I don't blame him for wanting to leave but the statement put paid to any hopes we had of getting decent money for him.
I'm a bit disappointed in him for that. Will be moreso if he goes to City but I think abroad is far more likely.
I don't blame him for wanting to leave but the statement put paid to any hopes we had of getting decent money for him.
I'm a bit disappointed in him for that. Will be moreso if he goes to City but I think abroad is far more likely.
You really think we were going to get top money when he hadn't signed a contract and has one year left?Originally Posted by Letters
Juve bid for him, 8 million was what they came in with, this gives you an idea of what other clubs think of the situation, they're not stupid they know that if he hasn't signed they can try and snap him up in a cut price deal.
As I said, if he intended to sign he would have done so a while ago, happy players don't hesitate to sign on the dotted line.
Last edited by Özim; 12-07-2012 at 07:21 PM.
We might have got more had he kept his trap shut. Now clubs KNOW he's on the lookout we'll get less.
Even if clubs did basically know behind the scenes, him coming out and saying it so publicly doesn't look good.
It's not as simple as "happy player signs contract quickly" and "unhappy player refuses to". As always there are shades of grey. A player might well have concerns but decide to give it one more year before making a decision or love the club (as he says he does) and want to become a legend there as RvP would have been had he stayed. I'm sure winning medals will be nice but having your name sung long after you've left and being welcomed back with open arms by the club and fans would be nice too.
But yeah, we need to get this sorted sooner rather than later and make some more signings.
He's approaching 30 and in the last year of his contract. We all know what that means when it comes to transfers. You're not going to get huge bids.
He was one of the best strikers in the world last season, will get over £25m, def.
I resent those that suggest Arsene has far too much power.
That curtain is crazy-ass scary.I resent those that suggest Arsene has far too much power.
Like if I was a communist dictator, this is how I would decorate the cafeteria.
Is that real?! 'Tis a bit sinister
It is scary stuff. Probably to dissuade them from eating chocolate bars.
And I hope it is real, I got it from the hospitality section of the Arsenal website.
http://www.arsenal.com/emirates-stad...l-the-woolwich
I never realised how slick the Emirates was though.
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