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Clint Dempsey

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by The Bonstar Wandit, Jan 30, 2012.

  1. The Bonstar Wandit

    The Bonstar Wandit Well-Known Member

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    Arsenal were reportedly very much in for him in the Summer. With Jack suffering a set-back and Fulham not doing particularly well this season, how would you feel about a bid for him? He brings Premiership experience, is a creative midfielder, is 28, scores 1 in 4, and is over 6 foot.
     
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  2. PeterRICK

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    Would be delighted. Think he's everything we need at the moment. Plays anywhere across the front line, can hold the ball up, nice technique and a streak of aggression in him. He's not the best player in the world but he's very solid. Probably not fashionable enough for most on here though...
     
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  3. Always liked Clint Dempsey and rated him highly. If we are definitely going for him, I'm keeping my fingers n toes crossed and will blow the dust off the Stars n Stripes of which I have a small facsimile somewhere. <ok>
     
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  4. robin_van_ fiberglass

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    I reckon they would want too much for him. I would prefer to go for him in the summer when he is (hopefully) cheaper and we have got rid of a few under-performing players.
     
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  5. Samurai

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    A bid of £11m would surely be easily enough.
     
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  6. PeterRICK

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    May being blinkered here but think you're selling him short. £15-17 and I think they'd take us seriously.


    ... though I'd open with a bid of £13m
     
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  7. CanarySpurs

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    Chuck in a player that isn't good enough for you (Chamakh? I don't know, have a think) and 7-10m and I think you'd get him. I like him as a player, think he'd be a good backup for VDV at Spurs. Can't see where he'd play at Arsenal, he's best through the middle, but not an out and out striker (like VDV) - but you tend to play two wingers and RVP?
     
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  8. PeterRICK

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    Out of interest I just raised this with a Fulham fan and he said he'd be gutted if they didn't get 25-30m for him due to his age, consistency and influence. Fair point I suppose. As most fans tend to over-value their players I'd say 20m at the very very most.

    Spurs chap at work said to sell Modric he thinks he's worth 30m + Torres. By my maths I reckon we should put a cheeky 15m bid in :D!
     
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  9. Arsenal87

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    Would definitely have him over Arshavin, he is a hard worker, and scores the goals, would definitely contribute more than Arshavin is at the moment.
     
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  10. The Bonstar Wandit

    The Bonstar Wandit Well-Known Member

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    he wouldn't play the role of Arshavin tho!? he'd play in Ramsey's role.
     
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  11. ToledoTrumpton

    ToledoTrumpton Well-Known Member

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    He is considered a striker. It's very difficult when you start looking at these players who normally play up front in a 4-4-2, or a variation of that, and try to fit them into our set up. He does play deeper for the US national team I think, but I'm not sure he isn't a little too attacking to play in our midfield.
     
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