Would Arshavin be good for us

Post by **QuartzGooner** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 4:29 pm

Goonertalk.com say:

Russia hotshot Andrei Arshavin will be an Arsenal player in the coming days, according to his agent Dennis Lachter.

Italian daily TuttoMercato says 27-year-old Arshavin will sign a 5-year deal with Zenit pocketing Â£18m from the transfer fee.

Lethal · Post by **Lethal** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:59 pm

Would arshavin be good for us ?

no not at all !

why would we want a goalscoring and assist getting winger when we could have eboue and diaby on the wings

gusher311 · Post by **gusher311** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:13 pm

I think he would fit in well, imagine having him and Theo on our wings

Our counter attack would be top notch and definitely be an advantage for RvP and Greedybayor. I just wanna see us be able to open up defenses for a change and just smash it down their throats

Basil is a Gooner · Post by **Basil is a Gooner** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:22 pm

By Chris Harris

ArsÃ¨ne Wenger refused to be drawn on his transfer plans when he faced the media for the first time in 2009.

The transfer window opened on New Year's Day and the Arsenal manager has already been linked with a number of players, including Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta and Russian international Andrei Arshavin. Predictably the topic loomed large at his pre-match press conference on Friday but Wenger remained tight-lipped.

"Mikel Arteta is a very good player but we have not made any enquiry about him at all," insisted Wenger.

"There is no progress [on Arshavin]. If there is any progress made you will be informed, I promise you. If we buy a player you will be informed."

Eboue-Why? · Post by **Eboue-Why?** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:30 pm

Just heard that we're talking to the player!

goonersid · Post by **goonersid** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:34 pm

Arteta a much better proposition.

n7gooner · Post by **n7gooner** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:39 pm

16.26 Zenit St Petersburg have confirmed to Sky Sports News that talks are taking place with Arsenal regarding a deal for Andrei Arshavin.

this is from sky sports

Captain Fabregas · Post by **Captain Fabregas** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:46 pm

i just think thank fuck we might be signing someone tbh that is half-decent...

barnfield88 · Post by **barnfield88** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:51 pm

I actually have this feeling wenger is goin to go mad in this transfer period.... hope im right aslong as he gets 2 midfielders who are decent and have experiance then i dont give a shit who else he gets

Post by **flash gunner** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:54 pm

n7gooner wrote:
16.26 Zenit St Petersburg have confirmed to Sky Sports News that talks are taking place with Arsenal regarding a deal for Andrei Arshavin.

this is from sky sports

I HOPE SO!!!!

Magic Merse · Post by **Magic Merse** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:02 pm

In normal circumstances i wouln't be too bothered by arseshaving but unfortuantly with things the way they are, we need him more than what we ought to.

I've not seen to much of him so i could be wrong but i think paying out 18m for a 27 year old is a bit much, especially for a club like us.

Post by **g88ner** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:09 pm

16.26 Zenit St Petersburg have confirmed to Sky Sports News that talks are taking place with Arsenal regarding a deal for Andrei Arshavin.

hmm, Arsenal and Zenit are talking...

Arsenal: we want Arshavin!
Zenit: ok, that'll be Â£20m.
Arsenal: erm... how about Â£8m plus an extra Â£2m when he plays his hundredth game?
Zenit: No... Â£20m.
Arsenal: erm... Â£10m??
Zenit: Â£20m.
Arsenal: Â£5m + Bendtner?
Zenit: Â£20m
Arsenal: Â£3m + Bendtner + Eboue??
Zenit: are you taking the piss??
Arsenal: Â£10m + first option on Song?
Zenit: Now I know you're taking the piss! The price is Â£20m!!!
Arsenal: shit... erm... hang on... how about Â£10m + Fabianksi on loan??
Zenit: f*ck it, we'll sell him to Sp*rs

McGunner · Post by **McGunner** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:13 pm

Forgive me for being fickle. But i can thelp but think of the jokes coming our way by buying a player whos name spells "ARS HAVIN".

rtpgooner · Post by **rtpgooner** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:23 pm

im all for a signing but i think it should be, being spent on a cdm and/or a cb. its obvious what are problem has been since last season we can score goals, but cant defend and hold onto a lead.