Transfer targets in January

[Flavs]

So anyway we need a fast and tricky attacking left midfielder. In a dream world it would be someone who could play RvP's role as well but that's unlikely at best.

The worry is that without Gervinho and Santos/gibbs the boss will play Le Coq and Banyoun on the left and while meaty its hardly high flying and full of flair is it.

[LDG]

The story wouldn't have been reported had we won the game.

If everytime I had a bad day at the office, me going out for a few beers was reported, I'd be in shitloads of trouble tbf.

[Niall_Quinn]

If everytime I had a bad day at the office, me going out for a few beers was reported, I'd be in shitloads of trouble tbf.

I don't think Theo drinks.

[Cripps_orig]

So anyway we need a fast and tricky attacking left midfielder. In a dream world it would be someone who could play RvP's role as well but that's unlikely at best.

The worry is that without Gervinho and Santos/gibbs the boss will play Le Coq and Banyoun on the left and while meaty its hardly high flying and full of flair is it.Shaqiri :good:

[Syn]

So anyway we need a fast and tricky attacking left midfielder.

That'll be Wilshere. I think Wenger will look to play him out wide now. He's done his defensive training last season so he'll track back, but Wenger will definitely have a more attacking role for him in mind. It'll probably be in Gerv's position, IMO. Wenger loves Ramsey and won't take him out of the team. Song and Arteta are automatic picks so it leaves one of the wide-forward positions...similar to where Jack started out.

We need a lot of players. But the most urgent is an attacking mid. We haven't really bought replacements for Nasri and Fabregas and when you get in £60m odd in transfer fees, that's a bit annoying. Don't need one of those poncy Spanish types but a more powerful midfielder who can get goals would be ideal.

[Niall_Quinn]

Not sure Arteta's place is guaranteed. He could well have been bought as cover for Jack. He's coming to the end of his career so he's more likely to play a squad role without fuss.

[Flavs]

Shaqiri :good:

She has good moves but her voice is a bit shit tbf

[Niall_Quinn]

She has good moves but her voice is a bit shit tbf

As long as she can cross the fucking ball.

[Flavs]

As long as she can cross the fucking ball.

to who?

[Niall_Quinn]

to who?

Madonna

[Flavs]

Madonna

The Hand of god :bow:

[selassie]

to who?

Mertesacker......ooops wrong thread :d

[Letters]

to who?

Diana Ross...

:wc94:

[Niall_Quinn]

The Hand of god :bow:

Plus he's almost as fat as Arshavin so we wouldn't lose any weight in the squad if the Russian goes.

[Flavs]

Diana Ross...

:wc94:

17 years later and i still cant believe she missed :haha:

[Niall_Quinn]

17 years later and i still cant believe she missed :haha:

I can't see the point in judging things over 17 years, it's unprofessional.

[Flavs]

I can't see the point in judging things over 17 years, it's unprofessional.

Most experts would judge the opening ceremonies of the world cup over 10 events to be fair

[Letters]

17 years later and i still cant believe she missed :haha:

Was Walcottesque tbh.

I bet she went out and partied that night too. The bitch.

[Flavs]

Was Walcottesque tbh.

I bet she went out and partied that night too. The bitch.

:lol:

[LDG]

:lol:

[Flavs]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXjCKwBtG0I

fail

[LDG]

Don Vito Mannone has gone on loan.

[KSE Comedy Club]

Some of the guys at work, one being a Chelsea fan, are saying that Alex could be going to QPR for £3m.
Someone please tell me I'm not the only one who thinks this is the biggest no brainer buy that wenger could be faced with in our current situation?!?

No need to go shopping in the fucking Oman second division (wtf?)

[Cripps_orig]

Tbf, Al Habsi is the best keeper in the league along with Reina so going Omanese (Is that right?) is worth a risk

[Dog Toffee]

We have the best keeper in the league.

[Cripps_orig]

We have the best keeper in the league.:lol:

[dazthegooner]

:lol:

Well he is better than the two you mentioned and Reina fucked up last night as well so basically makes your opinion void...

[Dennis Bendtner]

:lol:

T9CnlWYkgLc

[Cripps_orig]

What a dick.

The guy is an embarrassment to our club much like Frimpong.

We've got rid of one. Time for the other

[Xhaka Can’t]

You wouldn't be saying that if he shagged you.

[dazthegooner]

We got rid of Frimpong? :unsure:

[Marc Overmars]

What a beautiful GHEL Chesney is.

I'm so excited about our future.

[Marc Overmars]

Had a text from a mate.

Apparently we've had a loan bid for Kieran Richardson turned down. :doh:

Some discussion online about it but nothing from an official source just yet.

[Xhaka Can’t]

Even our rumours are shit now.

[dazthegooner]

Well I've often been Left back at the bar maybe they may bid for me... :unsure:

[Master Splinter]

As a loan full-back in a desperate situation, it's not that mental really.

I doubt he's replacing Gibbs or Santos full-time.

But I'm sure it'll be rebuffed as 'disrespectful' by MON and Sunderland.

And seeing as Arsene WUMger is a great WUM, I'm sure it probably is disrespectful.

[Niall_Quinn]

Had a text from a mate.

Apparently we've had a loan bid for Kieran Richardson turned down. :doh:

Some discussion online about it but nothing from an official source just yet.

It was a dream anyway, never going to happen.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

What a dick.

The guy is an embarrassment to our club much like Frimpong.We've got rid of one. Time for the other

Now i know you and Zimm don't see eye to eye but surely thats no way to talk about the fella.

[Cripps_orig]

It was a dream anyway, never going to happen.Who would dream of us wanting Richardson?

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.talksport.co.uk/magazine/features/2012-01-04/arsenal-transfer-rumours-five-players-gunners-should-sign-you-havent-heard?p=4

[Niall_Quinn]

Who would dream of us wanting Richardson?

Fabulous player, probably the best in the league (if not the world) in his position.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal's immediate hopes of signing German starlet Mario Gotze have been dashed after Borussia Dortmund revealed the playmaker will stay at the club for another season.
Responding to speculation over the 19-year-old's future, Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said: "We have agreed with Mario that he plays next season in Dortmund.
"He has the contract to 2014 - we have no reason to sell him. But I am not a prophet. If tomorrow someone offers one billion euros, then you should think about it."
Gotze, who played a starring role in Dortmund's title triumph last season, is rated as one of the finest young players in the world having won the 2011 Golden Boy award for the best player in Europe under 21.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who is known to be a keen admirer of the German international, is rumoured to have launched a failed bid to sign Gotze on the last day of the August 2011 transfer window.

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1433/81/dortmund-tell-arsenal-gotze-going-nowhere

Wenger should offer one billion Euros

[LDG]

We could spread payment of the billion transfer fee over 10 decades, like all expert negotiators would do.But Gadzidis is shit, so we'll probably offer 1 million now and a further 1 million if we win the quadruple with him.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

http://www.talksport.co.uk/magazine/features/2012-01-04/arsenal-transfer-rumours-five-players-gunners-should-sign-you-havent-heard?p=4


why even bother post that link, we need recognised players as you keep saying.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1433/81/dortmund-tell-arsenal-gotze-going-nowhere

Wenger should offer one billion Euros

why do that when we could just get frei for 10 mill.

[dazthegooner]

We could spread payment of the billion transfer fee over 10 decades, like all expert negotiators would do.But Gadzidis is shit, so we'll probably offer 1 million now and a further 1 million if we win the quadruple with him.

You think he would offer THAT much?

[Cripps_orig]

why do that when we could just get fry for 10 mill.Stephen?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Stephen?

yep

[Cripps_orig]

Whos Frei?

[Cripps_orig]

Btw Landon Donovan starts today.

How do Everton get him fit and available and we cant get Henry to play v Fulham?

Our club are run by a bunch of idiots

[dazthegooner]

Arsenal still haven't completed the signing of Henry yet there are still a few loose ends to be tied up they wanted him to play for the reserves today against Sunderland but were refused.

[alexander]

Btw Landon Donovan starts today.

How do Everton get him fit and available and we cant get Henry to play v Fulham?

Our club are run by a bunch of idiots

It really makes you wonder dont it!

[Olivier's xmas twist]

It really makes you wonder dont it!

Not really he was signed late december, we only annocuned we got henry on new years day.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Whos Frei?
soz meant shaqiri

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Arsenal still haven't completed the signing of Henry yet there are still a few loose ends to be tied up they wanted him to play for the reserves today against Sunderland but were refused.

He's not coming Wenger does not want to kill Vela and Joel Campbell

infact bring them back we need good strikers tbh.

Vela :bow:

Campbell :bow:

[Cripps_orig]

Forgot about Campbell :lol:

What a waste of a signing that was

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Forgot about Campbell :lol:

What a waste of a signing that was

He's already better than chamack tbf.

[Cripps_orig]

Valencia have agreed a £9.9m deal for Van Der Wiel

We should offer the same.

We need a full back

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Valencia have agreed a £9.9m deal for Van Der Wiel

We should offer the same.

We need a full back

we don't need him(even though id have liked him here) do you think he'd be happy to be 2nd choice.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Striker Thierry Henry's loan deal to Arsenal has hit a problem over his proposed return date to New York Red Bulls.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/886357-thierry-henrys-loan-to-arsenal-hits-a-snag-over-return-date-to-new-york-red-bulls#ixzz1iVdNGKUf)
North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are going head-to-head in the race to sign Lille striker Moussa Sow.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1433/56/arsenal-and-tottenham-battle-land-lille-striker)

Tottenham's pursuit of Blackburn defender Christopher Samba has been boosted by the news that Rovers boss Steve Kean must sell to finance any major January moves.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/293500/Christopher-Samba-is-top-target-for-Tottenham)



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

[Cripps_orig]

we don't need him(even though id have liked him here) do you think he'd be happy to be 2nd choice.Yes we do and with our injuries, he'll play his fair share

[Grebbo]

we don't need him(even though id have liked him here) do you think he'd be happy to be 2nd choice.

Why would he be second choice?

Almost every position in our first team can be improved. If we want to be a top team then we must strive for better.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Van der Wiel would not be a bad signing. . .first choice him and Sagna - back up Santos and Jenko. . .sorry Gibbo but the injuries. . .you know!


Footnote: even though there are still 25 days till the end of the month, someone should mention to AW that he doesnt HAVE to wait till the last minute before doing any business!

[LDG]

Van der Wiel would not be a bad signing. . .first choice him and Sagna - back up Santos and Jenko. . .sorry Gibbo but the injuries. . .you know!


Footnote: even though there are still 25 days till the end of the month, someone should mention to AW that he doesnt HAVE to wait till the last minute before doing any business!

Hey!

We all know we have to observe the waiting period :angry:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Still waiting! ?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Why would he be second choice?

Almost every position in our first team can be improved. If we want to be a top team then we must strive for better.

Because Wenger won't play him infront of Sagna will he, and the lad will want to play games.

[GP]

Hey!

We all know we have to observe the waiting period :angry:

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l81hqsV0RG1qa6tp5o1_500.jpg

[Grebbo]

Because Wenger won't play him infront of Sagna will he, and the lad will want to play games.

Well yeah he will if he's better than Sagna! (Well a normal manager would)

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Well yeah he will if he's better than Sagna! (Well a normal manager would)

Isnt Van der Wiel a LB and Sagna a RB?

Both would be starters!

[Cripps_orig]

Van Der Wiel is a right back

[Flavs]

rumours abound that we are after Jack Collison from west ham and that Martin Montoya is possibly coming on loan from Barca

[LDG]

Montoya would be a decent back up....not sure about collison though. Seems a strange one to me!

[Niall_Quinn]

Might it not be a good idea to start the waiting period a couple of months before the transfer window opens? Just an idea.

[Coney]

Van Der Wiel is a right back

.... unless you play him on the left.

[Flavs]

Montoya would be a decent back up....not sure about collison though. Seems a strange one to me!

agreeed, no stranger than loaning out Frimpong when we are the walking dead though

Wenger :bow:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

.... unless you play him on the left.

See what I started not knowing my left from right. . . .anyway cheers for clearing that Ach!

[Olivier's xmas twist]

rumours abound that we are after Jack Collison from west ham and that Martin Montoya is possibly coming on loan from Barca

Wenger still getting Barca players, must have been in the agreement from the cesc deal.

Wenger the wum :bow:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Well yeah he will if he's better than Sagna! (Well a normal manager would)

thats the question and right now id say he's not.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Jose Antonio Reyes has left Atletico Madrid and returned to his roots at their Primera Liga rivals Sevilla.

The 28-year-old began his career with Sevilla in 1999 and made close to 100 senior appearances for the club.

He left for Arsenal in 2004 and has gone on to take in spells with Real Madrid, Benfica and Atletico.

Reyes recently announced that he was keen to move back to Sevilla in order to be close to his ill father.
Done deal

He has been granted his wish, with a three-and-a-half-year contract having been put in place.

"Jose Antonio Reyes' transfer to FC Sevilla was sealed on Thursday morning," read a statement released on the club's official website.

It is reported that Sevilla have paid €3.5million (£2.9m) for Reyes, with an additional million euros due depending on the club's results.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11838/7413379/Reyes-seals-Sevilla-return

[Cripps_orig]

ARSENAL are on the trail of Swansea defender Neil Taylor.
Two years ago the left-back was earning £750 a week at Wrexham.

But Taylor, 22, has been a vital part of Swansea's impressive Premier League bow.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has had problems at left-back this season with Kieran Gibbs and Andre Santos both crocked.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4039639/Transfer-news-Arsene-Wenger-wants-Neil-Taylor.html

Who?

[Grebbo]

thats the question and right now id say he's not.

I presume you've watched a lot of him to make that judgement.

[Niall_Quinn]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4039639/Transfer-news-Arsene-Wenger-wants-Neil-Taylor.html

Who?

Don't mock, he's an up and coming unpolished turd.

[-Xs-]

Bah! Fans need to come out of the wanting zone. Apart from maybe TH on a loan, which we are still in the waiting period, there won't be any new additions. We have quite a few players to come back from injury as soon as Jan is over. AW can't play them all, and they will be like new signings

[fakeyank]

Bah! Fans need to come out of the wanting zone. Apart from maybe TH on a loan, which we are still in the waiting period, there won't be any new additions. We have quite a few players to come back from injury as soon as Jan is over. AW can't play them all, and they will be like new signings

:gp:

Cant wait for Diaby to come back as a new signing. He is going to take us to CL glory!

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Arsenal thwarted in attempts to sign Reus

Not that it was ever going to happen but he seemed very decent from what I have seen......has more to offer than Theo and would have been happy to see him as a replacement....argument is that it would have ruined Oxo's chances but AW seems to be doing a good job at that........

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1434/32/arsenal-thwarted-attempts-sign-reus

[Flavs]

Don't mock, he's an up and coming unpolished turd.

So's your face

[LDG]

Everytime I've watched Fulham, that Brian Ruiz has been awesome. Worth a punt?

[Flavs]

Everytime I've watched Fulham, that Brian Ruiz has been awesome. Worth a punt?

they wont sell him, he is brand new and they paid a relative fortune for him

Clint Dempsey however...

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Arsenal begin preliminary contract talks with Theo Walcott – reportWalcott (http://www.goonersweb.co.uk/forum/#), along with star striker Robin Van Persie, is out of contract at the end of next season and the Gunners are desperate to avoid further departures from the Emirates following Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri's moves to Barcelona and Manchester City respectively last summer.

Talks are in the very early stages, with no formal offer made by Arsenal and no demands put on the table by Walcott's representatives.

The north London outfit are currently focused on strengthening the side during the January transfer window, with Thierry Henry's loan deal reportedly close to being completed.

Walcott has made 19 appearances for Arsenal this season in the Premier League, scoring two goals. He joined the club from Southampton (http://www.goonersweb.co.uk/forum/#) in a deal that could be worth up to £12 million in January 2006.




http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/01/05/2831776/arsenal-begin-preliminary-contract-talks-with-theo-walcott

[Olivier's xmas twist]

I presume you've watched a lot of him to make that judgement.

Not really, but playing in the ducth league is diffrent to our league it will takt time for him to settle.

[Flavs]

Wenger needs to do what Arry :arry: does and get footie manager scout out. Get Daley Blind on loan from Ajax to cover the full backs and get some offers in Wielton and Lacina Traore :bow:

[Flavs]

Or we could spend all our money on quantum string theory exploration, invent a time machine and then go back to the end of last season and buy Demba Ba ffs

[bignev]

Or we could spend all our money on quantum string theory exploration, invent a time machine and then go back to the end of last season and buy Demba Ba ffs

:gp:

[Dog Toffee]

Or spend all our money on Demba Ba.

[GP]

Or spend all our money on Demba Ba.

That would be the exact moment his knees explode.

[Flavs]

Or spend all our money on Demba Ba.

No point now if he is at the ACN for the next month

[Flavs]

QPR have had a bid of £5mil for Samba turned down :lol:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Henry is officially back. :bow:

[Flavs]

Henry is officially back. :bow:

:bow:

[LDG]

Henry is officially back. :bow:

:woohoo:

Terry Henry!!!!!! Yes!!!!

Love it.

:patrice:

[Boss]

Return of the King :bow: :bow: :bow:

[LDG]

:patrice:

[Kano]

Return of the King :bow: :bow: :bow:

fellowship of the ring was better.

[Marc Overmars]

What a man. :bow:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

TH14>TH12. . .:bow:

[Flavs]

Just realised Junior Hoilett is out of contract at the end of the season, get him in FFS then we can get rid of Arshavin. In fact swap him for Arshavin ffs

[Kano]

a few of my friends have said how could he is but i haven't noticed it myself - not that i've been looking mind.

[Flavs]

Fast tricky attacking left midfielder or striker, second fiddle to Gervinho for me. Get him signed up

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Plenty of promise. . .and pace to burn, right kind of team would be great. . , when is Campbell allowed to come back. .no doubt AW has the wing lined up for him

[Flavs]

Plenty of promise. . .and pace to burn, right kind of team would be great. . , when is Campbell allowed to come back. .no doubt AW has the wing lined up for him

No chance, he is an out and out striker and he wont be back until the summer

[Niall_Quinn]

Is it really TH12? All the more reason for selling Walcott this month.

[KESSLER]

Junior Hoilett is definitely worth a punt on. If we use Cahill's £7m as a barometer, we could probably get him for around the £5m mark i would imagine, taking into account he's a) less established and b) not English.

[GP]

Junior Toilet?

Hmm

[Ollie the Optimist]

Arsenal have officially put a bid on for Matias Suarez, Pasion de Multitudes exclusively told you long ago about this - JavierPerez108

according to most journos, this guy is always right. dont know much about this player except he scored a 7 goals for anderlecht in EL this year

[Marc Overmars]

Hoilett is as good as Gervinho in terms of taking on players.

Only his end product is actually worse.

[Kaiser]

Yeah, know nothing about Matias Suarez apart from some Belgian football fans on Twitter and Youtube videos. Sounds like it'd be a gamble and he's only burst into prominence in the last half-season. But he looks like he can play wide and take players on and 14 goals and 10 assists so far this season is impressive in any league, even for Belgium.

£10m doesn't seem too bad relative to some other sums paid for strikers these days.

Perhaps this is the alternative to Podolski, who doesn't want to jeopardise his Euro spot?

[Niall_Quinn]

If Chamakh isn't being sold then I can't see how we'll be signing anybody. Why would we sign another striker with Chamakh and Park still at the club? I'm afraid Henry for a couple of months is all we'll see in this transfer window. Of course the fact it's Henry is a huge distraction which will probably get the board through to summer when they can think up another excuse.

[Unai Tea]

If Chamakh isn't being sold then I can't see how we'll be signing anybody. Why would we sign another striker with Chamakh and Park still at the club? I'm afraid Henry for a couple of months is all we'll see in this transfer window. Of course the fact it's Henry is a huge distraction which will probably get the board through to summer when they can think up another excuse.

Well, you're more than likely right.

The only way we get a striker in January is if we can a) shift Arshavin b) replace him and c) replace him with a player who can play up front effectively as well as outwide (and/or in the center). Podolski, in theory, is such a player but I don't think we'll be getting him unless a few things fall into place.

I would be more hopefuly we'd sign an experienced striker in the summer when Chamakh leaves. If Park really tears it up in the second half of the season or if Campbell shows enough promise this might never happen anyway. But at least we'd be rid of Chamakh and that at least would be pleasing.

[Kaiser]

Go for Huddersfield's Jordan Rhodes, scored 22 in 21 league one games. 'Arry's cronies are scouting him atm.

[fakeyank]

Park is not going to get a chance and neither is oxo. We will have to deal with watching players like theo, benayoun tear us a new hole.

[Xhaka Can’t]

Go for Huddersfield's Jordan Rhodes, scored 22 in 21 league one games. 'Arry's cronies are scouting him atm.

He scored at the one game I've been to.

[Kaiser]

His girlfriend goes to my uni so we got the only interview he's granted for the paper next week.

[-Xs-]

Go for Huddersfield's Jordan Rhodes, scored 22 in 21 league one games. 'Arry's cronies are scouting him atm.

'arry's? That means we have probably already been there and fucked up the negotiations after getting in a blazing row over a packet of ready salted.

Pretty easy to scout in footy these days; just watch who Arsenal are linked with and wait for us to fuck it up, then sneak in there

[Marc Overmars]

Rhodes has scored 4 tonight.

Must get.

[Kaiser]

Got 4 now. Sixth hat-trick of the season? Been told eight Prem sides have been looking at him, along with Celtic and one or two others.

[Master Splinter]

Afobe taught him well tbf.

[Ollie the Optimist]

got five now

[Xhaka Can’t]

Huddersfield striker Jordan Rhodes scored five goals as the Terriers thrashed Wycombe.

Hmmmm

[Niall_Quinn]

And Wycombe are a top team too.

[Kaiser]

http://theboar.org/sport/2012/jan/6/exclusive-interview-jordan-rhodes/

Our interview with him, decided to put it up now, because we're whoring for hits.

[PGFC]

Read as far as 'Scotland cap' totally lost interest after that, sorry.

[Cripps_orig]

Tbf, Kris Boyd scored a lot of goals in a league thats at a similar level to whatever league Rhodes is in now and Boyd hasnt been seen for a couple of years

[Marc Overmars]

He'll probably end up at a mid-table Prem club at best, most highly rated Football League players tend to. None really go on to playing at the highest level consistently.

Still, he's better than Chamakh. Must get tbh.

[Cripps_orig]

He'll probably end up at a mid-table Prem club at best, most highly rated Football League players tend to. None really go on to playing at the highest level consistently.

Still, he's better than Chamakh. Must get tbh.

So hes joining us then in 2 years?

[GP]

http://theboar.org/sport/2012/jan/6/exclusive-interview-jordan-rhodes/

Our interview with him, decided to put it up now, because we're whoring for hits.

Really good read, that.

[Xhaka Can’t]

http://theboar.org/sport/2012/jan/6/exclusive-interview-jordan-rhodes/

Our interview with him, decided to put it up now, because we're whoring for hits.


4) Film: Dumb and Dumber

I'm gonna go with my instincts on this one. Sign him up, Arsene!

Jordan Rhodes :bow:

[Cripps_orig]

Demba Ba, who is heading to the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, has put England's top clubs on red alert after it emerged that he has a £10m release clause in his Newcastle contract.
Full story: Daily Mail
Arsenal are looking at Lyon defender Aly Cissokho as they seek a left-back on loan to help cope with a rash of injuries at full-back.
Full story: Daily Mirror

£10m? Fucking get him Wenger.

Wouldnt mind Cissokho here either. Better than Gibbs and Santos

[Xhaka Can’t]

£10m? Fucking get him Wenger.

Wouldnt mind Cissokho here either. Better than Gibbs and Santos

The guy in the next hospital bed is better than Gibbs.

[Kaiser]

:lol:

Dumb and Dumber is just :bow:

Also, I like that he lost to Arsenal's youth team in the Nike Cup...

[Japan Shaking All Over]

He'll probably end up at a mid-table Prem club at best, most highly rated Football League players tend to. None really go on to playing at the highest level consistently.

Still, he's better than Chamakh. Must get tbh.

Conor Wickham. . .who?

My fantasy team :bow:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Conor Wickham. . .who?

My fantasy team :bow:

Shit that reminds me. . .need to get rid of that waste of space!

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Bosnian starlet Edin Visca claims Arsenal have expressed an interest in his services, but he is refusing to read too much into the reports.

The 21-year-old winger has spent less than six months in Turkey with Istanbul BB, but he could be on the move again during the winter transfer window.

He says Arsenal are monitoring his progress, with Arsene Wenger always on the lookout for players of considerable potential.

Visca falls into the category and he is flattered to be linked with such a prestigious club.

He would find it difficult to snub a switch to England should the opportunity arise, but for now his focus remains locked on catching the eye in Istanbul.

Proud
"I am very proud that such a big club is interested in me," Visca told KiP.

"Who wouldn't be happy about that?

"But the truth is, right now I am an Istanbul BB player and that means I cannot think too much about the Gunners.

"Until something concrete happens, I will only think about Istanbul BB as I want to play in Turkey and be as good as I can.

"But, yes, I am happy and proud that such a big club wants me."


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/7416668/Visca-welcomes-Gunners-link

[Cripps_orig]

Germany international Marco Reus could still be in line for a big-money move to Arsenal despite confirming a summer transfer to Borussia Dortmund this week.
Full story: talkSPORT

Good luck with that

[Japan Shaking All Over]

BBC gossip page has

1) Arshavin being considered surplus to requirements. . . .tel us something we dont know

2) 8mil bid for Poldolski. . .yay! . . . .in the summer. .WTF?

This guy needs to be bought now and to not fanny around with waiting for the cheapest possible price!

[Marc Overmars]

"Sky Sources" reckon we're considering Eric Abidal.

I'd take that for a short term fix.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

"Sky Sources" reckon we're considering Eric Abidal.

I'd take that for a short term fix.

Could live with that too!

How old is he?
How much would he cost?
CL cuptied?

[Marc Overmars]

32.
His contract is up in the summer so not much.
I presume so.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Could live with that too!

How old is he?
How much would he cost?
CL cuptied?


He's 32 so we'd ger 2 seasons out of him max, then hopefully Gibbs should be ready.

he'd cost between 5 and 10 mill

Don't think he'll can play for us in the CL.

[GP]

He's 32 so we'd ger 2 seasons out of him max, then hopefully Gibbs should be ready.

he'd cost between 5 and 10 mill

Don't think he'll can play for us in the CL.

Gibbs will never be ready. Throw him on the scrap heap.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

"Sky Sources" reckon we're considering Eric Abidal.

I'd take that for a short term fix.

Yep, i hear city and pool want him too so if he wanted better get it done quickly.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Us. :lol:

We've suddenly become Milan.

[Grebbo]

Abidal is absolutely gash.

[Niall_Quinn]

Abidal is absolutely gash.

Definitely don't want that scum here.

[Marc Overmars]

You don't last that long at Barca if you don't have some ability.

[Niall_Quinn]

You don't last that long at Barca if you don't have some ability.

Plus he's won two Oscars - must get for the Christmas play.

[Flavs]

Kalou :bow:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Kalou :bow:


What about him

[Kaiser]

He's left the Ivory Coast training camp in Dubai (or Paris, could be either tbh) for talks. Thought to be with us. £3m fee for an experienced if inconsistent wideman/forward ain't bad. He's on £75k/w but wants £90k/w, hence why Chelsea want to let him go. Guess he'd be a more reliable option to Arshavin/Chamakh etc but this would mean we're not signing Podolski. Also he's cup-tied in the CL and is at the ACoN so the immediate impact is minimal. Also, he's pretty much identical to Gervinho but a slightly better finisher and worse dribbler.

[Flavs]

He's left the Ivory Coast training camp in Dubai (or Paris, could be either tbh) for talks. Thought to be with us. £3m fee for an experienced if inconsistent wideman/forward ain't bad. He's on £75k/w but wants £90k/w, hence why Chelsea want to let him go. Guess he'd be a more reliable option to Arshavin/Chamakh etc but this would mean we're not signing Podolski. Also he's cup-tied in the CL and is at the ACoN so the immediate impact is minimal. Also, he's pretty much identical to Gervinho but a slightly better finisher and worse dribbler.

What he said

[Niall_Quinn]

He's left the Ivory Coast training camp in Dubai (or Paris, could be either tbh) for talks. Thought to be with us. £3m fee for an experienced if inconsistent wideman/forward ain't bad. He's on £75k/w but wants £90k/w, hence why Chelsea want to let him go. Guess he'd be a more reliable option to Arshavin/Chamakh etc but this would mean we're not signing Podolski. Also he's cup-tied in the CL and is at the ACoN so the immediate impact is minimal. Also, he's pretty much identical to Gervinho but a slightly better finisher and worse dribbler.

So an awful signing in every way :good:

[Marc Overmars]

Kalou is going to PSG.

[Kaiser]

Let's hope so. Though they've been linked to everyone (18 strikers so far according to Auclair on Football Weekly), Ancelotti must like him and wages wouldn't be an issue for them now.

[Grebbo]

He's left the Ivory Coast training camp in Dubai (or Paris, could be either tbh) for talks. Thought to be with us. £3m fee for an experienced if inconsistent wideman/forward ain't bad. He's on £75k/w but wants £90k/w, hence why Chelsea want to let him go. Guess he'd be a more reliable option to Arshavin/Chamakh etc but this would mean we're not signing Podolski. Also he's cup-tied in the CL and is at the ACoN so the immediate impact is minimal. Also, he's pretty much identical to Gervinho but a slightly better finisher and worse dribbler.

:haha:

Quality signing.

[KSE Comedy Club]

Hunting around the bargain bin again :rolleyes:

The annoying thing is we could probably get podolski now if we offered the right amount.

[Kano]

Hunting around the bargain bin again :rolleyes:

The annoying thing is we could probably get podolski now if we offered the right amount.

didn't his agent say he's staying in germany to concentrate on getting into the euro team?

[Marc Overmars]

Agents say all sorts of shit. I'm sure he'd be singing a different tune if we put a fat wad of cash on the table. His contract is up next year I believe, so he's bound to have a lot of interest in the summer if he's still available, ideally we need to make a move before the vultures swoop but for some reason we're always so tentative.

[Niall_Quinn]

We need to make a move for somebody of note soon, before we are completely forgotten as a viable club for the top players. Maybe we have another year before it's, "Arsenal who?" We also need 4th place or the whole slide into anonymity will be accelerated. Failure to sign the players we need this month and in summer will cost us in many ways. The board will have figured this out, of course. I suppose they are more interested in the ongoing discussions about plastering players' shirts with extra logos and fucking up the TV coverage by superimposing advertising on the pitch.

[Dennis Bendtner]

Kalou would be such an irritating signing.

[Syn]

Is Podolski a certain starter for Germany in the Euros? What position? I think he wouldn't want to come here right now because he knows he'd be shifted out wide and get less goals...which would then make him a less viable choice to play upfront for Germany. And he's a big name - His club know they'll get good interest in the summer. They might miss out on a few million (if we were prepared to pay over the odds right now...) but maybe having him scoring nearly a goal a game for another 5 months is worth that marginal loss in transfer fee. Plus Podolski would get a better choice of clubs.

[Dennis Bendtner]

You would imagine so, left of a front three (Mario Gomez central?). I dunno. Germany have had a few new ones performing brilliantly even since 2010. Goatse and that. But Podolski is a tournament specialist, leaving him out would be a bit weird.

[KSE Comedy Club]

You would imagine so, left of a front three (Mario Gomez central?). I dunno. Germany have had a few new ones performing brilliantly even since 2010. Goatse and that. But Podolski is a tournament specialist, leaving him out would be a bit weird.

Yeh I agree.

It wouldnt matter what club he played for, he would be in the team regardless. If he did come to us he would be showcasing himself in the CL as well as the prem.

Crap excuse tbh.

[Master Splinter]

bbcsport_david David Ornstein:


Arsenal tell me reports of a deal for Kalou are untrue & that no talks are planned. Waiting to hear back from Chelsea #bbcfootball #afc


Reports of Kalou flying back to London are wrong. Just spoken to an Ivory Coast team-mate sat with him at squad base in Abu Dhabi!


Kalou is the new Biglia.

Who was the new Inler.

Who was the new Frey.

Who was the new Trabelsi.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Agents say all sorts of shit. I'm sure he'd be singing a different tune if we put a fat wad of cash on the table. His contract is up next year I believe, so he's bound to have a lot of interest in the summer if he's still available, ideally we need to make a move before the vultures swoop but for some reason we're always so tentative.

yes they do but its about the player and he don't want to move now he said as much, no point going after him now he'd not want to be back up striker would he. He wants to play in every game to make sure he gets in that germany team in june.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

You would imagine so, left of a front three (Mario Gomez central?). I dunno. Germany have had a few new ones performing brilliantly even since 2010. Goatse and that. But Podolski is a tournament specialist, leaving him out would be a bit weird. Not really they have so mnay strikers who could do the jon for them if they wanted, for him its about making sure he gets in that team.

[Dennis Bendtner]

Not really they have so mnay strikers who could do the jon for them if they wanted, for him its about making sure he gets in that team.

:shrug: 95 caps at 26 years old. I doubt his position is in too much jeopardy. That's through a lot of average club form as well.

[Master Splinter]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2084064/Harry-Redknapp-Demba-Ba-release-clause-10million.html

Does this crook ever shut up about other clubs' players?

He'll be tapping up Ronaldo when he's England manager.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

:shrug: 95 caps at 26 years old. I doubt his position is in too much jeopardy. That's through a lot of average club form as well.

even so, he comes to us and he won't be 1st choice like he'd want to be and he not want to loose match fitness ahead of the Euro's regardless.

[Özim]

Kalou is going to PSG.
He's sh*t thank f*ck we aren't signing this loser.

[Cripps_orig]

So we're definitely not getting another striker this month then

[Kano]

we should've known that before tonight really

we'll get in some sort of defensive cover though

[Olivier's xmas twist]

So we're definitely not getting another striker this month then

Who is there that is world class that could come in and do a job at this time of year.

[Cripps_orig]

Podolski

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Podolski

he does not want to move, next

[Cripps_orig]

Im sure if we offered what Koln want, he'll leave

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Im sure if we offered what Koln want, he'll leave

Would he want to leave though this time if the year.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Arsenal are believed to be planning a move for Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou.
Full story: talkSPORT

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas insists play-maker Yoann Gourcuff is going nowhere this month, despite continued speculation linking him with the Gunners.
Full story: Sky Sports

Midfielder Mario Gotze has dealt a blow to his Premier League suitors by saying he may extend his Borussia Dortmund contract.
Full story: the Sun

Striker Daniel Sturridge has alerted Premier League rivals as Chelsea stall on securing his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mail

Chelsea target Hulk will not force a move away from Porto in the January transfer window - although his agent has hinted that a summer move for less than his £83m release clause could be a possibility.
Full story: Metro



BBC gossip

On Kalou have to agree with Zim, he is not what we need.

On The Lyon guy could be a good sigining but won't happen till jan.

As for Gotze, were we ever really going to get him anyway.

Sturridge worth a punt anyone ?

Porto can keep hulk

[gunsofashburtongrove]

News is out the Robert Pires is training with us. That might be another deal. One left winger and one striker to replace the same for two months.

[LDG]

News is out the Robert Pires is training with us. That might be another deal. One left winger and one striker to replace the same for two months.

What is he now, 38?

Wouldn't have thought so.

I'm hoping arshavin can start producing something. He worked hard last night, and deserved a goal. Bit of confidence, and he could be useful over coming months The lad is still a class act.

[Marc Overmars]

With Gervais gone, Fat Fuck is essentially first choice now, if ever he has a chance to regain some form it's now. Last chance saloon for him IMO, if he doesn't start to show why he's our record signing then we should flog him in the summer once and for all.

[Kano]

BBC gossip

On Kalou have to agree with Zim, he is not what we need.

On The Lyon guy could be a good sigining but won't happen till jan.

As for Gotze, were we ever really going to get him anyway.

Sturridge worth a punt anyone ?

Porto can keep hulk

kalou would be a good fit for right now. £3 mill and guaranteed goals, more than we are getting from theo and gerv right now.

sturridge will want super wages, so he can fuck right off.

[gunsofashburtongrove]

What is he now, 38?

Wouldn't have thought so.

I'm hoping arshavin can start producing something. He worked hard last night, and deserved a goal. Bit of confidence, and he could be useful over coming months The lad is still a class act.

Have a feeling Wenger is looking to fill numbers temporarily. Agree that Arshavin tried really hard, probably for the first time this season and i think he will be the first option in left wing. Having said that saw him tiring soon as usual, which means we would require another head there. Ryo looks set on a loan move, Yossi can play there though. Another reason for bringing back a legend is the buzz and positivity that it generates around the dressing room and with fans.

[Syn]

It's going to be like the Szczesny situation all over again on the wings. Everyone wants Oxlade to be given a run in the team, and now there's a chance with Gervais going to the ACoN, Wenger will go with Arshavin. Arshavin obviously has ability and even worked hard last night but I don't trust him to deliver when we need him to. And he hasn't delivered even when we don't need him to. That is not to say that I trust Oxlade to save us but he has a better chance than Arshavin because he's more dynamic and also has great ability. I don't think Arshavin can be 'fixed' now - he is a depressed, nihilist philosopher trapped in a meerkat/footballer's body. He sees little point in going the extra yard because it means nothing to him. Oxlade is young and so probably still naive. We must try him.

[GP]

News is out the Robert Pires is training with us. That might be another deal. One left winger and one striker to replace the same for two months.

Pires won't be signing. No chance.

[tigerthesmurf85]

he does not want to move, next

Not entirely true. Doesn't want to leave till the summer because he doesn't want to risk his position in the German squad... I say sign him in the summer

[Master Splinter]

I don't think Arshavin can be 'fixed' now - he is a depressed, nihilist philosopher trapped in a meerkat/footballer's body.

:haha:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Not entirely true. Doesn't want to leave till the summer because he doesn't want to risk his position in the German squad... I say sign him in the summer

What i meant was he does not want to move now, im sure we'd get him in the summer.

[Cripps_orig]

Liverpool want Kalou

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Liverpool want Kalou

is that good or bad

[Coney]

is that good or bad

Yes, I'd say so.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Pires won't be signing. No chance.

Agreed, did nothing at Villa and I think Henry is enough of the 'comeback buzz' the fans can handle. . .signing another legend could even see more raised eyebrows than smiles. . .another excuse for the bloody thirsty lynch mob to find a tree to string Wenger up by. . .

[LDG]

Pires has ruled out a temporary return. He's looking for a final payday in China.

Other than that, today is :tumbleweed:

Come on Arsene, do something exciting.

[hymppi]

with 3 mil i'd take kalou here. he's proven he can score, and has premier league experience from top club.
pires is just getting in shape with us. that's all.

do you people think podolski would fit us and pl, be it now or summer?

[tigerthesmurf85]

What i meant was he does not want to move now, im sure we'd get him in the summer.


Okay fair enough. Hope we do get him in the summer.

[Cripps_orig]

Pires has ruled out a temporary return. He's looking for a final payday in China.

Other than that, today is :tumbleweed:

Come on Arsene, do something exciting.Wont do anything til after the Mancs game

[McNamara That Ghost...]

When's Soldado joining? He's joined Arsenal on FIFA 12.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

The agent of Koln striker Lukas Podolski has insisted that his client is comfortable with his current situation, but refused to rule out the possibility of a move to AC Milan.

Representative Kon Schramm recently declared his client would not leave his hometown club in January. However, the player has not yet committed his long-term future to Koln, having declined to discuss a potential contract extension before the summer.

"Milan? We don’t comment on these rumours," Scramm exclusively told Goal.com. "There are a bunch of rumours on him, every day there are calls from Italy, from England and even from Russia.

"The real truth is that Lukas has a contract with Koln and he is comfortable there. At the moment this is how things are."

Podolski has scored 14 goals in 16 Bundesliga appearances this season, prompting interest from Milan and Arsenal, among others. The 26-year-old has a contract that will expire in 2013 and Koln have pledged to sell him before summer's end should he opt not to extend his stay.


http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/3275/bundesliga/2012/01/10/2839942/agent-lukas-podolski-is-comfortable-at-koln-but-no-comment-on-ac-

[Cripps_orig]

Saw reports that Borussia Monchengladbach and Galatasary are after Shaqiri

Wtf?

He can do better than both those.

We could do with him

[Marc Overmars]

No chance of getting him. That's unless someone at the clubs mans up and spends 20m on a player for the first time ever.

[Cripps_orig]

No chance of getting him. That's unless someone at the clubs mans up and spends 20m on a player for the first time ever.Podolski or Shaqiri?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

No chance of getting him. That's unless someone at the clubs mans up and spends 20m on a player for the first time ever.

Who you talking about The Pole or the Swiss

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Saw reports that Borussia Monchengladbach and Galatasary are after Shaqiri

Wtf?

He can do better than both those.

We could do with him

Do you think he'd go to any of those to teams rumors are rumors for a reason.

[Cripps_orig]

Do you think he'd go to any of those to teams rumors are rumors for a reason.Why not?

Reminds me of VdV and Kompany. Both were quality players. Both had big clubs looking at them. Both joined a Pub Teamesque club in Hamburg before leaving them to become pretty awesome

Can see Shaqiri doing the same. Just hope he thinks we are Pub Teamish enough for him

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are set to make a £4.1m bid to bring Barcelona defender Eric Abidal to the Emirates.
Full story: Caught Offside

How fit is he after cancer?

[Japan Shaking All Over]

How fit is he after cancer?

Started playing again. . .not automatic choice, but who is for barcunts apart from the chosen few

Seem to remember a certain Mr L Armstrong being a good advertisement for 'life after cancer' (drug enhanced. . .yet TBC tho!)

[Japan Shaking All Over]

No chance of getting him. That's unless someone at the clubs mans up and spends 20m on a player for the first time ever.

I agrre with that, although I disagree with paying crazy money, I do think the club needs to release itself from the self imposed shackles that sees us take little or no risk when adding to the squad and by risk I mean finacial=quality risk rather than the risk some think we made with the guys we brought in last summer.

Jack is the player that could save us a packet in the CM department but thats when he is fit, now we seriously lack cover upfront and no matter how many miracles Henry performs from now to February the situation remains that RvP should not be who we soley rely on. . .wedge needs to be paid up for that kind of cover, and maybe a transfer record broken at the same time

As MO says the club needs to man up. . .whether we do or not remains to be seen

[LDG]

I agrre with that, although I disagree with paying crazy money, I do think the club needs to release itself from the self imposed shackles that sees us take little or no risk when adding to the squad and by risk I mean finacial=quality risk rather than the risk some think we made with the guys we brought in last summer.

Jack is the player that could save us a packet in the CM department but thats when he is fit, now we seriously lack cover upfront and no matter how many miracles Henry performs from now to February the situation remains that RvP should not be who we soley rely on. . .wedge needs to be paid up for that kind of cover, and maybe a transfer record broken at the same time

As MO says the club needs to man up. . .whether we do or not remains to be seen

Pretty much.

I think we have enough at the club with the injury list sorted. But we need to make sure now. Leaving shit to chance has been tried, tested and failed. Be nice if for once we just spent some wedge and started kicking some fucking arse.

[selassie]

I agrre with that, although I disagree with paying crazy money, I do think the club needs to release itself from the self imposed shackles that sees us take little or no risk when adding to the squad and by risk I mean finacial=quality risk rather than the risk some think we made with the guys we brought in last summer.

Jack is the player that could save us a packet in the CM department but thats when he is fit, now we seriously lack cover upfront and no matter how many miracles Henry performs from now to February the situation remains that RvP should not be who we soley rely on. . .wedge needs to be paid up for that kind of cover, and maybe a transfer record broken at the same time

As MO says the club needs to man up. . .whether we do or not remains to be seen

Yep totally agree. What irks me more than anything is that even with a fully fit squad we still need quality adding here & there yet our manager doesn't seem in any rush to add quality to the squad.

I cannot for the life of me understand why we've not bought a striker, if RVP get's injured we'll be well and truly screwed, the season will be over.

To rub the salt in the wounds, the rivals who we look down on are challenging for the title whilst we're just chugging along outside the top 4.

Someone please wake me up when the season is over. :faint:

[Marc Overmars]

IMO the only players who can improve us now are the ones that will probably cost a premium. We have a fairly good base to build from, we now just need an extra boost of quality here and there. It's about time the club started to reap the so called rewards the stadium brings financially and not be afraid to pay big bucks.

[selassie]

IMO the only players who can improve us now are the ones that will probably cost a premium. We have a fairly good base to build from, we now just need an extra boost of quality here and there. It's about time the club started to reap the so called rewards the stadium brings financially and not be afraid to pay big bucks.

Oh I agree MO, but I honestly believe we're getting close to the stage now where we need to pay a premium for a couple of star players to keep up with our rivals.

I know this sounds like doom & gloom but if we lose RVP in the summer to Barca or whoever who's going to replace him? Chamakh?

[Coney]

Oh I agree MO, but I honestly believe we're getting close to the stage now where we need to pay a premium for a couple of star players to keep up with our rivals.

I know this sounds like doom & gloom but if we lose RVP in the summer to Barca or whoever who's going to replace him? Chamakh?

No need - Bendtner will be back.

:ilt:

[Özim]

IMO the only players who can improve us now are the ones that will probably cost a premium. We have a fairly good base to build from, we now just need an extra boost of quality here and there. It's about time the club started to reap the so called rewards the stadium brings financially and not be afraid to pay big bucks.
Disagree, you can always find quality at reasonable prices (maybe not as cheap as we go mind), Shaquiri would improve us for sure he's quality and has a end product.

[Master Splinter]

Keane signs for Villa on-loan.

No mention of a dream though.

Villa :lol:.

Not good enough to be one of Keane's 749 footballing dreams.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16391400.stm

I (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16391400.stm)'m sure Rors is delighted.

[Niall_Quinn]

Keane signs for Villa on-loan.

No mention of a dream though.

Villa :lol:.

Not good enough to be one of Keane's 749 footballing dreams.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16391400.stm

I (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16391400.stm)'m sure Rors is delighted.

Bastard has a habit of scoring against us though, so hopefully he'll move on to another dream club by the time the FA cup tie comes around.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Sky Sports understands Aston Villa and Arsenal are mulling over moves for Blackburn defender Scott Dann.
He was a target for both clubs in the summer prior to making the switch to Ewood Park from relegated Birmingham.
Alex McLeish (http://topics.skysports.com/Alex+McLeish/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif worked with the centre-back at St Andrew's and is still admirer so it is understood that he is now considering a January swoop.
Villa's defence is in need of strengthening with doubts over the futures of James Collins (http://topics.skysports.com/James+Collins/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif and Richard Dunne, (http://topics.skysports.com/Richard+Dunne/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif and it is believed they would be willing to offer Collins plus cash to Blackburn for Dann. (http://topics.skysports.com/Scott+Dann/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif
ConsiderArsenal (http://topics.skysports.com/arsenal/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif are also thought to be monitoring developments due to the injury crisis at Emirates Stadium and Arsene Wenger (http://topics.skysports.com/Arsene+Wenger/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif may decide to recruit reinforcements.
The Frenchman had doubts about Dann at the start of the season after a long lay-off but he has played regularly this season for Rovers.
It is understood that Blackburn would consider selling for the right offer but they do not want to lose Dann and Chris Samba, who has expressed a desire to leave.
If Rovers decide to sell Dann, they will be especially determined to keep Samba, and Steve Kean announced earlier on Thursday that two bids from an unnamed club had been rejected for the Congolese player.


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11676/7425556/Dann-on-duo-s-radar

[Syn]

:haha:

Scott Dann.

I hope we sign him.

I propose our chant be:

Dan. Dan. Dan. Dan. Dan. Dan. Dan. Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan!...........Dan!

[Niall_Quinn]

Not a Jan transfer but probably another one that got away (mainly because we were only pretending to chase him). So many names linked with us but they always end up elsewhere, like Utd, Shitty, Chavs, Scousers and even the Y....ou know whos. Transfer windows are boring (assuming we aren't selling RvP and you never know, a cheeky sale and a nice little earner, it's been done before). Boring old transfer windows.


CHELSEA boss Andre Villas-Boas is plotting a summer swoop for highly-rated Lille playmaker Eden Hazard.
The Blues are weighing up a £25million bid for the Belgian international, who has scored seven goals in 19 league games this season.

However, Lille are likely to resist that approach as they value the 21-year-old nearer £33m.

Hazard is one of the most sought after players in Europe and is also being watched by Arsenal, Juventus, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

And in October, he revealed he is ready to quit the Ligue 1 outfit to move to one of Europe's big guns.

Hazard said: "I am ready to go to the next level at a big club.

"I won't leave in January. It would be silly to do so but it's my last season at Lille.

"I stayed with Lille this year because I still had things to work on and prove but now I'm ready.

"I feel able to play in another country."

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4056803/Eden-Hazard-news-Chelsea-weigh-up-summer-transfer-move-for-Lille-star.html

[Niall_Quinn]

:haha:

Scott Dann.

I hope we sign him.

I propose our chant be:

Dan. Dan. Dan. Dan. Dan. Dan. Dan. Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan!...........Dan!

Not really as catchy as, "You're shit, and you know you are!" Besides, nobody ever goes for our Asking Price - 50% offers.

[Syn]

He's ready to go to the next level at a big club. If that doesn't work out, he'll go to Arsenal, play well for a season and a half and then force a move to Barcelona/Real Madrid by 25. We know the score.

Do not want.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

D
Not a Jan transfer but probably another one that got away (mainly because we were only pretending to chase him). So many names linked with us but they always end up elsewhere, like Utd, Shitty, Chavs, Scousers and even the Y....ou know whos. Transfer windows are boring (assuming we aren't selling RvP and you never know, a cheeky sale and a nice little earner, it's been done before). Boring old transfer windows.

He will never go to chavs never happen, just the sun making up BS or twisting words again.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

He's ready to go to the next level at a big club. If that doesn't work out, he'll go to Arsenal, play well for a season and a half and then force a move to Barcelona/Real Madrid by 25. We know the score.

Do not want.

But thats enough about Dan, what about Hazard

[Syn]

But thats enough about Dan, what about Hazard

:lol:

[Niall_Quinn]

He's ready to go to the next level at a big club. If that doesn't work out, he'll go to Arsenal, play well for a season and a half and then force a move to Barcelona/Real Madrid by 25. We know the score.

Do not want.

Forgot about the automatic sell-on for profit and keep the fucking cash policy favoured by the board. True, waste of time signing anyone unless we can absolutely guarantee they are shit.

[Syn]

Forgot about the automatic sell-on for profit and keep the fucking cash policy favoured by the board. True, waste of time signing anyone unless we can absolutely guarantee they are shit.

Or English - in which case they're too thick to go abroad.

Oxlade :bow:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

wen Coyle says Gary Cahill's representatives remain locked in talks with Chelsea, meaning he could figure for Bolton against Manchester United on Saturday.

A deal to take the England international to Stamford Bridge is edging closer, with the Blues having agreed a fee with the Trotters.

It was anticipated that a move would be pushed through this week, but the clock is ticking on Chelsea's effort to have everything put in place by the weekend.

With personal terms proving to be something of a stumbling block, there is a chance that Cahill will line up for Bolton in their meeting with North West rivals United at Old Trafford.

"Dialogue continues between Gary's agent and Chelsea," said Coyle.

"We accept it has probably been long-drawn. It is over two weeks ago that we agreed a fee.

"But sometimes that is the nature of football business. It can take that period of time.

"Gary is a Bolton player and until I hear something different in terms of negotiations being concluded between both parties, he will be in line to play against Manchester United."

Speculation
It has been suggested rival suitors have made their interest in Cahill known, however, this is news to Coyle, who insists Chelsea remain the only option for the 26-year-old at present.

"If other clubs are linked with him it is just speculation," added the Scot.

"We have agreed a fee with Chelsea. I have had no dialogue with any other club.

"We recognise it is the silly season but I don't deal in rumour. I only deal in fact.

"The fact is we have agreed a fee with Chelsea. We have not spoken to anyone else. That is where we are."




http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11672/7424599/Cahill-still-talking-to-Chelsea

Chavs would be better off keeping alex tbh, better then cahill who seems to want to double his wages rather then play for a big team.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

How Cahill's star has fallen!

Once sought after by the mighty Arsenal, now looling to sell his soul to Lumps and Big Man's mini cossa nostra!
Laughable thing is that he will go for about the same price offered by Wenger, (that some said we embarrassed ourselves by doing) even more laughable is if he doesnt go and has to stay at Bolton

Wenger :bow: knows the price

Coyle :WUM: doesnt know his arse from his elbow

Cahill :lol: doesnt know if he's coming or going

[Olivier's xmas twist]

How Cahill's star has fallen!

Once sought after by the mighty Arsenal, now looling to sell his soul to Lumps and Big Man's mini cossa nostra!
Laughable thing is that he will go for about the same price offered by Wenger, (that some said we embarrassed ourselves by doing) even more laughable is if he doesnt go and has to stay at Bolton

Wenger :bow: knows the price

Coyle :WUM: doesnt know his arse from his elbow

Cahill :lol: doesnt know if he's coming or going

Joker "we should have paid 20 mill for him" :pal:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

He's ready to go to the next level at a big club. If that doesn't work out, he'll go to Arsenal, play well for a season and a half and then force a move to Barcelona/Real Madrid by 25. We know the score.

Do not want.

We sell players to Citeh now so what difference does it make?

[Rors]

We sell players to Citeh now so what difference does it make?

"Oh-Ohh-ohh-ohh"

[Rors]

Sign Podolski. I couldn't face going into to work on February 1st to stare losing a sportsman's bet in the eyes... :lol:

[Flavs]

When we don't sign anyone will be interesting to see whether we loan out Myachi and the Ox to get some first team time or we actually play them ourselves.

Might actually get to see Park who was either very unfit when he got here or is just shite

[Olivier's xmas twist]

We still ain't signed no one, i see.

[Ollie the Optimist]

apparently we agreed a fee of around 8 million for cisse from lyon

[Coney]

We still ain't signed no one i see.

How can you see no-one? :unsure:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

apparently we agreed a fee of around 8 million for cisse from lyon

link

[GP]

How can you see no-one? :unsure:

He goes to church

[Olivier's xmas twist]

He goes to church

:lol:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has indicated that he is seeking a full-back to reinforce his squad during the January transfer window.
The Premier League club have been hit with injuries to their full-backs, with Bacary Sagna, (http://topics.skysports.com/Bacary+Sagna/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif Carl Jenkinson, Kieran Gibbs (http://topics.skysports.com/Kieran+Gibbs/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif and Andre Santos all all currently unavailable.
Thomas Vermaelen (http://topics.skysports.com/Thomas+Vermaelen/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif and Francis Coquelin have filled in at left-back recently but they have also sustained injuries.
Wenger is hopeful that in the next few weeks he will be able to call upon some of those players but does not rule out the possibility of signing a new defender this month.
"At the moment we are exploring potential situations we can take advantage of but there is nothing concrete," the Frenchman told Arsenal (http://topics.skysports.com/arsenal/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif Player.
"Hopefully the players will come back very quickly now. With Carl Jenkinson we had very good news on his scan and he is starting to practice again, we have Thomas Vermaelen who is the first to come back, Bacary Sagna is evolving well and Santos is doing well too. Let's hope they all come back quickly.
Player scouting"All over the world we have our eyes and we look for good [players].
"It is very simple in a situation like that. You might take a player who doesn't play at all somewhere, who is not necessarily fit quicker than a player who is injured. Or you take a young, potential player who has not made it somewhere.
"A player who plays anywhere in the world at the moment will not be available on loan, it doesn't exist. It can only be a guy who doesn't play or a promising player who has not yet made it completely who you could take advantage of.
"That is why it is not an easy situation. You have to consider that a guy who has not played for two months is not necessarily back quicker than Bacary Sagna or another player who is just coming back from injury."


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/7427273/Wenger-hints-at-new-signing




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GunneRoi:
@SkySportsNews (http://twitter.com/SkySportsNews) Hearing that Aly Cissokho is on his way to a medical at Arsenal, would be a great signing #transferwindow [via Twitter]





Sky Sources: Gary Cahill travelling to London to conclude move to Chelsea. More details Through the Night on SSN.

[Niall_Quinn]

GunneRoi:
@SkySportsNews Hearing that Aly Cissokho is on his way to a medical at Arsenal, would be a great signing #transferwindow

Doesn't he already play for us?

But yes, brilliant! If we sign our own players we can pay much higher fees.

From Wikipedia


Aly Cissokho (French pronunciation: [ali sis?ko], born 15 September 1987 in Blois) is a French football player of Senegalese descent who plays for English club Arsenal FC . He plays as a left back and has been described as a "sprightly left-back with good speed and stamina".

Anyone have any clue what's going on with this one?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Doesn't he already play for us?

But yes, brilliant! If we sign our own players we can pay much higher fees.

From Wikipedia



Anyone have any clue what's going on with this one?

Its gone back to him playing for lyon on there, i think someone changed it when they saw the rumor, wiki can be changed easily.

[Niall_Quinn]

Its gone back to him playing for lyon on there, i think someone changed it when they saw the rumor, wiki can be changed easily.

A medical is one step on from a rumour though. Are we giving up on Gibbs or is the Santos injury worse than is being reported? Or is this guy so mediocre he'll be content as third choice? Odd signing if we go for it.