http://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/mercato-selon-puel-le-real-suit-ben-arfa-940180.html

Claude Puel of Nice saying that Ben Arfa is being pursued by Real Madrid... doubt he leaves before the Euro. But it's interesting and strange lol.

Puel basically said "Nice isn't Ben Arfa's level and he hope Arfa moves somewhere higher"

RealGunner wrote:Puel basically said "Nice isn't Ben Arfa's level and he hope Arfa moves somewhere higher"

That. If ben Arfa is smart , he won't leave ligue1 .

Depends who gets him tbf, not Madrid obviously because that's pie in the sky stuff.

But he could succeed at someone better than Nice if he's allowed to. The problem is he's never been allowed a consistent run of games until now, you can't be consistent if you are not allowed to be.

I have seen many other players make mistakes but their managers allow them to play through them instead of giving up on them, Ben Arfa hasn't had that luxury in his career sadly.

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Depends who gets him tbf, not Madrid obviously because that's pie in the sky stuff.

But he could succeed at someone better than Nice if he's allowed to. The problem is he's never been allowed a consistent run of games until now, you can't be consistent if you are not allowed to be.

I have seen many other players make mistakes but their managers allow them to play through them instead of giving up on them, Ben Arfa hasn't had that luxury in his career sadly.

That's why I want hi to stay in ligue 1. He never had consitency in his career ( partly his fault and partly manager's ) so he better stay where he has the most chances of playing regularly.

Depends entirely on the team IMO, i do agree in general though.

I saw Dortmund linked and that's probably about as high as i'd go and i do think Tuchel would get the best from him plus he's also someone who wants to be loved by the fans and Dortmund fans are probably one of the best in the world tbh.

It has to be a very particular team and manager though, it's not just about style of play or level of team. The club and fans have to understand him.

Tbf i think Nice do and it's a good fit for him as a person but we'll see what he'll do.

Inter want Ben Arfa as well... and Roma.  

I think he moves to Serie A IF he wants to go.  But i've heard that he is incredibly happy at Nice and doesn't want to leave for a better club.  

Nice need the money and they're getting pretty substantial offers (around 20 mil) for Ben Arfa.  So they're trying to motivate him to leave

Mole... the reason he wasn't allowed to at Lyon and OM was that he didn't train hard enough and he didn't accept any criticism. Very sensitive guy. So they felt he was uncoachable and preferred to let him go.

He's come a long way since. Has learned to keep his mouth shut and be a pro.

sportsczy wrote:Inter want Ben Arfa as well... and Roma.  

I think he moves to Serie A IF he wants to go.  But i've heard that he is incredibly happy at Nice and doesn't want to leave for a better club.  

Nice need the money and they're getting pretty substantial offers (around 20 mil) for Ben Arfa.  So they're trying to motivate him to leave

I can believe it, he's a weird guy in a sense. He's very ambitious ( or was) but at the same time happiness is very important to him and think like with us the relationship he has with the Nice fans is important to him.

Wish him luck on whatever he decides to do anyway, he was the last player who gave me joy.

halamadrid2 wrote:Brilliant piece of business by Arsenal if true. But what will happen to Coquelin now? They are both DMs and Kyrchowiak isnt going to Arsenal to sit on a bench

Coquelin is better than the Kyrchowiak i knew in Ligue 1...

Sorry about the Newcastle season Mole... but getting relegated might be a good thing. Maybe your owner decides to sell the team then

sportsczy wrote:Mole... the reason he wasn't allowed to at Lyon and OM was that he didn't train hard enough and he didn't accept any criticism. Very sensitive guy. So they felt he was uncoachable and preferred to let him go.

He's come a long way since. Has learned to keep his mouth shut and be a pro.

He seemed very professional for us and that's all i can talk about really, the amount of times Pardew benched him because he didn't save his ass from 20 minute impact subs was unreal.

Someone with his reputation should have reacted differently than he did, we all loved him ( apart from a small percentage of sheep) and i get the feeling he loved the fans back. He just wasn't allowed to stay in the team through bad games, the minute it happened he would be benched who be used as a scapegoat.

Laziness wasn't something i can associate with him either, he'll never be a good defender but he tried his best. As long as he's enjoying his football and has a manager who understands him i think consistency will come.

sportsczy wrote:Sorry about the Newcastle season Mole... but getting relegated might be a good thing. Maybe your owner decides to sell the team then

I'm past caring tbh, whatever happens will happen. It's a much healthier way to live I'd much rather watch teams who actually give a damn and remember why they play the sport to begin with.

Yea it doesn't make sense to buy Kyrchowiak when we have a similar player who is probably having a better season and a half as well.

We need a Regista. Someone like Xhaka far more than Kyrchowiak.

http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Le-bayern-munich-interesse-par-thomas-lemar/620254

Bayern are looking to sign Thomas Lemar from Monaco. Very talented player.... Bayern are scouting France now???

Monaco playing hard ball obviously like Porto. Want 40 mil for him

sportsczy wrote:http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Le-bayern-munich-interesse-par-thomas-lemar/620254

Bayern are looking to sign Thomas Lemar from Monaco. Very talented player.... Bayern are scouting France now???

Monaco playing hard ball obviously like Porto. Want 40 mil for him

*bleep* POS Woodward has spoilt prices for everyone

Agreed, before Woodward came along i could get a bottle of Pepsi for less than 80p

Pepsi? Mole...pls

Cigarettes were 5 Mark.. FIVE MARK!

Now they're 6 € ffs

ES wrote:#Sky are reporting Milan and Roma have discussed El Shaarawy, who could replace Iturbe in the capital club.

Its pretty sad what has become of him..( likes to party a lot, does cocaine, etc, according to rumors) then again they are just rumors.

Not sure if its the best deal for Roma

I've listened these rumours about him since 2013 .. Not surprised.

CBarca wrote:Pepsi? Mole...pls

Was an example

Well Monaco are waiting to see if Falcao comes back in Jan... if he does, they have to pay him a ton so they may be more motivated to sell. They're looking at Loic Remy as the backup.

Both SES and Guido Carrillo have been complete disasters. Going to send SES back to Milan, but stuck with Carrillo. Need a CF.

Norwich have offered Inter Milan £7.3m for defender Andrea Ranocchia

The EPL teams' waste of money

@S



Anyway , he never will accept this transfer.

RealGunner wrote:Roma interested in Debuchy

Another former Rudi acolyte from his Lille days. Saw this coming miles away.

Robespierre wrote:

ES wrote:#Sky are reporting Milan and Roma have discussed El Shaarawy, who could replace Iturbe in the capital club.

Its pretty sad what has become of him..( likes to party a lot, does cocaine, etc, according to rumors) then again they are just rumors.

Not sure if its the best deal for Roma

I've listened these rumours about him since 2013 .. Not surprised.

Would take him over Ben Arfa tbh. This one makes too much sense for me since we need a replacement for Iturbe. I think Milan will be the obstacle here.