Arsenal Rumours Archive July 15 2015

 

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15 Jul 2015 20:12:27
Hi Ed is Karim Benzema Arsenal's 1st choice as a striker followed by Lacazette?, many thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - Arsenal will be interested in Benzema if he is available.}

15 Jul 2015 21:50:39
Great way to indirectly not answer a question Ed...

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{Ed002's Note - The trouble is that you or the original poster is trying to create some bizarre scenario that simply doesn't exist. Now I can be polite and tell you know what I know to be correct, or I could become some drooling fantasist who gets off on "good news" and say it is how you want. You want that stuff, my recommendation is Googling "Arsenal on Red Alert" and having a whack to whatever comes up rather than getting pissed with me if I won't rub your lamp to help you get the genie out.}

15 Jul 2015 23:04:45
Thanks ed.

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16 Jul 2015 00:33:02
I only asked for your knowledge, didn't mean to upset anyone. :-o

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{Ed002's Note - No one is upset - hopefully some are educated a little.}

16 Jul 2015 08:49:54
Im guessing arsenal have a list with a few stirkers on it but then it comes down to availability price wages if the players wants to come.i would think we make contact with clubs and agents find out all this information then evaluate what can be done

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16 Jul 2015 09:45:49
The Genie in the lamp metaphor made me spit my tea out.

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16 Jul 2015 12:48:41
You'd think a tiger on a box of cereal would know better 😒

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16 Jul 2015 15:14:07
-----idiotic dribble removed...............

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{Ed002's Note - I have never professed any such thing. Try not to be such an idiot.}

16 Jul 2015 16:35:08
i rest my case :)

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17 Jul 2015 10:17:08
Wenger has just said to sky sports that there is nothing going on with benzemma deal. But he did only say at the moment lol

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15 Jul 2015 13:51:41
Arsene Wenger quoted in the media - no more signings this summer unless pre-season performances indicate the squad still needs strengthening

Massive contrast to the continued speculation in the other areas.

Do Arsenal go into the new season with Cech as the only major addition?

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{Ed002's Note - They are still looking to bring in a striker and are going to need to make a decision whether or not they wait on their preferred choice for a defensive midfield player and carry on with what they have.

15 Jul 2015 14:06:11
Thanks for speedy reply, Ed002 but I have to say: that isn't what Wenger said to the media.

It was almost a return to the stubborn refusal-to-spend Wenger that we all know and love.

Possible disinformation or even expectation management

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{Ed001's Note - managers and clubs say what best suits them, not what is the most correct information.}

15 Jul 2015 14:42:00
Arsenal are the worst for keeping it close to the chest . Whatever is said will be a load of rubbish . Don't listen to wenger

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15 Jul 2015 16:30:49
I tried to tell everyone a couple of days ago that Wenger is done in the transfer market. But all of you said that was crap. He is not and will not sign anymore players for the new season. Nobody at Arsenal is working on negotiations for a new player either. They are all sitting in the boardroom counting the money they are saving while Chelsea and Manu sign good players.

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15 Jul 2015 17:00:57
Falcao good I think not you were told the other day were always active but we work under the radar always have always will so put your dummy back in synaster_1 and get behind the club

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15 Jul 2015 17:23:06
To be honest mate, I say this every single transfer window.

When Arsene Wenger tells you it's Monday, check your phone.

The guy is notoriously secretive, he probably wouldn't give up his transfer plans under torture.

It's a real waiting game for us.

I do believe he'll add players, if they're of sufficient quality.

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15 Jul 2015 17:31:05
I agree. Its quite frustrating!

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15 Jul 2015 18:44:10
So tired of moaning like in synaster's posts, we've seen every single year that whatever Wenger says is not reflected in what we actually do. Just chill.

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15 Jul 2015 20:06:03
Ah i remember the days when Arsene said he didn't know a player called Santiago Cazorla, two days later we signed him!
The moral of the story is never believe Arsene when he talks of transfers

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15 Jul 2015 20:51:32
I wouldn't put an ice cream on what Wenger says

He's a businessman and won't show his hand - why would you? It would only have a negative impact if it doesn't happen. Players & fans plus may drive up price...

He wants to improve the squad as we weren't strong enough but wants to maintain the team spirit - no more than 3 additions.

Give the man a chance as buying a player is not like buying a player on Fifa or bananas from the supermarket

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15 Jul 2015 21:38:53
synaster lol calm down mate. the Eds (whom we all trust) have said we are looking to sign a player or two. whether we actually obtain the player(s) or not is another story

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14 Jul 2015 20:01:06
Eds any idea what the long term plan is regarding Jenkinson? Is the new contract simply just to maintain market value or do they see a space for him in future squads.

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{Ed001's Note - he wants to stay and the club would like to give him more time to develop. They will accept offers above a certain price and let him decide whether to stay or go, but he is not being pushed out of the door.}

15 Jul 2015 15:27:25
Thank you for your reply ED001, I think as a fan of the club all Arsenal supporters would love to see him succeed at the club but it's difficult to see.

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17 Jul 2015 14:50:10
Sadly, you are absolute correct.

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15 Jul 2015 00:57:52
Hello eds, used the search function and it seems the last time lewandowski was mentioned was way back in February. read that we're interested in him and he may be available at around the £35 million mark. Is he a main target for arsenal, is lewandowski even moving during summer because this is the first I've heard of it. Would be hugely greatful for an update. Probably to crush my dreams

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{Ed001's Note - Bayern are open to selling him right now, there have been reps shopping him around, that is all I know.}

15 Jul 2015 09:06:42
Seriously? Arsenal in the mix?

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{Ed002's Note - Ed001 is correct, Lewandowski is available and will move if someone pays the asking price. Arsenal's interest is elsewhere - as I have explained.}

15 Jul 2015 15:10:41
Hey ed, if you don't mind - How come Lewandowski is available? He's only been at Bayern one season, and there aren't many better in his position, so it seems strange that Bayern would let him go?

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{Ed002's Note - BM will let him go at the right price - they have another striker in mind and are beginning to position themselves for a major transition next summer. They would like to do some of that business this summer.}

15 Jul 2015 19:15:18
002, I know you don't like going into details with specific prices, but do you know if any of the interested teams are willing to match/negotiate a little on Bayern's asking price. I'm sure you're aware who i'm mainly referring to, but in general i'm sure you'd answer? 😐

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{Ed002's Note - Arsenal has not shown any interest in him. Bayern Munich will not be looking to sell cheaply.}

15 Jul 2015 20:20:35
Will be interesting to see what happens at Bayern over the next couple seasons then! Thanks for the info ed.

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15 Jul 2015 22:58:31
Not sure where to ask this Ed, possibly the European pages but seeing as the thread is here I'll give it a shot.

Who is it that Bayern are interested in bringing in? And are these changes being made in anticipation of a new manager being brought in?

Cheers and thanks for all your work.

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{Ed002's Note - Bayern are on a longer term plan to rebuild their aging squad. A new manager will arrive next summer but they are smart enough to start on working a looking to achieve a seamless transition. I don't want to get in to names, but you only need to start looking at the ages of the players to understand this isn't just a case of a striker or two.}

15 Jul 2015 23:12:10
DO you know why Arsenal isn't interested in him? He is a great striker at a good age and would fit well with the system we play. Is it bc of asking price, off the field problems or something else? Seems strange to be seeking another striker but not being interested in a quality one like lewandowski..

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{Ed002's Note - Clubs look to players who they see as beneficial to the improvement of their squad or team - not at individuals which fans generally do. Fans often struggle to see the bigger picture and flip-flop on whoever might be available. They want to see clubs spend lots of money on those they perceive to be "superstars" - but it simply doesn't work that way.}