Mohamed Elneny Thread (official)

[Özim]

Rosicknote is a brilliant little player, sadly he's been a waste of money because he's spent 95% of his time with us on the treatment table.

[Özim]

My god this Elny signing is taking ages.

[LDG]

Super Tom back for his annual Spring 3 month burst of form.

Little burst

[Kano]

My god this Elny signing is taking ages.

Didn't the reports surface at the end of December? Then factor in the government departments would all be off until 4th January, so that's just over a week. Pretty quick really.

[Marc Overmars]

SSN say he is in London completing the formalities. Could possibly be in the squad for Stoke on Sunday.

[I am invisible]

SSN say he is in London completing the formalities. Could possibly be in the squad for Stoke on Sunday.

Broken leg and out for 9 months straightaway then - will probably never be the same player again.

Mo

[IBK]

I have no problem with the signing, I will be rooting for this guy to come good.

However Im with Zimm in the sense that it is MADDENING that Wenger always finds himself in this position in January! If he properly filled the squad in the summer, I would have a more positive, confident outlook. By not doing so he has limited the pool/quality of players available to reinforce our title run. That's what is so frustrating! Yes there were reports about us being interested in other players, but that means jack shit at this point. There were quality players available and in positions that we need and Wenger didn't get it done, that's what matters.

Now, I will give WEnger some credit as we are a pretty good side, the table doesn't lie. However, does this team, with Eleny added, have what it takes to see it through? I wouldn't bet on it given history and given the makeup/injuries with our side. Would those who are "optimistic" more so than others, bet on Arsenal to win the league? I cant say that I would at this point just given the transfer window (given we don't sign anyone else) and our history in these situations. I hope I am proven wrong though and will be supporting the team for the run in.

I tend to agree. Wenger took a risk re a DM - and a neutral would have expected him to provide more cover for a crucial position. We were left only with Flamini - which itself was seemingly unplanned given that he was supposed to leave the club in the Summer. On the bright side, though, the weakness of the league has allowed the manager to muddle through. I just hope Elneny is league ready - because if he isn't I don't think our luck will hold out.

Your point about betting is a sound one. I would not bet on us winning the league. If we do it will still be a surprise to me.

[Thierrymon]

Wenger confirmed the signing after the liverpool game. Hopes he will be available for Stoke.

[Munchies]

[GP]