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

[Krebstar]

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He's a good player, with a lot of potential but sadly couldn't develop in Arsenal and wasn't able to be the Striker he was expected to be. It's a good move, both for him and for the team.

P.S.

Don't know if you like Basketball, but in your avatar, Wegner has this sort of Phil Jackson look in his eye

I think you mean Phil Jackson often has an Arsene Wenger look in his eye.

[aloncho11]

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Hahaha They both remind me of each other when I watch either one of them. Don't know why though.

[Krebstar]

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Wenger wants to improve the size of the squad! Yay. I'll save my full happiness for signings, but it's nice to know he realizes another 5'6 midfielder isn't the fix.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jun/01/arsene-wenger-tall-players-arsenal

[Krebstar]

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I love RVP.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...n-Holland.html

[misterbroom12]

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http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/926088/samir-nasri-refuses-to-commit-his-future-to-arsenal?cc=5901

Great news! ...he better not leave, I understand the frustration but you have to see that the best is yet to come for this team. It isn't like he's fading from his prime and needs to win while he still has time.

[Krebstar]

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http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...rsenal?cc=5901
Great news! ...he better not leave, I understand the frustration but you have to see that the best is yet to come for this team. It isn't like he's fading from his prime and needs to win while he still has time.

It's clear the issue is money. Arsene even said it's about money. I say give him what he wants.

[ZM Punk]

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It's clear the issue is money. Arsene even said it's about money. I say give him what he wants.

Exactly. Pay the man, if we don't, someone else will.

[rsnomar05]

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Exactly. Pay the man, if we don't, someone else will.

Yeah, he's not Arshavin coming off a mediocre season. Nasri just had the best season of his career and cemented himself as one of the best midfielders in the EPL. He deserves every cent he can get.

[~LiverpoolRed~]

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From the Sky Transfer Ticker this morning:

11:21
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td>
</td><td>Speculation:
Potentially huge news coming out of Spain, where Catalunya Radio is reporting that Barcelona have reached a preliminary agreement to sign Cesc Fabregas from Arsenal.</td></tr></tbody></table>

[ZM Punk]

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From the Sky Transfer Ticker this morning:

11:21
<table><tbody><tr valign="top"><td>
</td><td>Speculation:
Potentially huge news coming out of Spain, where Catalunya Radio is reporting that Barcelona have reached a preliminary agreement to sign Cesc Fabregas from Arsenal.</td></tr></tbody></table>

I'll believe it when I see something originating somewhere other than the Spanish press. There rumormongering puts the English press to shame, and that is saying a lot.

[Krebstar]

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I'll believe it when I see something originating somewhere other than the Spanish press. There rumormongering puts the English press to shame, and that is saying a lot.

Agreed. This means absolutely nothing to me. It doesn't mean it won't happen, but but anything from Spain at this point is just an attempt to lower the price and unsettle Cesc.

Now, let's say we do reach an agreement. We must then turn around and pay Nasri, as he can step right into Cesc's role. Will he be the same? No, but he's the one person on this team right now who can play that role. Plus, he's better there than on the left wing.

[NaturalSelected]

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Agreed. This means absolutely nothing to me. It doesn't mean it won't happen, but but anything from Spain at this point is just an attempt to lower the price and unsettle Cesc.

Now, let's say we do reach an agreement. We must then turn around and pay Nasri, as he can step right into Cesc's role. Will he be the same? No, but he's the one person on this team right now who can play that role. Plus, he's better there than on the left wing.

Absolutely we will need to pay him, although I question whether he ultimately plays where Fabregas does. I like Nasri a lot cutting in from the wing, and Ramsey setting more where Cesc was playing at his best.

[ZM Punk]

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Absolutely we will need to pay him, although I question whether he ultimately plays where Fabregas does. I like Nasri a lot cutting in from the wing, and Ramsey setting more where Cesc was playing at his best.

I don't know if I trust Ramsey enough to feel comfortable as the replacement for Cesc. If we lose Cesc slide Nasri in his spot and go get Hazzard.

[rsnomar05]

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I don't know if I trust Ramsey enough to feel comfortable as the replacement for Cesc. If we lose Cesc slide Nasri in his spot and go get Hazzard.

I think Ramsey is the future, but I agree. I'm not sure I trust him just yet. I think he needs at least another year.

[NaturalSelected]

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I don't know if I trust Ramsey enough to feel comfortable as the replacement for Cesc. If we lose Cesc slide Nasri in his spot and go get Hazzard.

We won't drop the cash. But I agree with this move if the team was willing. Hazard would be an incredible value right now at 20.