Transfer News, Rumours and Bollocks Thread

[Darth Vela]

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.

Fair enough, I believe balance is the way to go so I can't argue with that but selling one of our best players to a team that is ostensibly our rivals by far outweighs any potential gain we could get from the 20m imo. I guess I couldn't see any possible gain for the club in terms of football so assumed you were just being a hypocrite; I mistook you for one of the crazies, apologies.

[Darth Vela]

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

There was a blog on 7amkickoff defending Clichy a while back as well, http://www.7amkickoff.com/page/3/ worth a read.

[AKBapologist]

Apparently Cahills move has been called off due to wage demands according to twitter.

[AKBapologist]

Also
http://t.co/QYjibfu

[Marc Overmars]

7m is a bit shit if we are flogging him to City.

Should make him sign an extension so we can cash in properly.

[Ironing]

7m is not good considering the player and the clubs involved

Won't be happy if true

[selassie]

7m is not good considering the player and the clubs involved

Won't be happy if true

The price doesn't surprise me entirely.

Gibbs will be Clichy's replacement as I don't think we'll be able to get a credible replacement for a decent price (in Arsene's eyes).

[Özim]

The price doesn't surprise me entirely.

Gibbs will be Clichy's replacement as I don't think we'll be able to get a credible replacement for a decent price (in Arsene's eyes).

Gibbs is AW perfect replacement anyway, can't defend, always injured...perfect fit really.

[Cripps_orig]

Gibbs is AW perfect replacement anyway, can't defend, always injured...perfect fit really.

Wouldnt say perfect but close to it.

For it to be perfect, Gibbs would have needed to be bought from France and be of African descent

[AKBapologist]

According to twitter, Lille and arsenal cant agree a fee for Gervinho, neither can we for or Alverez.