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I'll hold you to that. Falcao's more likely atm, but apparently, it's really dependant on whether the player actually wants to go, or if anyone with megabucks swoops in at the last minute with an equal bid and offers 200k per week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
I'll believe it when I see it to be honest. I'd be pleasantly surprised if we did break the bank for a striker.Quote:
Originally Posted by AKBapologist
I'd love if we got Benzema, mainly because it'd be nice to sign someone I've actually heard of for once.Quote:
Arsenal are battling to keep their French midfielder Samir Nasri but have issued an ultimatum: sign a new contract or be sold.
Nasri has one season left on his current deal, has yet to sign a new five year deal worth around £90,000-a-week and Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and, according to reports in France, Manchester United are monitoring developments.
Wenger drops massive hint about Benzema bid
Arsenal are very confident that Nasri will commit himself to the club but also do not want to risk him running down his contract and leaving on a free transfer next summer.
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It is also the same situation with Gael Clichy but he is more likely to go after stalling on a new contract and Inter, Juventus, Liverpool and AC Milan are watching.
Arsenal's first priority in what they hope will be a busy summer is a new centre half with Bolton's Gary Cahill and Blackburn duo Chris Samba and Phil Jones high on their list.
Cahill is available for £17m and Arsenal also face strong competition from Manchester City and, while Wenger rates the Bolton stopper very highly, he does have some reservations about the price.
Arsenal are ready to sell Andrey Arshavin, Nicklas Bendtner, Denilson, Abou Diaby and Carlos Vela in a major shake-up which will see them bring in a whole new raft of youngsters as well as at least three senior players.
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Downing refusing to sign a new contract
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The future of Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing has been thrown into question with the player refusing to sign a new contract in the near future.
Downing, who moved to Villa Park from Middlesbrough two years ago, will be out of contract in the summer of 2013 and Villa face having another player on their books, as with Ashley Young, whose value is forever falling as he moves towards a Bosman free transfer.
England international Downing has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent months, with Young tipped to join Manchester United.
The player's desire for Champions League football means an exit from the Midlands club cannot be far away.
Downing told the Northern Echo: "I know the club are keen for me to extend my contract as I only have two years left on my deal. My agent (Struan Marshall) had a recent meeting with our chief executive (Paul Faulkner).
"However, I am 26, and at a major crossroads in my career, so I won't be committing to a new deal at the moment.
"I want to keep playing and enjoying my football. When I was injured that made me realise what it can be like to be out for such a long time.
"It hurt. The most important thing is to play football, but I do want to play in the Champions League at some point.''
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/92955.html
Nasri can do one if he's still hesitant. Does he think he's big time now on the basis of half a season?
Also, if we are to sign a striker you'd think we will ditch the powder puff 433, surely Vinger isn't that much of a WUM to play Falcao/Benzema/RVP out wide? Although RVP could probably accommodate but he's an exceptional centre forward in his own right and why change that?
We need two DM's because Cesc is such a lightweight. Figure out width with two strikers with the remaining players and I'd recommend you taking some coaching badges...
Cesc won't be here next season and Wilshere can hold his own in a 2 man midfield. What we do need is a decent DM, not Song.Quote:
Originally Posted by AKBapologist
Can't really disagree with that. Honestly, a little diversity in tactics wouldn't go amiss, we've been too fucking predictible of late, some selection issues and rotation without a "we need a team that works around Cesc" would be cool. Pros and cons either way however.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Wengerbabies
Posted a little in the last few months with username chamakh attack. Can't stand the sight of the slinky coward anymore so decided to change names and identify with a fellow Dutchman instead.Quote:
Originally Posted by vpgreg
Don't forget this is the transfer "bullshit" thread, we're not REALLY signing any expensive players, we're just having a laugh talking about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Overmars