Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016/2017

KaiserGunner

L'prof wrote: »

You reckon they have his contract date right or is he tied down for longer? I'd still be surprised to see them play hardball and ask for crazy money if he wanted to leave

Well I'd hope that they would play hardball, especially if it's a main rival like Man City. If Bellerin is ever to leave than it should be abroad. The days of selling first team players to the likes of Man City or that should be long over. Obviously length of current contracts can change this stance however.

batistuta9

JustTheOne wrote: »

Why are the club offering him a new contract though?

contracts aren't really rewards for players, they're more insurance/investments by the clubs

they'll offer him more money & try to add another year or two on the length of his contract

gosplan

batistuta9 wrote: »

contracts aren't really rewards for players, they're more insurance/investments by the clubs

they'll offer him more money & try to add another year or two on the length of his contract

As long as we pay him close to what City would, you can't see why he's move there.

I'd be more worried if Barca started talking about it.

Arne_Saknussem

gosplan wrote: »

As long as we pay him close to what City would, you can't see why he's move there.

I'd be more worried if Barca started talking about it.

I don't think Barca would offer as much wages as he'll probably be offered by Arsenal to extend the contract.

tayto lover

Bellerin going nowhere.
It's only the rags filling up space.

Ol' Donie

tayto lover wrote: »

Bellerin going nowhere.
It's only the rags filling up space.

I'll say it again.

Bloody stupid international week.

batistuta9

gosplan wrote: »

As long as we pay him close to what City would, you can't see why he's move there.

I'd be more worried if Barca started talking about it.

from what he's said about arsenal you wouldn't think he'd go there but that's only words, they all play up to the fans.

more money, better chance of trophies & pep would tempt a lot of players

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

I don't think Barca would offer as much wages as he'll probably be offered by Arsenal to extend the contract.

they probably don't even need to, it's barca

x PyRo

The only thing better than watching Ozil play ball is hearing him speak.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNxGjiMKse8

emmetlego

Didn't get a chance to watch the Wenger-Henry interview, is it worth it?

L'prof

emmetlego wrote: »

Didn't get a chance to watch the Wenger-Henry interview, is it worth it?

Depends on if you like Wenger or not. I only watched the shortened version myself but enjoyed it. Must have a look for the full thing!

emmetlego

L'prof wrote: »

Depends on if you like Wenger or not. I only watched the shortened version myself but enjoyed it. Must have a look for the full thing!

Well, there's not much else happening these days, is it long? Would I need to sit down with a beer to watch it? Also, has anyone got a link to it? Thanks peeps.

Arne_Saknussem

Worth a look.

5star02707

^^ thanks will watch it later

DenMan

Great interview! I love the way Thierry calls Arsene "Boss". You can feel the love!

Ken Shamrock

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

Worth a look.

The optimism is beginning to become contagious

extra gravy

Good piece on Theo and his resurgence:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/10/05/revealed-the-inside-story-of-how-theo-walcott-is-reinventing-him/

Pepe LeFrits

I feel like the press and talk of Theo's 'resurgence' is getting a /bit/ over the top at this stage. He's scored like 5 goals, he hasn't turned into Maradona.

L'prof

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

I feel like the press and talk of Theo's 'resurgence' is getting a /bit/ over the top at this stage. He's scored like 5 goals, he hasn't turned into Maradona.

Definitely going overboard. As much as I loathe the man, as Keano said, he needs to do it for the next few years. All it would take is an injury to put a halt to it all, but he looks like a man possessed this season. Massive improvement on the last few years. It may only be 5 goals, but it's also only been 7 games opposed to 22 goals in 81 games over the last few years! I'm delighted anyway

emmetlego

L'prof wrote: »

Definitely going overboard. As much as I loathe the man, as Keano said, he needs to do it for the next few years. All it would take is an injury to put a halt to it all, but he looks like a man possessed this season. Massive improvement on the last few years. It may only be 5 goals, but it's also only been 7 games opposed to 22 goals in 81 games over the last few years! I'm delighted anyway

TBF, I'd say all Arsenal fans are delighted. I just don't trust that this is nothing more than a flash in the pan though. He's had streaks like this before.

emmetlego

Arseblog reporting both Ozil and Sanchez looking for 250000 a week wage rises.

Jesus

JustTheOne

emmetlego wrote: »

Arseblog reporting both Ozil and Sanchez looking for 250000 a week wage rises.

Jesus

If you want to piss with the big boys...

DvB

emmetlego wrote: »

Arseblog reporting both Ozil and Sanchez looking for 250000 a week wage rises.

Jesus

Thanks for the memories lads but there's the door....

Theres no way the club would be willing or dare I say could afford that, allowing for the domino effect to the rest of the squad & for any future signings of note that would have a massive impact on the wage bill.

Cant see it happening TBH.

Ol' Donie

emmetlego wrote: »

Arseblog reporting both Ozil and Sanchez looking for 250000 a week wage rises.

Jesus

They want to be brought up to 250k a week. They don't want a raise of 250k a week.

And it's international week.

greendom

Ol' Donie wrote: »

They want to be brought up to 250k a week. They don't want a raise of 250k a week.

And it's international week.

Rooney and Pogba are on more than that (for example) and other clubs would be prepared to pay at least that for them so I don't think it's an unreasonable request

Skylinehead

DvB wrote: »

Thanks for the memories lads but there's the door....

That's the attitude that guarantees we'll never be a top club. The best players in the league are paid 250k+, that's the reality of the league. Ozil and Sanchez are up there, therefore pay them the money or we'll be fighting for 4th at best for eternity.

L'prof

greendom wrote: »

Rooney and Pogba are on more than that (for example) and other clubs would be prepared to pay at least that for them so I don't think it's an unreasonable request

When they're prepared to pay £70m for 2 Mustafi & Xhaka it's probably time that the wage structure was paid a visit too

king Henry 14

emmetlego wrote: »

Arseblog reporting both Ozil and Sanchez looking for 250000 a week wage rises.

Jesus

I'd imagine they'd be looking for a rise in line with what the top players at other top clubs are being paid. I'm fairly sure arsenal can afford it and we damn well can't afford to lose those two.

The fact that they are happy to stay at Arsenal and take that money rather than take the same money at another top club that they may not have to work as hard to win something, shows they want to work on building the club up.
If Arsenal don't pay it and they leave, the club deserve the mediocre ****e they have shown for 10 years.

Wonda-Boy

Lets win something meaningful (League/Champ League) before we start rewarding players for 4th place ffs. Thats exactly whats wrong with football, over rewarding for under achievement TBH.....if you are constantly winning leagues and champions league then so be it. Its not like there is such thing as a broke footballer....

Skylinehead

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Lets win something meaningful (League/Champ League) before we start rewarding players for 4th place ffs. Thats exactly whats wrong with football, over rewarding for under achievement TBH.....if you are constantly winning leagues and champions league then so be it. Its not like there is such thing as a broke footballer....

On the other hand, if we don't pay the going rate, we don't keep the best players, and then we definitely won't win anything.

Also we haven't finished 4th in 2 years. Why do people still parrot this ****e?

Flatzie_poo

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Lets win something meaningful (League/Champ League) before we start rewarding players for 4th place ffs.

But they finished 2nd... :P

REWARD, REWARD, REWARD!!!

DvB

Skylinehead wrote: »

That's the attitude that guarantees we'll never be a top club. The best players in the league are paid 250k+, that's the reality of the league. Ozil and Sanchez are up there, therefore pay them the money or we'll be fighting for 4th at best for eternity.

That's actually what I suspect the clubs attitude would be, not my own personal opinion. Apologies if the wording of my post gave a different view.
Based on previous mutterings around players looking for pay hikes would anybody be surprised if the club refused to met their demands? Hence the comment.

If it was down to me I'd pay them, no qualms, if they keep us challenging & in europe they pay for themselves.

DvB

DvB wrote: »

That's actually what I suspect the clubs attitude would be, not my own personal opinion. Apologies if the wording of my post gave a different view.
Based on previous mutterings around players looking for pay hikes would anybody be surprised if the club refused to met their demands? Hence the comment.

If it was down to me I'd pay them, no qualms, if they keep us challenging & in europe they pay for themselves.

A player hasn't left us to get better money elsewhere in a good while now. I'd be surprised if it's going to start going that way again.

gosplan

The club are also reporting that Arsenal are saying 180,000 but the lads are saying 250,000.

not that much in it really

mansize

Stupid international break is stupid


International matches are so boring outside of major championships

marvin80

mansize wrote: »

Stupid international break is stupid


International matches are so boring outside of major championships

Chile playing on Wednesday and then Arsenal at home that Saturday - I presume Sanchez will be rested for that match.

emmetlego

mansize wrote: »

Stupid international break is stupid


International matches are so boring outside of major championships

The standard is awful, much rather watch Germany or Spain than Ireland or England. I have a line up of Arsenal greats tonight... Starting with Fever pitch!

CatInABox

mansize wrote: »

Stupid international break is stupid


International matches are so boring outside of major championships

And now there are reports on Arseblog that Bellerin picked up an ankle injury :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

greendom

CatInABox wrote: »

And now there are reports on Arseblog that Bellerin picked up an ankle injury :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Panic over. He's training as normal with Spain's U21s this morning

JustTheOne

greendom wrote: »

Panic over. He's training as normal with Spain's U21s this morning

Can we have him back now please.

CatInABox

JustTheOne wrote: »

Can we have him back now please.

Get the auld cotton wool and bubble wrap out after that scare!

pudzey101

what is Bellerin doing with the under 21's ?

Ken Shamrock

So bored, who wins?

http://sharemytactics.com/

Flatzie_poo

pudzey101 wrote: »

what is Bellerin doing with the under 21's ?

Spain are lucky enough to be spoiled for choice in that position

pudzey101

id have Bellerin over carvajal all day long Bellerin and alba on either sides

Flatzie_poo

We should ask Spain would they swap Bellerin for this other great wingback 'El Paulo McShaneo'

DenMan

Sky Sports News are saying England should play Walcott on the right and Rashford on the left tomorrow against Malta. That would be very attacking for them imo. Both players in very good form for their clubs.

Ol' Donie

DenMan wrote: »

Sky Sports News are saying England should play Walcott on the right and Rashford on the left tomorrow against Malta. That would be very attacking for them imo. Both players in very good form for their clubs.

F*** that.

Drop Walcott. Definitely.

Well, whatever, I don't care. Just send him back in one piece.

Stupid bloody internationals.

tayto lover

emmetlego wrote: »

The standard is awful, much rather watch Germany or Spain than Ireland or England. I have a line up of Arsenal greats tonight... Starting with Fever pitch!

Come up and support Dundalk and watch them play the way football should be played i.e. on the ground. MON could also do with watching Dundalk.

emmetlego

I've watched them a couple of times this year, very well organised side in fairness!