Arsenal Rumours Archive May 31 2014

31 May 2014 21:17:46
It seems the Cesc Fabregas transfer saga (weird when it's him coming to us!) has split the room.

I think he would be a brilliant signing and would really add to the team (squad depth would be brilliant with him on the bench behind Jack and Rambo) he'd be a good man to bring on with 20mins to go. I joke. Or do I?

My only concern with signing him is there are clearly 4-5 positions that need strengthening first and I worry that Wenger will maybe miss a position but claim it's ok because for £30m Cesc is an awesome right back in the making and he's a fine sub goalie given half a chance.

To summarise, I'd love Fab back but in addition to 4-5 signings in the right positions.

Anyone agree or disagree?

If it can be done Arsene will do it Greeny of that I have no doubts, he loves the lad above his love for Jack even.

100% agree.
You don't even need to spend massively.

I'd love Fab back, I think he could move back or forward as required and might force, or allow, for more tactical formations over the course of a season, and he would allow us to rotate more.

Plus, it's a zero sum game, do you want him going to another Prem challenger, they would be stronger and we would be weaker.

01 Jun 2014 09:07:48
Agree with what you say about other positions, but Cesc is a world class footballer and when one of those come along, you have to take the opportunity.

Have to agree. would love him back but not if it means we lose out elsewhere. cesc is a god but he ain't no centre half or goalkeeper!

01 Jun 2014 13:49:03
Cesc has to come back to his Arsenal DNA to build strength and depth in this squad, also perfect replacement for Arteta! But also agree, we need centre half, DM, LW and most of all a pacey striker for Ozil to provide for!

Hmmm I really can't call this one, although sunday broadsheet is saying wenger's not interested. Would be amazing for squad depth - ramsey injury would not have been an issue for example - but could ramsey, santi, jack, ozil, cesc and the Ox really all be accommodated enough to keep them all happy?

31 May 2014 16:15:37
This is Ed002. I know you get annoyed when people say about the fabregas clause. Just wondering your thoughts that S Sports are now saying he is leaving and they believe he has a 30million clause in his contract. Why are they saying that! Surely can't be correct that he would just have a low fee on his contract. Hope u don't kind me asking I just wanted to hear your opinion on it :)

{Ed002's Note - The only clause that relates to Arsenal is that the club can, if they chose, match an acceptable offer for Fabregas and then the player can decide - that is all. It has been suggested that Barcelona would accept €37M for the player.}

31 May 2014 22:22:55
Thanks ed!

01 Jun 2014 00:40:48
if we are the only ones in the running; for example Cesc ONLY wants to come back to us and no one else,

would Barca accept a lower offer?

{Ed002's Note - Why would they do that?}

Thanks Ed002. That is the clearest explanation of the situation I have heard. All that's needed. Obviously such clarity won't sell papers and provide click bait, so I look for much confusion to be thrown around on this in the press.

01 Jun 2014 12:48:15
please god no

31 May 2014 18:56:19
Cesc is coming home. The clubs have agreed a fee. Welcome back, Francesc Fabregas

31 May 2014 20:30:07
About as reliable as Malaga gooner

31 May 2014 15:14:26
Heard arsenal are interested in signing Joao Periera of Valencia.

The very fact the same website is stating gervinho's price at $40 mil, means you should surely doubt the rest of the info? haha

31 May 2014 02:18:10
Talk of john ruddy for 15 mil, you could buy 100 million Chocolate frogs with that, know what I'd do, poll ed? :'D

{Ed025's Note - i will put that forward saint....but im in the chocolate frogs camp myself..

31 May 2014 11:55:43
Ed, have arsenal arranged talks with Real Madrid over benzema?

{Ed002's Note - No.}

Okay, ed, ssn saying cesc fabregas is set to leave barca with the premier league his preferred option, is there any chance wenger will make contact with barca to sign him back?

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

I LOVE CHOCOLATE FROGS!

30 May 2014 23:41:28
Hi, I work in a car show room in Enfield, which a few celebs and footballers come down, I over heard two guys speaking about Joleon joining arsenal I'm guessing they meant lescott, so I started ear wigging, one of the guys plays for Birmingham no idea who he was though.