Transfer targets in January

[Syn]

I see Wenger’s point. With players coming back, he has to weigh up the risk. Gourcuff is recovering from injury so I doubt he’d be any better than Jack or Diaby for the last few months of the season.

I think Wenger should consider buying wingbacks. With Jenkinson, Sagna and Gibbs out...we’re suffering. But it all depends on how long they are out for.

Also, I can’t see him spending major money on a striker that will sit on the bench. Poldoski would be a good addition because he can takeover from Gervinho or move to the centre if RVP needs a rest. But I can’t see Wenger spending big money on a player when he’s just bought Gervinho and has Ryo and Park as an option. I don’t think he’s going to spend in January. Park, Ryo and Ox were probably meant for this half of the season. It’s funny, been playing Fifa 12 and the January transfer window has just closed. I ended up buying no one because I couldn’t justify paying £20 odd million for a bench player or ‘killing’ players like Ryo, Ox and Ramsey.

Ditto.

I'm pretty sure Wenger is not making any significant signings in January (and by 'significant signings' I mean players who will go straight into the first team and start games regularly). I understand it's quite difficult in January too. But I also agree with MOe that - if he feels forced into making a strong signing, he'll do it...similar to Arshavin. He just doesn't feel as if he has to. I still think we'll get 4th without making any signings but it's a bit annoying that it seems to be the limit of our ambition. (And before any pedant (Letters) says anything - of course we would prefer to finish 1st rather than 4th but I think the club's goal is '1st would be brilliant but 4th would be pretty good'...and we are not prepared to sacrifice a lot to move from 'pretty good' to 'brilliant'.

At the moment all the noises seem to hint that it'll be a boring transfer window for us. The usual stuff of 'if an opportunity comes up, I'll look into it' doesn't strike me as a statement of intent. An opportunity won't magically appear on your lap - you have to go looking for it. We aren't. We've got what we've got and lets hope it's enough.

[Power n Glory]

If Wenger feels we have the resources in the current squad, then imo he should consider playing a new formation. Right now it looks like we are running out of gas. When Wilshere and Diaby get back, maybe the shape of the squad will naturally change, but right now, i feel as if we should be playing a 4-4-1-1 with Arshavin playing behind RVP and Ramsey making way.

Right now, it looks like we're playing a 4-3-3 with two defensive midfielders in Arteta and Song while Ramsey plays ahead of them as a central mid. I feel we need a more creative player playing closer to the final third and linking up with the front three players. Ramsey is too erratic, not sharp enough and can't play sneaky through balls to the front players on the edge of the box. RVP is too dependent on Gerv and Walcott for assists. Maybe if Arteta took a more commanding role in the centre Ramsey could push up more but right now, i feel as if there is too much of a gap between the midfield and the front three. When the ball goes wide and Theo or Gerv are cutting the ball back to the edge of the box, none of the three are getting on the end of ut and popping off shots. It needs to be looked into. I suppose if we played Arshavin, Rosicky or Wilshere in a more attacking midfield role, we'd get more joy. Just my thoughts anyway.

If Wenger doesn't buy, i hope he tries some fresh ideas. I think we could get a lot more out of certain players.

[Grebbo]

Why are you even talking about Diaby? He's constantly injured or shit.

[Cripps_orig]

Arsenal are believed to have offered former striker and current New York Red Bulls frontman Thierry Henry a two-month loan deal.
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Newcastle have been deemed "too small" to sign Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud, while Arsenal have been quoted £42m for the French 25-year-old.
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Greek giants Olympiacos are believed to be interested in signing Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak and Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky.
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Henry and Giroud can fuck off. Keep Rosicky

[Power n Glory]

Why are you even talking about Diaby? He's constantly injured or shit.

Yes, that whole post was about Diaby.

[Cripps_orig]

The point is a valid one.

Diaby cant be relied on to be fit or stay fit and even if a miracle happens and he does stay fit, hes shit anyway. He should not be used as a reason for us to not buy a CM by Wenger or anyone

[Syn]

John Cross is off on one again - says a 2 month deal has been offered to Henry.

[Master Splinter]

I hope John Cross' success rate doesn't improve.

[Power n Glory]

The point is a valid one.

Diaby cant be relied on to be fit or stay fit and even if a miracle happens and he does stay fit, hes shit anyway. He should not be used as a reason for us to not buy a CM by Wenger or anyone

No it's not. It really shows how negative and narrow minded some of you are when it comes to Arsenal and discussing issues on GW. I mentioned Diaby once on that post and the overall post is about Wenger trying something different with the squad if he won't buy. Instead of tackling that, you've chosen to pick a name and start bashing th player. Hasn't that been done to death? It's like the overall point went right out of the window because certain posters can't see past their dislike for one player even though several were mentioned and the individual player was never te focus. Not point in debating with such folk because they see what they want to see and ignore stuff.

[Japan Shaking All Over]

I reckon he will buy. . .a loan move for Henry would not be stupid but would be if not coupled with the purchase of another goal scoring threat and the more I hear Poldoski mentioned , the more I like the sound of that move as the cover at striker is no way strong enough. . .eveb if Chamakh were to stay.

Gervs for me as been a good addition and given us a realer threat out wide than imitation wide play Theo delivers, but tbf I think Theo has got better since Gervs arrival. However the guy is off to the ANC so we will need cover but I dont see AW going into the market for that. . .Hazard is a dream that wont happen, his arrival would mean the delay in anothers chance. . .we may be best advised to keep our limited resources for other positions. . .

Wing back/FB? cant see this happening either, fully fit the squad has enough there. . .only Gibbs is expendable due to his history of injuries. . .however that would mean sticking with the 4 CBs. . .a risky ploy but one I can see Wenger sticking too. . this situation could be where our season sinks or swims. DJ especially is not comfortable there no matter how hard he tries, against lower teams we can just about cope but cime Manyoo I will be shitting bricks because I think we wete lucky against the Chavs that they didnt get at him nore. But if we buy, what to do when everyone is fit? I dont think its a case of buying cheap ala Jenko, not at this stage of the season and tbh I thibk we were lucky how he stepped into the position.

CB, there may have been a call at that position but that was when there were queztion marks over 1) TV5's fitness and 2) Kos's general worth. . .IMO both concerns have been put to bed but a long term injury could see us return to this position. Merts has got better and better and is starting to settle in completely and doesnt seem to over rely on his partner as much before.

The midfied centre would be another area that could do with a look at. . .although I imagine that Jacks return will be treated with the 'like a new signing' spin. I think we missed out by not going for Witschel. . .I missed the news he had moved to Benfica and was surprised when he turned out in the CL, playing well to boot and for fucking 7 mil. . .would have been a great signing!

Anyway PnG sorey mate, it may not be the debate answer you were looking for but its a bit of what I think. . .we need to make the stronger give it more depth. . .I CAN understand when he argues that he already has players but there are often worries that although we have the numbers, the quality is not what it should be. . .in that case then we should buy in to recifty that and to provide competition to those already here