Arsenal Banter Archive July 06 2017

06 Jul 2017 21:56:38
We've replaced TH14 at long Last

Are we about to replace Paddy and Freddie?

William Carvalho and Gelson Martins

Let's then bring in Mbappe to play up front with Lacazette

Love the Lacazette # tag.

06 Jul 2017 23:08:38
Why Mbappe?
I don't understand the hype with this kid.
He's already stated he wants to play for Barcelona (Or was it RM) in a few years.

Arsenal are not a stepping stone.

07 Jul 2017 05:49:03
More like why 120 odd million for an 18 year old.
What's he done that's so fantastic that warrants that price.? Look at Pogba as an example Dags. Apart from when he was playing for France last year I wouldn't have been too happy with he's performance in the Premier League. I would say he's on par with lots of similar players in the Premier League. No, I'm with you mate. What I saw of Lemar and in fact I posted on here about him and asked the Eds what his story was as I honestly never heard of him, I would rather have him all day long over Mbappe.

07 Jul 2017 06:18:03
Mbappe terrorized juve's defense and probably would have had 2 goals in the semifinal second leg if it weren't for Buffon. He's the real deal, only really got game time during the second half of the season and he still put up ridiculous numbers - six goals in six champions league appearances. He's 18 year old and he has an incredible maturity about his game already.

That being said I don't think we will be seeing him in an arsenal shirt. Lemar would be a more realistic, and more necessary as of Wednesday. Doesn't look like that will happen either.

{Ed001's Note - the difference is that Mbappe is a world class talent, Lemar is not.}

07 Jul 2017 07:13:34
mbappe no doubt will head to the top, even if he came here for three years and went so what. i'd rather three years with him that not.

carvalho would protect the back four that's for sure, what do people think is the reason he's still at sporting? price? i'm coming round to the idea of him in our team.

06 Jul 2017 13:19:39
I have never had a problem with players getting really big wages. I always liked the idea of working class lads screwing the likes of the Hill-Woods or Kroenkes for as much as they could, as these people did little to get their money in the first place. I know in the end it's the supporters who pay but it always made me laugh when a player took them for a few quid. Having said that if the rumours of Alexis and Ozils pay demands are true, then it's time to say good-bye to them. They are probably asking for outrageous amounts just to secure a transfer. If so they have to go as even if we paid them what they want it would leave the rest of the squad wanting more also. Maybe its time they joined us in the real world where people are struggling to get by from day to day, or even not struggling to get by but losing their battle with life and just giving up altogether.

06 Jul 2017 13:41:37
Football is not in the real world. The whole scene is money mad.

06 Jul 2017 15:36:21
Sanchez, £400k per week doesn't sit very well with me.

But, it's not my money.

06 Jul 2017 17:05:03
could be if it leads to ticket increases dags.

06 Jul 2017 17:32:24
Exactly Eden.

06 Jul 2017 10:05:58
Hello Gunners just popped over to ask you your take on Giroud personally I would be very happy if we got him but would like a bit of info on your end on him cheers guys and hope you have a great season this year👍.

06 Jul 2017 10:15:56
I love giroud he's class.

06 Jul 2017 10:17:11
Stef
I don't want to loose him. I like him as a player. Doesn't seem any trouble.
For me he would be a great signing for you.

06 Jul 2017 10:27:24
I think Giroud would suit Koeman's style of play and you'd probably get some good performances from him.

We, mostly, don't play to Giroud's strengths and I think people over look that when judging him in an Arsenal shirt.

06 Jul 2017 10:39:36
Thanks very much guys for the info I really hope we can get him always liked him best of luck this season guys.

06 Jul 2017 10:43:55
Giroud is one of the best in the air in football today. Very very technical player for a big guy. I've no doubt 20m would be a bargain as you'll get a few years out of him. Seeing as he hasn't got Much pace and he plays knowing that it won't be a problem him being 30.

06 Jul 2017 10:56:53
Cheers Stef mate, I think the fight for top 4 is going to be really tight this season and you boys will be right in the thick of it.

06 Jul 2017 11:42:51
Thanks guys should be a good race for top 4 this season👍.

06 Jul 2017 12:02:23
Yes if you sign him, he will bag you 15 goals a season in the prem.

06 Jul 2017 18:21:15
Sure you wouldn't rather have Walcott?

06 Jul 2017 07:55:18
Replace what we have been craving for,
One done pacy forward 👍🏻
Next pires type winger with pace
Then veira
Then we can talk about a challenge.

06 Jul 2017 06:50:17
Reports that Sanchez wants £400,000 pw, should we pay him such a high amount?
On the positive side replacing him with a similar player will cost more than the £50m we may receive, together with a high salary package.
On the negative side, it provides a dangerous precedent in respect of wages for top players and Wenger always has the top salary at the club, so his salary will go up.

06 Jul 2017 08:02:47
I can't see any club outside of China paying him those wages. I believe that we should leave our offer on the table, keep him playing with Lacazette, Ozil (who I think will sign) and a new Santi type player, he will get the best from them, and them from him. A risk but he may just decide he wants us more than we want him! Don't get me wrong, Sanchez is a great player, but not £400k pw great!