Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2013

newbie2

Marty McFly wrote: »

Arsenal top 50 players, biggest suprise for me is Ashley Cole on that list never mind how high up he eve is.

http://www.arsenal.com/history/gunners-greatest-50-players

No Oleg Luzhny

For shame

Quazzie

Marty McFly wrote: »

Arsenal top 50 players, biggest suprise for me is Ashley Cole on that list never mind how high up he eve is.

http://www.arsenal.com/history/gunners-greatest-50-players

no RVP

flyingoutside

Looking at the list just makes me want to watch Bergkamp videos on youtube all day.

keano_afc

Kanu at 13 is pretty laughable in fairness.

brianregan09

I'd relax lads theres a long summer ahead

jester77

It's dated July 2008 Might explain why Cesc, RVP & Bendtner are not on that list.

beer enigma

Arsenal expect Arsène Wenger to sign new deal and snub Paris Saint-Germain, claims chief executive Ivan Gazidis

Source Telegraph:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/10103323/Arsenal-expect-Arsene-Wenger-to-sign-new-deal-and-snub-Paris-Saint-Germain-claims-chief-executive-Ivan-Gazidis.html

Is there really a chance that he would choose PSG....

emergingstar

Really hope wenger close to a new deal is true
Give him a shot at it with some money he derserves it

emergingstar

emergingstar wrote: »

Really hope wenger close to a new deal is true
Give him a shot at it with some money he derserves it

I hope so.
Even with loads of money, I think he will still look for value in his acquisitions.

extra gravy

Times reporting that we are going to bid for Fellaini... http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/premierleague/article3784741.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2013_06_06

GeorgeBailey

extra gravy wrote: »

Times reporting that we are going to bid for Fellaini... http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/premierleague/article3784741.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2013_06_06

I'd be very happy with that if it happened.

Pepe LeFrits

I don't think he's what we need and he wouldn't be cheap. There are better options.

gosplan

Tbh I think he's an average enough DMF who's reputation is bolstered by the fact he gets a good few goals at AMF when played there.

Playing him at AMF would be bad for us.

Pepe LeFrits

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hello!

Pepe LeFrits

Feel free to shower me with thanks.

gandalf

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMGpBcNCEAAVzfh.jpg:large

hello!

FFS I hope he has said that as a smokescreen to our true intentions! Rooney would be a serious mistake!

Pepe LeFrits

Besides Rooney being one of the best signings we could make, he was talking about it as an example.

dvemail

Apparently we've triggered Fellaini's release clause of 22m.

dvemail

dvemail wrote: »

Apparently we've triggered Fellaini's release clause of 22m.

More importantly, he would seriously strengthen utd if he went there.

I'd be delighted

dvemail

Deleted User wrote: »

More importantly, he would seriously strengthen utd if he went there.

I'd be delighted

Agreed, he's exactly what we need to play in either the Arteta/Ramsey position.
Good signal of intent.

gandalf

Deleted User wrote: »

More importantly, he would seriously strengthen utd if he went there.

I'd be delighted

Plus a good kick in the nads of the new United Manager which is always a good thing

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Fellaini would be nice alright

IamtheWalrus

gandalf wrote: »

Plus a good kick in the nads of the new United Manager which is always a good thing

If Utd are in for him, he will reject Arsenal.

dvemail

IamtheWalrus wrote: »

If Utd are in for him, he will reject Arsenal.

Exactly why we need to act quick before anyone has a chance to intervene.

Marty McFly

I'd love Felliani, hope this is true. Felliani a top CF and a decent CB and Ill be extremely happy with the summers business.

greendom

dvemail wrote: »

Exactly why we need to act quick before anyone has a chance to intervene.

Don't think that'll work. His agent will be touting him to all and sundry. That's probably why the article is in the Times in the first place. It'll be Arsene's/Arsenals job to convince Felliani that a move to the Emirates will be best for his career.

Jaafa

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2013/06/06/4031002/arsenal-launch-stunning-22m-fellaini-bid?ICID=HP_BN_1

Nice to see this £100ml war chest getting to work though

Marty McFly

Glad to see the Times and Sky Sports reporting it, if it had originated at goal.com I would have counted it as realistic as a Lord of the Rings book.

dvemail

Marty McFly wrote: »

Glad to see the Times and Sky Sports reporting it, if it had originated at goal.com I would have counted it as realistic as a Lord of the Rings book.

Yeah was reported by The Times then 90min later Goal.com have the exclusive story. :pac:

dvemail

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-chief-ivan-gazidis-qa-1936217

Nice reading if your bored.

AdamD

TBF to Fellaini he has been good at DM this season too. Had a superb game against us 2 months ago iirc and would be good to use in a deeper role in the big games and also as a plan B attacker against parked buses.

cadete

any1 hear about a possible bid for steven taylor?

been linked a few times over the last few years but heard it today again

(nufc fan)

Soups123

Fellani would be a cracking signing

Gringo180

Jaysus lads Im getting very excited by that Gazidis quote saying we can compete like Bayern Munich can financially

batistuta9

Gringo180 wrote: »

Jaysus lads Im getting very excited by that Gazidis quote saying we can compete like Bayern Munich can financially

kinda related - Munich's wage bill would be the 5th highest in the PL, Dortmund's the 8th

Gringo180

batistuta9 wrote: »

kinda related - Munich's wage bill would be the 5th highest in the PL, Dortmund's the 8th

I mean the spending power, have a read of his interview on that rag The Mirror if what he says is true the future is looking very bright indeed and finally we can be were we belong and thats on top of the league and winning trophies

Bounty Hunter

all just linked atm but even as a non Arsenal fan im exited by the prospect of Arsenal finally loosening the purse strings after getting rid of their deadweight and bringing in some real top class talent. If Cesar, Fellaini and 1 of Higuain or jovetic signed i'd honestly consider Arsenal title contenders next season considering all the change at the other top 4 clubs especially managerially.

keano_afc

cadete wrote: »

any1 hear about a possible bid for steven taylor?

been linked a few times over the last few years but heard it today again

(nufc fan)

We are looking at goalkeepers, yes.

Pepe LeFrits

Marty McFly wrote: »

Glad to see the Times and Sky Sports reporting it, if it had originated at goal.com I would have counted it as realistic as a Lord of the Rings book.

Skysports are only reporting that Sky Bet had a flurry of bets on the deal.

Drexel

All this money talk this morning is making me so excited. Please dont let me down Arsenal.

keano_afc

I think it would be quite embarrassing for Gazidis if he spoke about all this money being available and we DIDNT make significant signings. Then again, it doesnt cost anything to make bids.

jester77

Worth it just for the haircut

He's exactly what we need, although I find 22 million a bit expensive for him. We need someone with a physical presence in defensive midfield, we've missed that since Vieira left. I'd rather have Yaya Toure but Fellani could do the job for us.

Gringo180

jester77 wrote: »

Worth it just for the haircut

He's exactly what we need, although I find 22 million a bit expensive for him. We need someone with a physical presence in defensive midfield, we've missed that since Vieira left. I'd rather have Yaya Toure but Fellani could do the job for us.

I'd take Fellaini all day over Toure who is 31 years old, Fellaini is still only a pup and his best years are ahead of him. He would give us that bit of steel in the middle that has been badly missed these past few years.

AnCapaillMor

keano_afc wrote: »

I think it would be quite embarrassing for Gazidis if he spoke about all this money being available and we DIDNT make significant signings. Then again, it doesnt cost anything to make bids.

In all fairness he\they pretty much say the same thing every six months, the funds are there, whatever wenger wants he'll get. Admittedly this the first time he mentions a name. I'm not being negative but don't depend on us making big signings, we seem to fall for it every time.

And Feillaini, yes please.

AdamD

' Much of the appeal lies in Fellaini’s desire to establish himself in a regular role at a top-four club as a holding midfielder, which is what Arsène Wenger has in mind. '


From the times. That would suit us very well, I haven't got much interest in him as a CAM but as a CM beside Arteta or Wilshere he could have a huge impact on the team. Hes been what people have been wanting for years, a strong CM who is good on the ball and has a nasty side. Hes also a decent goal threat.

greendom

AdamD wrote: »

' Much of the appeal lies in Fellaini’s desire to establish himself in a regular role at a top-four club as a holding midfielder, which is what Arsène Wenger has in mind. '


From the times. That would suit us very well, I haven't got much interest in him as a CAM but as a CM beside Arteta or Wilshere he could have a huge impact on the team. Hes been what people have been wanting for years, a strong CM who is good on the ball and has a nasty side. Hes also a decent goal threat.

I agree with this, but I also think that when wer'e chasing a game he'd be able to do the Yaya Toure and go from defensive midfield to switch his power to a more forward role.

Fuzzy_Dunlop

His versatility would come in very handy alright.

DenMan

With Phil Neville leaving I wonder would Martinez give the Everton Captaincy to Fellaini as a way of trying to keep him there? Not wanting to de-rail our interest in him as I would love if he came. We haven't had a great defensive midfield destroyer in a long time!

tayto lover

jester77 wrote: »

Worth it just for the haircut

He's exactly what we need, although I find 22 million a bit expensive for him. We need someone with a physical presence in defensive midfield, we've missed that since Vieira left. I'd rather have Yaya Toure but Fellani could do the job for us.

Why would any fan worry about the price of a player? That's for the financial people to worry about. None of our business.
I wouldn't care what a player costs as long as he can fill the role required and is good for the team.
We have money so let's spend it and get the best we can.