This sounds like the praise he gave demba ba after the newcastle match, means absolutely zilch.

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Diame is a bit similar to Sulley Muntari in my opinion. Technically able ballwinner who will inject a lot of energy into the midfield. Muntari wasn't the most talented Inter player in that Champions League winning team but there's a reason Mourinho always played him when he was available.

Anyone who takes a serious look at Arsenal these days would have to agree that we're lacking those exact abilities, and that they've never been a big part of Diaby's game. Coquelin is a better fit in that case but he's injury prone and inexprienced. Still seems to be two years away from what we really need. If you take all this into account then it's easy to see how Diame could fill a real function for us.

Those abilities seem to fit Frimpong perfectly. How did his loan go? His chance of a career at Arsenal seems to have disappeared since his injury, shame, I liked what he offered last season.

Have no idea what Frimpong is doing at the minute. Did his loan spell at Charlton get extended or is he back at the club?

He was on the bench against Chelsea. Had a very average loan spell according to a bloke I play with; was often one of the better players but not particularly great overall.

That was one of those fitness loans though, like Ramsey at Cardiff.

Its a pity he got that injury because in those couple of games for Wolves last season he looked really imposing. He's definitely still rough around the edges and has to learn to be more controlled and not pick up so many cards but he's got something to him. I'd really like him to make it. His aggression could be a real asset. Quick on the ball too, could add some of the athleticism we lack.

Doesn't look like he'll get his chance any time soon though. Maybe if Coq goes out on loan.

we desperately need an athletic, physical CM in the mold of vieira, vidal, ramires, schweinsteiger. we also desperately need a new manager. i hate our team so much right now.

I would kill for Schweinsteiger. Literally.

I would sign M'vila as well, plus Diaby and Coquelin out.

Capi, you would sign Diame and M'Vila?

Yeah. Diame more so for his qualities rather than his quality, if you get my meaning.

dont want diame - heart's gonna explode the moment he pulls on a fresh pair of white nike shorts

rather keep our powder dry til the summer, and if top top quality aint available then i'd rather keep our powder dry until this time next year, and if the top top quality...

Etienne capoue, then mvila then wanyama then diame. In order of preference

I'd agree with that sam, maybe wanyama over m'vila but yeah, I definitly prefer a DM ahead of Diame.
Good player but not exactly what we need, think tactically he is not that great either.

How often do you guys watch Diame?

Rarely, only in highlights. Between mvila, Diame and wanyama any would do, capoue would be more useful as he can play CB as well and would physically dominate

M'Vila is really good at distribution from low, getting the ball quickly and giving it up to the playmakers. That should help us be better in transition. Diame would be our Diaby replacement (who we can replace while he's still on the books).

They are not really similar players to be honest.

I think Newcastle is signing a better player in Moussa Sissoko