Winter Transfer Speculation and Shit.

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I can't agree with that at all. He's perfect for the squad and we really need to stop chopping away at our experienced players. He's a squad player and a quality squad player at that. Would prefer to see him on the bench or used in odd games to give key midfield players a rest. We'll be lucky to find a player that can play at his level. He does well to fill in when we have injuries and he's okay with being rotated. Where else are we going to get that? We need to keep him around.

Yeah, I agree. I think there's also an argument that it's worth keeping the more experienced characters at the club as an example for the younger players to follow, and as mentors who they can go to for guidance, even if their actual playing time is scaled right back. Obviously salary may have to start reflecting that more scaled back role, but once you're well into your 30s I don't think too many players will be expecting to get the same kind of money they were on at their peak anyway.

The other point worth remembering is that it doesn't have to be a choice between keeping an experienced player at a club and bringing in a younger, long-term option - if you have the available spaces on your squad quota, and the you can afford to do it, then why not do both?

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Diego Costa apperently have a buy-out clause of 20m. If true, this should be the guy we should go for. He's almost as tall as Giroud, but has speed to him and can play on both wings aswell.

I haven't seen that much of Costa but it always sounds like he is a very useful player. I'm not sure why Spain are going to the trouble they are if he isn't. 20 million sounds a decent price considering.....

If he has tripled his wages though, I'd like to know what he is on now.

Its Atl. Madrid, they're not really the richest club in the world, we just bought a star from Real Madrid and gave him a raise, dont think its gonna be a problem.

Just google'd it, seems like triple his wages means that he's on Bendtner wages now...

Sounds like another no-brainer, if true? And we know Wenger is a confirmed fan...

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

Yeah, I agree. I think there's also an argument that it's worth keeping the more experienced characters at the club as an example for the younger players to follow, and as mentors who they can go to for guidance, even if their actual playing time is scaled right back. Obviously salary may have to start reflecting that more scaled back role, but once you're well into your 30s I don't think too many players will be expecting to get the same kind of money they were on at their peak anyway.

The other point worth remembering is that it doesn't have to be a choice between keeping an experienced player at a club and bringing in a younger, long-term option - if you have the available spaces on your squad quota, and the you can afford to do it, then why not do both?

Keeping Rosicky at the club as a recognisable figure will be beneficial when tapping the German market as he's seen as a legend there, especially at clubs like Dortmund. With our new found German vision and clear preference for the German market, he can play a big role in attracting their top players, many of whom idolise him.

[Blink 1nce Quince 2wice]

I was asking because I was interested to know just how low his wages started off on, not because I don't think we can match whatever he's on.

I often think the German market is good for this very reason. Not only are there a lot of efficient yet skilful players, most of them are on very relative wages. A couple of years ago a report came out revealing Gotze's wages as 14k a week at Dortmund and I remember being astounded. I was desperate for us to sign him at the time. Offering to quadruple a player's wages sounds good when thrown in with the rest of the salesman talk in regards to getting him over here.

Reus was waxing lyrical on Rosicky like I've never heard anyone wax lyrical before. If we fancy the kid, now's the time I'd say.... although I do think a forward is the more pressing need.

I was interested to here Adrian Clarke say on the latest clock end podcast that Wenger Would sign a forward in January, as a statement of fact. He is seldom so forthcoming or sure of himself. Trying not to get my hopes up though....

[Syn]

Trusting Wenger's judgement on Rosicky. He certainly isn't playing like he's 33. Looks about as busy as he ever has. He makes a lot of mistakes but it's about the numbers game with him; because it's so hard to keep him out of the game, he is bound to have an influence. But Gnabry looks ready - perhaps a loan move to Swansea for Serge and if he plays well, he can take Rosicky's minutes next season.

Sagna though. Pay him what he wants. He seems to have improved his play going forward this season too - certainly more consistent in putting in a couple of top crosses a game. Doubt we can find a better option for the next two years. Bellerin looks like the only other good youngster from the reserves (aside from Gnabry) who could make it...so give him another couple of years as back up.

[IBK]

Rosicky should be offered a new deal but for once I'd go with the one year option given his age and injury record. This will be the clincher with him as I suspect there would be German teams willing to offer him more but they won't be able to match his wages.

Sagna is a no brainer. We should have tied up his contract ages ago, and all our main rivals would have done so. We are risking yet another of our best players going to a rival, because this is what's most likely to happen if the club pisses about any longer.

[BOBN]

Said in the summer we should just get whoever Althletico Madrid are after and now Costas flying. Just get whichever striker these dudes want next. They have voodoo powers when it comes to forwards.

[Munchies]

Jeffers in jan ?

From almost invincible to almost invisible... An £8m Arsenal striker and goalscoring England international, now Jeffers is plying his trade with Bury in League Two
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...land-Bury.html

[The Emirates Gallactico]

You morans, Rosicky is a must keep! His experience and talent is extremely valuable to the squad. He's not going to demand to play ever game, won't command massive wages, is incredibly experienced in the PL & CL and because of longevity at the club, really committed here. We used to moan about not having enough experience in the squad for the youngsters to learn of yet the same people now want to get rid of one of our most experienced players who has shown this season has it in him to still give us an option.

Do you think Ferguson was an idiot for keeping the likes of Giggs and Scholes for so long despite them playing ever less frequent roles at the club over the years? Of course not. Rosicky, Sagna, BFG and Arteta need to be resigned asap!!!

[JonasTC]

Trusting Wenger's judgement on Rosicky. He certainly isn't playing like he's 33. Looks about as busy as he ever has. He makes a lot of mistakes but it's about the numbers game with him; because it's so hard to keep him out of the game, he is bound to have an influence. But Gnabry looks ready - perhaps a loan move to Swansea for Serge and if he plays well, he can take Rosicky's minutes next season.

Sagna though. Pay him what he wants. He seems to have improved his play going forward this season too - certainly more consistent in putting in a couple of top crosses a game. Doubt we can find a better option for the next two years. Bellerin looks like the only other good youngster from the reserves (aside from Gnabry) who could make it...so give him another couple of years as back up.

Dont forget about our young german Zelalem