I get your point, but it's not even close to saying take out RVP's goals because he has still had a couple of very good seasons.
And I'll admit I only mentioned Ayew because I'm a fan of his. He wouldn't really suit us at all as say we did get him Podolski would likely move into the hole behind RVP which while it would help in attack our midfield would constantly get outnumbered.
Wenger will not buy M'Villa at the prices being quoted, he's world renowed to be a tight **** and will not spend more than £20m on one player..
Or even give Francis Coquelin more of a chance, he looks like a top player, works hard, can tackle well and has good technique for a defensive mid
Not true. We have offered 20m+ for players in past. It's just that deals didnt materialize or the player moved elsewhere. Good example Mata last summer. We had deal in place and were just waiting to see what happened with Cesc. We didn't have money available for Mata until Cesc was sold so while we were negotiating with Barca Chelsea swooped in and got him quickly.
He will play in plenty of matches even if we sign new DM. I think most would prefer him to start over Jenkinson as RB until Sagna is fit.
Think your facts are wrong on Mata. He had a release clause below 20m which Wenger refused to pay. When the release clause expired, Wenger pulled out of the race for Mata due to a breakdown in communication between him and the board. It was then that Chelsea went in and sealed the deal inside 4 days
Think your facts are wrong on Mata. He had a release clause below 20m which Wenger refused to pay. When the release clause expired, Wenger pulled out of the race for Mata due to a breakdown in communication between him and the board. It was then that Chelsea went in and sealed the deal inside 4 days
I believe i read somewhere Mata had a buy out clause of around 16ish million when Arsenal wanted him but it expired for what ever reason.
I believe i read somewhere Mata had a buy out clause of around 16ish million when Arsenal wanted him but it expired for what ever reason.
Think your facts are wrong on Mata. He had a release clause below 20m which Wenger refused to pay. When the release clause expired, Wenger pulled out of the race for Mata due to a breakdown in communication between him and the board. It was then that Chelsea went in and sealed the deal inside 4 days
Not true. Wenger never refused to pay. Board refused to sanction funds as neither fabregas or nasri had been sold. That delay allowed Chelsea to swoop in.
The clause expired, but Valencia were willing to do a deal at around that price, at £18m
But 18 million for a club doing so well financially should be a breeze.
Not true. Wenger never refused to pay. Board refused to sanction funds as neither fabregas or nasri had been sold. That delay allowed Chelsea to swoop in.
The clause expired, but Valencia were willing to do a deal at around that price, at £18m
The issue was never money, but board idiocy.
We would have probably seen the best of Juan Mata had he moved to Arsenal considering the type of game they play.
Good as he has been this season, he would have been even better for Arsenal.
Good as he has been this season, he would have been even better for Arsenal.
I don't think so, i think because he was such a different player to what Chelsea had then that is one of the reasons he stuck out. He made 26 goals for Chelsea this season so i don't see how he could have done better anywhere else.
Not true. We have offered 20m+ for players in past.
He will play in plenty of matches even if we sign new DM. I think most would prefer him to start over Jenkinson as RB until Sagna is fit.