Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Warning Linked in OP

byrneg28

Mr Blobby wrote: »

€30M for a player with 1yr left on his contract.. I doubt we'll pay that.
That said i'd love to get him.

The inconsistency of currency usage is really annoying me! Not you personally just in newspapers and what have you

30 million euro is 23.8 million pounds, which I personally don't think is too bad for a seasoned midfielder coming from Real Madrid playing in a World Cup final next week and who's 27 years of age (In this day and age anyway)

Actually I don't think any player is worth these ridiculous sums of money while millions of people are in poverty around the world!

Rant over :pac:

Gringo180

Raf32 wrote: »

Its like the club is trying to spend every penny while Arsene is gone :pac:

Gazidis pictured as Arsene landed in Brazil.

Alfred Borden

Schneiderlin done according to a few reliables on twitter....:eek:

brianregan09

Raf32 wrote: »

Schneiderlin done according to a few reliables on twitter....:eek:

I know Beggers can't be choosers but I'd rather Khedira over one of the southampton class of 13/14

Alfred Borden

brianregan09 wrote: »

I know Beggers can't be choosers but I'd rather Khedira over one of the southampton class of 13/14

I know what ya mean but i like him, big strong physical presence.

greendom

So what happened to Arsene then, too many caiparinhos on the beach or sun stroke. Whatever it is I'm loving it !

Mr Blobby

BBC saying we've reached an agreement.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28177987

shano_88

Raf32 wrote: »

Schneiderlin done according to a few reliables on twitter....:eek:

Wheres that coming from? Cant seem to find the source.

Alfred Borden

shano_88 wrote: »

Wheres that coming from? Cant seem to find the source.

Sorry forgot to source,
@GoonerGimli, AFC_Andrew and @fkhanage all said it was done, all semi reliable and seem in with Geoff and Darren.

Spanish Johnny

The not signing Fabregas and all this activity has me even more excited about Arsenal than at any point since the Champions League final in 06. Iv always been a huge backer of him but does anyone else get the sense that Wenger really knows what he wants and can get it now and there is a shared conviction that we are truly back competing at the top again?

Alfred Borden

Spanish Johnny wrote: »

The not signing Fabregas and all this activity has me even more excited about Arsenal than at any point since the Champions League final in 06. Iv always been a huge backer of him but does anyone else get the sense that Wenger really knows what he wants and can get it now and there is a shared conviction that we are truly back competing at the top again?

Exactly how I feel man. Havent been this excited or expectant going into a season in a very long time.

speedboatchase

Mr Blobby wrote: »

BBC saying we've reached an agreement.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28177987

HNNNNNNNNNNNNGH

overpronator

Raf32 wrote: »

Sorry forgot to source,
@GoonerGimli, AFC_Andrew and @fkhanage all said it was done, all semi reliable and seem in with Geoff and Darren.

I think Darren is the only one I would hang my hat on, still excited though!

OneEightSeven

Is David Ornstein reliable?

omega man

OneEightSeven wrote: »

Is David Ornstein reliable?

Very much so. Only usually confirms deals when at advanced stages though. Not one for rumours.

Skylinehead

We're still not getting him lads.

Marty McFly

OneEightSeven wrote: »

Is David Ornstein reliable?

As I've said before he is very reliable but he's usually behind the pack in terms that of rumours and breaking stories.

He is basically Arsenals very own way of leaking stories he gets his news directly from Arsenal, so he knows what they want him to know.

HazDanz

As long as the Kalou rumours are true we'll be in for some season of attacking football.

I will be suprised if Debuchy and Sanchez is not confirmed by the club tomorrow. This Puma deal is more than likely keeping it all cooled for the minute.

shano_88

Sanchez wont be announced until after the Suarez transfer id say.

Mr Blobby

shano_88 wrote: »

Sanchez wont be announced until after the Suarez transfer id say.

I've a feeling it'll be tomorrow with the kit launch.

HazDanz

shano_88 wrote: »

Sanchez wont be announced until after the Suarez transfer id say.

True that could be the case.

Hope not....

gosplan

Spanish Johnny wrote: »

The not signing Fabregas and all this activity has me even more excited about Arsenal than at any point since the Champions League final in 06. Iv always been a huge backer of him but does anyone else get the sense that Wenger really knows what he wants and can get it now and there is a shared conviction that we are truly back competing at the top again?

Wenger wants what's best for Arsenal.

If he penny pinched, it was always for the good of the club. He has no interest and does not gain anything from Arsenal having a cash surplus just for the sake of it.

I said it back at the start of the summer. He's no looking for the best possible players to add. That's not going to be an 80 million Bale or Suarez but it will be Higuain, Ozil, Sanchez and why wouldn't you believe Kedhira or Bender? And how much more attractive must we be to top players now?

Take purchases of this level and add them to Wenger's proven ability to get you the Henry, Fab, Ramsey, RVP players on the cheap and it's all good.

This is going from strength to strength

WENGER IN!!!

EuropeanSon

I wouldn't say Henry was cheap. £10.5m in 2000 is probably not far off equivalent to £30m in 2014. Inflation in football is enormous.

gosplan

EuropeanSon wrote: »

I wouldn't say Henry was cheap. £10.5m in 2000 is probably not far off equivalent to £30m in 2014. Inflation in football is enormous.

No and neither was Ramsey for a young player ... And neither was Kos really, but they would cost a hell of a lot more at their peak.

Edited: I guess what I mean (in my drunken stupor) is that Wenger will always provide you with half a great team on a limited budget. If you look at Man U(no offence meant and an anomaly for such a successful club) they have three central mids, Fletcher, Carrick, Fell, that many fans want to see all replaced. So even with Herrera, they're hoping for Vidal. Wenger for me will need a few 30-40 million players but will always provide the guts of a good squad.

dibs101

shano_88 wrote: »

Sanchez wont be announced until after the Suarez transfer id say.

Suarez deal is done. I imagine that pool don't want the figure trashed around until they get some deals done.

OneEightSeven

EuropeanSon wrote: »

I wouldn't say Henry was cheap. £10.5m in 2000 is probably not far off equivalent to £30m in 2014. Inflation in football is enormous.

Good estimation. Says £33 here: http://balls.ie/football/tomkins-table/

I'd say his price tag trebled two years later.

EuropeanSon

OneEightSeven wrote: »

Good estimation. Says £33 here: http://balls.ie/goofball/tomkins-table/

I'd say his price tag trebled two years later.

Interesting article, thanks.

The method seems a bit simplistic, though.

Ed Winchester

Anyone have that stat pic with ozils stats compared to the other "stars" at the World Cup? It was posted here a few days back, I can't find it though.

the untitled user

Ed Winchester wrote: »

Anyone have that stat pic with ozils stats compared to the other "stars" at the World Cup? It was posted here a few days back, I can't find it though.

No, but this article on talk sport might help.
http://talksport.com/football/lay-mesut-ozil-joachim-low-picks-him-reason-140709100787

gnfnrhead

Seeing as we are close to 10,000 posts (with the rate we are going, it'll only be a couple of days), I vote Mickeroo makes the thread again. Definitely not Gav after how the previous one went!

Pudders

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Seeing as we are close to 10,000 posts (with the rate we are going, it'll only be a couple of days), I vote Mickeroo makes the thread again. Definitely not Gav after how the previous one went!

The trophy thread winning Mickeroo!

CatInABox

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Seeing as we are close to 10,000 posts (with the rate we are going, it'll only be a couple of days), I vote Mickeroo makes the thread again. Definitely not Gav after how the previous one went!

Yes, definitely Mickeroo.

Also, three cheers for Mickeroo, he's done an excellent job for us, fourth place, FA cup, all our players recovered, looks like a bunch of stars being bought.

Skylinehead

CatInABox wrote: »

Yes, definitely Mickeroo.

Also, three cheers for Mickeroo, he's done an excellent job for us, fourth place, FA cup, all our players recovered, looks like a bunch of stars being bought.

wonga77

Im surprised this hasnt been mentioned yet


Mesut Özil @MesutOzil1088 · 8h
you have a beautiful country, wonderful people and amazing footballers-this match may not destroy your pride! #Brasil pic.twitter.com/lI2TXeVCUY


Class act, most wouldnt bother

dinorebel

wandatowell

Loving this summer so far and its gonna get better!!


WHOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!

Ed Winchester

Today's the day we sign all the players.

It is.

jonneymendoza

View from my local coffee place .

527A0540.jpg by jonneymendoza, on Flickr

jonneymendoza

dinorebel wrote: »

That is quality

symbolic

jonneymendoza wrote: »

View from my local coffee place .

Am I missing some context here?

Marty McFly

Since this place is quiet.

Rumours going around Khedira is available for 20m euros as he only has one year left on his contract (makes sense) and he is so far refusing to sign an extension.

Ourselves and United are interested.

Ken Shamrock

Marty McFly wrote: »

Since this place is quiet.

Rumours going around Khedira is available for 20m euros as he only has one year left on his contract (makes sense) and he is so far refusing to sign an extension.

Ourselves and United are interested.

We'll win that one everyday, Champions League football, mert pold gnabry especially Ozil, prob more wages, a better place to live, a better chance to grow and less chance of being sold off after 1 year. Just my opinion

Muirshin Durkin

If we pull off these signing, we'll be serious contenders on all fronts. Its so hard not getting excited, but it seems this is the start of something beautiful for us Gooners.

Alfred Borden

Supposedly we are in for 20 year old right back Javi Manquillo on loan with an option to buy. Would finish Jenko here I feel

Hyzepher

Khedira or any sort of quality DMF, along with Sanchez and Debuchy, will be the start of something great for Arsenal. Maybe not immediately but either this year or next

Cantona's Collars

Lucas Leiva to join Napoli for a season with an option then for €15 million transfer,that'll be the foul count in Serie A climbing rapidly so.

oops,wrong thread.

Mickeroo

symbolic wrote: »

Am I missing some context here?

"Symbolic" for a new dawn for the club surely.

jonneymendoza

what time does the kit get revealed today?

Ken Shamrock

11pm

Skylinehead

http://i.imgur.com/bTLDLyQ.png

Taken down apparently.

Odd, seeing as we're definitely not getting him.