Re: Olivier Giroud

by aleumdance Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:41 pm

Surag wrote:I dont know why we never went after him

12m pounds is so low and perfectly affordable .

if you went for him, Gallaini would enter the race and try and sign him for a plate of pizza, paid in 12 months

by Mudcat Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:41 pm

RealGunner wrote:Welcome to the forum Mudcat

Thanks RealGunner! It's good to be here. Thumbs up

by RealGunner Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:45 pm

I hope the girl in the avatar is you Very Happy

by Mudcat Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:50 pm

RealGunner wrote:I hope the girl in the avatar is you

Haha. You'll be sorely disappointed then. I'm just an old middle-aged male fart. But she does dress up the page a bit though. Razz

by RealGunner Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:16 pm

you arn't old as long as your heart is young good sir Very Happy

by Mudcat Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:11 pm

RealGunner wrote:you arn't old as long as your heart is young good sir

That's so true. I always like to say that time may require that you grow older, but that doesn't mean you have to grow up. eco smile

by REWB Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:20 pm

well unfortunately, France are out, hopefully he gets signed up now.

Really disappointed that he did not get the play that he deserved, blanc is an awful manager imo. He should take advice from low, incredible manager. podolski/muller/gomez, decent but not having the finest of tournaments in terms of attaching movement, what does he do? totally changes it up for younger less experienced players to show the fight and energy. France had the squad to do similar but the manager was pussy.

benz was having a poor torny, should have been replaced by giroud. voulbena should of had a chance aswell and menez

menez....giroud....valbuena/ribery

try it ffs, change it because obviously your front 3 is not working. he has lost my respect as a manager.

the French people are absolutely PISSED with blanc and rightly so, he was terrible and didnt take control of this France squad at all, an absolute mess. I'm even pissed off with this France team and I'm not even French ffs. The french nation should be ashamed.

by Jay29 Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:39 pm

From where I've been reading, it's just a medical and paperwork that needs to be done on the deal. I'm not sure when the medical will happen; whether it'll be within the next week or after the player's holiday, and we know what we're like with paperwork.

Would be great if this is confirmed within the next week or so, but I'm expecting it'll take a bit longer. Just because it's Arsenal, and nothing is ever straightforward.

by Sina Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:19 pm

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you know LOL Razz

by boss Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:04 pm

I guess that Giroud is saying to Kos ...U see we'r both ''Bigger" u know what i mean guys(players) thought LOOL..than him ! ...orrrr u see he knows noth. about me signing 4ASN......ORRR Giroud to Kos what do u mind if I'd ask him(rich man) to give us some money ! would he rofl

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SIGHT: No offense (4Nasri)intended ..TRUST me...just 4laugh ..coz 2b honest everyone has it's rights to do what they wants 4theirselves ! So True.

by Amar Sun Jun 24, 2012 2:16 pm

lolllllll boss.

Need to wrap this deal up ASAP so we can start working on selling some deadweight.

And REWB, despite an average tourney from the French attack, I think you've still got to start Benzema upfront. Giroud is a great option, but Benz is a WC talent, and imo is on a whole different level compared to Giroud. He was singlehandely trying to spark the attack yesterday, but wasn't getting support from the midfield.

Do agree that Blanc was awful this tourney. Squad had alot of talent, but couldn't seem to get the best out of it.

by REWB Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:50 pm

Amar wrote:lolllllll boss.

Need to wrap this deal up ASAP so we can start working on selling some deadweight.

And REWB, despite an average tourney from the French attack, I think you've still got to start Benzema upfront. Giroud is a great option, but Benz is a WC talent, and imo is on a whole different level compared to Giroud. He was singlehandely trying to spark the attack yesterday, but wasn't getting support from the midfield.

Do agree that Blanc was awful this tourney. Squad had alot of talent, but couldn't seem to get the best out of it.

thanks for the reply, but it doesn't matter if the player is world class or not, he should of changed the front 3 to get the most effective result. benz is having a poor torny, so change him up for giroud or at least bring giroud on at 60 mins. voulbena and menez also should have played more. benz is world class but that doesnt mean he should play no matter what. benz is not bigger than FRANCE.

by Gemini Sun Jun 24, 2012 4:50 pm

Please wenger don't buy any more french players unless it's ribery of course!

by Onyx Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:00 pm

The Daily Star Sunday says France star Giroud, 25, yesterday used Twitter to tell the world: “I am a Gunner” but quickly deleted the message.

by RealGunner Sun Jun 24, 2012 7:08 pm

thats not his twitter, its fake

by aleumdance Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:55 pm

lol. it seems we are getting closer

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2164318/Olivier-Giroud-keen-complete-Arsenal-deal.html

by kiranr Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:09 pm

How will you guys set-up if Giroud comes?

by Sina Mon Jun 25, 2012 3:10 pm

Montpellier claim Olivier Giroud transfer to Arsenal is complete

Montpellier president Louis Nicollin claims Arsenal have completed the signing of France forward Olivier Giroud.

Giroud, part of Laurent Blanc's Euro 2012 squad which was knocked out by Spain in the quarter-finals on Saturday, is thought to command a transfer fee in the region of £13million.

The 25-year-old scored 25 goals for his club last season to help Montpellier win the Ligue 1 title, igniting the interest of several top clubs.

Last week, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger revealed a deal was "90%" complete as he looked to add the promising Frenchman to his squad, which has already been bolstered by the arrival of Germany marksman Lukas Podolski.

Speaking to French newspaper Midi Libre, Montpellier president Nicollin confirmed the transfer had now been completed after Arsenal met the player's release clause.

Nicollin said: "I wish him well."

Arsenal have not yet made any official comment, but Press Association Sport understands an announcement by the Barclays Premier League club is imminent.

Once the transfer for Giroud is formally complete, Arsenal could then look to offload some of their fringe players, including Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner and Morocco international Marouane Chamakh as well as Mexico forward Carlos Vela and Brazilian midfielder Denilson.

However, Nicollin maintained a move to take Chamakh in the opposite direction back to France was not part of the Giroud deal.

Wenger, who is at the European Championship working as a media pundit, is convinced Giroud can be a big hit at Arsenal.

"I think he has exceptional potential and will integrate very well in our collective and our way of playing," he said last week.

"He is a real team player and knows how to combine with other players and I'm sure he will do well with us."

PA
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/montpellier-claim-olivier-giroud-transfer-to-arsenal-is-complete-7880844.html

medical and then official confirmation and then welcome to Arsenal video Smile

by El Gunner Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:53 pm

Love the signature, Sina!!! Im also sure RvP WILL STAY! Come On You Gunners Thumbs up

by RealGunner Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:26 pm

Giroud in london atm

by REWB Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:44 pm

he looks blench

by Raptorgunner Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:45 pm

RealGunner wrote:

Giroud in london atm

He looks like a monster. :bow:

by RealGunner Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:59 pm

REWB wrote:he looks blench

voted the sexiest footballer in France last month Very Happy

by Jay29 Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:01 pm

Giroud the new Dreamboat of the Premier League? hmm

by Sina Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:03 pm

11pm apparently time to announce it officially hmm

by urbaNRoots Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:33 pm

Sina you must be excited about this signing (as we're all) you were telling us how good he's in the air during the season when we weren't even linked with him Very Happy

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