Dunnno.
He's good, but one of the biggest criticisms of our players is that they don't work hard enough. Berbatov's not going to solve that issue.
Dunnno.
He's good, but one of the biggest criticisms of our players is that they don't work hard enough. Berbatov's not going to solve that issue.
Plus, he's played for both the Spuds and the Mancs, admittedly he left the Spuds in the lurch and has put in some commendably awful performances for the Mancs but still, would we open him with open arms?
Just buy Samba and alternate him between CB and CF.
Berbatov would be a huge waste of money given he'd cost 20M+
Would rather get Falcao or Neymar.
That said, doubt we're buying a high profile striker this year.
The King Is Back.
No to Berbatov.
While all answers are responses, not all responses are answers.
Doubt he'd go for 20mill. United want to offload a 30yo with a year left on his contract. Top scorer or not, he's not the type of forward anyone barr spuds are looking for. 10-15mill tbh.
Summary
- Official Transfer window for domestic players opened last monday.
- International players can be confirmed from the 1st of July (or 9th depending on some 12 week ruling - will need to check this) so no Arsenal.com announcements until then I think.
- Season ticket renewal deadline is on the 8th of June, euro qualifiers also happen around about that time - so expect some early activity just before or within a week after that period.
We have bid 30mill euro's for Falcao according to the players agent.
Falcao is a striker for Porto, 25yo - 75 goals in +80 matches over two seasons... I would describe him as a rich mans eduardo.
Spuds have so far bid for the player, reports suggest 18mill. (some rumors suggest they've dropped out)
Players buy out clause has been matched by our bid, hasn't signed a contract extension with porto - so it's up to the player if he really wants to move or not.
We're interested in Gervinho.
Lille winger, direct, powerful, Ivorian 23yo. 18 goals, 10 assists last season for the title winning side.
Newcastle is also interested, however he wants to play CL footie next season (either here or at Lille)
Will probably make mind up after qualifiers. Out of contract next year so would come on the cheap (10mill) unlike Hazard.
Probably the most likeliest signing this summer out of all the rumors so far
Interested in Ricky Alvarez - relative unknown playing as a winger in Argentina
Could be the next Kaka... Or a flop - Talented, but does he work hard enough?
23yo, scored 5 in one season - we've sent people to negotiate according to youngguns - over and at 5-10mill it might be worth a punt - you never really know with these ones.
Roma are also interested.
Interested in Chris Samba - blackburn center back although no quotes to back up any of the rumors.
6ft 5in - strong in the air, but berbs and hernandez ran rings around him at old trafford in blackburns customary capitulation to united.
Was close to signing him in winter, but signed a new deal with blackburn instead.
No idea on price, no other competition for the player afiak.
We've signed Hector Belerin and Jon Toral from the Barca academy.
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...952911,00.html
Lots of noise about random players, from Kalou, Gameiro, downing, lots and lots of others linked. However forget about Cahill with bolton asking for silly money.
We're still negotiating with Charlton for left back Carl Jenkinson (Although Finnish FA reports he's already signed)
Arsene likes Benzema - however unless Real buy two new stikers this season (with Adebyor leaving) I don't see Benzema leaving RM.
Nasri delaying on signing new contract
Rumors has it that he wants to see who we sign before committing more time to the club.
Bendtner wants out
No news of bids
So does Denilson
No news of bids or replacements lined up.
Clichy rejected contract deal, looks to be on his way out.
No solid rumors on replacements although there are rumblings of Izaguirre, Baines and a few others though I wouldn't be surprised if Bartley came back as left back (where he normally plays with Rangers) with Gibbs next season.
Lansbury and Bartley haven't extended contracts yet, could be pushed out this year instead of jump on a free next year.
Vela, Arshavin both say that there staying. With Arshavin already paying a lease for another year at his mansion, I don't see Arshavin leaving unless someone really makes a decent offer.
No news on Rosicky, Alumina either.
Rumors have Barca president staying behind in london to negotiate Cescs transfer - doubt we'll sell for anything less than 50mill. Don't think Cesc or Barca cares enough for a deal to happen this summer.
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Porto offers falcao new contract offer 200k a week till 2015 - double what we could offer. Sometimes I wonder what the point is. May as well accept mid table medicoracy.
It wouldn't surprise me anyway if his agent only named us and Spurs to force Porto into offering him the deal he wants.
Point is, we couldnt just turn around and offer the same amount like chavs, united or city can. Another thing that annoys me is we have so many people whining about our wage bill. It's still 20mill less than uniteds, the next highest. That's 4 players on 100k, or 8 chamakhs. /rant
If you believe the reports about Clichy they reckon Wenger is after just 5.5 million for him.
Also if Nasri doesn't sign he'll be another cut price sale with just one year left on his contract.
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