frenchman said: ''We have a big squad and we are not after anybody.

''Gotze is a very good player. I can understand there is a lot of interest in him around Europe.

''On our side, I do not think this is the best time to talk about it."

German international Gotze should make an appearance at the Emirates tomorrow as Dortmund take on Arsenal in the Champions League.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3952532/Arsenal-news-Arsene-Wenger-says-there-is-no-room-for-very-good-Mario-Gotze.html

:doh:

Just fuck off Wenger.

Goetze is better than any of our midfielders. If hes available then we have to go for him

Kano

22-11-2011, 09:32 PM

hopefully we don't get him this jan and concentrate on getting in a good striker to back up vp

Marc Overmars

22-11-2011, 09:47 PM

Pretty much.

Chamakh and Park as the only alternatives is a bit of a shocker really.

Cripps_orig

23-11-2011, 02:12 AM

Borussia Dortmund have ruled out a January move to Arsenal for 19-year-old forward Mario Gotze. Full story: Daily MirrorArsenal winger Theo Walcott is now a top target for Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola as the coach looks to add more wide options to his side. Full story: Caught OffsideArsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Emmanuel Adebayor's loan spell at Tottenham is unfair, as he is allowed to play - and score - against all the top sides except parent club Manchester City. Full story: Daily MirrorFFS Dortmund. I see the cunts are going after yet another of our players. Expect Wenger to bend over and sell Theo for cheap. Speaking of Wenger, :doh: doesn't he know how the loan system works?

Japan Shaking All Over

23-11-2011, 04:30 AM

January would be the best time to go after Goetze, as he is looking like a seriously good player and we should e busting our gut to get him.....his performance/match winner against Bayern would have added a few quid on his value.

Agree though another striker is needed......and a defender.

Flavs

23-11-2011, 09:05 AM

Where is he going to play?

Syn

23-11-2011, 09:39 AM

Also, where is a top striker going to play when van persie is fit? Joke all you want about how an injury is around the comer but podolski ain't coming to sit on the bench. Also we can't attract top players. Gotze is not going to want to come - there will be better (or at least, bigger clubs) interested. And to be perfectly honest, I'm done with getting these technically gifted foreign youngsters coming here only to fuck off to their 'dream' clubs in a few seasons...and by the sounds of it, so is wenger. Focus on oxlade chamberlain and that Japanese kid - I'd like to see one of them being given more of an opportunity (though I think miyachi is injured).

Flavs

23-11-2011, 09:41 AM

Power n Glory

23-11-2011, 10:10 AM

I think it’s too late to buy a striker. If something happens to RVP, it would be good to see Wenger buy a new striker to take over, but I don’t see that happening. He’ll give Park a shot up front and may even change the formation to play Arshavin behind Park.

Unless we get hit with the plague and a load of our players are out injured, then I’d hope Wenger buys in the market and reacts to the situation. I think Park could turn out to be decent buy. He’s quick, he has good technique, he’s not afraid to shoot and he will get chances once our players get used to his movement.

Flavs

23-11-2011, 10:13 AM

Aren't we still plus £1627673452682 million for this season anyway? Would be nice to see the ever useless Ivan Gazidis try and placate some of the fans with a big buy.

Still not entirely sure who we could buy for big money that would get into our team, especially if we are struggling for Chumps league qualification. PLus you can gaurantee that whoever we go for Chelsea or Man citeh would get there first

Power n Glory

23-11-2011, 10:19 AM

If a certain hot shot player is available and players like RVP, Theo, Rosicky, Arshavin, Song…still haven’t signed new contracts, then maybe we should think about signing players in this window in case we are forced to sell next year.

Right now, I can’t see where a new signing will fit in, but things could change quite quickly.

Flavs

23-11-2011, 10:24 AM

We should spend the time transfers would take renewing contracts instead. I can see RvP "doing a Nasri" at this rate. I can see Arshavin leaving in the January window though, don't really need him any more and his wages could be given to the Perse

Kano

23-11-2011, 10:29 AM

Power n Glory

23-11-2011, 10:34 AM

we don't need a top 20 mill + striker, just another pick from under the radar in the eduardo mold would be just fine

We've done that with Park.

Flavs

23-11-2011, 10:37 AM

We've done that with Park.

Campbell is also doing quite well at Lorient. His movement and awareness are better than Chamakh already IMO. he needs to add some presence though. I would also expect Afobe to be in and around the first team later on this season.

Flavs

23-11-2011, 10:40 AM

nice page though, smile chump...smile!

http://www.ligue1.com/joueur/campbell-samuels-joel-nathaniel

Power n Glory

23-11-2011, 10:50 AM

I think this Wellington Silva kid is coming back in January as well.

These guys better not turn out to be Carlos Vela's.

Kano

23-11-2011, 11:15 AM

We've done that with Park.

relying on one more striker is not enough. we need one more

Flavs

23-11-2011, 11:16 AM

relying on one more striker is not enough. we need one more

There is Chamakh as well don't forget and Gervinho can always play up top if needed.

LDG

23-11-2011, 11:21 AM

There is Chamakh as well don't forget and Gervinho can always play up top if needed.

So can Alex Song and Per Merts :good:

Flavs

23-11-2011, 11:23 AM

So can Alex Song and Per Merts :good:

With that body swerve he used against Steve Morrison Per would be an excellent striker

Power n Glory

23-11-2011, 11:24 AM

Chamakh goes off to the ACON in January.

Not so sure about Gervinho as a striker. He doesn't have the movement and his finishing is suspect.

I think we'd have to change formation if RVP got injured. I can't see anyone playing well as a lone striker. Maybe Arshavin and Gervinho up front, or Park/Theo and Arshavin.

Kano

23-11-2011, 11:29 AM

There is Chamakh as well don't forget and Gervinho can always play up top if needed.
exactly. we def need one more

Power n Glory

23-11-2011, 11:37 AM

Bendy is better than Chamakh and we should have sold him rather than let Bendy go. He'd at least get us 10 goals a season.

Flavs

23-11-2011, 11:44 AM

exactly. we def need one more

;)

Cripps_orig

23-11-2011, 12:04 PM

Players needed in Jan

Back up keeper - If anything happens to Szdcxbsdjbny then we're fucked cos the other 3 we have are arguably the worst around.

Back up RB - With Sagna dead for a while, we dont have a very good option there in the squad.

Back up CB - Mert and Verm are fine. The back ups arent. Cahill is a must get here

First choice LB - Santos cant defend although good going forward. Gibbs is dead. Need someone who can attack and defend. Jose Enrique anyone? Wenger :doh:

DMs - Happy enough with Song and Coq for now and should he be needed and lets hope hes not then Frimpong as crap as he is is an adequate 3rd choice DM as all he'll do is go round fouling people ala Essien, Savage and others of that ilk.

CMs/AMs - Goetze and Hazard are better than anyone we have in these positions

Striker - Im not one whos too concerned for when RVP is injured for months later in the season. Last time that happened, Chamakh came in and did very well with a run in the team. Not so good when hes hardly played and then put in though. Could do with a striker but not a priority.

So by that reckoning, that 6 players needed, most only as back up. Could be 7 if we get a striker but as i said, its not that big a deal

Boss

23-11-2011, 12:19 PM

Think we need a striker, attacking midfielder and cover for the defense. Happy enough with the general make up of our team but think we'll struggle with a midfield of Wilshere-Song-Arteta against top teams. Another striker is a must, one VP injury and our season is over. Think Park could do a job when needed but not sure how he'll be if we have to rely on him for goals for an extended period of time.

Would be surprised if Wenger doesn't get someone in defense given that our right side is completely fucked and Gibbs is injured more often than not, someone like Chivu would be a good buy to cover while the youngster develop.

Cripps_orig

23-11-2011, 12:23 PM

Chivu has been in awful form last few months. Hes on his way down now. So we'll probably get him

Flavs

23-11-2011, 12:37 PM

We aren't going to buy anyone who would be a first team shoe in, it would cost way too much money for that and we aren't that kind of club. The only thing i can see happening is that Arshavin goes and we maybe buy someone to replace him but i have a feeling that Wenger see's the Ox as that player. And to be fair, he contributes about as much as the Russian does at the moment, nothing.

LDG

23-11-2011, 01:17 PM

BOBN

23-11-2011, 02:29 PM

just want gotze in january tbh. we do that weve got a punchers chance in the champions league (he wouldnt be cup-tied would he?)

harzard is overrated.

McNamara That Ghost...

23-11-2011, 02:32 PM

If Borussia Dortmund go out in the group stages then I think he might be available.

Cripps_orig

23-11-2011, 02:40 PM

Arsenal target Esteban Granero will be allowed to leave Real Madrid in January after a showdown meeting with boss Jose Mourinho.

A Real insider said: "If we receive a good offer it will be studied."

That leaves the way open for the Gunners to land the £6million-rated former Spanish Under-21 star.

Grenero, 24, has largely been a fringe player since Mourinho took charge, appearing just 17 times last season.

But Arsenal boss Wenger has long been a fan and believes the midfielder can help take some of the creative burden off Mikel Arteta and Aaron Ramsey.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3953008/Arsene-Wenger-Manchester-City-will-find-their-way-round-the-financial-fair-play-rules.html

hymppi

23-11-2011, 03:27 PM

so who are we going to lose in january for african cup of nations?

-gervinho
-song
-chammy
-frimpong

who else?

if rvp gets injured we rely on park only...

Flavs

23-11-2011, 03:32 PM

so who are we going to lose in january for african cup of nations?

-gervinho
-song
-chammy
-frimpong

who else?

if rvp gets injured we rely on park only...
Not Song, the Cameroon didnt qualify

hymppi

23-11-2011, 03:35 PM

Not Song, the Cameroon didnt qualify
phew!
i think we're going to miss gervinho. he's been lively.

Flavs

23-11-2011, 03:36 PM

If RvP gets long term injured we will have to buy a striker in January.

Marc Overmars

23-11-2011, 03:36 PM

Only Gervinho will be missed.

Hope Morocco go all the way to the final...

Flavs

23-11-2011, 03:37 PM

Only Gervinho will be missed.

Hope Morocco go all the way to the final...With Egypt not in it they probably will

PGFC

23-11-2011, 03:38 PM

If RvP gets long term injured we will have to buy a striker in January.

If? I admire your optimism

23-11-2011, 03:38 PM

They could, they have a real prolific goalscorer.

Also Chamakh.

Flavs

23-11-2011, 03:39 PM

If? I admire your optimism

Well he hasn't been injured for ages so

The other scenario is that we sell RvP in January. This would also lead us to buy

hymppi

23-11-2011, 03:41 PM

chamakh and gervinho will return knackered and bruised. park is still trying to adjust his game. and robin gets injured. we're doomed, i say.
doooooooooooooooooooooooomed!

(need to buy a striker in jan.)

Flavs

23-11-2011, 03:46 PM

There is always Afobe as a last resort.

hymppi

23-11-2011, 03:48 PM

There is always Afobe as a last resort.
oh, dear.
that would suck.

Flavs

23-11-2011, 03:52 PM

oh, dear.
that would suck.

He is as good as Chamakh on current form mate but then so am I tbf

Master Splinter

23-11-2011, 04:10 PM

I will be cheering on whoever is playing the Ivory Coast.

Hope they have a shocker.

And they probably will with shite like Drogba, Kalou, Kolo and Eboue in their side.

Gervinho is their only hope.

LDG

23-11-2011, 04:12 PM

He is as good as Chamakh on current form mate but then so am I tbf

There is only one worse player on the planet right now, and that is Chamakh. Albeit in the alternate universe :coney:

Master Splinter

23-11-2011, 04:17 PM

Disgusting the way Coney is mocked on here.

Racism tbh.

LDG

23-11-2011, 04:18 PM

Disgusting the way Coney is mocked on here.

Facism tbh.

:gp:

PGFC

23-11-2011, 04:42 PM

Disgusting the way Coney is mocked on here.

Racism tbh.

tbf cunt isn't a race.

LDG

23-11-2011, 05:07 PM

tbf cunt isn't a race.

Depends on how long it has been tbf.

Fist of Lehmann

23-11-2011, 05:52 PM

:haha:

Coney

23-11-2011, 07:56 PM

tbf cunt isn't a race.

True. Now ginga, on the other hand, is. :)

PGFC

23-11-2011, 11:29 PM

Cripps_orig

23-11-2011, 11:44 PM

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed his interest in Borussia Dortmund's young talisman Mario Gotze.
The 19-year-old German international had to be substituted against the Gunners during their Champions League defeat on Wednesday night, but the Frenchman asserted his eagerness to buy the player.

"For me, Mario Gotze is a player for the future," Wenger told German TV station SAT1 TV after the match.

"He is very talented, has a great attitude. It's no surprise to me that all big European clubs show interest in him, as we do also."

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2914/champions-league/2011/11/23/2771588/arsene-wenger-confirms-arsenals-interest-in-talented

Wenger :bow:

milla

24-11-2011, 12:02 AM

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2914/champions-league/2011/11/23/2771588/arsene-wenger-confirms-arsenals-interest-in-talented

Wenger :bow:

Injured and subbed before HT away to Arsenal, out of CL. The only thing left is for Mert to say Gotze has Arsenal DNA. Gotze is definitely coming to Arsenal, you lot can bet your house on it. :coffee:

Cripps_orig

24-11-2011, 12:10 AM

Arsenal look set to be priced out of a move for Belgium international forward Eden Hazard as French side Lille demand £26m.
Full story: talkSPORT

Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all tracking striker Juan Gonzalez, a 15-year-old striker who plays for Spanish minnows Laredo.
Full story: Daily Mirror

On-loan Sunderland striker Nicklas Bendtner says he has not ruled out a permanent move from Arsenal to the Stadium of Light.
Full story: Newcastle Journal

Former Scotland and Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson believes Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny could be "more valuable" to the Gunners future than captain Robin van Persie.
Full story: Independent

FFS we can pay £26m surely? Gonzalez is a must get. Bendtner :wave: Sdfmnsdfndsfmnny :bow:

milla

24-11-2011, 12:48 AM

True. Now ginga, on the other hand, is. :)

Diversion :coffee:

Coney

24-11-2011, 12:15 PM

Diversion :coffee:

It's the best way. ;)

Cripps_orig

29-11-2011, 12:25 AM

Tottenham have stolen a march on Arsenal in the race for DC United starlet Andy Najar after agreeing to take the promising winger on trial during the MLS off season.
Full story: Metro

Arsenal scouts are watching Cologne and Germany striker Lukas Podolski, who could be available for £20m as he is out of contract in 2013.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Morocco international striker Marouane Chamakh could soon be leaving Arsenal as Paris St Germain are understood to be readying a £10m transfer bid.
Full story: Metro

Spuds can have him.

Podolski is a must get

He can replace Chamakh if he goes

Japan Shaking All Over

29-11-2011, 09:46 AM

Spuds can have him.

Podolski is a must get

He can replace Chamakh if he goes

Poldolski in for 20 or 10 if we shed Chamakh for the same amount - decent bit of business to be fair

Cripps_orig

30-11-2011, 12:51 AM

Italian giants Inter Milan are prepared to pay huge asking price to beat Liverpool and Arsenal to the signing of Lille midfielder Eden Hazard. Full story: talkSPORTCan't let this happen

Olivier's xmas twist

30-11-2011, 11:16 AM

Can't let this happen

And if he wants to go there not much we can do, if they offer him more then we can, not much we can do.

Japan Shaking All Over

30-11-2011, 12:08 PM

Can't let this happen

Getting him would mean bumping Theo. . . .would have thought that is someting you couldnt let happen either!

Cripps_orig

30-11-2011, 12:36 PM

Not really. He can play in the middle where he's already better than anyone we have or on the left and he's miles better than Forehead

server too busy!

30-11-2011, 12:49 PM

Lol, Theo is better than RvP?????

Lol, better than Gervinho?????

Man your wumming days are over, now its just sad.

LDG

30-11-2011, 12:51 PM

Lol, Theo is better than RvP?????

Lol, better than Gervinho?????

Man your wumming days are over, now its just sad.

Think he meant Hazard.

Cripps_orig

30-11-2011, 01:02 PM

:doh: the utter stupidity of some people. To be expected from some though

Cripps_orig

30-11-2011, 02:19 PM

LILLE striker Moussa Sow has issued a 'come-and-get-me' plea to Arsenal.

The Gunners scouted the Senegal international while checking on Eden Hazard and Gervinho last season.

Arsene Wenger splashed £10.7million on Gervinho in the summer but failed to follow up his interest in Hazard or Sow.

But with Marouane Chamakh and Chu-Young Park failing to provide adequate backup for Robin van Persie, Sow has revealed he is ready to move to the Emirates Stadium at the end of this campaign.

The 25-year-old told French radio station RMC Sports: "I have a contract signed until June 2013 and Lille want me to sign another one but the negotiations have stopped.

"I don't accept the conditions or the silence from the club. That's not me putting on pressure, just the truth.

"I'm only thinking about football and it's not possible to leave in January.

"But my dream is to play in the Premier League because you progress as a player with the atmosphere, goals and game.

"I watch the games with envy on TV. I desire to play there one day. Arsenal are a big club but we will see."

Sow has scored 29 goals in 48 league games for Lille since joining from Rennes 18 months ago.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3969744/Moussa-Sow-eyes-Arsenal-switch.html

Yay another African player from France

McNamara That Ghost...

30-11-2011, 02:40 PM

He is actually a striker at least.

Flavs

30-11-2011, 02:51 PM

Doesn't matter who we get tbf, playing as a back up striker is a nightmare as you cant form an understanding with the players in the first team and you only play sporadically.

I know most guys on here hate Chamakh but imagine how hard it is to sit on the bench week in week out and then be suddenly plunged into the team and expected to deliver.

Olivier's xmas twist

30-11-2011, 03:10 PM

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3969744/Moussa-Sow-eyes-Arsenal-switch.html

Yay another African player from France

But he is actually good. His record speaks for itsself.

Kano

30-11-2011, 04:57 PM

we don't need another african cup of nations absentee

WengerISaLizard

30-11-2011, 10:48 PM

Syn

30-11-2011, 10:59 PM

I'm just as synical as it gets with footballers who earn far too much. But I'm also of the opinion that if you're footballer for a top 10 side in Europe (which we roughly are), you must've had enough of a drive to get you into that incredibly competitive position in the first place. You have to be exceptionally talented if you're playing at this level despite not letting football be your life. Arshavin is probably the only one in our squad that could qualify. I think it's unfair to assume Chamakh is content with his role in the squad, but I guess we'll find out soon enough in the next transfer window.

Olivier's xmas twist

01-12-2011, 12:01 AM

I know most guys on here hate Chamakh but imagine how hard it is to sit on the bench week in week out and then be suddenly plunged into the team and expected to deliver.

When someone gives you lemons they say you should make Lemmonade. Chamakh does not get many chances these days, only Wenger knows why, but when he gets them he don't seem to take to chances and make a name for himself.

He needs to show he is good enough to be a starter or he'll have no choice but to sit on a bench.

Olivier's xmas twist

01-12-2011, 12:08 AM

Senegal striker Moussa Sow has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Arsenal. The 25-year-old has scored 29 goals in 48 league games for Lille since joining from Rennes 18 months ago. Full story: the Sun

Lucho Gonzalez's agent has put Premier League clubs on red alert after expressing the Argentine midfielder's desire to leave Marseille.
Full story: the Sun

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is lining up a £30m January move for Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old Germany international Mario Gotze.
Full story: Daily Mirror.

Chelsea are thought to be interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong as they continue to identify potential transfer targets.
Full story: Footy Latest

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/default.stm

Would not mind Sow, Gotze Yes please, Gonzales could be worth a punt too.

01-12-2011, 12:08 AM

When someone gives you lemons they say you should make Lemmonade. Chamakh does not get many chances these days, only Wenger knows why, but when he gets them he don't seem to take to chances and make a name for himself.

He needs to show he is good enough to be a starter or he'll have no choice but to sit on a bench.

When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons! What am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life's manager! Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons! Do you know who I am? I'm the man who's gonna burn your house down! With the lemons! I'm gonna get my engineers to invent a combustible lemon that burns your house down!

Olivier's xmas twist

01-12-2011, 12:11 AM

When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back! Get mad! I don't want your damn lemons! What am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life's manager! Make life rue the day it thought it could give Cave Johnson lemons! Do you know who I am? I'm the man who's gonna burn your house down! With the lemons! I'm gonna get my engineers to invent a combustible lemon that burns your house down!

Well that could work too.

Cripps_orig

01-12-2011, 12:19 AM

Senegal striker Moussa Sow has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Arsenal. The 25-year-old has scored 29 goals in 48 league games for Lille since joining from Rennes 18 months ago. Full story: the SunArsenal manager Arsene Wenger is lining up a £30m January move for Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old Germany international Mario Gotze. Full story: Daily MirrorChelsea are thought to be interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong as they continue to identify potential transfer targets. Full story: Footy LatestNo thanks to Sow. Gotze is a must get. Bye to Frimpong

LDG

01-12-2011, 09:10 AM

Chelsea can piss off with Frimpong.

Frimmers :bow:

DEEeeeeeeenCCHCCHCHCH!!!!

Olivier's xmas twist

01-12-2011, 02:41 PM

No thanks to Sow. Gotze is a must get. Bye to Frimpong

Nah Hazard is a must get

Cripps_orig

01-12-2011, 02:43 PM

Get both

Olivier's xmas twist

01-12-2011, 02:52 PM

Get both

:gp: If only Wenger had your brain

LDG

01-12-2011, 02:57 PM

:gp: If only Wenger had your brain

He's pretty good at WUMming too, tbf.

Olivier's xmas twist

01-12-2011, 04:53 PM

He's pretty good at WUMming too, tbf.

Wengers the best tbf, winds the haters up a hell of alot

Wenger :bow:

Olivier's xmas twist

01-12-2011, 06:40 PM

Arsenal have been told they will have to smash their transfer record to land Borussia Dortmund playmaker Mario Gotze.
The Gunners (http://www.goonersweb.co.uk/sports-news/football/clubs/t3/arsenal) were hoping to agree a £25m fee now and tie up the deal when the transfer window re-opens in January – but the Bundesliga champions have told them they will not accept anything less than £30m.
Arsene Wenger (http://www.goonersweb.co.uk/sports-news/term/arsene-wenger), keen to add quality to his midfield following the summer departures of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri (http://www.goonersweb.co.uk/sports-news/football/players/p28554/samir-nasri), is desperate to land one of the hottest talents in Europe and has made his move now in a bid to head off interest from Manchester United (http://www.goonersweb.co.uk/sports-news/football/clubs/t1/manutd), Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
The potential signing of Gotze and other quality additions to the squad could be seen as a real statement of intent and Wenger hopes it could also persuade skipper Robin van Persie (http://www.goonersweb.co.uk/sports-news/football/players/p12297/robin-van-persie) to commit his long-term future to the club.
Van Persie, who has been in formidable form this year, has 18 months left on his current contract and is expected to leave next summer if they fail to qualify for the Champions League next season.

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1335/39/arsenal-told-%C2%A325m-bid-dortmund-star

Olivier's xmas twist

02-12-2011, 12:13 AM

Arsenal have been told that Borussia Dortmund playmaker Mario Gotze will not be sold for less than £30m. The Gunners had hoped to tie up a deal for the Germany international for £25m in advance of the transfer window opening.
Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal are also chasing £25m-rated Internacional and Brazil star Leandro Damiao.
Full story: Daily Mirror

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/default.stm

Japan Shaking All Over

02-12-2011, 03:35 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/default.stm

Would not mind Sow, Gotze Yes please, Gonzales could be worth a punt too.

We would have to shed to add all the recent rumours, especially as Hazards name has popped up

Cham and Andy out - Sow and Mario in - would mean we spent more so wpuld there be anything left. Sow Iwould take bit the ANC is a bitch!

DM we are sorted woth Frims and Coq

Is Theo showing signs that we may not need Harzard or at least pay the amount that would be required? That is an ongoing debate

Master Splinter

02-12-2011, 04:59 AM

We are not spending £30 million on a player.

We will not be getting these big names in a world where Real Madrid, Barcelona, Citeh, Chelsea, PSG and Generic Recently Minted Team are after them too.

Speculate on Sow though. That sounds reasonable.

Flavs

02-12-2011, 10:45 AM

I'm still not convinced there is any point in us buying in the January window. I think we could clear the decks some more but i cant see us buying anyone

bignev

02-12-2011, 11:24 AM

I'm still not convinced there is any point in us buying in the January window. I think we could clear the decks some more but i cant see us buying anyone

There's definitely a point to us buying! We need another striker (at least) to score some goals!

Whether we will is an entirely different matter.......:(

Kano

02-12-2011, 11:52 AM

I'm still not convinced there is any point in us buying in the January window. I think we could clear the decks some more but i cant see us buying anyone

you believe in park and cham that much?

McNamara That Ghost...

02-12-2011, 11:54 AM

I'm still not convinced there is any point in us buying in the January window. I think we could clear the decks some more but i cant see us buying anyone

If getting fourth is under threat, we'll buy.

Flavs

02-12-2011, 12:04 PM

you believe in park and cham that much?

Well yes and no, i hear people on here saying they want us to go out and spend X on a world class striker and so on, cos there is loads of them out there that would a) Play for Arsenal and b) sit on the bench week in week out.

I appreciate RvP is a little injury prone or at least used to be but there isn't a striker out there that is that much better than Park or Chamakh that would come and sit on the bench until/if/when Robin gets injured.

With the growth of Walcott and Koscielny and form of the new guys plus Ramsey's brilliant season so far the only place i could possible see us reinforcing is the left wing, but again we wont buy a starter as we have Gervinho ripping shit up out there. Also how much would Wenger spend when he has Miyachi and the Ox waiting in the wings?

Also as we now have a pretty much nailed on first XI (bar the Mertcielny issue) we can either buy more kids with potential or spend a massive amount replacing a first teamer, cant see either happening

bignev

02-12-2011, 12:08 PM

Well yes and no, i hear people on here saying they want us to go out and spend X on a world class striker and so on, cos there is loads of them out there that would a) Play for Arsenal and b) sit on the bench week in week out.

I appreciate RvP is a little injury prone or at least used to be but there isn't a striker out there that is that much better than Park or Chamakh that would come and sit on the bench until/if/when Robin gets injured.

With the growth of Walcott and Koscielny and form of the new guys plus Ramsey's brilliant season so far the only place i could possible see us reinforcing is the left wing, but again we wont buy a starter as we have Gervinho ripping shit up out there. Also how much would Wenger spend when he has Miyachi and the Ox waiting in the wings?

Also as we now have a pretty much nailed on first XI (bar the Mertcielny issue) we can either buy more kids with potential or spend a massive amount replacing a first teamer, cant see either happening

Ideally the new striker wouldn't just sit on the bench. We would be rotating strikers frequently. Would give us options off the bench as well.

At the moment if RVP is playing and we're not scoring then we have no different options to come on.