30 Jun 2014 11:25:56
Hi Eds and the crazy bunch (Dags / G62 / Jen / Flybo / Lakes and the rest etc

I don't post that often but read all your posts every day and love the banter you lot provide, it really helps us Arsenal supporters get through each day. I admit it is hard to see our rivals signing players and us be so quiet at the moment but I just wanted to thank you lot for entertaining us on a daily basis.

I have read a few reports stating we are looking good for Sanchez & Schneiderlin, which would be amazing. Quoted below:

"It is claimed that French reporter Francois Pinet, who broke stories of Arsenal signing Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny has reported that the Gunners were close to signing Sanchez and Schneiderlin".

But reports today suggest Arsenal are now going to go for Khedira for two reasons 1) to fill DM slot (Very good) and 2) to help get the best out of Ozil. (Not so sure). As long as this doesn't affect a move for Sanchez.

I know they are very good friends but surely to get the best out of him would be to have him collect the ball and look up to see Alexis Sanchez in front of him, he now knows I can slot this ball through the eye of a needle and Sanchez is going to outpace everyone and get on the end of it.

To have both Khedira & Sanchez would be amazing as well but I like others are growing on the idea of Schneiderlin, I think this guy is going to be a real star. He looks calm and collective on the ball and can see him being very disciplined to his position. With him sitting in front of the defence, our creative players can then do what they do best.

That was my take on it, Sorry to go. Keep up the good work Eds and Gang

1.) 30 Jun 2014
I think sanchez move will depend on Pogba.

If vidal is sold to Bayern, as this is where their interest is, if they sell kroos to Madrid (very likely)

they will keep pogba, which means that Sanchez won't be going to Juventus, also we will be able to offer a much better transfer fee to get the player.

the issue is if liverpool want sanchez in any suarez offer then we are stumped.

as far as Khedira goes, its likely that Schneidelin wants to move to Arsenal, however knowing how southampton have done business this transfer window, they will want a significant sum for him, and khedira being of interest and possibly a lower sum would suit Arsenal better.

Khedira, Sanchez, Ginter, Aurier and Remy should do the trick for us.

2.) 30 Jun 2014
30 Jun 2014 14:33:27
Afternoon Arsenal Ace, hope all is well and dandy fella.

I think Lakes pretty much summed up the situation.

Good post Lakes and hope you are correct.

3.) 30 Jun 2014
Liverpool have nothing to do with the sanchez deal, the player isn't interested by them and barca don't want to include him in the deal. Sanchez will either stay at barca or move to arsenal

4.) 30 Jun 2014
30 Jun 2014 15:50:15
Has lakes ever been correct dags lol, to be fair he does give great sound bites though ;-)

5.) 30 Jun 2014
30 Jun 2014 16:48:27
Hiya,

I my honest opinion and despite a lot of understandable doubt from a lot of Gooners I think we will be really pleased with who we get.

I can genuinely see Arsene signing two big names to fill spots we need. It's a crazy job to think who, with the countless rumours and various sources claiming this or that.

My belief I should add comes from the turning point in Ozil last year and that Arsene will know the players he wants and he doesn't have to settle for the Girouds, Podolski's or Flamini's anymore.

6.) 30 Jun 2014
I'm standing for the next general election CTR, so I don't really need to make any promises or say things which may come true.

7.) 30 Jun 2014
Hi Ace lots of good names being linked to us over the weekend has raised my spirits no end. A DMF of excellent quality and a top class striker with pace is what we need and all the names being mentioned fit the bill so who is not so important as long as we fill the roles with real quality

8.) 30 Jun 2014
Jenny I love your positivity, they should hire you as wengers general, as even he probably needs some positivity.

9.) 30 Jun 2014
Was thinking optimism, wrote positivity? man that sounds wrong

10.) 30 Jun 2014
30 Jun 2014 20:51:36
Ha ha Lakerville,

Didn't I start that positivity word thing, it must have been in your subconscious. Lol. :-)

Just feel great about this window.