Re: Transfer Rumours Thread

by RealGunner Sat Feb 15, 2014 1:45 am

smh boyhood dream my ass

Madrdi comes tomorrow and he will pull out his 1960 retro Di Stefano shirt

by RedOranje Sat Feb 15, 2014 2:10 am

"It has always been my greatest dream to sit on the bench alongside the likes of Kagawa and watch as a very large and bewildered looking Golum shouts angrily at the pitch telling the players to 'Get it wide and cross t'the Great White Shrek (who makes more in a week than I will in half a year), lads!'"

by sportsczy Sat Feb 15, 2014 2:11 pm

Well the Benzema dream is going down the toilet... Madrid are offering him an extension with an increased wage to start immediately at around 9 mil per season(total of 14+ mil with his share of his image rights). Extended until 2018 or even 2020 apparently.

That's on the table right now and it'll probably happen. Madrid wanted to extend him at his current 6 mil over the summer (11 mil total with image rights); but that was refused by Benz' camp.

Another one bites the dust it seems ffs.

by Chumlum Sat Feb 15, 2014 2:45 pm

With Vermaelen possibly set to leave (via Arseblog News), what do you all think is going to happen with CB signings this summer?

I get why Vermaelen might want to leave. But he's still technically our club captain and he's a good player - he makes mistakes, yes, but still a good player. But if Sagna doesn't renew (looking more likely by the week), if Fabianski goes (this is all but confirmed, no?), if Vermaelen goes, and plus we're short up top and arguably in deeper midfield ... there will have to be a lot of shopping done this summer, no? Even if the incoming players are good acquisitions that's a lot of turnover for a squad that looks almost there just the way it is.

(BTW, speaking of prospective RBs, Eintracht Frankfurt's Sebastian Jung just got robbed by Mkhitaryan in the lead-up to an Aubameyang goal in the Frankfurt-Dortmund game.)

by Jay29 Sat Feb 15, 2014 2:55 pm

Was just talking about this with my brother. If Vermaelen goes, we'll need a centre back who's good enough to push Koscielny and Mertesacker for their first team spots. On top of that, we need a 4th choice centre back, either someone older and experienced or a young, upcoming talent for additional cover.

When Fabianski leaves at the end of his deal and Viviano at the end of his loan, we'll need a new backup keeper. If Sagna goes, then a right back is needed. We could do with a new holding midfielder, and obviously we need a new striker.

So that's, potentially, five new signings required in the summer; three to improve the first team, and two to improve the depth of the squad. Alternatively, we can promote younger players to be 4th choice centre back and back-up keeper.

by Chumlum Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:17 pm

Solid CB assessment, Jay. I'd prefer to see the 4th choice be a young guy - but I guess some of this depends on how Wenger and the staff see Hayden progressing.

I'd guess Damian Martinez will be promoted to the first team as 3rd choice GK next season.

GK, CB (x2?), RB, DM/CM, ST. And that's not even including the relative luxury of winger signings that are always being linked up, the Draxlers and Cuadrados ...

Personally I enjoy seeing substantial or even radical squad overhauls where a bunch of good players come together at once for a potentially exciting mix. But I prefer to watch it happen at other clubs, e.g. Fiorentina a couple summers ago. Or via Football Manager.

Keeping an eye on this Dortmund-Frankfurt match has me really wishing we got Aubameyang last summer. Sweet player.

by RealGunner Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:21 pm

We will have to buy a lot of players in the Summer with these departures. With the recent financial results, there is no excuse to not spend money either.

Finding the right players will be difficult. Specially considering the fact that Arsene might not renew and retire. He might think that a new manager better spend the money instead?

If he stays then he will spend it on the best available players.

by urbaNRoots Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:56 pm

About 6-7 players (squad depth and first XI) are going to be needed if Vermaelen, Sagna, Fabianski, Podolski leave. Personally don't think we'll get them all, as usual we'll leave our squad 2-3 players light.

by Chumlum Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:06 pm

Whatever happens with this season - even if things somehow end in glory & a trophy or two - it would be extremely frustrating to start next season feeling a few players short again.

That's why I'd love to see Sagna and Vermaelen stay. And also Rosicky, Arteta, and Podolski. All that experience and mental fortitude is useful. (Although Poldi staying would seemingly prevent the arrival of a badass luxury guy like Reus, Draxler, or SES.)

That said, it is nice knowing that there isn't, or won't be, much "deadwood." Coq, Djourou, and Diaby to consider, possibly.

by Sina Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:35 pm

Reus is by no means luxury Clubber

he is essential Razz

-Veltman/Schar/Lasceles/Ginter
-Lars/Sven/Schneiderlin/Gustavo/Javi M!!
-Reus/Drax/Cuadradu/Griezman
-Cavani/Benz/Balo/Costa

by Chumlum Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:49 pm

Sina wrote:Reus is by no means luxury
he is essential

True. I recant and I repent!

by RealGunner Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:00 pm

Stay away from Diaby too Clubber

He is just 10 days away ffs

by Chumlum Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:17 pm

Is he that close? hmm

by El Gunner Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:34 pm

Good points raised by Chum.

The summer is long enough and as said with our financial solidity we can get all of those players in the required positions. It's just a matter of finding the right players.

by 6unner Sat Feb 15, 2014 5:45 pm

RealGunner wrote:We will have to buy a lot of players in the Summer with these departures. With the recent financial results, there is no excuse to not spend money either.

Finding the right players will be difficult. Specially considering the fact that Arsene might not renew and retire. He might think that a new manager better spend the money instead?

If he stays then he will spend it on the best available players.

Funny, Thought you were being serious at first.

by Sina Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:09 pm

Draxman

in training today
take care of him

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by VendettaRed07 Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:13 pm

Learning to play with his back to goal? hmm

Striker conversion process underway.. :bow:

by MJ Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:15 pm

Would hate to kill Draxler's career as he benchwarms for Sanogoal. Proud

by Artilleristen Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:18 pm

MJGunner wrote:Would hate to kill Draxler's career as he benchwarms for Sanogoal.

Your statement is backwards

by Hapless_Hans Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:18 pm

btw, Heldt confirmed explicitly on TV that it was Arsenal that made a bid for Draxler at the end of the window, and that it was big but nowhere big enough.

by VendettaRed07 Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:22 pm

Not surprised. No reason for them to sell Draxler during this window unless they got a Bale like offer.

However with the release clause this window, and a big break over the summer, even if theres an issue with Arsenal not meeting the release clause, l think Draxler, based on what lve heard, will push enough for it to happen.

Though imo, l expect right before the window opens we just hand them the 37m and make it happen.

Normally l'd be worried about some other team coming in and making a deal and sign him from under our noses. But Draxler has more value to us than any other team that has the money to sign him.

by VendettaRed07 Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:23 pm

Artilleristen wrote:
MJGunner wrote:Would hate to kill Draxler's career as he benchwarms for Sanogoal.
Your statement is backwards

Not when he's making a joke it isn't.......... : P

by BAYERN_MUNICH Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:31 pm

According to JAF we are after Draxler in the summer?! We don't need more middlefielders Rolling Eyes

by VendettaRed07 Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:36 pm

Don't think it will happen. Draxler would have to agree to go and l don't think he wants to go and sit on the bench. Especially with Lewa coming in, Draxler will basically have to compete with Gotze + several others to get games.

Bayern will probably show interest but l don't think talks will get far.

by Hapless_Hans Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:40 pm

BAYERN_MUNICH wrote:According to JAF we are after Draxler in the summer?! We don't need more middlefielders

yes but that's probably bullshit, as Tönnies later went on record saying he can exclude 'with 100% probability' (lol) that Draxler wants to join us in summer.

But I disagree, we could of course need him, to succeed Ribery in the future, plus Pep ALWAYS wants MORE MIDFIELDERS

by El Gunner Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:45 pm

VendettaRed07 wrote:Not surprised. No reason for them to sell Draxler during this window unless they got a Bale like offer.

However with the release clause this window, and a big break over the summer, even if theres an issue with Arsenal not meeting the release clause, l think Draxler, based on what lve heard, will push enough for it to happen.

Though imo, l expect right before the window opens we just hand them the 37m and make it happen.

Normally l'd be worried about some other team coming in and making a deal and sign him from under our noses. But Draxler has more value to us than any other team that has the money to sign him.

Inb4RealMadrid50millionbid

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