He doesn't look anything like Chamakh to me. He is far more mobile, quicker and technical. He doesn't look afraid to shoot outside the box either. He looks like a proper centre forward.
Maybe a little but even at his best Chamakh never achieved the goal scoring heights that Giroud managed last season. Looking at his goal scoring stats on Wiki he's almost got a goal every other game which is really positive. Big man, technically gifted, in the French squad... all signs are positive. Oh, and don't bother mentioning Cygan - he wasn't technically gifted!
I hope you are right to be honest the best news for me would be to keep RVP, any additional attacking force is a bonus in my opinion. I was really pleased when we sign Pod, now if we could improve our creative aspects in midfield and have an extra utility defender then I would be very pleased with our transfers.
there was much more chance of henry being a flop than there is of giroud. mainly becuase giroud has already proved his prowess, whilst henry was pretty poor before he came to us. people need to judge after the first few months at the earliest.
Agree with all that. The Chamakh comparison is purely based on the fact that they are both tall and both played in French league, which is just ludicrous.
Clueless is all you can see about anyone who thinks Chamakh is similar to Giroud. Giroud looks like he can do it all I think as a target man he would be perfect because he has pace and power to hold up the ball where RVP lacks that power to be a target man - if indeed we need to adopt it as a plan B. I hope so, because this tippy tappy football isn't winning us anything.
I've read similar things in some message boards, I just laugh. I think anyone who knocks Giroud or Podolski are afraid of the unknown, they know that when Arsenal do well they do really well and the records our 2 signings have have probably rattled a few people. I mean who wants to see us with a stronger squad, possibly dominating again?
I have to be totally honest.I have no interest in foreign football leagues and i don't follow them.The only foreign teams i ever watch are Arsenal's opponents in European competition.I know absoloutely **** all about Giroud so i can offer no comment about his abilities as a player
The transfer fee is pure speculation.If/When he signs for Arsenal the club will never disclose the transfer fee
Thats my issue, 12 million. He's be good as backup, but i don't see him carrying the team, RvP style. I know we have Poldi now, but he's only going to score about 10 goals from the wing.
12 million for the TOP SCORER in Ligue 1 is a steal. It would certainly be better than relying on a kid without a work permit. Why are you so worked up about the price? You all complain that Wenger doesn't spend money and now that he does he's spending too much? God forbid he try to improve the squad.
Would you be happy if you'd bought me for 12 million, and all i'd do is sit on your sofa and raid your fridge. Thats what Giroud would be like, sat down on the bench.
Have you been the top scorer in a top European League? Do you not understand the concept of squad depth and a quality bench?
Yes, i understand squad depth, but paying 12 million for backup/reserve is insanity. RvP started nearly every game last season, Giroud is going to be a very bored man on the bench. At this rate, he will be the one sat on your sofa, raiding your fridge.
Yeah, and what's the likelihood that RVP will go through another season without getting any injuries? This summer he has not had a proper break, so him playing another 40 plus games next season will not be easy for him.
I think the fact we paid 12 million shows that we do intend on giving him some game time. RVP went above and beyond last year and played a lot as we had no real other option. Now, if RVP's tired, has a slight injury or is simply out of form next year, Giroud will play. I see him doing a lot more than merely "sitting on the bench".
If you really think RvP will play every game then you are mental. Everyone but the idiots thinks Giroud will be quality. I'm done arguing with you. So just keep on putting your hopes on a f******* kid who got 5 goals in the same league where Giroud was top scorer. And I'll be waiting for more quality summer signings.
