Coombs He has a footballing brain and great passing ability which is much more important.
Clrnc You’re a man who has clearly suffered through the value destruction era. 100% agree. I do not want us wasting money on a stiff. If we can get a loan, good. But don’t buy a mediocre player
Can we really not convince Zubamendi to be part of a league winning team this season? Although I do very much admire his loyalty and wish to secure a CL spot for Sociedad before leaving, it's really inconvenient for us.
QuincyAbeyie Some players are principled about these things, he's been at the club his whole life so probably wants to leave in the right manner.
Even if we do somehow manage to sign Caicedo, Zubimendi is the one we should be going for in the summer.
Tielemans is a "boring" option, but he is good enough to come in and do a good job in games here and there. Would at least keep Sambi out of the team..
Kel Varnsen If Caicedo falls through, I'm okay with going for Tielemans on Deadline Day, even if we have to pay 20m for him when we could get him for a free in the summer. As you said, he's better than Sambi and that's the bar right now as we look to challenge for the title over these next 19 matches. Really hope we can change Brighton's mind with an improved offer though.
Tielemans isn't a Caicedo alternative at all. He's not a 6, his weaknesses will be too close to Sambi's.
Don't want Tielemans. Just want a Partey back up that can help us to the title, loan or moderate/modest buy. Doesn't have to be a great passer between the lines. Just a dynamic, defensively astute, decently press resistant CM.
I agree with both statements. I just think he's much better than Sambi so will at least be able to paper over some cracks better than if we had to rely on Sambi for anything. A player that can play the 6 needs to be our #1 priority if Caicedo falls through but I'd take Tielemans over us doing nothing.
samthegooner Though I don't see a discernible boost, could well be useful in the end. Lets see.
Can't we pay the RC for K. Thuram or K. Kone? I know they will both have some adaptation period, but better than Tielemans in my opinion, even for the next few months.
Bernard Woolley Don't think we are that smart yet
Koné is not a press resistant passer. The discussion here would make Lokogna look like a genius if we brought him in.
Stick to our principles. Hold the ball, move it quickly, switch play. Get the players who enable this.
This window prices are actually quite ridiculous.
Bournemouth has signed or trying to sign 3 or 4 20m+ signings now without batting an eyelid. Lol
Can’t believe we signed Arshavin 14 years ago
lorddulaarsenal just said the same to Jo. I remember being glued to Sky Sports as the deal was progressing - at a seasonally appropriate glacial pace
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I can't believe Henry is 45.
The Arshavin transfer thread was the greatest thread of all time.
I am Arsenal Till I Die will never be surpassed fortunately or unfortunately
daredevil or that Walcott is about to turn 34.
daredevil is that all? I thought he was older.
