06 Feb 2014 15:32:48
Players likely to leave

Out
Podolski-not really made an impact
Arteta-getting on a bit could do with an upgrade
Vermaelen-not enough playing time
Diaby-injury prone needs replacing
Bendtner-probably off to barca messi better watch out
Park-not arsenal standard
Djourou- c u later
Myiachi-not been given a chance keeps getting injured
Coquelin-I like this Lad good pace and versatility but been poor this season and now injured

1.) 06 Feb 2014
The top of your list just doesn't stack up.

Podolski has been awesome, and is great in bursts. Arteta isn't the same player, but I doubt Wenger will allow him to leave, even with proper replacement. you have to look at the impact he has in the locker room as an influence for the young players.

Vermaelen unfortunately coule leave, but Wenger won't let him go before he has a third CB in place. I also believe that Verm is happy to be on this side, and unless he is transferred to russia right now to get playing time for the world cup, I doubt he will ask to leave.

as for the rest, who knows, but well have to wait and see.

2.) 06 Feb 2014
Winner, winner chicken dinner - OH gets the prize for level headedness today. Stability is what got us here no point in changing now.

Sad if Verm leaves means we are going to downgrade on the back up CB's eventually someone will get hurt.

3.) 06 Feb 2014
Since vermaelan was dropped results have proved that he wasn't good enough at the time, shame as we could have rotated but his performances when last a regular weren't up to the mark

4.) 06 Feb 2014
If we win the title, I do not expect any of the defenders to leave.

poldi will be more than happy to play part time role, considering he won't be going to the next world cup. or its too far ahead to think of.

gnabry, ox, will only improve.

wilshere and ramsey will improve.

rosicky, cazorla and ozil will be better.

i expect a striker to be signed, a winger, GK, and some young players.

expect sagna to re sign.

5.) 06 Feb 2014
Why does everyone think Podolski hasn't made an impact?! He's one of my favourite current players just based on how much he loves the club and hates spurs. He's a quality finisher and a definite keeper.

Sagna might sign on depending on how well we do this year. Vermaelen staying would be good IMO as he is decent back up. Keeping the main players (which we did in the summer) is one of the main reasons the team is currently so strong together.

Park, Bendtner, Diaby etc can go as they are definitely not good enough.

Rosicky is a legend and deserves to stay on.

6.) 07 Feb 2014
Take a look at Podolski's record, he doesn't start because he can't run around chasing the ball like Giroud for 90+ minutes.

His record is phenomenal.

7.) 07 Feb 2014
Hi Greeny,

Think I prefer Podolski where he is than try to convert him to a keeper, even if his lineage is Polish and we do like a Polish 'keeper.