Summer Transfer Speculation and Shit.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

But we're being linked with players. Papers are saying we've made a £43m bid for Higauin. We're also being linked with Pedro. Talks of us bidding £17m for Benzema. Gotze even. It's bullshit but I don't know why you think things are quiet. Just last week it was all talk of Vidal.

Things have gone relatively quiet since we signed Cech, it's not to say being linked with loads and loads of players means we will sign someone but when you look at things like the BBC Gossip column and we barely get a mention in a week it suggests that we aren't looking.
When we do sign someone it's normally at the end of sustained newspaper stories about that player so it doesn't come out of the blue....unless we do it on transfer deadline day or something.

[Power n Glory]

Not that we should be gauging anything from media speculation, I prefer to take be cues from Wenger's actual comments, but isn't this a case of you just looking in the wrong places for gossip? BBC Gossip column may be off this year but Bleacher Report hasn't stopped. When we have stories of us signing Vidal, making bids for Benzema, Higuain and speaking with Pedro's reps, I'd say the gossip rags are in full swing.

[Niall_Quinn]

Was there any significant media flush when we signed Alexis? We seemed to just get that one done without any real fuss, or else I have forgotten or missed the circus. The rats masquerading as sports journalists all do the same thing, they listen to any old gossip and then spin it up into news boilerplate. Read this article for an example of where sports journalism is today. Ignoring the atrocious grammar, try to find the substance. Only one sort of substance there.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...ring-best.html

Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria would be of interest to Wenger who has tried to land the Argentina international on two previous occasions.

The South American’s future is unclear at Old Trafford after a difficult first season at the club following his £59.7m switch from Real Madrid.

United would be reluctant to sell to a direct rival, while his reported £280,000-per-week wages would be beyond them.

Nevertheless, if Di Maria is obtainable, the Gunners would be interested provided a deal would fit into their financial framework.

So Di Maria is not for sale, even if he was Utd would want their £60mill back and we can't afford his wages. Buy hey - we're signing Di Maria. And Ozil is under performing (with his 70 chances created) YAWN.

This is sports "journalism" and I don't think we should place too much stock in it.

I agree, this isn't the finished squad if we are chasing a title and a serious tilt at the CL. Ozil then Alexis - it would be odd for a genuinely ambitious club to stop now before the pieces are in place. Momentum as well - when other clubs and their fans are shitting their pants at our activities in the transfer market then we'll know we're back for sure. But those media hacks, fuck them. What do they know? Literally nothing.

[Power n Glory]

I think Sanchez was a long process because he was playing in the World Cup. But at the time I think we were linked with Reus and Griezmann.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

I think Sanchez was a long process because he was playing in the World Cup. But at the time I think we were linked with Reus and Griezmann.

Been linked with Sanchez several times throughout the preceding season.

[selassie]

I think we'll buy if a serious upgrade becomes available. So far, those mentioned don't really fit the bill.

Yeah I think this is the situation too. I think if the likes of Benzema or Pedro become available then Wenger will make his moves. I also think he may pick up a DM or CB if an opportunity arises.

If there are no openings for the above then I think Cech will be our only signing this summer.

Whilst I wouldn't be ecstatic going into the season with the squad as is I still think we have enough quality to mount a serious challenge, I think if we sign a world class striker like Benzema then I'd have us down as joint favourites for the title.

[dostoy]

Wengers next interview will come after the first pre-season match.

We will find out a bit more then.

When is the first pre-season match ?

[GP]

Wengers next interview will come after the first pre-season match.

We will find out a bit more then.

When is the first pre-season match ?

Next Wednesday against Singapore XI

[Bumble]

Its only the beginning of July and the Ashes start today which is much more important than fretting about Arsenal not signing anyone or being linked with a 100 new players.

[Xhaka Can’t]

I think it's a good thing we are keeping Arteta not as cover for the DM slot (although he could fill it in an emergency) but because he's a solid pro, club captain, can still perform at the top level and he's an experience and capable squad player. Not a first team player any longer, for sure, but there's a lot of dross out there inferior to Arteta walking around with silly £30mill price tags attached. A one year deal is just about right.

Arteta is so shit, he's made it to Captain of our Club and he still can't get out.