As we're unlikely to see terraces again at football, this is the virtual equivalent where you can chat to your hearts content about all football matters and, obviously, Arsenal in particular. This forum encourages all Gooners to visit and contribute so please keep it respectful, clean and topical.
[quote="franksav63"][quote="flash gunner"][quote="franksav63"][quote="flash gunner"]Gumbo if you [b]could quote[/b] i might understand you posts better[/quote]
Really... Would it be that easy..??? [/quote]
At least id understand how to rip it to shreds [/quote]
Arrrhh...... yes,
I agree... [/quote]
Whoa!!! You all agree with each other, BIG suprise.
Arsenal fans know the deal when it comes to transfer deals: it's only official when it's announced on Arsenal.com.
That won't change this summer. But we know that transfer speculation will be rife in the build-up to the 2010/11 campaign and we intend to keep you abreast of the gossip between now and the Big Kick-Off.
Our Transfer Linked page will feature some of the rumours doing the rounds in the media. Just remember to take them with a large pinch of salt...
Mikel Arteta (Everton)
Midfielder - 28 years old
[Daily Mirror]
According to the Daily Mirror, Arsenal are on "red alert" because Mikel Arteta's contract talks at Goodison Park have hit an snag. Everton are keen to reach agreement on a new deal for their Spanish playmaker but Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly now weighing up a move for the 28-year-old.
OH YES PLEASE !!! I will stop Arsene bashing for the entire Summer if we get this guy. I would not chose any other midfielder over Arteta - he's got the lot and would be the best midfielder we've seen at the club since PV4's day
SteveO 35 wrote:OH YES PLEASE !!! I will stop Arsene bashing for the entire Summer if we get this guy. I would not chose any other midfielder over Arteta - he's got the lot and would be the best midfielder we've seen at the club since PV4's day
Agreed. I'd be very happy to see Arteta here.
But these "Transfer Linked" things on pravda do remind me a bit of a certain Jim Bowen - "Let's have a look at who we could have signed!"
SteveO 35 wrote:OH YES PLEASE !!! I will stop Arsene bashing for the entire Summer if we get this guy. I would not chose any other midfielder over Arteta - he's got the lot and would be the best midfielder we've seen at the club since PV4's day
Agreed. I'd be very happy to see Arteta here.
But these "Transfer Linked" things on pravda do remind me a bit of a certain Jim Bowen - "Let's have a look at who we could have signed!"
Agreed - complete bullshit but when it involves one of your favourite players you cling to the hope !!
Steve O, while I do agree that arteta is a great player I really cannot see the point in signing him In my opinion we have too many ball players and not enough steel and signing arteta will not balance it out - he may like a tackle but I would compare him to cesc in that he will tackle but he aint physically big and is more of a ball player with similar level's of pace
augie wrote:Steve O, while I do agree that arteta is a great player I really cannot see the point in signing him In my opinion we have too many ball players and not enough steel and signing arteta will not balance it out - he may like a tackle but I would compare him to cesc in that he will tackle but he aint physically big and is more of a ball player with similar level's of pace
Augie, I'll stick my neck out as far as to say I think he is the most complete midfielder in the Premiership right now. He doesn't just like a tackle, he can't be shunted off the ball like most of our flyweights. Seriously, this is a guy with a physique, presence and steel that is every bit as impressive as the ball playing skills.
The last dozen or so games I've watched him in he has stood out for his leadership and strength as much as anything else. He is far bigger than Cesc and would definitely lend a new dimension.
I'm not saying he should be top priority but there's no doubt that he is within our reach if we want him. Go get him, Chamakh, Hart and potentially Hangeland and I will start to believe again.
augie wrote:Steve O, while I do agree that arteta is a great player I really cannot see the point in signing him In my opinion we have too many ball players and not enough steel and signing arteta will not balance it out - he may like a tackle but I would compare him to cesc in that he will tackle but he aint physically big and is more of a ball player with similar level's of pace
Augie, I'll stick my neck out as far as to say I think he is the most complete midfielder in the Premiership right now. He doesn't just like a tackle, he can't be shunted off the ball like most of our flyweights. Seriously, this is a guy with a physique, presence and steel that is every bit as impressive as the ball playing skills.
The last dozen or so games I've watched him in he has stood out for his leadership and strength as much as anything else. He is far bigger than Cesc and would definitely lend a new dimension.
I'm not saying he should be top priority but there's no doubt that he is within our reach if we want him. Go get him, Chamakh, Hart and potentially Hangeland and I will start to believe again.
Come on Mikel - be the new PV4
Sorry SteveO, after Diaby, your credibility is shot
And now you're on another central midfielder
For all re Per Mertesacker: No, No, No. I think you just have to trust me.
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