Bring in chambers; and keep Jenkinson and Vermaelen. Then we are done with defense. We can get another center back when vermaelen's contract lapses.
He have this tendency to stop the ball and pass it backwards rather than his first touch bringing the ball forward like a natural fullback. Very poor crosses
He might end up being a CB for us. Can't see why Wenger would bring in another right back as I don't think he's likely to give up on Jenkinson just yet.
Clrnc wrote: He have this tendency to stop the ball and pass it backwards rather than his first touch bringing the ball forward like a natural fullback. Very poor crosses
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There were some very impressive bits in that video. You never sit on the fence Clarence, I'll give you that!
Arsenal comp he looks a little awkward, Spurs one he looks very promising.
John Cross saying Arsenal technical staff see Chambers in midfield long term.
He looks very powerful for an 18 year old. He'll be a beast at 21. He could be our new defensive midfielder.
He doesn't seem too dissimilar to Jenkinson in style and performance. Lacks the confidence and ability to consistently pass forward, but has good power and defensive instincts to his game.
otfgoon wrote: ultimate_warrior wrote: Not the most exciting YouTube clips in the world...
ultimate_warrior wrote:
Not the most exciting YouTube clips in the world...
Don't know jack about him so not gonna comment. Weird watching us chasing the ball, though. Our closing down is really pathetic.
Schneiderlin comes across pretty well in the arsenal comp. forgot how he bossed us
He's very strong defensively. Those who think we'll miss that quality due to Sagna leaving will be pleased
Interesting to see where we play him long term, don't think it will be as a RB.
Seems a bizarre signing if true. Wouldn't have thought Wenger had given up on Jenkinson so soon. Southampton keep churning them out though don't they?
The fact is Wenger thinks he's a stellar talent that's worth bringing. Forget the sentimentality of Jenkinson. Another season on his belt and he's going for a Shaw fee.
I doubt it, the Shaw fee was ridiculous. Can't see it happening again for a while. Everyone goes on about it being worth it cause they're set at left back for a decade+ but last time I checked the kid didn't sign a 10 year contract...
Timothy wrote: John Cross saying Arsenal technical staff see Chambers in midfield long term.
I had written that off but i guess if you look at our midfield, most of them mightn't be around in 3 years time and Chambers will still only be 22. I have a feeling he'll be a CB long term unless he kills it at RB and becomes too good to move elsewhere.
yeah, Khanuppet, it appears big but as long as he is under contract, they can get a fee for Shaw for the next 10 years. if he's Gareth Bale good, then it will look like a very good deal in time
John cross doesn't have a scooby
He's not going to be a midfielder for us other than on the odd occasion
Centreback most likely long term
Claudius wrote: yeah, Khanuppet, it appears big but as long as he is under contract, they can get a fee for Shaw for the next 10 years. if he's Gareth Bale good, then it will look like a very good deal in time
That's my point though, the kid can choose to run down his contract or not resign for them etc. Arsenal fans should know more than most that this happens all the time. Sure, its possible he retires at united or is sold for twice as much a couple years down the line but it is by no means certain. Most united fans take it as a given when explaining his high fee.
Khanuppet wrote: I doubt it, the Shaw fee was ridiculous. Can't see it happening again for a while. Everyone goes on about it being worth it cause they're set at left back for a decade+ but last time I checked the kid didn't sign a 10 year contract...
No Mourinho's comments suggest that he was ready to match the fee but not the wages. Lallana's had one good season in the EPL and gone for 25m too.
From the Southampton fans who've actually watched him he's only played at RB. Increasingly it's becoming a popular and common trend to see players in other positions without any evidence whatsoever to back-it up with but I only see him as a right-back until he plays consistently in another position.
