Arsenal Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2018

speedboatchase

jonneymendoza wrote: »

its 70m in euros they want or pounds? if 70 euros, 50m in punds they offered aint far off?

Euro. It would be mad for us not to get this done. Reminds me of Higuain penny-pinching, but with no one like Napoli (yet) ready to swoop in. Hopefully a breakthrough today.

Ol' Donie

speedboatchase wrote: »

Euro. It would be mad for us not to get this done. Reminds me of Higuain penny-pinching, but with no one like Napoli (yet) ready to swoop in. Hopefully a breakthrough today.

That's what I'm afraid. Someone swooping in again.

Underground

Dortmund will drag this out for as long as they can, i would say they're hoping to drag it out until deadline day. It's within their interests to do so.

The longer it drags on though you do get the feeling he'll end up at Chelsea.

wonga77

AdamD wrote: »

I find these posts baffling. We haven't a clue whats going on, lets stop pretending we do and getting outraged over what we think is happening. You'll probably be happier for it.

Thanks for your concern.
All that bothers me is that we won't just actually cough up. We could have possibly got Suarez a few years back and made a mess of the Higuian transfer too.(Though I accept Real played us a little) The longer this doddles along, we run the risk of someone coming over our head and snatching him. From the sales of Coq, Walcott and Ox as well as the other finances there should be plenty of funds available.

emmetlego

Underground wrote: »

Dortmund will drag this out for as long as they can, i would say they're hoping to drag it out until deadline day. It's within their interests to do so.

The longer it drags on though you do get the feeling he'll end up at Chelsea.

Not that I disagree he will end up at Chelsea, what makes you think it’s in Dortmund’s interest to drag it out? I mean, they will have a player who will most likely down tools unless they sell him to his desired club (us) and that is more hassle than it’s worth. Like was said above, I’d imagine we’ll hear more definitive news today from either Ornstein or an official source. Or maybe Arsenal are waiting until after tonight’s result in case they need to create the feel good factor after a defeat to Chelsea!!! This is the way most clubs operate.

wonga77

emmetlego wrote: »

Not that I disagree he will end up at Chelsea, what makes you think it’s in Dortmund’s interest to drag it out? I mean, they will have a player who will most likely down tools unless they sell him to his desired club (us) and that is more hassle than it’s worth.

I assume the longer Dortmund draw it out, they are hoping someone else shows interest and they might squeeze an extra few million out of it. Dortmund won't give a sh1te where he goes as long as they get their perceived value

emmetlego

wonga77 wrote: »

I assume the longer Dortmund draw it out, they are hoping someone else shows interest and they might squeeze an extra few million out of it. Dortmund won't give a sh1te where he goes as long as they get their perceived value

That makes perfect sense, now that you say it.

Arne_Saknussem

wonga77 wrote: »

I assume the longer Dortmund draw it out, they are hoping someone else shows interest and they might squeeze an extra few million out of it. Dortmund won't give a sh1te where he goes as long as they get their perceived value

They need to get a replacement in though, so leaving it til the last minute may not be to their advantage. See Sanchez and Lemar.

Giroud may be the trump card seeing as they were looking for him in the summer.

Arne_Saknussem

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

They need to get a replacement in though, so leaving it til the last minute may not be to their advantage. See Sanchez and Lemar.

Giroud may be the trump card seeing as they were looking for him in the summer.

Really doesn't matter. Payments aren't made up front (maybe 20%) and even then there's plenty of time for a payment to go through.

Arne_Saknussem

Deleted User wrote: »

Really doesn't matter. Payments aren't made up front (maybe 20%) and even then there's plenty of time for a payment to go through.

I'm not talking about payments i meant convincing players to sign

5star02707

Lol why drag Henry in to this

greendom

starting to get a little edgy. It is beginning to feel more and more like the Higuain deal. Everyone was convinced he was an Arsenal player and then he turns out in a Napoli kit.

Arne_Saknussem

Arne_Saknussem wrote: »

I'm not talking about payments i meant convincing players to sign

Fair enough.

TimeToShine

wonga77 wrote: »

I assume the longer Dortmund draw it out, they are hoping someone else shows interest and they might squeeze an extra few million out of it. Dortmund won't give a sh1te where he goes as long as they get their perceived value

To be honest, I can't see that happening (a new club swooping in) Sven is a former Dortmund man and left on good terms, I'd be amazed if there wasn't a gentleman's agreement of some description in place. It's in Dortmunds best interest to placate him too for future dealings. It's who you know in the end which is probably what has screwed us over before.

We'll get Auba, now whether he salvages us the season or not is a different story.

emmetlego

That’s actually a worry I have. I’ve been pinning our hopes on Aubamayang and Mkhitaryan linking up to anything near the standards they had together in Dortmund, but Mkhitaryan has been off colours for a good few months can linking up with Wenger make him good again (not confident in that) or are we relying on Aubamayang to re-create the spark?

Ordinarily I’d be excited at a new signing of Mkhitaryan’s quality, but I’m anything but. Hopefully this comes back and bites me in the ass!!!

GavRedKing

Underground wrote: »

Dortmund will drag this out for as long as they can, i would say they're hoping to drag it out until deadline day. It's within their interests to do so.

The longer it drags on though you do get the feeling he'll end up at Chelsea.

Just dropping in pre game to say good luck tonight, the winner will get to watch City lift the trophy in a few weeks. :pac:

Anyway on Aubameyang (sp), AFAIK, theres no interest from Chelsea.

None of the more ITK Chlsea journos are reporting any interest and at the price point and age, I cant see Chelsea going after him.

Should be a free run at him for Arsenal.

greendom

GavRedKing wrote: »

Underground wrote: »

Dortmund will drag this out for as long as they can, i would say they're hoping to drag it out until deadline day. It's within their interests to do so.

The longer it drags on though you do get the feeling he'll end up at Chelsea.

Just dropping in pre game to say good luck tonight, the winner will get to watch City lift the trophy in a few weeks. :pac:

Anyway on Aubameyang (sp), AFAIK, theres no interest from Chelsea.

None of the more ITK Chlsea journos are reporting any interest and at the price point and age, I cant see Chelsea going after him.

Should be a free run at him for Arsenal.

should be close enough tonight. 3 matches this season and 3 draws (4 if you include the Community Shield)

GavRedKing

greendom wrote: »

should be close enough tonight. 3 matches this season and 3 draws (4 if you include the Community Shield)

Wenger certainly has the upper hand over Conte.

Its impossible to call really, I think we'll probably go stronger than Arsenal but it wont mean anything.

I'd be happy if Chelsea went 3-4-3 and with Morata and Cesc both out, I'd expect us to do exactly that.

Barkley could play in a 3-5-2 but I dont think Conte trusts Michy to perform on his own, he barely plays when Morata is out at the best of times.

Its one of those games because who you'd play in the final, I cant get up for, it would be nice to beat Arsenal, of course, but youre on a hiding to nothing in the final then so theres no winners here......except City.

Awesomeness

GavRedKing wrote: »

Just dropping in pre game to say good luck tonight, the winner will get to watch City lift the trophy in a few weeks. :pac:

Anyway on Aubameyang (sp), AFAIK, theres no interest from Chelsea.

None of the more ITK Chlsea journos are reporting any interest and at the price point and age, I cant see Chelsea going after him.

Should be a free run at him for Arsenal.

If chelsea agree to that I am sure we could agree to not go after Carroll or Crouch

2ndcoming

GavRedKing wrote: »

Wenger certainly has the upper hand over Conte.

Its impossible to call really, I think we'll probably go stronger than Arsenal but it wont mean anything.

I'd be happy if Chelsea went 3-4-3 and with Morata and Cesc both out, I'd expect us to do exactly that.

Barkley could play in a 3-5-2 but I dont think Conte trusts Michy to perform on his own, he barely plays when Morata is out at the best of times.

Its one of those games because who you'd play in the final, I cant get up for, it would be nice to beat Arsenal, of course, but youre on a hiding to nothing in the final then so theres no winners here......except City.

I don't get this hiding to nothing lark. I suppose it was for Bristol City but if Chelsea and Arsenal start viewing anyone as some impossible mountain to climb in a one off game we're all rightly screwed. Arsenal beat them at Wembley last season, Liverpool beat them last week. They're good but come on!

GavRedKing

2ndcoming wrote: »

I don't get this hiding to nothing lark. I suppose it was for Bristol City but if Chelsea and Arsenal start viewing anyone as some impossible mountain to climb in a one off game we're all rightly screwed. Arsenal beat them at Wembley last season, Liverpool beat them last week. They're good but come on!

If we got there I wouldnt completely write us off, neither would I write off Arsenal, but Citys best XI is pretty damn good, of course in a final anything is possible but I wouldnt be overly confident.

You'd need a lot to go your way to catch them out on the day, like Liverpool.

https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/956240253190393856

Same team as palace, Rambo back on the bench.

Oh, and Ospina in goal.

Quazzie

Hate seeing Ospina in goal. I've zero confidence in him at all.

We sold the wrong keeper

tayto lover

I seriously hope it doesn't go to penalties with the keepers we have.

tayto lover

tayto lover wrote: »

I seriously hope it doesn't go to penalties with the keepers we have.

Would much rather have Ospina than Cech for penalties

tayto lover

Basil3 wrote: »

Would much rather have Ospina than Cech for penalties

Me too but I don't believe his record is much better.

Ol' Donie

Ospina is all well and good (or not) but our chances here probably depend on whether or not our attack clicks tonight.

I'm hopeful.

(Although in truth, I'm mostly just here to watch Ozil).

tayto lover

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Ospina is all well and good (or not) but our chances here probably depend on whether or not our attack clicks tonight.

I'm hopeful.

(Although in truth, I'm mostly just here to watch Ozil).

I'd be more worried by the defence. We've been lucky against Chelsea in that the great chances fell to Morata who couldn't hit a barn door on any occasion against us.

brianregan09

I think this is our game to lose to be honest

Arne_Saknussem

Are we expecting Jack to play on the right? It's hardly elneny in a back 3?

brianregan09

Nah we're definitiely playing 4 at the back Wenger said it in his pre match interview

wandatowell

Sloppy for 5 minutes.

Skylinehead

We've started terribly.

Too easy

wandatowell

Cut open. Shambles FC

martingriff

wrong quoted

Skylinehead

Ridiculous.

Arghus

Well that was easy.

tayto lover

That's what I was afraid of. We have no defenders worth a damn. Not being addressed either.

blueser

Basil3 wrote: »

Too easy

Way too easy. You could have driven an articulated lorry through that gap. Only thing is, it's very early in the game. No need for you lot to panic yet.

martingriff

tayto lover wrote: »

I seriously hope it doesn't go to penalties with the keepers we have.

Well not now

martingriff

martingriff wrote: »

wrong quoted

Which wish is this? There won't be penalties.

martingriff

Basil3 wrote: »

Which wish is this? There won't be penalties.

Meant to post Tatyo Lover yes no penalties

irishman86

Why does Iwobi start all the time
Hes not improved at all

BAHAHAHAHAHA!

1-1 Monreal or Mustafi or whoever. This should be a good match.

wandatowell

Nacho lol

wandatowell

finish kid

martingriff

high scoring game coming