just looked and he is still at Spartak Moscow...
I expect his arrival on 1st january
Speaking of which, did Gnabry accidentally bump into Diaby and catch his crocked bug?! Where the hell has he gone?!
Gnabry and Diaby are just names on a sheet....something to do with saving taxes
they dont actually exist
I reckon we'll sign Cabaye and an average CB.
^
I would take that to be honest...
Strong rumours that Khedira has already agreed to join Bayern.
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Source?
comment by LucasNorthBank (U11643)
posted 4 minutes ago
^
I would take that to be honest...
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We all would
Cabaye would be disappointing, not because he is a bad player but because he is not the type of player we need. Also, even though we have no chance of wining the CL, I still hate signing cup tied players.
Anyway, we will have most of the players back in Janaury and if not we will go on a wining run just to convince Wenger that we don't need new players.
comment by LucasNorthBank (U11643)
posted 10 minutes ago
^
I would take that to be honest...
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I'd be delighted... Its an improvement on last year!
Khedira is probably the only top quality player that would realistically be available in jan. Can't really think of anyone else. So probably a loan is most likely outcome
comment by Elias - Bring Gervinho Back. (U3875)
posted 2 minutes ago
Cabaye would be disappointing, not because he is a bad player but because he is not the type of player we need. Also, even though we have no chance of wining the CL, I still hate signing cup tied players.
Anyway, we will have most of the players back in Janaury and if not we will go on a wining run just to convince Wenger that we don't need new players.
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I see Cabaye as a similar player as Arteta but better on the ball and of course, younger and fitter.
Let's be honest, we look much more solid when Arteta is on the pitch and having a good game.
I'm sure Cabaye would work just as good if not better
comment by Elias - Bring Gervinho Back. (U3875)
posted 2 minutes ago
Cabaye would be disappointing, not because he is a bad player but because he is not the type of player we need. Also, even though we have no chance of wining the CL, I still hate signing cup tied players.
Anyway, we will have most of the players back in Janaury and if not we will go on a wining run just to convince Wenger that we don't need new players.
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I can see your point, but hes pretty much the best we can hope for in a wenger type midfielder. A younger Arteta and Arteta hasn't done too badly. I agree though, not what everyone seems to be calling out for but an improvement nonetheless.
Also im pretty sure you can add one new player to the CL squad after Jan? At the expense of a current player of course. Im sure its been done?
IAWR
Schneiderlin could also be a realistic option. Although again, none are the physical presence a lot of us crave.
AW should just temp Chelsea with a £5 million + Diaby deal for matic...
how hard could that be to pull off
We don't necessarily need the physical presence. We've never really had one since Wenger took over. Gilberto wasn't really a physical type, and neither was Petit.
I'd personally be happy with Cabaye, though on a permanent. He's a massive upgrade on Arteta, who's now declining physically. The comparison with Flamini is not even close.
Gutted we missed out on Fernando.
Cabaye is a massive upgrade on Arteta, better defensively and going forward, great free kicks plus he can actually run!
IAWR & RonAlvinho,
Cabaye is a good CM, but I would rather we sign a proper DM. I am sure there is a player out there that we can sign (don't ask me who though). I do agree Cabaye would be an improvement on what we have, but what we have is Flamini who is rubbish and Arteta who is average and injured most of the time these days.
Ron, if a player plays in the group stages and moves in January to a CL club he can't play in the knockout round (I'm sure Mata didn't play for United last season).
Cabaye would ok. But wouldn't stop us getting dominated In physical games, and the big games. But would be huge improvement on flamini, not like that's hard though. He'd probably be the best cheap options we could get
Schneiderlin I wouldn't think would be available, not unless we paid a stupid amount. I think he'll be happy to see out the season at saints. It's hardly like they're struggling, and he'll still be in high demand in the summer. So I think he'll leave then if he does want to leave.
Also we might offload some players, making more space in the squad. Could see podolski and or Campbell getting loaned out. Podolski probably be a loan to buy option.
A single player won't stop us getting physically dominated in midfield. That requires a collective effort by the team.
Cabaye is probably the most realistic option. Next notch above him is Schneiderlin. The absolute bed wetting fantasy would be Pogba. Honestly I would personally hand Wenger a 30 year contract extension if he got Pogba in.
comment by Serial WUManiser™© - #WengerOut (U1410)
posted 9 minutes ago
A single player won't stop us getting physically dominated in midfield. That requires a collective effort by the team.
Cabaye is probably the most realistic option. Next notch above him is Schneiderlin. The absolute bed wetting fantasy would be Pogba. Honestly I would personally hand Wenger a 30 year contract extension if he got Pogba in.
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Chelsea's midfield is considered physicaly strong, but only Matic is over 6 foot. One player like him can make a difference to our team. If we give Chelsea Arteta and they give us Matic, which midfield do you think would be better?
Dont wanna be the guy who chucks average names in.. but what would people make off Sissoko from Newcastle? Seen him link a few times.. doesn't fill me with joy.
Elias - i know the rule, just thought i remembered hearing a way around it for one player.
If we give Chelsea Arteta and they give us Matic, which midfield do you think would be better?
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The way Ramsey is playing right now i would take an Arteta & Fabregas partnership over Matic & Ramsey everyday of the week.
Debuchy might be back this month
Matic is strong but more importantly he is disciplined. He hardly goes forward and when he does, it is only against weaker side.
I'm not even sure he is actually fast either...
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posted on 2/12/14
just looked and he is still at Spartak Moscow...
I expect his arrival on 1st january
posted on 2/12/14
Speaking of which, did Gnabry accidentally bump into Diaby and catch his crocked bug?! Where the hell has he gone?!
posted on 2/12/14
Gnabry and Diaby are just names on a sheet....something to do with saving taxes
they dont actually exist
posted on 2/12/14
I reckon we'll sign Cabaye and an average CB.
posted on 2/12/14
^
I would take that to be honest...
posted on 2/12/14
Strong rumours that Khedira has already agreed to join Bayern.
______
Source?
posted on 2/12/14
comment by LucasNorthBank (U11643)
posted 4 minutes ago
^
I would take that to be honest...
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We all would
posted on 2/12/14
Cabaye would be disappointing, not because he is a bad player but because he is not the type of player we need. Also, even though we have no chance of wining the CL, I still hate signing cup tied players.
Anyway, we will have most of the players back in Janaury and if not we will go on a wining run just to convince Wenger that we don't need new players.
posted on 2/12/14
comment by LucasNorthBank (U11643)
posted 10 minutes ago
^
I would take that to be honest...
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I'd be delighted... Its an improvement on last year!
posted on 2/12/14
Khedira is probably the only top quality player that would realistically be available in jan. Can't really think of anyone else. So probably a loan is most likely outcome
posted on 2/12/14
comment by Elias - Bring Gervinho Back. (U3875)
posted 2 minutes ago
Cabaye would be disappointing, not because he is a bad player but because he is not the type of player we need. Also, even though we have no chance of wining the CL, I still hate signing cup tied players.
Anyway, we will have most of the players back in Janaury and if not we will go on a wining run just to convince Wenger that we don't need new players.
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I see Cabaye as a similar player as Arteta but better on the ball and of course, younger and fitter.
Let's be honest, we look much more solid when Arteta is on the pitch and having a good game.
I'm sure Cabaye would work just as good if not better
posted on 2/12/14
comment by Elias - Bring Gervinho Back. (U3875)
posted 2 minutes ago
Cabaye would be disappointing, not because he is a bad player but because he is not the type of player we need. Also, even though we have no chance of wining the CL, I still hate signing cup tied players.
Anyway, we will have most of the players back in Janaury and if not we will go on a wining run just to convince Wenger that we don't need new players.
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I can see your point, but hes pretty much the best we can hope for in a wenger type midfielder. A younger Arteta and Arteta hasn't done too badly. I agree though, not what everyone seems to be calling out for but an improvement nonetheless.
Also im pretty sure you can add one new player to the CL squad after Jan? At the expense of a current player of course. Im sure its been done?
posted on 2/12/14
IAWR
Schneiderlin could also be a realistic option. Although again, none are the physical presence a lot of us crave.
posted on 2/12/14
AW should just temp Chelsea with a £5 million + Diaby deal for matic...
how hard could that be to pull off
posted on 2/12/14
We don't necessarily need the physical presence. We've never really had one since Wenger took over. Gilberto wasn't really a physical type, and neither was Petit.
I'd personally be happy with Cabaye, though on a permanent. He's a massive upgrade on Arteta, who's now declining physically. The comparison with Flamini is not even close.
Gutted we missed out on Fernando.
posted on 2/12/14
Cabaye is a massive upgrade on Arteta, better defensively and going forward, great free kicks plus he can actually run!
posted on 2/12/14
IAWR & RonAlvinho,
Cabaye is a good CM, but I would rather we sign a proper DM. I am sure there is a player out there that we can sign (don't ask me who though). I do agree Cabaye would be an improvement on what we have, but what we have is Flamini who is rubbish and Arteta who is average and injured most of the time these days.
Ron, if a player plays in the group stages and moves in January to a CL club he can't play in the knockout round (I'm sure Mata didn't play for United last season).
posted on 2/12/14
Cabaye would ok. But wouldn't stop us getting dominated In physical games, and the big games. But would be huge improvement on flamini, not like that's hard though. He'd probably be the best cheap options we could get
Schneiderlin I wouldn't think would be available, not unless we paid a stupid amount. I think he'll be happy to see out the season at saints. It's hardly like they're struggling, and he'll still be in high demand in the summer. So I think he'll leave then if he does want to leave.
posted on 2/12/14
Also we might offload some players, making more space in the squad. Could see podolski and or Campbell getting loaned out. Podolski probably be a loan to buy option.
posted on 2/12/14
A single player won't stop us getting physically dominated in midfield. That requires a collective effort by the team.
Cabaye is probably the most realistic option. Next notch above him is Schneiderlin. The absolute bed wetting fantasy would be Pogba. Honestly I would personally hand Wenger a 30 year contract extension if he got Pogba in.
posted on 2/12/14
comment by Serial WUManiser™© - #WengerOut (U1410)
posted 9 minutes ago
A single player won't stop us getting physically dominated in midfield. That requires a collective effort by the team.
Cabaye is probably the most realistic option. Next notch above him is Schneiderlin. The absolute bed wetting fantasy would be Pogba. Honestly I would personally hand Wenger a 30 year contract extension if he got Pogba in.
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Chelsea's midfield is considered physicaly strong, but only Matic is over 6 foot. One player like him can make a difference to our team. If we give Chelsea Arteta and they give us Matic, which midfield do you think would be better?
posted on 2/12/14
Dont wanna be the guy who chucks average names in.. but what would people make off Sissoko from Newcastle? Seen him link a few times.. doesn't fill me with joy.
Elias - i know the rule, just thought i remembered hearing a way around it for one player.
posted on 2/12/14
If we give Chelsea Arteta and they give us Matic, which midfield do you think would be better?
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The way Ramsey is playing right now i would take an Arteta & Fabregas partnership over Matic & Ramsey everyday of the week.
posted on 2/12/14
Debuchy might be back this month
posted on 2/12/14
Matic is strong but more importantly he is disciplined. He hardly goes forward and when he does, it is only against weaker side.
I'm not even sure he is actually fast either...
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