Transfer targets in January

[Niall_Quinn]

Why not make a super obvious signing like Nedum Onuoha currently on the verge of going to QPR. Young versatile defender can play CB or RB, A replacement for the God awful Squillaci, who would be glad to come and wouldnt mind the bench time. Plus he`s english (sort of)

Super obvious maybe, super quality no. I think if we can find some super quality signings then of course we should be interested, but otherwise we have a big squad and talented players and why should we spend money of we don't get someone better than Chamakh or Squillaci?

[Globalgunner]

Super obvious maybe, super quality no. I think if we can find some super quality signings then of course we should be interested, but otherwise we have a big squad and talented players and why should we spend money of we don't get someone better than Chamakh or Squillaci?

Nedum onuoha is better than squillaci, better than Djourou. You cannot get someone like Cahill and expect him to stay on the bench. There is no super quality out there rotting away on somebodys bench. we need a player who can fill in when required without being a catalyst for emergency room admission spike whenever he plays. Anyways Wenger aint buying, just wishing

[Bergkampwonderland10]

Onuoha would have been a decent shout for me too - should have signed him Jan 1st. And just as an aside...watching Morocco right now and looking at the effort Chamakh is putting in up front and thinking why he doesn't do the same when he wears an arsenal shirt. Still not any good tho.

[Flavs]

Onuoha would have been a decent shout for me too - should have signed him Jan 1st.

I can think of about £90k a week reasons why we didnt

[Niall_Quinn]

Nedum onuoha is better than squillaci, better than Djourou. You cannot get someone like Cahill and expect him to stay on the bench. There is no super quality out there rotting away on somebodys bench. we need a player who can fill in when required without being a catalyst for emergency room admission spike whenever he plays. Anyways Wenger aint buying, just wishing

But we already have Squillaci and Djourou here. Squillaci is an extremely efficient defender. He was a top player when he was playing in Europe and now he shows signs he has acclimatised very well to the English game, so I expect big things of him soon. We have very high quality defenders ahead of him but we can't ask him to go backwards by signing a new defender. The same with Djourou, he is only now hitting top form and there is much more to come from him. It would kill him to bring another player in and who is to say this player would be better? Djourou has been very unlucky with injuries but he seems to be recovering full fitness now and he will be super quality when he is 100% fit.

[GP]

Onuoha is shit.

[Niall_Quinn]

Onuoha is shit.

And there's also that.

[milla]

But we already have Squillaci and Djourou here. Squillaci is an extremely efficient defender. He was a top player when he was playing in Europe and now he shows signs he has acclimatised very well to the English game, so I expect big things of him soon. We have very high quality defenders ahead of him but we can't ask him to go backwards by signing a new defender. The same with Djourou, he is only now hitting top form and there is much more to come from him. It would kill him to bring another player in and who is to say this player would be better? Djourou has been very unlucky with injuries but he seems to be recovering full fitness now and he will be super quality when he is 100% fit.

STFU *******. :coffee:

[Niall_Quinn]

STFU *******. :coffee:

I did not see the above post :tumbleweed:

[Cripps_orig]

Galatasaray announced that they have begun talks with Basel over signing Xherdan Shaqiri.

The 20-year-old has already expressed his interested in joining the Super Lig outfit and the Turkish side confirmed to the stock exchange on Monday that they had entered into negotiations with their Swiss counterparts.

"The club have officially begun talks with the professional football player Xherdan Shaqiri and FC Basel," Galatasaray revealed in a statement.

"The public will be kept informed of developments."

Galatasaray president Unal Aysal claimed last week that the club had already bid just under €10 million [£8.3m] for the winger. However, it is believed that Basel are holding out for a figure closer to €15m [£12.5m] and they also reportedly told Galatasaray that other clubs were tracking the player.

Shaqiri has already been capped 17 times by Switzerland and is considered one of the country's most exciting young talents.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2557/news/2012/01/23/2862583/galatasaray-begin-talks-with-basel-over-signing-xherdan

Why the fuck arent we in for him?

[Xhaka Can’t]

Same reason we're never in for anyone.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

QPR have failed in their attempt to sign Brazilian striker Henrique after he was denied a work permit. More to follow.

:lol:

[Marc Overmars]

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2557/news/2012/01/23/2862583/galatasaray-begin-talks-with-basel-over-signing-xherdan

Why the fuck arent we in for him?

Only 15m as well?!

But of course we have plenty of players who will be like new signings on their way back from injury.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2557/news/2012/01/23/2862583/galatasaray-begin-talks-with-basel-over-signing-xherdan

Why the fuck arent we in for him?

Wenger Knows

[LDG]

Only 15m as well?!But of course we have plenty of players who will be like new signings on their way back from injury. We must first observe the "I like him as a player" period.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Arsenal scouts are understood to have attended Benfica’s match on Sunday to watch Javi Garcia and Axel Witsel.

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/clockwatch

[Cripps_orig]

Nothing about us in the early edition of the gossip pages

[Japan Shaking All Over]

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/clockwatch

Witsel would be a good signing, strong CM with a decent scoring record, should have snapped him up before he went to Benfica for something stupid like 7-8 mil, which makes me think why would they sell?

Double the price the guys worth it as are afew others from Belgium, Vertognen (spelling?) - the striker who Chavs bought (spelling?), who we should have nabbed! He would have seen more action than he has thus far and would have given us a decent back up already.

[Cripps_orig]

Lukaku?

Cost far too much for Wenger to get him

[Japan Shaking All Over]

you're right.....so I suppose we are just left with Belgian beer, fries and chocolate :bow:

[Marc Overmars]

Witsel was the guy who got a 10 game ban for that ridiculous challenge that broke someones leg.

Must get.

[Boss]

Lukaku has been garbage for Chelsea thus far and is one for the future. His fee was also around 15-18M pounds... can't imagine the bedwetting that would have taken place on here had we wasted that much money on a youth prospect.

Wouldn't mind Sow, Shaqiri... both seem to be moving for relatively cheap prices.

[Niall_Quinn]

Anyone know what happened at last night's conference at 7? Did we sign anyone? Must be any day now, can't wait!

[Olivier's xmas twist]

And just as an aside...watching Morocco right now and looking at the effort Chamakh is putting in up front and thinking why he doesn't do the same when he wears an arsenal shirt. Still not any good tho.

He has too tbh, they won't hestitate to drop him if he is shite and he won't want to miss to many international games. With us he knows he can get a game whether he plays god or bad. If wenger bought a world class forward his effort would go up to get a place.

IMO he is not cut out for this league, in france is his level.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Lukaku?

Cost far too much for Wenger to get him

No he was in for him but he seemed to choose chavs.

not a loss though.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Paris Saint Germain have ended their interest in Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez

:lol:

[LDG]

Player has fucked himself by being owned by to many people / clubs / agents.

Shame. Top player.

[Cripps_orig]

Apparently it was Tevez who said no to PSG cos the French league is a bit shit

[Boss]

Still time for a 25M bid by Wenger... :whistle:

[Cripps_orig]

Still time for a 25M bid by Wenger... :whistle:Apparently Tevez said no to us cos we're a bit shit

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega has confirmed he wants to leave the Premier League strugglers and is considering his options.

The Colombia international is out of contract with the Latics at the end of the season and will be available on a free transfer.

Manager Roberto Martinez has already said he would rather keep the 26-year-old and risk losing him for nothing in the summer than cash in on him this month.

Rodallega, who arrived at the DW Stadium from Mexican side Necaxa for £4.5million in 2009, says he does not intend to stay at Wigan beyond the end of his deal.

"My contract at Wigan runs out at the end of May and I hope this situation gets resolved - but I can already say these are my last three months with Wigan," he told Caracol Radio.

The frontman says he is in talks with a number of sides but has refused to name them "out of respect for Wigan", currently rock-bottom of the table.


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7452417/Hugo-prepares-for-Wigan-exit

[GP]

I've heard that Wenger likes him.

Unfortunately, he is a big bag of dicks.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

omas Rosicky's agent, Pavel Paska, has travelled to London for talks with Arsene Wenger over the player's future.

The Czech Republic international has only started five league games for Arsenal this season and is out of contract in the summer.

He has been linked with a move to Fulham and Wolfsburg but his agent has denied any talks have been held with other clubs.

"Fulham is just press speculation," said Paska.

"I am now going to have a meeting with Arsen Wenger but won't comment on anything before that. I don't like to give any prognosis to the press.

"I react on facts and that means I will express myself only when we know the result of this meeting."


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7452221/Rosicky-future-in-doubt

[Olivier's xmas twist]

I've heard that Wenger likes him.

Unfortunately, he is a big bag of dicks.

He'll like that he can get him for free even more lol.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

CSKA Moscow have confirmed Lazio are still in negotiations with the club over a deal for Japanese playmaker Keisuke Honda.
Honda joined the Russian side in January 2010 for a fee believed to be around €6million.
He was named Most Valuable Player at last year's AFC Asian Cup, as Japan sealed their fourth title.
CSKA's President Yevgeny Giner told Radio Mayak: "I can confirm that some Lazio (http://topics.skysports.com/lazio/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif officials came to Moscow to discuss a deal for Honda.
"The negotiations are still on going as we have not reached an agreement.
"Currently our valuations are around €2-3million apart. This could be sorted by tomorrow.
"I would not say the transfer will defiantly happen, but let's see what will happen in the coming days."


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7452186/Honda-talks-on-going

For 6 million he is a bairgain wenger needs to get him now

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Sky Sports understands Queens Park Rangers are amongst a number of clubs monitoring Clint Dempsey's situation at Fulham.

The USA international has emerged as one of the Premier League's top performers this season, with a hat-trick against Newcastle at the weekend his second of the campaign.

Dempsey is the top flight's most prolific midfielder having troubled the scoresheet 15 times already and is not short of admirers.

With 18 months of his current contract to run at Craven Cottage and as yet no talks of extension having been mooted, several suitors have been alerted.

At the head of the queue are QPR, with Mark Hughes well aware of Dempsey's capabilities having managed the 28-year-old during his own stint in charge of the Cottagers.

Martin Jol would be loath to lose a player widely credited to be Fulham's best this season but it remains to be seen whether QPR will test his resolve between now and the close of the transfer window

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7452176/Dempsey-on-QPR-s-radar

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Yoann Gourcuff's agent has rubbished claims the France international could be set for a move in the January transfer window.

Attacking midfielder Gourcuff has been a long-time target of Arsenal and his mixed form at Lyon prompted further speculation the player would be heading for pastures new.

But agent Jean-Pierre Bernes denied there would be any activity this month.

"We talked about that," Bernes told France Football. "It would be nonsense to leave.

"I can't see any benefit to finding a new club three months before Euro [2012]!"

The 25-year-old Gourcuff is in his second season at Lyon, having previously played for Bordeaux and AC Milan.


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11800/7452245/Gourcuff-set-to-stay-at-Lyon


Strong rumours around Goodison that both United & Chelsea are in for Rodwell. Arsenal want Baines but cannot match his vaulation.

[Marc Overmars]

I'd be quite happy with Baines. Calm and composed player, can also take a decent set piece.

Of course we won't pay more than a pack of Haribo for him, so meh.

[Cripps_orig]

I'd be quite happy with Baines. Calm and composed player, can also take a decent set piece.

Of course we won't pay more than a pack of Haribo for him, so meh.So could Arteta at Everton....look at him now

[Marc Overmars]

So could Arteta at Everton....look at him now

Wengeritis spreads fast.

But he's a GHEL and I'm hoping they're immune.

[Cripps_orig]

You make a valid point. We havent bought in a fully grown GHEL since Wengeritis was detected so we have no idea how they are affected. If they arent immune, then god save us all. End of the world as we know it

[Master Splinter]

We havent bought in a fully grown GHEL since Wengeritis was detected so we have no idea how they are affected.

Sol Campbell :bow:.

But I suppose he's gay and emotionally fragile.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Sunderland have taken 19-year-old Enoch Balotelli, brother of Manchester City striker Mario, on trial.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Sunderland-take-Mario-Balotelli-s-brother-Enoch-on-trial-article857120.html)
Blackburn are asking for at least £3.5m for Argentine playmaker Mauro Formica - with Olympiakos' attempts to get the 23-year-old on the cheap set for failure.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9488445.Greeks_fall_short_of_Formica_asking_price_ as_Flamengo_join_the_race/?ref=mr)
United States international defender Tim Ream, 24, should be a Bolton player by the end of the week.
Full story: Bolton News (http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/wanderers/wanderersnews/9488687.Wanderers_confident_of_quick_conclusion_to _Ream_deal/)
Aston Villa look set to release 34-year-old striker Emile Heskey on a free in the summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Aston-Villa-to-release-Emile-Heskey-on-a-free-in-the-summer-article857153.html)
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott's 19-year-old cousin Jacob, currently with Reading, could be set for a move to Holland if he impresses in a trial game for Utrecht.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1486/89/theo-walcotts-cousin-set-move-dutch-top-division)
Liverpool reportedly have made an offer for £15m-rated Udinese and Chile international midfielder Mauricio Isla, 23.
Full story: Daily Star (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/231992/Liverpool-target-15m-Mauricio-Isla/)
The Reds are also believed to have opened talks with FC Groningen over 20-year-old striker David Texeira, as manager Kenny Dalglish steps up his transfer activity in the closing stages of the window.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/888241-liverpool-open-talks-over-fc-groningen-striker-david-texeira#ixzz1kOhaabLo)
Esteban Granero is "100%" committed to Real Madrid and will not be joining Liverpool this month, according to the 24-year-old's management team.
Full story: International Business Times (http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/286561/20120124/exclusive-liverpool-link-refuted-esteban-granero-100.htm)
Wolves' 23-year-old winger Adam Hammill has emerged as a shock transfer target for Wigan.
Full story: Wigan Evening Post (http://www.wigantoday.net/sport/wigan-athletic/latics_have_eye_on_wolves_winger_hammill_1_4163006 )
Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega, 26, has confirmed he wants to leave the Premier League strugglers and is considering his options.
Full story: Sky Sports (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11682/7452417/Hugo-prepares-for-Wigan-exit)
The Daily Express are also reporting that the Latics have agreed a £2m deal to sign 25-year-old Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard.
Full story: Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/297682/Wigan-sign-Nicky-Maynard-for-2m)
Galatasaray have failed in their bid to land Manchester United target Xherdan Shaqir - the 20-year-old winger plays for FC Basel.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1487/23/galatasaray-fail-bid-manchester-united-target)
Norwich are telling clubs that their 30-year-old striker Grant Holt is not for sale - at any price.
Full story: the Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4080656/Transfer-news-Grant-Holt-not-for-sale-at-any-price.html)
Goalkeeper Michel Vorm, 28, has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from the Liberty Stadium, insisting he and Swansea are a perfect fit.
Full story: South Wales Evening Post (http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Vorm-moves-quash-departure-rumours/story-15019318-detail/story.html)
Defender Danny Collins's exit from Stoke may not be signed and sealed after all, with manager Tony Pulis stating that the 31-year-old could remain in his plans.
Full story: Stoke Sentinel (http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Stoke-City-Collins-future-Brit/story-15020019-detail/story.html)
Manchester City are believed to be locked in a transfer tussle with Serie A giants Juventus for 16-year-old Willem II striker Jeroen Lumu, who became the club's youngest ever scorer earlier this season.
Full story: Inside Futbol (http://www.insidefutbol.com/2012/01/24/manchester-city-and-juventus-battle-for-record-breaking-dutch-youngster/56850/)

Nothing about us again even the media have given up on us.

[Cripps_orig]

Heskey on a free this summer?

He can help us out defensively

Hes widely regarded as the best defensive attacker in the business for a reason

[Master Splinter]

Norwich are telling clubs that their 30-year-old striker Grant Holt is not for sale - at any price.

:(

Not that we'd ever stump up the £45m required for his services.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Reports in Spain suggest that former Arsenal star Alexander Hleb is set to be handed a free transfer by Barcelona.

:lol:

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/clockwatch

[Boss]

This should make Syn happy...


08.32 GMT: Twitter talk: Sky's Ian Dovaston - @skydovaston - says Sunderland want Kevin Davies.

Davies and Bendtner up front? lols


09.14 GMT: Premier League champions Manchester United have been put on alert after Xherdan Shaqiri's proposed move from FC Basel to Galatasaray collapsed.

A must get.

http://preview-soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1012852/man-utd-on-alert-as-gala%27s-shaqiri-deal-collapses

Chelsea to sign De Bruyne this week for 8.5M and loan him back to Genk for the rest of the season, apparently.

Re Hleb... could be worth looking at, if his wages are low enough. Can't be any worse than Arshavin.

[Coney]

Nothing about us again even the media have given up on us.

Well, Walcott's cousin got a mention so we are still in. :good:

[Boss]

Tevez's fines add up to 9.3M apparently :lol:


Carlos Tevez's refusal to return to Manchester City will cost the Argentine striker a staggering £9.3 million in fines and withdrawn loyalty payments.

Meanwhile, City's chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak also warned Tevez that he will be forced to stay at City for the next two-and-a-half years unless the club receive an offer they believe reflects his market value - believed to be above €30 million.

After the club hit Tevez with their enormous fines, the chairman launched an amazing personal attack on the club's costliest superstar, warning him, effectively, that he goes on City's terms or not at all in this transfer window.

He said in an interview with The National in Abu Dhabi: "Carlos remains a player with contractual obligations to Manchester City for the next two-and-a half seasons. Unless we receive an offer that we deem appropriate, the terms of his contract will be enforced.

"Inter Milan and Paris St Germain approached discussions with us in good faith and it is always a positive experience to deal with people with a professional approach. As things stand AC Milan isn't an option for Carlos Tevez.

"Mr. Galliani and his advisors have developed a misplaced sense of confidence from their premature discussions with Carlos and his advisors. If they want to be a consideration in this transfer window they would do better to stop congratulating one another and begin to look at how they would meet our terms."

ESPNsoccernet can disclose that Tevez has been found guilty by a 'secret' City tribunal and fined a total of £2.9 million, with the club upholding the decision on appeal just days ago.

This is how the latest fines are broken down....

• £1.2 million for a six week maximum fine under the current rules, plus a two month fine totalling £1.7 million for refusing to return from Argentina.

• Added to his first two week fine (which was reduced to the two weeks by the PFA after he was originally fined four weeks wages) the fines now total £3.3 million for the player who earns a basic £198,000-a-week.

• In addition Manchester City will withhold £6 million worth of loyalty payments due to him under the terms of his contract. Quite clearly, City do not believe Tevez warrants loyalty payments for such indiscipline and going on strike for two months!

The latest disciplinary action against Tevez dates back to December 22, with City finding their €30 million valued striker guilty of a charge of gross misconduct for going AWOL since November 7.

Since that time City have been paying him, and continue to do so, but Tevez had until January 7 to lodge an appeal, which he duly did, and it went to a formal appeal to the City Board of Directors on January 11. The appeal was thrown out and the six week fine, and docking of two months' pay was upheld. Tevez now has until the end of the month to take the appeal to the Premier League, which no doubt he will do.

The Tevez camp were quick to react, insisting the striker has never been motivated by the financial aspect of his career.

"Carlos has said many times before that money has never been a motivation,'' said a spokesman for the player. "We reached an agreement with Manchester City in terms of his wages and he returned to Argentina and nothing has changed on that front. Now all Carlos wants to do is get back to playing football again.''

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1012680/carlos-tevez%27s-L9.3m-man-city-feud,-khaldoon-al-mubarak-fumes?cc=4716

Inter and PSG have ruled themselves out, and Citeh's chairman seems to not want to sell to Milan... :lol:

[Coney]

This should make Syn happy...



Davies and Bendtner up front? lols



A must get.

http://preview-soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1012852/man-utd-on-alert-as-gala%27s-shaqiri-deal-collapses

Chelsea to sign De Bruyne this week for 8.5M and loan him back to Genk for the rest of the season, apparently.

Re Hleb... could be worth looking at, if his wages are low enough. Can't be any worse than Arshavin.

Didn't Pleb say he thought he'd made a mistake leaving the Arsenal?

Mind you, I don't think we need him. We need goal scorers and on his past performances, that is not his thing.

[Marc Overmars]

If 2008 Hleb still exists, then sign him up.

[Niall_Quinn]

If 2008 Hleb still exists, then sign him up.

Class player compared to some of the dross we have here now. The price could be a problem though, not sure how we can lowball on a free transfer. Ask them to pay us maybe?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

If 2008 Hleb still exists, then sign him up.

only 30 too id bring him back on a 3 year deal tbh.

[GP]

If 2008 Hleb still exists, then sign him up.

Hleb's dead, baby. Hleb's dead...

[Coney]

Hleb's dead, baby. Hleb's dead...

Hopefully. He is also not a goalscorer so would be another useless midfielder for us. Fancy footwork. No end product.

[Niall_Quinn]

Hopefully. He is also not a goalscorer so would be another useless midfielder for us. Fancy footwork. No end product.

No, but he'd have more of a chance of passing to our goalscorer than certain starters we are tolerating right now.

[Coney]

No, but he'd have more of a chance of passing to our goalscorer than certain starters we are tolerating right now.

Sure, but the day we bought him, RvP would have a new ankle injury that would put him out until he retired 2 years later.

[Niall_Quinn]

Sure, but the day we bought him, RvP would have a new ankle injury that would put him out until he retired 2 years later.

Yes obviously, but I was talking about Chamakh.

[Coney]

Yes obviously, but I was talking about Chamakh.

I thought you were talking about Hleb.


;)

[Niall_Quinn]

I thought you were talking about Hleb.


;)

Do try to keep abreast of the developing disaster would you?

[Coney]

Do try to keep abreast of the developing disaster would you?

I'm still trying to get the deck chairs in an aesthetically pleasing arrangement.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Does anyone think the recent all quiet on the transfer window front equate that we might be bringing someone in? . . . .nah? thought as much!

I mean what the hell is going on. . .25th already and not a whimper except for Theos cousin at Reading, which is where I wouldnt mind sending Theo himself

I mean we run the risk of losing RvP because we cant give him a supporting cast to win a tin pot let alone a championship - he hasnt said so but he is posturing as much

We losr Cesc and Nas for similar reasons, those losses we got over but RVP going for the same reasons would be difficult without the spilling of blood

[Niall_Quinn]

Does anyone think the recent all quiet on the transfer window front equate that we might be bringing someone in? . . . .nah? thought as much!

I mean what the hell is going on. . .25th already and not a whimper except for Theos cousin at Reading, which is where I wouldnt mind sending Theo himself

I mean we run the risk of losing RvP because we cant give him a supporting cast to win a tin pot let alone a championship - he hasnt said so but he is posturing as much

We losr Cesc and Nas for similar reasons, those losses we got over but RVP going for the same reasons would be difficult without the spilling of blood

No panic. It's win - win if you think it through. If, by some miracle, we qualify in 4th then we get the CL money for another year. If we don't then we can sell RvP to cover the shortfall. Everything is under control, apart from the whining, ungrateful but regrettably necessary fans.

[Boss]

15.26 GMT: Schalke youngster Julian Draxler is attracting the interest of Inter Milan and Arsenal. "My agent informed me that Inter have shown interest," Draxler told Sport-Bild. "It's a great feeling and new for me. I am tremendously honoured by such a thing. I've read that Arsenal have interest in me. That made me very happy."

http://blogs.soccernet.com/onthemove/

[Cripps_orig]

Talks between Galatasaray and Basel over the transfer of Xherdan Shaqiri have broken down due to a difference in the two club's valuation of the 20-year-old.

The Swiss international has been linked with a host of clubs, but admitted that he was tempted by a move to the Telekom Arena due to the prospect of working with Fatih Terim.

However, talks between the two clubs have broken down, the Istanbul outfit confirmed to the stick exchange.

"Negotiations with the professional footballer Xherdan Shaqiri which began on January 23 have come to an end, and we have not agreed terms with the player, or his club," the statement read.

Meanwhile, Galatasaray vice-president Ali Durust has attributed the transfer breaking down to financial reasons.

"Basel wanted a transfer fee that we would not accept and as a result, the negotiations have come to an end."

Galatasaray continue their bid to reclaim their Super Lig crown on Wednesday evening as they entertain Ankaragucu.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2931/go-global/2012/01/25/2865495/galatasaray-confirm-that-negotiations-with-basels-xherdan

Basle are pretty willing to sell for the right place and we have the money. Pay what they want cos Shaqiris worth it.

[Niall_Quinn]

When does the window close?

[Syn]

When does the window close?

For us? It was never open.

At least Wenger hasn't tried to get the fans' hopes up this time. No dodgy 'he is a player I like' comments. But I suppose he has found superior ways to WUM so doesn't need to go back to his old material. Unlike me. I believe in maintaining the classics. In moderation, of course.

[LDG]

When does the window close?

During the "Drafty Period"

HAAAAhaha!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

When does the window close?

When we stop peeking to see what everybody else is doing.

[Niall_Quinn]

I see what I did there - I asked a genuine question. Golden rule broken.

[Coney]

I see what I did there - I asked a genuine question. Golden rule broken.

Not sure what the problem is. You got some genuine GW answers. :good:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

I see what I did there - I asked a genuine question. Golden rule broken.

Well it's called the January transfer window for a reason tbf.

[Niall_Quinn]

Well it's called the January transfer window for a reason tbf.

And this is FIFA tbf. And in France it closes on the 2nd Feb.

So if 31st Jan, 5 and a half days to go before there's any chance of a bit of panic buying.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Wigan Athletic have completed the signing of Chile midfielder Jean Beausejour from Birmingham City for an undisclosed fee.
Full story: the Sun

West Ham United are set to end their pursuit of Nikica Jelavic after Rangers reject a £5million bid, plus add-ons, for the Croatian striker.
Full story: Daily Mail

Giovani Dos Santos could leave Tottenham Hotspur, with both Villarreal and Granada looking to sign the Mexican.
Full story: the Sun

QPR manager Mark Hughes is ready to bid £4million for Wigan's Colombian striker Hugo Rodallega.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Wigan Athletic have made an offer for £700,000-rated Dutch striker John Verhoek, on loan at ADO Den Haag from Rennes.
Full story: Daily Star

Wigan also stress that they have only made an "informal enquiry" about Bristol City's Nicky Maynard and not an official bid.
Full story: Daily Express

Newcastle chase a loan deal for Juventus winger Elia after missing out on him last summer.
Full story: Daily Mail

Chelsea say Alex can go to Paris Saint-Germain but they will not pay the £83m asking price for Porto's Hulk.
Full story: Daily Express

Everton, Blackburn, Sunderland and Swansea are all after Sporting Lisbon's Adrien Silva.
Full story: talkSPORT

Manchester United and Liverpool are targeting Danish international defender Jores Okore, after FC Nordsjaelland admit that they will not stand in the 19-year-old's way if a bid does come.
Full story: Inside Futbol

Israeli Premier League side MS Ashdod have confirmed that talks are taking place with Manchester City over a deal for 20-year-old midfielder Nir Biton after he impressed on trial.
Full story: Metro

Liverpool and Queens Park Rangers may move for former Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb, with Barcelona ready to make the Belarusian a free agent.
Full story: Metro

OTHER GOSSIP

Charlton vow to slap racist supporters with life-time bans after raids by police.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City are keen on appointing former Barcelona director of football Txiki Begiristain and vice-president Ferran Soriano.
Full story: Inside Futbol

Manchester City are considering suing striker Carlos Tevez over his plummeting transfer value.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants a ban on Premier League clubs loaning players aged over 21 to each other.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester United are looking at Vasco da Gama's 23-year-old central defender Dede. Full story: CaughtOffside.com

Manchester United are plotting a £20m player plus cash bid for Tottenham's Rafael Van der Vaart in the summer.
Full story: CaughtOffside.com

AND FINALLY

It seems Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has a new passion for music and is prepared to roll with it by purchasing a classic Oasis drum kit.
Full story: Metro


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

[Japan Shaking All Over]

When does the window close?

In a way it never closes. . . .instead the pain and suffering caused by our destroyed, unfulfilled hopes and dreams remain embedded like shrapnel from an old 'Nam' wound! . . .well at least till the summer when the whole cycle repeats itself

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants a ban on Premier League clubs loaning players aged over 21 to each other.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal fans want Arsene Wenger to STFU and stop embarrassing this once great club
Full story: Goonersweb

[Japan Shaking All Over]

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

Shit it that it? Apart from Wengers attempt at to add a an eleventh commandment to the 10 that already exist. . .hasnt he got anythimg better to do. . .I mean you would have thoight he would want to keep all options open, especially the ones thst font requore hom to stick his hand in his pocket.

And btw hello. . .Benni is no spring chicken, is he not?

[Niall_Quinn]

If he gets his way on banning loan deals he'll be straight on to getting transfers banned during the transfer window.

[Master Splinter]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2091988/Liverpool-join-QPR-race-sign-Alexander-Hleb.html

Kleb to Liverpool?

Would be King Kenny's best signing tbf.

[Marc Overmars]

If he gets his way on banning loan deals he'll be straight on to getting transfers banned during the transfer window.

Or transfers banned full stop.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Or transfers banned full stop.

Apart from those that involve washed up, ex-players, plying their trade in the League of America (oops. . .said something bad about the King :get coat:)

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Sky Sports sources understands Blackburn striker Jason Roberts having a medical at Reading More on site soon.
by skysportspeteo1/26/2012 10:48:23 AM 10:48 AM


:lol:

[Cripps_orig]

FC Dallas winger Brek Shea has revealed that despite impressing during a short-term training stint with Arsenal over the winter, the club have yet to indicate whether they are open to a move in the future.

Shea, who is already one of the most highly rated American players at just 21, spent a couple of weeks with the Premier League side at the request of his US national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann, who has capped Shea in each of the nine games he has managed.

"We didn't really talk about that," the wideman told Goal.com. "They were just trying to get me better [right now].

"It definitely showed me what it takes to play at the next level," he said. "The experience helped me a lot about certain situations [on the field] and I learned from it."

The youngster is reportedly keen on a move to Europe, and whilst national boss Klinsmann believes the player still has room to improve, he does not think it will be long before Shea switches across the Atlantic.

"What he needs is consistency and he needs is to work 24/7 on what he's doing," Klinsmann said. "What he needs to do is improve on many levels, but he has a lot of talent and that is why European clubs are looking at him."

Klinsmann is a big fan of having his players training with the top teams, whether they're located in Europe or South America.

"You need to move out of your comfort zone, you need to move out of your environment. That's the way you learn," the German said. "So if you go to England or you go to Germany or Brazil to train, the key is that you are getting out there and getting experiences."

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/01/26/2867246/brek-shea-arsenal-have-not-approached-me-over-a-permanent

Who?

[Coney]

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/01/26/2867246/brek-shea-arsenal-have-not-approached-me-over-a-permanent

Who?


Brek Shea has revealed that despite impressing during a short-term training stint with Arsenal over the winter, the club have yet to indicate whether they are open to a move in the future.


Who said he was impressing anyone, other than himself?

Or..

Klinsman said Brek is nearly ready. Then he will be Readybrek. Arf arf.

[Niall_Quinn]

Who said he was impressing anyone, other than himself?

Or..

Klinsman said Brek is nearly ready. Then he will be Readybrek. Arf arf.

You muffin!

[Coney]

You muffin!

I'm just a cereal poster.

With corny flakey jokes.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/7457785/Rosicky-staying-with-Arsenal

Czech Republic international Tomas Rosicky will not be leaving Arsenal during the January transfer window, his agent has confirmed.
Pavel Paska, who represents the Gunners midfielder, met with Arsene Wenger (http://topics.skysports.com/Arsene+Wenger/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif to discuss the future of his client at the Emirates Stadium.
Rosicky's (http://topics.skysports.com/Tomas+Rosicky/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif current deal is due to expire in the summer and he has recently been linked with moves to Fulham, (http://topics.skysports.com/fulham/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif Olympiakos, Galatasaray and Wolfsburg (http://topics.skysports.com/wolfsburg/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif before the window closes on Tuesday night.
Paska has claimed that Arsenal (http://topics.skysports.com/arsenal/?section=football)http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif are considering offering Rosicky an extension to his current terms in North London, and that a decision on his future will be reached next month.
Ideas"It was a good discussion, like it always is with Mr Wenger," Paska told Czech news agency CTK.
"We have outlined our ideas and Arsenal their ideas. We have exchanged some pieces of information and agreed on making the final decision on 15th February.
"Everything is wide open. Naturally, I have talked with Tomas and know his wishes, but until the next talks with Arsenal we will not reveal our cards.
"I would not like to speculate (on Rosicky's future) but people at Arsenal have hinted that they would be interested in Tomas carrying on there.
"But we will have to wait and see till the middle of February how things unfold."

[PGFC]

Oh. :(

[server too busy!]

Rumours about Hazard being in London....probable bull shit.

[PGFC]

Rumours about Hazard being in London....probable bull shit.

it's the traffic and rioters mainly.

[Niall_Quinn]

Rosicky will be just like a new signing.

Injured.

[alexander]

we are not going to sign anyone are we. Bugger. I hate transfer windows these days.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

we are not going to sign anyone are we. Bugger. I hate transfer windows these days.

Wenger has said he is not buying so its not as if he lied if he don't. but we won't because we have a game on the weekend and want to concentrate on it. and on we have a game in the week so that will be the excuse why we don't buy next week.

Strange to have games on deadline day though.

[Marc Overmars]

We're not buying anyone and to be honest it doesn't look like there will be much activity at all, high profile at least anyway.

Of course this is another excuse for us to hide behind, no one is buying so we shouldn't either. :coffee:

[Niall_Quinn]

The waiting period is too long to fit in the transfer window. We need to extend the window, say to 14 years per season.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Chelsea believe they can beat Inter Milan to Manchester United's 18-year-old midfield starlet Paul Pogba, who will soon be out of contract and has rejected a new deal, with a bid of around £3m.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Chelsea-target-Paul-Pogba-Manchester-United-midfield-rising-star-article857846.html)
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is plotting a move to bring Napoli's Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani, 24, to Anfield before the end of the transfer window.
Full story: Footybunker (http://www.footybunker.com/liverpool-planning-move-for-napoli-hit-man/15699)

Tottenham are holding talks with Sao Paulo over Brazil Under-20 defender Bruno Uvini. (http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/photogallery/gallery=1495095.html#1495092)
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2092380/Spurs-talks-Brazil-U20-defender-Bruno-Uvini.html)
West Brom want Russia striker Pavel Pogrebnyak, (http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/pavel-pogrebnyak/profil/spieler_15074.html) 28, on loan from Stuttgart with a view to a permanent move.
Full story: Daily Mirror (http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-West-Brom-want-Pavel-Pogrebnyak-Stuttgart-and-Russia-striker-on-loan-article857845.html)

Fulham manager Martin Jol is looking to bolster his midfield with a move for the 25-year-old Colombian Carlos Sanchez (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/101471/carlos-sanchez?cc=5739) from French side Valenciennes.
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1491/38/fulham-tracking-colombian-midfielder)
Chelsea have not given up in their attempts to sign Ajax's 23-year-old defender Gregory van der Wiel. (http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=51289)
Full story: talkSPORT (http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/1492/42/chelsea-consider-move-dutch-defender)
Fulham striker Andy Johnson, 30, has attracted attention from Russian club Rubin Kazan and Turkish side Galatasaray.
Full story: Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2092407/Fulham-striker-Andy-Johnson-targeted-Rubin-Kazan-Galatasaray.html)
Sunderland are considering offering Bolton Wanderers' 34-year-old striker Kevin Davies a permanent deal in order to clinch his move to the Stadium of Light.
Full story: Sunderland Echo (http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/chris-young-column/sunderland_eye_bid_for_bolton_striker_davies_1_418 0229)
Wayne Rooney's 21-year-old brother John has left the New York Red Bulls to sign for Orlando City.
Full story: Sports Illustrated (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/soccer/01/26/rooney-brother.ap/index.html)
David Moyes's search for a striker to revive Everton's season has led to an inquiry about taking 27-year-old Guillaume Hoarau (http://www.goal.com/en/people/france/23092/guillaume-hoarau) on loan from Paris St-Germain.
Full story: Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/26/guillaume-hoarau-everton-paris-st-germain)
Swiss international right back Scott Sutter (http://www.imscouting.com/players/scott-sutter/) , 25, is closing in on a move from Young Boys of Bern to Blackburn Rovers.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph (http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/9495685.Sutter_set_for_talks_with_Blackburn_Rovers/)
OTHER GOSSIP
Nedum Onuoha says the Mark Hughes-factor convinced him to seal his £2.5m switch from Manchester City to Queen's Park Rangers.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/888487-nedum-onuoha-mark-hughes-factor-convinced-me-to-seal-qpr-transfer#ixzz1kazspgWY)
AND FINALLY
Rwandan president Paul Kagame says it's time for Arsene Wenger to step down as Arsenal manager.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/9040053/Trending-Arsene-Wenger-should-leave-says-the-Rwandan-president-Ghana-sing-and-Jon-Jones-kicks-a-child.html)
Bayern Munich scored a spectacular PR own goal with their fans following a failed media stunt, when supporters thought they had signed a big name forward, only to announce the release of a new app.
Full story: Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/oddballs/888520-bayern-munich-score-social-media-own-goal-with-new-signing-stunt#ixzz1kb058UV6)

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

Cavani is a must get

[Cripps_orig]

Rwandan president Paul Kagame says it's time for Arsene Wenger to step down as Arsenal manager.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Hotel Rwanda :bow:

Don Cheadle :bow:

[Niall_Quinn]

So far we've had Theo's cousin (if Walnut starts blaming his cousin for his shit performances he'll need a slap) plus some bloke from the desert giving an opinion that's about as valuable as worn out colostomy bag.

That about wraps it up for another transfer window then.

Arsenal transfer windows :bow:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

CHRIS SAMBA has told relegation-threatened Blackburn: 'Force me to stay and I'll never be able to give 100 percent to you again'.

Skipper Samba has demanded a transfer and is locked in a stand-off with owners Venky's, who refuse to sell him.

In an explosive SunSport interview, Samba said: "When a couple don't get on they get a divorce — and that's what me and Blackburn have to do."

Both Spurs and QPR have been linked with £7million moves for the 6ft 4in Congolese centre-back, 27, who arrived from Hertha Berlin for £400,000 in 2007.

Samba is now training with the reserves and does not want to be involved in the first team.

He added: "Blackburn need players who are 100 per cent for the club — and I'm not.

"The only way to solve this is for them to let me go. It will be very difficult for me to play for this team again.

"I'm at the end of the road here. I'm not going to change so, for their good and mine, they must sell me now.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4089684/Chris-Samba-news-Samba-wants-a-divorce.html

What an ungreatful cunt

[Coney]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4089684/Chris-Samba-news-Samba-wants-a-divorce.html

What an ungreatful cunt

Certainly bad for him to say that in public. Stupid for them to have refused to sell him when he wanted to move. If a player wants to leave and you can't convince him to stay, then the sooner you sell him and get him away from the club, the better. Macho owners don't understand that the dressing room needs to be positive and forcing a player to stay will just fuck things up. Tossers.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Certainly bad for him to say that in public. Stupid for them to have refused to sell him when he wanted to move. If a player wants to leave and you can't convince him to stay, then the sooner you sell him and get him away from the club, the better. Macho owners don't understand that the dressing room needs to be positive and forcing a player to stay will just fuck things up. Tossers.


Macho owners don't understand that the dressing room needs to be positive and forcing a player to stay will just fuck things up

Yeah they should allow everyone to go where they want and buy in dross or nobody at all to replace them.....and see the how the sky suddenly becomes the limit!

[Coney]

Yeah they should allow everyone to go where they want and buy in dross or nobody at all to replace them.....and see the how the sky suddenly becomes the limit!

Yeah, they should force people to stay and have a negative vibe in the dressingroom causing a collapse in team performance. ;)

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Yeah, they should force people to stay and have a negative vibe in the dressingroom causing a collapse in team performance. ;)

Why not? Seems to work for us on GW!

[Cripps_orig]

Borussia Dortmund striker Lucas Barrios is being courted by several Premier League clubs, Bild reports.

After an impressive first two seasons at Dortmund, the Paraguay international has struggled to make his mark in 2011-12, making just three starts for the Bundesliga champions in all competitions.

Barrios' situation has caught the attention of several clubs across Europe, and it is now reported that Premier League trio Arsenal, Manchester City and Sunderland are keeping tabs on the 27-year-old.

Quizzed on the reports, Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said: "We do not comment on speculation".

It is believed that the Westfalenstadion outfit have put a price-tag of €10 million (£9m) on Barrios, who cost the club €4.2m (£3.6m) in 2009.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/01/27/2868844/arsenal-manchester-city-target-borussia-dortmunds-lucas

[Niall_Quinn]

Yeah, they should force people to stay and have a negative vibe in the dressingroom causing a collapse in team performance. ;)

They should stick the cunt in the reserves and fine him every week. Of course the arseholes that run football have put a stop to player responsibility. The FA should have already fined Samba for saying what he said. If players want to sulk behind the scenes then nobody can stop that, but to come out and openly talk about under performing falls into the same realm as managers playing understrength sides and there's a fine for that so why not hit Samba too? Players all have it way, way too easy. Some of them need to be hit with a brick.

[Özim]

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/01/27/2868844/arsenal-manchester-city-target-borussia-dortmunds-lucas
This is promising.

So let me get this straight we're allegedly after some nobody who's having a sh*t season, what a great signing that would be!

[Niall_Quinn]

15 games no goals. Sign him up!

[Olivier's xmas twist]

This is promising.

So let me get this straight we're allegedly after some nobody who's having a sh*t season, what a great signing that would be!

at least we be signing somebody.

[Niall_Quinn]

at least we be signing somebody.

Would rather boost the team by selling Chamakh (or giving him away), (or paying somebody to take him), (or paying somebody to take him and paying him to leave), (or paying somebody to take him, paying him to leave and paying his agent a bung to persuade him to go)

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Queens Park Rangers hope to sign former Liverpool forward Djibril Cisse from Lazio. The 30-year-old Frenchman would cost £4m, although he may join on loan.
Full story: Guardian

Everton are closing in on former Tottenham striker Mounir El Hamdaoui. The 27-year-old Moroccan could move to Goodison Park on loan before sealing a permanent move for £5m in the summer.
Full story: talkSPORT

Fulham attacker Clint Dempsey has alerted Arsenal and a host of Premier League clubs after the 28-year-old admitted his ambition is to play in the Champions League.
Full story: Metro

Edinson Cavani's agent has played down talk of a stunning late switch to Manchester City. It has been suggested in the Italian media that Napoli are bracing themselves for a late move for their 24-year-old Uruguayan striker.
Full story: talkSPORT

Bolton have made a £5m bid for Crystal Palace's England under-21 attacker Wilfried Zaha but face competition from Newcastle and Stoke.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Swansea are rivalling Newcastle in the battle for Watford defender Adrian Mariappa, 24.
Full story: Daily Mail

Owen Coyle does not want to lose Bolton club captain Kevin Davies, 34, amid interest from Sunderland, Wolves and West Brom.
Full story: Bolton News

Sunderland are considering a bid for unsettled Besiktas targetman Hugo Almeida, 27, who is rated at £3m.
Full story: Sunderland Echo

Manchester United could make a shock move for German midfielder Michael Ballack after Bayer Leverkusen indicated the 35-year-old could be available.
Full story: Caught Offside

West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster believes former Birmingham City team-mate Liam Ridgewell would be a "fantastic signing". Albion have had two offers for the 27-year-old defender rejected.
Full story: Birmingham Mail

West Brom are hopeful of signing Zenit St Petersburg's Hungary winger Szabolcs Huszti, 28, for the remainder of the season, with a view to a permanent deal in the summer.
Full story: ITV Football

Blackpool are lining up a season-long loan move for West Brom's Czech Republic striker Roman Bednar, 28.
Full story: Sky Sports

Wayne Rooney, James Milner, Theo Walcott and Petr Cech are to make guest appearances in the computer game Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13.
Full story: The Sun



Id have clint here

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

[Cripps_orig]

WOuldnt mind Dempsey here. Better than any of our midfielders but unfortunately we cant use the CL reason anymore bar the 2 games v Milan which we'll lose to attract players anymore

[Niall_Quinn]

Just shows how far downhill we've gone in recent years if we are talking about players like Dempsey. However, he's solid if not spectacular. Another Arteta like signing. Beggars can't be choosers, he'd do. Let's put in an offer well below the asking price and irritate the fuck out of Fulham.

[Niall_Quinn]

Wenger said: "We played recently with 10 players out. To have only two or three out would help us much more than the transfer market."

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Id have clint here

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

But would Wenger?

[Ralpheroo72]

Morrocco are out of the ACON, Chamakh will be like a new signing...:ilt:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Holy Chamakh!

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Lille attacker Eden Hazard has hinted that he would be interested in a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in the future.The Belgium international is continually being linked with a move away from his current club and is widely expected to leave the French champions at the end of the 2011-12 campaign.

Hazard has caught the attention of European giants such as Inter, Juventus, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City, and PSG appear to be serious candidates to sign the winger as well.

"Of course, the interest from Paris is tempting. Paris Saint-Germain are a great club," Hazard was quoted as saying by Le Parisien.

"And especially with a coach like [Carlo] Ancelotti, that makes you even more keen. Only God know where I will be playing my football in 2012 though."

The 21-year-old has a contract with Lille until the summer of 2015.


http://www.goal.com/en-sg/teams/france/52/losc-lille-m%C3%A9tropole

can see this happening tbh

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Not sure that he would stay in France. . .not unless PSG do a 'Citeh' and offer him all the tea in China!

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Not sure that he would stay in France. . .not unless PSG do a 'Citeh' and offer him all the tea in China!

There top of the league and will probs win it,this season be in the CL next. Can see a lot of stars going there, he'd love it and lille would get a good deal too.
Unless real bid for him in the summer

[Xhaka Can’t]

Morrocco are out of the ACON, Chamakh will be like a new signing...:ilt:

With strike quality like that, how could Morocco possibly be out already?

I don't believe you and I'm not even going to waste my time checking if you are right, because I know you could not possibly be right.

[alexander]

Morrocco are out of the ACON, Chamakh will be like a new signing...:ilt:

Did he score? I wont look it up, because deep down I know the answer.

[Özim]

Morrocco are out of the ACON, Chamakh will be like a new signing...:ilt:
Great news, who needs new signings eh?

[Özim]

Wenger said: "We played recently with 10 players out. To have only two or three out would help us much more than the transfer market."
The guy is a pr*ck, honestly every year it's the same story about players coming back etc........most of them are sh*t and a lot of them are never back when they are suppose to be anyway.

Funny how he's so suppose to be so intelligent but never seems to be able to learn from years of the same thing happening, I'm sick of his sh*t.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

The guy is a pr*ck, honestly every year it's the same story about players coming back etc........most of them are sh*t and a lot of them are never back when they are suppose to be anyway.

Funny how he's so suppose to be so intelligent but never seems to be able to learn from years of the same thing happening, I'm sick of his sh*t.

He knows exactly what he is doing, if you think he does what he does because he is not clever etc then your only fooling yourself. tbh don't see what he said wrong tbh

[Özim]

He knows exactly what he is doing, if you think he does what he does because he is not clever etc then your only fooling yourself. tbh don't see what he said wrong tbh
What's wrong with what he says is it's the same thing every year and it never works, we never get players back on time and even when we do we're not that great a team.

He's been so delusional for 6 years it's untrue, his team are only good enough in that hollow head of his, every one ca see it's weaknesses and inadequacies. Moreover he's stupid if he thinks coming out with sh*t like this is a good thing, fans hate hearing his cr*p it seems he never learns that either, he gonna be severely disliked when he finally f*cks of, it's a shame because in the 1st part of his career with us he did a great job.

[Master Splinter]

Dempsey is awesome.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Another anticipated transfer which has been completed has seen fringe Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/7461210/Diouf-heads-to-Hannover) join Hannover for an undisclosed fee. The Senegal forward has signed a contract with the Bundesliga club until 2014.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/7461210/Diouf-heads-to-Hannover

[Cripps_orig]

Nothing that directly affects us in the gossip column but


Jose Mourinho has decided to leave Real Madrid at the end of this season for a return to the Premier League.
Full story: Sunday Times (subscription required)

is one thing every true Arsenal fan wants to happen so he can come to us

[Niall_Quinn]

Nothing that directly affects us in the gossip column but



is one thing every true Arsenal fan wants to happen so he can come to us

King Kenny will be getting the chop then.

[Ralpheroo72]

With strike quality like that, how could Morocco possibly be out already?

I don't believe you and I'm not even going to waste my time checking if you are right, because I know you could not possibly be right.

Its true, and a corner flag scored more goals than he did in the tournament.

[Marc Overmars]

Apparently City rejected a straight swap offer from Liverpool for Tevez and Carroll. :haha:

[Marc Overmars]

Nothing that directly affects us in the gossip column but



is one thing every true Arsenal fan wants to happen so he can come to us

He'll go to Spurs if Redknapp leaves for England.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Having watched the programme on Mourinho (Football's Greatest Managers), I do get the impression that the next club he goes to is where he wants to create a dynasty.

[Özim]

Nothing that directly affects us in the gossip column but



is one thing every true Arsenal fan wants to happen so he can come to us
Would be great if he came to us, will never happen of course so we'll have to watch some other reap the rewards and pick up the trophies instead.

[KSE Comedy Club]

Ssn app on iPhone says that we've had an £8m bid rejected for podolski.

Anyone heard anything about that?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Valenciennes coach Daniel Sanchez remains hopeful of signing Arsenal teenager Ryo Miyaichi on loan for the rest of the season.

Miyaichi initially joined the Gunners 12 months ago before spending the second half of last season on loan at Dutch club Feyenoord.

The Japanese attacker was subsequently granted a work permit in the summer and he has made two substitute appearances in the Carling Cup for Arsenal this term.

Arsene Wenger revealed last month that he was weighing up whether to let the 19-year-old head out on loan again in order to build up his first-team experience.

A decision is still to be made, with Bolton Wanderers having been linked with a loan bid after Gunners midfielder Jack Wilshere previously benefited from a stint at the Reebok Stadium.

French side Valenciennes have held a long-standing interest in Miyaichi and Sanchez is waiting to see if a deal will be done before Tuesday's deadline.

Sanchez told the French media: "It will by Miyaichi or nothing."


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7463937/Valenciennes-want-Miyaichi

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Would be great if he came to us, will never happen of course so we'll have to watch some other reap the rewards and pick up the trophies instead.

No it would not the man is a cunt who only tells his team to go out and kick players, not letting that moron near this club is the best thing the board will ever do.

[Cripps_orig]

Bye

This was to the Ryo Pub Teamer article above

[Özim]

No it would not the man is a cunt who only tells his team to go out and kick players, not letting that moron near this club is the best thing the board will ever do.
Better than the moron in charge at the moment tbh.

[Ollie the Optimist]

No it would not the man is a cunt who only tells his team to go out and kick players, not letting that moron near this club is the best thing the board will ever do.

:gp: cant stand him, if he replaces wenger, i will stop supporting until he fucks off. in a league where there are only two teams, he has won about one trophy while spending a lot. plays crap football, team of thugs, if he starts to lose against barca his team start to beat the shit out of them. chequebook manager and one we can do without

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Ssn app on iPhone says that we've had an £8m bid rejected for podolski.

Anyone heard anything about that?

No

[Özim]

:gp: cant stand him, if he replaces wenger, i will stop supporting until he fucks off. in a league where there are only two teams, he has won about one trophy while spending a lot. plays crap football, team of thugs, if he starts to lose against barca his team start to beat the shit out of them. chequebook manager and one we can do without
There's so much BS there I don't know where to start.

[Cripps_orig]

:gp: cant stand him, if he replaces wenger, i will stop supporting until he fucks off. in a league where there are only two teams, he has won about one trophy while spending a lot. plays crap football, team of thugs, if he starts to lose against barca his team start to beat the shit out of them. chequebook manager and one we can do withoutCrap football? :haha:

[Cripps_orig]

There's so much BS there I don't know where to start.This

I started with the crap football point

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Better than the moron in charge at the moment tbh.

might very well be, but don't want some cunt who wil feck off in two years after he thinkd he has the right too.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

There's so much BS there I don't know where to start.

well its not wrong did you not see him a chavs and the rubbbish footie they played.

[Özim]

might very well be, but don't want some cunt who wil feck off in two years after he thinkd he has the right too.
Don't think he would, he's pretty much said next time he goes to the PL it'll be to stay...he'll have achieved everything he wants in all likelyness.

He's a great manager who's won loads of trophies and won the CL twice with clubs who haven't had a hope in years (if at all), he's proven domestically and in Europe, wherever he goes he delivers success and builds a resilient team who play for each, tactically he's also a genius.

[Özim]

well its not wrong did you not see him a chavs and the rubbbish footie they played.
Look and Real and to some extent Inter, they play/played great football.

[Cripps_orig]

Don't think he would, he's pretty much said next time he goes to the PL it'll be to stay...he'll have achieved everything he wants in all likelyness.

He's a great manager who's won loads of trophies and won the CL twice with clubs who haven't had a hope in years (if at all), he's proven domestically and in Europe, wherever he goes he delivers success and builds a resilient team who play for each, tactically he's also a genius.This

[Syn]

in a league where there are only two teams, he has won about one trophy while spending a lot. plays crap football, team of thugs, if he starts to lose against barca his team start to beat the shit out of them. chequebook manager and one we can do without

Getting his team to beat the shit out of Barca is something I can get on board with.

Mourinho has got his team 7 points clear in the league against, for my money, the best team ever. Man for man, Real Madrid are not as good as Barcelona. To then be 7 points clear in the league has to show fantastic management by Mourinho or pathetic management by Pep...or maybe a mix. But probably fantastic management by Mourinho. He's obviously much more than a chequebook manager if, despite having an inferior squad, can win the league ahead of Barcelona.

There is more to being a fan than sitting on your arse counting trophies. And I can understand those who don't want Mourinho because they hate him and wouldn't like our club to be run by a prick. Wenger's a nice guy but we're still hated by the media and most sections of the public. Might as well give them a proper reason to hate us by having a cunt in charge who might just thrive under the 'us against the world' environment.

[Ollie the Optimist]

Don't think he would, he's pretty much said next time he goes to the PL it'll be to stay...he'll have achieved everything he wants in all likelyness.

He's a great manager who's won loads of trophies and won the CL twice with clubs who haven't had a hope in years (if at all), he's proven domestically and in Europe, wherever he goes he delivers success and builds a resilient team who play for each, tactically he's also a genius.

but he hasnt been a success in spain though. in league with two teams in it, he gets whipped by barca everytime and has one cup to show for it. hardly success. he built a team there that if they lose to barca, resort to kicking the shit out of them

[Özim]

but he hasnt been a success in spain though. in league with two teams in it, he gets whipped by barca everytime and has one cup to show for it. hardly success. he built a team there that if they lose to barca, resort to kicking the shit out of them
He's only been there one season and has a cup, he's in his 2nd season and they're still in the CL (and one of the favourites) and top the league by 7 points, I'd say he's doing pretty well personally.

[Cripps_orig]

but he hasnt been a success in spain though. in league with two teams in it, he gets whipped by barca everytime and has one cup to show for it. hardly success. he built a team there that if they lose to barca, resort to kicking the shit out of them1 trophy in 2 seasons and 7 points clear in the this season against the so called best team ever

Not the best record but hardly a failure

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Don't think he would, he's pretty much said next time he goes to the PL it'll be to stay...he'll have achieved everything he wants in all likelyness.

He's a great manager who's won loads of trophies and won the CL twice with clubs who haven't had a hope in years (if at all), he's proven domestically and in Europe, wherever he goes he delivers success and builds a resilient team who play for each, tactically he's also a genius.

Not disagreeing with that, im sure he win alot with us fine, but he is a dispicable person, who always leaves a bad image when he leaves a club. He made real look like a buch of thugs everytime they play barca. Just hate the guy would rather have pep here tbh, plays better football too

[Olivier's xmas twist]

1 trophy in 2 seasons and 7 points clear in the this season against the so called best team ever

Not the best record but hardly a failure

yes he is going to win the league in spain and with the sqaud he has he should because lets be real(no pun intended) the players he has are better then barca's and should have won the league last season.

can i ask you this, had he gone to barca would you still want him here.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

:gp: cant stand him, if he replaces wenger, i will stop supporting until he fucks off. in a league where there are only two teams, he has won about one trophy while spending a lot. plays crap football, team of thugs, if he starts to lose against barca his team start to beat the shit out of them. chequebook manager and one we can do without

You should support your club whoever is in charge tbh.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Sky Sports sources understand Everton are weighing up a shock move to sign Wolves striker Kevin Doyle (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/7463118/Everton-eye-shock-Doyle-swoop) before the transfer deadline as David Moyes looks to pep up his attack



http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/clockwatch

[Olivier's xmas twist]

andy says...

eden hazard deal to arsenal to be tied soon


http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/your-rumours

[Özim]

Not disagreeing with that, im sure he win alot with us fine, but he is a dispicable person, who always leaves a bad image when he leaves a club. He made real look like a buch of thugs everytime they play barca. Just hate the guy would rather have pep here tbh, plays better football too
People don't like him, I get that as he does do some questionnable things at times, but I really think fans hate him because he's so successful and very proud of it. He's charismatic and can rub people up the wrong way, in a way that's also entertaining IMO, it's better than Wenger's mundane BS noone wants to hear.

You only have to look at the fans of the clubs he's managed, they love him and would have him back in a flash, that says all it needs to really, whatever club he goes to he'll be loved, not necessarily immediately but once they see his impact opinions will soon change.

[Ollie the Optimist]

People don't like him, I get that as he does do some questionnable things at times, but I really think fans hate him because he's so successful and very proud of it. He's charismatic and can rub people up the wrong way, in a way that's also entertaining IMO, it's better than Wenger's mundane BS noone wants to hear.

You only have to look at the fans of the clubs he's managed, they love him and would have him back in a flash, that says all it needs to really, whatever club he goes to he'll be loved, not necessarily immediately but once they see his impact opinions will soon change.

you have a go at wengers bullshit winding you up etc and fine thats what you think, but this is a manager who waited in a car park to have a go at the ref, everytime he looses to barca moans about refs, thinks everyone is against him. thats just as bad as wenger right?

[Özim]

you have a go at wengers bullshit winding you up etc and fine thats what you think, but this is a manager who waited in a car park to have a go at the ref, everytime he looses to barca moans about refs, thinks everyone is against him. thats just as bad as wenger right?
Wenger is worse IMO, constant BS from him, never deals with problems with the team, overhypes players and treats them like an overindulgent father does, gets into fights with managers, moans and whines about every little things and uses this as an excuse for failure.....you wonder why people hate him so much, it's because he's such a sanctomonious pr*ck (it's not because he wins :lol: ) ....I'd take Mourinho everytime over a compulsive liar like Wenger thanks.....at least we'd have success to cheer us up.

His own fans dislike Wenger, can't say the same about Mourinho at least.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Wenger is worse IMO, constant BS from him, never deals with problems with the team, overhypes players and treats them like an overindulgent father does, gets into fights with managers, moans and whines about every little things and uses this as an excuse for failure.....you wonder why people hate him so much, it's because he's such a sanctomonious pr*ck (it's not because he wins :lol: ) ....I'd take Mourinho everytime over a compulsive liar like Wenger thanks.....at least we'd have success to cheer us up.

shame he will go to city then

[Olivier's xmas twist]

you have a go at wengers bullshit winding you up etc and fine thats what you think, but this is a manager who waited in a car park to have a go at the ref, everytime he looses to barca moans about refs, thinks everyone is against him. thats just as bad as wenger right?

Both as bad as each other, only diffence is Jose cares about the short term and wenger cares about the long term. Jose wants to win now, where as wenger is patient and is happy to wait to win. Both moan when things don't go there way both blame Uefa when barca beat them or if they feel cheated. Both are bad losers but are passionate about thier beliefs.

Jose won't come here as we don't have a big checkbook for him to spend, he go to city or utd.

[Niall_Quinn]

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/your-rumours

Yes, I see that rumour (if it can even be qualified with that much authority) has attracted the biggest amount of negative "will never happen" votes on that site and they are right.

More interesting: Valenciennes coach Daniel Sanchez remains hopeful of signing Arsenal teenager Ryo Miyaichi on loan for the rest of the season.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Yes, I see that rumour (if it can even be qualified with that much authority) has attracted the biggest amount of negative "will never happen" votes on that site and they are right.

More interesting: Valenciennes coach Daniel Sanchez remains hopeful of signing Arsenal teenager Ryo Miyaichi on loan for the rest of the season.

rather he went to bolton tbh

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Everton have confirmed that Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has completed his move to Spartak Moscow. More on skysports.com shortly.

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/clockwatch

[KSE Comedy Club]

Not disagreeing with that, im sure he win alot with us fine, but he is a dispicable person, who always leaves a bad image when he leaves a club. He made real look like a buch of thugs everytime they play barca. Just hate the guy would rather have pep here tbh, plays better football too You don't think the barca scum diving all over the pitch had anything to do with that?

Besides, barca are the scummiest cunts in all of football. They deserve to have the shit kicked out of them.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Are we going to have a seperate Thread for deadline day or just put stuff in here.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

You don't think the barca scum diving all over the pitch had anything to do with that?

Besides, barca are the scummiest cunts in all of football. They deserve to have the shit kicked out of them.

Then be the better team, was poking barca's assistant in the eye barca's fault. To say Barca deserve to get the shit kicked out of them is wrong.

[Niall_Quinn]

Are we going to have a seperate Thread for deadline day or just put stuff in here.

Not sure the mods will allow a blank thread.

[Marc Overmars]

It's going to be one shite ass deadline day.

[Cripps_orig]

It closes at 11pm on Tuesday

Cant wait

[Olivier's xmas twist]

"No. It's impossible." - Eden Hazard when asked if there's any chance that he'll leave Lille this month. #transferwindow

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/clockwatch

[Olivier's xmas twist]

It's going to be one shite ass deadline day.

im sure the big teams losing in the epl will chear you up

[tigerthesmurf85]

Was this thread 143 pages of wasted time?

[Cripps_orig]

Was this thread 143 pages of wasted time?No cos we are only halfway through that

[Ralpheroo72]

I hope this is bullshit, we would be competing with a pub team for a Championship player....

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4095388/Transfer-news-Arsene-Wenger-set-for-Adrian-Mariappa-bid.html

[Cripps_orig]

Several Premier League clubs have been put on red alert after Lille's Belgian star Eden Hazard, 21, admitted he wants a summer move to England.
Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal have joined Real Madrid and Valencia in the race for Alcoyano's 17-year-old forward Lucas Torres.
Full story: Inside Futbol

Theo Walcott admits Arsenal are desperate to win the FA Cup and end their silverware drought.
Full story: The Sun

Hazard is a Must Get

Torres can fuck off.

Theo should STFU and concentrate on 4th :Wenger:

[Cripps_orig]

I hope this is bullshit, we would be competing with a pub team for a Championship player....

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4095388/Transfer-news-Arsene-Wenger-set-for-Adrian-Mariappa-bid.htmlIf this happens, Wenger needs to be shot twice

[selassie]

I hope this is bullshit, we would be competing with a pub team for a Championship player....

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4095388/Transfer-news-Arsene-Wenger-set-for-Adrian-Mariappa-bid.html

It's probably true.

[tigerthesmurf85]

Having been to about 50 Watford games I can safely say please don't buy Mariappa. If he would be played at Right-Back he'd be good back up but not centre back.

[Özim]

If this happens, Wenger needs to be shot twice
About our level these days isn't it, would sum up our ambitions nicely.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Kevin De Bruyne to have medical with chavs then be loaned Back ssn.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

About our level these days isn't it, would sum up our ambitions nicely.

:doh:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Was this thread 143 pages of wasted time?

No way. . .I mean look at all the quality time we have been spending with each other. . . .

[Niall_Quinn]

Any press conferences at 7pm today?

[Özim]

Any press conferences at 7pm today?
Oh yes, we should be confirming the signings of Benzema and Hazard tonight at 7.

I'm very excited.

[Niall_Quinn]

Oh yes, we should be confirming the signings of Benzema and Hazard tonight at 7.

I'm very excited.

Excellent!

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Oh yes, we should be confirming the signings of Benzema and Hazard tonight at 7.

I'm very excited.

Is laugh so hard if we really did lol

[Fist of Lehmann]

No fullback?

Credit to Arsene Wenger tbf. He did say it'd be stupid to drop points because of a lack of fullbacks, and it has been. 9pts available in January and we've dropped them all. Maximum stupidity.

Thank frak the Bac's back.

[Cripps_orig]

Erlan Mealla

Must Get

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Erlan Mealla

Must Get

Who

[Cripps_orig]

Whohttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4097068/Amazing-back-heel-bicycle-kick-goal.html

[milla]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2093952/Arsenal-set-sign-Thomas-Eisfeld.html

yay some promising kid from Borussia Dortmund :coffee:

[Syn]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2093952/Arsenal-set-sign-Thomas-Eisfeld.html

yay some promising kid from Borussia Dortmund :coffee:

Hasn't even played a senior game.

I see big things in his future. Possibly the next Bischoff.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Arsenal to sign Samba and Podolski on deadline day :

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/your-rumours

So anyones brother or best mate seen any starts in the Arsenal shop or around the area.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

30 days into transfer window: 24 deals involving 15 Premier League clubs (£27.9m in total) @ZoeUm
by skysports_bryan via twitter 6:35 PM

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/clockwatch

[Cripps_orig]

I can see Podolski one happening

Mainly cos hes out for a month with injury

[Niall_Quinn]

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/your-rumours

So anyones brother or best mate seen any starts in the Arsenal shop or around the area.

That site is just a bunch of dossers logging-in and posting what they want, right?

[Niall_Quinn]

Press conference at 7 must have been cancelled, I checked every channel and no sign.

[Cripps_orig]

Press conference at 7 must have been cancelled, I checked every channel and no sign.It was kept in house with no press there

But due to my contacts, i found out we are after that Dortmund Pub Teamer

[KESSLER]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2093952/Arsenal-set-sign-Thomas-Eisfeld.html

yay some promising kid from Borussia Dortmund :coffee:

Germans :bow:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

That site is just a bunch of dossers logging-in and posting what they want, right?


yep, even you can post a rumor

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Sky Sports sources understand that Djibril Cisse (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7466887/) is travelling to England on Monday night ahead of a potential move to Queens Park Rangers.

Qpr getting busy

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are closing in on the £400,000 signing of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Thomas Eisfeld after holding talks in London. The 19-year-old could complete a move to London in the next 24 hours.
Full story: Goal.com
The Gunners are also believed to be ready to make a bid for 25-year-old Watford defender Adrian Mariappa.
Full story: the Sun
Arsenal could make a last-gasp effort to bring 26-year-old striker Lukas Podolski from Cologne to Emirates Stadium.
Full story: Footybunker

Top 2 can fuck off

Podolski is injured and out for a few weeks/a month but still worth getting

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Arsenal are closing in on the £400,000 signing of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Thomas Eisfeld after holding talks in London. The 19-year-old could complete a move to London in the next 24 hours.
Full story: Goal.com

The Gunners are also believed to be ready to make a bid for 25-year-old Watford defender Adrian Mariappa.
Full story: the Sun

Chelsea are believed to be ready to offer striker Fernando Torres, 27, a chance to return to his former club Atletico Madrid as boss Andre Villas-Boas looks to lure his former Porto striker Radamel Falcao, 25, to Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Caught Offside

Arsenal could make a last-gasp effort to bring 26-year-old striker Lukas Podolski from Cologne to Emirates Stadium.
Full story: Footybunker

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler and former Arsenal favourite Tony Adams are to make shock returns to Premier League football - in India.
Full story: Metro


BBC

[WengerISaLizard]

awesome, now we're bidding for championship level defenders

[Cripps_orig]

awesome, now we're bidding for championship level defendersTbf, we bought Charltons 17th choice fullback during the summer and what a success hes been :lol:

So our levels gone a bit higher since then

[Niall_Quinn]

This is obviously the latest tactic to save money. The fans will be biting their nails all through deadline day hoping against hope we don't land any of our targets. When the window closes and we end up with nothing again we'll be relieved instead of outraged. Quite clever really.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Well its 11am Tuesday morning and the word on the Japanese grapevine is *beep*. . .no signings wpuld be believable in a tragic kind of way. . .

Wenger is one stubborn cookie. . .waited out the FBcrisis as Sagna looks close to a return (but surely wont be thrown in straight away! ?) I would play Yannaris as well

But waiting out only made sense if you were saving to use in other areas. . .

[Marc Overmars]

Thrilling day of transfer activity then.

[PGFC]

Oh the excitement, wake me up when it's over :yawn:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Taking the phone to the bog, jyst in case I miss something!

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Thrilling day of transfer activity then.


None of the big clubs to do nowt in this borefest

as for the watford defender he is going to the barcodes Thank feck

[Özim]

:yawn: Another exciting day in the life of an Arsenal fan under Wenger, don't think my heart can stand it :coffee:

[LDG]

When does the window "slam shut"?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

11pm

So we have 13 and a half hours to do nothing

[Japan Shaking All Over]

11pm

So we have 13 and a half hours to do nothing

Dont think I can stay in the toilet for that long!

Footnote. . .(I feel the frustration but. . .) watch all the haters rear up after we dont sign anyone!

[Niall_Quinn]

11pm

So we have 13 and a half hours to do nothing

So is the press conference still at 7 or is it after the thrilling deadline expires?

Just a few more hours to decide if we will splash the equivalent of two weeks wages for Rooney on the Dortmund sensation.

[Letters]

We don't need any signings, we've got enough new signings on the treatment table.

WUMger :bow:

[LDG]

I think we're gonna spend BIG! 50mil or something.

Wenger smokescreen.

Wry smile.

"At the moment, nothing is happening. However, we may sign somebody we like a lot, if the price is right, and if he is super super quality. Don't forget we have Alex Song who can play there".

[Niall_Quinn]

This would be the wrong day for PHW to buy his new yacht, but I can see him doing it anyway.

[LDG]

This would be the wrong day for PHW to buy his new yacht, but I can see him doing it anyway.

Tomorrow would be the wrong day to announce a ticket price hike....

[Letters]

Tomorrow would be the wrong day to announce a ticket price hike....

They should have announced that in the stadium at the end of the ManYoo game.

:cool:

[Marc Overmars]

Rodallega linked with Spurs, but only if they sell Diaz.

We should sign him tbh. Rod that is, not Diaz.

[Coney]

They should have announced that in the stadium at the end of the ManYoo game.

:cool:

... or as Arshavin was coming onto the pitch as Ox went off. :riot.gif:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Wayne Bridge will have a medical ahead of his loan move to....

Sunderland

[Olivier's xmas twist]

So is the press conference still at 7 or is it after the thrilling deadline expires?

Just a few more hours to decide if we will splash the equivalent of two weeks wages for Rooney on the Dortmund sensation.

Press confrenceat 8 tbh

here is how it will go

" we could not sign players as we were preparing for bolton :Wenger:
" look at me on my new boat, Gooners fans should be greatful to have a good board and stop complaing ungreatful sods :PHW:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Wayne Bridge will have a medical ahead of his loan move to....

Sunderland

:ilt:.......how can I unshoot myself?

[Xhaka Can’t]

I think we're gonna spend BIG! 50mil or something.

Wenger smokescreen.

Wry smile.

"At the moment, nothing is happening. However, we may sign somebody we like a lot, if the price is right, and if he is super super quality. Don't forget we have Alex Song who can play there".

:haha:

[Olivier's xmas twist]

1013: Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has said that midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has been on the club's radar for quite a while. "It's a target that's decided by the club, that I knew about for quite some time," he said. "He was under the scrutiny of the club for some time. We've been following this player."



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astansell1986 on Twitter: "I'm working in Liverpool airport and have just seen Jermain Defoe being rushed into a waiting car. Praying he's going to Melwood."



LOL

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Breaking news
BBC Sport's David Ornstein on Twitter: "Dortmund's Thomas Eisfeld to Arsenal done deal, just awaiting paperwork. Ryo Miyaichi will leave on loan & 1 other exit (not a big name) expected #bbcfootball."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9689658.stm

Arshavin ?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Is that Goetze's code name?

[LDG]

:woohoo:

:ilt:

[Marc Overmars]

Could have at least gone after Barrios if we were after a Dortmund striker.

[LDG]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCTjn6gC2-k

Super super quality!!

Just like the clip.

[GP]

Eisfeld is awesome.

[Marc Overmars]

Barely played for Dortmund apparently.

The new Bischoff?

WUMger. :bow:

[Harry]

This new guy is top quality, super super quality

[Olivier's xmas twist]

That russian club (the rich one) in talks to sign Arshavin SSN

[Olivier's xmas twist]

JamesyyyC on Twitter: "Once again Arsenal fans wait in anticipation as to which £30m player Arsene Wenger won't sign this deadline day

:haha:

[LDG]

That russian club (the rich one) in talks to sign Arshavin SSN

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Arshavin. :wave:

Although it'll be another departure without a replacement.

[LDG]

Arshavin. :wave:

Although it'll be another departure without a replacement.

Not true.

Eisfeld > Arshavin tbf.

I've seen youtube clips and everything.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Pato possibly going to PSG (again), could mean Tevez moves to Milan. :rolleyes:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Grant Holt to Glasgow Rangers apparently.

MS. :rose:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

David Pizarro to Citeh on loan. More players, really? Ridiculous.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Blackeye sign Olsen's twin brother on a free, Tevez to AC could still be on, while pato goes to PSG.

[Niall_Quinn]

Breaking: Eisfeld breaks wrist signing contract. Out for 2 weeks.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

And here comes Balague :rolleyes: