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gets the job done in the prem. i'm not sure our powder puff good boys are counting many medals at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Josh_Gooner
back when we won things, the team did what was necessary and we sorely miss that, amongst other things.
What would the fee be like for him anyway ? That and the massive wages.
They got the most out of him for £24m. And I don't think he's anywhere near that now.
We offered Fellaini less wages than what he's on now? :doh:Quote:
Arsenal to make Fellaini second offer after opening €82,000-a-week proposal rejected
The Gunners, who have activated the Belgian's release clause, are talking to his camp and will open formal discussions with the midfielder when given permission by Everton.
Arsenal have made Marouane Fellaini a contract offer as they set their sights on sealing a deal for the Everton midfielder.
The Gunners, who have already activated the Belgian’s €25.5 million release clause, are believed to have proposed to his representatives a starting salary of €82,000-a-week.
This is less than Fellaini’s current €88,000-a-week wage at Goodison Park but Arsenal are expected to increase their informal offer during further discussions with the player’s camp.
It is understood that official talks will begin with Fellaini when he is given permission to do so by Everton, which is expected to be at some point this month.
Arsenal activated Fellaini’s buy-out clause a fortnight ago as they prepare to smash the €20m barrier on two marquee signings this summer.
A Gunners delegation is in Spain this weekend to tie up the signing of Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, who has agreed personal terms on a deal starting at €117,000-a-week. Arsenal and Real will thrash out the fee for the Argentine, with the Londoners hopeful an offer around the €23m mark can close the deal.
Arsenal will then turn their attention to securing a second statement signing of the summer as Arsene Wenger makes full use of the biggest transfer kitty in the club’s history.
Fellaini is currently on his summer break, which has included time spent in the Spanish resort of Marbella, but the Belgium international is expected to return from his holiday next week.
Arsenal are in pole position to capture the versatile midfielder after making a concerted attempt to capture a player who has long been admired by Wenger.
New Manchester United manager David Moyes is yet to make a move for the player who worked under him for five years at Everton, which, given that Chelsea have dropped their interest in Fellaini, could leave the road clear for Arsenal.
It would be regarded as a considerable statement of intent if Wenger completes the signings of both Fellaini and Higuain.
Intriguingly, the Arsenal manager also retains a strong interest in Wayne Rooney but will not continue his pursuit of Fiorentina’s Stevan Jovetic if he captures Higuain.
The stupidity of this club knows no bounds.
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Originally Posted by Cripps
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How long before the "arsenal can do no wrong" brigade say the inevitable "its bs" etc?
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Originally Posted by Cripps
If we have activated his release clause, why would we be having informal discussions?
Goal.com :haha:
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Originally Posted by ollie the optimist
Do you think just cos we have activated the clause, he'll just join without no discussions?Quote:
Originally Posted by ollie the optimist
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Originally Posted by Cripps
No if we activated his release clause, we would have proper formal discussions.
Also if you meet a release clause you don't need formal permission to talk to a player if I'm right , just look at goetze and bayern so goal.com are wrong again for a second time in 1 article. Awful website