Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
Well he obvioulsy did not want to come to us anyway so it makes no diffrence.
Well he obvioulsy did not want to come to us anyway so it makes no diffrence.
How's it obvious he didn't want to come? A few weeks ago it was well documented that he was willing to move but we didn't agree a fee in time.
I remember Graham Hunter on SSN was on top of the story.
Anyway, he's a Chav now. Hope Frimpong GHELs him.
Last edited by Marc Overmars; 22-08-2011 at 08:43 AM.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...ubborn?cc=4716Arsene Wenger again stressed finding the right players to fit into his Arsenal squad has been difficult, but maintains he is not stubborn when it comes to recruitment matters.
The Gunners suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Liverpool at the weekend, when Emmanuel Frimpong was sent-off and centre-half Laurent Koscielny suffered a back problem, which is likely to keep him out of next week's Champions League play-off second leg against Udinese.
Wenger is already without several first-team players because of injury and suspension, and the Emirates Stadium faithful once more called for their manager to spend big before the transfer window shuts in 10 days' time.
Arsenal have been linked with a number of players this summer, including recent Chelsea acquisition Juan Mata, while rumours around a move for Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila and Real Madrid star Kaka continue. Wenger, however, insists it is not just about getting out the cheque book.
"Overall we will buy. Maybe people feel I am stubborn, but I am not, I just want to do the best for the team and buy the right players," Wenger said.
"If I have shown one thing in the last 15 years, it is that I have bought good players. We will bring as well experienced players, but people just say 'buy' - but it is to buy the right player which is difficult."
While Wenger has brought in fresh talent this summer, they have not been the experienced players which many Gunners fans crave. It is an assessment of the club's circumstances that does not stack up for the Arsenal manager.
"I look at the players and if they are good enough," Wenger said. "You forget we have bought players - Gervinho, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Carl Jenkinson, Ryo [Miyaichi] - and you will see over the season they are top-quality players, but at the moment we have to give them some time."
As well as starting with 19-year-old Jenkinson at full-back, Wenger was forced to give Spanish teenager Ignasi Miquel his Premier League debut when Koscielny pulled up.
It was a clearance from Miquel which cannoned off Aaron Ramsey and into the Arsenal net which handed Liverpool the lead, before substitute Luis Suarez knocked in a second in the final minute. Wenger rejected suggestions inexperience had proved costly - pointing instead to a marginal offside call in the build-up to Liverpool's fortunate opener.
"I don't think the decision of the offside for the first goal depends on our players," he said. "I agree we were a bit young, that we looked a bit naive in some situations, but we have shown a great spirit and were unlucky. We did not deserve to lose this game.
"I feel we have a more negative environment and that is more difficult for the team. That is why the results are so important to get the confidence back."
Arsenal will be able to field both Alex Song and Gervinho in their European tie as the duo's bans are only for domestic games, while centre-back Johan Djourou could recover from his hamstring injury. Wenger also revealed England midfielder Jack Wilshere was close to a return from his ankle problem.
"He has a chance to play, yes," the Arsenal boss said. "He has trained Thursday, Friday and Saturday."
Only one positive in the whole article... ffs.
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Oh god yes.
With him we have a chance of qualifying.
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...-city?&cc=4716Roberto Mancini has warned Arsenal and Samir Nasri that it will be a "big problem" if the France international plays against Udinese this week.
Nasri is believed to be on the verge of a £25 million move to Manchester City, a transfer that will ensure Arsenal do not lose the midfielder for nothing in 12 months' time. However, Mancini had hoped to sign Nasri by the end of the weekend, only for the deal to be delayed by the reported demands of the player's agent.
As a result, Arsene Wenger started Nasri in the weekend loss to Liverpool, and he claims he is not worried about picking him again for Wednesday's Champions League qualifier in Italy. Should Nasri feature at all during the 90 minutes, he would become ineligible for City's European campaign this season.
Mancini remains convinced the deal can be tied up imminently, but he did warn Arsenal and Nasri to seriously consider the consequences of playing in Udinese.
"I think we can close in the next two days, but if he plays in the Champions League, it will be a big problem," Mancini said.
"It's a big problem because we have followed Nasri for 40 days and I have hoped it [would be completed] in two days or in three days. I am sure we can close this in 24 or 48 hours, but I don't know why it hasn't been closed."
Asked if he could look elsewhere if Nasri becomes cup-tied, Mancini replied: "It could be possible, yes."
Can't see us playing him.
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The transfer target dance we're being led on by the media makes it difficult to really have a clue as to what's actually going on. The latest group seems to be:
Zarate (this seems reasonably possible given that there have been no denials and probably makes a little sense - cheapish and tricksy forward who can play on the wing as well, moderately young at 24)
Hazard (long known as target but will the purse strings be opened and will Lille do business this late on in the transfer window?)
M'Vila (strong indication but no quotes as far as I can see - young and rising french player which is Wenger's speciality - I would wonder about how this fits in with Song and Frimpong, but M'Vila is better than both)
Martin (I've not actually seen any quotes and just seems like rumour. Would be nice but we'd not get Hazard and Martin - unless Arshavin and Nasri go. Hazard seems the most likely unless he will not be sold)
Jagielka (I think he's the top defensive target if only because we've actually bid for him)
Cahill (no bid, lotsa talk)
Samba (Very close in Jan, but nothing since other than media speculation)
Mertesacker (media speculation only as far as I can see)
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If the whole Board v Wenger's wages thing is true, Nasri could stay and possibly sign a long-term contract. If the wages structure is altered and we bring in 2-3 good quality players (Zarate, Hazard, Jagielka), we're back in contention and why wouldn't Nasri want to stay
Last edited by Unai Tea; 22-08-2011 at 09:27 AM.
Re M'Vila:
19.38 Arsenal set for more disappointment as Rennes Director of Football Pierre DeRossi tells Canal+ that midfielder Yann M'Vila won't be sold in this window.
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That's usually the starting point...until there's an indication of a real and substantial bid. They're not actively looking to sell, it doesn't mean they won't. But given all that has happened so far, I would be unhopeful of anything positive happening.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...fer?intcmp=239
Arsène Wenger has responded to Arsenal's troubled start to the season by making a bid for the Rennes holding midfielder Yann M'Vila. The manager's attempt to strengthen his team came as hopes grew that Jack Wilshere will return from ankle trouble to face Udinese in Wednesday's pivotal Champions League play-off second leg.
M'Vila, who has established himself as a regular in the France team, would cost £12m. The 21-year-old is under contract until 2015 but Rennes have allowed Wenger to talk to him. Arsenal's manager also has an interest in Sochaux's attacking midfielder Marvin Martin.
Wenger's immediate concern, though, is his midfield to face Udinese. Wilshere, who has not featured this season, had been considered a major doubt for the trip to north-eastern Italy, where Arsenal will attempt to protect a 1-0 lead and qualify for the group stage of Europe's elite competition for the 14th year in a row.
He left the Emirates Stadium after last Tuesday's first-leg against the Italian team with a foot in a protective boot and he missed the morale-sapping 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool on Saturday, when the problems mounted for Wenger.
Wilshere, though, came back to training on Thursday and provided he suffers no reaction before the squad fly to Italy on Tuesday afternoon, he will board with them. "Jack has a chance to play," Wenger said. "He has trained Thursday, Friday, Saturday."
Wenger's attitude towards Wilshere will be coloured with caution but given the stakes at the Stadio Friuli, he will be tempted to press him into action. The manager was without nine players against Liverpool through injury and suspension, and he lost the centre-half Laurent Koscielny to a back spasm in the 16th minute.
He will be able to pick the midfielder Alex Song and the forward Gervinho, as their three-match bans apply only to domestic competitions, while the central defender Johan Djourou "has a chance", according to Wenger, of returning from a hamstring injury. The midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong, who was sent off against Liverpool and will be suspended for Sunday's league fixture at Manchester United, will also be available against Udinese.
The obvious solution to the club's personnel problems is for Wenger to strengthen in the transfer market, and many supporters at the Emirates were keen to remind the Frenchman of that. Wenger said that Arsenal had "the money to buy players, we are not short of money", and he rejected the notion that the more he was urged to spend, the less likely he would be to do so.
"People feel I'm stubborn … I'm not," Wenger added. "I just want to do the best for the team and to buy the right players. If I have shown one thing in the last 15 years, it's that I have bought good players here.
"What you forget is we have bought players. We have bought Gervinho, [Alex Oxlade-] Chamberlain, [Carl] Jenkinson, [Ryo] Miyaichi, and you will see during the season they are top-quality players. But at the moment, we have to give them some time.
"Overall, we will buy. We will bring experienced players as well. People just say 'buy' but it's to buy the right player which is difficult."
Modric left out of tonight's game because according to Redknapp 'his head isn't in the right place' whereas The Sun says he's on strike to force through a move to Chelsea.
Looks like this one is still going through then, Benayoun probably part of the deal.
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