FLAMINI TO SCUM????????

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Transfer Talk: Liverpool’ Benitez beats Wenger to Bordeaux striker but Galindo is a coup
By Bill Mann
LAST UPDATED 7:18 AM, JANUARY 13, 2010

The soap opera that is Marouane Chamakh appears to have reached the final episode, and it's not a happy ending for Arsenal fans. The Mirror reports that the highly rated 27-year-old Bordeaux striker has agreed to join Liverpool in a £25 million deal.
Arsenal had been at the head of the pack to sign the Moroccan international for several months, a pack that also included Juventus and Inter Milan, but the Gunners had pressurised Chamakh to sign in January, something he was reluctant to do. He preferred to bide his time at Bordeaux until the end of the season, when he is out of contract so that, according to the Mirror, "he can command a massive signing on fee, in the absence of a transfer fee".
Arsenal's hesitation has been exploited by Liverpool and after what the paper describes as "intensive negotiations" at the weekend the Reds are confident they have agreed a five-year deal with Chamakh. More importantly for the cash-starved Liverpool, they believe they have the money to entice Chamakh to Anfield in the summer, namely a £12 million signing-on fee, and a contract in the region of £60,000 a week.
The move would certainly boost the flagging morale of the Liverpool faithful who, in recent days, have been concerned not just with the lack of activity by the club in the transfer window but also by rumours suggesting Liverpool might sell Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres to raise capital.
Still, it's not all doom and gloom for Gunners fans. Not only has Sol Campbell hooked up with his old pals at the Emirates but Arsene Wenger has signed Samuel Galindo, the 17-year-old "wonder boy" who captains the Bolivian Under-21 side. The Mirror says that Arsenal have signed Galindo "in an amazing coup" that will infuriate Everton boss David Moyes, who had been tracking the midfield genius for several months.
Galindo currently plays for Bolivian outfit Real America but visited England recently where he met representatives from both Everton and Arsenal. It seems the hospitality laid on in north London was particularly effective and Arsenal are now in the process of applying for a work permit for Galindo.
The Mirror says that Arsenal will only have to pay "£500,000 up front for Galindo" although his Bolivian club will receive more as and when he becomes a first-team regular at the Emirates. According to sources in South America, such a small outlay represents a sharp investment on the part of the ever canny Wenger.
A former Arsenal young gun, midfielder Mathieu Flamini, might be on his way back to the Premier League if reports in the Daily Mail are to believed. The paper says that the 26-year-old Frenchman is the subject of a "surprise move" from AC Milan to Tottenham.
Flamini's career has never been the same since his injudicious decision to leave Arsenal for Italy in 2008, and he has struggled to establish himself at the San Siro where Milan see him as a defender and not in his preferred midfield role. With Flamini desperate to make France's World Cup squad, the Mail says that Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is ready to bring him to White Hart Lane.
In other transfer news, the Scottish Sun reports that Manchester United are keeping a close eye on the contract dispute involving Glasgow Rangers and Danny Wilson. The promising 19-year-old centre-back, who made his debut for the club last October, has 18 months left on his contract but the Sun says Wilson has "turned down" a new contract after United expressed an interest in bringing him to Old Trafford. 

[greengooner]

nothing that lad does would surprise me, more interested in his wallet than what club he plays for

[projoe]

£25m for chamakh

just read about Galindo, sounds like if we can get a work permit for him, he would be a coup at only 17yrs old

should we be considering bringing flamini back?

[hanny73]

should we be considering bringing flamini back?

No!

[digger]

Of course we should. A hard working midfielder who can cover just about any position.

[flash gunner]

Of course we should. A hard working midfielder who can cover just about any position.

I would too, he is cover for our problematic left back position too

[SPUDMASHER]

I'd have him back too.

People forget the reason that he left wasn't just money. He asked for a contract renewal the year before leaving but wasn't offered one. Then once he started playing the club decided to offer it at the 11th hour. He said at the time that it was passed over for discussion that he didn't feel valued. Personally I didn't blame him for going in that respect.

[hanny73]

Of course we should. A hard working midfielder who can cover just about any position.

I would too, he is cover for our problematic left back position too

Problematic left back position? Don't we have 3 left backs already? I admit that Traore may in out of his depth but surely Clichy and Gibbs are adequate cover?!

Flamini left Arsenal for one thing - money.

[digger]

He can play LB in an emergency, but he'll be more useful as a midfielder - people are pinning our hopes this season on us getting by until Song comes back, then winning every single game until May. What happens if Song gets injured??

[flash gunner]

Of course we should. A hard working midfielder who can cover just about any position.

I would too, he is cover for our problematic left back position too

Problematic left back position? Don't we have 3 left backs already? I admit that Traore may in out of his depth but surely Clichy and Gibbs are adequate cover?!

Flamini left Arsenal for one thing - money.

where are Clichy and Gibbs now? I said cover not to have him there permanently

[g88ner]

Flamini left Arsenal for one thing - money.

Yeah Hanny, the ONLY reason anyone would want to join AC Milan is for the money ... we'll just leave aside their status as one of the most prestigious, well decorated, football clubs in World football then, shall we???

And I'm sure the thought of playing at the San Siro every other week isn't a reason either.... nor is the fact he's got Italian blood running through his veins (and NO English blood)...

And yes the contract he was offered by Milan was probably very good (certainly better than Arsenal's late, late offer)

I know his move to Milan hasn't worked out, but having the opportunity to play for AC Milan , and be part of their history (and future) must have been VERY tempting!

Anyway, I'd definately have him back. The lad was a fighter, and always gave 100%!

[LDB]

He can play LB in an emergency, but he'll be more useful as a midfielder - people are pinning our hopes this season on us getting by until Song comes back, then winning every single game until May. What happens if Song gets injured??

Agreed. We've only got one song

[donaldo]

Flamini's contract ran out.He was a free agent just like Sol when he joined us the first time.He is no Cashley or Greedybayor

[brazilianGOONER]

i want him to go to spurs. then i want song to break both his legs into pieces.

flamini is a cunt

[flash gunner]

Flamini left Arsenal for one thing - money.

Yeah Hanny, the ONLY reason anyone would want to join AC Milan is for the money ... we'll just leave aside their status as one of the most prestigious, well decorated, football clubs in World football then, shall we???

And I'm sure the thought of playing at the San Siro every other week isn't a reason either.... nor is the fact he's got Italian blood running through his veins (and NO English blood)...

And yes the contract he was offered by Milan was probably very good (certainly better than Arsenal's late, late offer)

I know his move to Milan hasn't worked out, but having the opportunity to play for AC Milan , and be part of their history (and future) must have been VERY tempting!

Anyway, I'd definately have him back. The lad was a fighter, and always gave 100%!

Good post g88ner