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Since Chamakh will probs be sold in Jan anyways and park well who knows when he will be ready, Wenger knows a world class stiker is needed Long term lets hope he brings henry plus one in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ach
He does sign a few in jan tbf.
Bringing in Henry for a short spell can't do any harm, he's experienced, loves the club, is an Arsenal Legend and probably still has the vision to pick a pass. Sol did OK on his return I reckon Titi will be fine too. Anyway we have only got 1 striker at the Club at present so what's the harm in adding to the numbers?
I'm hoping Henry is part of Wengers January shopping and not the whole......who knows?
This guy looks good on YouTube.Quote:
Originally Posted by ollie the optimist
A Must Get™.
@Cripps
I'm with you if it transpires that TH12 is the only striker business AW does over Jan. . .and in fact he was only signed to be cover for Chamakh!
but because I feel AW will go after more than Henry then I cant side with you, the point you keep stressing that the deal can only be 2 months should be reason enough to give us hope that more are to come!
Its not a bad deal. . .the guy will give the squad a boost/experience/steel and I bet he gets at 5+ goals at least one of particular importance (manyoo/spuds winner :pray:
Henry will provide more as a backup striker than anyone else has so far provided this year. I also don't think we'll sign another striker in January unless someone is desperate for Chamakh and Arshavin or an opportunity presents itself which Wenger feels he can't pass up. I think the plan is to get by with what we have, use Henry to cover for the absence of Chamakh and Gervinho, and work in Oxlade-Chamberlain and Park Chu Young. With any luck we can shift Squillaci and add a versatile CB-LB ala Jan Vertonghen. It seemed pretty clear that had a buyer materialised in the summer Squillaci would have been happily gift-wrapped and hand delivered. Alas, buyers were aware and none materialised.
In the summer we will definitely be rid of Chamakh and Arshavin, as well as Bendtner, Denilson, Vela and all the other chaps who offered little besides promise over the last few years. I think another striker in the summer is more likely when we've cleared that lot out. We might also lose Rosicky and Benayoun and adding another experienced creator in midfield also makes sense in the summer. I do think that Coquelin will require a space in the rotation next year, he's progressing well. I think if we lose Diaby as well as Rosicky/Benayoun we might even add two to the midfield.
On another note, this will be third season in a row that we've brought back a player from the 03/04 team. Cygan next season?
Wenger has confirmed this is a formality now (not Cygan, Henry). SSN.
Henry. :bow:
Always rated him tbf.
Return of the King :bow: :bow: :bow:
A fee has been agreed between Bolton and Chelsea for Gary Cahill. SSN.
Cahill. :lol:
AVB :haha:
Good stuff re Henry - if nothing else, it'll make the next couple of months nostalgic.
Just need Podolski, Gotze and Vertonghen and it will be a fantastic January. :livinginafuckingdreamworld.gif:
And it will probably be the same amount that Coyle told us to go and do one at. . .and Joker said we should sack Wenger for, as he was embarrassing the club!Quote:
Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost...
Although I dont think Cahill is a bad player, he is just playing in a crap team. . .never for 17 mil tho!
Alex on the cheap in that case?
wait why is this funny?
We should go in for Cahill
Not better than Mert or Verm but better than the rest and with our injuries, he'll get his fair share of games
Posted on Twitter by our own LiberoFootball;
"Report: Arsenal bid for 'El Loco' Juan Vargas."
Rumours we were after him in the Summer I recall.
Can he play LB/LM?
£12-14m.
http://elbocon.pe/nota.php?t=arsenal...d=87&id=664472
It's reportedly about 5 or 6 million.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stocking full of Chamakh
Our £14m bid ain't so bad now is it, Gartside?
If they're going to insist on playing John Terry, then getting Cahill is not the right move (And not just because he's white).
Arry :pal:Quote:
Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost...
Sperz :pal:
Luiz :pal:
Looks like Alex will deffo be going now.
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Originally Posted by Ach
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Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has revealed the club are struggling to agree personal terms with Gary Cahill, saying they are 'miles apart'.
Bolton confirmed on Friday that they had agreed terms with the West London giants in a deal believed to be worth around £5million.
Cahillhttp://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif has already held talks with Chelsea,http://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif but Villas-Boashttp://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif has confirmed that things are not going as well as planned.
"We're still miles apart regarding agreement with the player," he said, warning the Blueshttp://static.lingospot.com/spot/image/spacer.gif had alternative targets.
"We'll continue to monitor this situation as we continue to monitor others."
Villas-Boas was confident, however, an agreement would eventually be reached and hailed the qualities Cahill would bring to Stamford Bridge.
"Gary has been this season involved in a fighting struggle with Bolton and a fight for position in the league," he said.
"I think his technical attributes are immense. His pace is fantastic as well.
"There are weaknesses and they are also related to the collective weaknesses of Bolton.
"He's a player that at international level has been playing well.
"He can add to this squad or any squad in the Premier League."
Villas-Boas revealed midfielder Josh McEachran would not be joining Bolton on loan but could move to another club.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...-Cahill-issues
For that price we should go in for him but we wont. . .wages and the game of handbags in the summer will be too much to surpass! Wengers oride :hail:Quote:
Originally Posted by Letters to Santa
That and he's shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stocking full of Chamakh
I agree hes not a grade up on our current defence, but he is on the the way we ended last year and started this. . .
Our defence now is playing well, like how Merts has cime on. . . However Cahill is playing with shit. . .should be playing harder yes but could be good for us given a chance. . .Vertogen woyld be better though
A Luiz and Cahill partnership should be fun.
At least our attacking CB is good at defending too.
Henry still has the composure and finesse, judging from his goals for the Yankees. More importantly, he has balls. Chamakh and Gervais can stay in Africa until they grow some.
This solves very little in terms of what we do when RVP is out. But the knowledge that we have an attacking option that is not a complete cretin on the bench is reassuring.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16369898.stmQuote:
Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong is set to join Wolves on loan until the end of the season.
Talks between the two Premier League clubs are ongoing and a deal is expected to be concluded by Monday.
The 19-year-old has made 14 appearances this season - starting three Premier League matches, three Carling Cup ties and three Champions League games.
He will bolster a Wolves midfield that has lost Jamie O'Hara for a month after undergoing surgery on a double hernia.
Wolves drew 1-1 at Arsenal on Tuesday and sit two points clear of the relegation zone in 17th.
The fifth-place Gunners appear well-stocked in midfield, with Jack Wilshere - who came through the club's youth system with Frimpong - and Abou Diaby working their way back to fitness.
Meanwhile, it is understood the deal to take former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry back to Emirates Stadium in a two-month loan deal from New York Red Bulls is likely to be finalised after Saturday's match against QPR or on Sunday.
Already quite mental. Now he'll be playing with Karl Henry.
So I guess that means Coquelin will be Song's back-up for the rest of the season.
First of a few that will probably go on loan. Should be interesting to see what happens to Oxlade and Miyachi. I have a feeling they'll be sent somewhere too but I hope it's in our league. Stoke is the ultimate move, really. Bolton was quite good for Wilshere but we need to send Miyachi to Stoke.
No way. Pulis will just try to order some noodles off him.
Can see this happening.Quote:
Arsenal and Stoke sent scouts to watch Toulouse full-back Aymen Abdennour play for Tunisia against Catalonia in a friendly on Friday.
Full story: insidefutbol.com
Ticks all the boxes.
1 - Unknown
2 - Pub Teamer
3 - Playing in France
4 - African
Good to have our January business wrapped up before January. So then, onwards to the summer transfer window.
Sounds like someone mispronouncing Ade's name.Quote:
Aymen Abdennour
Also, have we signed Biglia yet?
The new Hatem Trabelsi?
Miyachi is just about 6ft tall, perfect fit for Stoke IMO. :coffee:Quote:
Originally Posted by Syntos Claus
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants to sign Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and is considering making a £15m bid for the Dutch international during the January transfer window.
Full story: Caughtoffside
http://www.talksport.co.uk/magazine/...ngthen-gunnersQuote:
For the first time in a while, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks set to spend money in the January transfer window. With the Gunners relying heavily on Robin Van Persie for goals and fellow forwards Marouane Chamakh and Gervinho heading to the African Cup of Nations next month, the north London club are in desperate need of some firing power. Taking into account the injuries to every one of Arsenal’s full-backs and you realise Wenger needs to go shopping. Here, talkSPORT takes a look at what positions the Gunners will be looking to invest in January…
WHERE THEY NEED TO STRENGTHEN
STRIKERS: Fortunately, Robin van Persie’s brilliant form in 2011 has taken the heat off Arsenal’s lack of goal scorers. Marouane Chamakh, who is rumoured to be looking for a move away from the club next year, has only found the back of the net twice since November 2010 and will travel to the African Cup of Nations this month. With the Moroccan’s team-mate Gervinho also heading to the tournament, the Gunners are in desperate need of quality up front. Andrey Arshavin’s lack of form has left Arsenal with an uninspiring bench and a new spark in the dressing room would help Arsene Wenger’s side push for Champions League qualification.
FULL BACK: Injuries to Kieran Gibbs, Andre Santos, Bacary Sagna and Carl Jenkinson have left Arsenal with a desolate looking back four, with defensive midfielders and centre-backs having to fill in at full-back. Thomas Vermaelen and Johan Djourou have both looked relatively comfortable playing out of position, but with the Gunners hectic schedule of FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League fixtures coming up, they need to strengthen the depth of the squad and some specialist full backs would be very welcome indeed.
TRANSFER TARGETS
Thierry Henry will be the first player to join the Gunners on a two-month loan from the MLS. The Arsenal legend will bring some much needed support for Van Persie and should have a positive impact on the dressing room. Reports have suggested the New York Red Bulls forward still has the fitness to play in the Premier League, but some fans are worried their club’s greatest ever striker, could ruin his reputation if he fails to live up to expectations.
Arsenal have also been linked with Cologne striker Lukas Poldolski. The German international is desperate for a move away from the struggling Bundesliga side, but a price tag of around £20million and competition from Liverpool for the 26-year-old makes him an unlikely target for Arsene Wenger, who has rarely spent any money in the January transfer window.
Out-of-favour AC Milan full back Taye Taiwo issued a ‘come get me plea’ after finding himself struggling to get in the Italian side’s first team. Wenger could try and sign the Nigerian, but his recent run of good performances may have increased his price tag. The Gunners boss might consider loan moves for Man City’s Wayne Bridge, or a more permanent and costly bid for Ajax’s Jan Vertonghen.
DREAM SIGNING
Would surely be Lille's brilliant playmaker Eden Hazard. The young Belgian is top of the shopping list of most of Europe's top clubs, which means Arsenal will probably be priced out of the biding. His vision, pace and finishing would add an extra depth to the Gunners forward line and his style would be a perfect match for the slick football of Arsene Wenger's Arsenal.
NEED TO GET RID OF
Sebastien Squallaci, Marouane Chamakh, Andrey Arshavin
BUDGET
The money raised from the sale of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri in the summer leaves Arsenal with a hefty transfer budget of around £30milllion. Wenger is notoriously tight with cash in January, but may spend in 2012 due to the desperation of their league position and the fact they look set to miss out on a Champions League spot.
Horrific stories about us going for Bridge on loan. No even our board is that fucked up surely?
Didnt realise the board had anything to do with players coming in.
Maybe they're after a bridging loan.
From the fans. Interest free.Quote:
Originally Posted by GB.