Arsenal Rumours Archive June 15 2014

15 Jun 2014 22:41:29
Is benzema 's agent using arsenal speculation as a gambit to get an improved wage at Real Madrid.

Doesn't seem like this is the marquee striker we are getting (if any)

I'm not in the know so can't speak for certain. But with madrid expected to buy a striker this year his place MAY be under threat, so I'd say his agent was just seeing what options he'd have should he end up leaving.

Do you ever just get the feeling a transfer isn't going to happen? I just cannot picture Benzema in an Arsenal shirt. In spite of his performance yesterday, I do think he's a little overrated. I don't think his goal ratio is as amazing as it should be considering the team he has and the standard of the Spanish league below the top few teams. He is coming up to 27, so it's not like he has a long career ahead of him to justify the 40 million he'd probably cost. He's a player that's been playing a lot of games since a relatively young age. They don't always go on as long as you'd expect; Rooney being an example, Michael Owen also. If he was available for £20million, I'd say it'd be worth a go, as in spite of what I just said, he's a better option than Remy or Bony if available at the right price. But with teams around like psg and Monaco, it's unlikely that he'd be on the market long enough to see his value drop to £20 million.

To be honest, I think he is finally hitting his stride and turning his potential into results and positive statistcs

Let's not forget, that the team is not built around him and has had to accept playing second fiddle (third fiddle?) to the high profile players.

If a team were built around him, with the likes of ozil, giroud looking to set him up, I do believe we rack up the goals.

. however, I don't think there is the slightest chance of him joining. sadly.

16 Jun 2014 15:00:10
Second or third fiddle? He starts almost every game now Bob, and in his favourite position.

15 Jun 2014 10:13:44
Ed002? Few questions, Just wonderd is there a good chance that Joel Campbell's work permit will be allowed? Also if this is allowed do you think Wenger will still look for a striker? I know he had a fantastic game last night, but I feel we still need a big name striker for extra options.
What's the situation with Aurier? He has said on a couple ocations he wants the move to Arsenal, are we front runners for his signiture?

Cheers!

{Ed002's Note - (a) Joel Campbell has a work permit already. (b) Mr Wenger is looking for a striker. (c) Arsenal has approached Toulouse about Serge Aurier and there is interest from Monaco and PSG (he is not first choice for PSG). Toulouse will look to hang on to the player.}

Cheers Ed

Ed, do you expect Joel Campbell to be loaned out again or will we keep him next year?

We better get Aurier, I'm going to be absolutely gutted if we don't get him.

{Ed002's Note - I try and avoid expectations Jonny.}

I should know by now Ed really!

How else can I put it? Have Arsenal shown any interest in keeping him? Doesn't make as much sense!

{Ed002's Note - Arsenal got him a work permit and sent him on loan for experience so it is reasonable to assumer he will be part of the squad next season.}

That's better, thanks Ed!