Arsenal Banter Archive August 02 2013

02 Aug 2013 20:12:58
Absolutely love Wrighty for what he's done for our beautiful club, on the pitch that is, off it far from it especially with all the this **** about Suarez better off staying at Liverpool, players like him should be playing ambassadorial roles at the club not slagging them off.

Johnny

I don't want suarez

He's angry cause his son wasnt good enough

Love him but he's had chip on his shoulder since wenger got rid of him

Been told suarez is done.

02 Aug 2013 20:05:56
just something I can't get out my head.
I think moyes bid for fabregas is a ploy to draw out the window so wenger waits and waits for fabregas, but with moyes at last minute buys fellani the player he truly wishes as he knows fabregas to united is a no go as fabregas has pride and loyality.

Everton won't sell to moyes or united over the way they poached /moyes off them and announced it 3 weeks before the end of last season, but then again money talks.

02 Aug 2013 19:21:04
A hate to tell you again within 10 days guys but this is the second time I've heard this frightening reassuring gesture from AW and its not good because I've heard it all before.

"I beleive we have a gweat, stwong squad and this team can challenge for the title"

The other week he even added "even without new additions"

There was rumours about the club withdrawing their new contract offer to AW. Please Please let this be true, he had NO intentions of signing Hig or Suarez otherwise he wouldn't have gone public, we were duped by AW and IG

FGooner!

02 Aug 2013 18:49:46
Not so much a rumour, more of a fact, uttered from the lips of Arsene Wenger "
"I don't want to speak about Suarez because that is between Liverpool and Arsenal. We will completely respect what Liverpool wants to do. We want to do that if it is feasible in an amicable way. " quote from the Arsenal website.

What is of interest to me is this;

1. He has named his man, one could concluded from this he is quite confident he has him.

And

2. " We want to do that if it is FEASIBLE in an amicable way. "
LE Prof, always chooses his words wisely, This makes me slightly, I use the term sparingly, happier, maybe, just maybe we will get a comparable signing to the big hitters of EPL

02 Aug 2013 17:49:01
Hi, Could we have a poll to see who Gooners want us to sign next please? {Ed027's Note - it's is not a type of poll that can be done at this stage

02 Aug 2013 16:44:18
Is Wenger being canny and not signing other targets as deals are in place once replacements have been sorted buy there respective clubs? We very publicly advertised our supposed transfer kitty so this will of driven up prices straight away. Can we also have 24hrs of no one mentioning Suarez nothing new is happening so. Same with Cesc. let's just look forward to our first home game tomorrow. let's see what we have and where we are. I for am looking forward to seeing a few of these youngsters in the team and Sanogo so come on ARSENAL!

Holmesy

02 Aug 2013 16:27:27
Not really banter - thought this for a while now going to say it out loud - Ian Wright is a person.
I should have realised when I watched him in a documentry walking the artic and he moaned and whinned like the world's biggest Jessie. Telling Suarez not to choose Arsenal is a piss take

02 Aug 2013 15:16:14
Ed027, r arsenal waitin 4 th play-offs 4 champions league (which is a week before th transfere season closes) before going th extra mile wit suarez & would it make it easier 4 us than it is at th moment? {Ed027's Note - no mate that would pointless, if we want CL, we need Suarez in the play offs

Ed, you really think we'll struggle to qualify without him?

Best team we can possibly play is Real Sociedad.

Crazy. Team we have now definitely needs a player of his caliber, yet our current squad is more than capable of beating them soundly. {Ed027's Note - oh dear, sorry mate, that is not what I meant, I think we will qualify no problem, but if we aren't sure what is the point, we should sign him to help us qualify, if we don't then we wouldn't of competed in the CL anyway. That is what I meant mate}

Ahh I see.

I don't mind waiting for Suarez (as long as we get him in the end) if it means we can get another player to help strengthen the squad. Talk Gustavo is available for £8-£10m.

Ahh I see.

I don't mind waiting for Suarez (as long as we get him in the end) if it means we can get another player to help strengthen the squad. Talk Gustavo is available for £8-£10m.

02 Aug 2013 15:03:11
Arsene wenger has we are working hard on luis suarez and other targets.

02 Aug 2013 13:54:45
Hi edds

i was just thinking with regards to our strier situation and was wondering what your opinion would be with this scenario:
forget suarez and buy vela back for 4m then move podolski of the wing to a full time cf so we would have four strikers in vela, podolski, guirod, sanogo
then focus on an out and out wiher wich is something that we have not really had since the days of pires my options would be either lamela or el sharrwy

what do you think {Ed027's Note - I think Wenger is not happy with Poldi in strike, he has tried him a few times, and he wasn't impressed, Vela does not want to come back, he is a winger nowadays mind, we all crave a quality winger, but it doesn't seem to be something wenger wants

02 Aug 2013 14:28:26
"We will completely respect what Liverpool want to do [and] we want to do that in an amicable way if it's feasible. " Arsene Wenger. We may not like him, but this man is a complete professional.

Speak for yourself. 'We may not like him. ' I don't think I could have any more respect for a football manager.

Although he is one frustrating manager, we do negotiate I'm the right way.

Agree With original poster

As admirable as we are, I would rather especially with other prem target's mess with them. Give us an advantage, encourage suarez. Do what ever we have to do to get a title winning squad.

Bergkamp5353

02 Aug 2013 13:52:12
I hope Arsenal are scouring the Bundesligue for potential players over the next 4 weeks. Mertesacker and Podolski are model professionals and were both reasonably priced. They were only too happy to join for what are clearly higher wages than can be offered by mid-table German sides. Even Hamburg, with massive gates can't afford the wages Bendtner is seeking.
Obviously Munich and Dortmund players are in a different category, but sides like Stuttgart, Werder Bremen, Schalke, Borussia Moenchengladbach, and Hamburg should throw up a decent DFM or keeper, worth a punt. It appears we are interested in Ginter of Freiburg who is only 19, but there may be others say 24 or 25, who could make an immediate impact. Do we have an experienced scout in Germany who could recommend such players as a matter of urgency.

Intelligent post mate
heybridge gooner

02 Aug 2013 18:47:26
The Bayern centre half cost them 4m from hamburg. your spot on. Km

02 Aug 2013 13:34:37
Hi Gooners

What is wrong with Ian Wright? Can not believe it he said " If I was Suarez, I would give Liverpool another season". What the ****!

His whole life he played with Arsenal and now what he says is LFC is better choice than Arsenal! How can you say he is an Arsenal Legend? As player he played great, but when you retire after spending so many years at the, atleast speak words that will help the club get top class players. Ian, I think wants Arsene Job I guess!

Really what he spoke of, is true, but to say LFC is better that AFC is something of a shock. When we are trying to get Top Quality players, words like these really won't help, specially from an ARSENAL SO CALLED "LEGEND". Ridiculous

Loaded Gunners!

At no point did he say Liverpool were better than Arsenal as you are hinting. What he is getting at is that Liverpool are a better project than Arsenal, more potential for success in the near future with the way the two clubs are currently being run.
He is 100% correct. Arsenal are better than Liverpool. But, Liverpool have made very shrewd signings that have improved their squad. With players like Coutinho, Sturridge and Suarez should he stay they have better goal scoring options than we do.
At the back they look relatively strong as well, Agger is a very good CB.
What he is saying, and he is correct, is that if the two clubs continue to be run how they are, Arsenal believing in the youth, and Liverpool progressing by signing players then Liverpool are the club Suarez should play for out of the two.
Don't kid yourself, the current Liverpool squad is as strong as the current Arsenal squad. Now, what Wrighty also said was Arsenal have realised in order to keep up, they need to sign the big names.
Should Arsenal start signing players like Suarez, like Fellaini, like Cesc, then Arsenal are the better option for Suarez. Whether we will make those signings, remains to be seen.
Sorry for the long post.

I don't get it really, every year he bangs on about how we are not challenging for the top players and we need to invest big bucks but as soon as we look likely to do with suarez who is world class and then he says arsenal isn't right for him. what actually does he want!

Gooner Red

What he says is true.

Unless we strengthen elsewhere as well as sign Suarez, we will not win the league, or champions leage, and those are the 2 competitions that matter.

We have a chance with another defender, midfielder and creative/wide player. But otherwise the best we can hope for is 3rd in the league and a quater final place in the champions league.
AG

I think he is just pissed we didn't sign his son shaun wright phillips

He was my 'other' in the least favourite ex-gunners poll. I know he didn't leave like recent players have, but his public statements as an ex-player have been. unhelpful

Mine too ycc he's a right person!

02 Aug 2013 13:52:31
I think Arsenal must start unsettling Cesc. buy Suarez (to show ambition), tell him, he'll have a definate place in his ideal position, tell him it'll b good first team play for the comin world cup, tell th whole team 2 give admiration 4 wantin him 2 come back, Wenger 2 talk him up wit serious concern, buy him a house (if that what it'll take, lol). At th end of the day he'll b unsettled & we'll through in our CLAUSE & go take him ourselves in spain. Lol

In theory, your plan is flawless. I love it.

02 Aug 2013 16:39:42
I love the guy, but we need a defensive midfielder. yeah he can play off the front man but we need other positions filled I. e forward def mid and central def, keepers d maybe more balance on the left. Already have Wishire Carzola ox Arteta. But Cesc is a super player km

02 Aug 2013 12:04:53
Any body know a reason why we haven't made a move for Lewandowski as he and schez are good mates and he would suit our style to the tee. Could be available for as little as 30mil would much prefer him to Suarez.

{Ed022's Note - As I and several Ed's have mentioned on other posts, he will be signing on a free transfer for Bayern Munich at the end of this coming season...}

I know that lewendoski is going to bayern next season
but surely it would be in dortmunds best interest to sell him this summer abroad rather then strenghten a direct rival for free?
im sure is we put in a 30m bid they would certainly consider it rather then go for option A

Lewandowski has to want to goto the club, he can't be sold whether he likes it or not, otherwise ofc dortmund would cash in.

Dortmund can't sell him to us, or any other club for that matter, if he does not want to go there. DIgunner

Omfg . He is going to bayern on a free next year. End of story.

The world and his dog know the reason

02 Aug 2013 10:37:29
Will we purchase the 5 players we need?
1) Centre back
2) Defensive midfield player
3)Wide left player
4) Creative midfield player
5) Forward

If we do, who should we realistically buy?

{Ed022's Note - Hummels, Bender, Fabregas and Suarez will do...}

02 Aug 2013 11:07:59
Not sure a creative midfielder is top of the list. Hummel is not going come. I like Dortmunds young defensive midfielder who scored the penality in the champ league final. breaks up play, reads the game well and can play aswell. yet again, he won't leave. Bender is a good player but will they sell. km

{Ed022's Note - That was my unrealistic dream list. Bender is a possibility but for the right price.}

Forget Hummels - cannot see Dortmand selling any more players

Do we need a creative midfield player? I would definitely take Cesc were he available but we have plenty of creative options in the middle of the park.

{Ed022's Note - Cesc is a guarantee should he be available. I feel this is why Wenger is being apprehensive in the transfer market. The last thing he wants to do is spend £23m on Fellaini only for Man Utd to sign Cesc. As an Arsenal fan which would you rather?}

I agree. I would sign him if we already had Xavi and Iniesta, which is why I don't see him leaving.

My choices:
1) Williams
2) Fellaini
3) Bernard
4) Modric
5) Suarez

I would rather take Fellaini. Sorry! As much as I like Cesc I think bringing him back will slow Jack's progress and Cazorla was great last year so for me we do not need Cesc. Fellaini is the DMF/CM we need.

That is crazy talk - think you'll be on your own there

02 Aug 2013 15:15:06
Ed022 how much would b enough 2 get bender?

Finding it hard to improve on Eds original suggestion. Would love to see those players line up. Fellaini I think is the only one I would swap in, for his Prem experience, but haven't seen Bender play enough to judge

02 Aug 2013 09:55:10
I simply cannot fathom why we are selling Gervinho. If we do sell him the only person I'd be happy to replace him with is Malouda. But he's already gone!
Arsenal is becoming a joke.

02 Aug 2013 10:33:26
Because he is average. no end product to his game and never looks up, hence never gets any advantage after beating the defender. We used to have wide players like Overmars and Pires. even Parlour was a far better player because he done some good defensive work. Adverage at best. shame the ox isn't left footed. Km

Are you going to be alright? Are you saying Gerviniho and Malouda are the best left sided players you can think of?

I'm worried about you

1404
Say no to Suarez

To be honest I can't think of any better. I'd love to here your suggestions

Id happily replace gervihno with either lamela or el shawwry

{Ed022's Note - Both upwards of £25m easily and we have a £70m transfer kitty currently untouched. Good luck with that...}

I think he meant as squad players since Gervinho isn't in the starting 11.

Rue1025
Say yes to Suarez and to hell with 1404

Instead of spending all our jelly beans on Suarez, with The Forehead parting ways, I would love Wenger to bid for Ribery. I no it will neverrrrr happen, but as a left sided replacement they don't come much better. {Ed022's Note - Comes with a lot of "baggage" so I can't see him coming...}

I posted at the start of the window that I think he deserved another year it would be his first that he didn't have to go to the ACoN

I'm with you rue "say yes to Suarez" and gervinio is toilet. Forehead weighs to much!

If ribery was going to join arsenal, he would have joined 4-5 years ago when arsene wenger was still appealing to world class players.

Parlour was a cracking player wished we had him now

02 Aug 2013 09:46:19
It's painful!
Look at the quality we are missing out on, Higuain, Soldado, Bony and Kalou!

{Ed022's Note - Let's not forget Charlie Austin the goal machine who's signed for QPR. Another one that got away...}

02 Aug 2013 10:37:04
Kalou no thanks. km

Ed Charlie Austins gone to Qpr? Are you kidding me! That's another 1 then

{Ed022's Note - Yes. Signed for QPR yesterday. Another one bites the dust...}

Missed Wanyama also {Ed022's Note - I personally don't see the big fascination with Wanyama. Very overrated to be honest IMO...}

We have a history of buying underrated players, so why not for a change try our luck with an overrated player

Gary Hooper was a massive name that moved for big money, easy 30 goal a season striker in an Arsenal shirt. Pairing him with Kalou would have been a dream. Makes me think of the Henry, Bergkamp days.

Lol are these posts serious

02 Aug 2013 08:40:55
Sorry guys, but I think its come to that the time that we have to do something to stop the rot of our beloved football club.
We are being taking for mugs, every year same bull about money to spend we are going to buy quality and compete with the worlds best.
What actually happens is we sell are best players and replace with unproven players who turn out to be average at best, sorry selling Van Persie to Man U is a joke virtually giving them the title.
The whole time we are expected to pay more then anyone else for our tickets
Where the hell is this money going?
I think we need to take drastic action starting with boycotting the Emrites Cup, let's show those people in charge that we are no longer going to be taken for a ride and not going to stand for any more of this bull they have to know that they will not be able to use the club as a money machine if they lose there biggest asset = US
if we do this before the window closes we still might be able to change these polices or make some sell there shares to get a change of ownership

But if we sit and do nothing its going to be a very painful season ahead with the current team as it is I can see us finishing outside top 6

We are becoming a laughing stock, this so called 40mill bid is a load of rubbish, if it was accepted Wenger would proper offer him less wages that he is on now to make sure the move would not happen.
they think they are being cleaver but I now see through all there bull and don't believe a word they say

and yes I do have tickets for the cup because I believed like a mug that we where going to sign Higs and have 70 mill of new signings to watch

I am prepared to stage a protest outside the ground, anyone else?

que all the stupid comment about I should watch spuds, I am not a true fan blah blah blah

BUT I don't want to sit back and watch my team die do you?

spanner

Good post. U a true Gunner to me

Rue1025
Say yes to Suarez and no to 1404

Agree entirely. I think the fans need to make their feelings clear at every game until something is done.
A few empty stadiums would send the message

{Ed022's Note - A few empty stadiums? How do you purpose that? Don't renew our season tickets? There are 10,000 people plus on the waiting list. Unfortunately we (as fans) are now a victim of our own success. There will always be someone who will warm your seat if you're not there...}

I have nothing but sympathy for you mate, it's awful when you feel that your club is messing you around. I'm a Liverpool fan and a few of us have been coming on here and saying Arsenal will spout this and that to lead fans along and then say to you well we tried to sign such and such. It's interesting to see an honest fan calling it as it is, the Suarez bid is typical, I personally believe no matter what Arsenal offered Liverpool wouldn't do business, did Wenger know this? Who knows! Bottom line is your right, AFC do this every year and the fans take it in every time, we see it happening so its easy for us to notice but if your an Arsenal fan your always living in hope and I totally understand that. Good luck anyway guys, on the Suarez situation If he doesn't go abroad I don't think he'll leave Liverpool, but that's just my opinion.

You are a spanner

02 Aug 2013 13:01:36
Before arsenal left for pre season tour wenger announced there would be no signings, no signings would arrive before the emirates cup, now it's the team can challenge for the title with or without signing, team played well last 10 games of the season and the team have bonded and will play to our strength blah blah blah. I can see wenger leaving arsenal sad and forlorn if arsenal go another season without a trophy brian clough did wonders at forest he took them as far as he could but clung on to past glories just like wenger and his beliefs, he doesn't care about the fans nor will he pander to them or the board when it comes to spending money on players it's his way and it's his way that will be his downfall in the end other teams are adding to their squads, even Norwich, arsene needs to go as I fear him reliving past glories have clouded his judgement and he stubbornly refuses to add quality additions relying on youngters not one player can send in a decent cross into the penalty area he has not addressed this nor the DM, GK etc etc wenger next quote will be no additions before the new season starts etc etc

02 Aug 2013 08:09:40
All the talk and theories- board room conflict, rifts with wenger, not renewing wenger's contract, new owners etc. , etc. I strongly suspect its nonsense and pure speculation.

Understandable nonsense, in the sense that it's fans trying to understand why we haven't signed any players (a part from one)- there MUST be some reason right?

Unfortunately, I think we haven't signed players, because we haven't signed any players.

Whether its wengers choice or that he isn't prepared to spend 'big' or they are still working on signing players (the transfer window still has 4 weeks left don't forget) as we speak.

Either we will sign players or we won't, but I doubt it has to do with any "conspiracy".

IF it is, we will hear about it very soon, its the sort of thing the press would be on like bees around honey- you know how they love that sort of stuff.

Alas, I think its just down to wenger, IG or the board. Nothing more and certainly nothing less.

02 Aug 2013 08:33:15
Arsenal (In - 1, Out - 23)

In - Yaya Sanogo (Auxerre, free)

Out - Martin Angha (FC Nuremberg, free), Elton
Monteiro (Club Brugge, free), Jordan Wynter
(Bristol City, free), Craig Eastmond (Colchester,
free), Kyle Ebecilio (FC Twente, free), Reice-
Charles Cook (Bury FC, free), James Shea
(released), Sanchez Watt (Colchester, free), Philip
Roberts (Falkirk FC, free), Nigel Neita (released),
Josh Rees (released), Conor Henderson
(released), Jernade Meade (Swansea, free), Samir
Bihmoutine (released), Sead Hajrovic (released),
Andrey Arshavin (Zenit St. Petersburg, free),
Sebastien Squillaci (Bastia, free), Denilson (Sao
Paolo, free), Vito Mannone (Sunderland, £2.1m),
Johan Djourou (Hamburger SV, loan), Francis
Coquelin (SC Freiburg, loan), Andre Santos
(Flamengo, free), Joel Campbell (Olympiacos,
loan)

That's a sobering list, good to see a clearout, but nothing coming in is cause for concern.

And people don't think players won't be brought in?
Flybo

Almost all of the 'out's didn't play for the first team last season. However, the few squad players that did play last season need to be replaced as the squad is woefully short numerically.

Scary. That all these have gone and not replaced. bad bad feeling for this season

Wenger I'll kick you in the nuts.

Both Man U and Arsenal haven't bought anyone whilst everyone else has. This means both clubs have moved backwards and will be contesting a 4th place finish

{Ed022's Note - With that logic we're gonna be in for a relegation battle as pretty much everyone bar Newcastle I think have bought players in...}

That list confirms signings will happen.

Mostly youth players btw

02 Aug 2013 07:36:31
Ed, what clubs are interested in Suarez and which one is leading the race to sign him?

{Ed022's Note - Arsenal have had two bids rejected. Real Madrid and Bayern have shown interest in the past but neither have bid. Its a stalemate at the moment with Liverpool holding firm...}

Bayern have previously indicated they are not interested. They have their strike force and next season will have Lewandowski joining them.

Madrid's priority is Bale. Some media people suggest they then may offload Ronaldo. IMO I believe Madrid will keep Ronaldo for at least 1 more season, it gives them a better chance of winning their 10th CL, it's their No 1 objective.


Chelski may come in for Suarez but only if they fail with Rooney

{Ed022's Note - Suarez and Ivanovic on the same team would be interesting...}

02 Aug 2013 06:39:27
If there was a trophy for finishing in the top four we would be the world champions. If there was NO Champions League competition I would be amazed if Wenger was our manager he would have been jogged on years ago. Simple as that.

I have no idea how a manager in one of the top clubs in the world, having failed to win any silverware for 8 years has not been sacked.

Only at Arsenal. job for life

02 Aug 2013 07:12:57
So here we are at the Emirates cup again and we've signed.?
And I talking players to improve us on last season.

{Ed022's Note - Guys we've signed a Ligue 2 striker who's injury prone like Diaby and a couple of 16yr olds. I don't know what all the panic is all about...}

02 Aug 2013 15:15:21
fair point Ed022.
don't know what I was thinking of. we're set for the season.

02 Aug 2013 01:25:00
Just want to point out that Arsenal are currently the best team in the league based on form of the last 10 games. Since those games we have got rid
Of players with negative influence in the changing room (like arshavin) and made a lot of talented young players hungry for more game time. I think wenger is right

Sorry, but the fact we have not signed anyone and Man City, Chelsea and Spurs have all made good signings means the form book goes out the window.

We have not improved a pretty average Arsenal team where others have strengthend and improved.

Funkey Monkey

Is that you arsene? Has the aroma of a Wenger comment!

I'd just like to point out the 16 points we finished behind Man United.

Do not kid yourselves. We are not as bad as some want to make out but we are nowhere near good enough to challenge. It will take 3 or 4 players for that.

The Ghost of Terry Mancini

02 Aug 2013 08:41:29
He is wrong

spanner

Wot about the other 28 games we're not qpr we need to aim higher than that if we want to challenge for anything
Ft280t

'based upon the last 10 games'.

What nonsense, jeeeeeeesus.

Every club in the league could cherry pick a set number of games and say they were the best over that period.

Did you know that the PL is contested over 38 games and the results from all determine where you finish and how good you are.

I think the eds need to open a 'DRIVEL' page

02 Aug 2013 14:12:20
we need 3 or 4 players. but it has to be the RIGHT 3 or 4 players.

01 Aug 2013 23:51:16
Ed's any chance of us singing Matuidi? I for one believe he is the CDM that we need.
YoungGooner {Ed027's Note - would be brilliant, he's in his last year, but i'm sure PSG will persuade him

01 Aug 2013 21:19:56
Ed

Any link to the Liverpool bid for Diego Costa and the potential for Saurez leaving?
Thanks {Ed027's Note - yes sources saying LFC have met a clause, I do not know personally, if he arrives Suarez will definitely leave

02 Aug 2013 01:44:50
Rumour is we are going after Christian Eriksen to fill in for Diaby, skillfull player and would be a nice pickup if true

Eriksen is a cam, not a dm.

Diaby isn't a 'DM' either, so what is your point?

02 Aug 2013 01:18:08
Fellow Gooners! Hope you are all enjoying the summer! I have posted here once or twice before regarding transfers. I am not ITK but I do move in the right circles to hear correct rumors. That is all I am saying.

Suarez will not move to Arsenal. Liverpool have rejected what was Arsenals 'final bid'. Liverpool have made too much of a stance on this issue and allowing Suarez to go would show them up and confirm the truth, that they are not able to keep their most prolific players.

Forget about Rooney. Anyone who thinks he would refuse Chelsea in favour of Arsenal are dreaming.
his

Also forget about Fabregas, he won't be returning this season because leaving Barcelona after 12/13 would have him remembered as a 'flop' in Catalonian terms. He did buy a flat recently in London, however this was as a result of his girlfriends divorce battle. Another story for another day.

Forget about Fellani because if he leaves Everton it is too United. However, I do not believe Wenger rates him enough as a starter to pay that sum being quoted.

Also forget about Cesar. His camp are pushing for a move to the Emirates but again he is not rated by Wenger. He put in a couple of decent performers for QPR and conceded few goals at the Confederation Cup because they played 8 games. 6 of which they were expected to win. He would also expect wages that could not be justified in terms of other players. His agent mentioned 90,000 a week and only three players currently earns more or that figure at the emirates - Podolski, Cazorla and Walcott.

Now to what I THINK WE WILL DO. AS I SAID I AM NOT ITK.

- We will sign 4 players. 4 positions are been looked at from where we were weak last season. A striker, a box to box midfielder, a central defender that can provide cover at right back and a defensive midfielder.
- We are not looking at goalkeepers. This I know.
- We are looking at Ashley Williams
- We are looking at Kondogbia

I do not know what strikers we are looking at but that is where the 'marquee signing' will arrive is what I am hearing.

Listen there just rumors I have been told by certain people, but keep your eye out for me

DubGooner

01 Aug 2013 21:58:15
heard a rumour that we have reps in france sorting out a deal no idea who! have you heard anything Ed? {Ed029's Note - No mate.}

Probably holidays, or out picking up couple cases of wine for Wenger as he hasn't got anything else for them too do at this time of year

01 Aug 2013 22:20:59
I just want to hear what my fellow gunners thoughts are on who they think might be the next to leave the club. eds poll question. Personally I can't really pick one from the current crop of players, this bunch seems more of a loyal bunch except szcezny (he's loyal but his attitude might push him to think he can achieve greater things without us) but history tells us Goalkeepers are the most loyal in the game. Huh tough one.

Knowing arsenal it will be only the best players can leave, tv5 is favourite as he's captain

01 Aug 2013 23:43:43
Hi ed, got to say I find the arrogance that arsene wenger has for the arsenal fans quite astounding. How a man who's team has progressively got worse season after season, can have the audacity to tell us that the team is well positioned to challenge for honours is laughable and contemptuous. We have had to endure excuse after excuse, whilst we pay the highest prices in the land for the privilege. Now with all this profit, made from fleecing the fans, he is trying to tell us that what we see is not we see. He has made the same played out statements season after season, sold really good players, bought really average ones and paid them a kings ransom. If he didn't continue to make kroenke so much money he would be long gone. I really hope the emirates cup is a chance for fans to voice there displeasure at this policy. Remember rvp's reference to arsenal's transfer policy and direction before he cleared off. This club's greatest desire is to make bucket loads of cash, not win trophies. I really hope uzmanov buys arsenal, purely to get rid of the parasite's who's main motivation is to get richer and richer, at the fans expense. Team's like Swansea, Cardiff, Southampton, spurs, Liverpool, everton are all spending big to excite the fans and aim for greater things this season. We with all this cash swilling around have to endure wenger telling us how he gives young players chances. How many young players has he given chances to. Clichy, nasri, flamini, cole, Rvp, fabregas, adebayor, anelka. Well how did they repay him for the opportunity. That's right, they cleared off to earn double the dough and go and win things. Now we have to here him still herald his flawed policy. Factor in the huge wages payed to players like bendtner, denilson, silvestre, squillaci, alumina, chamakh. Give me a break! Sorry for rant but wenger should not be making any statements pertaining to objectives, we have heard them year after year. He should not be telling us the team is strong enough when we know it is not. Now is time for action not words, action in the transfer market, action on the pitch and not the turgid spin and b/s we have to listen to. Thanks ed, Ray barboni.

Ray Barboni,

Well said my friend. We have no depth in the squad and it would be a matter of signing 3 experienced signings to change this HOWEVER the arogance of Wenger chooses not to see this. Wenger has stuck with the same methods on and off the pitch which has cost us in recent seasons.

Sad but true, good post Ray agree totally

01 Aug 2013 23:19:01
Spurs are signing some players but are they spending the future Bale money?

We finished above them and have still to spend

Lets wait and see before we panic

SY4

01 Aug 2013 22:03:38
I feel Arsene or someone at the club should think a little about the fans and just give us some sort of feedback on transfers. Anything would get the fans off his back.

A poor transfer window followed by a couple of defeats and there will be some fans calling for his head.

We just don't need the negativity, so surely someone at Arsenal needs to come out and say something about where we are with transfers. It won't make a difference with any pending buys, regardless of what they say

SOME FANS!