Summer Transfer Speculation and Shit

[Grebbo]

Fiorentina wont sell Jovetic to another Italian club. No way. Only Arsenal positively cherishes selling their best players to domestic rivals.

He's going abroad but probably not to us.

[AKBapologist]

It's only may 23rd ffs

:cluelessfanswhoobviouslyhaventpaidattentiontothel ast6yearsandreaslisingthisalwayshappens:
:Hetoldthoughtthingswouldbedifferentthistime:
:(

[Cripps_orig]

Keep the faith.

As bad as this summer is turning out to be, next summer could be the best in our history. That is the hope all true gooners are clinging to.

[Lord Nelson]

Keep the faith.

As bad as this summer is turning out to be, next summer could be the best in our history. That is the hope all true gooners are clinging to.



I want to say that it is only the 23rd of May.....but.....have we not learned anything over the past five or six years? we will probably wait until the last day of transfer window and panic buy Heskey or some other shit bag!:shrug:

[I_Killed_Kenny]

sorry if this has been posted already but: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1588362-arsenal-transfers-why-remy-cabella-is-the-next-big-money-buy-on-arsenals-radar

anyone seen this dude play?

[LDG]

sorry if this has been posted already but: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1588362-arsenal-transfers-why-remy-cabella-is-the-next-big-money-buy-on-arsenals-radar

anyone seen this dude play?

Now that seems more realistic as a target. Has all the hallmarks of a Wenget signing.

Decent little player too.

:good:

[Cripps_orig]

Won't be happening

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/130522/arsenal-warned-it-will-cost-€100m-prise-away-montpellier-ace

[I_Killed_Kenny]

but thats just bullshit from the board. its not even a release clause

[selassie]

I personally think we're now in a position where we will struggle to attract the "more high profile" players we are coveting this summer. We don't pay the wages and we don't win anything. These are big enough reasons for a lot of players to not even consider us.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

wenger out

[milla]

Looking forward to sing song Yaya Sanogo song next season. :coffee:

[Lord Nelson]

Looking forward to sing song Yaya Sanogo song next season. :coffee:
Don't worry! Only one more season of Wenger and the new Manager will bring his own talent! Fuck Wenger and the board.

[Fist of Lehmann]

sorry if this has been posted already but: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1588362-arsenal-transfers-why-remy-cabella-is-the-next-big-money-buy-on-arsenals-radar

anyone seen this dude play?
He played twice against this season.

Capella was the flash one, hipster hair, tiny bony face, liked a dive.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen, 27, has emerged as a surprise target for Italian side Napoli.
Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal target Serge Aurier, 20, says he will not leave Toulouse "unless something crazy happens". Several French clubs are also believed to be interested in the Ivorian defender.

Full story: sport24.com


Cavani and Hamsik for Vermaelen would be great

Who?

[Munchies]

£1m per goal! Marouane Chamakh has cost Arsenal £14m.. and scored just 12 times in three seasons

Flop striker is on massive wages despite netting only once this season before being farmed out on loan

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-marouane-chamakh-cost-1907339#ixzz2UA0l1DRs

£93,000 a week :wacko:

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

£93k :doh:

wenger :haha:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/130523/arsenal-blow-top-target-jovetic-eyes-italy-stay-198210

Seems like he doesn't want to come. Even if we get him, it's not great if his agent has publicly admitted that we're not his first choice.

Would have liked to have seen him here. . .we may not have been getting a goal machine but his other talents would have been of great benefit. . .but one thing for sure is we dont need a home sick wannaway on the books. . .

Time for Higuain to come home. . .(bring Rooney with him)

[Japan Shaking All Over]

£1m per goal! Marouane Chamakh has cost Arsenal £14m.. and scored just 12 times in three seasons

Flop striker is on massive wages despite netting only once this season before being farmed out on loan

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-marouane-chamakh-cost-1907339#ixzz2UA0l1DRs

£93,000 a week :wacko:

All clubs have had flops. . .time to move on (as Chamakh is)

[Japan Shaking All Over]

but thats just bullshit from the board. its not even a release clause

Utter rubbish. . .shouldnt we be looking at DM before AM?

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Aston Villa ace Christian Benteke calls on Arsenal to make a move

"....There is no point in me getting into a tug-of-war with Villa, and I don’t think there is any need for one. If the chance comes up for me to join a club like Arsenal, I am convinced that we can reach a compromise where everybody comes out a winner...."

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/402148/Aston-Villa-ace-Christian-Benteke-calls-on-Arsenal-to-make-a-move?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+daily-express-football-news+%28Daily+Express+%3A%3A+Football+Feed%29

Absolute must get.

[I_Killed_Kenny]

He played twice against this season.

Capella was the flash one, hipster hair, tiny bony face, liked a dive.

Cheers, my mate reminded me about that as well. Also highlighted his swanning ability! Looks a tidy player. Cesc-lite

[I_Killed_Kenny]

Utter rubbish. . .shouldnt we be looking at DM before AM?

Absolutely DM shud b priority. Just theres no garbage paper shite about one at the moment. Just waiting for the mvilia rumours to kick off again

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Absolutely DM shud b priority. Just theres no garbage paper shite about one at the moment. Just waiting for the mvilia rumours to kick off again

Would prefer Capoue or Gonalons rumours. . .although I cant say I know much about either

[I_Killed_Kenny]

Gonalons the more experienced one there. captain of lyon i am sure. good player. I think capoue is the more "hard man" type though. Kevin Strootman is another we should have an eye on

[Cripps_orig]

Cheers, my mate reminded me about that as well. Also highlighted his swanning ability! Looks a tidy player. Cesc-lite
Thus we should steer clear

[Marc Overmars]

Christian Benteke insists he will leave Aston Villa if one of the Premier League's top clubs wants to sign him.

Benteke was one of the stars of the Premier League season, scoring 19 goals to help keep Villa in the top flight.

The Belgium international, 22, has been linked with a move to Arsenal, amongst others, and although he is under contract at Villa Park he says he "won't necessarily accept" it if they say cannot leave.

Quoted by the Sun, Benteke said: "If Aston Villa say I must stay, I won't necessarily accept that. I do not in any way want to feel I didn't get the most out of my career. I try to get everything.

"Of course playing the World Cup in Rio is in my head. But I have no fear of falling out of the team. There is no point in me getting into a tug-of-war with Villa.

"If the chance comes up for me to join a club like Arsenal, I'm convinced we can reach a compromise where everyone comes out a winner."

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11677/8731770/Transfer-news-Christian-Benteke-will-leave-Aston-Villa-if-top-club-wants-him

He's coming home.

[LDG]

Sounds like Adebayor.

No thanks.

[Cripps_orig]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11677/8731770/Transfer-news-Christian-Benteke-will-leave-Aston-Villa-if-top-club-wants-him

He's coming home.
Swap with Giroud?

[Marc Overmars]

It does seem a bit ****ish of him to angle for a move after only a year with Villa. If his mind is on the World Cup then it's in his best interests to stay put as well.

However we should be ruthless and take advantage tbf.

[selassie]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11677/8731770/Transfer-news-Christian-Benteke-will-leave-Aston-Villa-if-top-club-wants-him

He's coming home.

He'll probably end up at Spurs, Ade replacement?

He's a good player, I'd welcome him here.

[Grebbo]

We could do a lot worse than Benteke. If we had a top playmaker like Jovetic behind him it could work.

Benteke runs all day long and is strong, fast and has lots of room for improvement.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

We could do a lot worse than Benteke. If we had a top playmaker like Jovetic behind him it could work.

Benteke runs all day long and is strong, fast and has lots of room for improvement.

So what you're saying is he's got pace, power, precision, movement?

[cricketsi]

So what you're saying is he's got pace, power, precision, movement?
The new Emile Heskey, yes.

[GP]

He's quick, he's fast, he's got pace...

[LDG]

:haha:

[Cripps_orig]

Apparently we have agreed terms for Ashley Fucking Williams.

Our journey in to mid table mediocrity is complete.

[LDG]

Not sure I've ever watched the kid. How much?

[Grebbo]

The only good thing Ashley Williams has done in his career is nearly kill RVC.

Do not want.

[Joker]

Seems a bit of clogger. Will probably do well against teams like Stoke and did have a good season for Swansea this year. However, against top European sides I can see him getting exposed.

[cricketsi]

Can't see there's actually any evidence we're in for Ashley Williams apart from a Daily Mail article that says we've agreed terms with nothing whatsoever in the article to support that assertion.

[GP]

Can't see there's actually any evidence we're in for Ashley Williams apart from a Daily Mail article that says we've agreed terms with nothing whatsoever in the article to support that assertion.

There's this...

http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Swansea-City-defender-Ashley-Williams-reportedly/story-19079485-detail/story.html#axzz2UD1qc08x

Where the chairman says we've made no contact.

Sounds like goal.com bullshit.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

What kind of idiot takes goal.com seriously?

[Marc Overmars]

All speculation at the moment with no quotes to back anything up.

No smoke without fire though and if Vermaelen wants to go he'll need to be replaced.

[GP]

What kind of idiot takes goal.com seriously?

Beats me. It's utter shit.

[Cripps_orig]

Seems a bit of clogger. Will probably do well against teams like Stoke and did have a good season for Swansea this year. However, against top European sides I can see him getting exposed.

So he'll fit right in.

[Cripps_orig]

Can't see there's actually any evidence we're in for Ashley Williams apart from a Daily Mail article that says we've agreed terms with nothing whatsoever in the article to support that assertion.

You've pretty much missed the whole point of this thread and arguably the others like it over the years.

[cricketsi]

You've pretty much missed the whole point of this thread and arguably the others like it over the years.

Stating we've agreed terms is more than just linking us with somebody though. If the purpose of the thread is merely to list any name, and not discuss the likelihood or merits of stated player signing, then maybe I have.

[Marc Overmars]

Stating we've agreed terms is more than just linking us with somebody though. If the purpose of the thread is merely to list any name, and not discuss the likelihood or merits of stated player signing, then maybe I have.

That's exactly the point of this thread.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Thread title does include "and Shit", tbf.

[cricketsi]

That's exactly the point of this thread.
No mention at all of likely degree of bollocks being talked? Ok, fair enough, a lot of fails in this thread then.

[Cripps_orig]

Stating we've agreed terms is more than just linking us with somebody though. If the purpose of the thread is merely to list any name, and not discuss the likelihood or merits of stated player signing, then maybe I have.
Hence I said apparently

[LDG]

The whole of GW, or indeed the internet is mostly bollocks anyway.

[PGFC]

The whole of GW, or indeed the internet is mostly bollocks anyway.

We need more lesbian porn then, no bollocks there :good:

[cricketsi]

Hence I said apparently
Apparently it's definitely not happening though, so next rumour? And make it more exciting please.

[Cripps_orig]

We need more lesbian porn then, no bollocks there :good:

You obviously haven't seen the lesbians in East London.

[Cripps_orig]

Apparently it's definitely not happening though, so next rumour? And make it more exciting please.

Can't find any more articles linking us to any players. I'm always on the look out though and when I do, I'll post it up.

That is what this thread is all about.

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/130524/arsenals-gervinho-lined-lille-return-198279

If this happens, Wenger will be forgiven for all the shit he has put us through.

[cricketsi]

Can't find any more articles linking us to any players. I'm always on the look out though and when I do, I'll post it up.

That is what this thread is all about.

Can definitely see that happening. There's more news on Sanogo out there to be had. He's going to be an awesome signing, why doesn't he have his own thread yet?

[Cripps_orig]

Sanogo :haha:

Injury prone, unknown, shit,

All the makings of a Wenger signing.

As soon as it's confirmed, a thread will be made no doubt.

[cricketsi]

Sanogo :haha:

Injury prone, unknown, shit,

All the makings of a Wenger signing.

As soon as it's confirmed, a thread will be made no doubt.

Since when do we wait for confirmation? Especially with the big signings.

In truth, I actually think he is going to be a very good player, not shit at all. Seriously.

[Cripps_orig]

Since when do we wait for confirmation? Especially with the big signings.

In truth, I actually think he is going to be a very good player, not shit at all. Seriously.

Impressive wumming

[cricketsi]

Impressive wumming
I'm not wumming, he might be the best signing since Arteta.

[Marc Overmars]

Impressive wumming

Remember who the brother is of the person you're replying to.

[LDG]

Remember who the brother is of the person you're replying to.

That doesn't make him gay though.

[Cripps_orig]

Remember who the brother is of the person you're replying to.

:lol:

[Grebbo]

Juventus chairman John Elkann:


-"Jovetic is very strong, he has to be signed without talking about it too much."

I wish our club had the same attitude.

[cricketsi]

Juventus chairman John Elkann:



I wish our club had the same attitude.

Real quote? Ironically or moronically stated if so?

[Asthmatic Kitty]

joao moutinho & james rodriguez sign for monaco from porto.
guess that's good news, seeing as spurs were after moutinho.

[Marc Overmars]

Won't be long before Ligue 1 is just dominated by PSG and Monaco.

On a side note James Rodriguez is supposed to be quite good. Wouldn't mind a few South Americans here tbf.

[GP]

Never heard of him tbh.

[Grebbo]

Real quote? Ironically or moronically stated if so?

Real quote.

[Niall_Quinn]

We are strong financially. Therefore we won't sign any players of significance because that would defeat the purpose of us being strong financially. The club's finances are there to serve the shareholder(s), not the football team. Football is a business now, not a sport. 8 years on, I think we have figured this out by now. However, the speculation will be fun. The disappointment, which is 100% inevitable, will not be fun. We are in the hoping period at the moment.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Didnt Benteke get quoted angling for a move if we came a knocking once before. . .sounds like a disloyal cock,to me

his agent has been quoted as saying that he wished the guy would keep his mouth shut and that he always ends up sayng something stupid when away on international duty

[Cripps_orig]

The agent thing did make me laugh when I read it as well.

Nevertheless Benteke is 47 million times better than Giroud ever will be so is a Must Get

[Niall_Quinn]

The agent thing did make me laugh when I read it as well.

Nevertheless Benteke is 47 million times better than Giroud ever will be so is a Must Get

No he's not. He's average, like Giroud. We've had our fill of average players.

[Cripps_orig]

Do you have something against players who score 20+ goals a season?

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

We are strong financially. Therefore we won't sign any players of significance because that would defeat the purpose of us being strong financially. The club's finances are there to serve the shareholder(s), not the football team. Football is a business now, not a sport. 8 years on, I think we have figured this out by now. However, the speculation will be fun. The disappointment, which is 100% inevitable, will not be fun. We are in the hoping period at the moment.

http://bringthetuck.us/rr/the-rock-clapping.gif

[Grebbo]

Lock up your grannies, Rooney is on his way

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2330621/Wayne-Rooney-chased-Arsenal.html

[GP]

No way.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

They still mention us being after Jovetic and Higuain in that article. Make up your minds Heil who we're trying to buy.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are monitoring Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's situation, with the club ready to alter their wage structure to bring in a big name. The 27-year-old is also being linked with Paris St-Germain, Monaco and Chelsea.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Swansea City insist that they have had no contact from Arsenal over a possible move by the Gunners for 28-year-old defender Ashley Williams.
Full story: Metro


No chance of Wazza taking 5 steps down to play for us

No quotes to back up the Williams story. Looks like he's coming then :cricketsi:

[Gooner23]

Everything about that article is bull shit. Annoying that people actually get paid to write that kind of crap.

[Injury Time]

One of longest serving goes...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22630018

[Cripps_orig]

He will be missed

[Power n Glory]

If we're going to alter our wage structure and start spending big, we don't want to spend it on Wayne bloody Rooney! He's overrated, far and doesn't have much time left on the clock. If he can't stay motivated under Fergie then he has no chance here. He'll be in Soho every weekend drinking, smoking and on the prowl for hookers!

[Cripps_orig]

If we're going to alter our wage structure and start spending big, we don't want to spend it on Wayne bloody Rooney! He's overrated, far and doesn't have much time left on the clock. If he can't stay motivated under Fergie then he has no chance here. He'll be in Soho every weekend drinking, smoking and on the prowl for hookers!
Are we signing LDG?

[KSE Comedy Club]

If we're going to alter our wage structure and start spending big, we don't want to spend it on Wayne bloody Rooney! He's overrated, far and doesn't have much time left on the clock. If he can't stay motivated under Fergie then he has no chance here. He'll be in Soho every weekend drinking, smoking and on the prowl for hookers!

Maybe he felt underused and overshadowed by RVP's arrival. He just needs a new challenge.

[Cripps_orig]

He's just had another kid. I'm sure he's settled down.

Of course if he doesn't come to us then he remains a fat granny shagging alcohol drinking smoking ****

[KSE Comedy Club]

He's just had another kid. I'm sure he's settled down.

Of course if he doesn't come to us then he remains a fat granny shagging alcohol drinking smoking ****

Exactly :good:

He'd still be a ****, but he'd be our ****.

[Power n Glory]

Maybe he felt underused and overshadowed by RVP's arrival. He just needs a new challenge.

The prick handed in a transfer request before RVP arrived and said the club lacked ambition! Why is he going to want to move here for if he's saying that about the biggest club in English football?

We need to spend wisely. Forget blowing millions on a player that hasn't got a long career ahead of him and plays in patches.

[Power n Glory]

Also, Man Utd won't sell him to us. They're not stupid! They'll tell us to piss off and a phone call from Wenger won't help either. It's downright embarrassing if we even attempt to go down that route and get turned down.

[cricketsi]

The prick handed in a transfer request before RVP arrived and said the club lacked ambition! Why is he going to want to move here for if he's saying that about the biggest club in English football?

We need to spend wisely. Forget blowing millions on a player that hasn't got a long career ahead of him and plays in patches.
:gp: We would be doing them a favour, massively lightening their wage bill and handing over a chunk of cash to boot. Won't happen though, so fear not.

[Marc Overmars]

I want it to happen just for the novelty really.

Wayne fucking Rooney at Arsenal. Lol.

[Cripps_orig]

Is he as good as he should have been after his performances in Euro 2004?

Probably not.

He should have been talked about with the likes of Ronaldo, Theo etc but he's languishing in the 2nd tier of players with Messi and Ramsey etc.

Still, I'd take him

[Power n Glory]

Not for £250k a week in wages and £25m I wouldn't. No way!

The story is so outlandish you just have to hope it's more made up media BS. If we're actually showing interest in Rooney then you just know we're not serious this summer. We have zero chance of signing him and this better not gather anymore steam. Seems like we're being lead up a blind alley and it's another eloborate PR stunt to get the bums on seats for the pre season and season ticket renewals in. This isn't a realisitic signing.

[Marc Overmars]

If we are flush with money now maybe Wazza is seen as a militant vanity signing.

[Injury Time]

History shows we're not been good at picking the best from Manure...
We've bought Brian Kidd and Baked Bean head from Manure.
We've sold RvC, Viv Anderson & Frank Stapleton (and released Andy Cole) to Manure

[cheesy bites]

If it was a reasonable price and with reasonable wages, only an idiot would say no to getting Rooney.

Reality is, it will be an extortionate price with eye-watering wages meaning this is never going to happen.

[BOBN]

Signing Rooney would be the most arrogant signing in the game since Chelsea signed Veron.

If a "talented player" cant or wont cut it under Fergie/United wtf do people think will happen under soft as shyt Wenger/Arsenal?

Hes fat and doesnt give a fook. We couldnt tame him.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

No chance of Wazza taking 5 steps down to play for us

No quotes to back up the Williams story. Looks like he's coming then :cricketsi:

If those five steps came with five notches down in his salary demands, i'd say yes

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

Not for £250k a week in wages and £25m I wouldn't. No way!

The story is so outlandish you just have to hope it's more made up media BS. If we're actually showing interest in Rooney then you just know we're not serious this summer. We have zero chance of signing him and this better not gather anymore steam. Seems like we're being lead up a blind alley and it's another eloborate PR stunt to get the bums on seats for the pre season and season ticket renewals in. This isn't a realisitic signing.

agreed. its a load of shit. we aint signing £20m players, it's just another ray of false smoke so those wankers on the board can pocket more money through renewals. happens every year.

[fakeyank]

Are we signing LDG?

:haha:

[Power n Glory]

I don't want us to waste a summer with useless pursuits. For starters, we'll most likely haggle on transfer fee and once that hurdled is settled, we'd have to agree personal terms. It's not going to happen. How long did it take us to sort out Theo's contract? Are we now supposed to believe we'll blow £20m+ and £250k in wages on a player that's 27?

[BOBN]

If we are flush with money now maybe Wazza is seen as a militant vanity signing.
I can see that.

Theyre probably thinking the 20-25 million it would take to get no-names like jovetic and higuain could get a huge name like rooney. More bang for the buck.

I think we want him.

[Master Splinter]

As good as Shrek is when he's motivated, he's still liable to do something stupid. On or off the pitch. Wenget wouldn't sign a combustible player like him. And even if the club were to suddenly loosen the purse strings, I don't think they'd lose their senses and years of conservatism in one fell swoop by splashing out unreasonable amounts on Wazza.

This story is ridiculous, even by the tabloids' usual standards.

[Cripps_orig]

We really should have gone for Wazza when he left Everton.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

We really should have gone for Wazza when he left Everton.

Especially after that amazing goal he scored against us, when we were locked at 1-1 vs Everton, which resulted in us losing 1-2.

Think he was only 17 then.

That was a painstaking loss, I tell you.

[Munchies]

Especially after that amazing goal he scored against us, when we were locked at 1-1 vs Everton, which resulted in us losing 1-2.

Think he was only 17 then.

That was a painstaking loss, I tell you.

Remember the name.... WAYNE ROONEY !

Its one goal I always remember

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are set to sign Belgium goalkeeper Simon *Mignolet, 24, from Sunderland for £10m as Arsene Wenger dips into his £70m transfer fund.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Lyon have made an approach to Arsenal to take 25-year-old forward Gervinho on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal.
Full story: Metro


Make it happen

Bye

[Japan Shaking All Over]

We really should have gone for Wazza when he left Everton.

Maybe. . .but I dont he would still be with us

Plus he probably saw how easy it was to score against us and thought he'd have a bit more of that

[Injury Time]

I'm sure we were just 2% away from signing him-Neymar confirmed move to Barca****alona. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22671734

[Grebbo]

According to Daily Mirror we're interested in Paul Pogba. 20yr old former Man Utd player now at Juve.

Decent player tbh.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

I'm sure we were just 2% away from signing him-Neymar confirmed move to Barca****alona. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22671734

That move has to make someone surplus at Barca and even though he seemed to be stil getting game, Sanchez was gettig touted as not ftting in towards the end of last season. . .worth a punt, legit wide player (isnt he?), a massive step up on Gerv (yes I did say that)

[Japan Shaking All Over]

According to Daily Mirror we're interested in Paul Pogba. 20yr old former Man Utd player now at Juve.

Decent player tbh.

Decent player indeed. . .we were linked before he went to Juve

[Cripps_orig]

Manchester United are planning a shock £25m move to bring Barcelona's former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, back to the Premier League.

Full story: Sunday Express


Hope this happens

[Cripps_orig]

Wenger confirms Arsenal interest in Lyon star Grenier

The Gunners boss reveals that he is "following" the France Under-21s international midfielder, comparing him to former charge Samir Nasri, now of Manchester City

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Arsenal 's interest in Lyon star Clement Grenier.

The midfielder, a product of the club's youth academy, has represented France at Under-21s level and featured regularly for his side throughout the 2012-13 Ligue 1 season.

Wenger has admitted that the Gunners are monitoring the 22-year-old, who has drawn comparisons to Samir Nasri from the Emirates Stadium boss.

"We are following him," Wenger told Telefoot. "His intelligence of play pleases me. He has interesting qualities. He reminds me of Nasri."

The Arsenal boss also once again denied that he has had any contact with Paris Saint-Germain over the possibility of replacing Carlo Ancelotti in the summer.

He added: "PSG never offered me the manager job. [Club president Nasser] Al-Khelaifi didn't contact me.

"In a year? You must accept the idea that a coach who is named will continue the year after. This is how it works in football."


Big name players :rose:

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

"In a year? You must accept the idea that a coach who is named will continue the year after."

hope not. we'll gladly see the back of you.

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.goal.com/en/news/article?contentId=4005662

More on the pub teamer from Lyon

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Cant see a price. . .any idea?

Surely Wumger knows we need DM over AM

[Injury Time]

Cant see a price. . .any idea?

Surely Wumger knows we need DM over AM

You're funny.

[Cripps_orig]

We need AM as much as a DM

[BOBN]

A comment from that article


Anonymous3 hours ago
Reports in French media had previously reported that Grenier fancies himself as 200 K /per week kind of player , if that is true i don't see him fitting in with wage policy of Arsenal who supposedly don't pay more than 100 or 120 K wages per week
So a jumped up, diminutive, greedy tippy tappy type.

Have we not learnt since Fabregas?

[Marc Overmars]

Monaco are on the brink of signing Falcao for 51m.

Football. :doh:

How fucked up.

[Cripps_orig]

FFP :bow:

[McNamara That Ghost...]

We signed Park from them and they end up getting Falcao within a couple of seasons.

:(

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

In all seriousness how does it fit in within FFP?

I figured it probably wouldn't be worth the paper it is written on so I can't really remember he rules. Also, someone just asked me and I want to sound intelligent. :ninja:

[Joker]

FFP may stop things like Monaco signing Falcao, but the problem with the current football system is that this is the only way a team like Monaco can get to or near the top. We're already seeing with Dortmund how they're being raided for their best players by established teams like Bayern. FFP will actually simply aid teams like Bayern and Utd, and give them even more power and monopoly position.

[BOBN]

Relax guys, at least hes not going to Chelsea.

Whats wrong with the talent bring spread out a bit? New money > Old new money

[Joker]

Relax guys, at least hes not going to Chelsea.

Whats wrong with the talent bring spread out a bit? New money > Old new money

Agreed, if all the FFP will do is restrict smaller clubs from competing against the established order, and give teams who are in the established order (the likes of Utd and Munich) more freedom to simple hoover up all the talent available in the smaller clubs, how is that going to stop the inequality in football? If you are a smaller club who do really well in one season with a group of exciting young talent developed from your youth system, and then at the end of the season the big boys buy them all up, I can understand why you'd be against something like FFP.

[mastermind84]

Cant see a price. . .any idea?

Surely Wumger knows we need DM over AM

we need both equally, tbf

[Niall_Quinn]

Hope this happens

What possible reason, as an Arsenal fan, could you have to want to see this happen. Truly bizzare.

[Cripps_orig]

Cos he's a bit shit

[Niall_Quinn]

Cos he's a bit shit

You're getting old and tired.

[Cripps_orig]

You're getting old and tired.

Pretty much.

Doesn't change the fact Cesc has flopped wherever he's been

[BOBN]

We signed Park from them and they end up getting Falcao within a couple of seasons.

:(
Also, they reached the final of the 2004 champions league, way better than the "Invincibles" could manage.

Theyre returning to their rightful place at the head of the european game.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal insist midfielder Jack Wilshere, 21, is not for sale, despite rumoured interest from European champions Bayern Munich.
Full story: Daily Star


You can take the **** out of Barca but can't take the Barca out of the ****

[Japan Shaking All Over]

We need AM as much as a DM

Oh yeah forgot because Carzola is shit

[KSE Comedy Club]

Lewandowski is off to bayern as well according to his agent.

[Cripps_orig]

Time Mandzukic and/or Gomez came home

[Cripps_orig]

Cant see a price. . .any idea?

Surely Wumger knows we need DM over AM

http://www.goal.com/en/news/article?contentId=4007124

As much as Gotze apparently

[Japan Shaking All Over]

http://www.goal.com/en/news/article?contentId=4007124

As much as Gotze apparently


Seems like Lyon went to the same school of 'learn to talk BS' as the president of Rennes

[GP]

Oi Wenger, sign Higuain.

Oi Wenger, Oi Wenger, sign Higuain and Messi.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are monitoring Lyon midfielder Clement Grenier, 22, who scored four goals in the last seven matches of the Ligue 1 campaign.
Full story: the Sun


Nothing new

[Niall_Quinn]

We are in the wanking period.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

We are in the wanking period.

They say it makes you go blind. . .which might explain transfer policy?!

[selassie]

http://www.goal.com/en/news/article?contentId=4007124

As much as Gotze apparently

Aulas is nuts...saying that he's a great negotiator, always gets a good fee for his players. Apparently he hates Wenger too, so maybe his valuation of Grenier is his way of saying f*ck off to Wenger.

Regardless, if we are really keen on Grenier we will not be getting him on the cheap, Aulas doesn't sell his player on the cheap.

[Marc Overmars]

No idea who this Grenier guy is. Do France even produce good players anymore?

[selassie]

No idea who this Grenier guy is. Do France even produce good players anymore?

No, probably why we shop there! :yikes:

The French haven't produced any truely top class young talent for a while IMHO.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

I'd rather sign venereal disease boy from them...Gonalons.

[GP]

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/50b39e0b456ab8bc57ca373d107d6177_large.gif

Must get.

[Munchies]

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/50b39e0b456ab8bc57ca373d107d6177_large.gif

Must get.

He could have killed him !

[Injury Time]

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/50b39e0b456ab8bc57ca373d107d6177_large.gif

Must get.

Didn't realise that was him, sign him and bring popcorn :)

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

No thanks....one welsh spastic in the side is quite enough....in fact it's more than enough

[Bergkampwonderland10]

No thanks....one welsh spastic in the side is quite enough....in fact it's more than enough
Oh my god :sleep::rolleyes:

[GP]

No thanks....one welsh spastic in the side is quite enough....in fact it's more than enough

I never knew Theo was Welsh.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

I never knew Theo was Welsh.

Let's be fair, the main bone people have to pick with Walcott is his 100k a week contract....granted he comes nowhere near to deserving even in this f**ked up day and age. But he is let's not forget he is the club's top scorer this season and has provided some vital assists. I think we expect too much from him, he's a good player.....that's it....not great....certainly no where near world class.

Where as Ramsey is frankly a cancer, he brings down the play of everyone around him.

[GP]

BREAKING NEWS!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzkgBXS-rA8&feature=player_embedded

[Cripps_orig]

Let's be fair, the main bone people have to pick with Walcott is his 100k a week contract....granted he comes nowhere near to deserving even in this f**ked up day and age. But he is let's not forget he is the club's top scorer this season and has provided some vital assists. I think we expect too much from him, he's a good player.....that's it....not great....certainly no where near world class.

Where as Ramsey is frankly a cancer, he brings down the play of everyone around him.

I thought it was 90k.

Regardless does he deserve it? Probably not but does he deserve more than Jack who's on 80k, injury prone and nowhere near as important or as talented as theo? Probably yes so no complaints about him getting the much

[McNamara That Ghost...]

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/50b39e0b456ab8bc57ca373d107d6177_large.gif

Must get.

Is that his blood flashing across the screen?

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4945897/Martin-Skrtel-interests-Arsenal-in-12million-transfer.html

This guy is shit

[Marc Overmars]

I think any new CB we're linked with is going to be a bit meh, as they're only going to be 3rd choice replacement for Vermaelen.

[selassie]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4945897/Martin-Skrtel-interests-Arsenal-in-12million-transfer.html

This guy is shit

DO NOT WANT. If he is not good enough for Liverpool, then he is most certainly not good for Arsenal.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Other Liverpool ,related news is that they have tabled a bid for Grenier. . .they get a potential star. . .we get an established piece of shit

[Lord Nelson]

Other Liverpool ,related news is that they have tabled a bid for Grenier. . .they get a potential star. . .we get an established piece of shit

This early part of the transfer window is taking a familier pattern!

We seem to be going for various high quality players, however, another club becomes interested and blows us out of the water! Or, we will not pay the extra £2-3m to capture the signing early!

If we sign Skirtl for £12m, this will again highlight the fact that Wenger is a complete Buffoon!

Dont worry though "Santos return will be like a new signing"!!!! :violin:

[BOBN]

Bale's agent Barnett was speaking on the Futboleros show on MarcaTV on Tuesday, and he was asked about the future of the Welsh star - who has been heavily linked with Madrid in recent days.

"If Florentino [Perez, Real president] is interested in Gareth Bale, then that would be an honour and we would listen, but his contract is with Tottenham," he said.

"But we are not free to talk to anyone."

Barnett also dismissed reports that Bale was on the verge of signing a new long-term deal with Tottenham.

"No, we have not talked to anybody," he said when asked a about a possible new deal.

"I do not know if there has already been an offer. What I know is that the player has three years left on his contract."

Barnett did insist, however, that Bale is worth more than Brazilian superstar Neymar - who has just agreed a move to Barcelona, shunning the interest of Real.

"He is a much better player than Neymar, he has proven himself in one of the best leagues in the world, the Premier League," he said.

"And I would hope any club wanting him, would not want him because they lost out on Neymar but because he was first choice.

"This is all crazy, but whatever Neymar cost - Gareth Bale is worth more."
Famous last words.

I like how its trendy to write off Neymar right now. I think Brazil knows how to spot a player tbf, theyve had a couple. Ive not seen him play well but i'll defer to the experts (Brazil plus Barca/Madrid scouts) if people dont mind.

[Injury Time]

Wow Monaco just buying every **** :blink:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22699112

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Other Liverpool ,related news is that they have tabled a bid for Grenier. . .they get a potential star. . .we get an established piece of shit
We have? *googles Grenier*

Hopefully the Skrtel thing is just his agent trying to ramp up some Russian interest. He didn't have a particularly good season, that's for sure. Not sure why you'd want him either.

[Grebbo]

I think any new CB we're linked with is going to be a bit meh, as they're only going to be 3rd choice replacement for Vermaelen.

I personally think we should be aiming to replace Merts and therefore Merts becomes 3rd choice.

I like Merts but he's got the turning speed of a cruise ship and is just too slow against the top teams. Against the league's cannon fodder he's fine.

Verm is completely shot.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

We have? *googles Grenier*

Hopefully the Skrtel thing is just his agent trying to ramp up some Russian interest. He didn't have a particularly good season, that's for sure. Not sure why you'd want him either.

I think the Mirror were running a story unless one of your scouse mob are having a giggle! ?

[LDG]

LoL. Apparently it's an 8m bid?

I thought it was more like 34m according to the Lyon dude.

Brendan "I wear lipstick" Rogers trying to gazump Wenger :o

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Can't help feeling this is the summer Wenger redeems himself and all will be forgiven as we challenge the big boys for an actual trophy next season.

[Injury Time]

Can't help feeling this is the summer Wenger redeems himself and all will be forgiven as we challenge the big boys for an actual trophy next season.

You're funny.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

You're funny.

How else can things turn out?

[Marc Overmars]

Cesc to United is doing the rounds again.

[GP]

I'm sure they want him.

If Wenger lets it happen I'll never forgive him.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Cesc to United is doing the rounds again.

They can have him, tbf. Looks a shadow of his former self; plus we should be looking to move away from tiki taka type midfielders now.

[GP]

They can have him, tbf. Looks a shadow of his former self; plus we should be looking to move away from tiki taka type midfielders now.

Cesc is nothing like that, which is why it hasn't worked out at Barca.

[LDG]

Cesc is nothing like that, which is why it hasn't worked out at Barca.

:gp:

I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

Would be gutted if he went to go and play for Moyes.

[Marc Overmars]

Wouldn't surprise me if Barca are more willing to do business with United to spite us, the ****s.

I'm not sure if we'd abandon other transfer plans just to make a move for Cesc if United's supposed interest became official. The first option is handy to have but only if we genuinely want him, as I don't think we're proactive enough to sign someone on a whim.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Cesc is nothing like that, which is why it hasn't worked out at Barca.

Well, let's see how things pan out. Not sure why we should be wanting back a **** who wanted out so badly that he did everything he could to force and expedite the move. Bit of a double standard, perhaps? Especially seeing how the Judas **** is treated on here.

Furthermore, we won fuck all with him spearheading our midfield, and he went on to flop at the ****s.

Fuck him.

[Injury Time]

You can bet we have a sell on clause :scarf: and I'm sure Barca owe us some cash anyway :rolleyes:

[Power n Glory]

I don’t think I could stomach watching football if Cesc moved to Man Utd. We should make a move for him because we’ve seriously missed his presence over the last two years. We look so disjointed and clumsy when trying to play through the middle these days. If we brought in Cesc, I think that would solve our frontline problem because all three front players will get nothing but service. I also think Wilshere and Ramsey need to learn some tricks from this guy. If we bring Cesc back that instantly puts us on another level. Put all ill feelings aside and just think about how the team would struggle to dominate possession against teams like Norwich. The engine room needs fixing and if we get that right it helps the attack and takes pressure off the defence.

[fakeyank]

I think we need to give Sagna a new contract and play him at CB. Instead sign a RB..

[Munchies]

Cesc forced a move pretty much and was a ****....

But I'd have him back.

[GP]

Cesc wanted to go home and probably felt that was his last chance.

At least he didn't go to our bitter rivals.

He is a must get.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Cesc forced a move pretty much and was a ****....

But I'd have him back.

Till he starts to feign injury wanting to go home once more.

The grass is always looks greener on the other side....that's until u get there.

He's no less a **** than the others, so again, fuck him.

[Ollie the Optimist]

Seen reports that we have first refusal on cesc if barca sell, so if united bit for him, I can't see wenger letting them have him. He would bid I'm sure of it

[cricketsi]

I bear Cesc no ill will and would gladly welcome him back. He would undoubtedly improve our midfield and would care more about our club than almost any other potential targets out there.

Also, as PnG said, it would be pretty galling watching him play for Manure, so hope that would never happen.

[Power n Glory]

Well, let's see how things pan out. Not sure why we should be wanting back a **** who wanted out so badly that he did everything he could to force and expedite the move. Bit of a double standard, perhaps? Especially seeing how the Judas **** is treated on here.

Furthermore, we won fuck all with him spearheading our midfield, and he went on to flop at the ****s.

Fuck him.


Furthermore, we won fuck all with him spearheading our midfield, and he went on to flop at the ****s.

I don'tr know why people keep bringing that point up on here. If Henry had arrived in his prime during the Emirates era, we'd have never have won anything with him either because the foundations just weren't there. We've been banging on for years about needed a solid defence and if Wenger would have addressed the problem and fixed it while he was there, we'd have won some titles. Look how many games we blew at the last minute because of poor defending. The Birmingham collapse is one example.

Now that we look more like a solid force and not so top heavy, it would be perfect for a player like Cesc to come in and push us on.

[Grebbo]

Cesc wont leave Barca.

[Cripps_orig]

Well, let's see how things pan out. Not sure why we should be wanting back a **** who wanted out so badly that he did everything he could to force and expedite the move. Bit of a double standard, perhaps? Especially seeing how the Judas **** is treated on here.

Furthermore, we won fuck all with him spearheading our midfield, and he went on to flop at the ****s.

Fuck him.
Spot fucking on.

Feigned injury, cried for a move for years and stopped trying for us for a year if not more before he left.

Fortunately for him, RVC has become the biggest **** in football otherwise he'd still have that mantle.

[selassie]

Cesc wont leave Barca.

This

He won't be coming here or Man United, he still has unfinished business at Barca.

[AKBapologist]

I'd welcome cesc back with open arms tbhf.

[Niall_Quinn]

Seen reports that we have first refusal on cesc if barca sell, so if united bit for him, I can't see wenger letting them have him. He would bid I'm sure of it

Doesn't he also have a ludicrous buy out on his contract, over 100mill euros or something?

Cesc said he wanted to go home, that's why he got a break from the fans. If he then ended up at Utd - oh dear, I'd fear for him. I'd love to think he has enough class to stick by his words but we're talking a football player here so I'm not naive enough to bet on it. But surely not?

[Munchies]

He'll probably get a bodyguard of some sort behind him if he does move there. I cant imagine RVC walking around without one :lol:

Then again, a load of Gooners will probably have them running back to their SUVs

[Japan Shaking All Over]

:gp:

I'd have him back in a heartbeat.

Would be gutted if he went to go and play for Moyes.

This. (in capital letters) - was not too bothered that he left because his heart was wanting the mve and there really is no point forcing a player to stay but I would take him back. People are saying he is a shadow of his former self but I reckon he has plenty more to give. . .especially if he gets a fecent run of games and more importantly wins back the love of the Gooner faithful.

I believe his resigning could be one of Wenges best yet. . .Wumgerness at its best

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Cesc wont leave Barca.


:p remind nver to invite you to my birthday party :sulk:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

This. (in capital letters) - was not too bothered that he left because his heart was wanting the mve and there really is no point forcing a player to stay but I would take him back. People are saying he is a shadow of his former self but I reckon he has plenty more to give. . .especially if he gets a fecent run of games and more importantly wins back the love of the Gooner faithful.

I believe his resigning could be one of Wenges best yet. . .Wumgerness at its best

However the pennies arent going stretch to cover our needs and the luxury of a Cesc return dyt?

[BOBN]

Well, let's see how things pan out. Not sure why we should be wanting back a **** who wanted out so badly that he did everything he could to force and expedite the move. Bit of a double standard, perhaps? Especially seeing how the Judas **** is treated on here.

Furthermore, we won fuck all with him spearheading our midfield, and he went on to flop at the ****s.

Fuck him.
Bingo. Its funny how people turn a blind eye to these things when they percieve the player to be a big deal. Football fans are inherent cowards.

It will be hilarious when Cesc rejects a move to Arsenal in favour of a move to United. Well they say he loves the club then? :haha:

The guys not even what we need. Spend the money in other areas.

[BOBN]

He'll probably get a bodyguard of some sort behind him if he does move there. I cant imagine RVC walking around without one :lol:

Then again, a load of Gooners will probably have them running back to their SUVs
Um no. Cesc lovers are cowards and he knows it. He'll walk around town to his hearts content. Bodyguard :haha:

[Maestro]

bid for hernandez, moyes may let slip

[GP]

BONBON's trolling is getting worse, I think.

It's like he's not even trying.

He's the Theo of WUMs.

[Injury Time]

BONBON's trolling is getting worse, I think.

It's like he's not even trying.

He's the Theo of WUMs.
Other joys of the Ignore function...

[Ollie the Optimist]

What's all this bollocks of he isn't what we need, don't want him back because of the way he left us?


You would rather we did nothing to get him and watch our rivals get a world class player and strengthen their team the sign him?


Pathetic wumming

[BOBN]

What's all this bollocks of he isn't what we need, don't want him back because of the way he left us?


You would rather we did nothing to get him and watch our rivals get a world class player and strengthen their team the sign him?


Pathetic wumming
Dont be daft.

We have many attacking midfielders, we have no strikers. Spend 25-30m on striker.

Why do you want a failed central midfielder who has been shoved into more advanced positions by arsenal, spain and barca (AM and false 9) that hes fundementally unsuited to (too slow and weak) simply because hes too lazy and tactically thick for central mid?

30 million for that? Think man.

[Niall_Quinn]

It's true though. A proper (as in proper proper) striker has to be top of the list. We could do with two in fact. Chamakh, Park, Giroud, no more of that please. Proper players required. Trouble is this is no longer a squad that's just a few good signings from a realistic challenge. They can say all they want it wasn't possible to invest when Cesc and RvP and Nasri were already here. But that's not true when you know there's extra cash coming in in the future. It's not as if a club like Arsenal is a poor credit risk. The investment required now is to bring us back to where we were a few seasons ago, then more investment is needed on top. Therefore, won't happen.

[Maestro]

most shocking so far is the lack of news regarding the release of:

Arshavin
Bendtner
Park
Squid
Gay Lion
Denilson
Diaby
Gervinho
Chahkma
Santos

a whole team of well paid players contributing absolutely nothing on the pitch for us. take the hit, pay them off and be done with them. will leave us with more room to manoeuvre in the market.

[Xhaka Can’t]

There is news on Santos.

He's back baby!

[Maestro]

There is news on Santos.

He's back baby!


:faint:

[BOBN]

Other joys of the Ignore function...
Oh? Thats too bad. Youre missing out big time :wave:

[Power n Glory]

Dont be daft.

We have many attacking midfielders, we have no strikers. Spend 25-30m on striker.

Why do you want a failed central midfielder who has been shoved into more advanced positions by arsenal, spain and barca (AM and false 9) that hes fundementally unsuited to (too slow and weak) simply because hes too lazy and tactically thick for central mid?

30 million for that? Think man.

I can understand where you’re coming from to an extent. The RVP situation took an ugly turn and I was surprised by the reaction on here so it’s also surprising to hear people want Cesc back at the club. But that’s a side issue.

Not needing Cesc….I disagree with that. Our midfield was the weakest area this year and I think limited players like Pod, Giroud and Walcott would benefit greatly from Cesc’s service. If we splash £30m on a striker that’s unable to create many opportunities of himself, then we’d still experience the same problems. Cesc isn’t an attacking midfield player. He’s a deep laying playmaker and he’s more effective when conducting play from a deeper position. We don’t have that in the squad at the moment. Rosicky is the only player that can come in and inject pace into our play but he won’t start every game. Ramsey, Wilshere, Arteta, Cazorla…they can’t really play those roles and not up to the level we need. Cesc should be playing the Xavi role for us.

[BOBN]

I can understand where you’re coming from to an extent. The RVP situation took an ugly turn and I was surprised by the reaction on here so it’s also surprising to hear people want Cesc back at the club. But that’s a side issue.

Not needing Cesc….I disagree with that. Our midfield was the weakest area this year and I think limited players like Pod, Giroud and Walcott would benefit greatly from Cesc’s service. If we splash £30m on a striker that’s unable to create many opportunities of himself, then we’d still experience the same problems. Cesc isn’t an attacking midfield player. He’s a deep laying playmaker and he’s more effective when conducting play from a deeper position. We don’t have that in the squad at the moment. Rosicky is the only player that can come in and inject pace into our play but he won’t start every game. Ramsey, Wilshere, Arteta, Cazorla…they can’t really play those roles and not up to the level we need. Cesc should be playing the Xavi role for us.
Only way we could play cesc as a deep-lying playmaker is if we get the mythical defensive midfield creature people were banging on about a couple of years ago who can do the work for two men. Press, hold, harry, tackle and an omipresence to die for. Flamini kinda did it for a season but look at him now, hes shot. That one season holding Cescs hand killed him. Its pie in the sky stuff.

The only realistic option is pushing cesc forward just to get him out of the way. spain, barca and us came to this conclusion. Why do you think they all did that even though its obvious he doesnt have the attibutes of a forward and looks more comfortable deeper?

Hes a flawed player with no position. Forget him. The only regret is we didnt get more for him (cos he forced his way out and backstabbed).

[Marc Overmars]

Cisc is a rare hybrid. Not many players can combine technical ability with being a full on GHEL.

He isn't vilified like RVC because he didn't do one at the first opportunity. He was here for a long time as the main guy, eventually the consistent failure of the team combined with the immense success of Barca was bound to lure him away. He's a Barca boy and everyone understood that, I don't feel like we were short changed by him.

It's time for him to come home because he's comfortably better than anyone we have in midfield with the exception of Cultzola.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Other joys of the Ignore function...

You're back on my party list :) as long as you dont forget to show me how to use the ignore function

[Injury Time]

You're back on my party list :) as long as you dont forget to show me how to use the ignore function

"Settings" tab top right of page>
"my account"> "edit ignore list">
Add name of ignoree > happy GW posting/ ignoring

[Power n Glory]

Only way we could play cesc as a deep-lying playmaker is if we get the mythical defensive midfield creature people were banging on about a couple of years ago who can do the work for two men. Press, hold, harry, tackle and an omipresence to die for. Flamini kinda did it for a season but look at him now, hes shot. That one season holding Cescs hand killed him. Its pie in the sky stuff.

The only realistic option is pushing cesc forward just to get him out of the way. spain, barca and us came to this conclusion. Why do you think they all did that even though its obvious he doesnt have the attibutes of a forward and looks more comfortable deeper?

Hes a flawed player with no position. Forget him. The only regret is we didnt get more for him (cos he forced his way out and backstabbed).

You can't put the lack of pressing down to Cesc alone. None of our midfield players press aggressively and it's a team effort.

Cesc plays a more advanced role for Barca because Xavi and Inietsa are first choice players.

[Xhaka Can’t]

Cost and better offers combined with going backwards to a team that is now weaker than the one he left as well as Wenger with only one year left in his contract make his return very very unlikely imo.

[selassie]

It's true though. A proper (as in proper proper) striker has to be top of the list. We could do with two in fact. Chamakh, Park, Giroud, no more of that please. Proper players required. Trouble is this is no longer a squad that's just a few good signings from a realistic challenge. They can say all they want it wasn't possible to invest when Cesc and RvP and Nasri were already here. But that's not true when you know there's extra cash coming in in the future. It's not as if a club like Arsenal is a poor credit risk. The investment required now is to bring us back to where we were a few seasons ago, then more investment is needed on top. Therefore, won't happen.

Yep, the sad thing is we all know nothing is going to be done about it. I'd be extremely surprised if we make any signings of note this summer.

[selassie]

I'd welcome cesc back with open arms tbhf.

Me too, but there are so many things preventing this from ever happening. He's more likely to go to United or City than here.

[Niall_Quinn]

You heard it here first. If Cesc goes to Utd I will be very, very cross at him. By "very, very cross" I mean I'll say, Hmm, modern day players... Anyway, Bayern are showing the way (love them or loathe them) and Barca will have to respond. Daffodil tippy tappy that can be easily crushed by a well drilled team will have to go out the window so there's a role for Fabregas to play at Barca. He'll be a big hit over there in the coming seasons. Spanish skills with GHEL powers on top? Perfect for hitting back at the Germans. He won't be coming to us of course, because it just wouldn't make sense for him to bail now and also it would cost us money which makes the move impossible.

[Cripps_orig]

Being strongly linked with Julio Cesar.

[Cripps_orig]

Bingo. Its funny how people turn a blind eye to these things when they percieve the player to be a big deal. Football fans are inherent cowards.

It will be hilarious when Cesc rejects a move to Arsenal in favour of a move to United. Well they say he loves the club then? :haha:

The guys not even what we need. Spend the money in other areas.
This

[Injury Time]

Being strongly linked with Julio Cesar.

Well if you will hang around his house...

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

anyone who doesnt want cesc here needs to remember that spurs game at WHL when both MNF and MOTD analysis highlighted our lack of through balls to strikers at crucial moments. cesc used to feed the strikers like it was a 24/7 buffet.

[Munchies]

Manchester United could be forced to pay an inflated price for Cesc Fabregas, with Barcelona obliged to give Arsenal half the fee under the terms of his transfer to the Nou Camp. It means Barcelona would have to sell him for about £70million just to break even.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2333511/Cesc-Fabregas-transfer-Manchester-United-Arsenal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-hijack-deal.html#ixzz2UomMXlWQ

:haha:

I think we can say no way it'll happen.

[Cripps_orig]

Hope it does happen tbh.

Mancs get a shite ass player, Barca miss out on the full transfer fee and the board and Wenger get money for more yachts.

[GP]

Manchester United could be forced to pay an inflated price for Cesc Fabregas, with Barcelona obliged to give Arsenal half the fee under the terms of his transfer to the Nou Camp. It means Barcelona would have to sell him for about £70million just to break even.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2333511/Cesc-Fabregas-transfer-Manchester-United-Arsenal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-hijack-deal.html#ixzz2UomMXlWQ

:haha:

I think we can say no way it'll happen.

That's why he's coming home.

[Cripps_orig]

Apparently City are also after him :lol:

[Munchies]

Whoever wrote that contract done a good job tbf :lol:

[Cripps_orig]

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, will be staying at Barcelona this summer despite reported interest from Manchester United and Manchester City.
Full story: Sky Sports

Fabregas will make a decision on his future next week and wants to return to former club Arsenal, who he left for the Nou Camp in 2011.
Full story: Daily Mirror


Good

No thanks

[Munchies]

Cesc is 26 already , wow

[fakeyank]

Time for Cesc to come home tbh.. one of the only players other than RVP who wouldve possibly played in the invincibles team in their prime.

[Injury Time]

You can bet we have a sell on clause :scarf: and I'm sure Barca owe us some cash anyway :rolleyes:


Manchester United could be forced to pay an inflated price for Cesc Fabregas, with Barcelona obliged to give Arsenal half the fee under the terms of his transfer to the Nou Camp. It means Barcelona would have to sell him for about £70million just to break even.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2333511/Cesc-Fabregas-transfer-Manchester-United-Arsenal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-hijack-deal.html#ixzz2UomMXlWQ

:haha:

I think we can say no way it'll happen.
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[BOBN]

Manchester United could be forced to pay an inflated price for Cesc Fabregas, with Barcelona obliged to give Arsenal half the fee under the terms of his transfer to the Nou Camp. It means Barcelona would have to sell him for about £70million just to break even.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2333511/Cesc-Fabregas-transfer-Manchester-United-Arsenal-boss-Arsene-Wenger-hijack-deal.html#ixzz2UomMXlWQ

:haha:

I think we can say no way it'll happen.
Sounds like Darren Dein/Cesc people are feeding stuff to the media in preparation of a move to United.

He knows the only way he can go there (cos hes the slimey type and wont be a man about it like RVP, Adebayor) is if its seems we didnt want him anyway, not that he rejected us. This lays the ground work.

He'd be acceptable behind RVP (not better than a proper second striker like Rooney mind) but I suspect theyd be buying him to play next to Carrick. Carrick can barely cope with his own work nevermind being a lung-busting DM for two. We'd get an extra 20 million and theyd be getting fucked in the hole. Dream scenario :cloud9:

[BOBN]

Time for Cesc to come home tbh.. one of the only players other than RVP who wouldve possibly played in the invincibles team in their prime.
Yeah if you dropped Bergkamp. Up for dropping Bergkamp?

I'd consider it tbh

[PGFC]

Cesc is staying at Barca, He's not coming home or going to Manure.

[Munchies]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BLlkxCbCEAAI8iX.png

And Coral have slashed their odds of Rooney joining us from 20/1 to 8/1 , don't know why however, never going to happen

[Gooner23]

Geoff Arsenal can do one.

Would love it to happen but can't see it.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Geoff's phonecall was probably with AFCCamden or whatever his name is.

[Joker]

Geoff's phonecall was probably with AFCCamden or whatever his name is.

:lol:

[Niall_Quinn]

Geoff Arsenal can do one.

Would love it to happen but can't see it.

Tbf if Geoff says it's happening then it's happening (in Twitterland)

What we have here is a busy time for agents. They'll be doing everything they can to disrupt, destabilise so they can stuff their pockets. Slime stuck to football. Pimps and prostitutes, that's football.

[Niall_Quinn]

Yep, we're buying Fabregas and Rooney. That's really, really going to happen. No doubt about it.

[Munchies]

He's probably trying to get more twitter followers or something, seems like he knows fuck all when people have questioned him just saying he can't say anything more.

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

Or Wenger.

To clear the way to sign Granddi Ngoyi.

[Niall_Quinn]

Or Wenger.

To clear the way to sign Granddi Ngoyi.

We'd all prefer it if you didn't let that one out of the bag, shhhhhhhhh!

[fakeyank]

Yeah if you dropped Bergkamp. Up for dropping Bergkamp?

I'd consider it tbh

No, I'd play him as a substitute instead of Vieira or played him if Vieira was injured. On second thoughts, I wouldve played him in DB10's role towards the last few years of DB10's career or as a substitute.

[Gooner23]

He's probably trying to get more twitter followers or something, seems like he knows fuck all when people have questioned him just saying he can't say anything more.

Desperate attention seeking.

He should be on Goonersweb!

[Grebbo]

Cesc :cloud9:

I'm sure it'll turn out to be a disaster him coming back to us but if he re-signs it will bring joy to my heart.

[GP]

Desperate attention seeking.

He should be on Goonersweb!

He isn't threatening to slit his wrists every five minutes so he'd never fit in on here.

[Munchies]

Clément Grenier will negotiate a new contract with Olympique Lyonnais with a salary increase. If no agreement, the player will leave OL.

What a ****

Nasri would be proud