Arsenal Rumours Archive July 02 2017
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02 Jul 2017 18:52:12
Reading that Ox has turned down the offer made to him, Ed's do you think this is the case or paper talk?
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{Ed001's Note - I don't know, it would seem the most likely judging by the way his agent operates though.}
03 Jul 2017 02:54:30
Good point ed001, I often forget he's represented by Ward. You'd think players would learn to stay away from him.
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{Ed001's Note - he makes his players rich. You make it sound like they care about anything else!}
03 Jul 2017 05:13:57
Hah fair point. Look at his other clients though - Sterling and Berahino. Sterling has declined since leaving Anfield and Berahino is virtually nobody now.
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{Ed001's Note - I agree, he is a terrible agent who puts short term monetary gain ahead of his client's long term career. He is amongst the worst of modern intermediaries.}
02 Jul 2017 18:02:30
Hearing from multiple places that Mahrez and Lacazette are done deals? Eds can you shed any light?
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{Ed001's Note - personally I expect both to go through at some point this window, but I do not know of any 'done deal' right now.}
02 Jul 2017 18:12:32
Thank you for the quick reply ed. My thoughts are providing that these deals are legit. Either our pursuit of Lemar has ended or if we are still interested then I believe Sanchez or/ and ox are going to be on their way. Which is disappointing but atleast our business is getting done early.
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{Ed001's Note - I believe Monaco are not looking to sell Lemar and will only sell for obscene money. They had an agreement dating from the previous summer to sell Fabinho this time around, which they are honouring. That sale ensures they can play hardball with the rest and only sell if it suits them or the player wants to go.}
02 Jul 2017 19:06:10
I like mahrez, but if we continue with 3 at the back and use wing backs, not sure where he wit fit in?
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{Ed001's Note - as part of the front 3 I would expect.}
02 Jul 2017 19:07:32
If we lose Sanchez, as expected, I would be happy to see Mahrez in an Arsenal shirt, providing he can reproduce his performances from the Leicester title winning team.
The Ox? Sorry I just don't see the fascination with him.
I don't want him to leave, but £20m for an injury prone player who has flashes of brilliance, no brainer.
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02 Jul 2017 20:52:03
I think we need to be mentally prepared for Sanchez leaving and lacazette being a replacement.
The hope is that Arsenal and Bayern can agree something!
Lacazette is much more like Sanchez than Tomas Lemar. In fact, Lemar is more like Ozil.
Bare in mind Sanchez led the attack for most of the season.
I expect a front three of:
Lacazette
Ozil
Welbeck
With Walcott / Oxlaide / Iwobi as cover.
Perez may leave, in which case wenger make look at one more attacker.
I think that's probably it for the summer unless Ospina leaves.
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02 Jul 2017 21:21:20
I'm physically prepared for Sanchez leaving mate but not mentally prepared 😂.
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03 Jul 2017 00:35:33
We need to keep Sanchez regardless if he has no interest in a new deal. Like Saurez, winning is in their DNA. Saurez was desperate for a move and pushed for it as much as humanly possible. Rogers stayed strong, kept him beyond all odds and thanks to his unreal season they nearly won the league. I say let's prove to him and the loyal fans we are a force again!
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02 Jul 2017 10:00:47
Ed,
Firstly good morning and hope you are having a great weekend.
It looks like we are being linked with William Carvalho again this morning - any truth in those rumours?
We have a few similarity CM / CDM and it seems like we need to clear out some players from a squad size and wage perspective. Do you think we will have 3 or 4 players sold from the squad ( assuming players agree to location and wages) ?
Thanks for your responses on the Sanchez post below as they were interesting and look forward to future responses.
Thanks.
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{Ed001's Note - as far as I am aware there is no current interest in Carvalho from Arsenal. A lot does depend on who leaves, admittedly, but I have not heard of anything that would make him required.
There are a few surplus players at Arsenal, but the likes of Coquelin and Xhaka are not amongst them. Coquelin is seen as a utility cover player, a position he is happy to occupy. Xhaka is seen as the future of the Arsenal midfield.
The ones set to leave are likely to be Wilshere, if anyone will take him that he will agree to move to. Gibbs is a possiblity to go, Monreal and Coquelin are to provide cover for Kolasinac. Obviously Chesney and Ospina will depend on the players, Wenger would like to keep one, at least, but both players want first team football. Jenkinson, Campbell, Perez and Debuchy are all available.
Arsenal are trying to convince Oxlade-Chamberlain to stay and Sanchez as well. Wenger wants both to sign new contracts.}
02 Jul 2017 10:37:41
Thank you
Sanchez is the interesting one. If he wants medals the Bayern makes perfect sense and would still get strong money.
If wants London - not sure what the options are outside of us.
Man City - outside of ridiculous wages, what does he get - a better chance of EPL but not Europe. I know we are not in it this year.
Arsenal - is Sanchez waiting to see who we sign to show our intentions? Good chance to do something in the league plus Europa cup. As no signing fee, we should be able to offer best wage. Surely if we sign big players and offer big contract then we are good?
Thanks.
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{Ed001's Note - yes, Sanchez wants to see ambition and a changing of attitude at the club. He doesn't want to see players laughing and happy after defeat. Sanchez wants to win.}
02 Jul 2017 11:28:23
Ed, I've noticed you've not mentioned Özil in that list? Is that because you understand he's now staying? Or just that it's a long list to cover! Thanks.
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{Ed001's Note - because I am not sure what is happening with him right now.}
02 Jul 2017 15:04:51
Ban iPhones on the pitch, changing room and team bus!
Lower base salaries and higher win bonuses
Big bonuses for top two finish
At the same time the owner of the purse strings needs to follow that lead also
When did Wenger change from ditching players who were under performing or showing decline to giving them the benefit of the doubt and when did he change from upgrading the team every year to not. I just don't understand that transformation and why it happened.
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02 Jul 2017 17:34:36
im convinced city will be getting closer to champions league glory very soon.
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02 Jul 2017 19:26:46
Our silverware is better over past 3 seasons, still doubts over Pep's EPL credentials and it's in Manchester
They do have a blank cheque book and pen to help cover up Pep's shortcomings plus Sanchez wage demands.
We need to start planning with or without him - Lacazette and Mbappe up front for me all day long.
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04 Jul 2017 16:05:36
indeed man city have been left to rot and get older. but they won't stand for that so sooner or later they will be back on top or very close.
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