Hiquain...

'Apparently' being the operative word here.

We dont know what's holding up the deal. Could be Madrid..could be us.

Whatever the reason it's highly frustrating.

 

Madrid have appointed a manager. Hopefully we'll hear something soon either way

 

12 million for a talented player in a position we really need to strengthen who has only just turned 22 today... yes, worth a look!

 

Absolute bargain. I have no idea why more Clubs arnt in for him.

 

I've commented on this guy before.

Vastly over-rated IMHO. His stats are dreadful. Celtic can't seem to decide where to play him. He wanders all over the pitch, and doesn't seem to have the ability to play a position. Dropped off and on towards the end of the season by Celtic because they had better players. Picks up a lot of cards.

I would be shocked if we are interested in him. If we are, he will need a season in the reserves.

If Celtic get 12M for him they will be laughing their heads off.

 

Amazing what one good game against Barca can do for the players value ....

 

Seems to also have issues.

http://gossip.ladyarse.com/arsenal/2013/06/25/wanyama-wont-sign-for-southampton/

 

Yes I remember.

 

Nail, head, and all that.

 

http://www.arsenalnews.co.uk/juventus-to-end-gonzalo-higuain-deal/link/691135/

 

Excellent. Looks like it's either us or he stays with Madrid. And wow at the 150k per week. Good to see we're pushing the boat out.

 

An Italian journalist called Tancredi Palmeri who writes for Gazetta Dello Sport has Tweeted that if you can still find decent odds on Higuain joining Arsenal then run and put your money on it.

 

Now this is very good news for Arsenal!

Tevez joining Juventus.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23056298

For 12million I wish we bought him!

 

Alex Song mk 2.

 

@bobo_97

Have to agree that with Tevez off to Juventus it puts us in a better position for the Higuain transfer. With Juventus previously our reported rivals for Higuains signature and them landing a top quality striker, it seems likely that we are the next destination for Higuain. Coupled with Ancelloti being appointed RM manager, we might see movement on this story soon!

Can't wait to see what comes out over the next few days. Might we see a signing on the first day of the transfer window? I'd love to have signings in place to get a proper pre-season with the team.

 

... and reputation. David Marshall did a similar thing for Celtic vs. Barca back in the day as a 19-year old and was praised to high heaven for it. He's currently at Cardiff - no mean feat - but he didn't exactly turn out to be the world beater that he was touted as at the time.

 

My new worry about us signing Higuain is that we might now face competition from Chelsea and Man City for his signature, what with them also needing a new forward and also both not getting any closer to signing Cavani. City especially worry me because they have the money and also have a few Argentina players in their squad.

 

Dreadful news. He has never called a single thing correctly in his life.

 

I'll be incredibly pissed off if one of the big spenders comes in and stops us getting Higuain!

I'm hoping it's very far along and that we get it wrapped up by the window opening.

 

If it isn't complete by Friday at the latest I will be extremely worried. Carlo's presser is tomorrow so I am hoping he will confirm the deal is done.