Winter Transfer Despair and Bafflement.

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Originally Posted by Dumbledore

I think at this stage Ivan is still going to Wenger and discussing prices etc because Sanllehi hasn't started yet.

Ivan will be liaising with Sanllehi moving forward. I would have absolutely loved him to have been in place for this transfer window and seen how the Aubergine deal would have transpired.

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If what you presume is true. This is an example of the absolute clusterfuck that is present day Arsenal. In any other club Gazidis would be liaising with Kroenke or at worst, Sir Chips. It would have nothing to do with the manager. I hope it isnt true and Gazidis has enough self respect to ignore Wengers calls.

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Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn

But why they hell aren't they in place? And what are they doing in Germany if they haven't started work yet? This has been bizarre since the announcement, almost as if they have been deliberately hired outside the transfer window so they don't step on a certain goat's territory this one last time.

I never did understand it. Hired months ago but starting after the action. We can't even get basic hires right at this place.

Has Wenger been sacked yet? When the fuck is he going to be sacked?

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I reckon Sanllehi got delayed on purpose because the club knew they were going to cash in on Sanchez and it would be a difficult window so didn't want him taking a pasting by everyone and damaging his reputation so early on, fracturing his relationship with the fans. So they played it smart and made him start Feb 1st.

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Originally Posted by Dumbledore

I reckon Sanllehi got delayed on purpose because the club knew they were going to cash in on Sanchez and it would be a difficult window so didn't want him taking a pasting by everyone and damaging his reputation so early on, fracturing his relationship with the fans. So they played it smart and made him start Feb 1st.

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That makes a lot of sense.

Apparently Auba got the shit booed out of him last night.

Surely Dortmund will have to cave in?

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Originally Posted by Marc Overmars

Apparently Auba got the shit booed out of him last night.

Surely Dortmund will have to cave in?

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How long is his contract? If they feel we"re the ones that has unsettled and trying to lowball, it might just strengthen their resolve. We have that sort of effect on clubs.

When the next top player we go for is questioning why on earth he should sign for Arsenal and asking where the signs are of our ambition....we can at least say we signed a 28 year old world class player because we are concerned with challenging for major trophies, NOW. Or at least pretend and maintain a semblance of ambition.

If we don't tie this signing up we may literally have nothing to point to and also be explaining to potential new signings why on earth Wilshere an Arsenal boy has left as well as Ozil our current best player.

Kicker (print edition) are saying the fee is agreed. 63 million Euros.

I'd post a link but it's everywhere.

Bif is not involved in said agreement.

Ornstein:

BREAKING: Arsenal close to reaching agreement to sign to striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund for club-record fee in region of £60m. Transfer won’t be sanctioned until #BVB have replacement lined up - remains unclear if that will be Olivier Giroud or not #AFC


BREAKING: Sky sources: @Arsenal close to agreeing fee of around £60m with @BVB for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. #SSN https://t.co/Bxxy0Imurx

Good news. Lets just hope Dortmund find a replacement.

Give them Welbz