Klaus wrote: jones wrote: That's what the second paragraph is about, maybe I worded it poorly. He used to be pretty good in the air, a massive step up from Adler who was his predecessor but seemed to have regressed or rather stagnated there as well. Cheers jonesy, I thought you meant the way he organised the defence. I have to say I'm feeling quietly positive about Leno too the more I read about him. We once built our most successful generation by signing talented players who had tailed off and then awakening them. Henry, Vieira, Pires, Lehmann... they all flourished here because we showed belief in them. It could be that Leno just needs a new challenge.
jones wrote: That's what the second paragraph is about, maybe I worded it poorly. He used to be pretty good in the air, a massive step up from Adler who was his predecessor but seemed to have regressed or rather stagnated there as well.
That's what the second paragraph is about, maybe I worded it poorly. He used to be pretty good in the air, a massive step up from Adler who was his predecessor but seemed to have regressed or rather stagnated there as well.
Cheers jonesy, I thought you meant the way he organised the defence.
I have to say I'm feeling quietly positive about Leno too the more I read about him. We once built our most successful generation by signing talented players who had tailed off and then awakening them. Henry, Vieira, Pires, Lehmann... they all flourished here because we showed belief in them. It could be that Leno just needs a new challenge.
Ah I can see why you'd think that. Control of the D was supposed to mean control of what happens in the box ie in the air.
Agree with the rest of your post, might be autosuggestion because I've been banging his drum in this thread but I think he'll turn out to be a great signing for us.
Gunner89 wrote: Quincy Abeyie wrote: Apparently Real are buying Alisson. Cancel this deal and get Navas. Source?
Quincy Abeyie wrote: Apparently Real are buying Alisson. Cancel this deal and get Navas.
Apparently Real are buying Alisson. Cancel this deal and get Navas.
Source?
Why do I feel threatened reading this question like a policeman has pulled a gun on me.
Navas is weak coming out for crosses but absolutely world class in 1v1 and shot stopping. Wouldn't mind
Pallotta said it. He has later clarified that he just said it jokingly to mess with some reporters.
jones wrote: Gunner89 wrote: Source? Why do I feel threatened reading this question like a policeman has pulled a gun on me.
Gunner89 wrote: Source?
Probably because the transfer police did pull a figurative gun on me. Nice that we have someone to keep us honest
To inject some more positivity into this thread. Bernd Leno - save of the season
Exclusive: the official announcement of @Bernd_Leno at @Arsenal will be tomorrow @altobelli13 @SPORTBILD
i hope we didnt pay more than £15m for him. but i hope this means i never have to see cech in an arsenal shirt again.
Kicker saying the same thing too. [Twitter][/Twitter]
orny confirmed
also
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this is the part that bothers me more:
"Torreira pursuit ongoing - optimism but not done & #WorldCup delays it"
I love that his has virtually been confirmed as done and no one can be bothered to comment 😆
Weirdly enough non-Arsenal fans seem to rate Leno a lot higher than Arsenal fans.
goon wrote: I love that his has virtually been confirmed as done and no one can be bothered to comment 😆
I don't think I've ever seen him play. The reports on his ability seem to be quite mixed. I'm happy we're signing a goalkeeper though, I'll just trust Sven on this one.
We've also got a new GK coach in from Newcastle so it would seem we think he can regain his earlier promise. As I've said elsewhere I will give our new management team a free pass this summer and until proven otherwise.
Segway wrote: Weirdly enough non-Arsenal fans seem to rate Leno a lot higher than Arsenal fans.
That's because Arsenal fans rate everyone our rivals sign and love to shit on everyone even linked to us
That's true of all clubs and all people.
Guardian: Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Bernd Leno for an initial €22m (£19.2m) from Bayer Leverkusen.
The Guardian are saying 22 milion. And the bonuses are up to 3 milion. Is it a lot of money for a GK in today's market?
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/19/arsenal-bayer-leverkusen-bernd-leno
Gurgen wrote: goon wrote: I love that his has virtually been confirmed as done and no one can be bothered to comment 😆 I don't think I've ever seen him play. The reports on his ability seem to be quite mixed. I'm happy we're signing a goalkeeper though, I'll just trust Sven on this one.
Yeah, I'm in the same boat. Just pleased we're signing a keeper.
David Ornstein Fee agreed between Arsenal & Bayer Leverkusen - Leno still needs to undergo a medical before #AFC can complete the signing, for a reported €22m (£19.2m)
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