Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2013/14

Drexel

Reports this morning that spurs will spend some of the bale money on Suarez! Prob bollox but I can picture levy trying something like that

Looper007

greendom wrote: »

Trying to work out the lack of activity in the transfer market this Summer and I'm beginning to wonder whether our acquisitions team (Dick Law?) have been completely blown apart by the prices at the.top of the market.We had our targets - Jovetic, Higuain etc and what we thought we could get them for. The fees have been in excess of what we expected and we haven't been able to compete. Perhaps the board are not giving Dick enough flexibility to negotiate.

I understand there was a board meeting yesterday. Perhaps they looked at what's gone wrong this close season and how matters fan be remedied before the window closes.

He was right on Higuain, not worth that kind of money. 15 million at best. He didn't look that special the few times I've seen him at Madrid or that Napoli game. People mentioning Holt, you know you're wrong, Norwich didn't even want him. Championship player at best.

I'm pretty sure we will sign a World class Striker and a one or two others.

Looper007

jonny666 wrote: »

Reports this morning that spurs will spend some of the bale money on Suarez! Prob bollox but I can picture levy trying something like that

He wants champion's league football. So why the hell go to the Spud's. They won't get him.

Looper007

emergingstar wrote: »

Even if we win the league I could see him leaving in 2 years

If he gives us three years and a lot of goal's plus a few medal's in that time. Then it be worth it really.

Drexel

Looper007 wrote: »

He wants champion's league football. So why the hell go to the Spud's. They won't get him.

I don't think so either but if they threw enough cash at him anything is possible

jonneymendoza

jonny666 wrote: »

If we did sign Suarez, where exactly will he play? Will he automatically take Girouds spot up front or will Wenger play him on the wing? Or just behind Giroud?

He'll be Gevinho's replacement.

This is why we did not go for Higuin for 35m because he is just an out and otu striker and knowing wenger, He likes to play our players in different positions.

For the 100th time asking, ANyone going to the Emirates cup?

im going

gosplan

jonneymendoza wrote: »

For the 100th time asking, ANyone going to the Emirates cup?

im going

Make sure you and everyone around you gives Sanogo a huge cheer.

I fear he'll be booed for not being Higuain/Suarez/Pele which would be a bit unfair on the chap.

It's his first run out at the Emirates so I really hope he get's a good reception even if he is the young Afro-French embodiment of everything we dislike about Wenger right now.

Soups123

jonneymendoza wrote: »

He'll be Gevinho's replacement.

This is why we did not go for Higuin for 35m because he is just an out and otu striker and knowing wenger, He likes to play our players in different positions.

For the 100th time asking, ANyone going to the Emirates cup?

im going

I'd be fairly pissed if we spent 45m on him and then stuck him on the wing. He's been bought to score goals

Gringo180

Talking to a few Spurs fans last night and they were of the opinion of that De Maria and Contreau were coming part of the Bale deal hopefully thats not true, I would love us to get De Maria he would be a great signing for us. With the likes of Gerv and Chamakh gone as well I am very confident that we will do quite a good bit of business in the next few weeks, maybe 4 or 5 new players coming in.

Drexel

Gringo180 wrote: »

Talking to a few Spurs fans last night and they were of the opinion of that De Maria and Contreau were coming part of the Bale deal hopefully thats not true, I would love us to get De Maria he would be a great signing for us. With the likes of Gerv and Chamakh gone as well I am very confident that we will do quite a good bit of business in the next few weeks, maybe 4 or 5 new players coming in.

There is no way thats happening. Swap deals never work out. Nevermind a deal involving two players

Gringo180

jonny666 wrote: »

There is no way thats happening. Swap deals never work out. Nevermind a deal involving two players

Yeah I knew it was a bit far fetched id say that was the drink talking :pac:

Looper007

Gringo180 wrote: »

Talking to a few Spurs fans last night and they were of the opinion of that De Maria and Contreau were coming part of the Bale deal hopefully thats not true, I would love us to get De Maria he would be a great signing for us. With the likes of Gerv and Chamakh gone as well I am very confident that we will do quite a good bit of business in the next few weeks, maybe 4 or 5 new players coming in.

I'd go for 3 but 5 would be amazing. I do think the team need depth, we're not far away from winning the title. De Maria would be a great singing.

greendom

Talk (ok The Sun) claiming that we've agreed terms with 19 year old defensive midfielder/central defender Ginter for 6 million. Anyone know anything about him?

Gringo180

Looper007 wrote: »

I'd go for 3 but 5 would be amazing. I do think the team need depth, we're not far away from winning the title. De Maria would be a great singing.

I think 3 players to come in that can go straight into the starting XI and maybe 2 or 3 that would be more squad players that have the potential to break into the team. There is no way on earth we can even think about competing if we don't bring in players the squad is way too bare now the club couldn't be that naive to think we can challenge with such a small pool of players.

Drexel

Soups123 wrote: »

I'd be fairly pissed if we spent 45m on him and then stuck him on the wing. He's been bought to score goals

See this to me is a worry. I dont think Wenger will dump Giroud like he did Chamack when RVP came back.

Did Suarez play a couple of times on the wings when Liverpool signed Sturridge?

gnfnrhead

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

I agree he's a disgrace but obvious talent? His ego is writing cheques his (lack of talent) can't cash. He is Sunderland or Stoke level at best. He was useless at Juventus last season in a team with some fairly ordinary strikers at the time.

When has he ever really displayed obvious top level talent? At Birmingham in the Championship when he scored 11 in 42? Or when he struggled to 8 at Sunderland when he was playing every week.

I didnt say top level talent. He'd be a good (not great) signing for a mid level team but he isnt interested in that because he'd have to take a pay cut. Considering his age, he should be just coming into his prime instead of wasting it counting money. If he applied himself he could still have a good career.

Drexel

gnfnrhead wrote: »

I didnt say top level talent. He'd be a good (not great) signing for a mid level team but he isnt interested in that because he'd have to take a pay cut. Considering his age, he should be just coming into his prime instead of wasting it counting money. If he applied himself he could still have a good career.

What is he goina do with himself when his Arsenal contract runs down. He'll discover his true worth then!

AdamD

jonny666 wrote: »

See this to me is a worry. I dont think Wenger will dump Giroud like he did Chamack when RVP came back.

Did Suarez play a couple of times on the wings when Liverpool signed Sturridge?

He played LW vs us iirc and was very very effective. He has a great work ethic, so helps out in defence in that role and has surprisingly good passing.

I remember this:

All depends on Giroud's form really, I thought he was rubbish yesterday.

Gringo180

That Bendtner tosser should be let rot, have him train with the ladies team

Drexel

greendom wrote: »

Talk (ok The Sun) claiming that we've agreed terms with 19 year old defensive midfielder/central defender Ginter for 6 million. Anyone know anything about him?

Just reading a bit about him there. 19 y/o played 26 times for Freiburg last year. They finished 5th in the Bundesliga. Sounds promising

Fuzzy_Dunlop

greendom wrote: »

Talk (ok The Sun) claiming that we've agreed terms with 19 year old defensive midfielder/central defender Ginter for 6 million. Anyone know anything about him?

Consult Nuri Sahin (the poster here) about him, he made a post in the summer transfer thread about him.

Tldr ;he's good, but obviously at 19 a little inexperienced

gnfnrhead

Gringo180 wrote: »

That Bendtner tosser should be let rot, have him train with the ladies team

The ladies team tends to do quite well. Dont want him anywhere near them.

Are we still on good terms with Barnet? They are playing in the Conference this season, send him on a free loan to them. Let him see that will be his future if he doesnt cop on. Nobody in the higher divisions will be bothered with his attitude if he refuses to leave.

Pierce_1991

Gringo180 wrote: »

That Bendtner tosser should be let rot, have him train with the ladies team

Getting paid 50 grand a week to play football with some mots every day, sounds like hell alright.

Looper007

Gringo180 wrote: »

That Bendtner tosser should be let rot, have him train with the ladies team

The ladies are winner's don't want that eejit anywhere near 'em

His ego is the biggest I've ever seen on a player. He's an average player would do a job for a QPR or Celtic of this world but he'd be a bad influence on younger players. Wenger was mad to give this guy so much money.

greendom

Interesting debate on 5 live with Olly Holt, Tim Payton, David Orstein and Damien Comolli.

Arsenal putting all their eggs in the "clause" basket. It's up to Suarez and his team to resolve.

Galvasean

Looper007 wrote: »

The ladies are winner's don't want that eejit anywhere near 'em

His ego is the biggest I've ever seen on a player. He's an average player would do a job for a QPR or Celtic of this world but he'd be a bad influence on younger players. Wenger was mad to give this guy so much money.

At the time it seemed like a good investment. I think the guy could have been world class if he didn't let it all get to him.

Galvasean

Just looking at this:
http://player.arsenal.com/matches/174453/Arsenal-v-Galatasaray

Does this mean Arsenal are streaming the Galatasary game?
Do we need to register / pay?

Fuzzy_Dunlop

Galvasean wrote: »

Just looking at this:
http://player.arsenal.com/matches/174453/Arsenal-v-Galatasaray

Does this mean Arsenal are streaming the Galatasary game?
Do we need to register / pay?

I don't think you have to pay for the online stuff anymore. Not sure about this game specifically though

Nuri Sahin

Fuzzy_Dunlop wrote: »

Consult Nuri Sahin (the poster here) about him, he made a post in the summer transfer thread about him.

Tldr ;he's good, but obviously at 19 a little inexperienced

Freiburg have released a statement re: Ginter -

"That's nonsense. We haven't received an offer and we are not entertaining that idea (of selling him)."


Also Honigstein echoing what I said in the Summer Transfer thread -

raphael honigstein ‏@honigstein 30m
Ginter: decent prospect, very cultured and good athlete. Untested at the very top and will need time. Fee a little bit on the high side.

Galvasean

6 million doesn't sound all that high if he's such a good prospect - given the current market.

Looper007

Galvasean wrote: »

6 million doesn't sound all that high if he's such a good prospect - given the current market.

We have our prospect with the French lad. I think are main target's should be already established player's and Premiership experienced. It's a make or break year this year.

WoollyRedHat

By this time next year, we'll be millionaires Rodney!

Gringo180

Suarez, Di Maria, Gustavo, Ginter and a keeper and I would be a happy bunny In fact ill wet the panties in excitement :pac:

wawaman

Fuzzy_Dunlop wrote: »

I don't think you have to pay for the online stuff anymore. Not sure about this game specifically though

The game is "audio only" on arsenal player. Bt sport is the only place to watch live (or a stream)

.jacksparrow.

Trying to ring upc to get bt but their closed today, is there any other way to get it?

wawaman

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Trying to ring upc to get bt but their closed today, is there any other way to get it?

Not sure tbh. Arsenal player has highlights once the game ends!!!

Marty McFly

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Trying to ring upc to get bt but their closed today, is there any other way to get it?

I got it online using the Setanta website read Batistuta9's post on it ;)Though I only got it on one box doing that will have to ring Setanta I'm assuming to get it on both.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85827849&postcount=2047

.jacksparrow.

Marty McFly wrote: »

I got it online using the Setanta website read Batistuta9's post on it ;)Though I only got it on one box doing that will have to ring Setanta I'm assuming to get it on both.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85827849&postcount=2047

Cheers for that, much appreciated.

Looper007

Bt are now using ex Ref's in the commentary box now. God Owen is soooooooooo boring. Good game between Porto and Napoli.

gosplan

gosplan wrote: »

Make sure you and everyone around you gives Sanogo a huge cheer.

I fear he'll be booed for not being Higuain/Suarez/Pele which would be a bit unfair on the chap.

It's his first run out at the Emirates so I really hope he get's a good reception even if he is the young Afro-French embodiment of everything we dislike about Wenger right now.

Good god above are you serious? Is this the actual level of stupidity attending games that they are capable of booing their own player before they even see what he can do?

Soups123

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Good god above are you serious? Is this the actual level of stupidity attending games that they are capable of booing their own player before they even see what he can do?

Can't see it happening with be appalling and stupidity of the highest order

.jacksparrow.

Was it true higuan was getting booed yesterday?

Looper007

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Was it true higuan was getting booed yesterday?

Getting booed today as well, it's just the Panto villain type booing nothing to get everybody's knocker's in a twist.

.jacksparrow.

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Was it true higuan was getting booed yesterday?

Apparently he was jeered every time he got the ball which is utterly ridiculous. Not his fault we never came back with a bid.

Some dumb fans attending sporting events these times.

.jacksparrow.

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Apparently he was jeered every time he got the ball which is utterly ridiculous. Not his fault we never came back with a bid.

Some dumb fans attending sporting events these times.

Jaysus that's dreadful,idiots.

Marty McFly

Jasus David James is talking some shiite. Owen Hargreaves talks a lot more sense.

Drexel

Anyone care to PM me a you know what!??

.jacksparrow.

Marty McFly wrote: »

Jasus David James is talking some shiite. Owen Hargreaves talks a lot more sense.

Until he made out per isn't good enough to partner kos

Marty McFly

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Until he made out per isn't good enough to partner kos

True but everything else he said I pretty much agreed with we do need a world class CF and we probably are over loaded in the number 10 position were as David James just spouting stereotypical shiite must be reading the Sun everyday for his how to guide on football punditry.

FearDark

Can't wait to see what Sanogo can do