Episode IV: A New Hope - The Transfer Thread

The truth:

 

Lansbury's contract with Arsenal ends in 2012. He is as good as gone.

 

Beyond the obvious injury issues with Arteta, what would make a Dempsey deal a better long-term investment for Arsenal? Both players are antithetical to Arsene's business strategy.

 

Actually, I don't think that's ridiculous at all. Unfortunately, he doesn't stay in great shape and busting veteran players into shape is not a strong point for Wenger.

 

Saw it at Whole Foods last weekend but read some bad reviews...passed on it.

 

American bias

 

Off-topicness in threads is what keeps the Arsenal forum going.

 

It's pretty interesting. Had a few a couple weekends ago.

 

Arteta is quality son. Good passer and very comfortable on the ball. I like!

 

Just don't want to cause any trouble...

 

Meh. I'm just happy to be up in Boston this weekend so I can get some Harpoon from the source.

 

Nice. We'll be in Rehoboth in 6 weeks...will live and sleep at Dogfish.

 

Yossi

 

Arteta last season - 33 games, 3 goals, 4 assists
Diaby last season - 16 games, 2 goals, 3 assists

 

Because we waited too long - too long to sell Cesc and Nasri, too long to line up other targets.

Look at it from the perspective of other teams: Why would Dortmund sell Goetze? Why would Rennes sell M'Villa? And so on. They aren't in financial difficulty, the player doesn't want to leave. As such, Goetze can refuse to sell and Rennes can demand a price that is way too high.

But that is the situation when you don't plan well.

As it stands, we have improved the team immediately and significantly in the short run from where we were 2 weeks ago. I think we will compete for fourth and maybe third. We will probably make the CL knock out round.

We are, at best, standing still in the grand scheme of things, then - which is a problem. But compared to where we were, things are a lot better.

 

I suppose you want to spend money just for the sake of spending money.




Strong rumours are that Yossi Bennayoun is heading to Arsenal.

 

There's no way Arsenal is getting another midfielder today.

And F Newcastle for being Newcastle.

 

Arteta is more playmaker than Dempsey and is an all around better player.

However, none of them is anywhere close to what is needed at Arsenal now.
It is obvious that we need a big time player that would not only be a major talent upgrade but that could also bring a major morale boost to not only the team but also the fans who are desperately trying to find some glimmer of hope in these difficult times.

The talks of the likes of Benayoum, Arteta, Malouda or Dempsey joining the Gunners is rather underwhelming.

 

The news about Arteta is really heating up. Not sure he's the right Cesc replacement.

 

Now it is Benayoum..... That just sucks!