21 Aug 2013 11:09:39
Just collating some rumours I saw buzzing around last night.

David Ornstein of the tv states that Sakho's representitives are listening to offers from Barcelona, Arsenal, Milan and Spurs - â‚¬12m fee with â‚¬6m wages. Our approach was from Gazidis - he is a reliable source and I think this would be a great signing due to our weakness in the area.

Lamela is also subject of a bid between Arsenal and Spurs - again if our closest rivals are going for this player we should break the bank to make sure they do not strengthen more than us further - Lamela made the Serie A Team of the Season last year and is a top talent.

Apparently we met the GK Vincente Guaita but did not put a bid in - hopefully this means cesar/begovic is a better option for the club

Juve, Monaco and Arsenal are in the race to sign â‚¬20m rated Kondogbia

And finally this morning I have seen that the Juve president has said they are not even close to thinking about selling Pogba to anybody.

Just hoping Arsenal Splash the cash a little bit once this first leg is out the way!

1.) 21 Aug 2013
We have a slim chance to salvage this transfer window from players that are available.

Sakho is a definite must, possibly the best defender openly available, and he can play at left back aswell is a bonus, as our left backs don't stay healthy.

Kondogbia seems to be our guy and he fits a general Wenger signing, young, french, but also a powerhouse with massive potential.

JACKSON MARTINEZ! Although he has said he would like to stay at Porto, we all know Porto are about business. Physically he is well suited to the prem, quick, both footed, strong in the air and leaps like a salmon out of a stream. 35m is the reported buyout clause, yes its a lot but when you watch his play and add his physicality to it, we should be looking at a pretty safe punt.

I haven't added a keeper, reason being, if we can strengthen the defense and get the DM we need the work for the keeper should be minimised and we have someone who is competent enough in that situation.

N.B: I AM AGAINST FULL HEARTEDLY BUYING ANYBODY FROM SWANSEA OR NEWCASTLE! We want players with a WINNING MENTALITY not players who fight relegation or are just happy to be here.

2.) 21 Aug 2013
Sorry Mr. GOONER. M but I'm a tad offended by your Swansea comment. They are my second club if you like. They are nowhere near to relegation and coming from the bottom leagues to the prem in pretty much year in year out promotions plus with 1 or 2 minor cups and now the league cup. They have a very got chance of making top 6 I believe and having a major run in Europe so to say they haven't got a winning mentality is personic, you sure you know football? Or do you just repeat what everyone else says? Btw I did agree with your post until that absurd comment.

3.) 21 Aug 2013
Need to throw down 20 mil ffor Kob and 12 ffor sakho. And we can get Jackson, but we have to throw down that money.

Cabaya would be good to. would throw 15-17. However, I read somewhere that PSG was willing to throw down 20 mil or even 32mil. Ridiculous, but if we don't throw down, he's gone.

Think we should try and get bender though

4.) 22 Aug 2013
Sorry to offend you RhymneyGooner, i'm an Arsenal Supporter, I don't support a second team in the same division as my primary team. Why? because I don't see that as being a true supporter. So when we played them in the cup or they beat us at home, were you cheering either way? As an Arsenal supporter I was up in arms at the loss and happy we beat them in the cup. Ok back to the comment, despite your supporting of Swansea, to say they have a winning mentality because they have won the League cup is very wide of the mark! they finished the season with one of the worst records in the last 10 games! While we did the opposite, is that the winning mentality you talk of? and to think they may get top 6? Just who will they replace? Hmmmm ok. Maybe that last bit was a point I made that true Gooners appreciate, not those who are divided.