Transfer News, Rumours and Bollocks Thread

[Coney]

I'm less concerned about Cesc and Nasri leaving than I am if we don't buy some solid backbone players. If we lose those two but get a decent CB (or two) and some solid driving players in the middle, I think we will be better off. It's not the skill factor that is killing us, it is the tailing off in the last thrid of the season and no-one on the pitch seeming to give enough of a toss to drive themselves and the others forward.

We drew at Newcastle not because their players have more skill than ours - no way is that true - but what counted was the will to push hard and push again, to keep at it till the final whistle. The same reason why spuds have embarrassed us sometimes in recent seasons - like the 4-4 a couple of years back. That will to win is what is missing.

[Cripps_orig]

Anzhi Makhachkala midfielder Odil Ahmedov has claimed Arsenal scouts are watching him at every game.
The Uzbekistan international, who is on loan from Uzbek League club Pakhtakor Tashkent, has reportedly been on the radar of a number of European clubs since his eye-catching form at this year’s AFC Asian Cup.
The player has confirmed there is interest from Gunners manager Arsene Wenger, and says it would be a success for Uzbek football if a move were to materialise.
“It is true that Arsenal are interested in me. Now I am watched by the English team’s scouts. They are watching me in every game,” Ahmedov said to RIA Novosti.
“If I move to Arsenal, it will be a success not only for me, but for the whole Uzbek football.”
The 23-year-old has made 38 appearances for his country, scoring six goals in the process.
His performances were key to the country’s fourth-placed finish in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup – their highest ever placing in the tournament – and he was named Uzbekistan Player of the Year in 2009.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/...e-i-play-anzhi

[Ironing]

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/...e-i-play-anzhi

racist

[Darth Vela]

Maybe we should go for the winner of Uzbekistan Player of the Year 2010 instead?

[budesonide]

I agree that we maybe should have been more pro-active last summer to give him an improved contract but just because we have let Nasri's contract run down we shouldn't sell him to the Manc purely because they're offering the most money, that was what you were saying, right? If not, then fair enough I've grabbed the wrong end of the stick but it sounded like you were wanting us to put the financial wellbeing of the club ahead of the footballing side of it, strange given you're so outspoken about the club doing things exactly that way.

I have never suggested that -- let's clear that up first. I have asserted that there should be a balance in the club's approach to running the club. And that the austerity and so-called 'self-sustainble model' nonsense is impractical,pretty daft and lacks any real-world foresight -- and there is a balance to be had. And I have not seen any post on here by anyone suggesting that we splash cash like there is no tomorrow.

On the issue of nasri: selling him to the highest bidder regardless who they are and re-investing the money in the squad is the sensible option if he doesn't want to be here. That satisfies both financial and football sensibilities considering the situation we are in. I believe that is a balanced view and not the 'one or the other' shi*te that is so often characteristic of this board.

[AKBapologist]

Meanwhile we find no takers for our dross. If this summer doesn't improve I fear I may be arrested and banned from the club following the action I feel I would take.

[AKBapologist]

And no, there isn't any balance. Your either rich or your not. It's already clear that the divide between us and those ahead of us is wider than ever. Were totally fucked if FFP is abused. In the meantime teams are attempting to use there advantages to produce lasting effects.

[alexander]

Meanwhile we find no takers for our dross. If this summer doesn't improve I fear I may be arrested and banned from the club following the action I feel I would take.

Im sure Milan and Madrid are jus looking at dumping Pirlo and Ronaldo to fit Denilson in.

The Denilson situation makes me laugh. End of season he or his agent come out with the `im a winner/champion im wanted by top team in Europe` (dont remember exactly) now its `i will be staying at Arsenal`. Thats because you are sodding shite you cretinous sideways passing non tracking back mong. What a friggin knobber.

(im not a Denilson fan btw)

[AKBapologist]

For all those who feel Clichy is easily replaceable, please read:
http://www.footballfancast.com/2011/...og_item_129623

[LDG]

Im sure Milan and Madrid are jus looking at dumping Pirlo and Ronaldo to fit Denilson in.

The Denilson situation makes me laugh. End of season he or his agent come out with the `im a winner/champion im wanted by top team in Europe` (dont remember exactly) now its `i will be staying at Arsenal`. Thats because you are sodding shite you cretinous sideways passing non tracking back mong. What a friggin knobber.

(im not a Denilson fan btw)