http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-sign-oxlade-chamberlain

that guy pretty much nagged his way on to the team

Him and his dad have been working hard to get on a team that doesn't need him. Way to go, good luck with playing time.

Exactly what the doctor ordered, another attacker :?:

It's a good signing by Arsenal, that lad has got the potential to be world-class one day. He is about to turn 18 in a week, so obviously he has not been bought to strenghten the team for this campaign, wouldn't surprise me if they loaned him out.

12m, huh?

That's a lot of gouda, especially for Wenger. Kid must be a bit special.

Art Morte wrote:It's a good signing by Arsenal, that lad has got the potential to be world-class one day. He is about to turn 18 in a week, so obviously he has not been bought to strenghten the team for this campaign, wouldn't surprise me if they loaned him out.

Between departures, injuries, suspensions, cup competiions and the African Cup of Nations, he actually will see some first team action this year.

But, i thought Arsenal wanted to sign a defender? Wont this cut from the funds of a potential signing, or you guys reckon Arsenal were planning this signing all along and still have funds for a defender?

McLewis wrote:12m, huh?

That's a lot of gouda, especially for Wenger. Kid must be a bit special.

Make that up on the spot? coz quite frankly i have never heard of that word before lol

it's probably 5-6m upfront rest depending on apps and other things....

but he is good....

was being chased by liverpool, man u and chelsea i think too....

and unlike our other youth like big and physical

Immaculate_Mole wrote:

McLewis wrote:12m, huh?

That's a lot of gouda, especially for Wenger. Kid must be a bit special.

Make that up on the spot? coz quite frankly i have never heard of that word before lol

gouda

Yaper, cheese, cheddar, chalupas, green, money, cash. Word comes from E-40 the father of slanguage.

I'm bout to go hustle and make that gouda.

-urbandictionary.

kiranr wrote:But, i thought Arsenal wanted to sign a defender? Wont this cut from the funds of a potential signing, or you guys reckon Arsenal were planning this signing all along and still have funds for a defender?

We've been after him since last January.

We are still after a defender. We're not paying this fee all in one go and we've still got a couple of players still to leave the club. So I'm pretty sure we have enough for a defender.

imalegend wrote:

Immaculate_Mole wrote:

McLewis wrote:12m, huh?

That's a lot of gouda, especially for Wenger. Kid must be a bit special.

Make that up on the spot? coz quite frankly i have never heard of that word before lol

gouda

Yaper, cheese, cheddar, chalupas, green, money, cash. Word comes from E-40 the father of slanguage.

I'm bout to go hustle and make that gouda.

-urbandictionary.

I used to listen to E-40 all the time, how i did'nt hear of it before hand is mind blowing

Get innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

looks like Fat ronaldo's love child

Immaculate_Mole wrote:

imalegend wrote:

Immaculate_Mole wrote:

McLewis wrote:12m, huh?

That's a lot of gouda, especially for Wenger. Kid must be a bit special.

Make that up on the spot? coz quite frankly i have never heard of that word before lol

gouda

Yaper, cheese, cheddar, chalupas, green, money, cash. Word comes from E-40 the father of slanguage.

I'm bout to go hustle and make that gouda.

-urbandictionary.

I used to listen to E-40 all the time, how i did'nt hear of it before hand is mind blowing

Here endeth the ebonics lesson for today.

Now that Arsenal have spent big money surely that means Ashley will get his cheque book out and sign a quality CF?

No we are going to relegated you say?

Ok then

he has potential and he could become world class good signing for arsenal

It's a potential 15m buy, guys. Either the kid has a lot of talent or it's an insanely expensive English youngster (TM).

Sushi Master wrote:It's a potential 15m buy, guys. Either the kid has a lot of talent or it's an insanely expensive English youngster (TM).

depends on how we are paying them...... if we are paying southampton on apps/goal or int apps.... and he flops then it won't be the expensive.... and i don't think arsenal ever pay all the money upfront they always have clauses in them... they had them for Arshavin, Walcott and Ramsey too i think

imalegend wrote:

Sushi Master wrote:It's a potential 15m buy, guys. Either the kid has a lot of talent or it's an insanely expensive English youngster (TM).

depends on how we are paying them...... if we are paying southampton on apps/goal or int apps.... and he flops then it won't be the expensive.... and i don't think arsenal ever pay all the money upfront they always have clauses in them... they had them for Arshavin, Walcott and Ramsey too i think

This is true, but that's still a lot of money. And I sure hope him being English means that he doesn't want to end up leaving like a bitch once he reaches top level.

Excellent young player. Should soon surpass the likes of Arjen Robben and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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McLewis wrote:
I used to listen to E-40 all the time, how i did'nt hear of it before hand is mind blowing

cuz ya squarer den a box of applejacks ya smell me.

Sushi Master wrote:It's a potential 15m buy, guys. Either the kid has a lot of talent or it's an insanely expensive English youngster (TM).

lol @ the TM reference.

All the riotting near North London good day to sign up to Arsenal, on the other hand Arsenal's trophy cabinet will be safe

Ade, you know you secretly love our club! All those years when you needed to support a London baced team during the champions league matchesprior to 2004... we all know who you supported lol
On to Alex Oxlade Chamberlain... the last young player Wenger splashed out on (by our standards) was Nasri. If wenger is willing to spend 15 milli on a player, you can most certainly bank on the player living upto the price tag.

Great signing by arsenal, he is gonna be class for them. He definitely stood out and looked like a special little player when United played Southhampton in the FA Cup last season. Good technique, good vision, quick, small and agile and can pick out a dangerous pass too.