Arsenal Rumours Archive January 15 2013

15 Jan 2013 22:18:39
Hi Ed... Any interest from aw on mavuba as dm? Mvila seems to be not in question any more... {Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware.}

15 Jan 2013 21:45:42
Have arsenal made any bid for lopez.
Or talked to the club about him.
Or is it just paper talk.
Thsnks.
Steve. {Ed002's Note - You need to try the search function, but I understand that there has been a direct approach from Arsenal to Atletico Madrid about the player but I do not know if that has yet resulted in a firm offer - but it is likely just to be a matter time before one is made. Adrian Lopez is of serious interest to Arsenal and he remains one player that could make the move in January. Spurs showed interest in the player during the summer but their bid was rejected. Whilst Atletico are looking to hang on to Lopez and are looking to have him agree a new contract they are aware that a move away is likely and are actively looking for a replacement - as they are for Falcao who they also expect to move for in the summer.}

15 Jan 2013 20:16:18
Hey Eds, loving the site and have to admit I think i'm addicted to checking every minute for a new post. Just wanted your opinion on whether you think Walcott stalling is holding the club back from a striker signing. {Ed002's Note - I expect Walcott to sign.}

15 Jan 2013 18:34:32
Eds, do arsenal still hold any interest in Gourcuff, apparently he has been offered to us for around £3m? {Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware - is he fit?}

I would take a Gamble on Gouruff, i know that would be a Massive gamble, but if we got him cheap, then i say go for it, AndWenger likes him
AndyS

15 Jan 2013 20:58:50
Personally i think Arsene Wengers idea of spending big is 5 million, a bag of haribo if negotiations get tough!

Would take him for 3 mil no doubt. the question is how much does he want to earn? he would only be squad player with us

15 Jan 2013 17:54:24
I think Wenger will go for Mbwia or Wanyama (Both can play at CB and CDM) and an expensive top player...AM/CF maybe someone like Snejider/Muller/Reus/Gotze but probably a player like Adrian or Willian

Dream on.....well off the mark...

You're confusing what he should do - with what he will do.

Why would Müller leave Bayern or Götze/Reus leave BVB? Reus only signed at the beginning of this season and both he and Reus are having the times of their life at Dortmund...
Müller has had a very successful start to his season at Bayern too, who look well on their way to the title this season...

15 Jan 2013 17:45:17
A lot of talks in a recent interview that says that we will be buying two quality players in this transfer window by wenger himself who also said that we are now in a financial position where we can start competing for the best players again which we have not been able to do in recent years due to the debt of the emirates.

15 Jan 2013 16:46:51
AW will be paying close attention to swansea's teenage left back Ben Davies who is starting against us.

15 Jan 2013 13:51:42
In an interview with Al Jazeerah which will be shown on talk sport, wenger has said he in the market for 2 players and he will spend big, but who? Arsenal are linked with diame who is 3.5million and Milito who is 33? 3 weeks into the tramsfer windown and I still don't know why wenger has not signed anyone yet.

Rumours are arsenal are pursuing Valbuena and Capoue from Toulouse along with Adrian Lopez ( Which looks like the more likely as interest has been in lopez for a while now)

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Yorkshire Gooner

15 Jan 2013 13:17:12
hi ed arsene quoted as saying on al jazera that he wants to sign two world class players and money no object then why are we linked to diame just an idea eds but could we have a poll on the website and decide as a group which two world class players we need and send a pitition to arsene because its starting to look pretty bleak my choice would be wanyama and lewandowski

He gave that interview back in December and things change quickly. Still in doubt anything will happen.

Wenger promises the earth & comes up with zilch. So far in the window, Walcott hasnt signed, two first team players signed, a futile attempt to sign a 31 year old Villa from Barca & nothing else. We only have 1 keeper, 3 centre backs, no true left backs & no defensive midfield players.

15 Jan 2013 12:02:19
when theo signs a new deal we should sell him in the summer lets be honest he's not going to be anywere as good as henry he's 23 inconsistent and ok player at best i think the board kno it makes sense to give him the deal and then sell him for around 15mil

Like the majority of our squad, Walcott is just average and is not able to produce the goods against top sides. We looked a very poor side against Man City even taking account of the fact we had 10 players. Not one of our defenders this season has played anywhere near their best and Cazorla, Wilshere and Arteta have been carrying the team and now look shattered. Up front, apart from Walcott, Gervinho is dreadful, Podolski is a shadow of the player he was and only Giroud looks as though he could grab a few goals. Wenger has bought far too many average players to replace our world class players with the inevitable outcome - we are going backwards at an alarming rate. It will be interesting to see how many fans turn out tomorrow night - I think we might see a lot of red seats instead of red shirts. Not sure who is to blame but I think that it is pretty clear that the fans are not a priority (until they start staying at home).

Just shows how much you know, Henry didn, t start playing up front until he was 24 - Doughnut

He was converted in to a striker at 23

I am not an arsenal supporter but wenger did come out and say when doing a you turn on the ultimatum he gave wallycott that he was the same age as henry when he moved him in from the wings i won't be childish and call you a doughnut as i couldnt care less how old he or henry was, were, is. All i will say the rest of the prem hopes he signs for you again as he is crap at BEST

dave

Dave, your not a fan but still on here! you must have a very dull life.
Enjoy

I have all through the ransfer window i become very sad by going on rumour sites and on ALL the teams pages as well checking all the latest gossip sometimes commenting sometimes just left astounded, mainly astounded on this page but thought i would comment for a change to see if i can get a rise out of any one. so thanks and i must say im not surprised i got a rise on this page

dave

Must be a spurs fan? ohh yes panicking who Arsenal are buying because he knows we will come with a late rally AGAIN!!!!!! and knock them back to Europa cup.

15 Jan 2013 11:52:38
Hi eds, just wondered if there was any interest in Maxime Gonalons?

He seems to be one of the reasons that Lyon are doing so well this year - probably why he wouldn't move in January!

Sally {Ed002's Note - On a number of occasions Frederic Guerra has said that Gonalons would only leave Lyon for Real or Napoli. He has taken over as captain so a January move is most unlikely.}

15 Jan 2013 08:20:59
Mohamed diame from wh 3.5 million typical wenger signing we are a laughing stock supporting arsenal is becoming embarrassing

I can't see them buying an injured player? well at least i hope not this guy tore his hamstring he will be another diaby.

Having a 'supporter' like you that is embarrassed to be an Arsenal fan is embarrassing for me.

Proud Gooner

Dicky

High price does not mean high quality!!

Mate Diame will definitely improve the squad

Wenger has been an ambarrassment for ages. we will sign this exceptional player and i did not see it......... did he not say a couple of weeks ago we need a couple of players and he took a gamble with Diaby and just think if we lose to Swansea, CFC and Muchen there is no way Theo will sign

MB

Diame is a beast

Wake up dicky

Our club has a huge wage bill and an ordinary squad. It is embarrassing mate. Get off your high horse. Stubborn pride will send this club to liverpool territory.

Not quite sure he is the 'exceptional talent' wenger is always preaching about!

Is he any worse than Song who is warming Barca's bench at a cost of �16m? Would M'Vila be any better?

Are you for real diame has been 1 of best cdm in league for last 2 seasons i would love too see him in an arsenal shirt jus a pity he be injured

Diames class, look at west hams record since he's been injured. Probably won't get in the first team but when we want to see out a game or if we have injuries he is the perfect player to come in.

He`s def worth a try. strong, quick feet, trickery...reminds me of dembele

Yep, you utterly embarrassed yourself.

Whilst i think AWs time is nearly up.. supporting the gooners is NEVER embarassing {Ed035's Note - well said

Premier League club linked with established Premier League player = laughing stock?

You are wrong mate.. When he picks from players like them I am sure you have no idea what kind of players they are.. If you support a ckub support them not just at their good times but also bad times.. Wenger knows what he is doing and if you don't think so go support some oilgarchy clubs who tries to win by putting rubbish loads of money.. But I bet after 2-3 years Arsenal will show what their strength is.. Just give them some time..

Morons like you are an embarrassment to arsenal fans. if we pay 30m for a player that makes him world class? Diame is a good player and yes he may not be a superstar but he can definatly improve the squad. look at antonio valencia? mauro zarate was a nobody yet after lazio some fans want him? until a player gets an opportunity for a big club it is impossible to say wether they are world class

JoshA

Whats wrong with Diame?

I think Diame is just the type of player we need, in terms of physical stature and ability, he's a talented footballer and drives box to box, for 3.5M it could be very good business, we don't always need to sign a high profile name.

OP did two things wrong.

1: Looked at the price of the player [Buy out clause mate]

2: Looked at the club he's coming from.

personic move... Very much so.

Diame is a beast of a CDM with the physicality of Yaya and the mental knowledge and prowess of Vieira without the baggage and attitude of M'Vila...

Some people...

Would be a great signing!

Willesden Gooner

"we don't always need to sign a high profile name."

no ALWAYS but when a very large % of fans are losing faith and you have promised to spend big, you either rebuild your squad completely with nice cheap players or buy in some hefty big guns....

when was the last time we singed a world class player in their prime....

Was in the stands when he came on for Wigan last season at the Emirates. Guy looked like a beast. If you claim to be a supporter, maybe start acting like one??

15 Jan 2013 12:31:48
if AW buys him he sell diame for 15 million after 1-2 seasons

indian gunner

Diame is too much like Diaby in every way.
That's the problem.

D

Daime certainly would improve our team but only on the players we already have with competition, clearly we have quality in the middle of the park but we don't have the strength and discipline to to protect our back 4. at the price he is its worth it but right now we are crying out for a DM, he like arteta and diaby just aren't that kind of midifelder.

Arsenal is a laughing stock - but diame but 3.5m?! dats an ultra bargin lus exactly what we need

Diame is a top player and would fill in the song or diaby roll very well, i was at the man city game and diaby played shocking we need a replacement for him

What has happened to our so-called youth policy, where is the trust and faith in players like Coquelin, Frimpong, Eisfeld Gnabry.
We all want M'villa but is not Coquelin up to the job, I think he is but Wenger will not trust him

West Ham's dip in form has correlated closely with his injury. He is physical and I think has more successful tackles per game derspite not being a pure DM.

Would love him at the club.

Hackney Gooner

Sam allardyce has said there is no intrest from arsenal, Paper talk.

15 Jan 2013 15:29:17
Diame is a tank, price isn't everything just look at Torres, �50 million and I wouldn't take him on at arsenal for nothing!

Diame is a quality player, he would improve ANY team.

In order of preference, the DM brought in to play next to Jack should be either:
Sissoko
Wanyama
Diame
M'Vila

All affordable.

15 Jan 2013 22:20:26
"Sam allardyce has said there is no intrest from arsenal, Paper talk."

No, Sam is talking rubbish. Simple.

All the people on here asking 'when was the last time Arsenal signed a world class player?'
Well you have to ask yourself what constitutes a 'world class player.' Is it somebody that costs a lot, because Torres cost Chelsea a lot, Song cost Barce a lot he has recently been rated worst La Liga signing of the year. So if we have to spend a lot of money on sh*t players, to sign world class, some people will be disappointed.
So shouldn't 'world class' involve how good players are. If so the last player we signed who was world class, would have been Cazorla, who has played for Spain and Podolski who has played for Germany.
So clearly we sign world class players, they may not be expensive, but they have talent, and they have featured for good national teams. The problem is unlike other teams who sign world class players, is we only sign a new one after we have sold one.