Arsenal Banter Archive July 25 2013

 

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25 Jul 2013 23:44:30
What's been really nice about the Asian tour is there seems to be a good spirit among the players. Now I know there aren't going to be any real spats at the moment due to there not being any pressure on the games. That will come during the season, but ever since the "Running man" which showed a usually out of reach group of people coming across as human (derr) and up for a good laugh. On top of that it's never a bad thing when a club get's a good bit of press.
I would like to think I would have ran like that, but alas I feel a stitch coming on just thinking about it.
With the banter between Ramsey, Theo and the Ox post match, and the Pod with the cult legend in the making Per dressed as Samurai Warriors, as an outsider looking in, it just looks like a real healthy spirit amongst them all.
So whoever is brought in I hope they add to what seems to be a healthy dressing room. But like I say, we'll see how healthy after a poor result.
Until then I want Arteta to show us how he does his hair.
Ramsey to tell us how his acne cleared up so well.
And Per well, just continue to be our BIG F**KIN GERMAN!

P. S
Now from a man who is 86. 7 percent confident in my sexuality may I just say. Have we got the best looking team going or what. Giroud, Ramsey, Theo etc. Actually thinking about it, maybe 79. 5 :-)

That will change dramatically if we do end up with Suarez.
Flybo

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Flybo, so basically what your saying is you don't really want Suarez because he will spoil aour team photo and you would prefer someone a bit prettier, I would prefer to leave footballing ability to be slightly higher on things of importance list. But heyho each to their own I suppose

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Gunner give a sheet
Usually your on the ball when spotting jokes. The reason I actually don't want Suarez, is because he's a racist. How someone is as a person I have higher up then footballing ability.
AND HE'S UGLY
Flybo

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25 Jul 2013 23:30:45
Hi ed, I must say that Suarez, for all his faults, is the nearest thing to Ian wright since the great wrighty called it a day. Instinctive, passionate, controversial, a fighter, a scorer and maker of great goals, very mobile, very fast and a little bit nutty. In Suarez, you get a player who never gives teams a moments peace. For you guys too young to remember wrighty, the guy was a complete one off. Suarez reminds me of him. I think arsenal are now in a precarious situation with this transfer, I don't believe arsene wants to spend 50 mill on suarez, but this deal has got very public and very messy. If we get him, I really can see us fielding a player with similar qualities to wrighty and that is no bad thing. Thanks ed. ray b

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25 Jul 2013 23:13:10
So higuan is gone, along with many others I just smell a rat with this suarez mess and see him ending up at madrid. So what top class strikers are left in the world?

Lewendoski (sp?) Even though he's said he's off to bayern they can't sign a pre contract till jan right? Worth paying 30mil for a striker in the last year? Or at least trying? Or next season we're looking like we'll be experimenting with false 9, a system most teams seem to have sussed out now.

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Did I miss something? Have we sold giroud, podolski and walcott. Also Akpom looks like some player (not just based on Asian tour)

GTID

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25 Jul 2013 23:09:32
I love it how Arsenal start each season at the top of the table. Then the decline sets in when the games start :)

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25 Jul 2013 23:07:21
Just read Suarez wants his future sorted within 48 hrs a certain tabloid reports

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25 Jul 2013 23:05:37
Reports says Cesc Fabregas will be telling Barcelona tomorrow he wants to go back to England. The only thing is, coming back to WHO? Reports suggests it's Man United, but you never know.

If Arsenal can wrap up the Suarez deal quickly then maybe that will signal Cesc that Arsenal mean business and he does a u-turn and goes to Arsenal instead of Man United.

Or maybe it was Arsenal all along.

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25 Jul 2013 22:51:19
Whats wenger doing waiting for someone else to pay the money for suarez so we lose out

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25 Jul 2013 22:49:40
Here's a question. Does anyone really believe that Suarez is worth nearly £50 million and possibly more? I for one think that this is too much money for him and smells if us being desperate to get a big name on board. I agree with what I have been reading on here we should have sealed a few deals much earlier in the game but again we fluffed around and seem to be paying for it. {Ed027's Note - 40m max for me, given the amount of trouble he could make for us

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I wouldn't pay half the asking price for him, in the words of the great Lenny McClean 'he's a ******* liability' and I personally think that if we have gone all the seasons, selling our best players to go a blow a wedge on a player like Suarez who can do more damage to everything around as much as he can to the opposition is a joke.

1404
Say no to Suarez

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So do you think Ed that we overpaid with the last bid? {Ed027's Note - no 40m max, I think we should stick at that until Madrid make a move, or even if they make a move

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Hi Ed 27 I just thought about your comment and told myself: Suarez is such an unpredictable human being that it should have an impact on his market value, but only if lfc is desperate to sell. If they're not, how are we supposed to attract the player if we suggest that the way he is should lower his price! Wenger stated earlier that he would give Suarez a chance, it means that he doesn't take the past in consideration and that's why he can't convince lfc with such an argument. we have to be ready to pay the full price or find something else!
Stan {Ed027's Note - According to Suarez's camp 40m is the price that should release him, so I think should stick with that, imo that is what he is worth, but saying that if Cavani goes for 55m so does he, Luis will be a little git now, and he'll force through the move

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For me it's 40m max as ed said.
and let's say that his skill, speed, and ability make him worth 55m like cavani;
6-match ban = -5m
player wanting to leave = -5m
bad attitude = -5m

so we reach the 40m mark :)

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Solid logic there XB, couldn't agree more :)

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Never injured +5mil
Club don't want to sell +5mil
3/4years remaining on contract +5mil

55mil and he's yours.

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If Suarez wants to come he will force it through at 40 himself, just depends on meeting with Wenger

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Think we will still have to pay a little more than 40 mil, don't see LFC accepting this 40mil+1 bid, because they made it out to look disrespectful and they will require AFC to up the bid a few million maybe even till 45, not to loose dignity. I'd bid 40million +2. Think that 45 is the magic number and would land him.

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I kind of agree with this:

"Never injured +5mil
Club don't want to sell +5mil
3/4years remaining on contract +5mil

55mil and he's yours. "
but its missing -£20mil for being a racist who bites people which means a) he's a PR liability and b) going to miss games.

So I think £35 mil is about right.

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25 Jul 2013 22:43:19
Not so much a rumour, therefore aimed at the banter page I guess.
I am disheartened by a few things recently. Our inability to wrap up a deal, and the constant hoodwinking of money paying fans. Either you sew up a deal, or leave yourself out of the equation. fed up with bluffs, and counter bluffs.
Please sign a player of quality soon, or just admit to the faithful that it's going to be another season of mediocrity. Honesty has to be your best policy. First time post. Let's hope the last few days of the window bares fruit for us Gooners. Respex.

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25 Jul 2013 22:36:26
Okay we've obviously done wenger for the Q&A'S at the Arsenal members day.

Questions for any other players?

Ill out these all up with answers on August 9th :)

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Ask what products Arteta puts in his hair. Barbie's Ken has more concerns on a windy day.
Flybo

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25 Jul 2013 21:53:28
According to the Toulouse president they have accepted an offer from Cardiff for Capoue! The figure believed to be £8.6m!

Surely Wenger should step in now or are there better players out there for similar prices?

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Good on Cardiff, reckon he would be a good signing for them.

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Player has rejected a move

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25 Jul 2013 21:50:47
Anyone seen former Arsenal target clement greniers goal against Real Madrid?

Ridiculous!

Ah what could have been!

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Wonderful goal. Instinctive finish.

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Yeah, just an outrageous goal. Maybe if the continues this upward trend Arsenal may still come in for him next season if he's still with Lyon.

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25 Jul 2013 21:37:14
Cardiff have had a reported £8.5m bid accepted by Toulouse for capoue.

Wanyama has moved to Southampton.

So I guess it is out of Gustavo and Kondogbia?

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Be happy with either both very good.

Kondogbia is younger and had a good season but Gustavo has been consistent when given the chance to play.

Lucas

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Happy Cardiff got him. Always said he's a top player and I think he will prove it next season.

Want kondogbia for arsenal now.

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25 Jul 2013 20:54:48
guysss.
Its hard;y 3 weeks left. pump the money, we have already have our replacement lined up.
Muirel and Lamela that's 50 mill for two players.
with them both on wings. we would beat any team in the world.

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Find this post very interesting as I was thinking of younger talented forwards we could get instead of suarez and the main three I could think of were the two you have mentioned and el shaaraway. Reus, balotelli and lukaku also sprung to mund but I don't believe they would be available for purchase

GTID

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25 Jul 2013 20:32:30
Transfers accepted on Gomis at Lyon. Newcastle is one and I think Arsenal could be another. Frenchbased player with one year left on his contract. don't know him well anyone got a clue og he is any good?

Aros

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When he was at St Ettienne, he was considered the next big thing for French strikers, tall, athletic and very quick, he was a tank, we wanted him then.

Since his move to Lyon, he seems to have lost some of his speed, and hasn't really lit up the game.
He has some impressive showings, did quite well last season, but I wouldn't take him over Giroud or Podolski!

D

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Not as good as Podolski or Giroud, imo he's about on a par with Danny Graham, or Rodallega. Newcastle will overpay if they pay the £10m I'm seeing everywhere, I guess only time will tell if he's worth it!

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I've heard the bid is closer to £5million. And apparently Lyon will be happy to be rid for that much. I've heard he's been terrible.
Chimney sweep josh

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25 Jul 2013 20:19:09
Think we will all find out what Wenger has been up to in the next 72hrs, they have to show their hand soon.
Anti e know when the team arrive back? Please God we have been working on transfers in the meantime.

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25 Jul 2013 20:28:58
Just a thought. Has anyone else noticed that the way Rogers and the Liverpool hierarchy seem to be handling the Suarez case sounds suspiciously like our attempt to hold on to RVP? Comments like "He's worth more than that" and "He is a Liverpool player for now and will join up for the pre-season tour". These all seem to indicate that they cannot see themselves convincing Luis to stay and will instead have to sell. So they are making these comments not to show a weak hand and get as much from the deal as possible, just as we tried with RVP.

I really hope we do get him. Personally I would have preferred Higuain for £30m rather than Suarez for close to £50m. I don't respect Suarez as a person but think his desire and skill on the football pitch would never go a miss in our team.

BearGunner.

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I think he is trying to look like liverpool wanted to sell him in the end, saying stuff like he should remember our loyalty. Just something to soften the blow for liverpool fan's

Bergkamp5353

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25 Jul 2013 12:12:33
Hey edd why don't u. guys. break the the Banter Page into 2-3 pages by giving an option on the end of the page, something like " Go to the next page " were we will have remainder of the post , like this we will have the post for longer. because from last few week. posts are gone from the banter page in no time. , in 3-4 hrs interractions are no were to be found. thanks

zeet

Ed's just wondering why there is a large time gap between banter on first page and banter 2, where are the posts inbetween?

Estepona gooner

{Ed033's Note - Yes, we already have a Banter 2 page but it requires updating more often (that's why there is the large time gap). We'll create a Banter 3 and then update Banter 2 and Banter 3 pages when the Arsenal Banter 1 page is updated. This will be done straight away.

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25 Jul 2013 23:06:29
Site isn't perfect but the staff are clearly working hard. Its noted and appreciated. {Ed052's Note - staff? Volunteers! You make us sound employed by the site lol. Glad you appreciate it!}

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25 Jul 2013 19:39:48
I like the new shirt its even on order.
I was going to have higuain on the back as I ordered it the day he was supposidly coming over for a medical a few thursdays ago!

Unfortunately it was just a publicity stunt as is the current hoax with suarez!

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It's no hoax, Wenger really wants him

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25 Jul 2013 19:18:33
Ed, could you clear this up for me?

In England, clubs have to own 100% of the player, whereas in other countries third party ownership is allowed, correct?

So if it is true that Porto own part of Bernard, we would have to buy their share of Bernard from them, wouldn't we.

Now, if this is all true, then we have a problem. If Porto want the player, and in order to sign him we have to deal with them, couldn't they flat out refuse to sell their share of Bernard, making signing him impossible under the Premier League's rules on third party ownership?

Any help would be great, Ed. Cheers! {Ed052's Note - Yes, but Porto don't own any of Bernard.}

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Okay cheers. So who is the third party? {Ed052's Note - I didn't know that there was one (did my reply suggest there was?)}

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Not at all Ed. It was rumoured that there was one, and that Porto had something to do with it. That's why I was asking. {Ed052's Note -I haven't heard those rumours Ted, but I haven't heard anything concrete previously about it. So I doubt it!}

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25 Jul 2013 19:16:54
So is anyone else going to the Q&A at the Arsenal Members day? Wengers at it this year and I've managed to get tickets.

I'm willing to ask questions if you guys want.

Chriscamo

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25 Jul 2013 19:51:48
Hi mate, we be consider changing the system to 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1. Did he think Giroud was a little isolated and lacks mobility to why upfront on his own. Anything along those lines. Would love to have. Ticket for that. thanks. Km

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Could you ask him

"If all the animals of the world, where the exact same size. Which one would be the champion in a fight?"

Cheers, i'd love to see his expression and I really wanna know!

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Are you allergic to defensive midfielders? And thank him for all he's done
Flybo

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Ask him if he's truly going to more consistently ambitious in the transfer market, and to be less loyal to players that are not playin well if there is someone that might do a better job!

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My first question is :

"The past few seasons Arsenal have been made to look like a laughing stock in the transfer market, with an inept negotiating team since the arrival of Gronke, what in this market will you do to change this? Also will you consider bringing Dein back into the Frey now he is available"

Chriscamo

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Arsenal Forever, it's obvious - the one who shows the best fighting spirit, despite fighting with perhaps a little bit the handbrake!

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Why did you buy Park Chu Young?

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Do you ever think there will be a boy that can swim faster than a shark? {Ed052's Note - What about 'have you signed up the running man yet, he's as quick as Walcott, and has got to have a better final ball ;)}

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If you could eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Who would you want on a desert island?

Does this look like a rash to you?

Any of those would do nicely.

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Ha ha ha hackney gooner classic gareth loved that show

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25 Jul 2013 18:35:40
So, if Gervinho is off to Roma, maybe we are going to sign Bernard? Or use Ryo a bit instead this year?

I'm so tired of reading newspaper articles this transfer, it has been torturous. But I'm still not sure paying 50 million for Suarez is wise. 50 million is two strikers, we probably could have got Higuain for 30 million?

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25 Jul 2013 18:24:16
I don't understand Sly sport's coverage of the Fabregas to Manchester United story. It is almost obsessive. Like they are Utd's mouthpiece. I think the biggest transfer story in England right now is Arsenal's bid for Suarez. There is a lot more money on the table and we are talking about Arsenal making a move for the best player at Liverpool, a household name and one of the top three clubs in English football history. Yet Sly leads transfer news with Fabregas to Utd which is less likely to happen than Suarez to Arsenal? I don't get it. Plus, I haven't seen one neutral say something positive about Arsenal's move for Suarez. It seems folks are depressed that the perennial butt of all english football jokes, Arsene Wenger, seems to be heading back to the good times. Eds?

Knightmove {Ed052's Note - Sly loves United. Cesc won't even go there, so I don't get the obsession either. I myself don't have Sky, so I'm lucky not to have to watch stuff about Utd!}

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Sky have a stake in man u, that explains their biased, but how are professional journalists messing so many stories up? {Ed027's Note - like I said before sky make up shite to bring in money through SkyBet, look at the Cesc situation, they are encouraging Utd fans that it could happen, so after RVP last year Utd fans are thing it could happen, so they've put a load on it. Arsenal fans are thinking if he bid is accepted he's coming to Arsenal. That makes Arsenal fans put a load of wod on it. Then on top of that Sly decided to say Chelsea and City were keeping an eye on the situation, which is just utter shite

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25 Jul 2013 20:37:50
united is the biggest and most famous club in england weather use like it r not that's why its a bigger story. and I heard they have a deal made with barca so looks like cesc will end up at united.

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So what your saying eds is
Rupert Murdocks a person. I'll go along with that. But on the other hand they do employ Natalie Sawyer. You don't know what your missing ed52.
Flybo {Ed052's Note - I can do without. Its not just RM. Its the right wing papers he runs. The S*n, which I couldn't hate more than anything else in the world. Phone hacking etc.}

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Please man u fans listen, cesc was the player who lobbed pizza at your old manager, do you really think he his heading your way. from barca. really. keep taking the tablets guys

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Flybo {Ed052's Note - I haven't a clue what you are on about. But I think you're agreeing with me, so that's good}

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If we wanted Cesc back he would come here, fact, the man told my son that last year when he was the Mercs ( where my son works and is a gooner) guest at the Spanish GP last season, if he goes to Manchester United then it will only be if we don't want him back

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Your not the only one 52 :-)
Flybo {Ed052's Note - hahaha}

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25 Jul 2013 22:13:08
Don't know why they don't all where utd shirts. really think he won't go their. but Utds ego don't think anyone would do such a thing. Keep em guessing Cesc then tell them to piss off. km

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25 Jul 2013 18:08:17
Ed is there interest from arsenal in Sinan Kurt and also Alexander matrovic and Kurt zouma because we need more youths, is that correct? A response would be great {Ed052's Note - Well, the teams young enough from an outsiders view. It was expected Zouma would go to Anzhi, but I don't think he has yet, or has he? You've shown some interest but nothing recently I don't believe. The other two, I don't know. I haven't heard of Matrovic, and don't know if the Kurt rumour is true}

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Aleksandar Mitrović is who he's on about Ed. {Ed052's Note - Ok, well, just a name, I haven't heard anything bud}

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25 Jul 2013 16:54:24
BTW Ed, I know you're not a gooner but you do realise you wear Bendtner's number? I'd get that sorted asap mate! {Ed052's Note - O bugger. Well, what I can tell you is that I am a better striker than him. And don't wear sponsored undies.}

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Switch it round and you can be jenko!:)

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25 Jul 2013 18:13:02
Just a thought about all the will we won't we arguements about this player and that. So we haven't got Higuain, probably Suarez and a f3ew others that have been mentioned.

But come on, how many of us thought at the end of the season, "right now all we need to do is go add that Higuain and maybe Suarez"?

Not one I bet. We have all been drawn into wanting these signings by all the rumours started by, God knows.

I was just looking through some of the web pages as to who has bought who. and to be honest only Money City have bought anyone of real note.

So let us just be a bit more calm and realistic with who we will get? I for one would not want to paying over the odds with no guarantee on how well a player will do?

Just my thoughts.

Estepona gooner

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Thank god sanity! People are getting crazy here, stoked up by the media and make believers that too often post here. Suarez may happen but it's no disaster if he doesn't, and yes Higuain scores goals but as I keep saying he's second choice to Benzema who isn't worth £30m himself.

Let's just wait and see and we will only know at the end.

The Ghost of Terry Mancini

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25 Jul 2013 18:06:39
Does anyone know if the Emirates Cup is on TV, and if so who is showing it. I cannot find it anywhere.

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They used to show it on sly sports but its not on any channels as far as I am aware.

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Dont they have it on arsenal player?

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You may be able to get it on First Row sports on your PC. if you don't mind the possibility of a low quality picture and buffering.

I've watched a couple of the friendlies ok though.

Estepona gooner

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Can anyone join or just gooners

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25 Jul 2013 18:07:57
Hi Eds,

I am running a league in the premier league fantasy dream team.

If anyone wants to join then the code is 290464-76653


The name of the league is "Blag it big time!"

Thanks

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Good idea Greeny, be funny if everyone got involved

HarryP

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25 Jul 2013 18:04:13
{Ed027's Note - New polls have been made!
1. Do you like Arsenal's new away kit?
2. What formation do you think Arsenal should line up in next season?
Vote now!}

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Will you be adding a comments section to the polls ed? because that formation one really depends on the players we bring in.

Lwi

{Ed033's Note - Hopefully we'll be adding comments to the polls at some point

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25 Jul 2013 17:35:38
ED I was wondering what you make about the fabregas situation. Will he stay at barca or is he likely to be at utd next season. I personally feel he has to much of arsenal in his blood to join utd but also one thing I was wondering is if we have a buy back clause would wenger be interested in activating that if utd came close to signing him!

Gooner Red {Ed027's Note - I agree with you, this season I think he'll be at Barca though

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Cesc Fabregas, Barcelona and Arsene Wenger have ALL said that Fabregas will stay at Barcelona this season.

End of.

If he were to become available at any point, he would ONLY join Arsenal.

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25 Jul 2013 17:31:18
Ed can you see Fellaini coming to arsenal {Ed027's Note - nope, he is too expensive for Wenger's liking, Moyes wants him, so I expect him to join him at Utd

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25 Jul 2013 17:27:00
Hello My Fellow Gooners

I sit here thinking to myself how can we piss people off and came to the conclusion we must buy Modric.

The guys got proven premier league experience, he's unsettled where he is at the moment and would be a great addition to our team.

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When Real Madrid quote us 40m euros plus and mess us about (a la Higuain. ) then what?

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Both good points lol

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25 Jul 2013 17:18:02
Why is everybody bothered about how much we pay for players. if it makes the team better we win something after years in the wilderness I for one won't care. its not my money
Yanman {Ed027's Note - great point, fans shouldn't worry too much about finances

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How many fans would care if we spent £100m on players if we won a trophy or two?

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Try saying that to pompey and Leeds fans. Oh and Rangers.

Estepona gooner

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Difference is we have it in cash

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Oh Ed! Normally I pretty much agree with most posted by the various Eds and I can't stand the flack. But oh god what a stupid response. 'Good point it's nt our money'! Wow how naive can you be? As your last poster said tell that to the array of lubs in this country and abroad that have sunk in a financial mess. Oh and of course to the clubs who have wasted their opportunity to spend wisely by buying rubbish after rubbish and losing their chance to turn things around - I give you Liverpool forever stuck in high mid table and once the best side in the world.

Who cares? I do, as does anyone who loves this club.

The Ghost of Terry Mancini {Ed027's Note - I said fans shouldn't worry about finances, what is wrong with that? Ed002 always said fans don't understand it, and he is spot on, most fans don't have a clue when it comes to money. 'good point it's nt our money' where have I said that?, what the poster is trying to say is so what if Suarez is only worth 40m, lets go and pay the 50m Liverpool want, and basically this shouldn't bother the fans, and tbh it shouldn't, what should bother is when our club has 100m+ cash available but don't spend any of it, but if we overpay for players? Who cares? We're in a great position financially, anything we spend will be in our means, so we shouldn't worry about the money}

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So just as you interpreted the original poster 'what the poster is trying to say' I interperet you. Yes t wasn't word for word but that's what it seems to mean - it's all about how we interperet things.

Yes sadly you are kind of right though it isn't our money, but then again the Emirates isn't our home, the players aren't our players, and indeed Arsenal sn't our club. So maybe we should just stop caring about it all? I know that's not what you mean but sadly money is as key to the club as the players are, waste the players and we scream, just as we should with the money.

You pay £10-20m ver the odds and you have Andy Carroll, and you don't have the moey to buy - Michu who cost £2m, RVP who cost us £2. 75m, the Van der Vaart who cost £8m and ar too any more. By the way do you know how much Robbie Fowler cost Leeds? How much was he worth? Oh and whatever happened to them?

The Ghost of Terry Mancini

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As the original poster on this point I don't care were the money comes from. we have made a profit for years on transfer dealings, I don't know how many of you remember but I was in the northbank from the seventies on cold nights when we played huddersfield in the cup and have never slagged the club or any manager off, I just go with what's happening. arsenal are one of the richest clubs in the world so were the money comes from is not my concern if the player means iam celebrating next may I don't care
Yanman

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25 Jul 2013 17:08:13
Bit random but I'm bored.
A sentence that is used in football that we've all heard. I completely understand what their trying to say when they make this comment, it just makes me scratch my head.
"He's a good shot stopper"
Every time I hear it I think to myself
"HE SHOULD BE, HE'S A F**KIN GOALKEEPER"

Like I said, I'm bored
Flybo

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"I'm a firm believer if you score one goal, then the other team have to score two to win"- Howard Wilkinson.

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Didn't Suarez take his club to court for an Ajax move? Maybe there was a similar confusing clause in that contract, just a thought

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25 Jul 2013 16:54:00
Is it me or does anyone else find the clause Liverpool agreed with Suarez a bit pointless. what's the point having such a figure (40m) to speak to the players agent, but not enough to buy the player. I think the players legal team need to have a close look at the wording on the contract. To me this seems a pointless stipulation to have if Liverpool want to sell the player for 180m. I think my theory has some legs. what do you think ed. km {Ed027's Note - Liverpool and Suarez's people think the clasue means different things, Liverpool think it just allows him to speak to Arsenal, whilst Suarez and his people think the bid had to be accepted, things could get messy

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I think this is what has been confusing most of us.

Lwi

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25 Jul 2013 16:39:50
Hey Eds, thanks for answering my previous post. Was just wondering- why do you think RM haven't bid for Suarez yet?

And also- If it came to it, how much do you think Arsenal would pay for him (Suarez)?

Thanks a lot! {Ed027's Note - Maybe they are waiting for the cash from Higuain? I'd imagine they will make a bid pretty soon

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25 Jul 2013 16:02:01
Higuain's unveiling at Napoli (scheduled for tonight) has seemingly been cancelled. Could Arsenal have bulked after realising only £50 mil will get Suarez and instead have deployed Dick Law to act in the nature of his first name against Napoli? Surely Higuain's transfer to them was already sealed? (Ed's, Any news on this?)
Tony The Tiger {Ed027's Note - you're clutching at straws

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Napoli will announce Higuain and Reina at a fans day on Monday. It was announced today.

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25 Jul 2013 16:50:42
With TV5 and LK6 out, it is vital that we sign a solid center-back. Sakho said he will decide his future in the coming days. If he wants to leave I'm sure Wenger will be on alert.

If he decides to stay or go elsewhere, Rami is available for just 7. 75m apparently. For me that's an absolute steal.

Thoughts?

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Personally I would rather us sign a young cb like Zouma, if he's available, instead of forking out quite a lot for a back up.

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A position where there are good options. Players and price. No excuses really, but there's more chance of knowing what a bi-polar indecisive woman is thinking then Arsene. Apologize to any women reading this. I mock you because I like you.
Flybo

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Haha Flybo your posts are awesome man.

Trinidad-Gooner

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Previous post about Goalkeeper even better. well done flybo

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25 Jul 2013 16:42:28
Is there any news on us signing a defensive midfielder? For me this is equally as important as signing a forward. And I hope that this Suarez transfer saga doesn't distract from signing one. Earlier we were linked with Fellaini but that seems to have gone quiet and the talk of a move for Lars Bender my personal choice has gone equally as cold. We've already seen Wanyama join Southampton, Capoue looks like he could move to Cardiff and Chelsea want De Rossi. Just wondering if any of the Eds knew if we were still looking for a holding midfielder and who would be the most likely, been some talk about Kondogbia as well.

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25 Jul 2013 16:25:57
liverpool fan here.

Out of all liverpool's rivals, arsenal are the team I have the most respect for and would like to see win the premier league.
But I don't know if suarez would win that for u's. We've had him for 2. 5 years and altho he has been brilliant, he hasn't got us into the CL yet.
Let's be honest, Brendan Rodgers is not going to sell to Arsenal for less than £50 mil. Now, u's seem to make the CL each year regardless, so the question is, is that money going to be worth it? To finish maybe one or two spots higher?

I really don't mind whether he stays at l'pool or not. If he stays, we keep a player that I love. If he goes, we get good money for a clearly bad attituded player.

Having said all that, gud luck in the coming season, and I hope u's finish above the mancs! :)

Jak {Ed007's Note - So if he stays at LFC you love him but if he leaves he has a bad attitude? What will his attitude be like if he stays at LFC?}

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What a nice post my friend. The feeling is mutual and I hope you's finish above hull and crystal palace ;)

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The reason Suarez hasn't got you into the UCL as you put it. He's not a miracle worker, although close to it. Takes someone special to score that many with the likes of Shelvey, Henderson, Downing knocking about.

He's surrounded by a much better calibre of player.

Look at the one to one's.

Szczesny or MIGNOLET
SAGNA or Johnson
MERTESACKER or Skrtel (touch and go)
KOSCIELNY or Agger
GIBBS or Enrique
Arteta or GERRARD
WILSHERE or Lucas
WALCOTT or Sterling
CAZORLA or Coutinho (close though)
PODOLSKI or Sturridge
Giroud or SUAREZ


Don't get me wrong, Rodgers will improve and improve you. Just not close at the moment.

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Shouldn't you be covering the Norwich page ed007?
Stay tuned to Alan Partridge's midnight hour to get the very latest transfer gossip :-)
The Juicer {Ed007's Note - I'd probably be better off doing that, at least they are signing players.}

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I am still surprised we didn't attempt to sign Mignolet.

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Podolski German International with an outstanding record for his country.

Sturridge good player just started playing for England.

Gibbs over Enrique mate {Ed052's Note - Gibbs over Enrique too. Most people ove Enrique tbh. If only Gibbs kept fit.}

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Wishere over Lucas {Ed052's Note - They are different players. That's like comparing a RB and a CB. You can't}

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Koscienly Agger are same level {Ed052's Note - Agger}

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Imagine with all those players we still finish above you which is why Suarez will leave

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Comparing players is a pointless exercise fact is Arsenal fans will pick Arsenal player for the majority and LFC fans would pick LFC players.

All it does is creates arguments, unless it's done by a neutral then. {Ed052's Note - No, you shouted be bias, if your a footy fan. I'd go Migs, Sagna, Agger, Gibbs, Gerrard (you cannot compare Lucas and Wilshere), Sterling, Coutinho, Sturridge, Suarez.}

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Nice post. I have to agree, the feeling is mutual. I don't mind Liverpool at all= a great club, a real club.

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25 Jul 2013 16:07:31
just had a thought, with the emirates cup coming up,

who before the season starts would love to see gibbo played as a LW?

we have monreal who is seen to be around the same ability as gibbs.

gibbs trying as a LW? Ye or Ne?

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Firstly Monreal is injured. Back problem.
Secondly let's keep players in there normal positions.

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Yes, gibbs could prob do a good job there but you need two LBs for a full season. if you play gibbs LW then monreal is our only LB (santos is not an option lol).

Peace,
Trinidad-Gooner

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He basically does play at left wing! Lol.

I would love to see him there, he's great at taking it past players, so was Coquelin, shame we couldn't have kept him as a winger, we don't need Bernard if Coquelin converted to wing, but hey ho.

That said, Nacho is out so Gibbs will be LB mate.

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Nacho's injured ufn.

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Monreal is injured, but I get what you're saying.

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Trinidad Gooner,

Santos has been SOLD
Monreal is injured and Gibbs is our only fit LB.

This whole topic is a non-starter!

Play him as LEFT BACK! End of!

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He played left wing in his younger days, then Wenger converted him into a full back.
Willesden Gooner

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25 Jul 2013 15:58:14
Jan Vertoghen out for a month with ligament damage. That means he misses the Arsenal game.

Just need Bale to be sold to Madrid now.

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Why fear the spuds?

noobGooner

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I don't fear Spurs but I do like watching them struggle.

Do not underestimate the enemy guys.

With arrogance comes a fall from grace.

(We're not Citeh or Chelsea fans. )

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I don't fear Spurs but I do like watching them struggle.

Do not underestimate the enemy guys.

With arrogance comes a fall from grace.

(We're not Citeh or Chelsea fans. )

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25 Jul 2013 16:14:59
Double swoop for Soldado and Rami? Worth a punt for around £30m the pair.

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Soldado's release clause was reported as 30m euros yesterday. Would cost a bit more for the pair!

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40m euros would be nearer.

30m for Soldado

10m for Rami

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25 Jul 2013 15:48:33
Hi eds - just a request - Could we do a poll - who would people rather sign: Suarez or Fabregas? I know they are different positions but both represent marquee signings. I know I'd much rather have Fabs back. {Ed052's Note - Doing it now!}

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I'll vote on that, but as a note its head v heart. We need a goal scorer more than a creative attacking midfielder

Paul

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Suarez, purely because we need to score more goals. But I hate you for that question as I love cesc lol

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I don't understand why anybody would choose suarez over fab4.

Trinidad-Gooner

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25 Jul 2013 15:44:46
Is it just me or would anyone else rather have Hig in the squad now rather than the inevitable saga that will now continue with Luis!

Don't get me wrong he's quality but come on £45m+ pull the other one

My dream summer

Ceasar
Sahko
Kondogbia
Cesc
Rooney/soldado

Adam P

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I'd have signed Hig for £30m rather than paying £45m+ for Suarez.

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I'd rather have Suarez as he's proven in the premier league. As for the fee, whether its on him or someone else spending that amount of money is what most fans have been crying out for. Now it's potentially going to happen fans are scared of it.

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25 Jul 2013 15:39:36
My first post,

So then, just a thought, not really a rumour, (Apologies Ed); what's to say Cesc is going to do us a massive favour, hang on, playing a cat and mouse type game with ManUhated then right at the last minute, say no thanks, " I'm very happy where I am, ta very mucho" or, the unthinkable will be to come back home, that said, we will have a team of Midfielders, I don't suppose he can play Cb can he?

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Not CB but has played as a second striker for Barca.

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25 Jul 2013 15:21:56
Really enjoying ed52 on this page. Thanks mate for coming here. Enjoying reading your replies. R U going to stay here for long or for just for few days till these Suarez rumours. are there. Thanks {Ed052's Note - Your welcome bud. Well I'll be around for a bit longer, if you don't mind! I will be hear as long as I have time (not working) and there are posts to edit!}

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Yeah it's great having Eds who reply, thanks a lot 52! {Ed052's Note -No problem!}

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25 Jul 2013 14:51:04
Interesting post on the web, Saying maybe the reason is choosing suarez over higuan is because higuan is a central striker, we don't play 4-4-2, so therefore it would mean giroud missing out, whereas if we got suarez he can play on the left or behind the striker to support giroud.

Would be a pretty good partnership imo.

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I totally agree. I think Giroud has the potential to get 20+ goals this season. With Suarez in support I think they would set the premier league alight!

Questions:

Q: Is Suarez worth £45m+?!

Q: Will he sign for us?

Q: If Real Madrid, Chelsea etc come in for him, would he go running to them.

My answers:

A: No.
A: Doubtful
A: Yes

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To answer your questions:

1 - Yes very much so. Same bracket as Cavani.

2 - Yes I think he will sign by Monday. The moment he asked to speak to us and Liverpool allowed it he was leaving.

3 - Madrid yes, someone else maybe.

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Yes
Yes
Yes

Paul

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Just about

Hopefully

Only after he's won us a trophy or two!

Greeny

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Yes he is
Looking good, so that means no
Therefore yes.

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25 Jul 2013 10:32:04
Ed despite what you said about as it stands not looking at a cb, with rami available for 9 million euros do you see us making a move {Ed027's Note - i'm not sure, we were interested in the past, so are Napoli

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25 Jul 2013 14:44:57
Private fantasy football league made.

You need to sign up on the metro site. Use your Username as here for your name so we know who's who.

Create a team.

Enter it to this League : League Number :146533

Bournemouth Gooner

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Aw man not the fantasy. premierleague one? don't use the metro one!

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I'm on board w this if we can find a good site, heard metro has given problems to a few mates of mine

A fantasy league w Gooners from here would be awesome

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Which one do you reckon then I just want to get a league going between everyone on the site.

Bournemouth Gooner

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Fantasy. premierleague had a good number from here participate last season

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Fantasy. premierleague. com
League - ArsenalRumours13/15
Code 424809-131299

If anyone interested as like pdoty implied its a decent one

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We should have an Eds only league too, and place bets on who will win, don't let us down Arsenal Eds!

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25 Jul 2013 14:35:06
EPL players are expensive, Rio cost 35Million. You wanted Wenger to spend, now he is about to spend 50Million on a player, you start crying. What do u want?!

Thankless fans

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Thankless fans I would love Suarez at arsenal. But what some fans are concerned about is how many stupid things will he do he already misses the start of the season. And never seen you on here before so guessing your either a spud or Liverpool fan so jog on back to your own page

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Yeah but if there is any manager to sort him out, it is wenger

JW. 10

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25 Jul 2013 16:13:20
Rio cost 30m. Km

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No, EPL players can be expensive. BRITISH players are overpriced yes.

but I doubt any arsenal fans would mind a 50m signing. if it were ANY of the other players rated as such. arsenal have always tried to maintain a standard/illusion of class. suarez isnt.

question is for the fans, do us older fans lose what the club used to stand for. or do we really need that league cup trophy win? what's more important? dilemma!

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MgM Soweto put their first post up as a gooner this morning.

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25 Jul 2013 14:31:58
I keep seeing Arsenal fans claiming United are a joke and will be lucky to finish in the top 4. Are you clutching at straws because of how far behind you have fallen? Or do you actually believe that? Lol.

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Where as I see chelsea or man city winning the title. There is no way united will finish outside the top 4.

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With there current squad yea I don't believe they will compete for the league. But a couple of signing which I expect united to make then it will be different. A midfielder is a definite need and possibly a cb. And then if Rooney leaves he will need replacing. But one thing is can moyes fire up his squad the way fergie did how many times have united had a s#!t first half and come out a completely different team

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Mate, I don't know who these Arsenal fans are that claim United are a joke, because anyone that knows anything about football knows that's not true.

United are obviously one of the most prestigious and successful teams in history, but all teams go through ups and downs. I think what they might have been getting at is that our down period is over and now we are able to invest in the team instead of the stadium and push on.

Every club has both good and bad supporters. But for the most part, I think you will find that us gooners are a respectful bunch.

Peace,
Trinidad-Gooner

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25 Jul 2013 16:15:41
20 titles are not a joke. They will finish in the top 2. km

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We recognize driftwood when we see it. We've had our fair share of it over the years, and looking at your squad you've got some sweeping up to do. That's not to say you won't because you will I'm sure. Then you need to buy some serious quality.
Rio a year older, Giggs the same, Scholes gone, Vidic very reliable WHEN he's available. Fletcher serious issues (hope he gets better) Anderson not good enough, Cleverly cup player, Nani too inconsistant, Evra needs replacing,
Evans can do a job, but is no Vidic. Valencia? Rooney if he stays will be p*ssed, and if he goes will need replacing. Welbeck I like but doesn't score enough.
So that's your players now for your Manager. Old rednose I'm sure will be fully motivated this season with Chavski and Manc sh*ty and I'm sure the pressure he puts on refs will still persist but. Ohh hang on a minute, I forgot he's retired. It's David with the death stare now. I'm sure none of you are worried with this appointment and I'm sure he'll do a wonderful job for you.

Joking aside, you should get top 4, but you like us will not be winning the league next season. Not exactly shock horror on our part, and going by your website, not exactly shock horror for your lot either.
You should take it as a compliment that fans from another club can appreciate what a massive influential figure red nose WAS.
What a wonderful opportunity for Moyes to take over a massive club. I'm sure you have confidence in his abilities. It was red nose himself that fingered him out. You'll be fine ;-)
Flybo {Ed002's Note -

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25 Jul 2013 14:24:09
Starting a fantasy football league will post the details on the site soon. Sign up if you want to join. Put your name as the name you use on this site so we can tell who is who.

Bournemouth Gooner

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25 Jul 2013 14:07:38
General thumbs up to everyone on the forum - excellent banter this week.

malaga I include you on this list : )

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Lol you too mate it's been prolific!

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25 Jul 2013 13:49:00
Napoli have cancelled Higuian unveiling. Late twist eds? {Ed052's Note - I doubt it}

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25 Jul 2013 13:47:17
I don't think Real Madrid will try to sign Suarez. They number one target for the summer is Bale. They already have a first choice striker in Benzema and have Moratta as thier back up.

The question is can they afford Bale? With Higuain gone and I fully expect Modric to join Manchester United for fee around 35m, so quite possibly.

Noodles

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We can only hope, current 'attackers' (in various positions):

Ronaldo
Benzema
Ozil
Di Maria
Isco
Kaka
Modric
Jese
Moratta

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25 Jul 2013 13:25:39
People say that defensive mids are crucial but United won the league easily without one last year. They had Carrick but he's more of a deep lying midfielder like Arteta.

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Yes but United also let in more goals than any of the top four teams. If we didn't give them RVP things might have been different.

Trinidad-Gooner

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25 Jul 2013 13:20:16
We have nothing to lose by signing suarez, if he stays for 1 or 2 years and scores a lot of goals, and if he wants to leave we will still get at least 40m for him.

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He stays for 2 years, creates may-hem on and off the field, falls out with the rest of the team and starts moaning for a move after 18 months. As for £40 million, ask Chelsea. They paid £50 million for Torres and now can't give him away.

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25 Jul 2013 13:04:15
I'm not one of burst out dream bubble, but I feel as though we'll be left in the lurch with regards to the Suarez signing. With the money Madrid got from Higuain and Callejon, I believe they will make a move for Suarez, even with Jesse signing a contract extension.

I feel we could utilise our money more efficiently by jot blowing 45M+ on Suarez, and instead snatch up Bernard, and allow Podolski to fulfill his true potential as a CF
He has immense finishing, great heading ability and he's not lacking in pace either.

We desperately need a solid DM as I believe they are the spine of any successful league chasing team. I really hope we address this issue, as I'm not sure what route we're going down not having heard much more about this.

I'd like to see,
Ins:
Cesar
CB - (my preferred would be Sakho, but availability is an issue)
Fellaini/Kondogbia
Bernard


Any thoughts fellow gooners?


Many thanks,


Copthorne Gooner {Ed052's Note - Cesar isn't good enough. Sakho may become available and would be a perfect fit.}

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Hey Iraajv,

Completely agree. I've always maintained that I would love to see Podolski through the middle in a rotation with Giroud.

I know Suarez is an amazing player, but I don't want him at Arsenal. I do think we could be much more efficient with our money and buy a dynamic LW, solid CDM, solid CB, and experienced GK. I think that would add more value to our team than $45+ million on Suarez.

Good post,

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Agree with Sakho, Kondogbia, Bernard and Cesar. Ed, I can't see why you think he isn't good enough. {Ed052's Note - I just don't think Cesar is as good as he is made out to be. Inconsistent, poor hands, not the best shot stopper, lack of concentration and to top it off, silly wages}

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Basically you are saying that Cesar should not be a goalkeeper then? Where do you think he should play or maybe he shouldn't? {Ed052's Note - Of course not. I just don't think he is good enough for Arsenal. There are better GKs out there, than him.}

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I have to agree with the ed on this Cesar is error prone and sloppy. I wasn't impressed at all with him at QPR, many people blame the defense I remember on quite a few occasions thinking the goals they conceded should have been saved.

On the suarez point I wouldn't moan if we got him but I also think we should spend our money more wisely. He would be a big lift to the players.

Although I would be extremely happy with Suarez, Konogbia and Sakho or Williams. Add a LW and sell gervinho and I think i'd have a heart attack.

Bournemouth Gooner

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I COMPLETELY agree with you although have seen some but not nearly enough of Cesar to say he's not better than other targets and would change that if the need be.

Sorry for being stubborn but I just don't want Suarez (we have too much too lose) but I will respect and support anyone who puts on the mighty RED of North London and respects the shirt.

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Ed, just out of curiosity do you rate Reina? Maybe its just against Arsenal, but he seems to let in a lot of soft goals as well. Thinking back to last season the Cazorla goal in that 2-0 game from last September specifically.

Matt {Ed052's Note - Reina is awful mate. He has really fallen down in recent years. Its good he's gone this summer. I am also surprised you didn't go for Migs this summer, as he was available and would have been a good solution for you. There was a confirmed rumour at one point that Arsenal may approach Liverpool for Reina again. Lucky for you they didn't!}

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I wouldn't sign Cesar myself, I would much prefer to sign Marc-Andre ter Stegen, he's an amazing GK and at 21 years old has many years left in him. what do you reckon ED? {Ed052's Note - Ter Stegan isn't an option, but a top prospect.}

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ED could you sign the last one off about ter stegen as Chriscamo. sorry. quick punt on the forums whilst i'm at work {Ed052's Note - Its already gone, sorry, but people will see this now}

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Barcelona are lining up ter Stegen for next year when valdes leaves.

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Cesar's main quality is his shot stopping. his diving and positioning and distribution are what's poor about him.

long shots brilliant.
chance for opponents to possibly get a rebound. ah ****

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25 Jul 2013 12:46:17
Arsenal Are going to Pay Liverpool 50m To Finally Get Luis Suarez

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Am I the only one that feels we could utilise 50M in a more efficient manner that could realise the true potential of our squad?

I feel the signing of Suarez could come back to haunt us in a year or two when he hands in a transfer request.

Copthorne Gooner

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IraajV
No your not the only one.
Flybo

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This just prooves that no matter what Wenger does he can't please anyone. Firstly everyone wants him sacked because he doesn't spend on world class players, now we on the verge of signing one ( even though he is a bit of a trouble maker) we all having a go at him again. Why on earth spend 50mil on 1 pkayer etc etc etc. We wanted a world class player we on the verge of getting one, best we all just be thankful that we attempting to buy players of this calibre.
Mark1234

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Mark1234
"A bit of a trouble maker"
An understatement and a half that one mark.
Flybo

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I think if Suarez had a clean record not many fans would be complaining about 40-50mil but he has a record of shocking behaviour. Personally I think a nice Suarez is worth £40-50 mil but a racist bitey one is more like £30mil.

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"everyone wants him sacked"

. not me mate.

I just happen to agree with the sceptism.

Block 5 Goonner (Forgot to sign off on last reply from work)

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25 Jul 2013 12:41:00
eds recent post haven't got through not sure why? is I because i'm on a new computer?anyway.

fellow gooners i'm sensing fustration and I don't blame you, but surely we have to sign atleast 3 players because if you think of the amount that have left there has to be a few coming in or we are weaker then before!

I think wenger has been sidetracked by the big money and has let deals such as wanyama slip through the net without us paying attention as his head as been tunred elsewhere! but you have to think with the season looming he has a few tricks up his sleeve

Also do you think arsenal would let al the players talk openly to the media about how there excited by new faces arriving and how they enjoy competition, thinks don't happen over night gooners and you have to be patient for the best players,

Its a big year for a lot of our squad anyway, players such as chambo jack ramsey jenkinson all need to step up and be counted IMO

I think with us it isn't all about our squad but often the know how and confidence, like how many leaders and winners do we have in our team? think we could do with a few experienced winners!

Also we have made a 40mil bid for a player for the first time in our history, and last summer we saw change as we bought experienced mid 20's where as in the past we've bought younger players on cheaper deals,

I believe in arsene and I believe in the team

Good times ahead



very optimistic {Ed052's Note - There's no other post from this IP mate, so I don't know what happened}

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Problem is Wenger is too involved in player buying negotiations. He should just write a list of what players he would like in what position and order of priority. Then one of the directors (previously David Dein) goes out and tries to buy them ( and in Dein's case very successful outcomes). Too much on Wengers plate plus he is too cautious with money ( except his own salary negotiations). And nobody left in the boardroom who knows anything about football, all they know is Baseball, American football & probably Rugby ( Gazidis). Poor state of affairs

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I think that for the last few years we have certainly missed Dein, but you know what, Gazidis has the oppurtunity to show us fans whether he is indeed worthy to be in his position at the club. He possibly made a bit of a schoolboy error at the end of the season with his revelations about our spending power, but time will tell.

Nechells Gooner

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25 Jul 2013 12:36:39
I keep checking the Premier League table and you're still top and we're third. If only.

Redbird {Ed052's Note - United look about right ;)}

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25 Jul 2013 12:31:34
Hey Eds, love the site, do you think that the reason why Suarez 'wants to talk to Arsenal' Is because RM are no longer interested (what with Jese signing a new contract)?

Thanks a lot, keep up the good work! {Ed052's Note - I think he just wants to hear what they have to say, and, it means the back up option, which Arsenal are, (no offence - his opinion not mine lol) is a step closer if the RM deal falls flat}

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25 Jul 2013 12:27:17
has the fellaini "deal" gone stale?

what's the latest on it, as I understand his buyout clause expires very soon

the goon

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25 Jul 2013 12:23:56
Jese signs a 4 year deal at Madrid. Apparently according to social media, this means Madrid aren't in for a striker.

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Why not they have already sold two

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Isn't Jese Rodriguez an attacking midfieler?

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That's why I said apparently according to social media.

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25 Jul 2013 12:12:50
Liverpool hold all the cards; They know Arsenal gave MU the title last year with RVP. They know Arsenal have committed to a big name signing and failed to deliver. They know that there aren't many world class strikers left out there, and they know that 2 interested parties make a market. Finally, they are aware that if they do sell LS - time and an empty shelf is against them in finding a replacement. Consequently they will only sell Suarez for a stupid amount of money - which has pretty much been their line all along.

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They would hold all the cards if Suarez hadn't been so public in saying he wants to leave and is happy joining Arsenal

Paul

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25 Jul 2013 12:09:27
Adil rami now available for 9m according to talksport, arsenal apparently looking to sign him

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Would be a good signing, but high wages and would he be willing to accept a place on the bench.

All national team players want to start ahead of world cup.

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25 Jul 2013 12:08:16
having to listen to talks**t this morning how is ok for other teams to come in and pick apart our team but when we do it all hell breaks loose. always thought liverpool fans were better than this.
really hope we don't get him but blimey what abuse will we get if we do. and cesc, how are man u in"prime position to get him" when a. he hates man u and b. he hates man u, I thought we were having a bad window, but moyes is a joke.

yater 21

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25 Jul 2013 11:57:45
Sitting in front of tv watching tv hoping to see flash up in font of me with some good news, I don't understand why nothing is happening regarding potentially arsenal's new centre forward, who's court is the ball in, who makes the next move is it us?, any words of wisdom would be gratefully appreciated.

Cheers

Stortford gooner

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25 Jul 2013 11:57:48
Bernard is going to porto from a reliable source

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Entirely possible, they have to replace moutinho and james rodrigues.

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25 Jul 2013 11:30:59
i just want to point out that there is a huge difference managing a club in england than any other country.

in england we play 38 really hard games every season.

when you look at spain and germany how many hard games does a top club play in a season.

for me the only opposition we have next season is chelsea.

i honestly believe we will be the dark horse.

if we carry on the form of the 2nd half of last season
i believe we will win the league.

malaga gooner

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Person! We barely scrape 4th, the others are strengthening and you think we'll finish 2 places higher.

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Mate, what?

Have you SEEN City? I wouldn't be worried had they kept Mancini but Pellegrini knows what he's doing. I tip them ahead of Chelsea right now.

We're about on a par with spurs and will only finish ahead of them with an unreal season. If we have a typical dip or do the usual where we fail to see off teams like southampton and hull away from home, we are screwed. We aren't climbing the table without at least one more CB, a defensive mid, a wide forward and a new striker, I don't care what anyone says.

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Here he is, Shooting peoples opinions down as usual. When will people realise that Metal Gooner's opinion is the only one that counts.

I do not believe City will finish in the top 3. Big changes this season and with some tweaking we will be the side to beat.

Louis1913

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Louis,

surely metal is also just giving an opinion which I note is different to yours. so could you be also guilty of slating someone elses opinion just because its different to yours. I think man city will be a force to be reckoned with but that's my opinion if it differs to yours so what that is what this site ia about diversity. isn't it

dave

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Louis1913 I do respect your opinion, but I agree with Metal Gooner. We barely scraped fourth last season. Other teams have beefed up and are still in the process. Arsenal on the other hand have let go of some dead wood who never really played a part. So far our only signing is a 20year old who will most probably not start a league game. So I fail to see the basis on which people can even think that we will challenge for the trophy without making some major changes to the squad. Please don't tell me about determination, passion and team spirit. all other teams have that too. Am sure they are not just a group of mechanical zombies. Like us, they also have passion and epsrit de corps.

In short, without at least 4 players, now way we will get close to the title

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You've got to be kidding me.

City are by far the favourites this season along with Chelsea. Have you actually seen some of their players?

Aguero
Silva
Navas
Yaya Toure
Kompany
Fernandinho
Jovetic
Negredo

And to top it all off, Pellegrini is their manager.

Even with 'some tweaking' it will be almost impossible for us to top that.

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25 Jul 2013 11:29:34
If we don't get Suarez whic I don't think we will, why don't we try and get hulk heard he avaliable for loan, what are people thoughts? {Ed052's Note - He won't be available on a loan. He is vastly, vastly overrated. His one biggest fan is Ed030, who has a crush on him}

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Hulk on loan! Players like Hulk don't do loans.

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Can this ed052 get off our page? He's biased, rude and doesn't have a clue

Thanks

Paul {Ed052's Note - What Paul? I don't get you, whats the problem. No one else seems to have a problem. Rude, coming from you.. Bias, hardly. I get asked about Liverpool and answer about them. I get asked about Arsenal and answer about them. If you read what I have said, then I believe Arsenal with good signings can be third. I've never said they'll drop out of the CL. Doesn't have a clue, what are you on about? I'm not bigg-ing myself up, but I probably know a lot more than you do}

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Paul what's wrong with you? Ed 052 is one of the best Ed's around, always gives sensible answers, and is very polite. It's people like you that's ruining my favorite website. You need to take your chill pills and show a little bit more respect and appreciation. {Ed052's Note - Thanks Gooner. Post of the day, and flower in the post!}

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This will be my 1st and last rude post on here.

paul f*** off.

your the only rude ignorant pig on here.

malaga gooner {Ed052's Note - ooops, its slipped through!}

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Ooops good one ed

cork city gooner

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25 Jul 2013 11:09:13
I just wanted to ask the Eds whether they thought it likely that Wenger ups his bid for Suarez enough to sign him, or if Liverpool's stance atm is just an act, and they actually will let him go for 40 mill? And what does the clause in the contract actually say (that is a long shot, I know (!))? I just don't think he is worth paying over 40 mill for. {Ed052's Note - I don't know what you will bid next. We knew last week that Arsenal would bid to activate the clause, because that's what LSs agents wanted. What you will bid next, I don't know. Maybe 45? I think that would get him too, but I heard 40 would.}

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The Liverpool board seem fairly p*ssed about the way we've gone about our transfer dealings with them (could be because they're used to clubs like chelsea just throwing money at them to meet asking prices) so I can see them sitting on their absurd £55M valuation and refusing to budge. {Ed052's Note - I don't see why Liverpool are annoyed. I think you've been very clever if I am honest}

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As a liverpool fan I can see 45 mil being accepted with luis giving up his loyalty bonus (rather than handing in a TR). I just can't see arsenal going any higher than that and with Real not seemingly getting involved we may have to compromise.

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25 Jul 2013 10:52:34
Ed's do you mind me asking where you get your information from, do you have people in clubs and out of the ed's who knows the most and do you share the information between the eds {Ed052's Note - I know lots of people who know lots of people, basically.}

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Well what's your real name then Ed 052 and what's your background. {Ed052's Note - haha, Bond, James Bond...}

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25 Jul 2013 10:52:10
Obviously I would be stoked if Suarez came to Arsenal,

But as an alternative to spending approx. 50 million on one player,

Would anyone consider buying a 25 million LW and moving Podolski to CF with Giroud?

And then buying a 25 million rates DM?

I'll leave it to you think of potential candidates for those positions but would anyone else be happy with this?

Nick.

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This is happening. Looks 99% certain that Bernard is joining ( plays left wing ).

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Yes I even suggested something similar a few days ago. I don't believe Higuain was really much better than Pod or Giroud so happy if money spent on a LW. Basically someone like Bale or Reus although they are not a realistic targets.

Di Maria, Draxler, Bernard (although I've never seen him), Sanchez etc.

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Yeah, I'd rather two 25 million signings than one 50 million signing.

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Agreed. 21 mln for Bernard

Then 25 mln to spend on a DM (lsit of good players. not commenting on availability):
Bender
Khedira
Fellaini
Gustavo
Kondogbia

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I love the pod! Think he's a brilliant player, doesn't get given the chance up front enough as he is undoubtedly one of our best finishers.

I also think that Giroud will score goals for fun this season. He always improves in his second season at any club he's been at.

Something's not filling me with confidence with Bernard. I have a feeling of REYES about him. Small, bags of potential but will he cut it in England. Obviously hope I am massively wrong and he's like Messi.

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I think 40million is the max for suarez. 55 would be a bit too steep, talented as he is. Would buy Bernard and try to get Chicharito or Sanchez for 55mill. then get a DMF with my prime target being Bender and then lastly, Sakho. 4 good players. bring on the title!

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25 Jul 2013 10:52:00
Liverpool fan in Peace.
Ed Pls Post this

I know every guuner would be on their toes regarding Suarez, Let me share my views.
He is an outstanding player. No doubt. sheer brilliance. and has a maigc. charisma towards the fans. they way he celbrates. the way he scores. some spectacular.
If football is remember by some magicla moments, comebacks. outstainding away goals, winners.
then suarez hit the chart right up there.

For him. liverpool and Arsenal are same. the only differnce is CL. He is 26 and possibly have another 4 years left. his preferd destination is RM.

If arsenal do sign him and don't win anything in two seaosns. He is going to RM. that's 100% guaranteed.

Yes he plays for himself. but he plays bloody well.

He don't care which shirt he wears, but once he step over the line he gives his 110%.

Is he selfish. yes?. but that's what some footballers are.

Is he going to bring troube?. Yes might be. But he would still score 30 goals.

If Arsenal is looking for a Long term repalcement and have 30 mill plus to spend.

LAMELA or MURIEL. I personally want liverpool to spend the money which we get from you to these players.
Thats 5 years future investement.

But with Suarez in the squad, You could probably fight for the title next seaosn. coz. he would bring that, goals which would actually be pretty close deciding the title.

Arsene wenger has never spend mroe than 15 mill on any player till now and have produced some world class talent.
But its just because the pressure of the fans he is spending 50 mill on single player, Probably his last seaosn with Arsenal.
This might turn out to be his biggest decision in his life, because the board would never sanction any money to the new manager who comes next seaosn.

Liverpool sit in a pole position, we need money, because Arsneal lost their targets and we are sure of real or PSG coming late in the window.
So whoever comes with the highest offer, we would sell them. preferd RM
No offence to Any arsenal fan here.

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Good honest post - no offense taken.

Very good point regarding loyalty. For the 50 mln we spend, how long will he actually stay?

Will Suarez end his Career at Arsenal or at 29, will be we in the same situation Liverpool are in.

I would say Lamela is a great alternative, and considering Roma want Gervinho, one would hope there is a deal to do. (although we would need to pay 20-30 mln)

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But with him, Bernard and Fellaini we will win things so it is all immaterial.

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25 Jul 2013 12:19:19
Billy Bob.

Thanks mate. But Lamela is just 22, and Wenger could turn him to a super star, atleast he would guarantee you a profit after 5 years.
The lad looks fabulous.

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We have been investing for the future for a long time now. For one season, let's live in the moment. If we get Suarez for 3 seasons, put a mega buyout clause on him, get him operating at 120% capacity for those 3 seasons then he hands in a transfer request, why would we not sell him? Especially if have managed to use him to win some trophies?

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For me it wouldn't matter if we only got 2 years out of Suarez as I don't think we'd loose money - surely we're more than capable of putting in a £45 million buyout clause? Lamela may well be one for the future, but we need one for the NOW who doesn't require time to develop.

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Great post - I enjoyed reading that.

For all of those reasons above I would rather we didn't sign him for Arsenal. I think that we should sign more defensive cover and then strengthen our wings so that Walcott can play up front, if we need more pace. I would have loved to see Higuain at arsenal but nevermind.

I don't want to sign LS - he believes he is bigger than the club and that's wrong. Hanibal lector can go elsewhere.

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25 Jul 2013 10:50:10
To me Bernard would be a great signing but like all these players linked with us 99% are pathetic journo cr4p. It's a long hot summer and they're as bored waiting for the season to start as we are.

Obviously we have the added, to some, despair of going through a transfer window with Arsenal. This one has to be different though, I can't say I was expecting us to offer £40 million for any one, totally up for that quality of player but would really rather it wasn't that player. Seems a truly left field thing from Arsene too.

It's a pretty big statement of intent if he pulls it off though and I support Arsenal so I'm with it whether I really like the idea of him here or not. The guy is top top quality, in Arsene's words.

I also have a good feeling he will not be the only quality that arrives, people have doubted our pulling power but we are 4th in the Forbes Rich list of clubs, have a great history (slightly lacking in the last 8 years) and a great manager. We are set for the future and not many clubs can say that.

What Arsene pulls off in this window will shape how far we go over the next few, he from these various bids and links realises this. As and when he goes he will want to leave a better legacy than the last 8 years.

Next season to me will be the hardest for a long time, the obvious favourites Chelsea, after that it really could be any team of us, Utd, Spuds, Liverpool, City in any one of the following 5 positions and that's without being disrespectful to others such as Everton, Newcastle etc. I think whoever wins the EPL next year will have earned it.

Anyway going back to signings and Bernard, I wouldn't say no and if we did sell Gervinho for say £10 million and got Bernard for £20 million to me that's £10 million well spent and a proper step up in quality. To be honest apart from a few I wouldn't have a problem selling any squad member for a price and replacing similarly as with Bernard and Gervinho. But for now I think it's just adding that depth and added quality. Next season would be better for swapping out.

So I have a good feeling for the window and a good feeling for the season and one of those shiny silver things whatever shape it is.

And thanks ed52 for being about and doing your thing. Like Liverpool myself and took my partners boy up to Anfield to watch the game against the Saints last season, he's a Liverpool nut. Stood in the kop too. Have to admit I filmed the "You'll never walk alone" on my phone.

Stoner {Ed052's Note - Welcome mate!}

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Hey stoner, hope your good mate.

well done

malaga gooner

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25 Jul 2013 10:47:35
Right, I came into this transfer window full of hope and optimism. I renewed my season ticket with the sounds of ROONEY, HIGUAIN AND FELLAINI ringing in my ears. More recently SUAREZ has been mentioned.

We're nearing the end of JULY and so far we've signed a Ligue 2 striker with a lot of injury history.

I have snapped this morning upon it being confirmed Higuain will be presented as a NAPOLI player tonight. Now I understand WHY we pulled out as RM were being pathetic by upping the price. My rant is we need big players and slowly all out targets are being snapped up or chased by clubs like CHELSEA who will overpay and get the player.

Anyone else want to rant?!

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I also get frustrated, but I had reservations about Higuain and would far prefer Suarez, whose goalscoring record is excellent. It sounds like Bernard is on his way & possibly Ceasar. With Fellaini's escape clause terminating, I believe on 31st July, I wouldn't be at all surprised if we negotiate the deal late, to stop other clubs joining the race.
If we managed to sign:
Ceasar
Williams
Fellaini
Bernard
& Suarez

I would be a very happy fan. don't forget the window doesn't shut when the season begins, so we have sufficient time to make the necessary signings.

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I want to rant too. I can tell today is just one of them where I have no time for rubbish posts and am really hacked off with our lack of business. Positivity at a premium. I'm always like this (with Arsenal) when I don't sleep well, which I didn't.

Maybe I should leave the page today!

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I'm the original poster and don't get me wrong if we signed the five players you have listed then I would be over the moon. Unfortunately with every day that passes my enthusiasm and belief that we will sign them slowly ebbs away.

We might sign Cesar (depending on his wages) but he's not essential in Wengers eyes I reckon.

Fellaini will probably go to Manchester United as they will fail with Cesc and want to sign a big name midfielder.

Suarez will probably end up at Real Madrid as they will screw us over again using the money from Higuain.

Hope I am wrong!

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25 Jul 2013 10:47:10
Ed is there interest from arsenal in either doumbia or giovinco if Suarez fails cheers {Ed052's Note - I don't know of interest in either. Doumbia would be expensive, but Giovinco would fit nicely, and is available}

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What height is giovinco? {Ed052's Note - He's no Peter Crouch, that's for sure. 5ft 5?}

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25 Jul 2013 13:01:38
he is 5 foot 4, but an absolute genius with the ball

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25 Jul 2013 10:38:34
Question for the eds or anyone who might know :

Is Bernard any better than the players we currently have at the club and is £21m a lot of money for him.

Dont know anything about him apart from what I read on here.

Will he play on the left or do you think AW will convert him in a striker the way he did with TH14. {Ed052's Note - Bernard is a very good player, and would really add to the team. However, doesn't Podolski normally play left wing, because that's where Bernard would look to play}

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I think having Podolski as the player initially starting in that position as a good thing.

We are talking about a small, young player who will be in his first season otuside of Brazil, let alone in the premiership.

This is more of a Theo / Oxlaide type signing: youg player with Masive potential that will be nurtured and groomed by Wenger.

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Billybob I know what you're getting at but I have to disagree slightly, Bernard is way ahead of The Ox and Theo at the time of singing them and would walk into the left wide position. Podolski does play left wide but every man and his dog knows he's a left-sided CF who gets drafted out wide for Germany and has done ok there. None of us who really knew him expected to see him stuck out wide left so much for us. It would be great if Bernard came, played wide left, and Pod and Giroud shared the season up front.

Look at players like Lamela. You don't fork out for the potential and then not play them. They need game time and they more than reward you for it. The Ox, comparatively, played some 30 games last season and wasn't that great in more than about 6. Bernard plays every week alongside Ronaldinho, he's a hero in Brazil and would, could and should walk into out team so me get the most out of him as we can. I'll be banging my head against the wall if we bring him here and bench him.

Wenger doesn't seem to really grasp these young stars. He's all for a gem, all for sticking a striker out wide (happened to me the other day lol, effing annoying), but he doesn't buy Lamelas and Hazards. This is the sort of player we need to be bringing in, affordable, immense, massive room for development, huge sell on potential, future world class star but ready to play now.

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25 Jul 2013 10:34:11
Ed if Suarez move fails could we make a move for seydou doumbia and are we interested and who else is {Ed052's Note - Who knows how old he is tho... That's the problem, and he'd be very expensive}

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Why does everyone say Doumbia would be very expensive? He scores in a rubbish league and was out for all of last season pretty well. Strikers like him go for 10-15m all day long, look at Bony. Michu. Negredo. They aren't expensive. {Ed052's Note - Negredo was, and Michu would be now}

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25 Jul 2013 10:29:59
Ed do you think we will sign a player in the next week or so and if so who cheers {Ed052's Note - Its impossible to predict the timings of tranfers}

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25 Jul 2013 10:21:07
Players I hope to see at Arsenal next season
Ceasar
Williams
Kondogbia/gustavo
Bernard
Suarez

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25 Jul 2013 09:58:48
Frimpong Looks to be heading out of Arsenal. Current recognised CMs:

Arteta
Ramsey
Wilshere
Oxlade (maybe?)
Diaby (if that counts)

Eds - it seems like we have made room for a DM, what are your thoughts here? {Ed052's Note - I think its crucial that you get a DM. All good teams are build on a good DM. I am surprised you didn't move for Wanyama.}

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25 Jul 2013 09:33:55
Prepared for another summer of disappointment? Our squad is weak. If wenger spins it any other way will everyone finally wake up and realize its time for a change? {Ed052's Note - Theres 6 weeks left and plenty of players left. Theres no need to worry}

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Yes, our squad is weak numercially. We definitely need a 4th centre back, defensive midfield player & a forward.

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We need a 4th CB, DMF, LW and striker. Keeper not a priority in my opinion

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25 Jul 2013 09:36:15
Hey Ed's and fellow Gooners.

Say we weren't to get Suarez, and looking like all other striker possibilities moving or moved elsewhere. How about making a move for Seydou Doumbia from CSKA? A strong skillfull powerhouse who would suit the premier league.

I was just thinking about what possibilities we could look at if we miss out on Suarez that aren't the regular names.

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I was banging on about him a lot on here over a year ago but all I heard was we'd never get him, he'd be too expensive, etc etc so stopped talking about him. I see he's back today though!

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25 Jul 2013 09:24:34
marca are reporting that madrid are not interested in suarez.

can any of the eds tell us if any other club could be interested in him.

malaga gooner {Ed052's Note - At the minute, interest from other teams, doesn't seem to be coming, e.g. from Bayern. PSG may become interested, it has been suggested, but not until Ibra has gone at the earliest. If RM have moved on (I doubt they have) then its a clear run in for Arsenal to get him}

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Ed052 good morning mate,

whats your gut feeling on the situation do we really have a chance of signing him.

cheers

malaga gooner {Ed052's Note - I still believe he is more likely to go to RM. I still expect RM to bid, and for them to make an acceptable offer. But I also expect Arsenal to bid again. Talks between Arsenal and LS may help a bit. At the minute, you could say Arsenal have done more leg work in the deal, but RM are still a more prefered destination}

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25 Jul 2013 09:10:24
Some people on here are so desperate!
A perfect summer for us would be:
Cb Lescott
Dm Barry
Amf Nani
Cf Bent

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25 Jul 2013 10:02:29
You need the Manchester United page mate, follow the corridor down, through the doubles doors and its 2nd door on the left. You can't miss it. There's an Elton John sized pair of ros� tinted specs on the door.

Enjoy.

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Yeah. and keep Chamakh, Gervinho, and Bendtner.
What a line up! Exciting times at The Splif Sta. sorry Emirates Stadium.

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You cannot be serious?!

Barry?! Bent?! Lecott is not the player he was and Nani is way too inconsistent. Arsenal are better than that dude.

If you don't wanna spend big, there are much better players available than those.

CB: Rami is apparently available for 7 mil
DM: Kondogbia again is around 7 mil (I think)
AMF: Bernard looks class, much better than Nani.
CF: Well, being honest, for me buying Bernard means Pod or Walcott will play more up top and therefore don't need to buy new.

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Throw in Scott Parker as cover?

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Try:
Williams, although I like Lescott as well
Fellaini - Barry is simply not my cup of tea
Nani - Perfect
Suarez - Bent No.

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25 Jul 2013 09:05:02
I think Brendan Rodgers latest interview is the writing on the wall. Luis Suarez has asked to speak to us and it is looking increasingly likely he will be an Arsenal player next year providing Real don't come in for him. For weeks BR has entertained the fact that LS may leave but the latest interview he has basically told us to up our price and he is ours.

If we sign Suarez Bernard Cesar and maybe an unknown centre back I think we have a real shot this year. We don't need any midfielders. Ramsey is going to step up this year and throw in Santi Rosicky Jack and Arteta we have a quality midfield. Diaby will return for 4 games at xmas before being out for the rest of the season

Things are looking up providing we tie up these deals!

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25 Jul 2013 08:54:55
Any plans for iPhone app or is there one {Ed052's Note Not at the minute}

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25 Jul 2013 08:53:56
Things being said on personter saying 40mill is the minimum release for LS
And that the player and his agent taught that would become a release clause if they failed to get CL football

Cork City Gooner

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25 Jul 2013 08:40:08
spurs fan here. yes we are rivals but I want to say I can see why venger would want to go all out for suarez. You dogs unfortunately have a really good side that just needs a constant goalscorer and as many things luiz is he is an absolute out and out goal getter he really makes things happen, he is intricate which will suit you so much with your style of play. I really hope you don't get him but with berb=nard and luiz I see you as real contenders. Add to the mix wilshire, corzola, ramsey (now over serious injury) walcott, ox god the list goes on. Hope we drop a couple of signings and we can compete as we have over the last couple of years because it has added to the excitement that we have been vying for fourth place and it was YOU we were competing with (shame we didn't get there) but I hope we can keep trying. Let the fun begin

dave

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I think we are a minimum of 4 signings off having a team to compete at the top.
A keeper - Ceasar
A Centre Back - Williams
A Defensive Midfielder - Fellaini
A Forward - Suarez

As for your team, you need to keep Bale. If he departs you need to buy 3 quality players, especially a forward. Its interesting that you just purchased a wide player & are trying to sign a forward. When Sandro returns he will improve your team, an excellent player. I think you need some stregth in depth. Personally, I think Friedel has had his day, Dawson is not mobile enough and his distribution is woeful. I think its time to move Huddlestone & Parker on. Good luck for nest season.

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Cheers buddy, I agree it is no coincidence that we have bought a wide player (left) this maybe to let bale play further forward and the new kid learn his trade at spurs or as many have suggested that we are using expected funds to by several replacements for bale. I realistcally think if he doesn't go this year he will definitely go next year. if he goes next year it could be the making of us with the signings this year and the funds from bales sale next year would thoroughly improve our squad for years to come. we will see. as for you guys well sky is the limit with the signings you suggest once again have a good season well except for a couple of game eh

dave

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25 Jul 2013 08:27:18
Ed is there any truth in the news that Suarez will submit a written transfer request to try force through a move to arsenal or is it all paper talk rubbish?

Kent Gooner {Ed052's Note - At the minute, I don't think he will hand in a TR. At the minute, LS will get 5% of the fee ( about 2m) but both LS wants this money, and Liverpool do (they don't think LS should get it after what he has done). But the only way LS won't get that money is to hand in a TR. However, LS will look to manoeuvre a position where he will say to Liverpool, please accept this bid, of X, from club Y, and you can keep my 5%. It also means he won't have to hand a TR (I think). Does that make sense, its a bit complicated!}

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25 Jul 2013 08:18:15
i feel lfc are now playing silly buggers over the saurez thing, reading an article in the d$ily telegr$ph it looks like saurez and his agent thought that the 40m was the buy out clause, but lfc have pulled the wool over their eyes and worded it in such a way as to shaft suarez and his agent. lfc also (just like their fans) seem to by shocked, hurt, disappointed ect over this matter and are being obstinate (spelling) by digging their heels in as if to teach LS some sort of lesson. personally I would offer 42m and walk away if they don't accept it, and let them start the season with LS, they will be begging us to take him in januarary for 30m, one thing to remember is we can't expect lfc to do the right thing if their recent history is anything to go by.
trev the gooner

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25 Jul 2013 08:07:20
With stats like these, I could look past Suarez's troubles. If we want to win the league we need a world class player to win games we might normally draw, or even lose.

30 goals in 44 appearances for Liverpool last season

Since joining from Ajax in January 2011, has scored 51 in 96 appearances

49 goals in 48 games for Ajax the season before joining Liverpool

31 goals in 62 appearances for Uruguay

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Quality player. I pray we sign him.

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25 Jul 2013 08:03:53
The irony of what you lot said about RVP last year! 'Loyalty, Money-grabber!' The funny thing is that you lot are doing the exact same thing only it's Suarez!

On an other note please look at Suarez history of how he has previously went about leaving clubs! Even if he did join it would only be for a year.

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I agree. He's a wrongern.
Flybo

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The difference here is RVP was nurtured through years and years of injury. Had one outstanding season and left. Also its obvious that luis wants to play for a big team.

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25 Jul 2013 11:45:00
RVp spent 5 years on the treatment table. The first injury free season was his last. km

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25 Jul 2013 07:31:28
You know the worst thing about Higuain going to Napoli? He'll probably play and score against us in the Emirates Cup next week.

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25 Jul 2013 08:21:02
Quick Question.
Would you rather buy Suarez for 45m.
Or
Bernard for 20m and Cesc for 25m.

The reason I ask is because I'm trying to think of ways where us fans would be happy without getting Suarez.
This comes from someone who has made it clear that I don't want Suarez.
Flybo {Ed052's Note - Bernard would be so exciting on the wing, and would score and assist so many goals, and Cesc in the middle too, the team would be so much improved.}

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I would take those two right now- no hesitation.

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I see where you are going, But houw about:

Bernard 25 mln
Bender 25 mln

I don't think we can fit this many attacking mids into the team. But the point is right. It's a shame in some ones because it the fans (myself included) that has mounted this pressure on Wenger to spend.

But there is a limit, at this point if he walks away to pursue other targets I am fine with it.

50 mln for Suarez. as much as falcao or cavani? I am not convinced.

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We need a proper goalscorer killer type up front. a viable alternative or partner to olivier giroud

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25 Jul 2013 08:19:29
First time here. You guys are doing a good job. Am just excited that for a change we are the ones chasing after OPP. Sign of the good times.

Soweto-Gunner

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25 Jul 2013 07:03:58

Dave {Ed052's Note - When people ask me questions about Liverpool, what am I meant to do Dave? I have said over and over I am here to keep your page ticking over, and to talk about Arsenal. I talk about Liverpool on Liverpool, but edit Arsenal to talk about Arsenal, not Liverpool again. So if you stop talking about it, then it'll be fine, wont it?}

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25 Jul 2013 06:42:04
Hey Ed052,
I am not hating but its just some of your answers to genuine questions :)
I can also understand the feeling when one of your top players is leaving you, had been through the grumpy phase last year with RVP. But I still hope we get Saurez and you could use the money on other players.
SM {Ed052's Note - I'm grumpy LS hasn't left yet, that's all}

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25 Jul 2013 03:25:54
Say we buy Bernad and Saurez where would you play them, what formation would you use and who would you drop? D2K Couldn't bearsed signing inn.

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I would stick with a 4-2-3-1. Suarez up top, Bernard on the left, Sanit Caz in the middle with Theo on the right. Jacky Boy and Arteta holding (with Jack playing a more CM role). Ramsey on the bench but to be honest I look at this as a squad game, where Ramsey could come in for either Jack or Arteta, and vice versa for Jack and Santi. Giroud could come in for Suarez, and Suarez in for Bernard. Very inter-changeable. We need to rest players a lot more, buying the likes of Suarez and Bernard gives us this option.

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Suarez
Bernie Caz Theo
Wilshere Rambo
Gibbs Kos Mert Sagna
Shezz

(the original AG)
Also couldn't be arsed to sign in

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That is a hectik side.

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25 Jul 2013 02:27:22
I can't shake this gut feeling that we will launch a bid for Dzeko.

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My gut says Torres after we fail with Suarez

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If all else fails it is a very good shout. he is good and proven in the epl

dave

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25 Jul 2013 02:12:45
Eds,

What are the chances of Arsenal signing Sakho? Is there any confirmed interest in him?

I would prefer him to Williams, however, I know many would argue that Williams has solid PL experience.

Many thanks,


Copthorne Gooner {Ed027's Note - posted by Ed002 on Liverpool - Sakho is on the list of targets for Monaco. Arsenal and Lyon have sustained interest in Sakho and there is some interest from Newcastle, Inter Milan, Manchester City and possible interest lingering interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona. Baader has explained that AC Milan and Liverpool have recently enquired about his availability but PSG are not keen on selling and the player is keen to stay. However, Laurent Blanc remains concerned about his attitude and would be willing to let him move on - that could be facilitated after the departure of Leonardo who had been lending him support. - So Sakho is not for sale, but if he is to become available Arsenal would be evry interested as Wenger is a fan of the player

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25 Jul 2013 00:37:45
ed052

1 thing is 4 sure next season will be wide open.

lot of changes at the top.

i honestly believe we will be right up there even if we signed no 1.

any way cheers for your ears

malaga gooner {Ed052's Note - yes. It's a crazy summer with lots of money. So we don't know who will go. People who never looked like moving will move and to strange places too! It'll be an interesting opening month and close to the window. }

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25 Jul 2013 00:19:12
Countinho is a sick player Ed. I said it during last season, next season he'll be compared to Fabregas, and will be valued at about where Mata is now. I stand by that. Sick player, wish we'd signed him. {Ed052's Note - I know mate. He seemed to have slipped a bit but no! Anyway, I forget the name but you've got a few good midfielders coming through haven't you? Olson has scored in pre season too}

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25 Jul 2013 01:19:07
Ed is probably thinking about zelalem. looks a huge talent. good vision

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Continho is so sick he is nauseaous. only 20 and cost 5 mill odd. thing is I knew he was heavy years ago dunno why he didn't make it at inter

k cider {Ed052's Note - It was the managers apparently. Kept chopping and changing, so some gave younger players time, some didn't. He showed what he could do at Espanyol, so why they didn't give him a chance I don't know!}

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25 Jul 2013 00:07:54
Ed52 - the banter is fine and fun

Keep up the great work - any news for arsenal outside of Suarez?

SY4 {Ed052's Note - thanks. Nothing. The Bernard thing seems more and more like hot air unfortunately. Beautiful player who'd fit in nicely. I'm not sure where you could turn to next if LS doesn't come off becuase Rooney will probably join the happy one. Maybe Soldado but it seems Spurs are still I there. I think Giovinco would suit you but I don't know of any interest in him from you. It also seems you are sorting out the striker thing first so maybe you'll turn to other areas, then come back to attacking options. }

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Do you think that is why Liverpool are holding firm as 40m seems fair to me. That's a lot of money.
SY4 {Ed052's Note - I think 40m is fair and had heard and believed it would be accepted. It hasn't becuase the club think that they can get more. We don't really new true money becuase we've had a clever summer. Having said that a couple if target and potential targets have slipped by. Like Wenger I expect Bredan will have something up the sleeve}

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Everybody wants a top striker and they are in short supply. They cost a premium, the benchmark was set by PSG and Monaco.

I think it will take £48m.

There is no such thing as a fair price, price is set by the market, the desire to sell and the desire to buy

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24 Jul 2013 23:52:01
Arsenal set for talks with Suarez however it does look likely liverpools asking price maybe a step too far

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24 Jul 2013 23:45:57
Any of the Ed's, is there still a very very late chance to steal Higuain from Napoli??

ARSENAL ACE {Ed052's Note - no}

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