Wenger probably had a little influence. But from what I've gathered from the 7 million recent articles on Ozil, he seems to be more interested in a) furthering his ability, and b) furthering his 'brand' and image.
Being the go-to guy for a CL club will probably help a). And his popularity has already gone up massively adding the worldwide support of Arsenal fans desperate for a big name signing. He was always a world class player but the newer guys Gotze, Draxler(?) are maybe the new talk of German players. A high profile and controversial (wrt the Real Madrid sale) move keeps him in the limelight. Don't think Wenger was absolutely crucial, but I'm guessing.
Last edited by Syn; 05-09-2013 at 12:48 PM.
He goes to Utd if that's his main aim surely? He'd be the go-to guy there too and he'd have RvP to replace Ronaldo. Coming to Arsenal represents a bigger challenge and bigger risk. He said he was pleased to hear our plans for the future, yes just as much chance of that being post transfer bullshit as truth, but let's not entirely discount the possibility he heard some shit to get him excited. Maybe we really have just emerged from an eight year long tunnel. Hope so anyway.
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I think the phone conversation had a lot to do with it to be honest. He was expected to stay with Madrid up until the last week. Credit where it’s due really. He could have had the Moyes effect. Utd are a massive club but nobody was interested in joining them. That says a lot and we really have to bring in a top name when Wenger is gone or he has to leave a really good team with title winning potential behind him if we go for an unknown.
Soldado got owned by Kos.
It's better to burn out, than to fade away.
putting moyes on the phone reminds me of utd sending Gary Neville to chat up aaron ramsey.
Rooney thinks he's a twat and RVP has had to make a point of daying how much he oves being Moyes boy.
If proper players dont want to play for him I think there has to be a chance he has lost the dressing room by the end of the season. I dont think its the most likely scenario, just that it could happen.
With hilarous consequences.
We have only gone and fucking bought Mesut Özil!!
It's better to burn out, than to fade away.