Name the centre back you want us to buy

hadareud · Post by **hadareud** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:12 am

There's been a lot of talk about us bringing in a centre back that's:

- experienced
- tough
- tall
- great in the air
- commanding and able to organise a defence
- quick
- technically sound
- the right age
- a leader
- amazing all around
- available

So, time to not only request and moan, but to give some names that actually have either all of the above attributes, or at least most of them.

My suggestion would be:

Giorgio Chiellini
- 24 years old
- 188cm tall
- nearly 200 games in Serie A
- 18 caps
- defender of the year in Italy last season
- quick
- good in the air

So basically, appears to have what it takes.

However - he's very unlikely to be available. He signed a new contract with Juventus last summer and they will be more than reluctant to let him move on. It would take a massive offer (15 million or above) and even then there's no guarantee they'd accept.

I'd be interested to see if someone comes up with a player that not only ticks all the boxes but is also available.

ozzy griggs · Post by **ozzy griggs** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:16 am

anyone who can head a ball and stick a ball into row z(if in doubt boot it out the saying goes)

PI7ES · Post by **PI7ES** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:24 am

LÃºcio

At 31 he is experienced still has a good few years ahead of him, he is the proper CH we need!!

Post by **REB** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:27 am

some one tall

hadareud · Post by **hadareud** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:28 am

that's a good shout actually. He's a good player and definitely very experienced. 31 is also still acceptable for a centre half.

I do remember him saying that he didn't want to leave Germany a few years ago though, but maybe that's changed since.

REBEL GOONER wrote:some one tall

Djourou is tall.

RaM · Post by **RaM** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:28 am

Wenger voice:

"And don't forget, we also too have Senderos back in next season."

"No, I think we have the depth to cover us at the back, we are a little short in experience but the togetherness of our young players is fantastic."

"Remember these players are very young."

hadareud · Post by **hadareud** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:30 am

RaM wrote:Wenger voice:

"And don't forget, we also too have Senderos back in next season."

"No, I think we have the depth to cover us at the back, we are a little short in experience but the togetherness of our young players is fantastic."

"Remember these players are very young."

I said name the players, not moan about the lack of signing them

Its Up 4 Grabs Now · Post by **Its Up 4 Grabs Now** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:33 am

Honestly think Lescott would be a good shout. But it would probably take easily Â£12-15m for Everton to let him go.

That Zapata guy from Udinese that Gunner Dude reminded me about yesterday is supposed to be the bogâ€™s dollocks. Never seen him play so I cant vouch for him but pretty much all the top Italian teams (who tend to know a thing or 2 about defending) seem to rate him highly. Anyone seen him play?

First & foremost though I want someone whoâ€™s a natural born defender & loves the art of defending! The way Baresi did, or Maldini, or countless other Italian defenders did/do.

Being able to play a bit or provide a goal threat at set-pieces etc is a bonus but let's just hope we've got our priorities straight. We wouldnt buy a striker cos he can help out defending set-pieces etc.

RaM · Post by **RaM** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:37 am

How about Westermann from Schalke?

Not seen much of him though, but sounds good from what I've heard. Defender that likes to grab important goals too. Might be a help at set pieces.

WHL-71-04 · Post by **WHL-71-04** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:39 am

Its Up 4 Grabs Now wrote:Honestly think Lescott would be a good shout. But it would probably take easily Â£12-15m for Everton to let him go.

Exactly who I'd have. Wins everything in the box, has played for years in the Premier League. Top quality player who will get even better in the next few years.

RaM · Post by **RaM** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:42 am

Can't see Lescott happening but I'd hope he would sign for us.

goonersid · Post by **goonersid** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:45 am

I'd like to see an 18 year old african player with loads of potential, desire and hunger, he must also be able to play any where along the back, and be a good passer, would also help if he was a bit of a gamble, maybe just back from a long lay off,thus ensuring a bargain buy.

hadareud · Post by **hadareud** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:45 am

Zapata is a great player apparently.

There's a rumour that we tried to sign him last summer but Udinese turned down our offer (9.5 million allegedly).

There's going to be a bidding war for him this summer. Will be difficult to get him.

franksav63 · Post by **franksav63** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:51 am

RaM wrote:Can't see Lescott happening but I'd hope he would sign for us.

We missed the boat there, we should have signed him from Wolves when we had the chance

Do our scouts ever visit teams in this country and in the lower divisions?

Furthermore Tim Cahill and Phil Jagielka, someone at Everton in the scouting division is doing a great job, and David Moyes too.

hatchy · Post by **hatchy** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:54 am

ANY TWO FROM ALEX UPSON TURNER WHEATER BUT AS THE PRICE WILL BE SKY HIGH IT WILL HAVE TO BE A EUROPE RAID AGAIN

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