Arsenal Rumours Archive March 08 2012

08 Mar 2012 21:32:23
just watched podolski on u tube he is so like rvp.
i wonder if he is rvp replacement
dave.w

He's more like Arshavin so that's who I'd say he is replacing

How is he like RvP?

I don't raelly see it, RvP is far more technically gifted and is a much better all round footballer.

Podolski is a poacher, kind of like a Lineker type I would reckon. Perhaps he can develop further as he is just 26.

Still excited to see him play alongside RvP. if RvP leaves he might as well not have bothered coming so that's a definite NOT HAPPENING in my book!

CS

Absolutely agree with you, i watched podolski on youtube yesterday and realised that his style is identical to van persie's. there's no point in having to left footed strikers, i think he is a replacement.

In regards to the above post, why not have two left footed strikers? Many teams play with two right footed strikers. I also can't see RvP wanting to leave England as his family are settled and I equally can't see him playing against Arsenal say for city... Who knows though, it's ultimately his and the clubs decision.

08 Mar 2012 14:25:24
New update, go on javier Perez twitter and they have contacted podolski agent and after all the questions the agent said no news regarding the transfer! Sounds like good news as most agents say no contact! Expect podolski to be a gooner it continues going this way!

Real goon

08 Mar 2012 14:03:52
Podolski fee is 13m euro, but wages are £140k a week, but the wages will have come with a sizable signing on fee. So perhaps he will be paid something like £110k a week and he will receive £6m upfront in a one-off payment.

Ed002, is there any way one-off payments can be tax avoidable?

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - I am not sure where you have the £140k wages from Syd. But very few things are clear of tax. The old scheme of classic cars and oil paintings are perhaps a little long in the tooth. A golden handshake is tax free so there may be a way to put it in to trust and then roll it in with the money from his testimonial in 10 years time. There are trusts, limited companies etc. that can be used to defer or reshape tax that is due, but I don't see this as any sort of consideration.}

Ed002 - Raphael Honigstein said £140k a week, but some will be paid upfront. Too be honest I did think it was a bit steep.

Sydney! {Ed002's Note - Honigstein is a good guy. But I don't see Arsenal agreeing to pay him 165k euro per week. And why is Honigstein talking in pounds? It is very different to the figures we were given last night. How much did he say was being paid by the club for the two insurance packages?}

Ed002 - I read his Tweet wrong, it was more of a quote than his personal knowledge. My bad.

"interesting figures from Cologne tabloid Express today. Podolski fee (only) GBP 10.3m but wages 140k a week."

Sydney!

08 Mar 2012 11:25:32
I think wenger getting poldi means RVP stays. especially after the 100k a week salary...which means RVP can get almost anything. 150-200k even..not that rvp is money hungry.

Its a special feeling when an entire stadium is in raptures everytime he scores...not since the time of henry, have we been soo excited by a goal scorer of this calibre. He will stay.

Poldi, Rvp, Gerv on the front line...that looks dangerous...one powerful left foot, one clinical left foot and ger who shud get better in his second season.

Ryo, Ox, Backup wingers. Walcott should be given the RVP backup role.

We dont need defenders. Gibbs has come alive, Sagna, Per, Verm, Koser, santos,jenkinson, djourou should be sufficient. We got miquel and bartley too.

we lack in midfield. Rosicky will be given a 12 month contract, ramsey, wilshere, arteta, song, coquelin, frimpong ( injured for another 5 months)

I do hope wenger brings in gotze. him and wilshere in the middle with song behind them and the attacking trio up front...dangerous.

Ox...a backup winger are you joking....this guy is the hottest property in england right now, and deserves his place in the first team every week, Gervhinio is a waste of space!! he is the backup, also Ox in midfield was unbelieable the other night could be his new position if i know wenger!!

Djourou i will happily pay for his ticket our of the emirates he is like an accident waiting to happen everytime he plays, i think with wiltshire coming back we should loan ramsey out somewhere, especially if we sign Goetze, he will have no chance of getting in the team, in my opinion aswell we should go for Leighton Baines from everton, sort of guy we need to solid up the backline, Gibbs isnt great believe me, he cant play with a fast defensive backline. {Ed001's Note - AOC joined from Southampton as a central midfielder who could also play on the wings, it is not a new position but his favoured one.}

I actually didnt know that he was!! a good selection headache it looks like for arsene wenger, althou i need to say he does look the business on the wings aswell though, i dont know where i would rather he plays, although him and wiltshire is a mouthwatering prospect

I agree with OxChambo being better than Gervinho, however I think Gervinho will be better next season, as he just needs time to settle...

...Also I agree with that we only need a Creative Midfielder like Goetze, as we haven't brought anyone in to replace Nasri... Gourcuff looks class as well but Goetze would be better as he is younger, and shows we can still attract big-money stars!

Wilshire and gotze with Arteta and rosicky for experience.

Don't forget about yennaris who has done well.

I think RVP will stay,Arshavin will probably stay at Zenit,and Podolski will replace him.Happy days.
Braintreegooner

08 Mar 2012 11:18:10
ed is it legal to sign a player on a pre contract agreement from europe?
dave.w {Ed002's Note - Clubs can agree a transfer at any time but the transfer cannot be processed until the window is open. This is what is happening with Podolski. The term "pre-contract" applies to where a player and a club agree a deal (a) outside of teh federation the player plays in, and (b) within six months of his contract end.}

08 Mar 2012 00:47:33
german tv and sources have said podolski on the brink of a 10.9 million fee move to arsenal, around about 13 million euros... and 100k per week (in euros)

reliable sources in germany have announced it already and the news should be clarified in the UK once it has been confirmed...

remember anything can happen it could break down but lets hope it goes to plan... german sources say he is 78% a gooner from their sources

real-goon {Ed002's Note - It is the otherway around with the fee - 13M euros which is currently about £10.9M.}

Yeah sorry for the misunderstanding but you are correct... whats ur views on this ed? {Ed002's Note - If you glance down the page you will see a brief explanation about what I know of the "deal" including some discussion about insurance that apparently is part of the deal.}

He said 13m euros, what you on about ed? {Ed001's Note - it is paid in Euros, the fee is 13m, which is currently about 10.9m in pounds but could change before the deal is completed, the 13m Euros fee won't though.}

He's in the bag. he wud not ask per and then tail arsenal all the way and then join chelsea. Utd and city have not made and inquiry for him. Arsenal are the 3rd best team right now. adding him is adding depth as cover for RVP and a left winger.

Besides podolski has previously stated its not all about the money with him but the development of his career

08 Mar 2012 00:33:43
Hi just wanted to know that there are other alternatives to Gotze. I mean I know he's a wonderful player with great talent and if Arsene decides to go and get him then I would be very happy but there are cheaper alternatives who are very good. For example I'm a big fan of Alan Dzagoev. His contract runs out this january and will be availbale for as much as £10 million I think. Also Andriy Yarmalenko, This guy does have it all, pace, vision and can play anywhere alon the midfield & up front. Also Arsenal are in contact with Koln but no fee has been agreed between the two clubs

Islington Gooner {Ed002's Note - Dzagoev has interested Chelsea in the past but Arsenal have shown a lot of interest this past year including sending a contingent to watch him play in Moscow back last summer.}