Let's be honest, he would pay for himself with the number of replica shirts shifted as soon as he touched down. I spent the last two weeks waiting to see Aguero play for City and I hate that club; the excitement generated by Kaka in the premier league would be unbelievable.

I'd cream myself as much as anyone, but I still think it would make little sense unless we can't get a younger player of that mould for a similar amount.

otfgoon wrote:

It makes little sense investing a large portion of our budget on an extreamly short term signing, especially one that will lose a load of his effectiveness with the loss of pace.

Otfgoon. It's the signal it sends. That there is life after Henry after all. That we can still attract a marquee player (even if he's one who has fallen on hard times). As Capi says, Kaka shirts would sell. If he stayed fit and did a decent job (25 goals and/or assists), he would probably have the top-selling shirt in England. Sometimes it's not just about winning. We need to restore some of the lustre we have lost

Don't disagree Cal, but then if a player like Hazard or Gotze come and turn into superstars they'll be selling shirts for a long time, helping us win for a long time, and also restore some of the lustre we have lost. Maybe not to the same extent, but the choice between signing very good players who'll turn into superstars and signing a very good player who used to be a superstar is an obvious one.

Reports of kaka's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Still absolutely world class and he'd immediately be one of the best footballers in the league.

We are so desperate for playmaking ability and penetration that I would try to get my hands on both a Kaka and a Hazard/Gotze. If I had to choose just one, I'd go with the latter because they feel more of a sure thing, but it would be exciting to bring in a player everyone in the world loves

Ricky1985 wrote:

Sure Klaus/Kel, but it's not as if Kaka is some no talent loser, he's a former world player of the year, surely still has it in him to contribute at the highest level, with the right club and the right manager?

You didn't ask me whether he was a loser or not though, you asked me which one was the better player. Based on last season it was Kagawa up until the point where he broke his foot. Based on their respective age and the opposite ways their careers are going Kagawa is going to be a better signing. Based on which player type we need they both fit the profile.

I say that as someone who considers Kaká to be one of the top five attacking footballers I've seen. I'd love it if we could somehow get him to Arsenal, but I'm concerned about whether he'd be able to adapt to Premier League. I'm concerned about his injuries and his loss of pace that has been increasingly noticeable ever since he signed for Real. I'm concerned about the fact that he hasn't made more than 30 starts in two seasons.

It's not completely unbelievable that we could sign Kaka is it?

The day I learnt that Cesc was leaving, Kaka was the first player that I thought of as a substitute for the status, class and influence that we were losing with Cesc's departure.

It'd be huge lift for our players too if we signed him.
Playing alongside Kaka is probably the stuff of dreams for most of them.
It'd bring some major excitement back to the team.

Edit: just realised this is the Hazard thread.

My personal opinion, having seen plenty of kaka during his 2 years at Madrid, is that when properly fit he's still a good class above the likes of Hazard, Kagawa and Gotze. And I think his game is perfectly suited to the premier league-lots of turnovers and space. he just needs to get out of Madrid and away from Mourinho.

I would genuinely lose my shit if we signed Kaka. Fucking hell; what a signing.

A healthy, motivated Kaka is easily the best option we can take right now. If he's not fully healthy, then the others like Kagawa are more interesting. Still feel we need a player like Kaka and another like Hazard though. With Bendtner going, and van Persie always a goal away from an injury, we could be facing a lot of days with Gervinho as our striker

Kaka is not coming. Neither is hazard. That people are thinking of a possibility of BOTH being purchased is quite mental.

Hazard + Kaka + Kagawa.... how about that?

Honestly though, signing Kaka is more than just for footballing purposes. The name alone makes money.

flobaba wrote:

Kaka is not coming. Neither is hazard. That people are thinking of a possibility of BOTH being purchased is quite mental.

And this is the truth :gah:

I think there is the slightest of chances we'll sign Kaka.
Don't think we'll sign Hazard.

flobaba wrote:

Kaka is not coming. Neither is hazard. That people are thinking of a possibility of BOTH being purchased is quite mental.

Are you waiting for Gotze?

My BIL says that Dortmund will definitely sell for anything above £20m but Goetze would be very reluctant to leave.

No way Wenger will pay that.

How much would Kagawa cost anyway? Hazard's supposed fee is pretty high to begin with.

We missed out on Nuri Sahin tbh. He's a steal for the 10-12 million Real paid for him.