02 Jun 2017 06:44:02
Having been given the stability of Arsene Wenger's 2 year deal, things appear to be starting to move, if media reports can be believed. From what I make of it, we are in the process of trying to buy Mbappe, which I suppose is to soften he blow of Sanchez leaving. In addition a deal to extend Ozil's stay is getting closer and I believe he may well remain as there won't be many potential purchasers for this player, taking into account the likely transfer fee and wage package he commands. Goalkeeping-wise I envisage the sale of Ospina and Szczesny, with a new keeper arriving. Defensively, I anticipate the sale/ release of Debuchy, Jenkinson and possibly Gibbs. Perhaps we will bring back Chambers and we appear to have signed Kolasinac. In midfield clearly we need to sign a replacemnt for Cazorla, quite why we extended his deal, with a career threatening injury, who will be 33 in December is beyond me. The final possible purchase may be a forward. So to confirm Wenger's statement that we won't be making many signings, I see a keeper if Ospina an Szczesny depart. A left back has been signed apparently in Kolasinac. A replacement for Sanchez, if a deal can't be reached. I don't see us signing a replacement for Cazorla, as he may be back half way hrough the season and we have players in the squad that can fill in whilst he is out. Forward-wise, unless we sell, we have Welbeck, Giroud and Perez, as well as others that can fill in. Of course young players may be also be added, such as Onyekuru. Bearing in mind the transfer window doesn't open in most of Europe until 1st July, nothing much will be confirmed before such date.
02 Jun 2017 06:56:07
As you said Wenger was going to PSG I don't believe a word of it 😉😂.
02 Jun 2017 07:20:28
Stoner - Firstly, I always stated that my gut feeling was that he would end up at PSG, not that he was going, as none of us knew. Secondly, the above are simply my thoughts based upon current reports. They are to be discussed, but this constant effort to put people down is simply pointless. Try making constructive comments, which are far more interesting to read.
02 Jun 2017 07:33:50
Jesus RG you need to lighten up fella and jump off that high horse. When have I ever put you down, it was a simple leg pull, hence the wink and laughing face. 🙄.
02 Jun 2017 08:12:00
RG,
Relax fella, Stoner's comment was purely in jest.
02 Jun 2017 09:03:30
Ive been told that there's a lot of confusion and misinterpretation. It seems someone over heard a conversation between wenger and ivan ( the terrible ) wenger saying to ivan, reet eevan urm gooing to ze shorp to geet me baps.
It'll come to you, give it a minute.
02 Jun 2017 10:07:16
OMG, What's happened to Steve? 😂.
02 Jun 2017 10:21:34
Fear not Dags, Sharpies hacked his account again. 😂.
02 Jun 2017 10:48:07
Ahh Stoner, that explains it 😂.
02 Jun 2017 12:18:10
I can confirm that Stoner's tongue is permanently in cheek. Makes him look radge but adds to his personality
A little .