Apparently Jabba the Hutt has made a takeover bid.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39981841
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Apparently Jabba the Hutt has made a takeover bid.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39981841
Kroenke would be mad to sell
You don't sell off a self refilling cash drawer for a finite amount
He'll never make that kind of money staying with us.
Not directly but the point of having us is as an asset at which to borrow large amounts at low rates with which to invest further in property.Quote:
Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost...
Maybe he is trying to save Wenger from a terrible fate.
I'm not sure that's happening is it (as in I legitimately don't know)? There was that 'consultancy fee' thing but nowhere near the same kind of sum.Quote:
Originally Posted by Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie
I'd rather usmanov and dein then silent Stan.
Going to split the topic, it's a big enough story to deserve its own thread.
I'd rather not have murderous, rapist gangsters in charge, thanks.
No Trump is not making a bid for ArsenalQuote:
Originally Posted by GP
Musical chairs. Usmanov can fuck off as well because he'd still keep Wenger in charge. If this were to happen it just buys Wenger more time.
Usmanov's lot are not much better, tbfQuote:
Originally Posted by GP
welcome if even the least it does is put a bit of spotlight on Kroenke regards the shambles at the club. can't see him selling until he's well and ready in his own good time or if he needs the capital.
saying that I cannot see any significant further natural growth of the club without real on pitch success, i.e. PL & CL titles or final appearances ....of which financial success is a natural consequence in the form of bigger prize money, bigger sponsorship deals, more merchandising etc off the back of a successful brand. as things stand we're reliant on silly PL sponsorship. there is no way we're closing that financial gap on the top tier european giants given our static performances/finishes over the last decade.
Yep, if Wenger's staying it doesn't matter who's taking over or how much the fans think is going to be dumped in for transfers - which I assume, is why anyone would favour this pig. Say he dumps a billion into transfers. Now Wenger has a billion quid. What a horrendous prospect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Delusions of Grandeur
now that is one scary thought.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn
He`d be able to buy you off NQ. Then fill the club with 2 dozen Gervinho, Sanogo and Kallstrom look alikes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn
Quite, even with unlimited funds I still think he wouldn't be able to replace Giroud, Walcott and Ramsey properly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn
I'm praying Kroenke and Wenger bugger off, wishing thinking eh? :(
I can see the excuses already.Quote:
Originally Posted by selassie
'You know when you're out of Europe, it's hard to attract top top top top qualiteee. Not even the Chinese clubs could convince a top striker like Mbappe to join their league.' :blah:
The one season we manage to get 19 goals from Theo, 16 from Giroud when neither have been regular starters along with 28 from Sanchez but still fuck things up. He somehow manages to rotate problems.
No he doesn't get any direct cash but the ownership of the shares themselves are an assetQuote:
Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost...
:pray: If we got rid of Kroenke and Wenger in one summer it would be the best summer ever!
:gp:Quote:
Originally Posted by AFC Leveller
His whole LA stadium thing is backed by his other assets, supposedly. Last I heard he was looking for a massive loan to fund the thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie
He won't sell anyway. By end of 2019/20, if all goes according to their shitty plans, his 60% will be worth far more than a billion. That's when he might cash out, which would coincidentally (I'm sure) coincide with Wenger's next contract being up.
if Usmanov ups his offer to $1.5 or at least 20% up on share price maybe Kroenke might bite. Alternatively he might spike a bidding war. Some other bidders might step up
Hope so. Anyone but the fat Uzbek cunt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Globalgunner
Usmanov's after 60% of the shares. An outsider would have to chase Kroenke's shares plus Usmanov's. Unlikely, especially with Usmanov having raised the offer on just 60%
It's the fat bloke or nobody I would say.
EDIT: Scrub that, the Chinese have just bid £4.2 trillion for a 2% stake.
Surely Usmanov would be far far better than Kroenke and Wenger.
If Usmanov gave Wenger unlimited money, Wenger would leave as it would go against all his principles.
Wenger must go, regardless of who owns the club.
Kroenke committed to the club apparently :sigh:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39981954
Seems we're stuck with Kroenke and Wenger, neither of them seem to ever want to leave despite screwing the club over.
Not really. Usmanov still wants Wenger in charge.Quote:
Originally Posted by dostoy
Kroenke saying Arsenal not for sale and never has been, why won't the guy just take the money and leave us alone, noone wants him here! Sadly we've got the worst owner in football, not interested in football, doesn't care what the fans think and happy to run this club into the ground like his other franchises.
But as Wenger says it's not his fault.
Phew! Was worried there in a discussion about the board you weren't going to get a dig in at Wenger but you managed to at the end. Nice work.
It's no it my fault he decided to stick his oar in where it's not wanted (doesn't he always) and publicly voice his support for a man everyone can see with his own eyes doesn't give a damn about Arsenal and only cares about money.Quote:
Originally Posted by Letters
Probably hankering for another pay rise knowing him though, only cares about himself after all.
:yawn:
Wenger makes a rod for own back Ty, Letters tbf.
True to an extent, but some people blame him for the weather or the state of the NHS. All a bit silly really.
In fairness what he said was correct, It's not Kroenkes fault that we have finished in this position.Quote:
Originally Posted by Özim
No, but it's his responsibility. What's he going to do about it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie
Oh, I know. Give Wenger a contract. So it WILL be his fault next time around, and the time after.
Perhaps not with the results in the season, but at the end of the day the owners determine the ambition of the club and what they'll accept, Abrahmovic won't accept 2nd best consequently Chelsea are successful and when there are blips he's quick to change things, Kroenke sits there and accepts the club being also rans (as he does with his other franchises), therefore it's is his fault, he should not be willing to accept what Wenger has delivered in recent years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie
We're not too far off from finding out what's acceptable. The league is over and if we lose the FA Cup final and Wenger still gets a new contract, it's over. Might as well turn off the football and stop contributing to the con.