03 Jan 2016 09:14:00
Ed
This name keeps cropping up - Rabiot from PSG
Seems to fit what we need given our injury to Santi but not to replace Coq.
Are we interested in him and what are our chances here?
Also, we seem to be linked with deep playing central midfielders rather than a defensive midfielder - is that where you see the midfield being strengthened?
Thanks and happy new year.
{Ed001's Note - lots of names keep cropping up, do you really think we can answer about them all? There is a list down the page that Ed002 gave of the midfielders we know of Arsenal interest in. Elneny is almost certain to sign, not sure what else you expect in January.}
03 Jan 2016 19:03:14
Use the search function mate.
'Unlikely: Juventus, Arsenal and Chelsea enquired about Rabiot in 2013 and PSG were not keen to sell. Chelsea, Roma and Arsenal enquired in the summer of 2014 but all would see him as one for the future - and neither would commit to the guarantee of first team football that was being requested by the player. Roma tried for a deal in January 2015 but to no avail. For more than a year Rabiot has been bleating about not being in the first team at PSG and a move to any of the interested sides would not have resolve that in the short term. However, Arsenal, Spurs, Newcastle and Manchester City had him watched over during last season on a regular basis, and Spurs were keen on taking him on a loan to buy deal. Although previously backing away due to the request for a guarantee of playing time, talks did again happen with Juventus in July 2015. Roma, Spurs and Arsenal may rekindle their interest if PSG were to look to let him go in January. I am pretty sure if that is the case then Wenger will want to talk to the player (and his mother) to ensure that his head is in the right place. Chelsea simply saw him as too much grief in the end. '
04 Jan 2016 06:58:59
Rabiot concerns me, way too much nonsense surrounds him. I would like to see us sign Wanyama as one of three defensive style midfiled players we can use; Coquelin, Elneny and Wanyama, with Ramsey and Cazorla able to fill in, if necessary. Next season, we must let Arteta, Rosicky and Flamini depart. I would like to see the likes of Wilshere, Ramsey and Cazorla play further forward, where they can be more effective and possiby avoid injury. An additional forward would be ideal, Hernandez being my choice: a proven goalscorer in the Premier League.
{Ed002's Note - There is seemingly no remaining interest in Aubameyang from Juventus, Real Madrid, Spurs, Roma or either of the Milanese clubs. Whilst Dortmund are happy to see the back of him, it will only be at a high price - and I think that may well block a move in January as it did in the summer. The player has made it clear that he would like to move to Italy. However, that has not deterred Barcelona, Chelsea, Arsenal and Valencia who have had him watched again this season so an offer in January is possible. However, I suspect the asking price would make a move to Valencia unlikely. I cannot imagine a move to Barcelona being viable until one of their first choice forwards moves on. Arsenal or Chelsea might be best placed if they have the stomach for the expenditure - but it would be a very major change to the Arsenal approach to buying players with a €60M asking price. Dortmund will keep him rather than let him leave cheaply. Plenty of baggage with him as well.}