Funny how it was a pleasant transfer window so far when I wasn't expecting anything special from it, but now that it's being reported we're bidding for Draxler I'm anxious and will probably be disappointed if we don't get anyone...
I heard that Johnny Pedant is available this window, apparently he's really good at correcting even the most minor mistakes of those around him. Maybe we should make a bid ? I did hear that he's a bit of a **** though.
Yeah it was me. My wife is German (her family are all avid Bayern supporters) so ive spent a fair amount of time watching German football over the last few years. Draxler has greater potential than Goetze, Kroos etc.. but he's more of a raw talent too. (perhaps less consistent?) In terms of ability he's closer to players like Ibrahimovic/RVP. Could be an incredible signing if it does happen. (I'm pretty sceptical about these reports though. Would be crazy if Wenger spent over 30 million on one player for the second time)
My word yes. I was quite content to sit this window out. Stupid Draxler rumours. Getting my hopes up, my expectations raised. It's like you're pootling along perfectly ok with life only to be told that on the 31st of Jan (invariably) you're going to be given the xbox one for no reason other than to make you happy. Then, when said day arrives they replace the xbox one with a kick in the nuts. And I fall for it. Every. C*cking. Transfer. Window...
Not really a transfer rumour per se but we've agreed a kit deal with Puma which would see us rake quite a bit of money in the summer. Also Wenger set to extend contract according to Gazidis. Not announced yet though.
don't think it's been mentioned, but apparently Frimpong has asked Wenger for permission to leave the club. A few offers have come in alread. A real shame for the lad as he seems a true Gooner, but his social media committments have seemed more important than his football for some time now, and he's never really lived up to his potential. He could have been the natural successor to Flamini & Arteta in the middle of the park. A big shame for him, and for Arsenal really. Potential unfulfilled.
Unless something comes out of nowhere in the next couple of days, it looks like Wenger is going to gamble on Giroud staying fit for the rest of the season
I think he views Bendy and Sanogo as adequate backups. Only time will tell if these guys can step up to the plate.
I think possibly he realizes that they aren't adequate, but he doesn't think he can improve on them. Given that new players are hardly ever at their best when they first arrive, even if you have a low opinion of Bendtner/Sanogo, it could be difficult to argue. We don't want to saddle ourselves with an average striker now, that doesn't improve us that much and sits on the books for 4 years, bringing down team morale, or worse stops us signing an A-lister in the summer.
The Draxler talk has died down I see. Why the **** did I even raise my hopes up on that one? Was never ever going to happen.
According to John Cross of the Mirror,Arsene Wenger has dropped a big hint about transfers.He quoted AW as saying "Hoping to have some news for you"
