Groundhog summer transfer window thread

[rodders999]

Would the plan be to play Draxler as a striker because if not I really don't see the point of acquiring another attacking midfielder.

[1989]

I'm almost certain that Draxler will be ours by February 1st.

[scotgooner]

I'm almost certain that Draxler will be ours by February 1st.

I also believe this

[Theoperator]

Would the plan be to play Draxler as a striker because if not I really don't see the point of acquiring another attacking midfielder.

Thats what I have read, in the same way that Henry "was converted!"

[p206ab]

Draxler is coming


I know this is Chavs stuff, but this surely made me laugh

[rodders999]

Would the plan be to play Draxler as a striker because if not I really don't see the point of acquiring another attacking midfielder.

Thats what I have read, in the same way that Henry "was converted!"

Yeah but Henry was always amongst the goals in his career without being prolific (before coming to us) Draxler has 26 goals in 133 appearances for Schalke. Maybe that's too basic a way at loking at it but I'm not seeing a 30 goal a season striker in those numbers.

[1989]

Would the plan be to play Draxler as a striker because if not I really don't see the point of acquiring another attacking midfielder.

He's a forward more than an attacking mid from what I've seen. There have been comparisons to Bale, and I can definitely see why. He's tall, fast, powerful, great dribbler and can hit them from distance. Definitely not Özil or Cazorla type. A player like Draxler who has it all can be converted into a striker I reckon. Wenger's got a track record of doing that. Think Henry.

[1989]

double post

[Theoperator]

Would the plan be to play Draxler as a striker because if not I really don't see the point of acquiring another attacking midfielder.

Thats what I have read, in the same way that Henry "was converted!"

Yeah but Henry was always amongst the goals in his career without being prolific (before coming to us) Draxler has 26 goals in 133 appearances for Schalke. Maybe that's too basic a way at loking at it but I'm not seeing a 30 goal a season striker in those numbers.

I think you are probably right Rodders, though Stats are like a drunk against a lamppost, there to support but not to shine any light

Does he take free kicks- its one area especially that we have been total crap at this season

[Red Gunner]

Would the plan be to play Draxler as a striker because if not I really don't see the point of acquiring another attacking midfielder.

He's a forward more than an attacking mid from what I've seen. There have been comparisons to Bale, and I can definitely see why. He's tall, fast, powerful, great dribbler and can hit them from distance. Definitely not Özil or Cazorla type. A player like Draxler who has it all can be converted into a striker I reckon. Wenger's got a track record of doing that. Think Henry.

Van Persie too.

But Draxler would take time to come become a top class striker and we need one now.

[SteveO 35]

Loving all this......

Draxler isn't coming

[QuartzGooner]

Twitter red hot with Draxler anticipation.
What makes me laugh is that people Tweet "Arsenal to buy Draxler, you heard it here first".
Nope.
Arsenal have been tracking Draxler for the best part of a year at least, probably a lot longer.
I think it makes sense to buy him.
Whether he plays as central attacking midfielder, wide attacking midfielder or a striker (and he could do all three) then I think it good to bring in a new attacking player, we could well see Park, Miyaichi, Diaby, Bendtner, Afobe and even Rosicky all leave over the summer.
Frimpong too, which leaves Oxlade-Chamberlain with the chance of sometimes playing more centrally deeper in midfield.
Zelalem and Eisfeld could go some way to replacing those who leave, but Draxler is more experienced and has looked good from what little I have seen of him.

[SteveO 35]

Twitter red hot with Draxler anticipation.
What makes me laugh is that people Tweet "Arsenal to buy Draxler, you heard it here first".
Nope.
Arsenal have been tracking Draxler for the best part of a year at least, probably a lot longer.
I think it makes sense to buy him.
Whether he plays as central attacking midfielder, wide attacking midfielder or a striker (and he could do all three) then I think it good to bring in a new attacking player, we could well see Park, Miyaichi, Diaby, Bendtner, Afobe and even Rosicky all leave over the summer.
Frimpong too, which leaves Oxlade-Chamberlain with the chance of sometimes playing more centrally deeper in midfield.
Zelalem and Eisfeld could go some way to replacing those who leave, but Draxler is more experienced and has looked good from what little I have seen of him.

Is anyone tweeting that Draxler isn't coming ?

[Henry Norris 1913]

twitter says so

steveo to eat humble pie

[rodders999]

I typed "Natalie Sawyer melons" into twitter and was pleasantly surprised