Arsenal Rumours Archive March 23 2012

23 Mar 2012 19:44:17
my old school mate is the chief football writer at the standard who has written today that podolski was at colney earlier in the week having a medical. He has told me previously he goes up there twice a week mostly so have no reason to doubt his article! I have never posted rumours before because i dont know any! however he is my mate and its just luck on this occasion that he has reported it! eds can confirm my non-rumour post cred.
Good news everyone!
Ricky the SG

My initial reaction is that this is complete bull. But just our of curiosity how far is Germany from London?

Depends what part of london but no more than a two hour flights i think

There has been a lot of noise about Podolski & I think he is on his way.

23 Mar 2012 17:11:15
{Ed027's Note - Hey guys, someone wanted to know what changes i want made in the summer, so here it goes...

GK: Well i want Almunia out, and I’ve heard Mannone is looking to join Hull permanently, so this would mean a new GK has to come in, i want some experience there, also Fabianski is out of contract too, so although Shezza has sealed his spot, we could be looking at a new look back up.

Defenders: Squillaci gone enough said, i also want Djourou to go, simply not good enough, promote Bartley and Miquel, and bring some 1 experience in who knows the league, I’m thinking Distin or Hangeland

Midfielders: Denilson gone permanently, Benayoun back to Chelsea, i want Lansbury to have a chance, and i want a quality playmaker, don't know who

Wingers: Miyaichi given a go, as he is seriously a great talent, Arshavin gone as i think he’s given all he's got, and he needs to go home......
Or and PODOLSKI

Strikers: Bendtner and Vela out permanently, Chamakh out as he’s completely lost what he had, what’s the point of even keeping park?
give Afobe a chance and hopefully Campbell gets a permit, i also think another forward would be needed if there are so many departures, the word is Matias Suarez, but i think we should of got Klose last year, id want Hunterlaar, but the thing is would he sit on the bench?

Staff: Bring in Keown to replace Rice

I agree with you ed and i think we will have a central attacking midfielder for sure! someone better than ramsey! looool

real goon {Ed027's Note - im a fan of ramsey, i think hes knackered, and will just get better, and he is much better when wilshers is playing

Jaaskaleinen in the summer. Out of contract and a great keeper. Already sitting in the bench at filament, so why not arsenal?

Clock end gooner

Both agree and disagree with you ed. As e replacement CD, I believe Vertonghen would be an better option than Hangeland. He will be cheaper, and can also cover for LB, and CDM. I also believe that Ramsey is no way near good enough and that we really need a worldclass ACM. I agree that we need a good backup-goalkeeper. My suggestion is a surprise.....not so well-known, it is Sten Grytebust of Aalesund. He will be the new national-goalkeeper in Norway soon. And Aalesund has been good at developing goalkeepers.....(Note Lindegaard of Man Utd). Podolski will be a great signing......but the most important thing, is to keep our players fit! Build a test-lab like they have in Milano....it is better to be preventive, than to heal! {Ed027's Note - i myslef wanted verthongen, but i thought whats the point hes just be on the bench, dont forget there are a load of clubs in for him

Ed 027. I knew you would not let me down when i suggested you would reply to the earlier post. I like the idea of Suarez being a back up or even playing alongside RVP in some games. This post along with Miss Arsenal's are good as they show that there will be a clear this summer and then we just need players that AW can get that add to the team spirit and performance. I am not myself in favour of any 30 mill players like Gotze or Hazard and would rather AW got back to his old instincts of finding good value but definately not more Squillaci's.
KJ

I believe we will sign:
1) a reserve keeper, as Fab looks likely to go.
2) A striker or two if RVP departs. Probably Podolski & another if RVP leaves.
3) A midfield player. Your guess is as good as mine! Too many names been mentioned.
I do not believe we will sign another CB, as we have Verm, Merts, Kos & Djourou. We also have Miquel & Bartley maturing well. Djourou isnt my cup of tea, but I think Wenger will keep him, as he is youngish & qualifies as an English player for squad purposes.
So its 3 or 4 players if RVP goes.

Almunia is out of contract in the summer and will be released.

GoonerDan

On the staff issue bould should be promoted,then bring keown in as a coach.

23 Mar 2012 15:10:25
I am not sure what section to put this in..

I am not sure how accurate this is but I will relay anyway.

There is word (from parties that know and deal with the player) that the Jack Wilshere situation 'MAY' be a little worse than first thought. There is even a train of thought that football at the highest level may be in doubt. I am not one for rumour mongering (as the Eds can attest by looking back over my posts. I have merely always commented not brought news.)
This may be one for Miss Arsenal to look into. But I can assure you that the sources are in the know. That is all I will and can say, as that is what I have heard 'almost' in its entirety save for the sources names, who shall remain anonymous.

Leading on from this.... IF the above is true, apart from being an absolute hammer blow to the club (I wouldn't take it too well either), I can see approaches for Gotze coming to the fore.

Kermit79

Yeah. good one.

Been hearing the rumours about Wilshere for a long time now, how many times has he been "just about" back already? Rumour I heard was out until at least after the Euros, but maybe never back.

Believable, if not begrudgingly. Like everyone i hope he returns fully fit and playing at the highest level as he was before but perpetual injury cant be healthy for his game long term.

NottsGooner

He wouldnt be the first talent that got destroyed by injury, but as an Arsenal fan, that really would be a massive loss. I hope he is back playing asap..

Wenger said he's training with the ball again and will be fit for the euros as long as he doesnt have another set back, and he is not an a arsenal fan he is infact a westham fan. People "in the know" really know sweet FA

23 Mar 2012 06:51:10
instead of wasting 30 million on Gotze, why not buy Gourcuff for 12 which is what his club said he could move for, then get Marko Marin for probably 10 and throw an 8 million bid in for Marvin Martin....might not get all 3 for 30 but we'd definitely get 2 of them. much better use of that sort of money. {Ed002's Note - And the wages? It really is not as simple as you think.}

Marvin Martin would cost WAY over 8m, gourcouff is a different type of player to Goetze altogether he's more like Arteta in his way of play, as he can dictate through passing but you won't see him make many runs with the ball, and on top of that he's getting on now and I can't see us taking him for £12m

Now Marin is interesting because he was touted to be as talented as gotze when he first hit the scene, of course he fell off the wagon along the way into mediocrity, but now he seems to be upping the game again, my only concern is he'd be a bmade into a winger by wenger not his favoured in the hole position

D {Ed002's Note - I think both Martin and Marin are far more viable options for Arsenal than the likes of Harzard and Goetze. Arsenal, AC Milan, Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs, Napoli, Juventus and Roma have all shown an interest in Marko Marin in the past. Perhaps Italy is the most likely destination, and I understand his preferred destination.

Dortmund, Lille, Lorient and Anderlecht have enquired after Marvin Martin, but Valencia and Arsenal have been most serious in the pursuit of the Socheaux player. I suspect a move in the summer is possible.}

Wasting?

wasting would be spending 50 million on a striker who cant score

I would buy players worthy of champions league performance.

Martin and marin dont play champions league and for me they do not possess the talents to play at on that stage yet.

Gotze won Europes best U-21 player award ahead of our own Jack wilshere and Thaigo from barcelona.

And yes i think he is better than jack, in terms of skill, pace and technical ability...but jack is still Mr arsenal of the future.

Gourcuff is not my cup of tea. We have plenty of midfield options once Wilshere & Abu Diaby are back.

I'd buy Menez from PSG and Gourcuff, both have played Champions League. leave Marin and Marvin for another year or two, wouldn't spend 30 million on Gotze.

Gourcuff would have been a good signing 5 years ago.

I would really like Christian Eriksen tho.

Gourcuff hasnt been the same after his injury, would rather get a young player who is good and only going to get better

Wenger would never £30 million on anyone.

Nuri Sahin and Marvin Martin...that'd be money well spent. Marvin would come because he's French..be interesting to see how long he'd stay....and Sahin because he's not getting a look in at Madrid....and wenger was in for him prior to his move to madrid...worth a shot...mind you he'll probably buy no one, now that we'll finish third....

23 Mar 2012 01:08:25
gotze, podolski, vertonghen + keep RvP = successful 12/13 so simple, get it done!

song wilshere
ox gotze poldi
rvp

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omg, wheres the baby oil?

You know, if you're implying what I think you're implying... you really shouldn't use baby oil for that sort of thing! Oil causes infections, always use something water based!

Its your rivals you want it to hurt use pepperspray and plastic lol


Yes I do think with 3 players we could annihilate the 'arseh0les' currently above us in the league :) Lets hope to see them brought in

CS