Summer Transfer Speculation and Shit

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could return for Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue after failing with a move for the France international, 25, in January.
Full story: Daily Telegraph


Wigan midfielder James McCarthy has refused to rule out leaving the DW Stadium in the summer. Republic of Ireland international McCarthy, 22, joined the Latics in 2009 and has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool.
Full story: Daily Mail




who?

No thanks.

[Niall_Quinn]

/thread

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Ahhhhhh. . .wake me up when we sign Felliani

[Cripps_orig]

Ahhhhhh. . .wake me up when we sign Felliani

New version of the wham song?

[KSE Comedy Club]

New version of the wham song?
'Wake me up, when we sign fellaini'
'If you think we'll buy him, then your going crazy!'

[LDG]

'Wake me up, when we sign fellaini'
'If you think we'll buy him, then your going crazy!'
'Wake me up, when we sign fellaini'
'Not some french/african shite!'

:good:

[Letters]

Racialist :sulk:

[KSE Comedy Club]

:good:

:lol:

[fakeyank]

Ahhhhhh. . .wake me up when we sign Felliani

U going into a coma

[Cripps_orig]

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis insists he will do everything he can to keep Manchester City and Arsenal target Edinson Cavani - but admits interested clubs can have him for £54m.
The Uruguay international, 25, has struck 67 goals in 90 league appearances since moving to Naples from Palermo in 2010.
As such he is regarded as one of the most feared forwards in Europe, with a string of suitors monitoring his availability.
De Laurentiis says he has already rejected two big-money offers for the striker and revealed that the player himself is keen to stay at the Stadio San Paolo.
"I am ready to do everything to retain Cavani at Napoli," he told Corriere dello Sport.
"It's not just about money to keep him here - he believes in our project, that's what really matters.
"We have rejected an offer of £47m, which wasn't from Real Madrid, whose bid was less than £43m.
"His clause is £54m and interested clubs know that."


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Cheeky bid?

[Injury Time]

Oh god please make them stop!!!:ilt:

[Niall_Quinn]

Cheeky bid?

Why not? He'd be a good addition to our squad of other £50mill signings.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

New version of the wham song?

More of a self dedicated requiem

[Cripps_orig]

Fiorentina's Stevan Jovetic, 23, has replaced 31-year-old David Villa of Barcelona as the striker at the top of Arsenal's summer hit-list.
Full story: Daily Mirror


Get both

[Özim]

Villa such a BS story and now they've made up another one about paying 25 milllion for someone else :lol:

[Kano]

who, the media? that is what they tend to do.

[Özim]

Yeah they do, their stories work along the line of.....make up a story, once in a while it comes true and then you can claim you were the first to announce it.

The only stories with any real value are the ones that keep coming up time after time for a regular period, no smoke without fire as they say.

[I_Killed_Kenny]

Sakho been touting himself about. we are constantly linked with him. havent seen much of him but when i have he has been impressive and imposing. much more imposing than our current defenders

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Well according to so and so we have. . .started negotiating for Nkoulou

http://m.sportsworldreport.com/articles/10037/20130208/arsenal-transfer-news-nkoulou-official-talks-sakho-summer.htm

are head of the line for Beneteke according to the Mirror

Great how we seemingly become active and ready to use a reported 70 million on players when the window is shut

[I_Killed_Kenny]

dont know much on the nkoulou dude but considering he will probably go to the ACON at some point and with our record of injury prone defenders, maybe not the best choice.

[Niall_Quinn]

Are we really starting this bullshit again just a week after the January bullshit?

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Yes. . .gives you a chance to hone yourself :freetoedit:

[Cripps_orig]

Nothing in the early edition of the gossip pages about us. That's our summer transfers done

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Balague says Chelsea have offered £30 million and Courtois for Falcao.

[Master Splinter]

The best deal for Chelsea would be to get rid of Cech and bring Courtois home.

Jackson Martinez to replace Falcao at Atletico?

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal hand trial to Vasco da Gama youngster Indio

The 16-year-old will spend a week with the north London outfit to gain experience and attempt to impress Gunners scouts ahead of a possible switch when he turns 18 in February 2014

Arsenal have handed a trial to Vasco da Gama’s 16-year-old midfielder Indio, with the view to a potential transfer when he turns 18.

The highly rated youngster understands the short stay is more about gaining experience rather than impressing a possible future club, but he still hopes to catch the eye of Arsene Wenger.

Indio, who hopes to make a permanent move to Europe after his 18th birthday on February 28, 2014, also revealed his admiration for Arsenal star Theo Walcott.

He told Globo Esporte: "I like [Walcott] a lot. His style of play is very fast, which pleases me.

"I'm anxious for this new stage in my life. I'll spend a week at Arsenal. It will be cool, I hope I enjoy it.

"Of course I have the dream of playing for a European club, but everything has its right time. It will be a good experience. I want to learn."

Vasco da Gama’s directors have insisted that the week-long trial does not indicate an imminent move or that the Premier League side will have first refusal once the youngster is able to move to Europe.

Yay

[hobson's choice]

What kinda nickname is that, Indio, Brasilians have run out nicknames, to name a kid Indian.

[Cripps_orig]

Fiorentina could try and sign Southampton striker Gaston Ramirez, 22, if they sell Arsenal target Stevan Jovetic, 23, this summer.
Full story: talkSPORT


Hope Fior get Ramirez. Would love Jovetic here

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has identified Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama as a summer transfer priority and sent a scout to watch him in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Full story: Daily Telegraph


He's shit

[Özil's Panoramic View]

He's shit

Must get then.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

He's shit

Not sure he is shit. . . some reports beg to differ but he wont be worth the silly money Celtic will ask for but one thing is for sure. . .we have caned the arse out of the identifying part already so just buy the guy or STFU

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal will have to fork out at least £17m if they revive their interest in David Villa at the end of the season.
The Gunners were heavily linked with the Spaniard during the recent transfer window, but Barcelona refused to let him leave the Nou Camp.
Villa, who turns 32 later this year, has struggled to win back his first-team place since suffering a broken leg in December 2011 and has managed just eight league starts this season.
But despite the fact his contract expires at the end of next season, El Mundo Deportivo report that Barca will still demand a fee in the region of £17m for any parties interested in luring him away from Catalonia this summer.
And although Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has altered his transfer policy in recent seasons to buy more experienced players, it remains to be seen whether he would sanction such a large outlay on a player of Villa’s age.


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No chance of this happening mainly cos it will kill


Arsenal forward Joel Campbell is preparing to let the club decide on his future in June when his loan with Real Betis ends.
The 20-year-old Costa Rican was sent on a season-long loan spell with the La Liga side after his application for a work permit was turned down and has so far scored twice in 15.
Betis are currently eighth in the table and the youngster is hoping to help his temporary side qualify for Europe which could intensify his inclinations to stay at the Seville-based club.
"Being in a country like Spain and to play in this league means a lot. I want to keep playing well to keep progressing as a player," Campbell told Spanish paper Diario de Sevilla.
"I will concentrate until June and see what will happen after. I'll give everything on the pitch until June, until we reach that date, to see what happens with me.
"Arsenal are in charge of my career and I am longing to play with them, but I'm very comfortable here and I play for Betis wholeheartedly.
"I'm trying to give my all for Betis because they opened the doors for me. We can go ahead and we believe make Europe."



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[Japan Shaking All Over]

17 mil for Villa, 24 for RvP. . .yeah right

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal, Stoke, Liverpool and Everton are competing with big spending Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala to land Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta, 27.
Full story: Izvestia (in Russian)


Must get

[Niall_Quinn]

Yeah, yeah, yeah - latest BS in the papers today is our interest in Valdez. The business end of the season to go and suddenly we discover we are short all over the pitch. Expressing interest and ACTUALLY FUCKING ACTING ON IT when the transfer window is OPEN is what we want. Not bullshit speculation when the windows are shut. Heard it all before. Same old shit. Millions to spend, interest in all the top names - Falcao, Villa, Cavani - fucking don't make me laugh. How many years have we been hearing it now only for the windows to open and the opposite story to emerge? But the shareholders are still winning right? That's the main thing. Fuck the ****s, the sooner they gut the club and piss off the sooner we can get some people in who might have ambition to start rebuilding this club.

Oh wait, it's Usmanov. We're fucked. From a bank to a drug and money laundering operation. Football :rose:

[selassie]

Yeah, yeah, yeah - latest BS in the papers today is our interest in Valdez. The business end of the season to go and suddenly we discover we are short all over the pitch. Expressing interest and ACTUALLY FUCKING ACTING ON IT when the transfer window is OPEN is what we want. Not bullshit speculation when the windows are shut. Heard it all before. Same old shit. Millions to spend, interest in all the top names - Falcao, Villa, Cavani - fucking don't make me laugh. How many years have we been hearing it now only for the windows to open and the opposite story to emerge? But the shareholders are still winning right? That's the main thing. Fuck the ****s, the sooner they gut the club and piss off the sooner we can get some people in who might have ambition to start rebuilding this club.

Oh wait, it's Usmanov. We're fucked. From a bank to a drug and money laundering operation. Football :rose:

yep, totally agree.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are considering a £10m move for Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes, 31.
Full story: The Sun


No thanks. Would rather have Reina

[Cripps_orig]

Arsene Wenger will be given £70m to spend in the summer. Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue, 24, Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 30 , and Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic, 23, are his main targets.
Full story: Daily Telegraph


Don't know what's funnier. Fact they say we will have £70m or the fact they say we will have that much and still go after some unknown French dude

[Niall_Quinn]

Don't know what's funnier. Fact they say we will have £70m or the fact they say we will have that much and still go after some unknown French dude

How long can they continue to sing the same bullshit song without somebody punching them in the face?

[Japan Shaking All Over]

How long can they continue to sing the same bullshit song without somebody punching them in the face?

Don't know but a bird the other night punched me before I could finish asking her whether she went there often. . .

[fakeyank]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4802259/Jack-Wilshere-should-sign-for-Barcelona-says-Dani-Alves.html

The c*nts are back.

Goodbye Jack :wave:

:(

[LDG]

FFS :lol:

[Niall_Quinn]

Don't know but a bird the other night punched me before I could finish asking her whether she went there often. . .

Stop busting into the womens' toilets then (or wear a head guard)

[Niall_Quinn]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4802259/Jack-Wilshere-should-sign-for-Barcelona-says-Dani-Alves.html

The c*nts are back.

Goodbye Jack :wave:

:(

In all respects, violence is the way this should be handled. Everyone fucking dies if Jack is sold. Everyone.

[Master Splinter]

We cannot convince people we are ambitious if sell our best players.

Will we sell Jack?

No. He is a boy who has been trained the Arsenal way. He loves the club and is part of the future of our little bit British core.

Yes, Jebb will stay.

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4802259/Jack-Wilshere-should-sign-for-Barcelona-says-Dani-Alves.html

The c*nts are back.

Goodbye Jack :wave:

:(

Yeah he's gone

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.goal.com/en/news/article?contentId=3763612

Wouldn't mind him

[Edinburgh Gooner]

http://www.goal.com/en/news/article?contentId=3763612

Wouldn't mind him

looks a bit like koscielny. hopefully he is a little bit better

[selassie]

Yeah he's gone

We'll probably sell him to Man United.

[Munchies]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4802259/Jack-Wilshere-should-sign-for-Barcelona-says-Dani-Alves.html

The c*nts are back.

Goodbye Jack :wave:

:(

Well say thanks to Ach in this video, 1:48

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9dGTsA5gTQ

[fakeyank]

Well say thanks to Ach in this video, 1:48

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9dGTsA5gTQ

He will soon come to his senses... he is head shoulders, balls and ankles above the rest of the shit in our team!

[Letters]

It's sad because he clearly does love the club and wants to be successful with us.
You could see how hard he was trying tonight, he ran himself to a standstill.
But who would blame him for leaving? (Well, a lot of twats on here probably would but it would be harsh).

[Kano]

i would. so soon after signing a new contract.

[Dennis Bendtner]

FFS Letters. He is like 10 years old and just signed long-term. I'm sure he's had plenty of opportunity to get out up to now. This is Arsenal not some Ryman League plodders. He's paid well and this is only his second full season. 'Excusing' players in such a way is so lame.

[Niall_Quinn]

Whether he will be allowed to stay is another matter. A 50mill bid a couple of years down the line and he'll be gone. They'll probably move his locker to the new club for him. He's our prize (some might say only) asset and assets are for stripping.

[Munchies]

Whether he will be allowed to stay is another matter. A 50mill bid a couple of years down the line and he'll be gone. They'll probably move his locker to the new club for him. He's our prize (some might say only) asset and assets are for stripping.

Wilshere out = +£50m
Gervinho's brother in = - £2m

+£48m = Winning

http://thisisfutbol.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ArseneWengerSmiling.jpg

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Stop busting into the womens' toilets then (or wear a head guard)

And run the risk of losing my gold membership card to the Peeping Toms Association? No way! I'd rather stick around, making the same mistakes and having girls say they hate me. . .there is irony in there somewhere

[Japan Shaking All Over]

http://www.goal.com/en/news/article?contentId=3763612

Wouldn't mind him

Waiting till the summer to pick,up on a free. . .how very un-us

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal have sent scouts to watch defenders Maxime Gonalons, 23, of Lyon and Torino's Angelo Ogbonna, 24.

Full story: Daily Mail


Wouldn't mind either

[Globalgunner]

We could get them both and 6 months later they will be playing shit like the rest of the team. The players are`nt the problem

[The Emirates Gallactico]

We could get them both and 6 months later they will be playing shit like the rest of the team. The players are`nt the problem

I'm starting to believe this.


Put Messi and Ronaldo in our team and they'll become spineless tippy tappy 5 yard pass merchants instead of the lethal goalscorers they are. We're going to need a complete re-haul of our coaching setup if we want some real changes.

[Letters]

Put Messi and Ronaldo in our team and they'll become spineless tippy tappy 5 yard pass merchants instead of the lethal goalscorers they are. We're going to need a complete re-haul of our coaching setup if we want some real changes.

Not sure about that. When we had the best players we played the best football.
IMO one of our problems right now is that Wenger's trying to get a bunch of players to play great football and they're not quite good enough to. You see it at times in games when things are going well and we start trying to take the piss a bit and often get caught.

[Kano]

I'm starting to believe this.


Put Messi and Ronaldo in our team and they'll become spineless tippy tappy 5 yard pass merchants instead of the lethal goalscorers they are. We're going to need a complete re-haul of our coaching setup if we want some real changes.

To an extent I agree, although those examples are ridiculous – those two are far too strong minded.

It’s the mentality of the team, concentrating far too much on possession over actually moving the ball forward. Just look at Barca, or even Swansea this season. Always moving the ball forward, looking for space to exploit and players to run in behind and move defenders around. The technical ability to do so is there, but the mentality is one where we are scared of losing the ball so almost incessantly moving the ball from side to side or backwards once we get to the edge of the penalty area. Compare this seasons Swansea to last seasons where it was a million passes not leading to enough chances being created, whereas this season laudrup has adopted the Spanish approach of balancing possession with the objective of creating as many chances are possible, always in the forefront of their mind.

We start games scared and pass our way through the games with the same mentality, worried about losing the ball and dealing with a well drilled team and not believing in their own ability enough to do more with the football at their feet apart from the safe option. that went out the door with cesc. him with wilshere behind would've been a dream combo.

[Grebbo]

Wenger with great players is a great manager: Proven. Do dispute. Fact.

Wenger with decent players is a decent manager: Possibly debatable. I'm sure a different manager could get more out of them but could a different manager get this squad to win things? No way IMO.

So the weak link is the players. To me this is obvious. We are never going to compete with Bayern, Manure, City, Chavs whoever when our most expensive player in our history cost £15m. It's impossible.

Stan needs to look at his investment and see that it will go down in value if he doesn't inject some cash. It's like buying a run down house in Mayfair and not spending any money doing it up. Sure, you've got a great piece of real estate but it would be so much better, and worth more, if you tarted it up a bit.

This team needs £100m spent on it to challenge with the big boys. Without that Arsenal FC is going nowhere, no matter who the manager is.

[Özim]

Most managers with great players will be great, so it's not much of a point.

The players aren't the weak link, it's the fact his management is limited that is, if he has to have great players all over the pitch or he can't win a thing then he's going to struggle to even win anything because it's not often you'll get a group of players like we had.

Wenger neither gets the best out of players, nor does he uses tactics or decent coaching (it seems) to make the most out of what he has. At the end of the day you can make all the excuses you want but he's the one that hand picked those players, if they're not good enough he only has himself to blame.

We need better players yes, but the way he spends the money is part of the problem, he buys nobodies and kids when he could use all the money spent to buy one or two top players that would make a difference. But it's long been clear established stars aren't his style.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

"Weak link is the players" - who bought all that dross? I would definitely love to see how much our squad cost to assembly as opposed to that of the Mancs.

[Grebbo]

Name a manager around today who's won anything of note without having great players.

[Grebbo]

"Weak link is the players" - who bought all that dross? I would definitely love to see how much our squad cost to assembly as opposed to that of the Mancs.

I'd say we'd be at least half the cost of the Mancs!

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Klopp comes to mind.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

I'd say we'd be at least half the cost of the Mancs!

Really now? Ok.

[Özim]

Name a manager around today who's won anything of note without having great players.
Ferguson, some of his teams haven't been all that good and yet he's won stuff. Crooknapp with Portsmouth (FA Cup), McLeish and he's rubbish (you did say win stuff a cup is a cup at the end of the day).

Obviously the better players you have the easier it is, but it's the way the whole team has no fight, no desire, no soul, he can't even get them to chase or close down the opposition.

In the old days when we had an average squad we won stuff as well, simply because of tactics, coaching, motivation and players who actually worked themselves into the ground.

Just look at Milan yesterday, they're hardly a team of world stars and yet they beat Barca using organisation, tactics and hard work.

[Grebbo]

Really now? Ok.

Of course - you think otherwise??!!

De Gay £18m
Rio £30m
Jones £16m
Rooney £25m
RVP £24m
Nani & Anderson £20m?
Carrick £18m
Kagawa £18m?

C'mon it's not even debatable.

[Özim]

Klopp comes to mind.
Yeah there's another one, there's probably loads more as well.

[Kano]

Wenger with great players is a great manager: Proven. Do dispute. Fact.

Wenger with decent players is a decent manager: Possibly debatable. I'm sure a different manager could get more out of them but could a different manager get this squad to win things? No way IMO.

So the weak link is the players. To me this is obvious. We are never going to compete with Bayern, Manure, City, Chavs whoever when our most expensive player in our history cost £15m. It's impossible.

Stan needs to look at his investment and see that it will go down in value if he doesn't inject some cash. It's like buying a run down house in Mayfair and not spending any money doing it up. Sure, you've got a great piece of real estate but it would be so much better, and worth more, if you tarted it up a bit.

This team needs £100m spent on it to challenge with the big boys. Without that Arsenal FC is going nowhere, no matter who the manager is.
it's this sort of polarisation of the argument that frustrates the hell out of me.

most of us could live with how things are panning out if we at least displayed an attitude toward trying our very best. it is becoming more and more apparent over time that we are not, by settling for the bare minimum every time and lauding it as some sort of success. i really and truly could not care if we get fourth or not this season. it will be nothing to celebrate and will only lead to the same old journey next season.

so could another manager get more out of this lot? definitely. will he have a chance to win anything? yes. there are cups available to do that. it isn't all about the league. but most importantly, we might just get some pride back in watching our team being a bit more flexible in its approach which will hopefully mean not being out of contention for everything come february every season.

we could give wenger 500m to spend right now and i am convinced he would find a way to mismanage the squad to leave us with nothing again. either through selection, tactics or (mis)control of the players personalties off the pitch in preparation.

he has chosen this route and has to take the blame for the dwindling quality of the team. just look back to our replacement for song this season and that says it all.

yes he proved he could win things with mentally strong players quite some time ago now but those 'edges' have been eaten away by the rest of the football field and his ability to be a really cutting edge, successful manager has gone. don't get me wrong, he's still a good manager as you don't qualify into the knock out stages of the cl or get to fifth being shit but quite frankly, we can do better. i never thought i'd be so adament that he needs to go but i've seen enough now to realise his time has come.

[Grebbo]

Ferguson, some of his teams haven't been all that good and yet he's won stuff. Crooknapp with Portsmouth (FA Cup), McLeish and he's rubbish (you did say win stuff a cup is a cup at the end of the day).

Obviously the better players you have the easier it is, but it's the way the whole team has no fight, no desire, no soul, he can't even get them to chase or close down the opposition.

In the old days when we had an average squad we won stuff as well, simply because of tactics, coaching, motivation and players who actually worked themselves into the ground.

Just look at Milan yesterday, they're hardly a team of world stars and yet they beat Barca using organisation, tactics and hard work.

We Beat Barca two seasons ago didn't we? Not the best example to use for your argument unless you think Wenger has declined so massively in two seasons (or perhaps it is the quality of our players that has declined).

There's no point debating this really as it's never ending. All I think is nothing significant will change in removing Wenger unless the new manager is able to sign world class players.

[Grebbo]

Klopp comes to mind.

Would I swap Wenger for Klopp? Yes.

Redknapp and McLeish not so much.

[Özim]

We Beat Barca two seasons ago didn't we? Not the best example to use for your argument unless you think Wenger has declined so massively in two seasons (or perhaps it is the quality of our players that has declined).

There's no point debating this really as it's never ending. All I think is nothing significant will change in removing Wenger unless the new manager is able to sign world class players.
Barca caned us that night but missed a host of chances (unlike them), didn't we go 20 minutes without touching the ball at the beginning of the 1st half? We were pretty lucky that night, on any other day it would have been a thrashing. We also lost the tie in the end.

I think it will change, a manager might actually sign better players, build a team with more fight and desire and actually care about domestic cups. That's a big change in itself, all this guy cares about is 4th place.

[Özim]

Would I swap Wenger for Klopp? Yes.

Redknapp and McLeish not so much.
Maybe not but the point is they won stuff without top players.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Maybe not but the point is they won stuff without top players.

Yup. Even if it was the Mickey Mouse Cup, or the FA Cup (just when did this cup stop meaning anything to us? Well and truly sacrificed for Lord Goon's prized 4th place trophy), they won something.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Wenger with great players is a great manager: Proven. Do dispute. Fact.

Wenger with decent players is a decent manager: Possibly debatable. I'm sure a different manager could get more out of them but could a different manager get this squad to win things? No way IMO.

So the weak link is the players. To me this is obvious. We are never going to compete with Bayern, Manure, City, Chavs whoever when our most expensive player in our history cost £15m. It's impossible.

Stan needs to look at his investment and see that it will go down in value if he doesn't inject some cash. It's like buying a run down house in Mayfair and not spending any money doing it up. Sure, you've got a great piece of real estate but it would be so much better, and worth more, if you tarted it up a bit.

This team needs £100m spent on it to challenge with the big boys. Without that Arsenal FC is going nowhere, no matter who the manager is.

I'm also starting to wonder how much of the organisational superiority of the Invincible era side was down to those players taking personal responsibility for themselves rather than Wenger drilling it into them. It's not hard to have a well balanced and organised team when you have strong leaders like Vieira, Sol, Freddie, Henry etc etc all making sure everyone pulled their weight and knew what their role was. In fact this has been made more transparent in quite a few interviews from the invicible squad since then who've made it clear about the bollocking they'd get from their fellow team members whenever they weren't performing.

It's public knowledge that Wenger isn't the type that yells or gives inspirational talks towards his players to motivate them, that's not his style. That was very well when things were fine but now when we're seeing year on year failure to sort out basic footballing concepts like marking from corners and defending as a team and closing down space then that's simply not good enough.

As great as the invincibles were one of it's biggest failures was that we simply didn't win enough titles during their dominance that we really should have had. Back to back PL titles (the Arsenal like collapse of 02/03 still haunts me), Wayne Bridge's goal, FA cup exit in 03/04, ignoring the Carling Cup etc etc we really didn't maximise our trophy haul during those years - had Wenger been more proactive at certain key moments I think we would have won more. Ferguson would have extracted more trophies from that squad, of that I'm certain. It pains me to see Ferguson win more titles with what I consider lesser sides than our great invicible team.

Wenger's world class at discovering young talented players cheaply and developing them into stars, of that there's few better and he's the best manager at extracting the best value for money when it comes for transfers as evidenced by our remarkable achievement of continually posting transfer surpluses year on year our and yet managing to finish in the top four, but I really am doubting his credentials at drilling teams and make them organised and hard to beat.

[Cripps_orig]

Name a manager around today who's won anything of note without having great players.

Alex Ferguson. Barring a couple of players, their squad is shit

[AKBapologist]

won fuck all last year and thats with rooney, giggs and scholes. Without rvps goals theyd be 3rd.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal want to sign Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah, 18, who has been instrumental in Watford's promotion push to the Premier League.
Full story: Daily Star


Yay

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna, 30, looks set to leave this summer - he is reportedly disappointed to have been offered only a one-year contract extension with the Gunners.
Full story: The Guardian

Manchester United winger Nani, 26, is likely to leave the club this summer. Arsenal may renew their interest in the player.
Full story: The Independent


This offering players aged 30 and over only a one year deal is another reason why we are so shit

I'd take Nani

[Marc Overmars]

Not sure about Nani, he has a lot of ability but just seems to be a bit of a fairweather. If Fergie couldn't turn him into a mini-Ronaldo then I doubt Wenget can.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are favourites to sign Italian defender Angelo Ogbonna, 24, from Torino.
Full story: Metro


He's decent enough

[Munchies]

Wenger keen to bolster Arsenal squad but urges caution in transfer market (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/02/22/3772990/wenger-keen-to-bolster-arsenal-squad-but-urges-caution-in?source=breakingnews&ICID=HP_BN_3)

"I think, now, we are in a stronger situation where we can spend some money," he told the club's official website.

"We went out to spend money at Christmas but we didn't find the players.

"I also believe we have to be faithful to what this club is about, which is to give a chance to the young players we educate - that is vital. Therefore [we should only] bring in the players who really give us a plus.

"If we find tomorrow a player of top, top, top quality, we will take him."

-----
Same old same old , not only do we need players (not one player :pal: ) , but what are you being paid £7m a year for then ffs

[Xhaka Can’t]

True. A whopping salary and a worldwide scouting network and he couldn't land a single player? If that is true it actually demonstrates more incompetence and an inability to operate in todays transfer market than holding a belief that what you currently have in your team will somehow work out,

[LDG]

I actually agree with what he says, and i believe in the same principles.

But firstly, you know it's guff, and an obvious tact used every year around season ticket renewal time. This is the same PR bullshit. We will get to the summer, and they will not spend money, and we will sell our better players. AGAIN.

Secondly, the beliefs he has about the current team and his ideology on youth development has been shown to be a failure.

Arsenal never used to publicise whether they spend and whether they had cash to do it. That website is a filthy piece of ahit which should only be used for the fixture list, and tickets if you can be fucked to buy them.

[Power n Glory]

It's the same shit from him everytime!

[Xhaka Can’t]

It might be more difficult to sell our 'better' players this summer. Challenging times ahead indeed.

[Cripps_orig]

League Cup winners Swansea fear they may face a fight to keep 28-year-old captain Ashley Williams. Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham have all been linked with summer moves for the Wales centre-back.
Full story: Metro


Can't see him wanting to take a step down and join us

[Niall_Quinn]

It might be more difficult to sell our 'better' players this summer. Challenging times ahead indeed.

I think this summer might be one of building for the future transfers. A lot of work can be put in preparing the ground for Jacks move in a couple of years so I don't necessarily see the summer window as a complete write off. If only Theo could find a bit of form he's still a sneaky option. He may be setting himself to peak at the right moment so no worries yet about his abject performances. Not sure if we could engineer a Cazorla wants to go home crisis and the get away selling him to City, but PHW could be rolled out to thank any disgruntled or incredulous fans for their interest in the club's affairs.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

normally i wouldnt care if sagna left but we need to stop this rot of players leaving hence why i think its crucial we keep him. sure we can replace him cause he has been absolute dog this season but if it means we end this circle of unrest then be it, just give him a new contract even though he's been shit. the wider context and message is more important here.

theo broke the cycle but its important we keep it going. cant go 1 step forward then 2 back.

plus im sure cafu will break into the first team soon anyway. sagna can rot on the bench. he'd actually be a very good back up to have.

[Fist of Lehmann]

Wenger keen to bolster Arsenal squad but urges caution in transfer market (http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/02/22/3772990/wenger-keen-to-bolster-arsenal-squad-but-urges-caution-in?source=breakingnews&ICID=HP_BN_3)


Signing Monreal showed that there is a way if you have the will.
2-3 months of Andre Santos must have been a bridge too far.

I wonder about the "what this club is about" comment too. I particularly wonder whether the self-professed core values of the club haven't been co-opted for spin making purposes.

[RomfordPele]

normally i wouldnt care if sagna left but we need to stop this rot of players leaving hence why i think its crucial we keep him. sure we can replace him cause he has been absolute dog this season but if it means we end this circle of unrest then be it, just give him a new contract even though he's been shit. the wider context and message is more important here.

theo broke the cycle but its important we keep it going. cant go 1 step forward then 2 back.

plus im sure cafu will break into the first team soon anyway. sagna can rot on the bench. he'd actually be a very good back up to have.

Think people are too harsh on Sagna. He remains one of our best players and our strongest defender by a mile. He's been exposed this season because no bugger else offers him any protection on counter attacks - theo doesn't do defence, without song there is no one tracking across effectively from a defensive midfield position, and mertesacker not mobile enough to cover any more than the central channel.

It would be beyond madness to sell him when you need his experience to help jenkinson develop - it would show we've learnt absolutely nothing from the last 8 years.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal face competition from Italian trio Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan to secure fiery Athletic Bilbao defender Fernando Amorebieta, 27, on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Full story: skysports.com


Is he a nutter?

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Perhaps we can tempt him over here through the superior English cuisine and culture.

[Cripps_orig]

ARSENE WENGER is eyeing up a £7.5million summer move for Eintracht Frankfurt star Sebastian Rode.
SunSport can reveal the Gunners have been tracking the Germany Under-21 defensive midfielder.
Rode, 22, is considered one of the Bundesliga’s rising stars and Arsenal face stiff competition from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
It is understood he would jump at the chance to play in the Premier League.
He has just 16 months left on his contract and has so far refused to sign a new deal which means Eintracht will have to cash in at the end of the season or risk losing him for nothing.
This season Gunners boss Wenger has repeatedly raved about the Bundesliga being Europe’s hotbed of talent.
Arsenal desperately need to shore up their midfield by bringing in a ball-getter who will shield the backline.
Snatching Rode from under the noses of Bayern and Dortmund would be a coup — but more importantly it will be a big boost for the quality and depth of Arsenal’s squad.


Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4812571/Eintracht-midfielder-Sebastian-Rode-eyed-by-Arsenal-at-75m.html#ixzz2M97WS7Dowho?

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are eyeing a move for Feyenoord full-back Daryl Janmaat, 23, as the club consider possible replacements for Bacary Sagna, 30, who is stalling on signing a new contract.
Full story: Metro


Jenkinson :rose:

[Cripps_orig]

Linked with Afellay again

And some unknown French African dude called Chedjou from Lille. Our last one was such a success from there

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.talksport.co.uk/magazine/features/130304/arsenal-transfer-rumours-six-targets-who-could-solve-gunners-defensive-f-192909?p=5

Buy all 6

[Japan Shaking All Over]

http://www.talksport.co.uk/magazine/features/130304/arsenal-transfer-rumours-six-targets-who-could-solve-gunners-defensive-f-192909?p=5

Buy all 6

Yeah and play them all at the same time :good:

[Niall_Quinn]

http://www.talksport.co.uk/magazine/features/130304/arsenal-transfer-rumours-six-targets-who-could-solve-gunners-defensive-f-192909?p=5

Buy all 6

Poxy site is just one big advert, couldn't be arsed sticking around to have all that shit flashed at me. The ****s who design websites these days really have no clue.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsene Wenger wants to sign Ashley Williams, 28, from Swansea City at the end of the season, having lost faith in his central-defensive partnership of Thomas Vermaelen and Per Mertesacker.

Full story: The Guardian


Better than Verm

[Japan Shaking All Over]

I think it may be time to have at least one no nonsense CB

[Niall_Quinn]

I think it may be time to have at least one no nonsense CB

Why? We'd only insist on training him.

[Gooner23]

Wenger could buy Vidic and Kompany and they'd turn in to calamities.

Can't see any centre back improving uis until we get a new manager.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could make a summer move for 20-year-old Auxerre striker Yaya Sanogo.
Full story: Metro

Arsenal are preparing to join the race for Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski. The 24-year-old Polish forward is also being targeted by Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
Full story: caughtoffside.com


I wonder which one we are more likely to get...

[fakeyank]

I wonder which one we are more likely to get...

None. Our squad is very strong and we only need super quality to win the league, Europa, CC and FA Cup. Oh, do not forget, we also will win Emirates Cup! :trophy:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

I wonder which one we are more likely to get...

I wonder? Lewinsky would be great. . .if only she could get Bill's balls out her mouth

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Read that The Express was rumnning a story about Song coming back. . .cough feck cough off

[Xhaka Can’t]

Read that The Express was rumnning a story about Song coming back. . .cough feck cough off

If he bring Cesc back, he is welcome.

[Kano]

I wonder which one we are more likely to get...
I wonder how much of that 'article' is absolute bollocks.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal and Manchester City are both looking at AZ Alkmaar midfielder Adam Maher, 19, who has previously been assessed by scouts from Tottenham.
Full story: Daily Mail


Heard this dude is pretty decent. We won't get him

[Niall_Quinn]

Get these guys back. They are all on frees.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glsaOQka-Mg

[Injury Time]

Get these guys back. They are all on frees.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glsaOQka-Mg
:rose: only compilation we have now is Arsenal mingers :upset:

[Cripps_orig]

Chelsea are prepared to sell Fernando Torres for £15m, only two years after signing the Spaniard, 28, in a £50m deal from Liverpool
Full story: Express


Must Get

Better than Giroud

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal could reignite their interest in 29-year-old Malaga midfielder Jeremy Toulalan over the summer.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Arsenal sent a scout to monitor 23-year-old Saint Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this weekend as they ponder a summer swoop.
Full story: Metro


Would rather have Isco

No thanks.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

@MirrorFootball: Rich pickings: Manchester City defender Micah Richards emerges as surprise target for Arsenal http://t.co/fQZN5fYbBy #transfers"

Better than what we'll be left with, tbh.

[Niall_Quinn]

@MirrorFootball: Rich pickings: Manchester City defender Micah Richards emerges as surprise target for Arsenal http://t.co/fQZN5fYbBy #transfers"

Better than what we'll be left with, tbh.

He has an impressive injury record, must get (for the treatment room)

[Özim]

Richards is a pretty decent player all in all.

[Kano]

micah is a british kolo toure. shit.

[Cripps_orig]

Toure shit? :blink:

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

toure has been quality recently.

[Cripps_orig]

Out of contract this summer as well. Time another invincible came home tbh

[Japan Shaking All Over]

@MirrorFootball: Rich pickings: Manchester City defender Micah Richards emerges as surprise target for Arsenal http://t.co/fQZN5fYbBy #transfers"

Better than what we'll be left with, tbh.

Not the first time

[milla]

Toure shit? :blink:

Back then Toure was an amazing defender. :coffee:

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is set to renew his efforts to sign 21-year-old Celtic defensive player Victor Wanyama.
Full story: Daily Star


No thanks.

[Static]

No thanks.
Why not?

[Cripps_orig]

He's a cheap option, not better than what we have, has looked shit a lot this season after a decent start.

We need someone who we know wont flop ie a big name player. He isn't one

[Static]

He's a cheap option, not better than what we have, has looked shit a lot this season after a decent start.

We need someone who we know wont flop ie a big name player. He isn't one
Such as?

[Cripps_orig]

No idea. I don't work as a scout. I'm sure there will be plenty of better players on the move this summer. Might cost more of course but the whole point of moving to a bigger stadium was so we can get these players. Add the ridiculous ticket prices and the club is swimming in money so that's not a problem

[Kano]

have you hit your head or something? how much do you think wenger or anyone at this club is going to sanction for a 'big player' transfer?

[Cripps_orig]

That's the problem. The money is there. Of that, there is no doubt but Wenger and our beloved board refuse to spend it o the club and would rather keep it for themselves.

Sooner we get the Arabs/Usmanov in the better

[Kano]

so we won't be getting in any big name players, rather guys like this.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Prefer Wenger continues to cheap it out till he leaves, tbh.

Think we all know why.

[Cripps_orig]

And thus we don't improve

I am hoping against all hope that Wenger will have seen how shit our only January signing has been cos he was the cheap option and will splash the cash

[Cripps_orig]

Prefer Wenger continues to cheap it out till he leaves, tbh.

Think we all know why.
Ideally yes but we don't know when he's leaving and he'll probably sign a new contract. Why walk away from £7m a year in a job where he doesn't have to do much?

[Kano]

he'll spend maybe 30-40 mill - on about 20 players and we'll carry on as we are.

i think this forum might die by the time wenger decides to leave.

[Cripps_orig]

he'll spend maybe 30-40 mill - on about 20 players and we'll carry on as we are.

i think this forum might die by the time wenger decides to leave.
Might be for the best. Haven't won a thing since GW was created.

[Kano]

someone needs to email wenger. i think we might have just cracked it.

[Munchies]

La Liga: Arsenal's Joel Campbell hints he would like to stay at Real Betis

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8545968/La-Liga-Arsenal-s-Joel-Campbell-hints-he-would-like-to-stay-at-Real-Betis

Haha, even our loaned out players would rather not stay with us

[Özim]

La Liga: Arsenal's Joel Campbell hints he would like to stay at Real Betis

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8545968/La-Liga-Arsenal-s-Joel-Campbell-hints-he-would-like-to-stay-at-Real-Betis

Haha, even our loaned out players would rather not stay with us
Who can blame him, sunshine, Spanish women, technical football and no billy bullsh*t droning on about sharpness, quality of our play, 4th place trophies and the stuff he always does every single day of the week.

[hobson's choice]

so we won't be getting in any big name players, rather guys like this.

Reality is, there are no real great big name players out there at the moment, especially ones who are available.

Football right now is lacking true quality, which makes even harder for clubs with our philosophy.

[Niall_Quinn]

Reality is, there are no real great big name players out there at the moment, especially ones who are available.

Football right now is lacking true quality, which makes even harder for clubs with our philosophy.

Makes it easier for us doesn't it? Claiming there are no top, top, top quality players out there. Means we can sell without buying and have an excuse, as bullshit as that excuse might be. Plenty of players out there better than Gervinho. Like me for instance, or you.

[hobson's choice]

Makes it easier for us doesn't it? Claiming there are no top, top, top quality players out there. Means we can sell without buying and have an excuse, as bullshit as that excuse might be. Plenty of players out there better than Gervinho. Like me for instance, or you.

Honestly I don't know anymore, it seems like the scouting has dropped big time at this club. Or maybe it's a case of the person whose job is it to make these deals and secure players when we have the opportunity to. Whom simply aren't up to it, and can't get the job done. And we get stuck with slightly above average. Cause it seems like we take forever to sort deals out, and whenever we are in competition with other clubs for any decent players, we lose out.

[Cripps_orig]

Beat Man Utd to Ramsey tbh

Oh you said decent players....

[Cripps_orig]

Hamburg will attempt to land Arsenal outcast Nicklas Bendtner, 25, at the end of the season. Bendtner has been on loan with Italian side Juventus.
Full story: talkSPORT

Arsenal are set to make a move for Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol, 27.
Full story: CaughtOffside.com


Hope both stories are true

[Joker]

http://www.theweek.co.uk/football/premier-league/51922/arsenal-lukas-podolski-summer-juventus

Could be BS but would be a big blow to lose him. He drifts out of games a lot but he's quite efficient in terms of goals and assists.

[Injury Time]

http://www.theweek.co.uk/football/premier-league/51922/arsenal-lukas-podolski-summer-juventus

Could be BS but would be a big blow to lose him. He drifts out of games a lot but he's quite efficient in terms of goals and assists.
Little bit profit :trophy:

[Cripps_orig]

Barcelona expect Arsenal to bid for goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 31, in the summer. However, boss Arsene Wenger is still weighing up a move for Liverpool's Pepe Reina as an alternative.
Full story: Daily Mail


Valdes can fuck off. Time Reina came home tbh

[Niall_Quinn]

Little bit profit :trophy:

This must be music to the ears of our loyal and dedicated shareholder. We're so good at this now we can shift a player for profit in a mere season. Think of the possibilities. Engineer some sort of fallout with Wilshere and add him to the mix and we could be looking at a spectacularly successful summer. Is this why Podolski has spent so much time on the bench? Has he always been passing through? Rack your brains, no idea is too dumb, just put it out there, blue sky it, run it up the flagpole, who else can we sell? Names please, let's make some fucking money!

[Özim]

Valdes can fuck off. Time Reina came home tbh
Valdes, no thanks, highly overrated.

[Marc Overmars]

Valdes is an interesting one, he coasts through most games with nothing to do because of how good Barca are. I don't think anyone really knows how good or bad he might be.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

I kind of like that Guzan fellow....looks a much better keeper than Ches.

Being American, he's probably spent his life soaring through the air catching handeggs, which explains the athleticism he's displayed between the sticks for Villa.

Must get.

[Cripps_orig]

Valdes is an interesting one, he coasts through most games with nothing to do because of how good Barca are. I don't think anyone really knows how good or bad he might be.

He makes far too many mistakes for someone who doesn't have much to do. Reina is the biggest Must Gets since Suarez

[Munchies]

Reina ? He's been awful this season

[fakeyank]

Reina ? He's been awful this season

He has been awful the last couple of seasons. Never saw the need for him.

Guzan on the other hand is a good call..

[Globalgunner]

Reina is better than anything we've got but thats like saying whoopimg cough is better than syphylis. If we really need a good keeper we can skip both Valdes and Reina and just look elsewhere in the Epl. Pretty much every other club has a better keeper than our shower of mediocres

[Cripps_orig]

Begovic? With Scrotes recently getting that keeper Buttface whoever, he might be sold

[Unai Tea]

Begovic? With Scrotes recently getting that keeper Buttface whoever, he might be sold

He might be sold certainly....but not to a parcel of penny pinching time wasters like us.

[Cripps_orig]

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup fears defender Ashley Williams, 28, could be tempted by Arsenal at the end of the season.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Cameroon defender Nicolas N'koulou, 22, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal, is set to leave Marseille this summer.
Full story: Sky Sports


Williams can replace Verm

No thanks.

[Cripps_orig]

Skipper Thomas Vermaelen and keeper Wojciech Szczesny are facing the exit at Arsenal after Arsene Wenger loses patience with duo.
Full story: Daily Mail

Arsene Wenger insists he has no intention of quitting Arsenal before his contract expires at the end of next season.
Full story: Metro

Arsenal are preparing a summer bid for Southampton's Uruguayan forward Gaston Ramirez.
Full story: Caught Offside

German club Wolfsburg are planning to launch a bid for Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker.
Full story: talkSPORT


Bye

Ffs

Who?

No thanks

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Arsene Wenger insists he has no intention of quitting Arsenal before his contract expires at the end of next season.
Full story: Metro

Ffs


Devastating revelation that bit.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal's top summer target is £30m Malaga midfielder Isco, 20.
Full story: Daily Star


If this happens, Wenger will be forgiven

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Agreed but realistically. . . .? the glaring need is all things defensive. . .striker would be handy

[Niall_Quinn]

If this happens, Wenger will be forgiven

Sounds like we have a £40mill sell-on tied up. Good business and we'll get to see him play for a year too. Fingers crossed we can still pull the deal off when we lower the bid to £4mill plus Denilson.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

The 25p that Denilson adfs to the deal could be what swings things in our favour :good:

[Injury Time]

The 25p that Denilson adfs to the deal could be what swings things in our favour :good:
No we pay them £40m to take him away, they let us swap shirts with him in the Emirates Cup :trophy:

[Cripps_orig]

German side Wolfsburg are considering a summer move for 28-year-old Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker.
Full story: Daily Express

Arsenal are ready to make Swansea an offer for their highly rated goalkeeper Michel Vorm, 29, to finally solve their problems between the sticks.
Full story: Metro

Arsenal's victories against Bayern Munich and Swansea came after the team's defence decided to sit down and review their poor performance against Tottenham on video.
Full story: Daily Telegraph


No thanks

Better than who we have

So nothing to do with wenger

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Or Bould for that matter

[Niall_Quinn]

No thanks

Better than who we have

So nothing to do with wenger

Doubt they could have got away with dropping the captain without at least mentioning the decision to Wenger.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Doubt they could have got away with dropping the captain without at least mentioning the decision to Wenger.

Unless it was from the top of a very high building. . .

[LDG]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-stevan-jovetic-1771855


Arsenal are prepared to smash their transfer record to sign Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic in the summer, according to Metro.

The Gunners' previous highest payment for a player was the £15million spent on bringing Andriy Arshavin from Zenit St Petersburg, although the Russian is expected to leave The Emirates at the end of the season.

Jovetic will have a chance to impress potential suitors when he turns out for Montenegro against England in Friday's World Cup qualifier.

[Cripps_orig]

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 30, is the surprise name on Arsenal's six-man shortlist to replace goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny next season.
Full story: Daily Mail

Paris St-Germain are favourites to beat English clubs Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle to the signing of highly-rated Gabon forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 23.
Full story: Metro


No thanks

They can have him

[IBK]

No thanks

They can have him

Fark no to Cech. Been dogshite for a season or more now...

[GP]

Fark no to Cech. Been dogshite for a season or more now...

He's been shit since he had his head caved in at Reading.

[Marc Overmars]

Cech is still capable of making some worldy saves but is general play has not been the same since he was clattered.

[Kano]

Suffered for quite a while after that reading hit but over the past couple of seasons has regained his all round ground. An absolute massive upgrade on anything we have here at the moment, a real world class keeper. One of the main reasons the chavs won the cl last season too.

[Power n Glory]

84 rating in Fifa 13...he's shit! :lol:

[Kano]

3rd best keeper. Fact!

[Master Splinter]

He can go from the sublime to the ridiculous in the same passage of play these days.

For those first few years at Chelsea though, I don't think I'd ever seen a better keeper. He was almost flawless. Then Hunt used the force.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Arsenal are among clubs to have expressed interest in Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez.

http://t.co/Z23LCqmNBn

Bit of a must get.

Better than anything we have atm, tbh.

Plus, would only be fair for them to throw us a bone for once after years of poaching our quality players.

[GP]

http://t.co/Z23LCqmNBn

Bit of a must get.

Better than anything we have atm, tbh.

Plus, would only be fair for them to throw us a bone for once after years of poaching our quality players.

I'll wait for Maccy's verdict.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

http://t.co/Z23LCqmNBn

Bit of a must get.

Better than anything we have atm, tbh.

Plus, would only be fair for them to throw us a bone for once after years of poaching our quality players.

God, we'd be lucky if Barca would sell us a dodgy motor. . .they've had the pick of our stars over the years but when we come a knocking for one of their over 30 soon to be out of contract, just coming back from injury, not starting eleven striker we get the 'speak to my hand treatment'

. . .still bitter about our once great 'poach a youngun' policy me gusses

[fakeyank]

http://t.co/Z23LCqmNBn

Bit of a must get.

Better than anything we have atm, tbh.

Plus, would only be fair for them to throw us a bone for once after years of poaching our quality players.

:haha:

This is the player that stood out as Arsenal potential in that article St Etienne's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang :bow:

[IBK]

Suffered for quite a while after that reading hit but over the past couple of seasons has regained his all round ground. An absolute massive upgrade on anything we have here at the moment, a real world class keeper. One of the main reasons the chavs won the cl last season too.

I agree that he came back to something like his best after that incident. Dropped off badly over the past season, though.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

I'll wait for Maccy's verdict.

I'm led to believe he was very good for Udinese and he did play well at the World Cup and in qualifying for it.

At Barca though (more this season) he has been dreadful. Missed sitter guaranteed every match.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

I'm led to believe he was very good for Udinese and he did play well at the World Cup and in qualifying for it.

At Barca though (more this season) he has been dreadful. Missed sitter guaranteed every match.

On that account, maybe a change of environment is just what he needs to get back his form.

[Kano]

i think he has suffered like a lot of players not bought up into the barca system, much like we have seen at arsenal.

when sanchez first arrived he seemed to have more of a selfish streak about him and he was waltzing round defenders for fun but he seems to have lost that directness to his game.

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4850453/Isaiah-Brown-set-for-a-transfer-tug-of-war-between-Arsenal-n-Chelsea.html

No thanks.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4850453/Isaiah-Brown-set-for-a-transfer-tug-of-war-between-Arsenal-n-Chelsea.html

No thanks.

Why not? Could very well be the next TW14.

[Cripps_orig]

Doubt it

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Why not? Could very well be the next TW14.

Tony Woodcock? Didnt know most on here could reminisce so far back. , .

[Cripps_orig]

Athletic Bilbao's Venezuelan defender Fernando Amorebieta, 27, is waiting for Arsenal to make a move for him.
Full story: Daily Express

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 30, has dismissed speculation he could be in line for a move to London rivals Arsenal, saying he couldn't imagine playing for the Gunners.
Full story: Evening Standard


Better than Verm and Kos.

No thanks.

[LDG]

Tony Woodcock? Didnt know most on here could reminisce so far back. , .

A little known fact about Tony Woodcock, is that he actually did have a wooden cock.

[Injury Time]

A little known fact about Tony Woodcock, is that he actually did have a wooden cock.

And is the inventor of the onesie...

[fakeyank]

Why not? Could very well be the next TW14.

Another player who will take more than 5 years to reach half his potential.. no thanks!

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Another player who will take more than 5 years to reach half his potential.. no thanks!

:lol:

That bit was specifically meant for Ach.

[hobson's choice]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4850453/Isaiah-Brown-set-for-a-transfer-tug-of-war-between-Arsenal-n-Chelsea.html

No thanks.
I would have no problem with us buying him, I just don't the coaching staff to properly develop him.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are considering a move for Sochaux's 22-year-old right back Sebastien Corchia with Bacary Sagna expected to leave the Emirates Stadium in the summer. (The Times)

Juventus are set to move for Torino's Italy defender Angelo Ogbonna, 24, who has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal.
Full story: talkSPORT




Another nobody from France to go with the likes of Giroud and koscielny.

Must Get

[Dennis]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4850453/Isaiah-Brown-set-for-a-transfer-tug-of-war-between-Arsenal-n-Chelsea.html

No thanks.


Woman i work with her son is his best mate

apparently we've been chasing him for ages. our staff had to hide in his house when the albion staff came round to see him!

must get (so i can get free tickets)

[Lord Nelson]

Tony Woodcock? Didnt know most on here could reminisce so far back. , .

I was at Aston Villa v Arsenal in the 80's when he (Tony Woodcock) scored 5 goals! We won 6-2 that day!

The other goal was scored by a young curly haired Brian McDermott (Old Reading Manager).

Shit, I am old! :angry:

[Dennis]

I was at Aston Villa v Arsenal in the 80's when he (Tony Woodcock) scored 5 goals! We won 6-2 that day!

The other goal was scored by a young curly haired Brian McDermott (Old Reading Manager).

Shit, I am old! :angry:

do you remember game where he scored a scissor kick from outside the box?

one of my fave earliest memories of Arsenal

[PGFC]

I remember Woodcock and Nicholas holding court in the Orange Tree in Totteridge lane :rolleyes:

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Borussia Dortmund are ready to offer Tomas Rosicky a dream return to the club in the summer after he expressed his frustration with life at Arsenal. (Metro)

Not our biggest crock/deadweight, but still, farewell.

[RomfordPele]

Not our biggest crock/deadweight, but still, farewell.

One of our better players.

Must sell.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Gunners scouts have watched Cornelius over ’10 times’

Posted in Arsenal News | Written by Chris Wheatley

Arsenal are ready to step-up their interest in FC Copenhagen youngster Andreas Cornelius, according to reports in Denmark

The Gunners’ have sent Scandinavia-based scout Bobby Bennett to watch the Danish striker in action ‘over 10 times’.

Highly-rated Cornelius, who has scored 14 goals in 20 matches for Copenhagen this season, has revealed his delight at being scouted by a club as big as Arsenal.

“This is obviously a pat on the back for me knowing that such a big club is watching me. And if they’ve seen me so many times, it shows you it is not just a coincidence”, Cornelius said.

“I do not think about it, because I have a long contract at FC Copenhagen and have developed really well there. As long as there is nothing concrete, then I think only about FC Copenhagen.”

6ft 4in frontman Cornelius has been rather worryingly dubbed the ‘next Nicklas Bendtner’ due to his excellent technique and astute aerial ability.

The 19-year-old is tied to FCK until 2016 and this week it was revealed Manchester United had a bid of €5 million turned down for him last year.

http://goonertalk.com/2013/03/23/gunners-scouts-have-watched-cornelius-over-10-times/

No thanks.

[Munchies]

Not our biggest crock/deadweight, but still, farewell.

Ahh, I remember when we first signed him, I was so excited, especially after we signed him before the world cup in 06, and when he scored that goal against USA. He has the ability but sadly injuries didn't help. I'd still have him on our bench though.

[alexander]

Ahh, I remember when we first signed him, I was so excited, especially after we signed him before the world cup in 06, and when he scored that goal against USA. He has the ability but sadly injuries didn't help. I'd still have him on our bench though.


I remember that too, I was in Ireland and remember telling the wife that he was our new star player. Sadly injuries ruined him.

[IBK]

Wouldn't surprise me at all to see us paying big for 'the next best thing' - Wenger hungers for the adulation of being known as the magician in producing world class players. Means more to him than winning a trophy these days.

[fakeyank]

Rosicky can go.. his wages are huge and compare that to his contribution, he is one of the biggest flops in Arsenal history.

[Cripps_orig]

Rosicky needs to be played more. He was one of the best in Europe in that brilliant Czech team with Nedved and co and was a real coup for us to get him. That 07/08 season he was our best player. Ade scuffed the goals in, Cesc and Flamini got the plaudits in midfield but Rosicky made us tick. No coincidence that our season fell apart when he got injured.

[Injury Time]

One of our better players.

Must sell.

This. Missed him and Hleb :cloud9: direct play RIP. :rose:

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Rosicky needs to be played more. He was one of the best in Europe in that brilliant Czech team with Nedved and co and was a real coup for us to get him. That 07/08 season he was our best player. Ade scuffed the goals in, Cesc and Flamini got the plaudits in midfield but Rosicky made us tick. No coincidence that our season fell apart when he got injured.

Agreed 100%.

[Munchies]

He can still produce and give us a lift when needed, eg last season in the Spurs derby

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are interesting in trying to sign Atletico Madrid's Brazilian international striker Diego Costa, 24.
Full story: Caughtoffside.com


Any good?

[Cripps_orig]

ARSENE WENGER has handed a trial to Nigeria international defender Godfrey Oboabona.
The 22-year-old played a major role as his country won the African Nations Cup last month.
Arsenal boss Wenger will now run the rule over the £1m-rated centre-back who has won 18 caps and plays for the Sunshine Stars.
Oboabona said: “Arsenal are my favourite club from childhood. It is the club I want to play for.”


Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4856849/Arsenal-hand-trial-to-Godfrey-Oboabona.html#ixzz2OPoTViLSyay

[Cripps_orig]

PSV star Kevin Strootman is urging his Premier League admirers to finally come up with a bid this summer.
The £17millon-rated Dutch international has been watched by Manchester United and Arsenal this season.
And Gunners talent-spotter Steve Rowley is among the latest to run the rule over the 23-year-old holding midfielder.
But Strootman said: “Every transfer window there are clubs interested. But a club must speak to me first.”


Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4856806/Kevin-Strootman-wants-Premier-League-club-to-bid-for-him.html#ixzz2OPpFA0zEwe need a DM and he's better than Arteta although that isn't difficult. Must Get

[Özim]

Any good?
He's not bad, wouldn't be my first choice, wouldn't be prolific that's for sure.

[Lord Nelson]

do you remember game where he scored a scissor kick from outside the box?

one of my fave earliest memories of Arsenal
Don't remember that one, but he was a special player for our club.

[Cripps_orig]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2298352/Stevan-Jovetic-pleased-Arsenal-Manchester-City-want-buy-him.html

Better than all our strikers.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal and Manchester City target Stevan Jovetic says he would relish a chance to play in England and "the strongest league in the world". The 23-year-old playmaker has scored 12 goals in 24 games in Serie A for Fiorentina this season.
Full story: Daily Star

Arsenal could be priced out of the race for Jovetic, with Fiorentina seeking more than £25m amid interest from Juventus and both Milan clubs.
Full story: Daily Express

The Gunners may attempt to sign England under-21 midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah, 18, from Chelsea in the summer after being impressed by his performances on loan at Watford.
Full story: Daily Express


Must Get

So much for being able to compete with the big clubs.

No thanks.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are chasing Birmingham's 17-year-old striker Koby Arthur, who could be fast-tracked into Lee Clark's senior squad for Friday's game with Crystal Palace.
Full story: Daily Mirror


Chelsea or City can have him

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Must Get

So much for being able to compete with the big clubs.

No thanks.

Citeh will fast track this transfer if the Falcao/Torres rumour has any truth about it!

[Cripps_orig]

Fiorentina forward Jovetic flattered by Arsenal links

The 23-year-old forward insists Arsene Wenger's side are still "one of the biggest in Europe" - even after Robin van Persie's departure

Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic admits he is flattered by reports linking him with Arsenal and claims Arsene Wenger's side still remain "one of the biggest in Europe".

The 23-year-old, who will be in action for Montenegro against England on Tuesday evening, has netted 12 goals in 24 Serie A appearances this season.

Goal.com revealed earlier in March that Manchester City are currently in pole position to sign Jovetic having negotiated a first option on the forward, while Arsenal have also been reported as rival bidders.

“I’ve heard about Arsenal’s interest," Jovetic told The Sun. "It’s a big pleasure for me to be on the radar of such a big club. I am happy about that.

“I’ve always had an affinity with Arsenal. It’s a major club with a big tradition, one of the biggest in Europe."

“It’s not easy to replace Van Persie, who scored a lot of goals. Arsenal have plenty of players who don’t score like Van Persie, but are also very good."

Jovetic concedes he would be open to a move to the Premier League but admits his current focus remains with Fiorentina's Champions League push.

“They are still very strong. I often watch Premier League games on TV," he said.

"It’s one of the best leagues in the world and looks tempting for me.

“Maybe one day I will play there but I have a contract with Fiorentina and battling for a Champions League place in Serie A is the only thing I’m thinking about now.”


If this happens, Wenger will be forgiven for being so shit

[Kano]

"i've always had an affinity with Arsenal" :lol:

oh stfu you knob. i'm sure you'll have close ties with anyone that signs you. just shut up, get the money, score goals and get on with in.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

This.
The other one with bells on it, shall not be pulled anymore.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

Diego Costa. . .apart from looling like one of lead singers out of Shalamar, any good?

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are set to go head-to-head with Manchester City for Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic.
The 23-year-old, who will be in action against England on Tuesday evening, has scored 12 goals in 24 appearances in Serie A this season.
talkSPORT have been told Fiorentina are resigned to losing the Montenegro hitman this summer and the Gunners are prepared to match the Italian side’s £28million valuation.
The Arsenal hierarchy are set to loosen the purse strings and back boss Arsene Wenger in the transfer market this summer in a bid to end their eight-year trophy drought.
Jovetic currently earns £65,000 per week and Arsenal are willing to offer up to £90,000 per week to tempt him to north London.
Manchester City, however, are also keen as Roberto Mancini looks to reshape his strike force next season and could rival Wenger's men for the Montenegrin.


Read more: http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/130326/arsenal-target-%C2%A328m-fiorentina-star-face-fight-man-city-1944#ixzz2OeUWKGDK
Follow us: @talksport on Twitter
Read more at http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/130326/arsenal-target-%C2%A328m-fiorentina-star-face-fight-man-city-1944#JTppw8Oh5f5U6WPi.99 he ain't coming ffs

[Cripps_orig]

Diego Costa. . .apart from looling like one of lead singers out of Shalamar, any good?

As a great man once said

"He's not bad, wouldn't be my first choice, wouldn't be prolific that's for sure."

[Özim]

he ain't coming ffs
Maybe we can show him our collection of 4th place trophies to impress him, major trophies are what a lot of top players are interested in after all?

We can also tell him he'll become a better midfielder if he signs for us?

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Diego Costa would quickly go up to King of the Scrotes in the Prem. On that basis:

Sign him up, Arsene.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Don't go to Arsenal! Stevan Jovetic's getting advice from pals to swerve Premier League (Tuttosport, Italy via BBC)

Dear oh fucking dear.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Bayern Munich are edging Juventus and Barcelona in the race to sign Liverpool's Luis Suarez - because incoming boss Pep Guardiola's BROTHER is Anfield player's agent (Daily Mail)


Manchester City's Sergio Aguero could be subject to a Real Madrid part-exchange move involving Karim Benzema or Gonzalo Higuain. (Daily Star)


Easily the biggest must get we won't get.

Will be good bit of business which ever way for both clubs, tbh. Really hope our name will be in the mix one day with these high profile player moves.

[Cripps_orig]

Easily the biggest must get we won't get.

Will be good bit of business which ever way for both clubs, tbh. Really hope our name will be in the mix one day with these high profile player moves.Love Suarez. Exactly what we need.

Don't worry, as soon as we move in to the emirates, we can compete with the big clubs for these players...oh wait

[Shaqiri Is Boss]

When Pep was at Barca it was NAILED ON that Suarez would go there as his agent was Pep's brother.

He's going to go to whoever offers him the most money, since the offers will likely be the same type of teams (fighting for the CL and title), and which country he likes the look of.

I just hope we don't accept £30-odd million because it'd be a decent profit. Squeeze every last drop out of them...

[GP]

When Pep was at Barca it was NAILED ON that Suarez would go there as his agent was Pep's brother.

He's going to go to whoever offers him the most money, since the offers will likely be the same type of teams (fighting for the CL and title), and which country he likes the look of.

I just hope we don't accept £30-odd million because it'd be a decent profit. Squeeze every last drop out of them...

£10m + Frimpong. Take it or leave it.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Jovetic con't:


Toni: 'Jovetic, Arsenal not a top club'

By Football Italia staff

Luca Toni has advised Stevan Jovetic to ignore Arsenal’s calls, for “they are not better than Fiorentina. If he has to leave, make it for a real top club.”

The World Cup winning striker is well-travelled, securing titles with Bayern Munich, and nearing the end of his career.

Viola teammate Jovetic admitted today he is tempted by proposals from the Gunners, but Toni warns it would not be a step up.

“I tell him to think carefully before leaving Florence, as there is an important project here,” Toni told ANSA news agency.

“If he has to leave, then make it for a real top club. Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United fit that bill, but Arsenal are not better than Fiorentina.

“We’ll talk about my own contract renewal over the next few weeks. There are no problems for me or the club and I think we’ll resolve the issue within a month.”

Think you know your Italian football? Share your knowledge, tips and comments to win cash prizes in OLBG's tipster competition - £5,000 monthly.

http://www.football-italia.net/32328/toni-jovetic-arsenal-not-top-club

Luca Toni is a massive ****, but still, it's hard to disagree with his sentiments.

[Cripps_orig]

That's how we are seen in Europe.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal and Manchester City are likely to compete for Montenegro international striker Stevan Jovetic, 23, who has scored 12 goals in 24 Serie A games for Fiorentina this season and is valued at £28m by the Italians.
Full story: talkSPORT

However, Fiorentina striker Luca Toni, 35, has advised team-mate Jovetic to join a 'top club' rather than Arsenal.
Full story: Sky Sports


We won't beat City

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Arsenal ask Aston Villa to name price for ‘new Jack Wilshere’ Daniel*Crowley

Arsenal have asked Aston Villa to name their price for teenage sensation Daniel Crowley.

The 15-year-old midfielder, already dubbed the new Jack Wilshere, is rated as one of the biggest talents in the country and Arsenal are keen to agree a deal to bring him to north London.

Gunners scouts have been tracking the clever pass-master for months, and were in attendance at England’s 2-1 defeat to Russia at under-17 level on Monday night, where Crowley again impressed.

It’s now thought that Arsene Wenger has given the green light to push ahead with a transfer, and the club hope to be able to agree a compensation package with Villa to sign the player.

Arsenal are ready to offer up to £1million to sign Crowley, with more money to follow in bonuses and first-team appearances if he goes on to develop as expected.

However, Crowley remains committed to extending his development in the Midlands, and Arsenal will have to put together a convincing package to get him to move to the Emirates.

Manchester United and Chelsea are also known to be interested in Crowley.

http://metro.co.uk/2013/03/26/arsenal-ask-aston-villa-to-name-price-for-new-jack-wilshere-daniel-crowley-3561090/

:banghead:

[Japan Shaking All Over]

£10m + Frimpong. Take it or leave it.
http://m5.paperblog.com/i/27/277575/no-speaka-da-english-L-HwWJcG.jpeg

[Cripps_orig]

http://metro.co.uk/2013/03/26/arsenal-ask-aston-villa-to-name-price-for-new-jack-wilshere-daniel-crowley-3561090/

:banghead:New Jack Wilshere? :haha:

The original isn't all that yet

[Niall_Quinn]

Arsenal ask Mrs Crowley to name price for ‘new Daniel Crowley'

Arsenal have asked Mrs Crowley to name her price for unborn sensation Daniel Crowley.

The 3-month-old embryo, already dubbed the new Daniel Crowley, is rated as potentially one of the biggest super embryos in the country and Arsenal are keen to agree a deal to bring him to north London when he is born.

Gunners scouts have been stalking Mrs Crowley for months, and were in attendance at the conception, where Crowley was said to be unimpressed.

It’s now thought that Arsene Wenger has given the green light to push ahead with the adoption, and the club hope to be able to agree a compensation package with his mother to sign the infant.

Arsenal are ready to offer up to £1 to sign Crowley, with M&S vouchers to follow if he goes on to develop as expected.

However, Crowley remains committed to raising the child in the Midlands, and Arsenal will have to put together a convincing package to get him into the nursery at the Emirates.

Social Services are also known to be interested while a spokesdego from Barcelona has claimed the Catalan club is the child's rightful father.

http://metro.co.uk/2013/03/26/arsena...owley-3561090/

[Globalgunner]

Knowing Wenger. We will offer him 15k pw with 10k increments for the first 5 years.

Then after 6 years we will try to flog him to Liverpool. But will have to pay half his wages

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Mr. Crowley, what they done in your head?

[Kano]

Arsenal are offering a trial to Nigeria defender Godfrey Oboabona.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2298592/Arsenal-hand-trial-Nigerian-Godfrey-Oboabona.html

our defensive troubles are history.

[Globalgunner]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2298592/Arsenal-hand-trial-Nigerian-Godfrey-Oboabona.html

our defensive troubles are history.

I hope Wenger is more astute than the Mail reporters who authored that article. They put up a picture of the wrong defender. Is it possible Wenger could make the same mistake. It not as if we have gone looking for a top defender and come back with a turd before, have we?