Arsenal Rumours Archive July 26 2011

 

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26 Jul 2011 22:45:21
5 more REALISTIC signings to win the EPL:

Schwarzer (FABIANSKI IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH)
Moussa Sissoko (needed when Song goes to Africa)
Ciani, Hummels, Cahill or Jagielka (obvious why)
Baines or Cissokho (Gibbs isn't ready/Everton are broke)
Benzema (for when RVP get injured)

Excluding signings already made and youngsters and provided we sell one of Nasri and Fabregas.

If we sell both:

Bastos or Mata (to replace Nasri)
Ramsey (will replace Fabregas)

Agree if you think those signings would end the drought.
Disagree if you don't.

StEvE

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It is looking pretty unlikely that Cameroon will go to the African Cup of Nations so Song should be with us in Jan. Otherwise, it is pretty hard to disagree that these players would benefit the team. But there is simply no point getting your hopes up - AW has made it very clear we are not buying an LB or GK. And I would be very surprised if he paid the required amount in transfer fee or wages for Benzema. Looks like it may be one of those CBs though - I've still got a feeling we will end out with Cahill.

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Er... I was prepared to listen until you said Schwarzer. If you think he's good then fine but he is hands down one of the worst keepers in the prem and all 3 of ours show buckets more promise than he ever could FYI Fabianski IS good enough. When Wojcek was injured Fab was fantastic for us.

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Did you not see the Porto game, Newcastle game or Stoke games of recent times where he Fabianski played?

If you have and STILL think he's good you need your head examined. He was so tragic he looked like he had taken a bribe ffs

Ed(s) what is your opinion(s) of him?

StEvE {Ed001's Note - I think Fabianski is an awful keeper, Almunia is better and I think that says all you need to know about his ability (or lack thereof).}

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I hardly think AW would spend 20 mil for a guy to sit on bench for when RVP gets hurt

{Ed022's Note - Agreed. If Benzema signed and its a big if. I reckon AW would start him through the middle. RVP would make up another of the three attackers and Walcott/Gervinho/Arshavin fighting it out for the final place.

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Arsenal are not the sort of club, nor is AW the type of manager to pay 20 odd million for benzema just so he can sit on the bench.......Unless some sheik has bought the club overnight id say dream on with that one.

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I do agree that we need a goalkeeper and get rid of al and flappy but schwarzer is not the answer. given would of been a cracking buy but alas wenger will not buy a goalkeeper. if i was wenger though id ship almunia and flappy out send mannone out on loan and bring in Samir Handanovic of udinese. not too sure but i do believe he only has a year left on his contract (ed maybe you know?) i have seen him play a few times and this lad is so commanding its unbelievable. and hes amazing at 1 on 1's and penalties.

{Ed022's Note - Arsenal were strongly linked to Handanovic last summer and there was a lot of speculation regarding a move given our goalkeeping situation. However, nothing happened and no bid was made. I don't know how many years he has left on his contract and given what Wenger has said I very much doubt he will sign Handanovic or any goalkeeper for that matter...}

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Clearly they would help, but it's never going to happen that way so why get all excited about it... or better yet, why stop w/ them.
If we're just posting wish-lists, I suppose I would prefer Valdez to Schwatzer, Ronaldo and Messi to Benzema and Evra to Baines.

Then again, if money is no object, we'd be able to keep Cesc and Nasri too. If you're gonna dream, dream big

Andre in Michigan

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Ed Plzzzz tell dis guy off again lol...
BOSSARSENAL...

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Cant see sissoko coming in my opinion, but would love to see etienne capoue come as defensive midfielder. the lads a pure beast and would cost a lot less than sissoko

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26 Jul 2011 22:31:59
why is evryone so angry at nasri he said dont listen to the media he will tell us..plus i think we should [pressure evertone for jag and maybe persuade them with a lackluster player also a goal poacher is needed how about anelka back or maybe defoe they dont do too much but they will bang you 15-20 goals a season if giving a run in the team i feel steal in mid is needed aswell and have always said barton would be great maybe mata but only if fab or nasri leave and havent we missed out on shay given terrible.......

Joe the Gooner

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Anelka is past it and Defoe just had a horrid season. Not good enough for the spuds, no way he's good enough for us. Wouldn't want either of them, but an actual poacher would be nice. Jelavic from Rangers maybe?

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I think I agree with you, hard to tell without any full stops...

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Jelavic isnt as good as anelka and if you gave him 20 starts i reckon he wud bag 15 min. when e have providers like jack and VP. soorrryy mateey i will try full stops.

Joe the Gooner

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Yea, I thought about Anelka too: he's played for Arsenal already, he's French, he's still in good shape and can score you 15-20 if given the right kind of chance, plus he played for Chelsea and could provide some secrets to help us beat them Most unlikely to happen though..
Trinidad Gooner

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I think the nasri quote saying not to listen to the media was from his twitter account - i think the point with nasri is more frustration rather than anger ..

that quote is a month old by now so I think supporters just want to see the situation resolved once and for all.

Same goes for fabregas - Stay or go... either way - just get it sorted so we can move on

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26 Jul 2011 22:19:31
Looks like another target of ours has gone
BBC reporting Santi Cazorla has signed for Malaga

Have we got any attacking targets left?
Valencia are saying Mata is not for sale, Vidal has gone along with everyone else.
Only the Benzema/Ribery/Campbell links are left now arn't they?

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Be calm. we will sign who we need and noone more

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26 Jul 2011 22:15:58
Joey Barton will join before the start of the season. Barton and Wilshere will be the perfect midfield partnership, Wilshere can learn a lot about getting stuck in from him.

Clock-end gooner

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We're not signing barton

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Barton lol iss off would rather parker all day barton is trash.. would never respect that deal
AFC4LFE

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Omg joey barton that jail bird scum arsenal surly wouldnt attch them selves, with a player so ordinary and not up to the gunners standard, and most of all the type of man he is, , omg have we gone so low. hope its all hear say and man united was the team in talks with j, barton thats the team more suited for him, troubled midfelder past hes ordinary best, well lefts face it they took michael owen.gooner loyal fan

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Barton a jk relax relax defo crap unless joey barton hired to washjerseys the tidy the gunners dressing room.

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Everything said above I wholeheartedly agree with. I'd say Wilshere is just as feisty as Barton without his malice.

StEvE

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Someone who talks sense, a rare comodity on here every1 seems to be 12 with a panini sticker album and a copy of shoot, sorry i mean Championship Manager

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26 Jul 2011 21:39:49
Hello everyone. I'm an avid reader of this site and i've posted a couple of times myself. I have never had a source and I always spoke from my opinion, based on watching interviews and studying Arsenal in General.

It now turns out that someone I know is involved in the football industry (i can't get more specific than that). We was both busy so I asked him a couple of questions. The reason i'm posting the following is because this website has given me so much entertainment (even though the rumours aren't as accurate as i would like) that I want to share the genuine info I do have.

Note: This is the situation right now, things may change:

1. Arsenal HAVE money, and plenty of it. The issue is that Wenger refuses to spend it. Arsene Wenger feels his fingers have been burnt too many times with big money signings (why he believes that i don't know).

1.1. Arsene Wenger has problems dealing with strong personalities, especially big name players who he didn't develop, which is why he looks a lot for young players or players under the radar.

2. Arsenal are looking at left backs. (no names, this was a real brief convo, and we was both busy)

3. Arsenal will only sign a centre half for what they are worth (no paying over the odds). They are not prepared to bring in a centre half until they find one that is either 'special' or someone they can get value for money for (in other words, cheap)

4. Bendtner will leave to either a german or spanish club for around 12 million

5. Arsenal are not looking for a goal keeper (which we both thought was a mistake, I believe Schezny could be a good keeper, but he is a risk in a season where we need to win things.

6. Arsenal are a 'glorified selling club': With this self sustaining model crap, in a world where the only one person in the class that does do their homework is punished, Arsenal see selling big players as part of their revenue streams.


7. I didn't ask about nasri our cesc, but as soon as i do i'll post it here, and it may be the last time I post info, as i don't want to compromise my source.

P.S. I believe my source not only because he is an honest person, but also because he is an arsenal fan as well as I am.

Millz

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Doesnt Sound To Bad Id Be HAppy With Enrique, Cahill Dont Rate Samba, A Good Holding Midfielder Maybe Gago?, Fab To F*** Off And Replace Him And Big Benzemaaaa. Real Have a Big Squad And I Heard Jose Wants To Play 433 Hopefully They Buy Neymar Or Tevez.

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Been talking to a t**t like Perry Groves? Or just listening to too much TalkSport?

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26 Jul 2011 21:11:12
Arsenal are to bid 6m for anderlecht's Lucas biglia the tough-tackling midfielder we need as song would be an excellent back-up for cdm & cb, where he played against villa at the emirates last season with vermaelen. I thought it was the most solid defensive performance of the season. (we had conceded both goals in the 1st half SQUILLACI's fault)

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26 Jul 2011 21:08:29
AW has admitted we need a new defender and we all know the obvious targets... E.g (cahill, jagielka, samba) so expect to see one of them and of not one of them there will definitely be a new CB. Apart from that I can only see one new signing and that would be a replacement for either Nasri or Fabregas. If both leave we will still only get one. He will put is trust in wilshere and ramsey. I'm not sure who it will be seeing as Mata and canzorla (spelling not sure) have been ruled out. Theo will go upfront so no more additions there and frimpong will challenge song for his place. Miyaichi will also be promoted to challenge arshavin on the left with Gervinho on the right.

:)

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26 Jul 2011 19:47:16
just watchn AUDI CUP n i can tell u that even barca have clowns in tgsir team...pinto makes almunia look worlclass

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I saw it too he is useless

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Valdez Isn't Great Either

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If Barca were to get two or three injuries in the coming season, they will be really vulnerable. In my opinion the best way to counter Barca would be a 3-4-3 and put on lots of pressure as they try and pass the ball around. I think in there defence and goalkepper positions they only have two good cover players in Maxwell and Milito.

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26 Jul 2011 18:48:21
Has anyone else thought that in Szcezesny we may have a World class keeper for 20years?
So I dont know why people want us to buy a new Keeper

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How old is he 10

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Sczcheny is world class, but if he gets a long term injury, we'd be f****d

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Because we need more than one keeper Lord give me strength...

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Well if he goes as long as Van Dar Sar we will have 20 years

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How can people not comprehend that you need more than one keeper? How stupid are some people for Christ sake

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Because we need to stop thinking about the future and more about whats happening NOW

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Fabianski is pretty good so I think we are really well covered. Just remember what Seamen had in front of him. The issue is the defence and defensive midfield (although I have to say that Frimpong looks pretty bloody good)

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Hes not world class now maybe he will be but believe me hes got a long way to go

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World class?? lol. no where near it, that phrase is thrown around too much these days, he aint gonna be number 1 for 20 years go back to your shoot magazine lol. to be a worls class keeper you have to play on an international stage. like it or not here are the most prolific "world class" keepers in the prem, past and present.
Seaman
James
Schmichael
Van Der Sar
Shilton
Hart
Cech
Jaskalina (spelling)
Friedel
Riena
Grobbalar

shez is and will never be this good he aint seaman and AW knows that. We should've bought Schwartzer when we had the chance he is bordeline world class but needs to kick it with a higher level team.

We have the most untrustworthy bunch of keepers ever at the club,
Shez (there is still doubt but hope)
Flappy (inept and unconfident)
Almun (below par and averager)

the best keepers at the club are Vito and Shea but you need a 30+ GK the older a GK is the more confident he is simple how many young GK's are at the top of there game right now?

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I agree, Fabianski was doin really well last season before his injury. Our defense is the problem, but does anyone think it could be more the fact that we have only 2 defenders. song always goes forward, our wing backs are always forward that leaves the 2 cb's yh squillaci is about as good as a donkey but our other cbs are pretty good, TV is very good.
BD

{Ed022's Note - Am I to take it you're not Squillaci's biggest fan?}

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26 Jul 2011 18:32:40
Been told that Wenger has his sights on Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, he shoots and scores from outside the box and can also score with his head, which we have been missing. Will be the signing that we need. Finchley Gooner..

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No chance when they want like 50+ for him

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No doubting his ability- but yeah way too much money, unless arsenal go crazy for the 1st time - which sorry to say I can't see happening

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Yes all Arsene does is window shops

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26 Jul 2011 18:06:47
I know the speculation has died down recently. But I would love to see Vertonghen in an arsenal shirt this season, like Vermaelen he can play as both CD and LB. I think they can make a great partnership at the back, and he can provide solid cover on the left should Gibbs and Traore fail to impress. I don't think we'd have to break the bank to secure his signature either. Any thoughts on this edd?

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CB wise i'm not too sure on what Wenger is up to, excluding the everyday Cahil and Jags rumours, though i personally thing 12 mil for Samba would've been perfect. LB however i believe we deffo need someone, as Gibbs is good enough but Traore is by no means up to scratch. Watching him on the Asian tour he was a mess. He was sliding all over the place just to put in simple tackles. And with our ridiculously stubborn HIGH back line, we will most certainly need someone at a higher level. Baines would have fit perfectly but its extremely unlikely.

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Fully agree and he can also play in the defensive midfield role if needed too, very versatile player

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26 Jul 2011 16:24:38
Will Arsene increase his bid for Jags?

I think we're bidding on the wrong Everton CB. I'd much prefer Heitinga.

{Ed022's Note - I would expect a bid of around £14m soon...Just my opinion though before someone starts moaning that it doesn't happen...}

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This is what gets my back up, 14m for Jags when 3m more and you could have Cahill who apparently good friends with wilshere (improving team spirit). Dont seem how we can continue beingg soo tight when we charge the most for season tickets

{Ed022's Note - £14m will still be rejected knowing Everton and it will probably take another couple of million thrown in on top to get Jagielka who (in Wenger's eyes) is the better out of the two.}

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Please no... an overrated, overpriced, barely 6ft paceless centre back is the last thing we need.

{Ed022's Note - Ok we'l stick with Squillaci instead...}

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Jagielka is 29 soon, why are prepared to pay £14M for him and yet baulk at the option of signing Cahill or Samba

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Edd Is Heitinga Any Good?

{Ed022's Note - Footballs a game of opinions. IMO he isn't great. Hasn't exactly set the world alight at Everton has he? I don't think he would be a good signing...}

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Who is ed??
new to this site

{Ed022's Note - Ed is any of the Editors who oversee the posts on a fan page. Im Ed022 and edit the Arsenal page but there are other Ed's such as Ed007, Ed002 and Ed025 who also regularly update the posts on here.}

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Heitinga is worse than jagielka. Seriously people need to stop writing rubbish on here

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Heitinga is much better than Jagielka, and is a more suitable fit for Arsenal's style of play. You Brits overrate your own players so much it's laughable. Just for context:

Heitinga: Age 27, 70 total caps for a World Cup finalist.
Jagielka: Age 28, 9 total caps for a decidedly mediocre national team.

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I would rather have samba, who is always goes into tackles strong and is in good positions all the time

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26 Jul 2011 15:56:11
arsenal will sign joel campbell


watford gunner

{Ed022's Note - It would be surprising after he blew out a meeting with the club a week or so ago...}

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LOL Wenger's so stubborn if Messi blew us off and decided afterwards to come he'd tell him we don't want him anymore. NO CHANCE IN HELL

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26 Jul 2011 15:49:09
JET IS GONE
he was a good squad player
1732

{Ed022's Note - Sad as it is, he made one start and 4 sub appearances (Carling Cup mainly.) Given that he is 20yrs old, if he hasn't made it into the Arsenal first team by now he probably never will. A decent player but not quite to the Arsenal standard.}

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A promising youngster, but never Arsenal standard, nor Premier League for that matter.

{Ed022's Note - You essentially repeated everything I just said...}

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Not sad at all. Not good enough. We need to be more ruthless with our players. Bendtner, Almunia, Rosicky, Denilson, Senderos, Cygan, Fabianski etc have all been kept about 2-3 seasons too long. That's just off the top of my head. Squillaci has been here a year too long already haha pure s**te.

StEvE

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26 Jul 2011 15:30:33
One transfer we need to get back to the good old days. DAVID DEIN. Put arsene in his place, kept an eye on the youth and knew how to pull off a transfer. Sod the board, there only in for themselves DEIN was a fan.
dannyboiii

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How are there possibly 6 UNBELIEVABLE on this David Dein was the man.... A true Arsenal legend who cared about the Club and not lining his own pocket

in fairness though in realtion to your post, if Wenger was good under Dein, was is he not good under Gazidas?? Its a question that only Ivan Jackass can answer

{Ed022's Note - People put unbelievable as the chances of him returning in the current climate and circumstances is slim and none. I too would highly value Dein and think he was a fantastic addition to the club but I would also say unbelievable as I think it won't happen anytime soon...}

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I know full well that Dein will never come back. However no I dont rate Ivan Gazidas as i think he will do as Wenger says were as Dein would have send 'No' or 'how about we try...'. I rate Wenger very highly and always will but he need to be managed and not have control over everything. Needs to go back to where he would tell the Board or Dein i would like this player, this player and this player and they would sort it out and let Wenger enjoy his holiday before he has a heart attachk ( we've all seen hime through out the season, you know his close)
dannyboiii

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I think the only way dein would return to the club is if usmanov takes control of the club which isnt going to happen anytime soon ..

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26 Jul 2011 15:11:09
So, Argentine midfielder Fernando Gago is keen to end his Real Madrid misery by securing a return to former employers Boca Juniors...

And we aint in for him, why? I rate this guy highly, just a pity things have gone so sour for him, he would be a great addition to the squad and would not cost alot.

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The reason arsenal are not in for him is because arsene wenger is not in for anyone. he thinks our squad is good enougth already

{Ed022's Note - What are you? His conscience? How do YOU know what Wenger thinks? You are NOT Arsene Wenger.}

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Alright so Arsene Wenger wont sign anyone else... Seriously mate, did you miss your medication today??

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26 Jul 2011 14:57:08
Just consider Mata and Jags - total cost 37M - 40M tops.

We got rid of the Clichy / toure / adebayor / hleb = 59M

We brought er..err..maybe 20M spend (help me out here please ed who'd we buy)

So I'm pretty sure were sitting on net of 39M..we got the cash

Dont give me the rubbish that we cant compete, we generate enough cash.

{Ed022's Note - What about Baines to start as 1st choice left back with Gibbs slowly intergrated.}

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You know as well as me ED022 that that will not happen Man City were priced out of him

Mong Out

{Ed022's Note - Everton are broke. £15-£20m would surely seal a deal...}

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After the first 3 pages of comments I have read from Arsenal supporters i am surprised at the lack of discipline shown. Andrey Arshavin should be given a second chance until January to prove he is worth keeping. We need to sell Almunia and Fabianski whalst keeping Schezny as a second option. We should buy someone with expirience such as Shay Given, Mark Schwarzer or Tim Howard. For the defensive section I believe we need to sell Schalachi and Emmanual Eboue to get some mony for a centeral defender to partner Vermaelan. I think Christopher Samba would be a good buy. Our midfield has much to be desired. Cesc Fabregas has played badly this season and I believe HE DOESN'T WANT TO play for us anymore so I say sell him and use the money to buy an experianced player who could hold the midfield together e, g, Charles N'Zogbia or Ashley Young BUT NOT SCOTT PARKER OR CHARLIE ADAM who i believe are not good enough for us Our strikers are not brilliant. I say sell Bentner and test Chamakh the same as Arshavin because to be fair Chamakh hasn't had much of a chance. We need to buy Karim Benzema to partner RVP. That transfer should go down well with Wenger as Benzema is under the age of 24 Arsenal's appartent transfer age limit Thomas Vemaelan and Samir Nasri should be captain and vice captain respectivly. To finish i'd like to say that if Arsene Wenger and Arsenal fail to win a trophy this season the although it is sad i believe it would be time for Arsene Wengars dismissal as Arsenal Manager and time to bring in some fresh blood. ALL HAIL ARSENAL

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After reading all that I'm a bit perturbed by your mental discipline: 1. Shay Given, Ashley Young both transferred already - If we wanted N'Zogbia we would have bought him years ago. It's not exactly news that Fabregas wants to leave and worst of all, Nasri as captain What planet are you on? The guy wants to leave on the cheap or go on a free next year, either way he wants out. Giving him the armband would be a disaster waiting to happen. Benzema, would be good but if we were in for him, we would have made a move already. Expect to see one or two more signings but nothing marquee.

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Why does Arshavin need a 2nd chance to prove himself again? with 11 assists to Nasri's 1, I for one don't think he done too bad. Trust me, if he gives it 100% the guy is class, he showed glimpses of it in our last friendly. I dont understand the mentality of some people.

SG

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Baines is exactly what we need finally someone talking some sense

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26 Jul 2011 14:51:58
ive got a sneaky feeling that sami nasri is indeed man utd bound, whether it be this summer or nxt, i dont see him joining man city .

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Nasri will go to who ever offers him the most money. I bet if they offered him enough he'd even sell his own mother (personal opinion though, got a sneaky feeling chelsea will cum in with a late offer, 15m and kalou, we all know how much wenger rates him)
dannyboiii

{Ed022's Note - Sorry but Kalou is utter s***}

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Personally if chelsea were interested id bite there hand off for 8m and alex but seems unlikely, kalou can play quite a few positions though and boy knows how to find the net under wengers wing think he could be half decent
dannyboiii

{Ed022's Note - I just think we can sign someone who is a bit better than "half decent..."}

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After the first 3 pages of comments I have read from Arsenal supporters i am surprised at the lack of discipline shown. Andrey Arshavin should be given a second chance until January to prove he is worth keeping. We need to sell Almunia and Fabianski whalst keeping Schezny as a second option. We should buy someone with expirience such as Shay Given, Mark Schwarzer or Tim Howard. For the defensive section I believe we need to sell Schalachi and Emmanual Eboue to get some mony for a centeral defender to partner Vermaelan. I think Christopher Samba would be a good buy. Our midfield has much to be desired. Cesc Fabregas has played badly this season and I believe HE DOESN'T WANT TO play for us anymore so I say sell him and use the money to buy an experianced player who could hold the midfield together e, g, Charles N'Zogbia or Ashley Young BUT NOT SCOTT PARKER OR CHARLIE ADAM who i believe are not good enough for us Our strikers are not brilliant. I say sell Bentner and test Chamakh the same as Arshavin because to be fair Chamakh hasn't had much of a chance. We need to buy Karim Benzema to partner RVP. That transfer should go down well with Wenger as Benzema is under the age of 24 Arsenal's appartent transfer age limit Thomas Vemaelan and Samir Nasri should be captain and vice captain respectivly. To finish i'd like to say that if Arsene Wenger and Arsenal fail to win a trophy this season the although it is sad i believe it would be time for Arsene Wengars dismissal as Arsenal Manager and time to bring in some fresh blood. ALL HAIL ARSENAL

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26 Jul 2011 15:01:01
Ed/posters do you think there is any chance of Pep Guardiola taking the reigns at Arsenal in the near future, ie when Arsene leaves/is sacked?

Ben

{Ed022's Note - As I have stated before, regardless of what happens this season, Wenger will NOT be sacked. Given what he has done for the club he deserves to walk away not be pushed. Sacking the clubs all time most successful manager is not something I can see the board doing. He will walk and keep his legacy in tact. As for Guardiola, I wouldn't rule it out but would be very surprised if he did come to us...}

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Cant understand the junk your saying arsene is an amazing manager and the best the club had or ever will in my opinon and any other loyal arsenal fan that has a brain between hes two ears. aug 31 transfer window closed im sure as always A.W will do whats best for the club the team and the fans. hate having to reply to an person comment like this but for true fans i had to say wot others are thinking.

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After the first 3 pages of comments I have read from Arsenal supporters i am surprised at the lack of discipline shown. Andrey Arshavin should be given a second chance until January to prove he is worth keeping. We need to sell Almunia and Fabianski whalst keeping Schezny as a second option. We should buy someone with expirience such as Shay Given, Mark Schwarzer or Tim Howard. For the defensive section I believe we need to sell Schalachi and Emmanual Eboue to get some mony for a centeral defender to partner Vermaelan. I think Christopher Samba would be a good buy. Our midfield has much to be desired. Cesc Fabregas has played badly this season and I believe HE DOESN'T WANT TO play for us anymore so I say sell him and use the money to buy an experianced player who could hold the midfield together e, g, Charles N'Zogbia or Ashley Young BUT NOT SCOTT PARKER OR CHARLIE ADAM who i believe are not good enough for us Our strikers are not brilliant. I say sell Bentner and test Chamakh the same as Arshavin because to be fair Chamakh hasn't had much of a chance. We need to buy Karim Benzema to partner RVP. That transfer should go down well with Wenger as Benzema is under the age of 24 Arsenal's appartent transfer age limit Thomas Vemaelan and Samir Nasri should be captain and vice captain respectivly. To finish i'd like to say that if Arsene Wenger and Arsenal fail to win a trophy this season the although it is sad i believe it would be time for Arsene Wengars dismissal as Arsenal Manager and time to bring in some fresh blood. ALL HAIL ARSENAL

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Well im not sure about guardiola...i think having cesc on his team should mean he will stay longer...but i dont think a manager change would really matter for barcelona...

Guardiola was linked with Chelsea, Roma, City. All of whom have got new managers and good ones too. I think AVB tactics at chelsea should work...hes the anti mourinho...although i personally love mourinho for how he can destroy the game yet make it look like he enjoyed it and come out with the comments he does...

I do think wenger has one more year to win a trophy...he cant continue not winning...even ferguson would be kicked out...I think wenger knows this.

He has to win the premier league or win any trophy even the carling cup and make sure we get a top 4 spot...if not...wenger will be moved up or relieved and someone new will be bought.

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Unlike the ed, I do think Wenger can be sacked, and to be honest if he doesn't spend when money is available, and we don't start the season well, he will be out before Christmas. Many, many fans have had enough, and will make their feeling clear at every home match, possibly starting with the Emirates Cup

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I think Wenger could be sacked. Kroenke is a business man not an Arsenal fan, I don't think he cares about the history or Wengers legacy.

I would doubt that we'd come out and say that he was sacked, it would be more of mutual agreement type of thing.

As for those that say Wenger is the best manager, he was good but he has long since passed his sell by date.

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26 Jul 2011 14:15:58
wouldnt mind cahill and TV at the back but would be just as happy to see mat hummels or a subotic come in, shame we missed out on vidal seeing as he only went for 11mil would of been a better version of song, cesc going will be fine just hope nasri does stay and see how he fairs in the central role although wouldnt mind playing RVP there behind a walcott or gervinho, who looks to be more drogba than kalou (although its still early). juan mata if cesc and nasri do leave would be nice i would much prefer him to hazard due to league played in and experience etc. other than that i think we should be fine, all this talk of us dropping out top four is rubbish, the teams a year older and surely would of learnt from last season also ramsey is back on track and will slowly develop a partnership with wilshere in the middle just hope it aint a lampard, gerrard dilemma

As always in Wenger i trust................for now

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26 Jul 2011 14:44:50
Arsenal need to sort out a new accountant, I will happily takeover that job and buying players I am 90% sure I could do a better and quicker job and still keep the club in the same financial position. Let AW deal with the football and stop let him negotiate he is like one of those hagglers when you try and sell something and you want to hit in the face.

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It is crazy it is almost like they are planning for no CL football next season hence no spending, lost £30m income from no CL = no transfers whatso ever, slippery slope. Look what liverpool have done net spending (downing, adam, henderson + others) + swapped a legacy player past his best (torres) for new fresh talent (suarez and carroll)

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26 Jul 2011 14:42:33
im a rangers and arsenal fan, but has anyone heard about Bartley coming back to ibrox or loan or that?

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26 Jul 2011 14:18:53
I want everyone on here to give wenger one more year.

Yes he has done nothing...but if he truly believes he can win something with what he has...then fine...i will believe another year.

But if this year is another bust...then i want him out of there..atleast spend the money and fail...not spending and failing is another theory all together.

Im not asking for benzema or messi or ronaldo or tevez or aguero, or pastore or neymar..im realistic.

But i think arsenal can afford 22 million on Mata and 15 million on Jagielka...if that does not go down and cesc is sold...i dont really give a monkeys arse what nasri does...then i call on all of you...end of 2012 season...lets lineup outside the emirates and ask for wenger and kroenke to leave.

{Ed022's Note - I have said before and will say again, Wenger knows he is on borrowed time with some sections of the fans. Given that we have not won a trophy for over six years then he knows this summers transfer activity is massive for him. I still believe he will pull a rabbit or two out of the hat.}

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Wenger has been a superb manager, finding talent at reasonable cost & moulding them into world class players. Without placing ourselves into huge debt like Man U or having sugar daddies like Chelsea & Man City, it is virtually impossible to compete. Whats the answer if Wenger goes, as it is virtually impossible to match the job he has done without spending hugely & even then there is no guarantee of success. My dream team would be Usmanov, Dein & Mourinho, what are the chances of that happening?

{Ed022's Note - Zero, zilch, nada, nil, none, impossible, not gonna happen, never, you wish, pure fantasy. Shall I go on?}

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Wenger has had too many 'one more years' for my liking. He aint going to change. Ed - I admire your optimism but I think the hat is empty of rabbits.

Wenger 'has' been a superb manager in the past but football is about more than scouting for rough diamonds and selling them. Its about winning

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Ok all these people saying wenger should go. would you prefer us to try and complete financially with the big boys and put our future at risk? we have a great team with a few areas that could do with tweaks but i for one believe this CAN be done without spending millions. and yes i know 6 years without a trophy but tell me one club that hasnt had a dry spell? in wenger i do trust. and there is absolutely NO chance wenger will get sacked.

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I want Arsene to go. Let me remind you that its Arsenal Football Club not Arsenal Financial Club.

10 years ago no one cared about self sustaining models, we only care now because its our excuse for not winning.

I'm not saying spend a billion but we have money to spend responsibly so use it

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I still totally support Arsene. He really made some world class players. But it dont make any sense if these players go out when they "grow up". That is not building a team for the future. I dont care about clichy, hes not good enough anyway, so AW didnt offer him a new contract. But in Nasri's case, i don't know what AW and the board were doing. You cant let this kind of player running in last year of his contract.
And that is for me the biggest mistake of AW. Hope it wont happen again...

D-Gunner

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26 Jul 2011 14:16:47
arsene please sign mata and cahill

{Ed022's Note - Pleading for Arsene to buy players on here is a new strategy. Let's hope it works...}

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Mata is out of the question he'll never leave valencia

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26 Jul 2011 14:13:53
Anyone notice that Gervinho took Clichys old number 22...I find this strange as surely if we werent planning to sign any other attackers then he would have taken the no.9??

What number is benzema again?

Benzema will sign once Neymar/Tevez go to Madrid.

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Its being kept for Lukaku i personally think, i have been saying this for some time now, so i better be right..... Also Benzema is number 11.

{Ed022's Note - I am a massive fan of Lukaku and feel he would be better for us than against us as he has "the Drogba effect". We all know what a nightmare he is against us. Benzema would cost far more in fees and wages than Lukaku so that would swing it towards Lukaku although we already know that Chelsea were/are keen...}

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Benzema is No.9. look at the madrid website

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I agree 100%, i have wanted this to happen and genuinely dont feel Chelsea will make the deal, placing him upfront with RVP and Gervinho would be AWESOME.... And as far as i nkow we do have recently signed some club agreement with Anderlecht (I THINK).... This could stand us in good stead..

{Ed022's Note - Anderlecht and Arsenal did discuss a partnership in great detail in May/June 2011. However, to my knowledge, nothing has been agreed or signed in any partnership. The fact the clubs are on good terms though won't hurt...}

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He will take 27 when Eboue leaves, that is his number and he even worse a chain with G27 on it the other day. It can be seen somewhere on the Arsenal website.

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Arsenal released a statement before the FC K ln game that squad numbers were used and those numbers would not be permanent. Not saying that one of Lukaku/Benzema/whoever won't be joining. Just that 22 isn't Gervinho's permanent number. This is reinforced by the fact that you can't buy a Gervinho kit on the Arsenal website yet because they don't know what number he'll be wearing.

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26 Jul 2011 14:13:47
Arsenal to sign Alex for 10million from Chelsea

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26 Jul 2011 14:11:57
Do you want Nasri to stay?
Click Believable for yes and unbelievable for no

{Ed022's Note - I want Nasri to stay. I think he will.}

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Why is every1 really putting they dont want him to stay? he got 2nd best player of the year, you want him to go because ?

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Its probably non arsenal fans coming on here doing it

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Because they are Muppet's mate, they believe what they read in the papers even after the geezer told people not to. They don't know their Arsenal's from their elbows.

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26 Jul 2011 14:11:14
Do you want Fabregas to stay?
Click Believable for yes and Unbelievable for no

{Ed022's Note - I want him to stay. I think he will go.}

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He wants to go...let him go and end this pathetic saga...but only for 40m or the highest bidder, we do not owe him a return to Barca with 4 years on his contract

{Ed022's Note - He will refuse terms with anyone but Barca. Then what?!}

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We cannot have a captain that does not want to play for us...

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26 Jul 2011 13:32:21
ed i was really confident at the start of the transfer window that we were going to sign quality players, but im seriously wrried that we are gonna be left behind as our transfer acumen is awful. do you have any suggestions who we will sign ?
thanks


clock-end gooner

{Ed022's Note - I too was full of enthusiasm before the window opened thinking we'd "do a man utd" and sign 2 or 3 players so they can have a full pre-season with the team. However, this has not happened so now we must play the waiting game and expect a couple of signings mid to end of August now...}

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26 Jul 2011 13:58:28
Its 4 days before the emirates cup starts and we are no where near signing any players. The Emirates cup should be used as an opportunity to integrate new players and get them used to each other and the way we play, prior to the premiership kicking off.

Wenger will not sign any major players. He never does.

Expect a transfer deadline day deal to be done for some washed up has been (silvestre, squalaci, Campbell etc) as per usual.

Joke of a club. Profitable business.

Wenger out.

AH

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You don't have to support them. run along i hear man city may fit your fantasy football needs.

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We signed Gervinho?? Signed Jenkinson... So what are you talking about?

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Im disappointed that we didnt sign a CB as soon as the window opened. This then would give time for him and TV5 to develop a partnership through the pre season tour/emirates cup.

{Ed022's Note - Thats what I was saying! It isn't the best preparation going into a really tough few weeks that start the season...}

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Go and support another team. You sound like a Spurs fan anyway.

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Why is it that anyone who questions Wenger is slagged off as a plastic fan by some on here - prove us wrong by logical arguement by all means, but you are name calling like 6 year olds. If you really beleive Wenger is the answer after 6 trophyless years, and current team situation good luck with that. We support he club, and no player or manager is bigger than that

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Its not that he is slagging Wenger, his post is ridiculous, We have not signed anyone.... We obviously have, both scored on Saturday, except one was in the wrong end .....

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26 Jul 2011 12:39:27
Just noticed..

Clichy - 7 mill
Eboue - 4 mill
JET - 1 mill

Gervinho - 11 mill
Jenkinson - 1 mill

So basically wenger has only spent his transfer on gervinhos salary and jenkinsons salary...which wont be more than 4 million combined...so he still has 31 million to spend...+ Cesc money...comeon man spend it...damn u

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Has eboue definitely left then?

{Ed022's Note - As of 1.30pm on Tuesday, no. Its all speculation at the moment...}

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So 60M to spend this is before bendner goes to (10m) and even maybe arshavin 12m, think we will be stuck with almunia atletic madrid have got the new chelsea guy on loan:
Cahill 17m
Mata/Hazard 20m
not sure about the rest, leave the left back as is, can 't help think we need a striker this campbell will not carry the load if RVP is injured

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Your stupid if you think Wenger is going to spend £70 million after Cecs goes. £30 million max.

Mong Out

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You forgot to mention that AW is also savings the salaries that would have gone to Clichy, Eboue and JET, which may well equal that of Gervinho and Jenkinson. They are running the club like accountants (just balancing the books).

We need four players. AW needs to bring in a LB, CB, Mata and possibly a new striker. Where are we on Campell?

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Same old story every summer, players leave and replacements NIL

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I guess its the shape of things to come - i am sure AW knows something needs to be pulled outta the bag - if he is scrimping and scraping now then surely he must be saving for a secret weapon... in arsene i trust

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Gibbs is not good enough at left back i had to watch completely make fool of himself against ipswich away my brothers a town fan so i had to sit with the home fans it was hell and school the next day was murder.Leighton Baines is the perfect replacement.

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Wenger self-admittedly runs Arsenal on business lines. He has always tried to sell & buy well. The purchases of Gervinho & Jenkinson look like being excellent acquisitions. The sale of Clichy & probably Eboue, Aluminia, Bendtner, Demilson (loan), Fabregas & Nasri will bring in huge funds, with a CB & a midfield player likely to be signed. Wenger is right running Arsenal as he does, as we cannot compete with wasteful Chelsea & Man City. Thanks to Wenger we are in superb condition, with new training facillities & stadium built during his reign. Does anyone seriously think the following recent transfers make any sense; Torres £50m, Henderson £20m, Phil Jones & Ashley Young £32m the pair, Carroll £35m, Downing £20m.. Compared to Vermaelen £10m, Gervinho £10mish, Van Persie £2.75m... the list is endless. Chelsea won nothing last season despite spending zillions & Man City have one F A Cup to show for the money they have spent.

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Maybe you should support Ipswitch your bro does why dont you. You live miles from London and miles from Islington. you appear like a glory hunter that made wrong choice m8 your local club needs support and you have no connection with our club so why support em. If we survayed all the posters on here and discovered most were located outside the m25 then they might need to look at themselves and realise that there comments are not as valid and maybe they should show there local team some support like most arsenal fans do.

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To the person above, i live in gloucestershire, ive supported arsenal since 1977 after friends of my family got me into them, my room was decorated in arsenal colours, id take my red and white leather football everywhere with me, id sit with the radio from 12 oclock every saturday waiting for the commentary, my mum would be sat praying we got a result so she never had to deal with the tears, at 41 nothing has changed im in from work every day sat here glued to the rumours and live for arsenal, i lived in usa for 3 years and would call every saturday in middle of night to get the results, so please dont gob off about local teams im as much a fan as you will ever be my friend as are many all over the uk and the world

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Well said the bloke above I live just outside the m25 but know one can question my love for this club I've had many heartaches like cl final against barca and one if the best days of my life was when we one the league at White heart lane I travel miles to watch arsenal play, alot more miles than people who live within the m25 so don't say we can't support the club

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26 Jul 2011 12:02:53
its being reported on the talksport website that eboue has agreed personal terms with galatasary and will be joining them for a fee of £4 million.

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26 Jul 2011 12:02:39
The barton part is sh*t, or at least i hope it is I dont want him in an Arsenal shirt and I very much doubt AW does either.

Rob

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But you dont mind Jack Wilshere? I dont want Barton either but at least he can finish his own fights.

clock-end gooner

{Ed022's Note - My solicitor has requested that I state the above views are those of the posters and do not reflect the opinions of www.arsenalrumours.co.uk or anyone who works for the website...No matter how true they may be...}

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26 Jul 2011 11:54:59
Can people STFU about Thiago coming to Arsenal; there is no way that'll happen - Barca and their fans rate him higher than Cesc. He also recently signed a new long term contract, with a release cause of £81 million, so I doubt Barca would be willing to offer Alacantara and £30 million. Cut the crap please.

Ben

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Bojan had a release clause of 100m, he left for 12m.... So its obviously possible

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Watch it everyone the source and post police are about.

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The only way they would even consider letting him sign is with a buy back option in the deal. and I doubt wenger would be interested in that.

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COBBLERS-GOONER...... If Barce rate him higher than Cesc, why are they still chasing Cesc ??

{Ed022's Note - Rating someone is one thing. Having the real thing is another. Thiago will go on to become a great player, most probably for Barcelona. Cesc is 24, Thiago is 20. Xavi is 31 so if he retires in 4 years at 35 then Thiago will be 24 (the same age as Cesc is now...) Iniesta is 27 and in four years will be the same age as Xavi is now, 31. Maybe, just maybe, Barcelona see their long term midfield with Cesc AND Thiago...? Shock horror!}

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26 Jul 2011 11:42:56
out of favour young wonderkid suso from lfc in possible talks with wenger for a permanent move. you heard it here first.

IN WENGER WE TRUST

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26 Jul 2011 11:13:07
i have high sources from arsenal and i can tell you the following.This week it will be confirm that cesc fabregas will leave for 34 million plus Thiago.Samir Nasri will sign a new contract, confirm after emirates cup.And gary cahil will sign for 14 million with miquel going on loan this will be done during the weekend.Wenger will also get juan mata for 22 million and wenger will only make a bid for benzema at around 19 million.Scott parker may come in at loan.And the players defo leaving are Bendtner, Squillaci, Almunia. Arshavin may leave

Watch This space

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Do you really thing that many players will come in. NO CHANCE

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A lot of guess work there so you will be able to take credit if only one comes true and is Watch This Space your name.

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Why didnt you leave your name so after we "watch this space" and this all comes true we can commend you and bow to your hig sources. or if nothing happens by the end of the week as usual we can give you abuse.

Rob

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You talk utter sh*t. Wenger has nasri, arshavin, gervinho, walcott, rosicky, vela and miyaichi whom he has all used on the wings and you think he's going to make his record signing on another winger? are you mad?

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Wishful thinking I'd love to know who these high ranking sources are that nobody in the press has access to but you?

{Ed022's Note - High sources must mean they've got ketchup on the top shelf...}

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26 Jul 2011 10:36:25
lastest news from within then emirates, bendtner offered to newcastle for straight swap with enrique and barton heading south.
Also cahill to sign my friday and new nasri contract to be announced at the emirates cup this weekend.
the only hold up in fab moving to barca is thiago yet to agree terms coming this way.
Eboue and arshavin may leave but arsene has faith in jenkinson and miyaichi as suitable replacements.

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I think this would solve a few probs - but to be honest i still cant get my head around barton playing for afc...i know he would bring some grit - but im just not sure he's someone i want at the emirates...

also he has made numerous public announcements saying he doesnt want to leave even for a bigger club and is happy to wait till next season..

would be a gr8 weekend if cahll and nas were both sorted

as for cesc - im looking fwd till the saga ends - whatever the outcome

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Runied it with the Barton part. Sorry

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Does no one remember Jack and Barton going chin to chin last time we faced Newcastle Can see them getting on

Mong Out

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Wenger has clearly said in the press ''we wil not be buying a left back, we have gibbs, traore and vermaelen who can play there'. pure lies

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Think we all know Barton's a grade one p-rick but let's get it right, he has improved massively as a player, wouldn't mind seeing him sat on the bench, you just never know how these things turn out.

Once Cahill is in place I'm not sure we're that far off, we've got a sweet squad and I know I'll get hammered for it but ah well - Samba is dog-$hit, mega-overrated, slow and there's a reason he's played for B'burn for this long, he's not worth paying £9m for.

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Seeing is believing. We need to make these announcements before the Emirates Cup.

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To Mr 'Mong Out' - do you not remember RVP and TV5 going chin to chin in a friendly before he signed? Hardly a reason not to sigh someone person off

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26 Jul 2011 10:07:54
I think, with the way Enrique has hit out at Newcastle, a cash plus Gibb's on loan for a season offer would go down really well We get a strong LB and Gibb's would get first team action which he really needs.

Mong Out

{Ed022's Note - I think Gibbs DOES needs first team action and a loan wouldn't be the worst thing for him. However, I just think he will benefit from getting some first team action at Arsenal. He still needs to be handled carefully with regards to injuries and 30 appearances over the course of the season would be a good season. He is still very young. Wenger will be able to monitor him carefully at Arsenal.}

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Enrique will add height & power to the back four. Gibbs should be restored to the midfield, he is not a left back & never will be

{Ed022's Note - Why will Gibbs "never be" a left back? Kolo Toure WAS brought in as a central midfielder and AW saw something in him and turned him into a great little centre back. Just because they played in a position doesn't mean they can't be trained to be another one. He has pace, can tackle and his positional sense is ok and will improve. Why can't he be a left back? Yes Gibbs started as a left winger but if that's where Wenger sees him then I am sure he has an idea whether he's up to the job...}

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My thoughts are that Gibb's will prob not last the full season without an injury, and I don't want to see TV5 wasted as a LB so getting Enrique in (fingers crossed not getting injurys) to play the full season means we see TV5 in his finest possition at CB Gibb's will be world class but not just yet Newcastle could do for Gibbs what Bolton did for Jack

Mong Out

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26 Jul 2011 08:57:03
chicken or the egg....

If we wait till we sell cesc and maybe nasri before finding replacements then we run the risk of transfer fee being increased as selling clubs will know we have lots of cash to spend.

If we buy their replacements before selling we run the risk of them either not being sold or buying clubs play hard ball as they know we have bought their replacements and cannot afford both.

What's a manager to do ?

Personally I would like to see wenger buy replacements now whether it be mata hazard de Rossi etc and if we do not get sufficient offers for the 2 players who want to leave then we have a top heavy quality squad at least till January transfer window.

Wouldn't it be great to see nasri on bench and for him to realise he cannot hold the club to ransom and that his replacement is doing a perfectly great job, conversely he may want to fight for his place and put in the type of effort we saw in the first half of the season.

People might suggest we cannot afford to buy replacements and run the risk of keeping cesc and nasri or losing money on selling them well if the club is willing to run the risk of nasri leaving for free end of next season and kiss godbye to 20 million plus then surely we can run a little over wage bill for 6 months, who knows we might even win the league and guarantee champions league and increase our commercial income now wouldn't that be interesting.

So I understand it's tough decision but I would take control of the situation and buy the replacements now and then deal with our two want away stars. Think of the message this sends as to whose in charge.

Steve

{Ed022's Note - I personally feel that the wantaway players will be sold or re-signed first. As we know the "transfer kitty" that is often talked about is used to renew players contracts. RVP is being lined up for a bumper deal, Nasri has been offered a bumper deal and other players are looking for contract renewals. If Nasri re-signs then we don't need a replacement. If Fabregas doesn't go to Barcelona, we don't need a replacement. Therefore, AW is waiting to see what plays out in the transfer market first. Thats how he always does it. He likes to know where his transfer kitty is being used...}

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People don't seem to understand that we can't afford players like De Rossi because of wages, our highest earner cesc is on around £90,000 a week, we can't bring in a player and pay them £150,000.. partly because that's a huge amount extra over a year, and partly because other players will demand it and our financial structure will be ruined.

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I am certain Arsenal have targets in mind for both Fabregas & Nasri. However, Barcelona still have to agree to pay the price Arsenal require. My feelings are that the Fabregas deal will be concluded & a signing made, after which we will sell Nasri. Im not certain two replacements will be bought, but there is no way we will allow Nasri to leave on a free, so he will be sold. To sum up, Fabregas will go to Barca, Nasri to City or United. We will sign one midfield player & one central defender. Only other signings will be young players with potential, such as Campbell.

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I cant see us signing anymore players untill we have qualified for the champions league

{Ed022's Note - I totally agree. A player like Jags and Cahill could sign before then because, lets face it, even if we don't qualify (and we will) then Arsenal is a massive step up for either player so that wouldn't stop them. However, AW might be being cautious (shock horror) financially as he knows the financial implications if we don't qualify. Once we HAVE qualified then I would think a couple of signings will be made.}

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26 Jul 2011 08:58:02
People have been saying that Gervinho's been playing as striker in training. Perhaps a sub for when RVP is injured?

{Ed022's Note - Gervinho can play anywhere across the front line. Attacking left, attacking right or central striker. He started on the left of three against Cologne. Expect him to start there on the first game of the season. Walcott and RVP will be the other two and all three can roam into left right or central striking positions...}

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Why would you have gervinho(who is a far better player than van persie) starting as a sub???

he's a better finisher, better at positioning, better at running with the ball, a better passer and a much harder worker. imo gervinho should be the main striker, reminds me of ian wright.

Where as van persie has to be one of the most overrated players in arsenal's history. Gives the ball away constantly, wastes chances a plenty, yeah he may score, but only after missing the first 5 clear cut chances he gets. If you actually add together all the shots he's had in his arsenal career and compare it to his goals tally, i'm sure it wouldn't look pretty.

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Gervinho missed a lot of chances for Lille last season. Have you actually watched a lot of his games or are you basing your opinion on what he's showed for us in preseason? He is certainly more active in terms of running, but Van Persie makes very intelligent runs and a more creative player, one of the best passing forwards in the world. Many of the goals he's scored for us, few others would've found a way to. Gervinho is certainly quality and I would like to see him starting for us, but not at the expense of Van Persie.

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26 Jul 2011 03:12:05
just heard the adel taraabt to psg deal fell through, we need to sell Nasri and pounce on this guy. surely he is more than capable of filling the "little prince's" shoes with a nice profit on top.
edd any chances of this happening, please tell me there is

{Ed022's Note - As little as two days ago QPR came out and said that they would not be selling Taraabt in the summer transfer window. My feelings are that he will stay at QPR and by Christmas/January if they are struggling in the relegation places or he has been playing really well then he will go in the January transfer window. I think he will start the season as a QPR player as they are in the premiership so he will be a big fish in a small pond (like Charlie Adam) and can only enhance his reputation/transfer fee...}

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Muppet They are not in the same class.

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26 Jul 2011 01:26:00
Heard that arsharvin is a target for galatasaray. Arsenal are apparantly prepared to enter into negotiations

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Arda Turan is apparantly close to joining Chelsea, so maybe they see Arshavin as his replacement. Not entirely unbelievable but i would be surprised if he left

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Arshavin needs to leave. Any fee around £10M plus will see him go. His best season was the first when he played behind Adebayor. since being moved out to the wing he has not performed.

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I strongly disagree with those wanting Arshavin out. Yes his fitness level was down last year and there's no suggestion he'll regain it, but he still chipped in a rather large number of assists considering he came off the sub bench in quite a few games as well as scoring some important goals.

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26 Jul 2011 05:56:09
Mata to sign this week 22 million very reliable source plus cahill for 16 with reserve player going on season loan

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No name, no sauce, not true.

{Ed022's Note - I have got more reliable sauces at my summer BBQ's....}

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There is no chance this will happen Gervinho is our only main signing this summer mark my words

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26 Jul 2011 03:46:43
Inside News

I have a pretty strong connection with someone in the know as regards to dealings with the club. A few things.

Nasri will be staying, Arsene is confident he can get Samir to sign a new deal. A verbal agreement was made awhile back and this WILL be sorted out. The media have really tried to make this story into something bigger then it really is, however Samir has told Arsene he would like to stay.

Arsenal will try for one more attempt to get Phil Jagielka to the Emirates. A bid of 14 Million will be there last. They will actually go after Samba if this does not come about and a verbal agreement has already been made with Blackburn.

Arsene is very happy with his current squad, even if Cesc is sold. So only the one defender to come in. If no agreement can be made with Barca before mid next week. Cesc will stay, as Arsene wants to prepare for the tough start to the season. Cesc is aware and understands Arsenal postion on this. He has been nothing but professional so far. All media garbage re: him sitting out and handing in transfer request is nothing short of a lie, its being used to make a story.

Cheers

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If a verbal agreement has been made between Arsenal and Blackburn then dont you think its a bit disrespectful chasing Jagielka im not sure if id want to come to Arsenal if I was Samba knowing an agreement had been reached yet still chase a preference. Sorry dont buy this. Dont believe Wenger is interested in Samba should be though.

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Is it just me but all the defenders we have been linked with just arnt good enough lets stop kidding ourselves do you really think phil jagielka or samba will fit into the team and sort the defence out oh no the situation we are in needs a internationally experienced player or a strong premier league beater.

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26 Jul 2011 01:04:01
Newcastle have made a joint bid of £4m+ Shola Ameobi for Henri Lansbury and Kieron Gibbs

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Haha - I wet myself laughing at this
Tim Taylor

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26 Jul 2011 01:01:54
These centre halves are Arsenal targets, expect at least one to sign by the start of the season:

Phil Jagielka
Chris Samba
Sebastian Basong
Scott Dann
Ryan Shawcross
Gary Cahill
Anton Ferdinand
Matthew Upson {Ed007's Note - Is that them all?}

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We need at least two of those, Samba and Shawcross preferably

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I kinda doubt that Shawcross will be comin' in.....

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Anton Ferdinand, Upson are piss poor, ferdinand can't get a start at sunderland.. Upson is slow and failed at the gunners..
Bassong plays for tottenham, so unrealistic.. harry won't let him cross the divide, heard him linked to PSG, far more realistic.
Shawcross will never sign for arsenal after that tackle on Ramsey, Wenger came out and openly critised him.

Basically you picked every defender linked with a move away from their club from the premier league teams last year.
Your a joke

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Jorgensen
uvini


{Ed022's Note - Just for the record thats Bruno Uvini who plays for Sao Paulo and was Brazil U20s Captain.}

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Only cahill is good enough this list is worryingly bad really think most of them are good enough to get our defence back on track

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Better than we already have. Im better than we already have and im a 46 year old smoker and over weight

{Ed022's Note - Are you French play centre back because if so, you're in!}

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Anton ferdinand really ? lol if he comes i will start supporting spurs

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