Arsenal Rumours Archive April 08 2012

08 Apr 2012 22:23:18
Ed,

Do you agree that we only need Podolski, Vertonghen, M'Vila and Hazard as we have some great players even Rosicky has been on another level the past couple of months which is really refreshing watching him play like he has and with the back four looking solid and our midfielders the OX, Wilshire, Rosicky, Arteta, Ryo, Walcot, Song, Gervinho and Rambo swell as Sheza in goal with those additions I think we could win the prem and the champions league as I feel we would be unstoppable!

Thoughts?

Deano {Ed007's Note - That is a pretty big ONLY there Deano. There aren't many teams that group of players wouldn't improve, although I am not convinced with M'Vila. I watched a lot of Rennes earlier in the season after Celtic got them in the EL, I wasn't impressed in general and then he got sent off against Celtic.}

Ed ok M'Vila aside as Vertonghen can play his postion, what a squad we would have to beat the likes of AC, Barca and Man utd.

Deano {Ed007's Note - I hope you don't beat Man Utd ;-) All joking aside though it would be a great squad.}

For players costing around 70 mln? Is that all?? Haha. Credit to song today... I still don't think we need M'vila.

I would love to get hazard although I suspect we would be outbid by mancity - to replace balotelli on the left.

Billybob

Billbob,

Arsenal have a lot more than £70m to spend in the summer buddy!

It is not just about being out bid it is where the player would like to excel as a player and Hazard would flourish at Arsenal.

Deano

Deano - I am sure Hazard would be excellent at Arsenal. He is a but of a diva, but Wenger has managed play egos before (Henry, RVP).

But if we are in a bidding war with Real Madrid and Man City - well then we aren't going to win it.

And yes - in many cases its absolutely about money. Is Nasri flourishing at Man City? Did Adebayor flourish there? Is Nuri Sahin flourishing at Real Madrid? What about Eto'o at Anzhi...

Let's not pretend money doesn't dominate this game.

Also - We have a lot more than 70mln to spend?? Are you sure about that - because I am certain that is VERY unlikely.

Billybob

Billybob,

In January Arsenal had £120m in cash put aside the board said so at the end of the season with more money plus money from selling players I think we might have a bit more than £70m to spend, so we will be able to compete with anyone for players as the stadium is almost paid off and Arsenal earn more ticket revenue than any other club in this country and possibly the world and will be totally debt free unlike the rest of the clubs in world football so have faith fellow Gooner.

Deano

I want to see Gervinho sold as he seems to add nothing to the team when we have the likes of the Ox and Rosicky.

08 Apr 2012 20:22:38
Hi guys just saw this link saying that the BFG is on his way out to make room for vertonghen.
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Transfer-gossip-Arsenal-to-sell-Per-Mertesacker-in-summer-after-one-season-according-to-report-article888160.html

What are everyone's thoughts about that. Ideally I'd love both, but I know that they wouldn't be happy on the bench. But I don't think per played that bad to be sold after one season. Thoughts?

Aussie gunnah

I have never really liked PM4, he isnt particuarly mobile and isnt very versatile. However Vertonghen offers good versatility and would partner Vermaelen perfectaly, just like he used to and does for his country.

HP

HP

Why does everyone hate on Merts? He's not a paced defender in any sense of the game, but he reads the game fantastically! He is incredibly calm and I read somewhere (I can't for the life of me remember where) an interview with one of our players who said he's a fantastic influence In the dressing room! If Vertonghen comes in, ideally he'd be a midfielder/deputy cb for Vermalen to play lb in emergencys in my opinion.

Mertesaker was a panic buy thrown Into the deep end with no time to adjust, and just when he was improving he's injured, wait till next year and he'll come good! I'd put money on it! If we'd got Samba/Jagielka had been bought and been thrown in, from their epl experience I'd of expected adaptation to the way we play and to our club in about 3-5 games

Mertesaker needs a season at least, people who want someone's head after 5-7 months when that person is leaving their home and family to play the game at a new club in a new league with players whom none speak your language as their first need time, if you can't give him that then your no better than abramovich

Remember, Koscielny was labelled a "liability" Or "not good enough" till our game against barca, now he's as critical to us as Vermalen In defence!

Judge Merts next season

D

D

Spot on mate.
Some people on here have NO idea about different players attributes.

There is no way that Per is getting sold in the summer if anything Vertonghen will play DM/CB/LB if needed there is no way that he will take Kos's place as he is a top top defender.

Deano COYG

NA$RI WHATS THE SCORE,
$AMIR NA$RI WHATS THE SCORE!
What a plonker that money grabbing person is haha!

If we signed Vertonghen, Mertesacker may leave as I can't see him wanting to sit there as 4th choice CB...

G95

I would not agree with selling Merts after one season however if we bring in Vert then we might have to. Reason ?

We must keep Djourou as he is one of our eight home grown players.

I love to sell Djourour and have Kos / TV5 / Vert & Merts as our four center backs but unfortunately we are tied by the Home Grown rule.

I think Djourou and Mertesacker get waaaaay too much stick, but i would swap either of them for Vertonghen in a flash.

Oleg Maputo

I don't like to slight any Arsenal players and I do think Per is better than people give him credit for, however you said it yourself he was a bit of a panic buy so was probably not Arsene's first choice. I think Wenger sees Vertonghen as a viable 3rd choice. We would have a beast of a defence again with Vermaelen, Koscielny, Vertonghen and Miquel. Ed can you explain the numbers for me on the home grown rules so I can do the maths. Because I am sure even without Djourou we would qualify. Thanks.

In Arsene I Trust. {Ed027's Note - 8 home grown players in a squad of 25

I think per should be given more time to adapt. However something to think on. If he was to be sold maybe he could be part of any deal for goetze as I think bigger clubs are gonna come in and tear Bdort apart this season for players. They have a couple of impressive defenders.

08 Apr 2012 16:53:36
Cant believe balotelli is still on the pitch

JP

Well at least that didn't last long :D

08 Apr 2012 15:13:07
Starting the same midfield and attack as we did against spurs. Wasnt expecting yossi to get the call for this was fully expecting the ox to start.

08 Apr 2012 14:07:36
I can't see us buying a player that would cost over 15m, I think Poldi and Hoilett will come in and with Rosicky looking better in the center and Wilshere returning, I don't think another CM is needed unless someone would be sold.

I would love to see Almunia, Chamakh, Park, Arshavin(he isn't the same player he was two years ago), Diaby(great player IF he can stay fit, wich he can't).

Bendtner has had some great performances lately, but he needs to change his attitude, I don't really follow Vela, but I rated him in the past.

The youngsters on loan such as Miquel, Myiaichi and Lansbury should be given a chance.

Does anybody value the likes of Wellington, Campbell, Bothelho, Bartley, Shea?

And about reservegoalkeeper Martinez, could he challenge Sczesny? Because Sczesny himself came in goal as an unknown goalie.

I only ever see Campbell play for Costa Rica but when I do watch him he always looks like he can make something happen. His goal against Spain (World and Euro Champions) shows his quality. He has the confidence to beat players, shoot from distance and to make very decent runs. Just consistency he needs to work on, ability he has in abundance.

Bermy Gooner

James shea almost got an England call up when our gk crisis was going on, that was ahead of foster and loach if I remember so someone rates him highly, Campbell and galindo look good prospects, Campbell especially looks a talent, galindo needs the trusty Bolton loan when he finally gets a permit, Wellington is a decent player but such a poor attitude, maybe wenger could sort him out? And botelho has apparently had the odd spat, but the bloke looks a brilliant typical brazilian left back! I rate him highly, only Campbell is higher on that list for me'

Whatever happened to mannone? He looked like he might develop decent

08 Apr 2012 13:00:39
From Marvin Martin

"Last year I wanted to remain in France. This year, I am keen to leave and move abroad."

What are peoples thoughts on Arsenal making a bid?

Marty

Hasn't really reached the same heights as last year. I think he would be quite low down our list. I still feel wenger's ideal target is hazard and realistic target is belhanda.

Pretty sure this guy scoffed when he heard we were interested, and said why would he join arsenal? If he went to leave he would look at top clubs like barca or madrid. It was either this guy or Marko Marin, whichever one said it is a total person and I hope we never sign them!

27 games so far scored 2 and assisted 4, not good enough.

07 Apr 2012 23:00:54
What is Arsene's priority in midfield this summer: a DM or CAM? It seems to teeter between the two all the time.

ARSENAL ARE IN FOR GOTZE
ARSENAL WILL SIGN M'VILA

We can't get both can we? Can we..........
Anyways I hope we sign a quality DM like M'Vila and play Chamberlain at CAM.

Lol im sorry but we have no chance of goetze this summer, hes signing a new deal

Greg

I'm just putting up ridiculous headlines the press shoves down our throat. If we signed 10% of the players we are linked with AFC would employ thousands. I want to know wether or not wenger sees the DM position or the CAM position of more value to be filled.

Row Z