I heard it intimated more than once that is what the former Dein-machine.
However, I think it was almost definitely not so much a promise as schmoozy, managerial buzz wordy sales talk. I'm sure the words 'ambitious', 'compete' and other such things were thrown in. Wenger is generally good on the charm offensive one on one with players.
I reckon so mate.Originally Posted by I am invisible
I'm not obsessed with stats especially when it opposes what you can see with your own eyes.....but a player who near the half way point in the season has the same number of league goals as Cronaldo.....and he doesn't have Ooooozil the best number 10 in the world (as we love calling him) behind him supplying.
I can't be the only one licking my lips.
Probably getting my hopes up for nothing though. Seriously even if we have to offer 35 million instead of 32. Id just make it happen....send Henry over to take him out for lunch along with Wenger's wife...whatever it takes.
At least Wenger's on record as saying he likes him, so I suppose that's hopeful, in as far as it goes? Then again, Wenger says that about every player he's asked about, so you probably can't read too much into it.
I'm all for it though - take Suarez out of the equation (who divides opinion anyway), and this guy looks about as good as any forward in Europe right now. Reasonable price, reasonable wages... get it done.
His clause was last season before he started banging them in for fun. Athletico are joint top and thorugh to the CL KOs so we'd need to offer them something close to 40-45m.
Would love him to sign for us dont me wrong, he is lethal but i dont think we will.
You must know something all the different sports media dont then, because they've all reported it was 20ish before he signed a new contract and 32m after.
Its being reported that our scouts are in spain to watch him this week. He seems uber crazy like Suarez. He will do anything to get under his opponents skin. But its that kind of crazy that also makes him go for anything and fight for his life to get that ball in the net.
Regarding Costa, the deal can be done if we meet his release clause which is widely reported to be 32million. The sticking point with all transfers hinges on whether he wants to join us, it's not outlandish to think he would not be that keen on joining us mid-season when he's banging them in for Atletico who are going head to head with Barca in La Liga. He is their main man and has guaranteed CL football as they also reached the last 16.
Of course we could triple his wages and he would be playing with a higher calibre type of player but he wouldn't be guaranteed to walk in our team. He's having a great season, looks a very good player...but this is essentially his breakthrough season. Prior to this season his stats are nothing to shout about so paying 30mill+ for him is a risk.
One nice thing about him is that he has so far delivered in CL for Atletico, so he has proven to date that he can mix it with the best.
Having said all this I have read in numerous places that Wenger is reluctant to meet his release clause, I very much doubt we're going to get him for a penny less due to Atletico needing him.
Edited to add: I would prefer Costa over Benteke or Michu but only because he has proven himself in CL, that's what separates him from them two IMHO.
Yes but can he do it....... Oh you know the rest.
Sorry chaps, there is no way we can get him in January. Why would Athletico sell. It would be suicide for them, especially as they could get the same money or more in the summer. I would like it to happen, but can't see it.He has also the WC to think about, either for Brazil or Spain he needs to prove himself before the season ends. Brazil have no proven CF. I would think they haven't given up on him seeing as he hasn't played a competitive game for Spain yet.
We need other targets. I would love Rossi from Fiorentina but just like Costa, there is no chance in January.
[QUOTE=Globalgunner;353256Why would Athletico sell.[/QUOTE]
Because if we meet the release clause, they'd be obliged to.
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I think the first team place thing is over stated at times. Let's be honest, just about every top top forward in Spain not at Real or Barca, end up there or another top club overseas regardless of the competition they may face. Torres went to Liverpool, Aguero went to City for 38 million (looks bloody good business now). Villa went to Barca, Eto'o went to Barca. If we wait for 3 seasons for him to score 180 goals in 180 games and prove his quality beyond doubt some other club would have long snapped him up. He seems a late bloomer to me. If he is a bastard like Suarez without the bitey and racism then great. I want a striker who is willing to upend the oppositions centre back, his own centre back and anyone else to put the ball in the back of the net.
About time we got ours.
Spain are trying very hard to get him playing for them and if he is of the best quality he will absolutely play enough games for us. Even if he takes time to settle he will play a load of games because we can't expect Giroud to be a machine.
We'll offer 32,000,001.
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