January Transfers -- Speculation & Shit?

[GP]

TBH I don't even listen to his press conferences, pre match or after match interviews, they are so monotnous and boring, that voice is so depressing and makes me cringe, espicially when he waffles on about absolute garbage.

Your posts are quite similar.

[Marc Overmars]

Frimpong has joined Fulham on loan for the remainder of the season.

[Ollie the Optimist]

Frimpong has joined Fulham on loan for the remainder of the season.


good luck to him, he wont be missed here given he has played only one or two games, bar an extra player on the bench. given there a few rumours of us meeting diame release clause and this, it could be right. but frimpong going is not hte end of the world. a loan should do him some good

[Özim]

I'm loving all these loans, we're basically sending out players and paying most of their wages, where's the benefit for us? Just give the f*ckers away if you have to, noone is going to pay good money and big wages to them.

We're not selling anyone, just sending them on loan, Bendtner, Denilson, Djourou, Chamakh, Frimpong, Park etc it's a frickin p*ss take.

[Ollie the Optimist]

I'm loving all these loans, we're basically sending out players and paying most of their wages, where's the benefit for us? Just give the f*ckers away if you have to, noone is going to pay good money and big wages to them.

the ebenefit with frimpong is six months premiership expereince, hopefully as a regular and therefore we get a better player back like with jack and bolton.

however, we not the only club who keeps loaning out players for no benefit because no one will buy/pay them

[Özim]

I can't see Frimpong making it to be honest, he's got the wrong attitude and he's not really pulling any trees out, Wilshere was a special talent we all knew that a long time ago.

I dunno, we seem to have a long list of players we loan out, Denilson has been on loan forever and we're still paying him.

[Ollie the Optimist]

I can't see Frimpong making it to be honest, he's got the wrong attitude and he's not really pulling any trees out, Wilshere was a special talent we all knew that a long time ago.

I dunno, we seem to have a long list of players we loan out, Denilson has been on loan forever and we're still paying him.

his attiude is a bit dodgy but whenever on the pitch tbf him he does seem to actually try. i think this is his final chance, i think he can make it, however for two years he had cruciate knee injuries. i think if he had stayed fit at wolves last year, he might have become a good player given regualr football. i wont write him off just yet, however if he fails with this loan then its over.

[Marc Overmars]

The serial loanee's tend to be the ones with no future with us. Frimpong has been unfortunate with his injuries but in truth he's just a squad filler.

[Cripps_orig]

I can't see Frimpong making it to be honest, he's got the wrong attitude and he's not really pulling any trees out, Wilshere was a special talent we all knew that a long time ago.

I dunno, we seem to have a long list of players we loan out, Denilson has been on loan forever and we're still paying him.
Tbf to Denilson, he's done very well at São Paulo and is a far better player than he was when he was here. I'd take him back. Lets face it, he can't be any worse than Diaby, Arteta etc

We can't get rid of Bendtner however cos he is paid £50k+ a week by us and he hasn't kicked a ball for us in 2 years. It's pathetic

[Bergkampwonderland10]

Tbf to Denilson, he's done very well at São Paulo and is a far better player than he was when he was here. I'd take him back. Lets face it, he can't be any worse than Diaby, Arteta etc

We can't get rid of Bendtner however cos he is paid £50k+ a week by us and he hasn't kicked a ball for us in 2 years. It's pathetic

Denilson done 'very well' at Sao Paulo - how so? We should just gift wrap him there imo - don't want to see him in an Arsenal shirt again. Still remember him falling over on the half way line and Pienaar scoring from it. Never good enough to wear the shirt - nothing wrong with Arteta's contribution since his arrival - more than happy with his commitment and experience and as for Diaby - well...until he plays 5 consecutive games - it's hard to judge him on anything sadly.

As for Bendtner, I think he actually said that he never wanted to play for us again when he went to Juve...did he even kick a ball for them? I am sure we can get him on breach of contract when he said that surely. Just sack him and pack him off to Russia.

[Bergkampwonderland10]

INcidentally - I believe it was Wenger's blinded faith in Bendtner's ability in the days of 'Bendtner and Lupoli' - being the reason we never bid for Torres when Liverpool got him - he didn't want to block Bendtner's progress. Hmmm- imagine Henry and Torres up front back in the day. And we still can;t shift ARSHAVIN this window on his 100k wages!

[GP]

Unless we could have got Torres for half of what Liverpool paid, no, we were never in for him, regardless of who we had at the time.

:rolleyes:

[Ralpheroo72]

As pissed as I am about us signing no one, I am glad that Wenger isnt wasting anymore money. To be honest, he has bought duds in the last 5/6 years (with the exception of very few). The reason we have so many loanees is down to his flawed recruitment policy. We cant shift the Bendtners and the Denilsons, again, because Wenger has agreed to pay them too much. See the season out, and then get rid. He has transformed the club, and worked wonders in his early years, but now we are little bit off the pace.

[Cripps_orig]

Denilson done 'very well' at Sao Paulo - how so? We should just gift wrap him there imo - don't want to see him in an Arsenal shirt again. Still remember him falling over on the half way line and Pienaar scoring from it. Never good enough to wear the shirt - nothing wrong with Arteta's contribution since his arrival - more than happy with his commitment and experience and as for Diaby - well...until he plays 5 consecutive games - it's hard to judge him on anything sadly.

As for Bendtner, I think he actually said that he never wanted to play for us again when he went to Juve...did he even kick a ball for them? I am sure we can get him on breach of contract when he said that surely. Just sack him and pack him off to Russia.
Arteta is a pointless player. Doesn't do anything. Denilson in the 08/09 season was very good with Cesc injured and we got to the CL and FA cup semis, Cesc came back and we fucked up

[Xhaka Can’t]

As for Bendtner, I think he actually said that he never wanted to play for us again when he went to Juve...did he even kick a ball for them? I am sure we can get him on breach of contract when he said that surely. Just kill him and dump his torso in the Thames.

This.

[Cripps_orig]

Stoke have made a shock move to take Arsenal's England right-back Carl Jenkinson on loan. But Arsene Wenger is reluctant to let the 20-year-old leave, even on a short-term basis.
Full story: Daily Mirror
fuck off

[Marc Overmars]

That would be horrific.

[Xhaka Can’t]

We should give them Sagan instead.

[Niall_Quinn]

That would be horrific.

I agree, an appalling idea. Where's the profit? If they are that interested then they should get their chequebook out and buy him. Nice little earner. Lovely. Would go towards making up for us missing out on a Theo pay day.

[AKBapologist]

Diaby is set to be offered a new contract. Pay As you play.

sent from a fone

[Marc Overmars]

Makes sense.

I think I'm going to give up on this window now, can't see us doing anything of note. Well done Wenget.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Probably be better off closing this thread.

[Marc Overmars]

Apparently we've rejected loan offers from Stoke, Wigan, West Ham and Southampton for GHELkinson.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Apparently we've rejected loan offers from Stoke, Wigan, West Ham and Southampton for GHELkinson.

And so we should, he is the only recognised cover for Sagna, although it could be argued that those roles be reversed

[Bergkampwonderland10]

Arteta is a pointless player. Doesn't do anything. Denilson in the 08/09 season was very good with Cesc injured and we got to the CL and FA cup semis, Cesc came back and we fucked up

Arteta - pointless? Really? He's had a slower season this time around - but last season was fantastic for us. Didn't he score the winner against Man City too - hardly pointless. Done more in one short season than anything Denilson has done since he joined us. I also think Denilson was another one who said he didn't want to come back and play for us again. It's a shocking attitude from these types of players imo. Denilson, Bendtner will I hope have their wishes granted and never wear our shirt again.

[milla]

Arteta - pointless? Really? He's had a slower season this time around - but last season was fantastic for us. Didn't he score the winner against Man City too - hardly pointless. Done more in one short season than anything Denilson has done since he joined us. I also think Denilson was another one who said he didn't want to come back and play for us again. It's a shocking attitude from these types of players imo. Denilson, Bendtner will I hope have their wishes granted and never wear our shirt again.

Dennis Bendtner :bow: he will return to save Arsenal. :coffee:

[Cripps_orig]

Premier League teams including Tottenham, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool are all believed to be interested in signing striker Christian Benteke from struggling Aston Villa. The 22-year-old striker has scored 11 goals already this season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has set his heart on a summer move to Manchester United, although Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool have also shown an interest in the 25-year-old, who is rated at £14m.
Full story: Sunday Mirror


Would take both

[Niall_Quinn]

Diaby is set to be offered a new contract. Pay As you play.

sent from a fone

Doubt he'll stay for a fiver a year.

[Sirjackofwilshere]

What's this about jovetic? Heard he's good though god almighty he is one ugly looking fuck

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Would take both

Benteke=no thanks, although it cant be said he hasnt adjusted to PL quickly

Bergovic will never come mainly because Pulis will hold a gudge for us not giving them Ghelko

[KSE Comedy Club]

What's this about jovetic? Heard he's good though god almighty he is one ugly looking fuck

What indeed.

:shrug:

[Marc Overmars]

Pretty much.

[Bergkampwonderland10]

Would take both
Yes so would I.

[Cripps_orig]

Don't think Begovic is that good but he is better than ches

[Kryptonite]

Don't think Begovic is that good but he is better than ches

Defenitely but then again ches is quite poor.

[Marc Overmars]

AC want Balotelli. :lol:

[milla]

AC want Balotelli. :lol:

I would take Balotelli, great football talent and would definitely add more characters too our dull dressing room. :coffee:

[Dennis Bendtner]

I can't remember the last time Balotelli did anything on a football pitch. Euros semi-final?

[Marc Overmars]

Pretty much. I don't think he's ever really going to amount to anything, destined to be a journeyman.

The new Cassano.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

I would take Balotelli, great football talent and would definitely add more characters too our dull dressing room. :coffee:

Wenger being carried out in a coffin, is not how I want to see him leave

[Niall_Quinn]

Balotelli is shit. Potential to be a great footballer, everything laid on a plate for him and he can't do the job. What a loser.

[milla]

Wenger being carried out in a coffin, is not how I want to see him leave

nah.. ****s love Wumger. :coffee:

[Dennis Bendtner]

Apparently Galatasaray have signed Drogba.

First Sneijder, now Drogba, who will Eboue bring next?

[Master Splinter]

First Sneijder, now Drogba, who will Eboue bring next?

Park, Park and Ryo.

Because he speaks North Korean.

[milla]

Park, Park and Ryo.

Because he speaks North Korean.

Yeah, but those lot are South Koreans. :coffee:

[GP]

Ryo isn't, he's Chinese

[Cripps_orig]

Park, Park and Ryo.

Because he speaks North Korean.

Ryo :lol:

I remember him. Better than Theo tbh

GW :doh:

[Kryptonite]

Ryo :lol:

I remember him. Better than Theo tbh

GW :doh:

Pretty much.

[Marc Overmars]

Kryps. :bow:

[Master Splinter]

Kryps. :bow:

Pretty muach.

[GP]

Geoff Arsenal ‏@GeoffArsenal
David Villa has told Barca he wants to join Arsenal in this window. Arsenal have been in Barca last week negotiating a transfer.

Twitter :bow:

I suppose he'd be decent backup to Giroud.

[Grebbo]

He played tonight, how'd he look?

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

quite sexy.

not as sexy as jude though.

[GP]

Geoff Arsenal ‏@GeoffArsenal
Villa has made it known that he believes Barca will buckle if Afc put enough pressure on for the move to happen now. Hence the talks last wk

[Grebbo]

Did he do the "I'm off" wave to the crowd at the end?

If he didn't then he's not coming.

[Maestro]

Geoff Arsenal ‏@GeoffArsenal
Villa has made it known that he believes Barca will buckle if Afc put enough pressure on for the move to happen now. Hence the talks last wk

who is Geoff?

[GP]

Some twitter ****.

[Injury Time]

Geoff Arsenal ‏@GeoffArsenal
Villa has made it known that he believes Barca will buckle if Afc put enough pressure on for the move to happen now. Hence the talks last wk
:haha:

[Niall_Quinn]

who is Geoff?

Some bloke on Twitter pretending to be an insider.

[Niall_Quinn]

I think I'd be quite good on Twitter, making up shit rumours and getting sued and that sort of shit.

[Grebbo]

Bring back AFCamden

[Cripps_orig]

What's the biggest signing so far this month?

[Grebbo]

Sturridge I think

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are set to step up their chase for Barcelona's David Villa, 31, after manager Arsene Wenger admitted his side are short of fire power ahead of the close of the January transfer window.
Full story: Metro
No chance

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

:lol: geoff.

awful jeff.

[Niall_Quinn]

No chance

Done deal apparently. He's super keen to come because he won't be the smallest player in our squad.

[KSE Comedy Club]

Geoff has deleted both the tweets about David villa.

He's aparantly friends with some rag journos and he just tweets stuff he gets told by them.
But his account is being watched, after the tweets about villa.

[Cripps_orig]

Watched by who exactly? Is that an actual job? Watching what some nobody says on twitter? If so, how do I apply? Sounds easy

[KSE Comedy Club]

Watched by who exactly? Is that an actual job? Watching what some nobody says on twitter? If so, how do I apply? Sounds easy

The men in black.

probably.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

He needs to be careful.

He might be getting poo in the post soon enough.

[LDG]

He needs to be careful.

He might be getting poo in the post soon enough.

Arsenal wouldn't pay the delivery costs on that amount of shit, tbf.

[GP]

Free Super Saver delivery.

[BlindFaith_8]

We've got two hope's of signing Villa, Bob and No. ******* will not sign any big name in January, in fact he won't sign any big name full stop, actually we won't even sign a player. There might be a chance we might sign an unknown embryo whose parents have the last name of Villa. The deluded proffessior is living in denial and after the cup win and previous league victory over the ammers, and not mention Grioud scoring, we now have a quality squad that can and will challenge and fight for the title and european champions league and the FA CUP. *******'s wild mind will state a true fact, we are still in 3 competitions so I am happy with my squad.

[Özim]

Villa was never coming and will never come to Arsenal, what would be the point for him?

[Niall_Quinn]

Window closes on Thursday. What a relief for everyone in the comfy seats at Arsenal. I think it might be worth throwing in a last minute doomed attempt to sign an "unknown", top, top quality player. Contact a club randomly, make a terrible offer that will not only be rejected but will result in a bitter feud. Blame the other club for the mess. What do you think? It will keep the plebs busy for the next few days until that damned window finally slams shut.

[Letters]

Villa was never coming and will never come to Arsenal, what would be the point for him?
He'd get to play with Gervinho and Santos?

[GP]

Don't need him. Not big or sexy enough.

[Marc Overmars]

The transfer window. :lol:

It's time to move on guyz, WUMger has got us all again.

[Joker]

It would have taken a dismal January for Wenger to buy someone, like after the 8-2 drubbling at OT. Given our form's been decent convinced him our squad is good enough to be challenging on 3 fronts.

[BlindFaith_8]

With Gervinho playing well in the ACON, ******* will come out with ole cliche, ' Gervinho brilliant performances in Africn Nations will be a much welcome addition to our quality squad and is as good as any player avaiable in this window'

He'll also single handedly write to Michelle and the Porkmiester insisting they scrap the transfer windows completly and suggest no clubs bring in players during the season, only in pre-season and limit it to one player to each club.

[Niall_Quinn]

Terrible transfer window. Just terrible. We didn't sell anyone did we? It was all loan deals.

[Grebbo]

This is the fist time during Wenger's time that we haven't had a world class striker at the club. I'm sure he's going to go all out for one. I just think its going to be the summer as no club sells their world class striker in Jan (although we would).

I reckon from the whispers he's sounded out Cavani and Villa and if he can't get either then he won't bother.

Dangerous game as I really doing think we are good enough to get 4th and not getting Champs Lge will make it much more difficult to attract a top striker.

[BlindFaith_8]

Lets be honest, with the squad we have we'll be good enough to finish 4th, I cant see the Spuds and Evertonians sustaining a challenge for 4th place, the spuds are short up front and Evertons squad is not as stong as their position suggest. So ******* realises that as do the board so why spend money if they don't have to. Scrimp and save is their motto.

[Seymour Butts]

This is the fist time during Wenger's time that we haven't had a world class striker at the club. I'm sure he's going to go all out for one. I just think its going to be the summer as no club sells their world class striker in Jan (although we would).

I reckon from the whispers he's sounded out Cavani and Villa and if he can't get either then he won't bother.

Dangerous game as I really doing think we are good enough to get 4th and not getting Champs Lge will make it much more difficult to attract a top striker.

I really dont think striker is the issue - we need a DM and a world class CB. If you look at the PL top scorers chart Cazorla (8), Giroud (8) and Wallcot (10) are all in there - I dont think any other team has 3 players in the list. The issue is that we are shocking at holding on to leads and not conceding sloppy goals! That stems from not having enough defensive cover from midfield and defenders that cant defend set pieces as usual and switching off

[Özim]

This is the fist time during Wenger's time that we haven't had a world class striker at the club. I'm sure he's going to go all out for one. I just think its going to be the summer as no club sells their world class striker in Jan (although we would).

I reckon from the whispers he's sounded out Cavani and Villa and if he can't get either then he won't bother.
Yeah dream on, we're not signing any top strikers, I can't believe you still believe we will to be honest...we're not signing one now, not in the summer not in 2014 either.

Surely by now you've learned what Wenger does and doesn't do?

Wenger doesn't want to sign players, he wants to bring kids through and n the worst case scenario sign bargain basement players, we have Walcott, Giroud, Podolski and Gervinho so a striker isn't even on his radar, don't you know the guy by now?

[Özim]

The transfer window. :lol:

It's time to move on guyz, WUMger has got us all again.
Never really believed he'd sign anyone, transfer windows at Arsenal are nothing but a disappointment, they're so bad we talk about other clubs signings.

It's like I said earlier in the month, a handful of wins took the pressure off him and allowed him to sign noone, at one point in December he was really pressure to go out and spend, but now it's all died down as expected.

[Grebbo]

I really dont think striker is the issue - we need a DM and a world class CB. If you look at the PL top scorers chart Cazorla (8), Giroud (8) and Wallcot (10) are all in there - I dont think any other team has 3 players in the list. The issue is that we are shocking at holding on to leads and not conceding sloppy goals! That stems from not having enough defensive cover from midfield and defenders that cant defend set pieces as usual and switching off

Yeah maybe but Man U's defence is pretty dodgy and they have no DM's in their squad and are doing pretty well due to a lethal striker.

The big difference between us and the top teams is the quality in our final third. We're miles behind Man U and City when it comes to firepower. It's all about the firepower in the Prem. Man U's dodgy defence and midfield will be exposed in Europe but they'll cruise to the Prem trophy.

[Grebbo]

Yeah dream on, we're not signing any top strikers, I can't believe you still believe we will to be honest...we're not signing one now, not in the summer not in 2014 either.

Surely by now you've learned what Wenger does and doesn't do?

Wenger doesn't want to sign players, he wants to bring kids through and n the worst case scenario sign bargain basement players, we have Walcott, Giroud, Podolski and Gervinho so a striker isn't even on his radar, don't you know the guy by now?

Well Wenger's had a world class striker in the 15yrs he's been here so history suggests he'll sign another one (if he sticks around).

With every Gervinho he's signed in the last few years there's always been a nugget like Nasri.

You have this idea that Wenger chooses to shop in the bargain bin whereas I have the idea that he's forced to. Why you think any manager would choose to shop in the bargain bin is beyond me.

[Grebbo]

Wenger caught doing some secret January shopping....


http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af308/insubordinateboy/760E43DA-01BA-4482-A36B-9DD6EF888473-338-0000002A159F8197.jpg

[GP]

Villa spotted at the Emirates

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6865679314_9da8e2f8c3.jpg

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

is it too much to ask just to be a normal club? i.e. signing players to create a bit of excitement, players deemed surplus to requirements leave, we change our tactics from time to time so we have something fresh to talk about.

stale, stale, stale. how boring.

[Joker]

is it too much to ask just to be a normal club? i.e. signing players to create a bit of excitement, players deemed surplus to requirements leave, we change our tactics from time to time so we have something fresh to talk about.

stale, stale, stale. how boring.

The price we pay for so called "self sustainability".

[Gooner23]

Villa spotted at the Emirates

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6865679314_9da8e2f8c3.jpg

If I open this link, is it going to be a cheap joke about Aston Villa?

[Özim]

Well Wenger's had a world class striker in the 15yrs he's been here so history suggests he'll sign another one (if he sticks around).

With every Gervinho he's signed in the last few years there's always been a nugget like Nasri.

You have this idea that Wenger chooses to shop in the bargain bin whereas I have the idea that he's forced to. Why you think any manager would choose to shop in the bargain bin is beyond me.
Nope, he's always bought cheaper players, never spent big on a world class striker as such.....and he won't now.

Nasri was potential, he wasn't a proven player when we signed him. We've got our strikers, he signed two last summer.

Yes, Wenger has always been cheap and always wanted to pay lower rates than the going market rate, he doesn't like spending money, it's never the answer in his view.

[Özim]

is it too much to ask just to be a normal club? i.e. signing players to create a bit of excitement, players deemed surplus to requirements leave, we change our tactics from time to time so we have something fresh to talk about.

stale, stale, stale. how boring.
With Wenger and co around it obviously is, he's not a football fan and doesn't understand what excitement is, to him it's all about saving money, building a team with kids...success isn't that high on the agenda either these days.

I'll never forget the day we signed Bergkamp, Overmars and Campbell...those were great days for the club and they really felt special.....we'll never see that again under him.

[Grebbo]

Nope, he's always bought cheaper players, never spent big on a world class striker as such.....and he won't now.

Nasri was potential, he wasn't a proven player when we signed him. We've got our strikers, he signed two last summer.

Yes, Wenger has always been cheap and always wanted to pay lower rates than the going market rate, he doesn't like spending money, it's never the answer in his view.

Yes, I know how much Wenger spends on players. We all know.

I'm saying he's cheap because he's forced to be. You're saying he's cheap because he likes being cheap.

I guess we'll only find out if our next manager starts splashing the cash.

I just find the idea of Wenger stock piling a shit load of cash so our next manager can spend it ridiculous and therefore likely untrue. Time will tell.

[Joker]

Spurs have agreed a deal to bring in Holtby in this transfer window.

[BlindFaith_8]

This getting embarssing now really! Everton have spent 7 Mil on a dutch midfield player, and they are see as the tramps of the EPL, yet even they somehow find the dough to buy players, how many players did they sign last January? Must have been 5-6 players or am i thinking August 2012.

[Marc Overmars]

Spurs have agreed a deal to bring in Holtby in this transfer window.

:ilt:

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

This getting embarssing now really! Everton have spent 7 Mil on a dutch midfield player, and they are see as the tramps of the EPL, yet even they somehow find the dough to buy players, how many players did they sign last January? Must have been 5-6 players or am i thinking August 2012.
:haha: :haha:

And by selling Fellaini, hopefully.

[Grebbo]

This getting embarssing now really! Everton have spent 7 Mil on a dutch midfield player, and they are see as the tramps of the EPL, yet even they somehow find the dough to buy players, how many players did they sign last January? Must have been 5-6 players or am i thinking August 2012.

Grrreeeeaaaat

We've got a fuck load of £7m midfielders, we don't need anymore.

By all means be angry that we haven't bought any world class stars - I'm fucked off about that.

But who gives a fuck about £7m midfielders or Holtby??!!

[fakeyank]

VE VILL VIN BPL!

[Cripps_orig]

Grrreeeeaaaat

We've got a fuck load of £7m midfielders, we don't need anymore.

By all means be angry that we haven't bought any world class stars - I'm fucked off about that.

But who gives a fuck about £7m midfielders or Holtby??!!
Holtby is a little bit awesome tbf.

Far better than any of our CMs.

Plus he's German and I've yet to see a bad German player

[Cripps_orig]

Grrreeeeaaaat

We've got a fuck load of £7m midfielders, we don't need anymore.

By all means be angry that we haven't bought any world class stars - I'm fucked off about that.

But who gives a fuck about £7m midfielders or Holtby??!!
Holtby is a little bit awesome tbf.

Far better than any of our CMs.

Plus he's German and I've yet to see a bad German player

[Grebbo]

Holtby's so awesome his only option was Spurs.

[Cripps_orig]

That's your logic on what determines how good a player is?

[Grebbo]

Well great players are usually bought by great clubs. I'd have thought a young German/Brit who's available for a pittance would be in great demand if he was a great player.

[Kryptonite]

Holtby is a little bit awesome tbf.

Far better than any of our CMs.

Plus he's German and I've yet to see a bad German player

Holtby is a really good young player. really shouldve bought him and he could've replaced arteta in the lineup.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

denilson could replace arteta. time to recall.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Holtby is a really good young player. really shouldve bought him and he could've replaced arteta in the lineup.

Ach? :unsure:

[Kryptonite]

Ach? :unsure:

He slows us down and hes quite old some young fast players is what we need!!

[Kryptonite]

denilson could replace arteta. time to recall.

wouldn't go that far! lol

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

When's Nobo Di flying in for his medical?

[PGFC]

When's Nobo Di flying in for his medical?

When Hulls freeze is over.

[KSE Comedy Club]

It's being reported that we've opened formal talks with barca for David villa.

The story is on goal.com though.

[GP]

It's being reported that we've opened formal talks with barca for David villa.

The story is on goal.com though.

So it's definitely not happening. Shame.

[KSE Comedy Club]

:lol:

[Marc Overmars]

Dids joins Galatasaray. :lol:

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

They're just one time machine away from having a great team.

[Bergkampwonderland10]

Well great players are usually bought by great clubs. I'd have thought a young German/Brit who's available for a pittance would be in great demand if he was a great player.
Bale was available for pittance, and we only bought Walcott.

[-Xs-]

Window closes on Thursday. What a relief for everyone in the comfy seats at Arsenal. I think it might be worth throwing in a last minute doomed attempt to sign an "unknown", top, top quality player. Contact a club randomly, make a terrible offer that will not only be rejected but will result in a bitter feud. Blame the other club for the mess. What do you think? It will keep the plebs busy for the next few days until that damned window finally slams shut.

:lol: Sounds about right!

[selassie]

Wenger caught doing some secret January shopping....


http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af308/insubordinateboy/760E43DA-01BA-4482-A36B-9DD6EF888473-338-0000002A159F8197.jpg

:d Knowing our Arsene he'd probably haggle in a 99p shop, "I vill not pay a penny more than what zee product is worth"

[Özim]

:ilt:
Some will say we need signings now and he's not available until the summer.

[KSE Comedy Club]

Apparently our two targets this week are Diame and villa.

[Özim]

Yes, I know how much Wenger spends on players. We all know.

I'm saying he's cheap because he's forced to be. You're saying he's cheap because he likes being cheap.

I guess we'll only find out if our next manager starts splashing the cash.

I just find the idea of Wenger stock piling a shit load of cash so our next manager can spend it ridiculous and therefore likely untrue. Time will tell.
Your looking for logic when the guy in charge does sh*t like relying on crocks who are never fit every season, leaves our best players out of FA Cup semi-finals, and says when we're almost 20 points behind the leaders we're still in with a small chance of the title and there's not much difference in quality between the two sides?

Good luck.

[Özim]

Bale was available for pittance, and we only bought Walcott.
I guess he wasn't considered super super quality.

[selassie]

It's being reported that we've opened formal talks with barca for David villa.

The story is on goal.com though.

Don't do it to yourself Jeebus. Villa is nothing more than a pipe dream, signing a 31 year old for the amount Barca want and the wage he would demand goes completely against our "player recruitment policy"

[Master Splinter]

Dids to destroy more Germans when he faces Schalke?

Dids :bow:.

[Xhaka Can’t]

They're just one time machine away from having a great team.

:lol:

[Master Splinter]

Bale was available for pittance, and we only bought Walcott.

The on-field performances would suggest Walcott is a more productive and effective player than Bale and has been throughout their respective careers.

And seemingly, it wasn't only Arsenal who missed out on the world's third best player.

[Özim]

The on-field performances would suggest Walcott is a more productive and effective player than Bale and has been throughout their respective careers.

And seemingly, it wasn't only Arsenal who missed out on the world's third best player.
Most of the top clubs would snap up Bale in a heartbeat, you may not like him but he's regarded as a top player and is worth a lot of money. Walcott wouldn't command anywhere near as high a fee and doesn't have top clubs after him as was highlighted recently when no club bothered trying to sign him.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Most of the top clubs would snap up Bale in a heartbeat, you may not like him but he's regarded as a top player and is worth a lot of money. Walcott wouldn't command anywhere near as high a fee and doesn't have top clubs after him as was highlighted recently when no club bothered trying to sign him.

Really the only reason why that **** inked a new deal, imo.

[Master Splinter]

Hype doesn't equate to productiveness. It's nothing to do with 'liking' a player.

Walcott has had a good return in goals and assists for the last few years. Far more than Bale. Hence he's a more effective player than Bale.

Has any top club signed or even shown concrete interest in Bale yet? If he was this apparent world-beater, he wouldn't still be at Spurs.

[Özim]

Really the only reason why that **** inked a new deal, imo.
Pretty much, had a big club dangled some big money in front of him he wouldn't have signed IMO, it's the first time one of our best players has never really had anyone after him, but I guess it says a lot about where we are at the moment.

[Özim]

Hype doesn't equate to productiveness. It's nothing to do with 'liking' a player.

Walcott has had a good return in goals and assists for the last few years. Far more than Bale. Hence he's a more effective player than Bale.

Has any top club signed or even shown concrete interest in Bale yet? If he was this apparent world-beater, he wouldn't still be at Spurs.
He'd cost big money and so clubs don't just offer 50 million at the drop of a hat, if he had 6 months left on his contract however I'm pretty sure all the top clubs would be sniffing around.

Bale is the spearhead of many of Spurs' attacks, he's generally the one that unsettles the opposition, I wouldn't say Walcott does. In addition I'd say Bale offers more than just a forward threat having been a full back earlier in his career.

Walcott has been decent this season but overall he hasn't been that great, this is highlighted by the mixed feelings about him by the fans, had he been a big success like Bale he'd be loved by the fans.

There's something about Walcott that just leaves you unconvinced he's the real deal, you don't usually get that with top players.

[Marc Overmars]

Liverpool on the verge of signing this Coutinho guy from Inter.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

:woohoo:

I know literally nothing of him, but he's an -inho so he must be good.

[Özim]

We should sign Moutinho from Porto, very good player.

[Master Splinter]

Bale was moved into a more forward position precisely because he offered nothing defensively. You can often find him being ineffective on the left-wing and on the right and through the centre too, when he's easily nullified by opposing teams. Like yesterday against Leeds. He's just as inconsistent as Walcott. But has so far had an inferior career at an inferior team. He might become a great in the future, but currently he's a good player who has some impressive games in amongst dozens of poor ones. And wouldn't the fact that elite clubs would rather wait to get him on the cheap rather than spend big money on him suggest he's not that highly-regarded after all?

[Özim]

Clubs know he'd cost 40-50 million which is big money for anyone hence the reason noone has bid for him, not many players move for that kind of money. I think he's more than a good player to be honest, good players are players you'd wouldn't be too gutted to lose as they're easy to replace, he's not easy to replace and Spurs would loathe to lose him.

The mixed feelings about Walcott sum him up, he's a good player but not too hard to replace if you're willing to spend a a decent amount, he's one of our better players due to the state of our squad these days, 10 years ago he's have been a player we would have happily lost without noticing much difference. You'll know if Walcott becomes top class because pretty much all the fans will love him like they do with all top players. There's just something about him that's well, unconvincing.

I'd love him to be a great player, it would be great for the team, he's just not and IMO never will be, the best players stand out from a mile.

[GP]

:woohoo:

I know literally nothing of him, but he's an -inho so he must be good.

You can have Gervinho if you want...

[Xhaka Can’t]

You can have Gervinho if you want...

...to flush £60k a week down the shitter.

[Master Splinter]

Clubs know he'd cost 40-50 million which is big money for anyone hence the reason noone has bid for him, not many players move for that kind of money. I think he's more than a good player to be honest, good players are players you'd wouldn't be too gutted to lose as they're easy to replace, he's not easy to replace and Spurs would loathe to lose him.

The mixed feelings about Walcott sum him up, he's a good player but not too hard to replace if you're willing to spend a a decent amount, he's one of our better players due to the state of our squad these days, 10 years ago he's have been a player we would have happily lost without noticing much difference. You'll know if Walcott becomes top class because pretty much all the fans will love him like they do with all top players. There's just something about him that's well, unconvincing.

I'd love him to be a great player, it would be great for the team, he's just not and IMO never will be.

As ever, nothing in your judgement of a player or situation reflects what actually occurs on the pitch. If you admit to watching little football, then it's strange to make such confident, sweeping statements. Using "all top clubs want him" or "no top club wants him" doesn't add much to an assessment of a player. Personal feelings of whether a player is special or not are not relevant. The evidence is that Walcott has proved to be a more useful player on the pitch for a team that has consistently played at a higher level than Spurs. And that so far, no big club has shown any interest in Bale.

[Özim]

As ever, nothing in your judgement of a player or situation reflects what actually occurs on the pitch. If you admit to watching little football, then it's strange to make such confident, sweeping statements. Using "all top clubs want him" or "no top club wants him" doesn't add much to an assessment of a player. Personal feelings of whether a player is special or not are not relevant. The evidence is that Walcott has proved to be a more useful player on the pitch for a team that has consistently played at a higher level than Spurs. And that so far, no big club has shown any interest in Bale.
But noone has shown any interest in Walcott either, even with 6 months left of his deal to go.

It's not my view, it's the view you hear from pundits and commentators all the time, he's rated as one of the best players around talentwise. A lot of our players always seem to have good stats, it's strange that they never really amount to anything these days, good stats don't correspond to good performances unfortunately, on paper maybe Walcott does offer more, but in reality does he really? If you watched both players over a season, I'm not convinced.

Like I said if Walcott was really that good their wouldn't be the doubts that linger around him from many of the fans that support the club he plays for, doubts that don't seem to exist with Bale at Spurs.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Again, stats :lol:

[Grebbo]

But noone has shown any interest in Walcott either, even with 6 months left of his deal to go.

How do you know this? It's only Arry that shouts things from the rooftops. Top managers tend to keep things quiet.

I have no doubts whatsoever that Walcott would have ended up at City/Manure/Utd. His stats for the past two seasons have been amazing. I'm sure RVP would want him at UTD.

As for Bale, he is quality. I presume he only signed his new deal on the understanding that Spurs will let him go if he wants to like when Modric signed a new deal.

[Dennis Bendtner]

But Walcott has instead committed his future to the team who signed him from Southampton as a 16-year-old in 2006.

Arsenal rebuffed a bid for him from Manchester City towards the end of the last summer's transfer window, while Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United had also expressed an interest.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21078962

[Joker]

Bale's got much higher potential than Walcott tbh, and that's not a slight on Walcott who's a very good player. However, Walcott's ceiling is lower than Bale's, who can become one of the best players in the world in 3-4 years time. He's not all about pace either, as that 360 turn he did yesterday showed. Added to that he can score great goals from long range, something that Walcott hasn't shown he can do.

[Syn]

I must say as well you know that Bale is the only player MS has ever been wrong about. Not exactly 3rd best in the world but he is top, top quality. No doubt.

Theo also very good but little bit less good than Bale overall. Theo would’ve walked to a top club in 6 months time and Bale also can get a move to a top team whenever he wants. But, thankfully, the power of ghel theory is strong. Gotta love them Brits.

[Grebbo]

Bale's got much higher potential than Walcott tbh, and that's not a slight on Walcott who's a very good player. However, Walcott's ceiling is lower than Bale's, who can become one of the best players in the world in 3-4 years time. He's not all about pace either, as that 360 turn he did yesterday showed. Added to that he can score great goals from long range, something that Walcott hasn't shown he can do.

Yeah I agree with that. Walcott could kick on as well though, same age now as Henry was when we signed him. Bale just seems to have more all round ability. Must be those monkey genes.

[GP]

You all seem to be forgetting that Bale is both massively ugly and a spud cunt

[Özim]

How do you know this? It's only Arry that shouts things from the rooftops. Top managers tend to keep things quiet.

I have no doubts whatsoever that Walcott would have ended up at City/Manure/Utd. His stats for the past two seasons have been amazing. I'm sure RVP would want him at UTD.

As for Bale, he is quality. I presume he only signed his new deal on the understanding that Spurs will let him go if he wants to like when Modric signed a new deal.
Right and you think he'd still be here if Man U or City had turned up with an offer of more money? No chance sorry, why would a player stay with a club like us that wins nothing for years and realistically has no hope of winning anything for years to come if a club like that came knocking with the same or more money and a chance to win trophies in the coming seasons.

Stats are one thing, what about performances, he's hardly been amazing on the pitch or else all the fans would be right behind him like RVP, they're not which speaks volumes.

Bale is quality though, who knows what his deal is, you can bet Spurs will get megabucks to sell him though.

[Özim]

Bale's got much higher potential than Walcott tbh, and that's not a slight on Walcott who's a very good player. However, Walcott's ceiling is lower than Bale's, who can become one of the best players in the world in 3-4 years time. He's not all about pace either, as that 360 turn he did yesterday showed. Added to that he can score great goals from long range, something that Walcott hasn't shown he can do.
Bale will be top class, I wish Wenger had spent the few million to sign him up a few years ago.

I think you can spot real talent even if a player is inconsistent a mile away and sadly this guy has bags of it, Walcott has done pretty well in recent seasons but he just lacks that special something which the top players have.

I think Ox Chamberlain under the right guidance also has that special something incidentally, even if he has gone off the boil in recent months.

[Grebbo]

Right and you think he'd still be here if Man U or City had turned up with an offer of more money? No chance sorry, why would a player stay with a club like us that wins nothing for years and realistically has no hope of winning anything for years to come if a club like that came knocking with the same or more money and a chance to win trophies in the coming seasons.

Stats are one thing, what about performances, he's hardly been amazing on the pitch or else all the fans would be right behind him like RVP, they're not which speaks volumes.

I have no idea why fans don't rate Walcott. He either scores or assists in practically every game. He's our most effective player by a country mile.

As for why he'd turn down top clubs, maybe because he'd not start for them or wouldn't have a hope of playing as a striker? One thing is for certain: Arsenal would not be paying him £100k pw if nobody wanted to sign him. He'd sign a contract for half that amount with us if he couldn't move to a top club.

[Özim]

I have no idea why fans don't rate Walcott. He either scores or assists in practically every game. He's our most effective player by a country mile.

As for why he'd turn down top clubs, maybe because he'd not start for them or wouldn't have a hope of playing as a striker? One thing is for certain: Arsenal would not be paying him £100k pw if nobody wanted to sign him. He'd sign a contract for half that amount with us if he couldn't move to a top club.
I can tell you why, he on the pitch performances just don't blow you away, I've watched a lot of great players over the years...players like Wright for example who you just loved because he was just lethal in front of goal, or Pires because of his sublime skills, the list goes one.....Walcott does nothing for me, he's just doesn't perform like a top class player. Sure he scores some goals and gets some assists, but there's something about him that doesn't get me out of my seat and doesn't ever really wow me.

He's done well this season, but in terms of ability there's much better out there and if he'd left I honestly wouldn't have been devastated, good player no doubt but replaceable if you're willing to spend.

As for the money thing, I don't agree, we overpay our kids and noone wants them, we have a tendency to overpay those that don't deserve it and underpay those that do, that's the way we operate.

If someone wanted Walcott and he had the opportunity to win things I'm pretty sure he would have moved, maybe the clubs interested just weren't trophy winning clubs because you'd have to be a fool to stick around with us at this point in time, we have zero ambition, very little quality, don't spend in the transfer market and have pretty much accepted being 2nd best.

With RVP for example we knew Man U and Man City were interested (along with Juve), if big clubs are interested you know about it.

[selassie]

Bale's got much higher potential than Walcott tbh, and that's not a slight on Walcott who's a very good player. However, Walcott's ceiling is lower than Bale's, who can become one of the best players in the world in 3-4 years time. He's not all about pace either, as that 360 turn he did yesterday showed. Added to that he can score great goals from long range, something that Walcott hasn't shown he can do.

Yeah this. Don't get me wrong, I think Walcott is developing very nicely but Bale has a higher ceiling, no doubt about that. At the moment Bale is like a downgraded version of Ronaldo. I don't think he'll ever get to Ronaldo's level but I think he will develop into a World Class Player. Incidentally, I can eventually see Bale playing a similar role to Ronaldo for whatever BIG club he ends up at.

Walcott IMHO will end up as a top class player, but a level below the World Class Players.

Just my opinion.

[Master Splinter]

But noone has shown any interest in Walcott either, even with 6 months left of his deal to go.



You keep mentioning this. It doesn't matter. If Walcott keeps proving an effective player for Arsenal, then internet/Sky/BBC/Al-Jazeera hype doesn't matter. All that matters is that the players you have are doing well. We're not challenging at a top level at the moment, but in comparison to his peers at a similar level, Theo is doing well. I don't think he'll be at the level of previous great players we've had. Neither do I think he's as talented as Bale. I also think he should and could do certain things better. But in terms of output and helping his team achieve results, I don't see one way in which Bale is trumping him at the moment. Step-overs and assorted other Ronaldo impersonations don't make a player.



It's not my view, it's the view you hear from pundits and commentators all the time, he's rated as one of the best players around talentwise.



There's your problem: pundits and commentators. If you're relying on their views then I don't know what to say. They are not only incredibly stupid in most cases, but hyperbole seems to be their standout asset. See also: The Premier League is the best League in the world!



A lot of our players always seem to have good stats, it's strange that they never really amount to anything these days, good stats don't correspond to good performances unfortunately, on paper maybe Walcott does offer more, but in reality does he really? If you watched both players over a season, I'm not convinced.

That's exactly what you're doing with Bale. It's the supposed otherwordly skills that he has demonstrated on odd occasions (like in a 4-3 defeat) that seem to blind people to the fact that he can go weeks without performing to the level his apparent ability would suggest. Watching players is exactly where my assessment of his performances has come from, which is what I questioned you on. And no, stats don't always give you the whole picture. But in the case of two young, speedy wingers who both play a similar role in attack-minded teams, they provide a quite convincing argument in favour of Walcott.



Like I said if Walcott was really that good their wouldn't be the doubts that linger around him from many of the fans that support the club he plays for, doubts that don't seem to exist with Bale at Spurs.

You are focused on Arsenal. If you followed other clubs in the same way, you would see the same pluses and minuses in regards to their players. There have been complaints from Spurs fans in recent times that he wanders off into positions where he is less of an influence and that he has become far too greedy. Which his performances on most weeks bear out. Spend a day on a Spurs forum and I doubt you would find this mythical, unanimous praise.


I don't think Bale is rubbish. And I don't think Walcott is brilliant. Bale is technically slightly better and has more natural talent. But so far, Walcott is the player who has contributed more positively to his team through his goals and assisting of teammates. It's not a huge difference in performances, but he has been the more consistent player. I've come to this conclusion by watching them both for a number of years. And if anyone else has watched them, I'm not sure what there really is to disagree with in my assessment.

And this is pretty boring now, so back to the & Shit.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

wenger thought he'd have the walcott contract saga to fall back on but when theo turned around and signed 2 weeks ago wenger has had no excuses. so he reverted back to the old 'the squad is good enough we dont need anyone' crap.

he's been made to look like a tool.

[BlindFaith_8]

Breaking News!!!!!
SSN have reported that Gunners’ contract negotiator Dicky Law has been spotted at The Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic in Barcelona. Talks are already under way with Villa's representatives consisting of his parents of romany gypsiy decent, who after IVF treatement will be naming their unborn off spring as David Aston Villa. The fee is to believed to be around 2000 Euros per week until the unborn human turns 17. Wenger has certainly pulled of the coup marquee signing of the janaury transfer window.

[Syn]

I don't think Bale is rubbish. And I don't think Walcott is brilliant. Bale is technically slightly better and has more natural talent. But so far, Walcott is the player who has contributed more positively to his team through his goals and assisting of teammates. It's not a huge difference in performances, but he has been the more consistent player. I've come to this conclusion by watching them both for a number of years. And if anyone else has watched them, I'm not sure what there really is to disagree with in my assessment.

They might appear speedy wingers but they clearly have different roles. I mean Theo has fucked off up front regardless of where he started this season. His only interest has been to goal-hang and get the headlines. They're both equally greedy shits, but Bale is relied on more to drive the ball up field and create something, whereas Walcott's all about applying the finishing touches. Both very good at what they do. In the last few seasons they seem to be neck and neck in terms of goals. Most games I see Bale I see a quality player carrying the burden of dragging his average team to some goals and doing a decent job. He has been productive, but it's more about the numbers with him. Whereas if Theo doesn't score or assist, he's usually had a rubbish game. And that's not double standards - it's just a recognition of the different roles. The same way we looked at Van Persie as the special player, Bale has been theirs for some time. Walcott's the better finisher. To some extent you're comparing apples and oranges. But, for me, I think it would be much harder to find a player like Bale's talent and given the choice between the two, it'd have to be Bale every time.

[GP]

Breaking News!!!!!
SSN have reported that Gunners’ contract negotiator Dicky Law has been spotted at The Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic in Barcelona. Talks are already under way with Villa's representatives consisting of his parents of romany gypsiy decent, who after IVF treatement will be naming their unborn off spring as David Aston Villa. The fee is to believed to be around 2000 Euros per week until the unborn human turns 17. Wenger has certainly pulled of the coup marquee signing of the janaury transfer window.

What the fuck are you on about?

[Syn]

:lol:

I bet he thought that was very clever when he wrote it.

[Master Splinter]

Bale is at his best running powerfully from the left and crossing. When he moves into other positions, he's erratic to say the least. If both used their talents to their maximum in their careers, Bale would undoubtedly end up being the better player. But at the moment, Bale is merely one of a number of good players in the PL who can sometimes destroy teams and look as useless as Bebe on another day.

[GP]

Do you know how many assists Bale has in the Premier League this season?


One.

[Syn]

Yeah, Adebayor is pretty retarded tbf. Hleb had the same problem with him upfront.

[GP]

Yeah, Adebayor is pretty retarded tbf. Hleb had the same problem with him upfront.

So you're saying Hleb > Bale?

Cool. Coolcoolcool.

[Syn]

So you're saying Hleb > Bale?

Cool. Coolcoolcool.

How does that follow?

[GP]

How does that follow?

Thanks.

[Syn]

Thanks.

for what?

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Well, this thread has digressed. Can't believe we're here praising a dirty pond scum Spufs player.

[Niall_Quinn]

It's something to say I suppose. Because there's fuck all transfer activity to talk about at our club.

[Xhaka Can’t]

What the fuck are you on about?

Who knows.

But give him a cookie - he managed to spell 'Wenger' right.

[Harland]

Breaking News!!!!!
SSN have reported that Gunners’ contract negotiator Dicky Law has been spotted at The Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic in Barcelona. Talks are already under way with Villa's representatives consisting of his parents of romany gypsiy decent, who after IVF treatement will be naming their unborn off spring as David Aston Villa. The fee is to believed to be around 2000 Euros per week until the unborn human turns 17. Wenger has certainly pulled of the coup marquee signing of the janaury transfer window.


Arsenal (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/teams/england/94/arsenal) have opened formal talks with Barcelona (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/teams/spain/125/barcelona) to sign David Villa (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/people/spain/1713/david-villa), Goal.com can reveal.The Gunners’ contract negotiator Dicky Law has been in Spain to negotiate the transfer of the country’s all-time leading goalscorer and Arsenal are increasingly hopeful they can push through what would be a sensational deal in the last days of the window.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/01/28/3707887/arsenal-open-formal-talks-with-barcelona-to-sign-david-villa

Dude wasn't far off tbh, he just took one hit off that coke and ice more than he should

[KSE Comedy Club]

The sun are reporting that beckham is training with us today and he asked for it to be kept quiet.

They are also speculating that he could be about to join.

[GP]

:lol:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

The sun are reporting that beckham is training with us today and he asked for it to be kept quiet.

They are also speculating that he could be about to join.

Glad we are good at keeping secrets. . .right bunch of bitches, arent we?

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Not that any feelings in my water have amounted to much. . .but there could be snippets of truth/hope in the Villa rumour.

I mean, if anything that lazy good for nothing Dick Law needs to earn his keep, hes done nothing apart from Walcott so far. . .

People say no to Villa cos they cant see us stumping up the cash and tbf it goes against all that Wumger has preached/practiced

But beggers cant be choosers and we are one hell of a big begger or bugger in some cases

[GP]

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae331/mattlamb1982/arstwit_zps9a518309.jpg

:lol:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

:)

tbf wouldnt be sad to see Dixon signed as a replacement for Santos

[Gooner23]

:haha:

[Marc Overmars]

Wenget has said Barca don't want to sell Villa.

[Grebbo]

The only way we're getting Villa is if he goes on strike to force the move.

He won't.

Let's move on.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

The only way we're getting Villa is if he goes on strike to force the move.

He won't.

Let's move on.

Easier said than done. . .considering there is absolutely f-all to move on to :upset:

[Grebbo]

Easier said than done. . .considering there is absolutely f-all to move on to :upset:

Summer Transfer Window

:scarf:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Summer Transfer Window

:scarf:
:ilt:

[Boss]

09.35 GMT: Arsene Wenger is currently holding his pre-match press conference. On Beckham he says "It's purely for fitness, there's no speculation about him signing" and on the link to Barcelona's David Villa, he says "Barca do not want to sell David Villa. They've made that very clear"

Innit bruv.

[Niall_Quinn]

Not that any feelings in my water have amounted to much. . .but there could be snippets of truth/hope in the Villa rumour.

I mean, if anything that lazy good for nothing Dick Law needs to earn his keep, hes done nothing apart from Walcott so far. . .

People say no to Villa cos they cant see us stumping up the cash and tbf it goes against all that Wumger has preached/practiced

But beggers cant be choosers and we are one hell of a big begger or bugger in some cases

To be fair on Dick Law he has a hard brief - to bring the very best players to Arsenal but make a profit at the same time.

[AKBapologist]

Arsenal: We won't sell...
Arsenal: We won't sell...
Arsenal: We won't sell...
Arsenal: Ah, you want him for how much? Here you go... /smugface.

Barca: We won't sell
Barca: We won't sell
Barca: We won't sell
Barca: Fuck off!

[Letters]

Do you know how many assists Bale has in the Premier League this season?


One.
So?

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[Niall_Quinn]

So?

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I think he's making the point Bale looks like a monkey.

[Letters]

I hate every chimp I see from chimp-an-a to chimp-an-zee...

[Niall_Quinn]

I hate every chimp I see from chimp-an-a to chimp-an-zee...

Chimpist

[Niall_Quinn]

Really good transfer thread this time, lots of banter about everything bar transfers. I think we're finally getting the hang of the Arsenal transfer window thing.

[Marc Overmars]

Crooknapp is trying to sign Crouch. Again.

:faint:

[GP]

:haha:

[GP]

Peter Crouch has cost clubs £47m in cumulative transfer fees.

Forty Seven million pounds.

:haha:

[GP]

Not wanting to be outdone by Galatasaray's big name signings, Buraspor hit back in style with the signing of Anton Ferdinand.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Hands in the air, Anton is here!

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Crooknapp is trying to sign Crouch. Again.

:faint:

:haha:

When is Defoe joining him?

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Really good transfer thread this time, lots of banter about everything bar transfers. I think we're finally getting the hang of the Arsenal transfer window thing.

:lol: it was tricky at first. . .you know not talk about transfers. .knowing that our club has no interest in them whatsoever

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Not wanting to be outdone by Galatasaray's big name signings, Buraspor hit back in style with the signing of Anton Ferdinand.

Antin's going to be living the dream. . .playing in front of 60,000 John Terrys every week. . .

[Marc Overmars]

http://www.arsenal.com/assets/_files/scaled/498x331/jan_13/zp_160429598SM002_Arsenal_Trai_1882.jpg?ic=e83196T

:bow:

[Letters]

:lol: it was tricky at first. . .you know not talk about transfers. .knowing that our club has no interest in them whatsoever
Course we do
We're very interested if someone offers us enough.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

http://www.arsenal.com/assets/_files/scaled/498x331/jan_13/zp_160429598SM002_Arsenal_Trai_1882.jpg?ic=e83196T

:bow:

Would become an instant legend.... Pisses on most in our midfield tbh


Sign him up now Arsene :bow:

[PGFC]

Great name, has anyone seen him play?

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s480x480/75861_10151268238567713_1439623846_n.jpg

[GP]

http://www.arsenal.com/assets/_files/scaled/403x498/jan_13/zp_160429598_SM_9795_5_9B8A747_4184.jpg?ic=300defT

[Gooner23]

Great name, has anyone seen him play?

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s480x480/75861_10151268238567713_1439623846_n.jpg

Look at the smug grin on that slimey politician.

And that prick Cameron's in it as well..

:getcoat:

[PGFC]

http://www.arsenal.com/assets/_files/scaled/403x498/jan_13/zp_160429598_SM_9795_5_9B8A747_4184.jpg?ic=300defT

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I9K5BtnfIuM/UI7af5-zK5I/AAAAAAAABnw/EJi_NYoW2ww/s200/UncleFester-New.jpg

[LDG]

http://www.arsenal.com/assets/_files/scaled/403x498/jan_13/zp_160429598_SM_9795_5_9B8A747_4184.jpg?ic=300defT

Says it all really.

[Özim]

Wenget has said Barca don't want to sell Villa.
No way, really, you mean they won't sell one of their few recognised strikers at the end of the January transfer window f*ck me :faint:

[Letters]

Would become an instant legend.... Pisses on most in our midfield tbh


Sign him up now Arsene :bow:
ten years too late tbh

[Niall_Quinn]

Says it all really.

Pink football boots FFS, what a plonker.

[Edinburgh Gooner]

Balotelli off to AC Milan. Watch Villa get snapped up by citeh now.

[Marc Overmars]

Balotelli. :lol:

So long you mad bastard.

[Harland]

The only way we're getting Villa is if he goes on strike to force the move.

He won't.

Let's move on.

if he goes on strike to force the move to join our strike force

I see what you did there:drool:

[Maestro]

To be fair on Dick Law he has a hard brief - to bring the very best players to Arsenal but make a profit at the same time.

you'd think if anyone could do it, ...it'd be a man called Dick Law

[Maestro]

Says it all really.

theo needs to just come out and end this lie he's livin'

[BlindFaith_8]

A little bit of gaming from *******. So apparantley he claims that Barcelona would not sell Villa until the summer transfer window, makes me think this was all a little game so ******* would be seen in the eyes of the disgruntled fams that he's trying to sign a marquee player when he really knows it's not gonna happen. the thickle Arsenal fans who buy into the In Arsene we trust will claim he is trying to sign players but can't force clubs to sell their best players in the January transfer window, very clever Mr *******.

[GP]

A little bit of gaming from *******. So apparantley he claims that Barcelona would not sell Villa until the summer transfer window, makes me think this was all a little game so ******* would be seen in the eyes of the disgruntled fams that he's trying to sign a marquee player when he really knows it's not gonna happen. the thickle Arsenal fans who buy into the In Arsene we trust will claim he is trying to sign players but can't force clubs to sell their best players in the January transfer window, very clever Mr *******.

:haha:

[Xhaka Can’t]

:haha:

:haha:

I mean :whistle:

[Özim]

Never mind Barca not selling, he'd never buy him :coffee:

[Niall_Quinn]

Btw, why is the transfer thread in the Arsenal Debate forum?

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Excuse my ignorance but I am absolutely horrid at crosswords, scrabble or any other fecking guess the letter games but who is Mr *******?

[GP]

Excuse my ignorance but I am absolutely horrid at crosswords, scrabble or any other fecking guess the letter games but who is Mr *******?

:haha:

[selassie]

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/foo ... 672214.ece

Headlines.....Arsenal looking for bargain with £8m bid to lure David Villa from Spain

:haha: trust us to try and get him on the cheap, they either owe us or he's desperate to move, that bid is ridiculous....even for Arsenal.

[GP]

Barca still owe us a shitload of money, so it makes perfect sense.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Barca still owe us a shitload of money, so it makes perfect sense.

Not only owe some peso, but a favour too, if youre asking me. . .I can still see this happening but it will be a midnight on Thursday affair

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Yup, you'd figure the turdbags could throw us a bone for once after picking up some quality players from us over the years.

[LDG]

To be fair on Dick Law he has a hard brief - to bring the very best players to Arsenal but make a profit at the same time.

:lol:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

So the Mail has us holding a final hour conference in order to formulate a plan to throw all our resources at Barca in a desperate attempt to get Villa. . .harks back to the days of General Haig and his staff as they tried to think of another way to put pay to half a million farm hands by sending them over the top at the Somme

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2270352/David-Villa-Arsenal-transfer-Arsene-Wenger-make-final-offer-Barcelona.html

At least one of the lads getting shot in the head is Squid, who Brighton sound interested in. . .must have been the way he warmed the bench during the FAC tie

[Letters]

A little bit of gaming from *******. So apparantley he claims that Barcelona would not sell Villa until the summer transfer window, makes me think this was all a little game so ******* would be seen in the eyes of the disgruntled fams that he's trying to sign a marquee player when he really knows it's not gonna happen. the thickle Arsenal fans who buy into the In Arsene we trust will claim he is trying to sign players but can't force clubs to sell their best players in the January transfer window, very clever Mr *******.
:haha:

GB :bow:

Also...making up stuff and then getting all angry about it ftw! :lol;

[KSE Comedy Club]

The mirror says that citeh will be after villa to replace balotelli.

:coffee:

[GP]

:haha:

GB :bow:

Also...making up stuff and then getting all angry about it ftw! :lol;

Making up words, too!

thickle :bow:

[GP]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_f1N51Gv9c&feature=youtu.be

[Joker]

Most of Newcastle's recent signings are probably not the type of players who we need, but Moussa Sissoko would have been extremely useful to us. He's strong, powerful, covers a lot of ground and is a good passer. Arteta IMO is not mobile enough to play in the defensive midfield position, while Sissoko offers qualities that are very useful especially in the Premier League. I think we missed out there.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Making up words, too!

thickle :bow:

Its a toffee like substance that goes well on top of sponge. . .describes Arsenal fans quite well TBF

[Marc Overmars]

The mirror says that citeh will be after villa to replace balotelli.

:coffee:

If that were to happen...

GW. :rose:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

It would indeed be pooey

[Bergkampwonderland10]

Most of Newcastle's recent signings are probably not the type of players who we need, but Moussa Sissoko would have been extremely useful to us. He's strong, powerful, covers a lot of ground and is a good passer. Arteta IMO is not mobile enough to play in the defensive midfield position, while Sissoko offers qualities that are very useful especially in the Premier League. I think we missed out there.

:oldboy: But there's no super super quality players to be had in January that aren't cup-tied for the CL or want to leave their clubs! How much was Sissoko? Am still gutted about Yanga-Mbiwa too be honest - but hey ho. Am sure our paper thin squad will all remain fully-fit for the entire rest of season and able to compete on all levels ;)

And just if my mate Grimandi's Perm pops on here...still think Cabaye wouldn't have been a good buy and that part of the reason Newcastle are where they are partly coincides with his injury? And that Joe Hart is the most over-rated of over-rated players? Caesar's save yesterday wasn't too bad either. Honestly sometimes :banghead:

[KSE Comedy Club]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_f1N51Gv9c&feature=youtu.be

I saw this and was gonna post it up, brilliant :lol:

[Niall_Quinn]

Guys, even if we miss out signing anyone this month, did you not read the rumours? We are going to be spending BIG in the summer. So if we can just look past this current transfer window and be patient I think everything will be great.

:woohoo:

[Marc Overmars]

QPR bid for Chris Samba. :lol:

Crooknapp shamelessly talking about how short they are, didn't they sign about 46 players in the summer?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

QPR have signed Suk-Young. :lol:

[BlindFaith_8]

If Man City do sign Villa and there is a good chance that may happen, ******* will come out with the usual BS that they have unlimited resources which poor ole Arsenal could not compete. It will prove we cant negotiate a deal for players which is why we are probably not signing any players. That's were David Dein was so vital, he was a wheeler dealer who could sell sand tp the A-rabs.

[Letters]

If Man City do sign Villa and there is a good chance that may happen, ******* will come out with the usual BS that they have unlimited resources which poor ole Arsenal could not compete.
How is it BS? How do we compete in the transfer market with a club who can oudbid us for any player and offer the players twice what we can?

[Özim]

How is it BS? How do we compete in the transfer market with a club who can oudbid us for any player and offer the players twice what we can?
To be fair it doesn't stop us signing quality players, it's just that we're not willing to pay for them. We have enough funds and could easily if we chose to sign some players who would make a real difference.

[BlindFaith_8]

How is it BS? How do we compete in the transfer market with a club who can oudbid us for any player and offer the players twice what we can?

I think if Villa was looking for a final pay day, he would have sounded out clubs in Russia, China and the Middle East. My point was that if man Cit could convince the Barcelona board to let him go, it just goes to show we were to soft in negotiations, considering these catalans have a history of turning up uninvited and shopping at the Emirates for our best players with longterm contracts. That was my point.

[selassie]

If Man City do sign Villa and there is a good chance that may happen, ******* will come out with the usual BS that they have unlimited resources which poor ole Arsenal could not compete. It will prove we cant negotiate a deal for players which is why we are probably not signing any players. That's were David Dein was so vital, he was a wheeler dealer who could sell sand tp the A-rabs.

Yep, let's just wait and see.

I'm as skeptical about transfer as anybody on here but we really don't know the facts yet re: Villa.

[Bergkampwonderland10]

How is it BS? How do we compete in the transfer market with a club who can oudbid us for any player and offer the players twice what we can?

They might outbid us, and they might use their contacts now they've recruited all the ex-barca peops upstairs...but the thing that really gets me is that Arsenal are seen as a really soft touch when it comes to transfer dealings and I think a huge part of that is the way our transfer 'dealers' perform - Gazidis in particular. If I am not mistaken, we did not get the 35million from Cesc transfer in one big chunk - it will be paid out over a series of seasons (with Barca's prize money), we also didn't get the 15million for Alex song in one big chunk - in fact I don't think we've ever got paid in one big chunk - except by Man City! Which brings me to the point - Barca - are not financially secure (but will they be investigated, prob not) yet, we allow them to do deals like this with us. They probably have a good 25-30million outstanding in what they owe to us and yet they can turn around and say 'no' we are not selling Villa to you - because they are under no pressure to wipe out their debt. Who will dare to touch them? Platini? Blatter? they are barca fans.

They should hand Villa over on a plate the amount of times they've screwed us and unsettled our players. But no. I honestly think they are scum.
Having said that...we've bid around 10million - I think Villa by reputation will command higher transfer fee than that esp when you think Song went for 15million. Bid 15million.

[Xhaka Can’t]

It is standard practice to be paid transfer fees over a number of years and with conditions linked to success/appearances/etc.

Getting paid in one lump sum is not the norm.