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Bighorn
04 Aug 2005, 12:41 PM
It's Thursday. We've been promised (twice now) that Wenger would make a decision on them by Wed.

Something is fishy here. Is he waiting for something else to shake out within the club? A move by Pires? Sol? Is he trying to bring in someone else and won't sign them until that is setlled?
Teso Dos Bichos
04 Aug 2005, 12:43 PM
I don't think any other transfers would affect these deals.
arsenalgirl30016
04 Aug 2005, 12:48 PM
It's Thursday. We've been promised (twice now) that Wenger would make a decision on them by Wed.

Something is fishy here. Is he waiting for something else to shake out within the club? A move by Pires? Sol? Is he trying to bring in someone else and won't sign them until that is setlled?

Sol does not look like a player that is trying to make a move (picture from training today)

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20050804/capt.lon82208041414.britain_soccer_lon822.jpg
Bighorn
04 Aug 2005, 12:52 PM
Sol does not look like a player that is trying to make a move (picture from training today)


Yeah but Ash does. :rolleyes:
arsenalgirl30016
04 Aug 2005, 01:01 PM
Yeah but Ash does. :rolleyes:
Let's not borrow trouble Matt! ;)
Teso Dos Bichos
04 Aug 2005, 01:03 PM
Sol does not look like a player that is trying to make a move (picture from training today)

He definitely looks like he is his making his move... ;)
arsenalgirl30016
04 Aug 2005, 01:05 PM
He definitely looks like he is his making his move... ;)
There is the Teso we all know! ;) :p
But I had to laugh! :D
Cannon
04 Aug 2005, 01:15 PM
There is the Teso we all know! ;) :p
But I had to laugh! :D

I don't believe that you wrote that. I think Teso was made into a super-Mod and can edit your posts without leaving a trace. :eek:

<Shiver>
arsenalgirl30016
04 Aug 2005, 01:17 PM
I don't believe that you wrote that. I think Teso was made into a super-Mod and can edit your posts without leaving a trace. :eek:

<Shiver>
Holy crap Cannon-I just noticed the Mod status. *backs slowly out of the thread.....hopefully unnoticed* :eek:
Teso Dos Bichos
04 Aug 2005, 01:44 PM
I am a super troll now!

:D
Rick B
04 Aug 2005, 01:50 PM
It's Thursday. We've been promised (twice now) that Wenger would make a decision on them by Wed.

Something is fishy here. Is he waiting for something else to shake out within the club? A move by Pires? Sol? Is he trying to bring in someone else and won't sign them until that is setlled?

I agree. As I said from Austria, I was told by Song that he had signed a four year deal. Now I think that Arsenal know if they only announce this signing, then the fans will not be happy. So they are trying to announce it on the back of another bigger signing. First Baptists which fell through, and now through someone else. Thats my opinion anyway....... I am positive though that before the window is gone, Song will be announced on a four year deal.
antifan
04 Aug 2005, 02:37 PM
I agree. As I said from Austria, I was told by Song that he had signed a four year deal. Now I think that Arsenal know if they only announce this signing, then the fans will not be happy. So they are trying to announce it on the back of another bigger signing. First Baptists which fell through, and now through someone else. Thats my opinion anyway....... I am positive though that before the window is gone, Song will be announced on a four year deal.
How about Christanval? Any info? Conjecture?
Rick B
04 Aug 2005, 06:44 PM
How about Christanval? Any info? Conjecture?


No idea, from the games and the training session I wasn't and nor were the other people there impressed with him. But we arn't Arsene so who knows. I was excited when he came for trial, but thought Song was far better. Im not sure that Christanval can do better than the players we have at the moment.
gunner0007
04 Aug 2005, 06:54 PM
What position is Song anyway? Has any1 seen him play? If so, what do you think of him?
Rick B
04 Aug 2005, 06:58 PM
What position is Song anyway? Has any1 seen him play? If so, what do you think of him?


Midfielder. I have seen him play a few times now plus watching him in training. I think he is really good for his age. He is confident and able on the ball. He can pass, tackle and defend well. I really think he could be a great player for the future.
elknco1
04 Aug 2005, 07:52 PM
No idea, from the games and the training session I wasn't and nor were the other people there impressed with him. But we arn't Arsene so who knows. I was excited when he came for trial, but thought Song was far better. Im not sure that Christanval can do better than the players we have at the moment.
not even cygan?

did traore not make it? or has he been signed already?
justanothergooner
04 Aug 2005, 07:55 PM
Midfielder. I have seen him play a few times now plus watching him in training. I think he is really good for his age. He is confident and able on the ball. He can pass, tackle and defend well. I really think he could be a great player for the future.

Unfortunately I think that describes most of the squad now. I'm selfish and want a great player for the present to come in.
antifan
04 Aug 2005, 08:59 PM
Sol does not look like a player that is trying to make a move (picture from training today)

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20050804/capt.lon82208041414.britain_soccer_lon822.jpg
Cool sweatshirts, i might have to pick one up.
imnotreyes
05 Aug 2005, 05:09 PM
What position is Song anyway? Has any1 seen him play? If so, what do you think of him?

CM----I thought like many others here, he is pretty good considering his age. I think it would be worth it to try and develop him. He had pretty good composure and sprayed the ball around pretty well. He didn't look to have the greatest pace. but I think he has potential (imho) He has some poise in the midfield. I don;t think he is anywhere close to Cesc. Havn't watched but a few matches of his (SOng) so it's hard for me to give a definitive answer, but from what I saw he has some things to work on but has a good upside. but my opinion is worthless.

(antifan---i like those tops too)
Paul.eta
11 Aug 2005, 11:54 PM
The two clubs have also agreed a fee of £2.75m if Arsenal decide to sign him on a permanent basis next summer.

Song, who is the nephew of former Liverpool player Rigobert Song, made 34 appearances last season after signing his first professional deal.

The Cameroon-born 19-year-old, who can also play in midfield, impressed manager Arsene Wenger during Arsenal's pre-season training camp in Austria.

Song had been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea and Inter Milan

Perhaps a back up for Gilberto?