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Granit Xhaka

jones

You have a point there. I'd still take the risk; think it was Klaus who said you have to take the rough with the smooth with players like him, Vieira was a walking red card oftentimes but his aggressiveness on the pitch was a big factor in what made him such a good player.

Klaus

I haven't seen much of Xhaka but he comes with a reputation of being exactly the kind of player we're missing. I think we need at least one more midfielder anyway since we're losing three and Wilshere's future fitness is thrown into massive doubt.

Claudius

I assume Wilshere is done. He plays a dozen games a year, when we are comfortably seeing 50-60 games.
As for Granit, we must take him. We messed up by not taking Vidal when he was available last year. We desperately need a guy who can help us switch play easily. This is what only Cazorla gives us - Ramseu, Coquelin and El Niño can't do this. Also the fire that you boys mention would be an added bonus. Fire with talent is missing. The only fire we have is Flamini who spends half his time torpedoing towards opponents like Dhalsim.

Shady

Kaveh Solhekol ‏@SkyKaveh 7m7 minutes ago
Sky in Germany: Arsenal in talks to sign Borussia Monchengladbach's Granit Xhaka for £34m. Swiss midfielder cost £6.5m from Basel in 2012

Jed

This signing could indicate that patience has been lost with Wilshere.

Rorz

Wenger will give Wilshere a while longer yet. Look how long Diaby was kept around for!

Like the look of Xhaka, a combative midfielder that can play a bit is certainly something we could do with having.

Captain

Don't think it will impact Wilshere. He can play wide and our central options are severely limited at the moment. Wouldn't be surprised if Cazorla or maybe even Ramsey goes along with Arteta and Rosicky.

Gunner89

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/10219255/arsenal-target-swiss-international-midfielder-granit-xhaka

QuincyAbeyie

Rorz wrote:
Wenger will give Wilshere a while longer yet. Look how long Diaby was kept around for!

Like the look of Xhaka, a combative midfielder that can play a bit is certainly something we could do with having.

This is where we went wrong with Diaby. Keeping Wilshere, but doing transfer business while assuming we don't have him is the way it should be.

banduan

Arty will go as he's always wanted to go back to Spain, but Elneny is a clear replacement. If we do get more midfielders in, we'd definitely be dropping others - Caz is getting on a bit and will always get crocked ala Arty, Ox and Theo both running on borrowed time, Flamster is gone in a season.

Rex

I fully expect Wenger to deny this rumor in his next press conference.

Savz

Flamini needs to go this summer. No more of him thank you very much.

Claudius

Captain wrote:
Don't think it will impact Wilshere. He can play wide and our central options are severely limited at the moment. Wouldn't be surprised if Cazorla or maybe even Ramsey goes along with Arteta and Rosicky.

Not sure why you would get rid of Ramsey. He's the perfect 12th man. A talented player who can provide coverage in 3 of 4 positions if needed. A capable James Milner.

Gunner89

Wilshere's injuries means he should not be considered in arguments against bringing in players.

Mirth

Even if no one apart from Arteta, Rosicky and Flamini leave, we're still lacking in numbers in midfield as this season has shown us. Haven't seen much of him but he seems suitably different from our other midfield options to justify signing him.

marv3llous

Arteta is definitely going into coaching next year. He's not even considered for matchday squad nowdays as he's so done.
Rosicky is definitely gone too. Too old, too injured.
Flamini ... that's a tricky one. Contract is up but silly Wenger might still keep him around even though he doesnt justify it on the pitch,

goon

otfgoon wrote:
I reckon he'd be a rock in our midfield..

Granit... Rock..

Just putting it back out there as I think y'all missed it the first time.

Mirth

otfgoon wrote:
otfgoon wrote:
I reckon he'd be a rock in our midfield..

Granit... Rock..

Just putting it back out there as I think y'all missed it the first time.

Have a pity: 😆

Shady

I've seen that joke made elsewhere.

Rex

Wasn't funny then either, right?

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