Granit Xhaka (official)

[Marc Overmars]

Article on Xhaka. Seems to show that Wenger still does attract players by reputation - goes to show how differently players and fans view things:

His reputation definitely precedes him but what good is that if he cannot elevate the team to the required level. I suppose on the flip side if he can keep attracting decent players then it gives his successor something decent to work with.

[Kano]

Absolutely agree, I thought it was interesting to hear a player say that given how down nearly all of us are on the manager.

But if this is his last year and his name helps attract one or two other players of good standing, then as you say, it gives the next man even more to work with hopefully.

[Alpha]

I would be okay with Janssen, if we get a more experienced striker. However, a good friend is an Inter fan and he would do cartwheels if someone took Icardi.

Si , that friend of yours doesn't rate Icardi at all ? I'm really surprised and I even doubt Inter can sell him to us unless we table a very good offer . Every time I have watched him he has always impressed me .
It is strange that some Inter fans would be happy to see his back .
I wonder what wenger is waiting for to open his cheque .

[KSE Comedy Club]

That would be classic Arsenal. But I haven't seen much about Ozil going this season, what are you seeing?

I was just reading a headline that Ozil has stalled contract talks for a second time until after the Euro's.
How many times have we been there before something goes very wrong?!

[Niall_Quinn]

Si , that friend of yours doesn't rate Icardi at all ? I'm really surprised and I even doubt Inter can sell him to us unless we table a very good offer . Every time I have watched him he has always impressed me .
It is strange that some Inter fans would be happy to see his back .
I wonder what wenger is waiting for to open his cheque .

He's waiting for the price to drop to £1

[Niall_Quinn]

Article on Xhaka. Seems to show that Wenger still does attract players by reputation - goes to show how differently players and fans view things:

Fans are paying the player wages, puts a slightly different perspective on things. If you know you can pitch up to London and fuck about cruising to a 4th place finish while getting paid a fortune then I guess that makes Wenger a massive draw.

[Power n Glory]

His reputation definitely precedes him but what good is that if he cannot elevate the team to the required level. I suppose on the flip side if he can keep attracting decent players then it gives his successor something decent to work with.

Never heard of Xhaka before we were linked with him. It didn't seem like he was on high demand and it's not as if he played for a big club either. It's a good signing. An expensive onee but this isn't quite the same as signing a player like Sanchez or Ozil.

But yes, if he can't elevate the team to a higher level than it's pointless. It's important his successor has a good team but also important that he has funds to build his own team.

[Toronto Gooner]

Si , that friend of yours doesn't rate Icardi at all ? I'm really surprised and I even doubt Inter can sell him to us unless we table a very good offer . Every time I have watched him he has always impressed me .
It is strange that some Inter fans would be happy to see his back .
I wonder what wenger is waiting for to open his cheque .

It may seem strange but I take him at his word regarding his views on Inter players.

[Letters]

Fans are paying the player wages, puts a slightly different perspective on things. If you know you can pitch up to London and fuck about cruising to a 4th place finish while getting paid a fortune then I guess that makes Wenger a massive draw.

Why do you keep peddling the 4th place thing? We haven't finished 4th for 3 years.

[Niall_Quinn]

Why do you keep peddling the 4th place thing? We haven't finished 4th for 3 years.

4th place is the target. If some teams underperform we finish higher, but not by design.