Transfer targets in January

Think its pretty much inevitable that we'll sign Henry on a short-term loan deal.

Can't wait to see him out there again.

Thierry:bow:

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Originally Posted by Stocking full of Chamakh

I reckon he will buy. . .a loan move for Henry would not be stupid but would be if not coupled with the purchase of another goal scoring threat and the more I hear Poldoski mentioned , the more I like the sound of that move as the cover at striker is no way strong enough. . .eveb if Chamakh were to stay.

Gervs for me as been a good addition and given us a realer threat out wide than imitation wide play Theo delivers, but tbf I think Theo has got better since Gervs arrival. However the guy is off to the ANC so we will need cover but I dont see AW going into the market for that. . .Hazard is a dream that wont happen, his arrival would mean the delay in anothers chance. . .we may be best advised to keep our limited resources for other positions. . .

Wing back/FB? cant see this happening either, fully fit the squad has enough there. . .only Gibbs is expendable due to his history of injuries. . .however that would mean sticking with the 4 CBs. . .a risky ploy but one I can see Wenger sticking too. . this situation could be where our season sinks or swims. DJ especially is not comfortable there no matter how hard he tries, against lower teams we can just about cope but cime Manyoo I will be shitting bricks because I think we wete lucky against the Chavs that they didnt get at him nore. But if we buy, what to do when everyone is fit? I dont think its a case of buying cheap ala Jenko, not at this stage of the season and tbh I thibk we were lucky how he stepped into the position.

CB, there may have been a call at that position but that was when there were queztion marks over 1) TV5's fitness and 2) Kos's general worth. . .IMO both concerns have been put to bed but a long term injury could see us return to this position. Merts has got better and better and is starting to settle in completely and doesnt seem to over rely on his partner as much before.

The midfied centre would be another area that could do with a look at. . .although I imagine that Jacks return will be treated with the 'like a new signing' spin. I think we missed out by not going for Witschel. . .I missed the news he had moved to Benfica and was surprised when he turned out in the CL, playing well to boot and for fucking 7 mil. . .would have been a great signing!

Anyway PnG sorey mate, it may not be the debate answer you were looking for but its a bit of what I think. . .we need to make the stronger give it more depth. . .I CAN understand when he argues that he already has players but there are often worries that although we have the numbers, the quality is not what it should be. . .in that case then we should buy in to recifty that and to provide competition to those already here

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No that's cool and makes sense to me. If you think we need to add more depth to the squad then that's fair enough. But I can't see Wenger adding many more players in January. Player competition is a rare thing for a Wenger team. If he buys a back up player, it's likely to be a young kid that's happy to wait on the bench.

Merts was talking up Podolski in the papers today.

I think he'd fit in really well on the left side of 4-3-3, like Gerv has on the right. We'd then have 2 naturals on either flank, with RVP in the centre of course. Theo can be rotated with them as well.

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Originally Posted by Young Guns 11

Think its pretty much inevitable that we'll sign Henry on a short-term loan deal.

Can't wait to see him out there again.

Thierry:bow:

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If he can do a couple of months and show the others where the bloody goal is, that can't hurt. And if he ends up as the second top goal scorer in the PL behind RvP, that would be neat. : dreamon.gif:

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Originally Posted by Power_n_Glory

No it's not. It really shows how negative and narrow minded some of you are when it comes to Arsenal and discussing issues on GW. I mentioned Diaby once on that post and the overall post is about Wenger trying something different with the squad if he won't buy. Instead of tackling that, you've chosen to pick a name and start bashing th player. Hasn't that been done to death? It's like the overall point went right out of the window because certain posters can't see past their dislike for one player even though several were mentioned and the individual player was never te focus. Not point in debating with such folk because they see what they want to see and ignore stuff.

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Im not knocking your post. I didnt even read it but the Diaby point is valid. He shouldnt be used as a reason to not buy a player.

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Originally Posted by MOre Letters to Santa

Merts was talking up Podolski in the papers today.

I think he'd fit in really well on the left side of 4-3-3, like Gerv has on the right. We'd then have 2 naturals on either flank, with RVP in the centre of course. Theo can be rotated with them as well.

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Yep, I like Podolski, I think he would be a success here. It would be a signing of intent too...an established international approaching his prime.

I'd prefer Podolski to Henry tbh, although ideally we'd get someone a bit more consistent. However, at least Podolski's in the prime of his career, so it won't simply be a short term fix if we get him.

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Originally Posted by Young Guns 11

Think its pretty much inevitable that we'll sign Henry on a short-term loan deal.

Can't wait to see him out there again.

Thierry:bow:

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the king :bow:


on a serious note, who would you rather come off the bench to score a goal when needed? chamakh or henry? know which one i want so happy he is likely to return. hopefully he does as well as sol did on his comeback

I'd rather have a Fruit Corner coming on in place of Chakma for a goal.

Podolski AND Henry would be ideal - it needn't be an either/or. Reality with Wenger is that this will only happen if we somehow get shot of Chamakh and Fatso, which I can't see happening in January.

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Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost...

I'd rather have a Fruit Corner coming on in place of Chakma for a goal.

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What about a Mullerice?

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Originally Posted by Letters to Santa

What about a Mullerice?

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I dunno, they can go hot or cold.

If the talk is to be believed about Henry then even Wenger is not stupid to consider him to be the answer to our problems as
we can only have him for 2 months and that doesnt take us to the end of the season

So I believe that we could see Wenger bring in Henry plus one other, Poldolski

This is a really good move. . .Henry will bring a lot to the team and someone like Poldolski would bring a player with a good rep that can play with or replace RvP

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Arsenal are monitoring Abdelaziz Barrada, having been impressed with his storming start to life in the senior team at Getafe.
The Moroccan midfielder graduated from Getafe B in the summer and made his debut for the club's seniors in August and he has since caught the eye in La Liga.
Barrada, born in France, has scored four goals in 11 appearances for Morocco's Under-23s and clubs across Europe have been present at Getafe's matches this season.
Arsene Wenger is unlikely to enter the market for the 22-year-old in January but it is understood he will bide his time and continue to watch Barrada this season, with a view to a potential summer move.

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http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-ne...ve-getafe-star

Hope hes as good as the last Moroccan we got

Henry likely to sign in next 48 hours.


The king :bow:

I have mixed feelings if this is the case.

The Henry of today is not that of his prime.

Wenger going for the cheap ass option again :doh:

He should sign at 00:00 at 01/01/12. This year has been an absolute abortion.

Nice article about the difference in Henry from when he left here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2011/dec/29/thierry-henry-arsenal

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Originally Posted by Ach

Wenger going for the cheap ass option again :doh:

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would love Wenger to make a massive signing but we all know what he's like he mostly looks at a player considers signing him then someone else does before we can do anything about it (well thats the way I see it) :(

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Originally Posted by GB.

I have mixed feelings if this is the case.

The Henry of today is not that of his prime.

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yes and no. we said that about sol campbell when he resigned. wenger had in training since november and seen him everyday and then we were all wanting him to be signed up for the next season.

merts ahs said henry still got it and there are times in the MLS, where he shows he has still got it with some great goals. he wont be as great as he was, but he will do a better job then fat fuck and chamakh put together. i hope htough wenger signs more but this signing is one im pleased about, because the king is back

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Originally Posted by GB.

I have mixed feelings if this is the case.

The Henry of today is not that of his prime.

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Agreed but it cant be bad if he is used from the bench, Henry cant expect and surely wont use hom to start!?

I'm sure, in the long run, nobody will remember him because of this spell - unless he does spectacularly well. In his last season, he wasn't very good and nobody remembers him for that.

78th minute, the ball comes to him 15 yards out, he's got more chance of hitting the inside of the side-netting than anyone else. 34 ain't that old.

he wont tarnish his legacy with us unless he does something fucking stupid like demand he is captain, plays the whole time etc etc which he wont. he is a changed man from when he left us. we all know that arsenal is in his heart, you only have to see his speech at the statue to see how much he loves us. he will be happy just playing five minutes if it helps us.


its basically all set up for him to come off the bench, dribble past a few scum players, put the ball in the net in the last minute to win against the scum :cloud9:

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Originally Posted by dazthegooner

would love Wenger to make a massive signing but we all know what he's like he mostly looks at a player considers signing him then someone else does before we can do anything about it (well thats the way I see it) :(

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The most annoying thing is, Henry will only be here for 2 months meaning he'll fuck off in March leaving us in a worse position than we are now cos at least now we have a chance of getting someone else in but in 2 months, the window will be shut.

We need much more than Henry and if Wenger thinks this will please fans then hes got another think coming

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Originally Posted by Ach

The most annoying thing is, Henry will only be here for 2 months meaning he'll fuck off in March leaving us in a worse position than we are now cos at least now we have a chance of getting someone else in but in 2 months, the window will be shut.

We need much more than Henry and if Wenger thinks this will please fans then hes got another think coming

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Can't disagree with that ok not totally against Henry coming back for 2 months if only to help a new striker to find his feet and not just thrown in at the deepend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONnct...eature=related


this was in october this year. hes still got it

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Originally Posted by dazthegooner

Can't disagree with that ok not totally against Henry coming back for 2 months if only to help a new striker to find his feet and not just thrown in at the deepend.

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If we get Henry then Wenger wont get a new striker. Another reason why we shouldnt get him along with him being past it.

His statue would do a better job than Chamakh, but that is no reason to sign it.

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Originally Posted by GB.

His statue would do a better job than Chamakh, but that is no reason to sign it.

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Can't really see the problem here. The sensible fans know that Wenger is highly unlikely to sign a player in jan for the long term, so what's the problem with bringing back Henry on the short term?

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Originally Posted by Young Guns 11

Can't really see the problem here. The sensible fans know that Wenger is highly unlikely to sign a player in jan for the long term, so what's the problem with bringing back Henry on the short term?

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Its for 2 months. Not even til the end of the season. Id have no problem getting him or someone in til the end of the season but i dont see the point in bringing him in for only 2 months and then going back to where we are now with RVP leading the line and shite ass back up. Plus Henry himself isnt that good anymore

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Originally Posted by Ach

Its for 2 months. Not even til the end of the season. Id have no problem getting him or someone in til the end of the season but i dont see the point in bringing him in for only 2 months and then going back to where we are now with RVP leading the line and shite ass back up. Plus Henry himself isnt that good anymore

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I see your point, but this signing isn't just about the football on the pitch, I'm thinking Wenger also see's it as a good opportunity for the younger players, experience etc.

Oh and i'm sure it hasn't slipped his mind how this will undoubtedly boost ticket sales!

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Originally Posted by Young Guns 11

I see your point, but this signing isn't just about the football on the pitch, I'm thinking Wenger also see's it as a good opportunity for the younger players, experience etc.

Oh and i'm sure it hasn't slipped his mind how this will undoubtedly boost ticket sales!

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Or the boards :coffee:

Thumbs up for Wenger from me on this.

Makes sense to get Henry back for a couple of months, I really don't see what harm this can do. Obviously I hope he is still looking for a longer term option (Podolski :pray:) but in terms of adding another option to the attack, whilst Chamakh and Gervinho go away, then it's a smart move.

Plus purely for the novelty factor it's awesome.

Henry. :bow:

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Originally Posted by Ach

Its for 2 months. Not even til the end of the season. Id have no problem getting him or someone in til the end of the season but i dont see the point in bringing him in for only 2 months and then going back to where we are now with RVP leading the line and shite ass back up. Plus Henry himself isnt that good anymore

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Don't think he will be coming alone tbh, Think he will be here to lift the team and show the other stikers how to be deadly. It will be really good to see Theo learning from the king tbh.

Also - Wenger is not one for sentiment. I think he's watched Henry in training, assessed him and fully believes he can still cut it.

Sure he's well past it, but you don't lose that class. I bet he can still pick passes for fun and if a chance falls to him, he will take it.

He picked Pires in the CL final for sentiment....

If we get Henry, we arent getting another striker in January so unless Chamakh is over his year long blip and Gervinho has stopped being a flop when they come back from the ANC then we'll be in the same situation as we are now when Henry leaves.

Id love Podolski here. Been a fan of his for years. Best left foot in the business

AW is not a silly man, he will know Henry will be a sub more or less, unless its the fa cup. Even though henry playing against the likes of the mancs and home and the scum will put shilvers down their spines.

It will be weird to have henry back with somone else wearing the no 14 shirt.

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Originally Posted by Ach

He picked Pires in the CL final for sentiment....

If we get Henry, we arent getting another striker in January so unless Chamakh is over his year long blip and Gervinho has stopped being a flop when they come back from the ANC then we'll be in the same situation as we are now when Henry leaves.Id love Podolski here. Been a fan of his for years. Best left foot in the business

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And you know henry is coming alone how, Its obvious he wants Paldolski and its highly likely he will be coming here.

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Originally Posted by Fergie the Rednose Reindeer

And you know henry is coming alone how, Its obvious he wants Paldolski and its highly likely he will be coming here.

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Cos ive been watching Arsenal for more than 5 minutes and Wenger wouldnt want to bring in another striker along with Henry cos it will kill Chamakh, Park, other Pub Team strikers we have

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Originally Posted by Ach

He picked Pires in the CL final for sentiment....

If we get Henry, we arent getting another striker in January so unless Chamakh is over his year long blip and Gervinho has stopped being a flop when they come back from the ANC then we'll be in the same situation as we are now when Henry leaves.

Id love Podolski here. Been a fan of his for years. Best left foot in the business

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I agree with you. It's the shortest of short term solutions, we all know Henry for 2 months is not really adequate. We have a month to sign Podolski (or another striker) so I'm just happy to wait and see what happens. Obviously I will be disappointed if no one else comes in.