Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2013/14

Pepe LeFrits

Not particularly fussed about Rosicky signing but we really, really need to get Sagna to agree a new deal.

cson

2ndcoming wrote: »

A move for Berba seems very low risk alright to me. Available for £2-3m, proven goalscorer and I think he has the silk to settle very quickly with our existing team. Suker mkII.

I don't see anything wrong with throwing €1-2m at Inter for Walter Samuel to add an extra body at CB. Getting on but tons of experience. We're only a couple of injuries away from a back four of Gibbs Vermaelen Sagna Jenkinson.

Agreed on Berbatov but Samuel would be Squillaci part II. He's played almost all his career in Serie A and would be demolished in the EPL imo.

Sagna's sticking point is wages I think; he's happy enough to sign a 2 year deal by all accounts. I say give him what he wants tbh.

.jacksparrow.

apparently the Toronto manager says that the Defoe deal is not done as top four prem team is after him.

Hmmmm.

premierstone

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Not particularly fussed about Rosicky signing but we really, really need to get Sagna to agree a new deal.

Agree re Sagna but I would also think Rosicky siging a new contract would be huge, he has been absolutely brilliant for us this season and his attitude and drive have been very impressive.

Hyzepher

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

apparently the Toronto manager says that the Defoe deal is not done as top four prem team is after him.

Hmmmm.

I think Defoe would do a great job for us - ahead of our midfield he would get a lot of goals

Oranage2

Maybe a few years ago but I think he's past it now, also It's probably Liverpool too.

Gringo180

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Not particularly fussed about Rosicky signing

:eek::eek: One of our best players the past 2 seasons :eek: Delighted I am, seems Arsenal true and true, it can only be a good thing to have a player like him in the dressing room and helping out the younger lads.

On Morata, I dont understand why we would be interested in him unless its a permanent deal, just seems wrong to give him match experience when it isnt going to benefit us in the long run

tayto lover

Gringo180 wrote: »

:eek::eek: One of our best players the past 2 seasons :eek: Delighted I am, seems Arsenal true and true, it can only be a good thing to have a player like him in the dressing room and helping out the younger lads.

On Morata, I dont understand why we would be interested in him unless its a permanent deal, just seems wrong to give him match experience when it isnt going to benefit us in the long run

It would be very worthwhile if he banged in 15 goals

Gringo180

tayto lover wrote: »

It would be very worthwhile if he banged in 15 goals

Maybe, but for a young lad it is crazy to think that he can achieve that, sure he would be only getting use to the Prem Lge and he would be back on the plane to Madrid. Would rather give one of our young lads a chance up front.

tayto lover

Gringo180 wrote: »

Maybe, but for a young lad it is crazy to think that he can achieve that, sure he would be only getting use to the Prem Lge and he would be back on the plane to Madrid. Would rather give one of our young lads a chance up front.

I doubt that we will ever find out anyway. Can't see us getting anyone.

Marty McFly

Gringo180 wrote: »

Maybe, but for a young lad it is crazy to think that he can achieve that, sure he would be only getting use to the Prem Lge and he would be back on the plane to Madrid. Would rather give one of our young lads a chance up front.

I'd say if it does happen part of the loan deal would be an option to buy should it work out, there no way Arsenal or Wenger would agree to a loan deal without the option to buy already agreed.

Dolph Starbeam

Marty McFly wrote: »

I'd say if it does happen part of the loan deal would be an option to buy should it work out, there no way Arsenal or Wenger would agree to a loan deal without the option to buy already agreed.

I seen a loan fee of £1.5m mentioned a few days ago so you'd hope if there is a fee like that involved that there would be some kind of option to buy at the end of the deal.

I don't think its what we need, we definitely need someone with more experience.

Gringo180

tayto lover wrote: »

I doubt that we will ever find out anyway. Can't see us getting anyone.

You just never know with Wenger, he pulled the Monreal deal out of nowhere last year. I am sure they have players lined up but the stumbling block may be players not wanting to leave with the World Cup coming up, although the latest name were linked to is Sebastian Giovinco.

2ndcoming

cson wrote: »

Agreed on Berbatov but Samuel would be Squillaci part II. He's played almost all his career in Serie A and would be demolished in the EPL imo.

Sagna's sticking point is wages I think; he's happy enough to sign a 2 year deal by all accounts. I say give him what he wants tbh.

Ah now, his CV is a bit stronger than Squillachi's in fairness!

For all the game time he'd probably be getting I would have him. You need 4 centre backs and getting a Champions League winner who was Serie A defender of the year a few years ago for peanuts can't be a bad move.

Delighted about Rosicky as well, he's showing this season and last that he's still a top player. For someone with his injury record he's got the legs of a 25 year old and long may it continue!

Gringo180

Dont know whether it was reported already here but Diaby suffered another set back and Wenger says he doesn't know whether he will play again this season

2ndcoming

I hope Abou thanks Allah every morning he's not a horse. The shotgun would have been out a long time ago!

greendom

2ndcoming wrote: »

I hope Abou thanks Allah every morning he's not a horse. The shotgun would have been out a long time ago!

He probably curses Allah that he had to be on a football pitch at the same time as that p***k from Sunderland

keano_afc

When is Diaby's contract up?

batistuta9

benfica are supposedly going to bid 7mil for morata now

dvemail

batistuta9 wrote: »

benfica are supposedly going to bid 7mil for morata now

If Madrid are looking for 2 million for a 6 month loan i'd doubt 7 million will be enough to sign him.

batistuta9

keano_afc wrote: »

When is Diaby's contract up?

it says 2015 on transfermarkt

Mr Blobby

batistuta9 wrote: »

benfica are supposedly going to bid 7mil for morata now

Madrid won't sell him.

Alfred Borden

i actually dont want morata, rather get the juve lad in.

dvemail

Hearing we've bid for Griezmann from Real Sociedad.

batistuta9

dvemail wrote: »

If Madrid are looking for 2 million for a 6 month loan i'd doubt 7 million will be enough to sign him.

i don't know

Mr Blobby wrote: »

Madrid won't sell him.

i don't know on this either :pac:, just posting what i read

his quotes the other day sound as if he'd leave though to get more playing time.

Dolph Starbeam

dvemail wrote: »

Hearing we've bid for Griezmann from Real Sociedad.

Serious player, would fit in right away, maybe Wenger has plans to convert him to a proper striker.

greendom

dvemail wrote: »

Hearing we've bid for Griezmann from Real Sociedad.

That's a new name to be linked with - not a bad one either

shano_88

dvemail wrote: »

Hearing we've bid for Griezmann from Real Sociedad.

Isnt he a left winger? Or can he play both sides?

dvemail

Very good player alright, but they are saying Sociedad want €30m...

dvemail

shano_88 wrote: »

Isnt he a left winger? Or can he play both sides?

Not sure. Think he is on the left, with Carlos Vela on the right, but I'm not 100% on this.

.jacksparrow.

But what about draxler if that's the case!

I want them both, pure greed!

Mr Blobby

dvemail wrote: »

Hearing we've bid for Griezmann from Real Sociedad.

Great player and is destroying defenses in La liga.
For some reason I thought he was Spanish. Did a double turn when I heard he wanted to go to the WC with France.

But I'd be shocked if we did try to sign him... He plays LW which would mean we wouldn't be going for Draxler

dvemail

It's going into overdrive at the moment. Look a this tweet.

Bundesliga Spotlight ‏@BundesligaSpot 3m

BILD: One of their 'inside sources' has claimed after WC, Julian Draxler is gone for €45M to top European Club. #S04 #AFC #CFC #MUFC #MCFC

AdamD

12 goals in 16 games is very good for a winger, sounds promising. To be honest if the touted figures are correct for Draxler I'd rather we spent that kind of money on a more proven player, overpriced to say the least.

maximoose

Yep, €45m seems crazy. No doubt he has quality but that's a very expensive gamble.

Mr Blobby

FearDark

Will gnabry start Monday?

greendom

Mr Blobby wrote: »

Great player and is destroying defenses in La liga.
For some reason I thought he was Spanish. Did a double turn when I heard he wanted to go to the WC with France.

But I'd be shocked if we did try to sign him... He plays LW which would mean we wouldn't be going for Draxler

Yeah he had some falling out with the French FA and was given a lengthy ban. Due to expire soon I believe but I've no idea what it was for

dvemail

AdamD wrote: »

12 goals in 16 games is very good for a winger, sounds promising. To be honest if the touted figures are correct for Draxler I'd rather we spent that kind of money on a more proven player, overpriced to say the least.

You are definitely paying for potential.
If he turns out anything like former Shalke player Ozil we will be doing well.

Mr Blobby

greendom wrote: »

Yeah he had some falling out with the French FA and was given a lengthy ban. Due to expire soon I believe but I've no idea what it was for

Just reading about his ban there now.

The Real Sociedad attacker and four other members of the junior side have been found to have been out at a nightclub in Paris on Saturday, the night after their side’s Under-21 play-off first-leg win over Norway.

Basically they went partying the night after they won there playoff match.
Seems ridiculously harsh to give a 1 year ban for that.

.jacksparrow.

AdamD wrote: »

12 goals in 16 games is very good for a winger, sounds promising. To be honest if the touted figures are correct for Draxler I'd rather we spent that kind of money on a more proven player, overpriced to say the least.

Remember gervinhos record in france.

Draxler has been average this season, 45 million is a huge gamble.

Mr Blobby

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

Draxler has been average this season, 45 million is a huge gamble.

I wouldn't agree with that.
But there's no doubt that Griezmann has been playing better.

I still think Draxler is the better player to sign though.

.jacksparrow.

Mr Blobby wrote: »

I wouldn't agree with that.
But there's no doubt that Griezmann has been playing better.

I still think Draxler is the better player to sign though.

That he's been average or its a gamble?

Mr Blobby

.jacksparrow. wrote: »

That he's been average or its a gamble?

The "average" bit.
But then again I'm hugely biased when it comes to Draxler. :P

Spanish Johnny

Regarding Morata - it would make zero sense to me to pay 1.7 million for six month loan and ignore Berbatov for a bit more.

At least you have 18 months of a proven premiership player over a promising player who will most likely be returning to Spain.

batistuta9

was having a look geoffarseanals twitter there for any rumours (none) and seen he posted that the man u game (feb 12th) may be called off due to tube strikes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25684670

Spanish Johnny

batistuta9 wrote: »

was having a look geoffarseanals twitter there for any rumours (none) and seen he posted that the man u game (feb 12th) may be called off due to tube strikes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25684670

Ya just get the feeling that when we do play United they will have Rooney and RVP back in full flow.

greendom

Spanish Johnny wrote: »

Ya just get the feeling that when we do play United they will have Rooney and RVP back in full flow.

Perhaps, all the better when we beat them

dvemail

The only person we've been linked to more than Kalou?
Gourcoff... In talks again if rumours are to be believed.

greendom

dvemail wrote: »

The only person we've been linked to more than Kalou?
Gourcoff... In talks again if rumours are to be believed.

Not far off Diaby in terms of how injured he is. Perhaps Arsene is looking to get Abou a buddy - no seriously, it's not going to happen.