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    Arsènal FC - 09/10 Season Thread

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    Post by Romford Pele Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:02 am

    Krisztián Glénmeth wrote:Wilshere will be a Manchester City player this time next month.

    I'd reject a bid of £80 million.
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    Post by Romford Pele Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:10 am

    Skysports.com understands that Arsenal and Sunderland target Marouane Chamakh is in London.

    The Moroccan international has been left fuming by Bordeaux's decision to reject bids from the Premier League duo.

    Sunderland's offer was understood to have matched or been very close to Bordeaux's valuation of the player, but their coach Laurent Blanc stated he was too good to join the North East club.

    Now Arsenal have come in for the 25-year-old - but their bid has been rejected.

    Arsenal are understood to have offered just £5million, an offer president Jean-Louis Triaud has branded 'ridiculous' as the club are believed to be looking for at least double that figure.

    "What Wenger proposes is not decent," he stated.

    But now events have taken a fresh turn as Chamakh missed Bordeaux's clash with Villarreal on Sunday.

    Blanc confirmed he was informed by the player he could not play, saying: "I received a phone call on Saturday evening. He told me he was sick and I am forced to believe it."

    Despite Chamakh missing the match, it now transpires he is in England as he looks to try and push through a move to the Premier League.

    Anger
    And Chamakh shows no signs of relenting over his stance as he launched a fresh attack on Bordeaux.

    "I am angry, I am disgusted and I do not understand why they have done that," he told L'Equipe when asked about Arsenal's offer being rejected.

    "One thing is certain, I will not be signing a new contract - if they will not let me go now, I will leave for free.

    "If a solution cannot be found quickly, everyone will lose. Frankly I really do not want to start the season with Bordeaux."

    Chamakh is infuriated that neither Sunderland or Arsenal can agree terms with Bordeaux.

    "Already I am told that Sunderland is not the club for me," he continued.

    "But since when does a club chose the future of a player? Then my bosses tell me they will let me go to one of the 'Big Four' like Arsenal.

    "And then when an offer comes in, it is refused because they want a bigger fee as I have one-year left on my contract.

    "Everything is being done to prevent my move, I do not understand given how much service I have given to Bordeaux.

    "Joining Arsenal is my dream. My agents are in talks with Arsenal and I really hope it will go off smoothly. I don't want to start a trail of strength with my officials."

    Oooooooh!
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    Post by Aristoskank Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:30 am

    Sounds like another disloyal, ego-driven wanker who if he signs for Arsenal will leave as soon as a bigger club comes in for him.
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    Post by Romford Pele Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:33 am

    Really? He's been loyal to Bordeaux for many seasons and now wans a chance to further his career. Can it be that bad? The stumbling block is obviously the fee. Since Bordeaux have seen how much we received from sales they are obviously going to escalate the price?

    I hear Senderos is being linked with Everton.
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    Post by TM Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:34 am

    So Arsene would rather sign an unknown, unproven player, when he could purcahse Klass Jan Huntelaar?

    Wenger OUT! Grr
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    Post by debaser Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:36 am

    My agents are in talks with Arsenal and I really hope it will go off smoothly. I don't want to start a trail of strength with my officials.

    Intriguing Erm
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    Post by Romford Pele Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:37 am

    I think in this case we can make an exception Laughing

    To be honest I'm not really bothered whether we sign him or not. Pretty happy with our current attacking options.
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    Post by Romford Pele Mon Aug 03, 2009 11:43 am

    Fran Merida has exclusively revealed to skysports.com that he will soon be holding talks regarding his future at Arsenal and that he is determined to enjoy a more elevated status in Arsene Wenger's first team.

    The Catalan midfielder, who joined Arsenal from Barcelona in the summer of 2006, featured in both games of the Gunners' successful Emirates Cup campaign and grabbed an assist when releasing Eduardo with a fine pass in Sunday's 3-0 win over Rangers.

    Merida has largely been restricted to Carling Cup outings in his Arsenal career to date and spent a spell on loan with Real Sociedad in 2008, making 14 appearances in the Segunda Division.

    The 19-year-old is unsure as to whether he will be heading out on loan once more but appears content to build on his encouraging performances at the weekend and push for recognition under Wenger in North London.

    Future
    "I don't know anything about my future right now," Merida told skysports.com.

    "I am just training with the first team and I had the chance to play the Emirates Cup. In the next days we will see what is going on.

    "It is fantastic, I have just got back to London last Friday and I did not expect it at all. It is good news and I really enjoyed it."

    Merida followed in the footsteps of Cesc Fabregas when swapping Barcelona for London as a talented 16-year-old but his own progression through the Arsenal ranks has been more leisurely than his illustrious contemporary's.


    Progress
    The attacking midfielder appeared twice as a substitute in the second half of the last Premier League season though, enjoying outings against West Brom and Portsmouth, and hopes to further impress Wenger in the coming campaign.

    "I think a success would be to push up in the first team, get some more chances and progress," Merida added. "That is all I can do and I will try my best.

    "All the time I have been here I have really enjoyed it because of the kind of football we play and the dressing room, the people around, everyone is nice, so all the time I have been here I have enjoyed it."

    Well if we continue with this 4-3-3 system he has, Rosicky, Nasri, Diaby and Ramsey all ahead of him so I'm not really sure of these first-team outings he's requesting.
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    Post by Aristoskank Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:09 pm

    Ray Parlour wrote:Really? He's been loyal to Bordeaux for many seasons and now wans a chance to further his career. Can it be that bad? The stumbling block is obviously the fee. Since Bordeaux have seen how much we received from sales they are obviously going to escalate the price?

    It isn't the desire to move and further his career, most players feel that, it's the 'fuck Bordeaux, after all I've done for them they can either sell me on the cheap or watch me leave for nothing in a year' stuff. Without Bordeaux he'd never have got to the point where a club like Arsenal were interested, but instead of recognising the mutually beneficial relationship he has enjoyed with his club, he's seeking to shit all over that so he can sit on the bench at a wealthier club.

    Yes, to me that says he's ego-driven, a wanker, disloyal and that if he goes to Arsenal and is any kind of success then he'll leave at the first opportunity.
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    Post by debaser Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:14 pm

    Ray Parlour wrote:
    Well if we continue with this 4-3-3 system he has, Rosicky, Nasri, Diaby and Ramsey all ahead of him so I'm not really sure of these first-team outings he's requesting.

    When Rosicky and Diaby have been ruled out for a few months with recurrence of injuries, he'll be competing with Ramsey to be Nasri's backup..
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    Post by Romford Pele Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:19 pm

    Stimulus Package wrote:
    Ray Parlour wrote:Really? He's been loyal to Bordeaux for many seasons and now wans a chance to further his career. Can it be that bad? The stumbling block is obviously the fee. Since Bordeaux have seen how much we received from sales they are obviously going to escalate the price?

    It isn't the desire to move and further his career, most players feel that, it's the 'fuck Bordeaux, after all I've done for them they can either sell me on the cheap or watch me leave for nothing in a year' stuff. Without Bordeaux he'd never have got to the point where a club like Arsenal were interested, but instead of recognising the mutually beneficial relationship he has enjoyed with his club, he's seeking to shit all over that so he can sit on the bench at a wealthier club.

    Yes, to me that says he's ego-driven, a wanker, disloyal and that if he goes to Arsenal and is any kind of success then he'll leave at the first opportunity.

    Well we shall see. I'm not sure what his squad status will be if he does join but I'm liking the fact he seems passionate to join us.

    I remember there being a similar case when we wanted Sagna from Auxerre . They were complicating the situation and all he wanted to do was just join us. Infact when Real Madrid came snooping this summer he told them where to stick it straight away so I'm not sure if I fully agree with your opinion.
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    Post by Romford Pele Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:22 pm

    debaser wrote:
    Ray Parlour wrote:
    Well if we continue with this 4-3-3 system he has, Rosicky, Nasri, Diaby and Ramsey all ahead of him so I'm not really sure of these first-team outings he's requesting.

    When Rosicky and Diaby have been ruled out for a few months with recurrence of injuries, he'll be competing with Ramsey to be Nasri's backup..

    Don't say that. Grr

    Rosicky is being treated with care at the moment and has been given a lot of time to get back to full fitness.

    Couldn't really care about that lanky buffoon Rolling Eyes


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    Post by Aristoskank Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:27 pm

    Ray Parlour wrote:Well we shall see. I'm not sure what his squad status will be if he does join but I'm liking the fact he seems passionate to join us.

    For a lot more money than Bordeaux will be able to pay him.

    I dunno where he'd be in the pecking order if he does join your lot, I agree there. A fair bit depends on if Naught Niklas can keep his trousers on and find some consistency, and whether Eduardo comes back to full fitness.

    I remember there being a similar case when we wanted Sagna from Auxerre . They were complicating the situation and all he wanted to do was just join us. Infact when Real Madrid came snooping this summer he told them where to stick it straight away so I'm not sure if I fully agree with your opinion.

    Has anyone bid for Sagna since he's been at Arsenal?
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    Post by TM Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:28 pm

    Ray Parlour wrote:
    Stimulus Package wrote:
    Ray Parlour wrote:Really? He's been loyal to Bordeaux for many seasons and now wans a chance to further his career. Can it be that bad? The stumbling block is obviously the fee. Since Bordeaux have seen how much we received from sales they are obviously going to escalate the price?

    It isn't the desire to move and further his career, most players feel that, it's the 'fuck Bordeaux, after all I've done for them they can either sell me on the cheap or watch me leave for nothing in a year' stuff. Without Bordeaux he'd never have got to the point where a club like Arsenal were interested, but instead of recognising the mutually beneficial relationship he has enjoyed with his club, he's seeking to shit all over that so he can sit on the bench at a wealthier club.

    Yes, to me that says he's ego-driven, a wanker, disloyal and that if he goes to Arsenal and is any kind of success then he'll leave at the first opportunity.

    Well we shall see. I'm not sure what his squad status will be if he does join but I'm liking the fact he seems passionate to join us.

    I remember there being a similar case when we wanted Sagna from Auxerre . They were complicating the situation and all he wanted to do was just join us. Infact when Real Madrid came snooping this summer he told them where to stick it straight away so I'm not sure if I fully agree with your opinion.


    Real were never interested in Sagna, it was just paper talk.
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    Post by Romford Pele Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:58 pm

    http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5384075,00.html

    Anyway, regardless of whether we sign him or not I'm happy with our attacking options.

    A CB and CM are still the first ports of call. A RB would do as well because I fear for the amount of games that Sagna plays.
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    Post by debaser Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:17 pm

    Ray Parlour wrote:
    debaser wrote:
    Ray Parlour wrote:
    Well if we continue with this 4-3-3 system he has, Rosicky, Nasri, Diaby and Ramsey all ahead of him so I'm not really sure of these first-team outings he's requesting.

    When Rosicky and Diaby have been ruled out for a few months with recurrence of injuries, he'll be competing with Ramsey to be Nasri's backup..

    Don't say that. Grr

    Rosicky is being treated with care at the moment and has been given a lot of time to get back to full fitness.

    Couldn't really careabout that lankky buffoon Rolling Eyes

    I don't wish it on him, but I think it's to be expected that Rosicky will have some injury problems.

    However softly you treat them, there is always a step up when it comes to playing in full competitive 1st team games, and even if long-term problem is all cleared up, he will be more prone to muscle strains, etc.
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    Post by TM Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:51 pm

    Ray Parlour wrote:http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5384075,00.html

    "I Have seen the quotes"

    Like I said paper talk, RM never made contact with the player nor Arsenal. A RB is the last position we need to strengthen.
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    Post by The Vermonster Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:05 pm

    TM wrote:
    Ray Parlour wrote:http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5384075,00.html

    "I Have seen the quotes"

    Like I said paper talk, RM never made contact with the player nor Arsenal. A RB is the last position we need to strengthen.

    How would that explain your repeated flirting with Maicon's agent. A player who plays in exact same position as Sagna.
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    Post by Super Progress Mon Aug 03, 2009 5:09 pm

    21GunnerSalute wrote:
    TM wrote:
    Ray Parlour wrote:http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5384075,00.html

    "I Have seen the quotes"

    Like I said paper talk, RM never made contact with the player nor Arsenal. A RB is the last position we need to strengthen.

    How would that explain your repeated flirting with Maicon's agent. A player who plays in exact same position as Sagna.
    It doesn't but I don't believe Real Madrid were ever seriously involved with trying to get Sagna. Also you have to remember that it was under Perez that we were reportedly after Maicon.Each president has his own agenda and plans allthough personally I didn't believe in those Maicon stories. I think it was more of a plot to raise money or profile for Maicon.
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    Post by TM Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:07 pm

    21GunnerSalute wrote:
    TM wrote:
    Ray Parlour wrote:http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5384075,00.html

    "I Have seen the quotes"

    Like I said paper talk, RM never made contact with the player nor Arsenal. A RB is the last position we need to strengthen.

    How would that explain your repeated flirting with Maicon's agent. A player who plays in exact same position as Sagna.

    Theres nothing to explain. Maicons agent has been fishing for a better contract for his client (and hence a % for him). All the quotes had been from his agent claiming both Chelsea and Real were after him yet neither contacted Inter or made a bid.
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    Post by TheCrazy58 Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:37 pm

    Swiss Football Federation say Phil has signed for Everton

    http://goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/08/03/1419998/arsenal-defender-philippe-senderos-said-to-have-signed-for

    Which may mean they've given up on holding onto Lescott. Meanwhile, Chamakh is reported to have done a runner and turned up in London.

    http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5470049,00.html

    Hm it doesn't seem to be one of those 'I spoke to a taxi driver who's just dropped him off at Emirates' sort of story. Well see.

    SSN also saying Nasri could be back in September <Ale>
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    Post by TheCrazy58 Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:15 am

    We are linked with Kalou again.

    http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2569780/Kalou-will-do-for-Arsene.html

    Hm don't know what to make of this. Either this is a smokescreen/leverage for Chamakh or vice versa. We've already got Arshavin, Rosicky, Nasri and Traore who can play on the left so I hardly think we'd be adding to that.

    Also, Bordeaux want £15mil for Chamakh. Sod that.
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    Post by toon h Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:13 am

    Ray Parlour wrote:
    Fran Merida has exclusively revealed to skysports.com that he will soon be holding talks regarding his future at Arsenal and that he is determined to enjoy a more elevated status in Arsene Wenger's first team.

    The Catalan midfielder, who joined Arsenal from Barcelona in the summer of 2006, featured in both games of the Gunners' successful Emirates Cup campaign and grabbed an assist when releasing Eduardo with a fine pass in Sunday's 3-0 win over Rangers.

    Merida has largely been restricted to Carling Cup outings in his Arsenal career to date and spent a spell on loan with Real Sociedad in 2008, making 14 appearances in the Segunda Division.

    The 19-year-old is unsure as to whether he will be heading out on loan once more but appears content to build on his encouraging performances at the weekend and push for recognition under Wenger in North London.

    Future
    "I don't know anything about my future right now," Merida told skysports.com.

    "I am just training with the first team and I had the chance to play the Emirates Cup. In the next days we will see what is going on.

    "It is fantastic, I have just got back to London last Friday and I did not expect it at all. It is good news and I really enjoyed it."

    Merida followed in the footsteps of Cesc Fabregas when swapping Barcelona for London as a talented 16-year-old but his own progression through the Arsenal ranks has been more leisurely than his illustrious contemporary's.


    Progress
    The attacking midfielder appeared twice as a substitute in the second half of the last Premier League season though, enjoying outings against West Brom and Portsmouth, and hopes to further impress Wenger in the coming campaign.

    "I think a success would be to push up in the first team, get some more chances and progress," Merida added. "That is all I can do and I will try my best.

    "All the time I have been here I have really enjoyed it because of the kind of football we play and the dressing room, the people around, everyone is nice, so all the time I have been here I have enjoyed it."

    Well if we continue with this 4-3-3 system he has, Rosicky, Nasri, Diaby and Ramsey all ahead of him so I'm not really sure of these first-team outings he's requesting.

    I would almost say he would have had as good a chance of playing at Barcelona so far as he has had with Arsenal.
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    Post by fcb Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:18 am

    Maybe better this season considering there's a gap for backup attacking midfielder...so if he's better than Jonathan dos Santos, he'd probably be getting his chance in America right now.
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    Post by Sgoater1 Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:19 am

    TheCrazy58 wrote:We are linked with Kalou again.

    http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2569780/Kalou-will-do-for-Arsene.html

    Hm don't know what to make of this. Either this is a smokescreen/leverage for Chamakh or vice versa. We've already got Arshavin, Rosicky, Nasri and Traore who can play on the left so I hardly think we'd be adding to that.

    Also, Bordeaux want £15mil for Chamakh. Sod that.

    He sounds a very promising talent surley worth £12-15m ? surely money isnt that tight ?
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    Post by toon h Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:29 am

    kas wrote:Maybe better this season considering there's a gap for backup attacking midfielder...so if he's better than Jonathan dos Santos, he'd probably be getting his chance in America right now.

    if nothing else, all these canterano participating in pre-season and getting regular call ups for the first team at Barcelona, even if they don't necessarily make it on a full-time basis, it might stop players like Cesc, Merida, or Pique leaving in the first place. It's not like the latter two have had particular success abroad.
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    Post by toon h Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:31 am

    Sgoater1 wrote:
    TheCrazy58 wrote:We are linked with Kalou again.

    http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2569780/Kalou-will-do-for-Arsene.html

    Hm don't know what to make of this. Either this is a smokescreen/leverage for Chamakh or vice versa. We've already got Arshavin, Rosicky, Nasri and Traore who can play on the left so I hardly think we'd be adding to that.

    Also, Bordeaux want £15mil for Chamakh. Sod that.

    He sounds a very promising talent surley worth £12-15m ? surely money isnt that tight ?

    they've just scored 5 against Atletico and Rangers. They don't really NEED a replacement for Adebayor. And Bendtner WILL come good.

    besides, they want to save their money for a rainy day.

    well, in all honesty, last year everyone was screaming throughout the season for a DM and all they are being linked with at the moment it seems is Vieira. Surely most of the money should go on this part of the field, though not sure who is available...
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    Post by SuperMario Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:25 am

    Kalou would be a godd signing, probably even cheap (I do rate him), but like Toon says we need strengthening in other positions far more. A partner for Cesc for starters. In fact I'ld buy 2. The midfield engine is the main part of your team.
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    Post by Aristoskank Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:29 am

    toon h wrote:
    kas wrote:Maybe better this season considering there's a gap for backup attacking midfielder...so if he's better than Jonathan dos Santos, he'd probably be getting his chance in America right now.

    if nothing else, all these canterano participating in pre-season and getting regular call ups for the first team at Barcelona, even if they don't necessarily make it on a full-time basis, it might stop players like Cesc, Merida, or Pique leaving in the first place. It's not like the latter two have had particular success abroad.

    It's not like Cesc has had particular success. 1 trophy in six seasons, in a game where he was outplayed by Darren Fletcher.
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    Post by Deluded F*ck™ Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:32 am

    Wilshere must be the only player in history to get put forward for an England squad by the media based on a pre season friendly game, in which he was playing in a vastly superior team compared to their opponents...

    The Arsenal hype machine never fails to astound me with the heights it can reach.

    Jake Livermore scored against Barcelona & walked through the West Ham Defence.... LIVERMORE FOR ENGLAND!!!

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