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Originally Posted by Ach
A Bridge Too Far if you ask me!Quote:
Originally Posted by GB.
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news...cle847994.html
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http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/tran...cle847901.html
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Exclusive: Germany star Podolski keen on Arsenal switch
Published 23:00 31/12/11 By Bill Mills (4) Recommend (9)
Germany striker Lukas Podolski remains Arsenal’s top striker target for the January window.
Thierry Henry may already be in the building as a loan signing, but the Gunners’ search for a top line marksman continues and the news leaking out of FC Cologne is good.
There are reports in Germany that Podolski has fallen out with the club’s director of Sport, Volker Finke.
Claus Horstman, Cologne’s managing director, virtually confirmed the rift , saying: “The two don’t have to love each other, but they must respect each other and trust each other,”
The Cologne striker, 26, is keen on a move to the Emirates, but is still waiting for a deal to be struck between the two clubs.
Cologne are aware they will be losing their star player in Podolski, and have slapped a £12.5million rating on him.
It may seem a low fee for an established international striker but his current contract expires in June 2013.
Cologne’s hierarchy have been aware that a series of Arsenal scouts have been watching Podolski over the last few months.
He has struck 14 league goals for Cologne so far this season, and Per Mertesacker, the Arsenal defender who plays alongside Podolski for Germany, has already delivered his personal recommendation.
Mertesacker said: “He is a powerful, great player, especially for the national team.
“He has scored a lot of goals, is a good striker with a very good finish. His left foot is unbelievable and I am a fan of his.’’
Arsenal’s players also witnessed the fact that Podolski won’t be messed around on the pitch. Last summer, when Cologne entertained Arsenal in a pre-season friendly, Podolski was fouled by Arsenal defender Sebastien Squillaci and immediately spun around to confront the French centre-back. (See video below).
Despite attempts by team-mates to pull the duo apart Podolski refused to back down before making his point. It was the kind of controlled aggression that many people believe Arsenal have lacked in recent times.
Podolski’s potential was first acclaimed in the 2004 European Championships. He was the youngest debutant in Germany’s football history when he played for Rudi Voller’s side. And at the 2006 World Cup Podolski was chosen as the biggest emerging talent of the finals, being picked by FIFA ahead of Spain’s Cesc Fabregas, Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
His three goals helped the hosts to reach the semi-finals.
The Gunners’ target was born a Polish citizen near Katowice. His parents moved to Germany when he was two years old and because of their German ancestors the Podolskis were entitled to obtain German passports in 1987.
He started his career at Cologne and his goals earned him a 10million euro move to Bayern Munich in 2006.
But the move wasn’t a huge success and Podolski returned to Cologne in 2009.
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Originally Posted by AKBapologist
It says 12.5 million. . .now I've seen us lose out in situations like this. . .lets not let it happen again. . .AW this is a no brainer. . .and if we are to take it that we have 30 million in the bank we still have plenty left. . .hope this happens
We arent getting another striker in
Still. . .hope it happens as much as I think it should
Getting another striker in will kill Henry
God another reason for Henry to plant his death stare on some poor soul?
Padolski and Tawio would be Alwsome additions tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by AKBapologist
Padolski and Tawio would indeed be alwsomeQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie the Gooner
Must say I only know Podolski from the several international tournaments he's gone ape shit at. 95 caps at the age of 26 is amazing. Doesn't seem like his club career's been very settled. Did he fail at Bayern, and why? He does seem ideal but you're always wary of a trap.
Yeah he's never really been that amazing at club level, although he has spent the majority of his career with Koln who are a mid table club at best, but he still has a decent scoring record there in general, not quite sure what happened at Bayern though. Henry was a flop at Juve but we all know what happened after, sometimes a player just needs to find the right environment that suits him to succeed.
I'd be really encouraged if we signed him given his ability to play from wide.
We'd have the best collection of left footers who can hammer the ball if Podolski signed (along with RVP and Vermaelen).
Fair. I don't really know enough...but certain details always make you wonder about players' comfort zones. Saying that, someone with his international record might warrant some leeway. I'd be encouraged as well. Someone of that style could do us good, anyway. The way we play now with more emphasis on Walcott and Gervais (and others in those positions), we really need them to be delivering more of a goal threat. Goals like Podolski scored against England and Australia...yes please.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
and shit tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Ach
Think he'd be a great signing for us in Jan. And hopefully at a good price too. Some strikers take a little bit longer to hit their peak - but he looks like he's getting there now. Think he'd do well in our current squad. Would take him over Huntelaar any day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
Any truth in this?
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/...-Wenger-No-2/?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16237635.stm
According to that article we're interested in quite a lot of them. :lol:
And on the Henry thing, no I wouldn't have thought as a No.2. Possibly a coach of some description though.
Haha - did the American commentator say 'Half number 2' instead of second half? 'Are you kidding me?' hahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Master Splinter
Beautiful goal from Henry - fox in the box
We should try for Ericksen if we cant get Hazard or Goetze
Better than anyone we have atm
I'd take anyone recommended by Bergkamp. Hefty price tag though for a 19yr old. Don't think Ajax would be too plsd if we took Vertonghen and Eriksen off their hands. Inter apparently ready to sell sneijder (sp) for 20 million - he could operate as an emergency striker too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ach
Should also get Shaqiri tbh
Frimmers :bow:
Then he'd go to Chavs or 1 of the mancs we'd never afford his wagesQuote:
Originally Posted by Bergkampwonderland10
Hope he stays with Wolves permanently
Wtf, he is a good player all he needs is a few ist team games and he will beome good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ach
Hes shit and embarrassing off the pitch with all this Dench and Twitter shit
Hope he fucks off asap
oh feck off like he is the only one in the team who tweets. then most off the team should go with that logicQuote:
Originally Posted by Ach
That is the dreamQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie the Gooner
Anyone got access to the times?
If so, check out this link and tell us what it says tyvm.
http://t.co/iy6iCCxU
ok what wally works in the club shop printers and put his name on the front of the shirt.Quote:
Originally Posted by AKBapologist
good luck to him, think he will be a decent player in a few seasons.
Wonder if Villa are one of Keanes dream clubs.Quote:
Aston Villa could be set to sign Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane on a similar deal to that which Thierry Henry has agreed at Arsenal. The LA Galaxy striker would need clearance from both his club and Major League Soccer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Chelsea could be set to spend big in the transfer window in an attempt to secure a top-four finish, with bids planned for Spurs star Luka Modric and Arsenal's Theo Walcott. Any such spending spree is expected to cost them in the region of £65m.
Full story: Caughtoffside
Manchester United are eyeing a £25m-plus-player offer for Lille attacker Eden Hazard, who is also a target for Arsenal.
Full story: Caughtoffside
Chelsea :haha: Why would Theo want to take a step down?
Hazard is a Must Get. Get Gervinho to do something useful for once in his miserable existence and convince Hazard to join us
Good self-awareness tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ach
For money I suppose. Theo talks a lot these days, but not on the pitch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ach
QPR have signed Macheda on loan. :lol:
I suppose we wouldn't hear him if he did.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn
Which is why it is always better for players to do their talking on the pitch. This guy has a book, a hotline to the media and no goals. Time for him to sort his shit out, his choice. Either he delivers on his potential or sets himself up as the new Cashley Cole. Really don't like (or rate) this bloke any more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimandi's Perm
Come one now, behave. Cashley Cole? You sure about that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn
I think it's fair to say that Walcott has piped up a bit more this year. Most of it is positive stuff, team oriented stuff, but sometimes it just sounds a bit too much. He wants to play up front, he's now a 'big man' and won't be in awe of Henry, he's come of age, etc. He's done better this year on the pitch but he's still a long way from being someone who you'd see as being a necessary player on this team. I agree that until we start seeing more top notch performances from him, not just the occassional flash, he'd be better to keep his facehole shut.Quote:
Originally Posted by Power_n_Glory