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Chelsea got Mata

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by Samurai, Aug 21, 2011.

  1. TheBear

    TheBear Well-Known Member

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    The fact we did'nt get him.

    How was £23 Million out of our price range? We just sold Fabregas for approx £30Million, Nasri looks set to be leaving for £22 Million.

    If we can afford to spend a £12 Million on teenager we have absolutely no immediate need for we can afford to buy Mata.
     
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  2. PeterRICK

    PeterRICK Well-Known Member

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    We'll never find out the reason why we didn't pursue him after our initial interest but I'm guessing it's probably a wages issue. I'd have loved to sign him as it would have been a real statement of intent. As it is I doubt we'll even get Hazard in. I'd be unsurprised if we get one more signing at most.
     
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  3. theHotHead

    theHotHead New Member

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    Yup ... when he was £17m that was too much money obviously .. so let's wait until the clause in his contract that allowed him to go cheaply expires then try to buy him ! Bunch of clowns the Arsenal management.

    Lets not put in a bid for Enrique either ... who goes to Liverpool for £6m leaving us without a decent fit LB.
     
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  4. PeterRICK

    PeterRICK Well-Known Member

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    I'm not too sure we even made a formal offer prior to his clause expiring and we certainly haven't afterwards so I don't know how you can accuse them of that! Likewise Enrique. Fair enough if you're upset you feel we missed the boat with them but there must be a reason Arsene wasn't interested. Enrique I'd say he doesn't think are as good as what we've got (which I disagree with) and Mata I imagine he was worried would be too much in wages. Again I think occasionally you need to push the boat out. Not that I think every player should be on extortianate wages but a club like Arsenal should be able to have 2-3 high wage players. We're certainly charged enough to see them play!
     
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