***The Official Arsenal Gunners" Thread***

[goonertaff]

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But we still have yet to hear anything from Cesc, Wenger, or Arsenal. As Arseblog points out, there is nothing to indicate that any offer has been made.

Am I concerned? Yes.

But I also think this could just be Barca trying a media blitz in an attempt to convince Cesc and pressure Arsenal.

too me this story just does nt make sense
why sign cesc now and not as Xavi' replacement in 2-3 years

The Barca midfield is the starting spanish midfield a team where Cesc is a substitute

if cesc signs he gets to sit on the bench and play the "ramsey" role for Barca, sub appearances cover injuries and domestic cup games
I just cant see it

saying that ive been wrong before but 30-40 million for a bench player is nuts.

I fully expect Cesc to play for Barcelona at some stage I was kind of hoping it would be in 3 years or so

Just bear in mind
4 years of Viera's leaving -Real/barca and AC
5 Years of Henry is leaving -Real and Barca
guess its Cesc turn

Its an easy story to write and Arsenal do very little to put out the flames as they "do not Speak out about transfer rumours" but the little titbits im hearing especially on Talk Sport make it sound like they are at least talking about it

[KG]

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too me this story just does nt make sense
why sign cesc now and not as Xavi' replacement in 2-3 years

The Barca midfield is the starting spanish midfield a team where Cesc is a substitute

if cesc signs he gets to sit on the bench and play the "ramsey" role for Barca, sub appearances cover injuries and domestic cup games
I just cant see it

saying that ive been wrong before but 30-40 million for a bench player is nuts.

I fully expect Cesc to play for Barcelona at some stage I was kind of hoping it would be in 3 years or so

Just bear in mind
4 years of Viera's leaving -Real/barca and AC
5 Years of Henry is leaving -Real and Barca
guess its Cesc turn

Its an easy story to write and Arsenal do very little to put out the flames as they "do not Speak out about transfer rumours" but the little titbits im hearing especially on Talk Sport make it sound like they are at least talking about it

Minus Xabi Alonso but they still have Busquets and Toure and you would think they would start Toure for his defensive presence.

[rsnomar05]

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Minus Xabi Alonso but they still have Busquets and Toure and you would think they would start Toure for his defensive presence.

If the rumors are true, it seems like what they're trying to do is exchange someone like Toure to lower the transfer price, however if I were Wenger I would hold off for as high a fee as I could get.

[Perceptor]

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I agree...I'd take 40 million+ instead of a player exchange. In any event, I have a feeling we'll be hearing news tomorrow on this.

[Krebstar]

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If the rumors are true, it seems like what they're trying to do is exchange someone like Toure to lower the transfer price, however if I were Wenger I would hold off for as high a fee as I could get.

It's getting to the point where I no longer know what to believe at all, but the last I read, Arsenal have said they still have no interest in selling Cesc, which of course means they could, but it would take a huge offer, 45 million being the last I saw on Telegraph.

After spending as much as they just did on Villa, I'm also seriously wondering if Barca can even afford to spend as much as we're asking. Then of course, the price could come down if Cesc clearly asks to leave. Which means Barca's dirty tricks would work out in the end.

[ZM Punk]

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I can guarantee that Arsenal isn't going to do Barcelona any favors in these negotiations. They have been tapping up Cesc for going on about 3 years now.

If Barca truely want Cesc they're going to have to pay a hefty sum.

[~LiverpoolRed~]

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Chamakh signs officially!

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_6166525,00.html

[ZM Punk]

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Chamakh signs officially!

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...166525,00.html

This deal was done a while ago. Glad to see it finally be made official.

[Krebstar]

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Well hot damn, we already matched our number of transfers from last year.

[Perceptor]

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Nice!!! Already have him set up on my FM database to join lol. I wonder about Eduardo....

[ZM Punk]

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Nice!!! Already have him set up on my FM database to join lol. I wonder about Eduardo....

I hope he leaves while we can still get a little something for him. The injury has just done him in.

[Perceptor]

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After this past season, no team is going to offer anything close to what Wenger paid for him....I could see him going out on loan with a view to buy

[ZM Punk]

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After this past season, no team is going to offer anything close to what Wenger paid for him....I could see him going out on loan with a view to buy

Wenger is never going to get what he payed for him and if thats what he is trying to do then he needs his head examined.

I'm talking about something like a couple million pounds. Another year like last year and nobody is going to take him unless its a free.

[~LiverpoolRed~]

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The injury has just done him in.

Yeah I think he's done. Shame.

[Perceptor]

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Damn shame. He was a solid player until that horrific injury. We can only hope the same thing doesn't happen to Aaron Ramsey