Arsenal Rumours Archive December 31 2012

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31 Dec 2012 16:30:58
Sagna has spoken to French media and confirms he wont leave in January but unsure of his future come the summer.

Looks like he's off. Its a shame we have missed out on Debuchy...what a steal for £5million by Newcastle.

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Id actually prefer debuchy to sagna if wenger really wanted he still could get debuchy

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Sagna is coming to the end of his usefulness, he has not had a vintage season and I think that is because the injuries he has endured have finally taken their toll. He has been a faithful servant but it's time for him to leave and I for one will thank him and wish him well.

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We don't need him anyway with jenkinson starting to flourish and show exactly why we bought him

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Sagna has been amazing for Arsenal over the years, but we need to be ruthless and say thanks and goodbye. Thats what a top team would do.

Daniel

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"we need to be ruthless..thats what top teams do" RUBBISH top teams like Man Utd would keep Sagna as an experienced reserve to help with the younger teammate transition to the first team alla Scholes and Giggs! I for one hope sagna stays in whatever capacity.

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31 Dec 2012 14:01:53
Zaha a done deal? Former team-mate Tom Soares tweeted it

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He did tweet a congrats to zaha but let's not count our chickens.....just saw joe cole in Chelsea so qpr next stop

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31 Dec 2012 17:41:56
Are we linked with cabaye from newcastle or adel taraabt? taraabt would be a great signing.

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31 Dec 2012 19:36:55
zaha a brilliant talent

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Apparently Spuds are now after him and has been a lot of bets on him to the Spuds.

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31 Dec 2012 12:26:19
players to join in january
david villa loan (he is pushing for a move away from barca)

luke shaw 6 mil

wilfred zaha 11 mil

walcott to sign a new deal

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Hope so havent really seen much of luke shaw what are thoughts on him

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Well, apart from being over �20m out on your suggested fees you have refused to accept one of them (at least) is unavailable.
You were right about Walcott, he will sign another deal-but not with Arsenal!

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You will not sign Luke shaw this transfer window. Fact!

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Walcott isnt going to sign it would of been resolved at least 2 weeks ago was he going to stay question is does Wenger block any deal and keep him until the summer or get 12-15 mil for him now ?

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You haven't grasped the real meaning in Walcotts performance on Saturday. The money he wanted before will now have escalated further with his agents advising him accordingly. If Arsenal couldn't meet his previous requirements you haven't got a hope now.

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You are just guessing same as everyone else...if he signs he signs if not it will be his problem-

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Would love the above to happen, but I'm not convinced we can get by without an experienced midfielder with a good tackle on him.

Zaha is also not an immediate concern, could wait till summer at the very latest, might push his price down.

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It's incredible how many people commenting on here sound like fans of other clubs!

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31 Dec 2012 12:22:53
Ed apparently we have put in a 10 million pound bid for Adrian.
Firstly to your knowledge, is this true?
Secondly will it be enough?
Thank you
kb {Ed002's Note - I understand that there has been a direct approach to Atletico Madrid about the player but I do not know if that has yet resulted in a firm offer but it is likely just to be a matter time before one is made. Adrian Lopez is of serious interest to Arsenal and he remains one player that could make the move in January. Spurs showed interest in the player during the summer but their bid was rejected. Whilst Atletico are looking to hang on to Lopez and are looking to have him agree a new contract they are aware that a move away is likely and are actively looking for a replacement - as they are for Falcao who they also expect to move for in the summer.}

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Not that i'm doubting what you say ed, but why are we interested in this player? his goals to games ratio is terrible and we have walcott and giroud in top form. before the summer window shut wenger said he wants to sign a defender and a midfielder, why he's suddenly signing a striker now?!

if the worst case happens, we sign lopez and sell walcott this january, there will be riots.

iceman

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Who is the replacement for Falcao that Atletico Madrid want Ed? Thanks {Ed002's Note - Atletico Madrid has been actively seeking players as they will likely lose both Falcao and Lopez in the next two windows. Money is tight but they have been looking at the likes of Huntelaar (who won't be moving there), Oliveira, Rodrigo, Tello, Llorente, Martinez, Michu and Yilmaz.}

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31 Dec 2012 14:17:52
My guess is Wenger will go for Adrian if we cant get Zaha. Adrian will be used on the right wing (share with Ox), while Theo will move to the middle or be sold.

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31 Dec 2012 11:54:22
Wenger looking into Lucas Digne (young LB).

Billybob {Ed002's Note - Lille's Lucas Digne has already attracted the attention of Lyon, Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid. He would not want to move to sit on the bench and is more likely to stay in Lille after signing a new deal. But certainly one to watch.}

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31 Dec 2012 10:58:59
Sorry, but just got up from rolling on the floor laughing. Incase you have not seen it on the 'Rumours' page MG is claiming we are putting in a cash offer for Neymar.

You really are funny MG, keep them coming pleaeaease.

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Calm down mate

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This should have gone to the 'Banter' page, everyone needs a good laugh to see the new year in.

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31 dec 2012 09:57:42
ed please put this on the rumour page...

omg!!!
i have just been told we will be making a move for neymar....

i have no info if its january or the summer...

i am told it will be a cash offer which will give us the advantage...

this is why the emirates money was released early...

edoo2 can you please find out if there is any legs to this i am not winding any 1 up...

malaga gooner {Ed002's Note - Sounds like Twitter. An very, very significant take-it-or-leave-it cash offer was made for Neymar in the summer and that was rejected. I would really not hold your breath over Neymar arriving at Arsenal.}

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Lol gets better every time malaga gooner are we also signing messi and ronaldo aswell

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First reply : Thats ridiculous! It's Messi, Ronaldo and Maradona

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Is malaga gooner and champagne charlie the same? both write it 'edoo2'

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LOL malaga gooner you crack me up

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Can anyone make our malaga gooner speculation XI?

Billybob

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Uhhh, to the first reply, get real, I think you'll find Ronaldo rejected us, as an unnamed Italian club (thought to be Juventus) matched our deal, and threw in a nando's card.

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Why do you make up such rubbish?
I am in brazil and the news is he is going to Barcelona but not until 2014. And that is from the horses mouth 2 days ago.

Arsenal will never sign a big star. We are a big club with a small club mentality.

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Newmarket to arsenal.... Lol dream on. Whose next...Lucas ganso, hulk... Basically the entire Brazilian team.. As I said dream on

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31 Dec 2012 09:31:47
Chelsea will be in for Walcott in the first week of January,
Chelsea will offer 14 million like I said plus will offer a good signing on fee plus good wage.

Graham.

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