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http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/100342.html
Meh no smpathy tbh should not have signed a new 4 year deal then.Quote:
Originally Posted by AKBapologist
People are thick if the still believe that all is well, were a rich club and wenger has all the power.
From the times.
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"Samir Nasri has agreed to join Manchester City in a move that will more than double the French international’s weekly wage to £185,000. Arsenal have still to agree a fee but, conscious that 24-year-old Nasri has just a year left on his contract and could go for nothing in 12 months’ time, they are ready to sell for £22.2m.
Any deal will be made against the wishes of Arsène Wenger, underlining the manager’s reduced power at Arsenal since Stan Kroenke’s takeover. Though Wenger yesterday told Arsenal’s website that “we will do everything we can to keep him [Nasri]”, Kroenke authorised initial transfer talks once it became clear that Nasri intended to exploit his value as an imminent free agent.
The deal continues an Arsenal pattern of losing disgruntled players to City. Since the Abu Dhabi group’s 2008 takeover of City, Arsenal have sold Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Adebayor and Gael Clichy to the Premier League’s most affluent club. Clichy forced last week’s £7m sale by employing the same strategy as Nasri — running down the final year of his contract.
The purchase of Nasri will also emphasise City’s increased power after last week’s agreement of a 10-year “Partnership Deal” with Etihad Airways. Even though Nasri will earn more than double Arsenal’s best offer, the Frenchman still trails behind Carlos Tevez and Yaya Toure on the City pay scale. The deal follows the refusal of Udinese’s Alexis Sanchez to countenance a move to Eastlands. The Chile international prefers Barcelona, Chelsea or Manchester United."
If he can recover his form from 3 years ago, then this might be a pretty good deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Realist
If Arsenal can get £22.2 million for a player who has had just one good HALF season and has just 12 months of his contract left, then this is good business.Quote:
Originally Posted by AKBapologist
The real measure of Wenger's influence and control is whether that £22.2 million is then used to buy a quality replacement rather than a bunch of new 16 year old trainees.
and that's true because you read it on the internet?Quote:
Originally Posted by AKBapologist
Its part of a long running trend of results, events, reports and yes, speculation from those who are either capable of investigative journalism (most of tge broad sheets) or are close to the club. (ex board, shareholders, players)Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry Tuffnutz
But sure, continue to go all "lalala it's not happening" if you must.
in particular the bit about wenger losing power lending weight to your argument? i seeQuote:
Originally Posted by AKBapologist
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Originally Posted by AKBapologist
If true could be a good thing, though Can't see AW being happy with it and how long will it takes before he decided to walk out.Quote:
Any deal will be made against the wishes of Arsène Wenger, underlining the manager’s reduced power at Arsenal since Stan Kroenke’s takeover. Though Wenger yesterday told Arsenal’s website that “we will do everything we can to keep him [Nasri]”, Kroenke authorised initial transfer talks once it became clear that Nasri intended to exploit his value as an imminent free agent.