Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016

tayto lover

domrush wrote: »

Is there a possibility that the Vardy deal is being held off until Leicester have a replacement signed ? Like if Vardy is sold then Watford and the likes will increase their asking for Deeney etc knowing Leicester are desperate and full of cash?

Would the fact that they're showing interest in Deeney not be an alert in itself?

emmetlego

tayto lover wrote: »

Would the fact that they're showing interest in Deeney not be an alert in itself?

Indeed. Maybe they're just interested in Deeney too, with no implications for Vardy!

Anyway, Arseboog reporting that Rodriguez has told Wolfsburg that he wants out, and that we are heavily linked with him... He's a mate of Xhaka, so it's a maybe! Also reporting that Roma want Scezney for another loan... Not sure about that to be honest, I'd like him to do a stint as understudy to Cech and see how he gets on. He could learn a thing or 2 from the maestro!

tayto lover

emmetlego wrote: »

Indeed. Maybe they're just interested in Deeney too, with no implications for Vardy!

Anyway, Arseboog reporting that Rodriguez has told Wolfsburg that he wants out, and that we are heavily linked with him... He's a mate of Xhaka, so it's a maybe! Also reporting that Roma want Scezney for another loan... Not sure about that to be honest, I'd like him to do a stint as understudy to Cech and see how he gets on. He could learn a thing or 2 from the maestro!

Didn't they get 100 million for winning the EPL.
Anyone they inquire into is going to be priced upwards.
It would be natural to want to strengthen the squad for next season and the CL.

I think Chez should return and be part of the squad too.

Baggly

I don't think its down to the availability of cash - more to do with their bargaining power if they have let their top striker go. At the moment its up in the air, so they have a little bit better bargaining power when talking to other clubs.

If Vardy were gone already, any selling club could simply sit back and point out that Leicester are down a striker and need to up their bid, lest they be left with no leading striker to lead their line.

tayto lover

Pter wrote: »

I don't think its down to the availability of cash - more to do with their bargaining power if they have let their top striker go. At the moment its up in the air, so they have a little bit better bargaining power when talking to other clubs.

If Vardy were gone already, any selling club could simply sit back and point out that Leicester are down a striker and need to up their bid, lest they be left with no leading striker to lead their line.

Look at it from the point of view of the potential replacement though.
He could force a move from his club to be the new top man with the champions.
Its all psychology and swings and roundabouts. Little to be gained or lost.
Too much emphasis on money on these threads. If you've got it flaunt it.

emmetlego

tayto lover wrote: »

If you've got it flaunt it.

That sounds very like our old friend here that loved Giroud!

pudzey101

Mkhitaryan sister just followed us on LinkedIn dropping a hint maybe ?? She works for UEFA doesnt follow a single club .... bar us


link : http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/14/henrikh-mkhitaryans-sister-drops-hint-dortmund-star-will-reject-manchester-united-to-sign-for-arsenal-5943440/

brianregan09

Its great watching some neutral football and forgetting about all this transfer bollocks for a while

brianregan09

brianregan09 wrote: »

Its great watching some neutral football and forgetting about all this transfer bollocks for a while

Judging by Ibras press conference Sunday it would seem players have parked transfer talks understandably for next few weeks too

AdamD

domrush wrote: »

Is there a possibility that the Vardy deal is being held off until Leicester have a replacement signed ? Like if Vardy is sold then Watford and the likes will increase their asking for Deeney etc knowing Leicester are desperate and full of cash?

This always baffles me. Do you really think that if you could see through a plan like that, the selling club wouldn't see it too?

Its like 'Tottenham can't sell Bale til they get replacements' lol like they didn't get rinsed regardless, everyone knew what was going on.

Skylinehead

It's a release clause, so any delay would be on Vardy's end - Leicester don't have a choice.

Mickeroo

Two goals for Sanchez last night.

wawaman

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20160615/arsenal-to-host-liverpool-on-opening-day

Tough enough start and tough ending aswell

jester77

wawaman wrote: »

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20160615/arsenal-to-host-liverpool-on-opening-day

Tough enough start and tough ending aswell

Start should be ok, but that ending :eek: We better have it wrapped up early

wawaman

jester77 wrote: »

Start should be ok, but that ending :eek: We better have it wrapped up early

Win the league at WHL followed by a guard of honour by Mourinho and Utd !!

x PyRo

https://twitter.com/fkhanage/status/742994573509730304

If God were real, he'd make this happen.

emmetlego

Mickeroo wrote: »

Two goals for Sanchez last night.

First one was a thing of beauty!

gosplan

Sporting CP report they rejected a bid from us for Islam Slimani.

27 year old Algerian. 47 goals in 80 for Sporting.

Knowing everything about him as I do now from 5 mins on youtube, I say 'meh'.

Seems like a decent finisher but in the Giroud/Morata mould.

greendom

2 MOTMS for Xhaka. Looking like an excellent purchase. Defensively minded but with fantastic passing ability

HarryStuby

greendom wrote: »

2 MOTMS for Xhaka. Looking like an excellent purchase. Defensively minded but with fantastic passing ability

He was impressive, very composed and always looking forward...going to be a good addition by the looks of things

Looks like a fantastic addition.
+1 Wenger!

Interesting to see Giroud score again tonight.

mansize

Bilic defending Giroud on ITV

tayto lover

greendom wrote: »

2 MOTMS for Xhaka. Looking like an excellent purchase. Defensively minded but with fantastic passing ability

Very impressed with him.
Great tackler, no nonsense, good engine and great passer.
Just what we needed.

emmetlego

Giroud booed off after a pretty inept display. Had 1 good chance and a couple of half chances, but fluffed at them all. Gignac coming on got a great reception. Probably a geographic reason more than anything, but still, shows the indifference that the French have for OG!

mansize

It was his supply more than anything in the first half. I didn't see enough of the 2nd to comment

Yeah, disappointing showing from Giroud.
Xhaka older brother doesn't look so hot playing for Albania.

pudzey101

Had my doubts about us signing Xhaka , but man he looks serious !! composed , tackling is A1 , passing is unbelievable , Very defensive minded but also looking forward at the same time , engine on him that never runs out of gas .....

As much as id admire coquelin this guy is way above class


cannot wait to see him next year , and am confident he will adapt to the PL

emmetlego

Quiet, innit! I see Roy Hodgson is a Gooner and he's resting Jack and Jamie for our new season!

Some of the twitteratti are linking us with a move for Mario Gotze... Click bait no doubt, but at least it's news!

Ramsey hounding Delle Alli on every opportunity and getting right up his nose love it!

gosplan

Deleted User wrote: »

Ramsey hounding Delle Alli on every opportunity and getting right up his nose love it!

Yeah, he's reminding me of Alexis here.

5star02707

Arsenal's Jamez Vardez just equalised for England! - found it on twitter lool!

Vardy our new 'Fox in the box'?

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/teams/arsenal/fixtures

New fixture list released yesterday folks
..our pals the Pool first up at home then a visit to Leicester where vardy will be reunited with his old teammates

keano_afc

Deleted User wrote: »

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/teams/arsenal/fixtures

New fixture list released yesterday folks
..our pals the Pool first up at home then a visit to Leicester where vardy will be reunited with his old teammates

Has this thread gone back in time?

greendom

keano_afc wrote: »

Has this thread gone back in time?

maybe the internet is a bit slower out in Tipp!

keano_afc

greendom wrote: »

maybe the internet is a bit slower out in Tipp!

Considering they keep voting for Lowry slow internet really is the least of their problems.

emmetlego

keano_afc wrote: »

Has this thread gone back in time?

In some breaking news, Archduke Franz Ferdinand has been shot and mortally wounded, this could have profound future effects.

WoollyRedHat

emmetlego wrote: »

In some breaking news, Archduke Franz Ferdinand has been shot and mortally wounded, this could have profound future effects.

Nah mate, nobody would care their music is shot.

Bobby Baccala

Rosicky with one of his beautiful outside of the boot passes set up a stunning header for Czech Republic. That's his signature move at this stage.

x PyRo

Rosicky just did his hamstring. Poor lad. :-(

pudzey101

quality assist from Rosicky , ( Are you watching Ozil ) hope hes not out for too long .

Don't count on it just yet lads.
Price has risen to £30m.

http://www.90min.com/posts/3343785-arsenal-suffer-jamie-vardy-transfer-blow-as-release-clause-rises-to-30m
For a final overall cost to Arsenal of £57m.

Think I can rely on Wenger to Pffffffffttttttt at that for an already peaked striker.

pudzey101

We need an injury free workhorse up front like Welbz vardy would be ok for a season or 2 IMO Morata looked good for spain tonight but somehow reminds me of a lazy Giroud that will pluck a goal if givin the chance

gosplan

Bam Bam Mickey wrote: »

Don't count on it just yet lads.
Price has risen to £30m.

http://www.90min.com/posts/3343785-arsenal-suffer-jamie-vardy-transfer-blow-as-release-clause-rises-to-30m
For a final overall cost to Arsenal of £57m.

Think I can rely on Wenger to Pffffffffttttttt at that for an already peaked striker.

Not sure what stalled it before the euros but that may have been the end of it.

If everyone wanted it to happen, it would have happened then.

Either Vardy is playing the field or we are.

mansize

Ospina had a good Copa last night, saving a peno in the shootout against Peru.

L'prof

Bam Bam Mickey wrote: »

Don't count on it just yet lads.
Price has risen to £30m.

http://www.90min.com/posts/3343785-arsenal-suffer-jamie-vardy-transfer-blow-as-release-clause-rises-to-30m
For a final overall cost to Arsenal of £57m.

Think I can rely on Wenger to Pffffffffttttttt at that for an already peaked striker.

Whatever about the contract, I'd rather he tried to spend £60m on Higuain or Aubameyang than £30m on Vardy. £20m was even a bit much, but just about OK.

wonga77

Even watching Morata again yesterday, I know he got 2 goals but I dont think he would be an upgrade on Giroud at all, very similar style of playe, rather we went extra and bought Aubameyang at this stage

Bounty Hunter

Can't see why the Vardy figure would be changed for Arsenal as that link states that the 20m release had to be triggered before the 3rd of June, Surely it would be the bid Arsenal made which would have triggered that not Vardies acceptance of a contract offer. Therefore the delay should not change anything

However if anyone else was to bid now it would cost them 30m assuming the above is true

keano_afc

keano_afc wrote: »

Considering they keep voting for Lowry slow internet really is the least of their problems.

Enough of the Tipp battering :pac: I missed where it was listed. Were they announced Thursday or Wednesday?

Franz Ferdinand shot :eek: ? This could mean war?! :pac:

Bounty Hunter

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

Can't see why the Vardy figure would be changed for Arsenal as that link states that the 20m release had to be triggered before the 3rd of June, Surely it would be the bid Arsenal made which would have triggered that not Vardies acceptance of a contract offer. Therefore the delay should not change anything

However if anyone else was to bid now it would cost them 30m assuming the above is true

Yeah, the article linked only says that it had to be triggered, which it was. There's another article that says the deal had to be done before that date.

I think that the deal is either done, but not announced, or it won't happen at all.