Shkodran Mustafi (official)

[Marc Overmars]

I'm declaring this has moved into It's on! territory now.

http://www.skysports.com/football/ne...-no-fee-agreed

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...-30m-deal.html

[AFC Leveller]

Great player, always rated him.

[Mr. Lahey]

Very good signing IMO - glad it seems to be close to being a done deal. Now time for Mahrez and If we are really serious, lacazzette as well.

[Kano]

Would've preferred Jonny Evans.

Still he could always play upfront for us.

[The Emirates Gallactico]

Good signing. Very pleased if it goes through.

Not sure if he's truly ever going to be in the world class bracket, i.e. Boateng, Koscienly, peak Kompany, peak Terry etc etc, but he should be a good solid professional who can do an overall good job there. Besides, a lot of defending comes down to partnerships, understanding and organisation ahead of individual talent ...... see our very own Koscienly and Mertesacker as an example.

In some ways I actually enjoy the less heralded Monreal/Elneny/Koscienly (at the time) type signings over the mega big name transfers or the superkid transfers. Most of them are good professionals with the right attitude and work ethic and it demonstrates to Wenger that there's plenty of quality in the market and the fanbase isn't just all clamouring for big name superstar signings who can make an immediate impact.

Considering the crazy money thrown for the likes of Stones, Mangala, Bailly etc etc ..... 20 - 30 million for an established German international at a good age is a bargain in this market tbh.


Arsenal Germans

Should get some more in tbh. *cough Draxler cough*

[Thierrymon]

Never knowingly watched him, but he seems to have a good reputation and a good age as well.

Sounds more like a Koscielny type defender than a Mertesacker replacement.

[dostoy]

This is a bit early although I know we are desperate.

Any other manager would have bought a defender this week ready for the weekend, given our injury problems.

I hope it happens.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

I have to admit had never heard of the guy before he scored for Germany against Ukraine back in June

[selassie]

Good signing if it goes through, established international CB, fairly young too.

[LDG]

He Mustafi mental health issue if he wants to join us