Newcastle are apparently very keen to take Carl Jenkinson on-loan at St. James' Park next season. I think that's subject to the Toon losing current rightback Monsieur Debuchy, who appears to be a wanted man across Europe right now.
Personally, I think such a move would be PERFECT for Jenks.
With Sagna looking increasingly nearer to the exit-door at the Emirates with each passing week, I don't doubt that there will be a lot of you who will disagree with me.
If Sagna is to fly the nest, I think he'll be hard & certainly expensive to replace. I like Jenkinson's attitude, athleticism & think he's good in the tackle. I am however (as I've said many times) not enthused by his positional-sense & his propensity to go into meltdown if & when he makes a mistake. I think IF Sagna moves on, a new rightback, of notable quality would be a necessity.
Jenkinson on-loan at a decent Prem club makes a World of sense in my eyes.
What d'ya say?
MOIST
Jenkinson to Geordieland?
posted on 19/3/14
Thing is even if we do get a top replacement for sagna defenders need time to gel and develop an understanding. This season our defence is one of the reasons we've done well but if one of Mert or Kos get a long term injury we could end up with
NewRB__Kos/Mert___NewCB___Gibbs
And it could easily end up like a few years ago where on paper we had a good defence but they don't work as a unit
posted on 19/3/14
Id stop supporting them if this donkey turns up.
b b b b but...he can cross
posted on 19/3/14
We could end up with that anyway if Sagna AND Kos/Per get injured.
No point holding back on evolution through fear of injuries.
posted on 19/3/14
Hopefully Sagna can stay but seems highly unlikely at this stage. If he does stay I wouldn't mind Jenks going out on loan. However if Sagna leaves we will need to bring in an established right back as Jenks not ready yet. So either way wouldn't mind Jenks on loan with option to recall
posted on 19/3/14
And it could easily end up like a few years ago where on paper we had a good defence but they don't work as a unit
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I do agree with this.
I rate Sagna as a rightback. I know most Gooners and neutral fans feel the same, although there are some detractors and that's fair enough.
But the versatility (as ell as experience) that Sagna offers mean he's a bit of a rarity.
posted on 19/3/14
Debuchy to Arsenal with a Jenkinson loan offer as a sweetner?
posted on 19/3/14
Debuchy to Arsenal with a Jenkinson loan offer as a sweetner?
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Debuchy is really highly rated isn't he? I think he's alright, although I'm not quite as sold on the guy as some people seem to be. He can be seriously rash in challenges!
posted on 19/3/14
Debuchy > sagna as deschamps agrees.
posted on 19/3/14
Hmmm Debuchys not too bad and has PL experience but I'd prefer Piszcek or Coleman.
Would anyone want Jerome Boateng as TVs replacement? Can play both CB and RB to a decent standard and adds to the German clan
posted on 19/3/14
Would anyone want Jerome Boateng as TVs replacement? Can play both CB and RB to a decent standard and adds to the German clan
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Yeah definitely. But I don't think he'd be being a squad utility player, of sorts..?