Arsenal Rumours Archive January 17 2013

 

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17 Jan 2013 23:42:25
A 30mil bid has not and will not be offered during this transfer window. I know of strong interest in both Kuzmanovic and A Sanchez.

Mbiwa is possible, talks have been held with Montpellier. However, there is no guarantee Arsenal will make an offer.

Timbo

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17 Jan 2013 23:36:27
Cavani rumour put to bed by Wenger, it is on Arsenal.com

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Yes, wenger realised that people will interpret his comments wrongly, any manager would say they admire cavani! he's not coming now or in the summer... just hope he gets diame and mbiwa - although I think he wants wanayama as he mentions players he wants are cup tied

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Well done Arsene, you've reverted to type. I always knew you were never serious about Cavani. You're scared to spend real money on real players. Go get Adrian. He's Europa league quality because that's where you're taking us.

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17 Jan 2013 23:25:48
Wenger said he likes Cavani and he is ready to spend on the right player.
Let's all go crazy! He's practically said that he is signing!!
Woooo I'm getting a cavani shirt!!

Get a grip guys,
He also said he likes Messi.

Hate to be the negative guy ruining all the fun but I'm just being realistic. There is no way we are signing Cavani.

Nick.

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Check arsenal.com he put the rumour to bed, he's not signing him

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It was good while it lasted. Just for a day there was excitment although everybody knew deep down it wasnt going to happen.Shows how desperate Arsenal fans have become.

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17 Jan 2013 23:24:43
Wenger going back on his word already. Now saying that he prefers to do his business in the summer. Also pretty much rules out Cavani so...... enough already!
He's either bluffing or it's going to be a very cold January indeed.

Slick Mick

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Yep its sounds like no one's coming this January.

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17 Jan 2013 23:18:40
Wenger is supposedly interested in Cavani.... That doesn't mean we will buy him! There are probably a lot of clubs interested in him, one that springs to mind is Man City, who would beat us in any transfer battle! I believe this could just be a PR stunt from Wenger to give us some hope and keep us happy. Believe it when you see him on the pitch in an Arsenal shirt guys!
Felliani would be a great signing and something we really need but again I don't think it will happen.
I am still hopeful that we will bring in a big name like the two I have mentioned but will to hold my breath.

Cavani, Zaha, Felliani, Lopez... I'm pretty sure none of us are fussed about who the player is as long as he is a big signing and shows intent from the board!
Would love to hear the eds opinion on Cavani

Brad {Ed002's Note - Napoli rejected two offers in the summer that equated to roughly 55M euros - one from Chelsea in cash and one another involving Giovinco and Matri plus a pile of cash that was offered by Juventus to no avail. Since then, significant interest has been turned away from Russia. A figure recently quoted that may ease a transfer is 70M euros.}

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How was Giavincho offered when Juventus only bought him in the summer?

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17 Jan 2013 22:59:51
just had an inside tip

the cavani thing is a rumour to get theo to sign, rumours of a main striker being signed will encourage theo to sign quicker

one of the reasons he has taken his time is that there is nobody to take the main striker position besides giroud, a world class striker would pretty much end his hopes, so he'd better sign fast

also, representatives are meeting with montpellier, not sure who for though, belhanda still on the cards to cover the wing for when theo moves up top or leaves in the summer, or mbiwa for some steel at the back.

when I hear more I will update you

the goon

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17 Jan 2013 23:56:32
so arsenal have made up a rumour of a massive signing coming to emirates just to get theo wallcott to sign? haha no
cavani is probably a rumour started by some random guy on twitter i.e geoff arsenal who has nothing better to do than create these rumours not knowing anymore than you or i. than because it was massively gossiped about over and over again the papers than posted as they have nothing more to post about arsenal transfers because wenger keeps his cards far too close to his chest for them to, know anything of any value.
wenger earlier when speaking to the press when someone mentioned cavani he said yes I like that player, nothing more was just humouring the press/gossip no conspiracy

ben gunner

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If theo wants to play striker wouldn't signing a world class striker like cavani make him less likely to sign since he would be less likely to play striker?

Just my 2 cents

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Geoff arsenal never mentioned any names. stop slating the guy. he merely said that they were planning a bid of 30 mil. get your facts straight before knocking someone.

Greg

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Just my two cents
i think you misunderstood, he said the RUMOUR was created to get him to sign. meaning if he didn't sign quickly they would start looking for another striker, ergo making theo sign more quickly. DOH

dave

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That's the point we were never going to sign him, it wouldve made walcott serious about signing to avoid arsenal buying him

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twitter never said it was cavani, neither did he say a deal had been done, I think he heard a maybe from somewhere and reasonably made an excited tweet, it is only arsenal fans desperation to show we are "still a big club" that got everyone scurrying for the keyboard. on this neither wenger no geoff arsenal have done anything wrong. I don't care if a player costs 30mill or 5mill if they are good. i'm much more concerned about having enough players in each position (lb cover, striker cover/wide rm cover etc) and the current talented squad developing a better will to win and doing their attacking and defensive drills more efficiently tbh

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Not sure if you guys know this but Geoff Arsenal works for Arsenal, there's a reason he has some inside knowledge

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17 Jan 2013 16:00:35
i know that everyone must be asking you but, ed002 (who once won the world poker championships with a set of top trumps).... do you know anything about a £30m bid for a player.... I truly expect a short answer as it is a twitter rumour!

hackney gooner {Ed002's Note - I don't know of any bid being made.}

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17 Jan 2013 21:04:47
Talks with Real Madrid, tv5 going to real end of season. Going to sign Zaha, Utd can't offer him first team that's why he'll choose arsenal. £9m plus add-ons. Watc this space.

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No because apparently they are linked with tottenham and that would be a bad move for their "relationship"

also if jose isnt going to be there why would they start signing people

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In current form, RM can have vermaelen, weak link so far. Makes the bfg look good

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The Bfg is GOOD in fact our best defender, positioning, calmness and communicating with other - only lacks pace

MB

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17 Jan 2013 20:09:24
Cavani, Dusan Basta and Mbwia. That is who we are getting.
Sources? Let's just say Gunnersaurus knows people in high places.

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You forgot neymar, benzema and xavi {Ed013's Note - Also Iniesta}

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17 Jan 2013 22:12:00
Then your source must be Chris Bonnington.

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Why do you think that's unreasonable? One big price tag and two defenders. The wadge from the likes of van persie, song, fabregas, nasri etc was bound to be split eventually, and that time is now I can confirm. (now being this window, most likely in last 48 hours).
Gunnersaurus

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He is correct - superb - i've just had these rumours confirmed by Malaga

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17 Jan 2013 20:06:50
word on twitter is that a £30 million bid was put in for brazilan star, neymar. I myself don't believe it, but would be a great signing.

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We won't get him for 30 mill more like 50mill {Ed002's Note - Post of the day.}

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Try doubling that

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The bazillian is willian! Please god someone listen!

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17 Jan 2013 19:16:02
Cavani now 2/1 to join Arsenal this window, there's been big betting on it since yesterday evening, was 16/1 at the weekend, someone must have good inside info

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More likely due to people going on sites like this, thinking they've got some kind of inside info and having a cheeky flutter. Similar to when the press continually link us with players, even though nobody inside Arsenal, including Arsene, has ever mentioned anything about these alleged targets, then everyone complains when another team buys them. Don't believe the hype!

Willesden Gooner

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That the bookies covering them self just in case. .. Few bookies lay these bets....no reflection on the volume of money put on......unless Harry tredknape is aware of the facts and lord on....

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If the bookies had an inkling it would actually happen itd be worse odds than 2/1.

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17 Jan 2013 18:43:06
Arsenal trying to do a deal with Everton for Fellaini 15 mill plus Arshavin.

Chris.

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Told you did he?

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I would literally be doing backflips

US Gooner

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Maybe throw in rosicky as well

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I don't know who Arsenal are in for but in his latest interview Arsene is in a confident mood, he's definitely on to something.

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17 Jan 2013 18:41:21
Good News for the Gunners!

It is reported that striker Theo Walcott who's contract was due to expire is to sign a new contract worth 100k with Arsenal.

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Hot off the press that one!

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How is this good news?

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He is not worth that much sign him then sell him in summer

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17 Jan 2013 18:36:02
cavani won't happen this window best we can hope for is fellani and theo signing his new deal

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Who wants that dope fellani? he's just a doppy mad man who gets lucky now and then, he's not technical what so ever and it puts me off because he runs like our french striker oliver.

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17 Jan 2013 20:13:57
let as dream atleast, until 31/01

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If we JUST got the fluffy haired Belgian destroyer I for one would be blinkin' happy!

Hackney Gooner

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Fellaini has 9 goals this season, as a midfielder that is great. he is also the right person mentally for the gunners and offers enough power to alow wilshere to relax a bit. sell diaby because although he has been great at getting injured I sadly don't see him being able to fulfil his potential. fellaini will add more than goals, he is a winner

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18 Jan 2013 08:32:47
Felliani "a winner" what has he won then? Having said that I think he is a very good player who would slip seamlessly into our team. He is very versatile can play deep holding role, a more advanced midfield role or even behind a main striker so would give us good options. Think I would still prefer a good old destroyer in midefield those, someone hard as nails with crunching tackles protecting the back four and distributing the ball to more technically gifted players such as Wilshire and Cazorla.

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17 Jan 2013 16:17:10
This cavani rumour is just that....a stunt to appease the supporters......We were close but he wanted to remain in Italy ....this PR gimmick will cost nothing and mislead a lot of people.....shameful....km

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Cavani is a £250,000 a week Man City type player, while Arsenal are a real football club with no cheat injections sorry cash injections.The sums don't equate.

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Ha ha that's the spirit! Great supporter's attitude here.

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How can you criticise Arsenal, claim it is to appease supporters and a PR gimmick, if they have made a genuine enquiry for the player but he opts to stay in Italy.
If Arsenal offered Barca £200m and Messi £500k per week, but he chose not to come, some of our support would still blame Wenger.
He can't win with some of our "fans"

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I think your missing the point.They make the bid knowing it won't be accepted and it looks to the fans like there trying to sign a star..

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17 Jan 2013 21:07:45
Why is Wenger not dismissing this story.....instead he comes up with a line about the bank manager being a neigbour.....Adding fuel to the fire if you ask me.Would love to see this transfer happen....but it wont......

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Just cause cavani could play for man city that dosent mean they would buy him. Suerez went to Liverpool right? Cavani isn't getting paid over our budget he is playing for Napoli by the way who won't be paying him anymore than we can.
Not saying its going to happen but if the bookies give it a 5/2 odds I would say its Got a lot more backbone than you give it credit for.

Also our debt has been pretty much cleared for the emirates which is why we haven't made the big buys that we used to. We bought bergkamp didn't we?

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The club have done NOTHING to say we are actively trying to buy cavani, stop misrepresenting it as some kind of ploy

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17 Jan 2013 15:50:06
Guys don't get your hopes up about Cavani. The odds of us signing him are unbelievably slim and it will only end in disappointment.

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Too late, my hopes are already up even though I realistically know there is a 2% chance of it ever happening.

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Well according to the odds of us signing him is 13/8, about 38% ;) {Ed002's Note - They are not the odds he will sign. You are not a Liverpool supporter are you?}

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17 Jan 2013 15:32:21
Maybe the 30 million is Fellani and Zaha combined? Any thoughts people?

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No chance they've given up on zaha because they expect walcott to sign a new contract within a few days and i'd doubt very much about fellaini aswell

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17 Jan 2013 15:31:45
whilst i find it hard to believe that we will land cavani, its now on that wenger has said he is one of the players under consideration, make of that what you will.

when walcott signs will be an indicator of when someone will sign, ie. if he signs this week a big signing will be made, if it is towards the end of the window then no one big is coming. this could be why wenger is now saying theo will sign this week...

the goon

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17 Jan 2013 14:56:38
Hi ed, arsene's mischevous remarks relating to wanting cavani are no more than playing games with the media. Cavami is in that top echelon of player whose value is worth way more than 30 mil. The napoli owners pay hard ball better than wet round the ears gazidis could ever imagine. Then there is cavani's hero status at naples. Second to only maradona in the fans hearts, then factor in the superstar salary edison would demand. Alas i would hold fire on popping down the armoury to get your cavani shirt. Still we got serie a, s best striker on our books, super nic and his groovy green pants
top gun

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17 Jan 2013 13:36:37
We will not be buying cavani. We had rvp, why would wenger sell the best striker in the world then spend 30-50 million on him makes no sense & he doesn't spend big I thought we would all be used to that by now. Our 30million signing will be Walcott. I do like the fellani rumours tho!

-Homesick-

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Dude Wenger has not sold RVP, he didn't sign a new contract, so he let him go. So your post makes no sense at all...

AustrianGunner

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Apparently Arsene is after Cavani, just on SPN

"He is, however, aware of the need to strengthen during the winter window, helping to appease a disgruntled fan base, and has admitted that Cavani and Zaha are among those currently under consideration.

Wenger said: "Cavani is a player that I like.

"Will he cost a lot of money? That's for sure. Nobody would deny that. Our banker lives just next to me at the moment and he is ready if we find the right player." "

very interesting but unlikely.

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Cavani is 4years yonger. Also VP decision was partly down to VP's antics at his first negotiation - was making demands about which players should be signed etc... wenger had a fergie moment about a player getting too big for his boots. According to BBC journalists VP was never actually offered a contract, just pulled aside before the Cologne game and told he was no longer in Wenger's plans.

Remember the relish with which he took captian's armband when he came on? There is a dutch interview with him on youtube where, judging by his reaction when talking about the contract, he comes across like he was pissed off/hurt about getting rejected in that way. Also v.funny to see his wife and kids calling him a traitor and how they will always be gooners!

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Van persie didn't want to stay, simple as that.

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Not quite,

RVP was sold because he would not sign a new contract, therefore could leave for free in 12 months, plus he was approaching 30 and injury prone.

Cavani, is world class, early-mid 20's, and would sign a 5 year deal.

If (a big if) we could pull this one off it would make perfect sense to me.

We use RVP'S money plus a bit more, pay Cavani the same as we were willing to pay RVP, get a top striker and on a long term deal!

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The difference is that RVP was engineering a move away anyway.. he wouldn't sign a new contract therefore we HAD to cash in on him. We didn't want to sell him in the first instance but had to.

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If Cavani comes to Arsenal, it will be to soften the news that Theo is leaving.
Braintreegooner

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Vpersie had 1 year left, and wanted to leave. So if we didn't sell we lose 24m. that's why we didn't keep him...

And tbh i've seen cavani play alot and imo he's better than vpersie.

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I agree, I'm not 100% beliving that this rumour is true.... but a couple of points... Van Persie didn't want to stay... that's why he was sold. As a friend of mine says.. £30 mil is apretty big rumour... and also, didn't the ol' Cazorla rumours start ina similar style (completely out of the blue with a clue as to how much was being spent)

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I am not saying we will buy Cavani - but what you are perhaps not considering in this post is that RVP would not sign a new deal, and he wanted to leave.

Metal Gooner

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Huh?

Maybe you missed the part where RVP refused to sign a new contract and thus would be leaving us for free come the end of this season.

Then we would be without RVP and also without the money to buy another striker....

ASyD

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To be fair Wenger didn't have much choice with Van Persie. He either had to sell him or lose him for free after a season in which he probably wouldn't have had his heart in playing. Plus I think it was a decent price for a player who is reaching 30 and injury prone. Although he is making that price look like a bargain at this moment in time.

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RVP has never at any stage been the best striker in the world, Tim Molloy

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Because RVP wanted to leave, why keep a striker who doesn't want to play for the club?

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There is a simple answer to this. are van Persie wanted to go. His contract was winding down and we faced the prospect of either letting him go on a free later, or take the £24m now. It was not Wengers choice. Many great players leave clubs only to be replaced by others equally as good. If not players would stay at the same club forever! As for Cavani, or other signings, I don't know any more than you do. But if it were so it would hardly be irrational in the circumstances.

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17 Jan 2013 13:17:11
hi eds, have arsenal approached napoli for cavani? a lot of rumours that a bid has already been tabled in the region of 30million pounds {Ed002's Note - Please read the posts.}

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17 Jan 2013 13:13:05
hi folks. just my two pence.
i don't see the worth in signing fellani from everton.
a great player no doubt. but my point is everton will want upwards of £22m, he will want big wages as he has proven himself in this country. He has excelled himself in evertons system this season sitting as second striker, but that's why there is intrest in him. he is second striker/advanced midfielder there and getting goals .last night we saw Jack play easily one of his best performances driving from midfield and if he stays in that position he will get goals too. fellani is something i don't think we need. if he sat back and defended/ broke up play all the time and was disciplined at that specific position and didn't score like he has this season then we wouldnt be getting the ridiculous prices being bandied about.it just strikes me that every time he scores then another million gets put on the price.
(christ im turning into wenger with those thoughts)
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People have to read up on Fellaini. He has said on more than a few occasions that his preferred role is CDM. He does not enjoy playing further forward. However I agree that his price will be heavily inflated as he plays in England.

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I agree with that comment however i do not think there are any players in the world that play defensive midfield that are worth the well over £22 million everton will want. however after a re-think, he is more versatile than I have given him credit for.
ally

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Fellaini himself believes that he would play better if he was played in cm or cdm and as there are not to many clubs looking at him because of the transfer fee which would probably be accepted closer to 15m, and as for wages again if there are not loads of teams after him and we can offer champions league football it would be similar to the arteta situation again.

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17 Jan 2013 12:06:41
Is it true that Arsenal have put in an improved offer of 12.5 million pounds for Adrian Lopez ' {Ed002's Note - I am not aware of an offer but interest remains.}

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17 Jan 2013 12:01:32
Ed, are we in talks with Edinson Cavani? {Ed002's Note - No, that I can guarantee.}

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Not in talks yet, but clearly there is interest.

Gooner Mike

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How can you guarantee that then ed? Not doubting your insider knowledge at all but seem dam confident on this matter. As I say just a question and not a trouble making post. Cheers {Ed002's Note - I have no idea how to answer that. Sorry.}

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17 Jan 2013 11:13:54
Eds, is there truth in the fact that arsenal had representatives at the Rennes - Montpellier match last night, any ideas who they could be taking a look at? Mbiwa, M'Vila, Belhanda? {Ed002's Note - I explained that last night.}

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So say it again or what is the reason of this site? {Ed007's Note - Is the search function not working?}

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17 Jan 2013 10:47:57
Ed if this 30mil bid for a player is true, who do you think it is most likely for cavani, goetze, fellani or someone else?

Personally I wouldn't mind as all these players would strengthen our team but I do think that cavani would cost a bit extra

Yorkshire gooner {Ed002's Note - I am not aware of a bid being made.}

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17 Jan 2013 08:11:52
Ed all this £30 million bid stuff sounds like utter nonsense to me but have you heard anything about it?

Thanks {Ed002's Note - I am not aware of a bid being made.}

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17 Jan 2013 07:41:23
Ed who do you reckon might take over from Arsene when he decides to call it a day?

Cheers {Ed002's Note - I really don't know.}

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16 Jan 2013 23:30:17
In view of our depth in defense i think it would probably be okay to put a bid for tested and trusted defenders which we all see week in week out in the EPL thelikes of Hangeland{fulham}, Huth {Stoke} they got the Ariel threat DM in Fellani {Everton}.Ed what do you reckon..? {Ed002's Note - I don't see it, sorry.}

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16 Jan 2013 23:04:15
edd is it true that arsenal was at rennes tonight to keep and eye on Montpellier mbiwa {Ed002's Note - Arsenal were indeed represented at the game. It would eb a reasonable assumption to say Mbiwa and M'Vila were of at least some level of interest.}

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16 Jan 2013 22:47:52
Ed what do you think about this cavani rumour

JW.10 {Ed002's Note - I know nothing of it.}

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Wenger has confirmed his interest in Cavani & acknowledged that he's very expensive but Arsenal now have the money to compete in the market for top quality players so why not.

He also stated that Walcott has basically agreed his deal it just needs to be signed.

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16 Jan 2013 22:26:03
hi ed, sorry to ask a stupid question you said we had representatives at rennes 2nite was that 2 look just m, bia or mvilla aswell, hust wondered as i heard redknapp earlier saying mvilla deal nearly done?

ty.1 {Ed002's Note - M'Vila is still available. Whatever Redknapp says.}

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There is a rumour that Harry Redknapp is Malaga Gooner....is that true?

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My only frustration here is, if Arsenal were at Rennes "looking" not whether or not we were there to view M'Vila, Mbia or uncle Tom flippin Cobbley, it's the fact that we there "looking2? I know when we are talking millions of quid we ant to get it right, but don't they know yet, whether or not they want them?
I mean wtf do our scouts do all day??
Max Frustrated Farnham {Ed002's Note - The scouts go and look at games - that is there job. There were also representatives from at least Chelsea, Lille, QPR, Zenit, Newcastle, Inter and Chievo there.

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16 Jan 2013 21:53:54
ED An why truth in Arsenal making a £30M bid earlier today?
If it is true i imagine its Cavani or Gotze
Wilmslow Gooner {Ed002's Note - No bid.}

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Hi Ed002,

I respect your hard work and opinions etc.
Not trying to pry too much into the 'magic circle', but how can you be so sure a bid has not been made, as surely these things are done in private behind closed doors to begin with at least?
As I have said before, if this is you Arsene your secret is safe with me. ;-)

Kermit79 {Ed002's Note - I am very confident that Arsenal has not at this time made any bid for Cavani. However, Arsenal has been told the amount it would take for an offer to be acceptable. THis is the same figure that was told to Chelsea a while back and Real Madrid & Juventus. Chelsea has recently further enquired about Cavani's availability.}

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We would never bib 30 mil 4 a player

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I think we all can confirm the interest.... its him opening his chequebook....

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Ed, and is that acceptable amount closer to the £45 million mark? {Ed002's Note - The figure quoted was 70M euros - say £60M for want of arument.}

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16 Jan 2013 21:39:37
Been watching malaga v barca after the arsenal match and malagas right winger who is left footed (i don't know his name please tell me) looks a quality player!
ED any interest in him from us? {Ed002's Note - I would guess that you are thinking of Buonanotte - there is interest from Palermo.}

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Buonanotte is class. Fast and nimble.

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17 Jan 2013 10:39:33
There is talk that arsenal have made a big bid for a player there saying it maybe, Götze from dortmand.
hope so but we will need to spend big money on a striker.

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Seriously what a load of absolute rubbish for a start wenger nor the board would agree to a fee this size - and a player of £30 million would command a wage that represents his £30 million fee - so again no chance with the club only just about to break the £100,000 with walcott so again further proof of how lame this story is - again M'vila £17 mill at the time - overpriced according to wenger, Mata overpriced at just over £20 million and so on and so on

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17 Jan 2013 12:05:45
Where will he play...other Areas in need of improvement

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To the above poster. The £30 million fee doesn't necessarily have to include wages. Gotze is young and therefore £100k sterling per week could suffice unlike an older marquee individual. Bundasliga wages are not all at the silly levels of Premiership. Gotze is currently on, in the region of, 90K EUROS a week (circa £75,000.)
The reason that M'Villa was seen as overpriced at £17m was because....he was. This has now been proved and born out with his contract running down and the fact he wants to move...and the fact we have not bid for him at his now very much reduced price, hence the potential impending move to QPR. Mata was apparently bid for and a deal was 'in principal' agreed, but Chelsea jumped in at the last minute and trumped us..not much you can do there...
So to recap. Financial issue coming to an end = money to spend. If a player is deemed available and at the right price he will be the subject of a bid, as long as he fits with the club ethos/plan etc. Wenger tends to be right on these, save for a few exceptions (I still think that Gervinho will come good, and I rate Giroud highly). A £28 million bid was apparently tabled for Gotze before, so why the disbelief now?
Whilst you may not agree with what I have put, as far as I can tell it is factually correct.
As the Eds have consistently said before, transfers are never straight forward at the best of times.

Kermit79

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17 Jan 2013 09:31:02
A couple of weeks ago there was talk of nani joining us as he's not getting games for utd, but that's all died down now. Anyone know if that deal is still on the cards and how much he's likely to cost?

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Alex F. once said he will never sell a good player to his rivals, and Nani is a good player, and would fit us perfect which makes him even better.
I guess he is on sale, but is waiting for a offer outside of england. Only eastern europe clubs could offer them money they probably want for him, as no Real Juventus or Inter will offer more then, I would say, 18mil. Arsenal could be the only one offering them good money with Nani staying in top league at top club. But I doubt it honestly.

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Not any where near 30m

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Ol' Red Nose has said he has no intention of letting Nani go

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We don't want or need him !

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Manchester United may be persuaded to sell the Portuguese winger for around £15mil however Sir Alex has said that Nani is part of Manchester United's plans.

Bailey

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Why would we want that micheal jackson look-a-like???

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I Dont want nani to join arsenal. He has the worst attitude i've ever seen

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17 Jan 2013 09:11:55
From the source that advised me when Wenger & Sol Campbell were arriving, I have learnt that Arsenal have triggered Fellaini's clause and trying to tie up personal terms. This was confirmed to a certain degree by Everton's sudden interest in players who play in Fellaini's position. Arsenal are fortunate to have spaces in their squad for further foreign purchases, which I am not certain the other Champions League teams in Premiership have. Particularly Man City & Chelsea seem extremely laden with foreign players. I am not certain about Man you & will endeavour to check all three clubs foreign quota.

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17 Jan 2013 00:40:53
Did anyone else feel with the interview that wenger made tonight, that we was close to a signing?

Or have i got it wrong.

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Absolutely, Walcott deal is agreed and the player we are negotiating with is Fellaini.

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I think the signing comes after Walcott deal. And I sense that this is because he is a forward player.

Thoughts on who it could be?
Adrian Lopez

Other guesses?

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Actually the Walcott deal has not been agreed by Walcott YET, the framework has been put in for him but he has made no agreement on the new contract, Lopez i hope not - the guy is a lame one season wonder player - look at Giroud, Gervinho all one season wonder and look how lame they are - we need experienced players not one duck wonders

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