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So Wenger has gone in big for a player he couldn't bring in for free last year for a fee he always said he'd give back to the giver if ever offered.....
Hmmm...you sure Mr Olley?
Nevertheless, Mbappe is the real deal...make no mistake. Considerably more talented than Aubameyang IMO.
He doesn't look too convinced by his own words. But I hope he's being truthful, this time. And I agree. These players are contracted so they need to play to the best of their abilities next season if that's what the club demands of them. After that, if Wenger has done his job properly and brought in credible reinforcements, and if we have mounted a serious challenge for the title and bagged a Euro trophy, well we'll see what happens.Quote:
Originally Posted by GP
Keeping Ozil and Alexis, even if it means losing them on a free next season, might be the only way out of this mess.
Yep, I couldn't give a flying fuck if we lose out financially by forcing them to stay another year so I'd love us to take hard line on this. However history suggests that we will let them go if they don't sign on, Wenger's words are totally hollow. Although I actually think Ozil will stay, he's just going to squeeze as for as much money as possible.
Apparently Wenger has confirmed interest in Mahrez.
World's 6th Most Valuable Club @ £1.7 Billion
World's 7th Richest Club On Revenue @ £350.4 Million
World's 7th Highest Wage Bill @ £234 Million
.....& World's Most Expensive Season Ticket
No League Title Or Challenge For 13 Years
Nowhere Near A European Title
Wenger said: "Have we made a bid for him? No. Not yet. No, we have not. When I say 'not yet' it means it could happen. It might not happen."Quote:
Originally Posted by Gooner23
He's even confusing himself now! :lol:
Very poor trade if we lose Alexis and sign Mahrez. If some fans can't stand Ozil "going missing" then wait until they get a load of Mahrez in "action". He's not good enough for Arsenal, but he may be good enough for Wenger and the Wengerites.
Sooo over Mahrez.
I'd have him here because I think we lack players with a bit of trickery but I wouldn't say he's anywhere near being an essential signing.
I'll take Mahrez, but let's be honest his stock has fallen hugely (no wonder we're interested), could end up being a one season wonder. Wouldn't me my choice of a signing but I'll take it.
I'd take Mahrez but like MO said he's not an Essential signing. I'd also worry that we would misuse Mahrez and that he would stagnate further. He's a good player but blows hot and cold too much for my liking.