Summer Transfer Speculation and Shit

**The Emirates Gallactico** · 08-06-2014, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Penguin

Pedro would be a good signing, he's a very intelligent player on and off the ball. His movement and finishing is classy. I hope Wenger's not thinking of getting him as our main CF though, he's much more effective out wide.

Yes, Pedro is quality. Would love to have him here and he's exactly what's needed. A pacy winger/forward who can make runs in behind and finish easily.

Saying that if it came to a choice between him and Greizemann I'd surprisingly take the Frenchman. Even though Pedro is currently undoubtedly the better player I actually think Greizemann will go on to easily become the better player. Whilst I don't think he'll get to Messi/Ronaldo or even Bale level I think he should be more than capable of getting to Ribery/Robben level which is good enough. I rate him that highly.

Obviously I'm not going shed any tears if we get Pedro instead though.

**I am invisible** · 08-06-2014, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Japan Shaking All Over

Read in Mirror that we have scouted Callum Chambers again.....and that we are hotting up on Mario for 20mil....(wtbf is not a bad price but tonnes of baggage!)

Says Shaw to Utd....is that true?

I'd definitely be interested in Balotelli at that price! Bit of a gamble, but I'm really struggling to come up with other names at this point.

While we're on the subject of Southampton players, there's a few stories doing the rounds saying that Wenger is after Schneiderlin. I think he'd be a great buy for us, assuming we're not gonna get anyone mega in that area like Martinez - has Ramsey-like energy levels, and I think he's made more interceptions and tackles in defensive mid than any other player in the Prem for the last two seasons? Could do a lot worse.

Also being linked with Grenier again, but I still don't really see the point in that one?

**Japan Shaking All Over** · 08-06-2014, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by I am invisible

I'd definitely be interested in Balotelli at that price! Bit of a gamble, but I'm really struggling to come up with other names at this point.

While we're on the subject of Southampton players, there's a few stories doing the rounds saying that Wenger is after Schneiderlin. I think he'd be a great buy for us, assuming we're not gonna get anyone mega in that area like Martinez - has Ramsey-like energy levels, and I think he's made more interceptions and tackles in defensive mid than any other player in the Prem for the last two seasons? Could do a lot worse.

Also being linked with Grenier again, but I still don't really see the point in that one?

Before Balotelli went to Citeh, I was screaming for us to put a bid in for him but after he went to Citeh and the subsequent episodes, I thought thank Christ we didn't! However now that it looks as if he is back on the market, I can't help finding myself leaning towards thinking we would not be so crazy to make a run at him. I hope that the years past have matured this obviously talented player out a bit. I also think that Wenger is no fool (no laughing at the back) at least when it comes to judging characters and that if we really are interested in him then Wenger is confident of controlling the troubled mind that Balotelli seems to travel around with.

We don't have a sudden match winner, Giroud scores goals, misses more and very rarely produces a sudden march winning moment.....Mario can and for 20 mil would be a good but if business as it leaves us with squids to spare.....with which I would bring in Remy and I like the idea of Schneiderlin. With those three in we still could recruit for defence and GK. Can see Wenger exercising a loan option....you know the kind we are really good at securing???

**The Emirates Gallactico** · 08-06-2014, 02:50 PM

Not sure how related this is as we were never in for him but there's a picture doing the rounds on Twitter of Gundogen, who's missed most of this year due to injury.

Spot what's changed.

**Munchies** · 08-06-2014, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by The Emirates Gallactico

Not sure how related this is as we were never in for him but there's a picture doing the rounds on Twitter of Gundogen, who's missed most of this year due to injury.

Spot what's changed.

I saw those headlines too, don't get it, just a load of crap to get page views.

He looks fine for someone who hasn't been able to train in a year

He could lose that in a month of training again.

He's a top player on his day, but his back injury is related to nerve issues which could be difficult to manage if it reoccurs.

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**Munchies** · 08-06-2014, 04:52 PM

Also, Gundogan is probably a carbon copy of Ramsey, he's a true box to box midfielder.

**Blink 1nce Quince 2wice** · 08-06-2014, 05:47 PM

Pretty much what happens to all footballers when they stop playing.....although usually retired ones admittedly. A year out is a long time though! Never really been sure of how good he is personally as I've hardly seem him for myself but he does seem one of those fashionable names people throw about in midfield.