Happier if Ospina is our No.2 goalie instead of Chesney. A season on loan would do him good hopefully.
Meanwhile RM seem to have Reus on their radar so hopefully that is an indication that Ronaldo will be moved up front leaving Benzema surplus to requirements. Still nothing concrete coming out from either clubs though!
Can't see us not signing a striker after selling Podolski and letting Sanogo out on loan even if Akpom is being moved to the senior squad this season.
If we don't sign a striker I can see Wenger playing Theo up front alot more this season instead of or even alongside Giroud.
Happier if Ospina is our No.2 goalie instead of Chesney. A season on loan would do him good hopefully.
Meanwhile RM seem to have Reus on their radar so hopefully that is an indication that Ronaldo will be moved up front leaving Benzema surplus to requirements. Still nothing concrete coming out from either clubs though!
Can't see us not signing a striker after selling Podolski and letting Sanogo out on loan even if Akpom is being moved to the senior squad this season.
If we don't sign a striker I can see Wenger playing Theo up front alot more this season instead of or even alongside Giroud.
Maybe Walcott just needs his chance. Giroud sure as hell has had his and is always found wanting when it matters most.
Maybe Walcott just needs his chance. Giroud sure as hell has had his and is always found wanting when it matters most.
I suspect that you're right and that we'll once again rely on what we have have rather than fork out for quality additions. Saying that, when Walcott played through the middle on occasions last year he did well and may well surprise us all, just as Coq did last season.
Madness to rely on what ifs though when you've got plenty of cash in the bank to buy "certainties" like Schneiderlin and Benzema/Lacazette.
But hey, the window's still open and we may well get a(nother) quality addition or two. We can do with moving a few on as well... Realistically, how many games are Rosicky, Arteta, Flamini and Campbell going to play? Get rid of these and get 2 players in.
We get a list of the players that Wenger wants. On the list is a centre forward, but I'm not going to tell you who he is.
You've got to get the other team to want to sell him, but I think he wants to come. It basically comes down to whether the other team can find a superstar to replace him, because they don't have to sell.
Also Benzema can take players on and has more assists, not just lay off the ball to the midfielders as soon as he gets it and importantly has more pace.
At RM, he's always been in the shadow of Ronaldo where almost everything goes through him. I reckon at a different club we'll see the real Benzema come out where he doesn't need to automatically look for Ronaldo to play in all the time.
Ozil also had him in his dream team XI so he must really love playing with him.
Also Benzema can take players on and has more assists, not just lay off the ball to the midfielders as soon as he gets it and importantly has more pace.
At RM, he's always been in the shadow of Ronaldo where almost everything goes through him. I reckon at a different club we'll see the real Benzema come out where he doesn't need to automatically look for Ronaldo to play in all the time.
Ozil also had him in his dream team XI so he must really love playing with him.
When as usual Giroud flattered to deceive in the big matches at the World Cup he was dispatched and Benzema took the main role. It was so obvious that he was 10x the player Giroud was.
Lord Harris....yawn. Every pre season one of the board says something similar.
Why would Benzema leave RM? He's a favourite of Perez's and first choice. Wenger might be hoping they'll buy in someone else to replace him like with Ozil, but Harris' remarks would mean that the price might go up.
Can't see it happening although would love it to. Benzema is way better than Giroud.
Just wonder why he brought it up. Raises expectations doesn't it?
Never understand why clubs make these sort of statements. It works fine if you are saying it while parading your new 50m player but it looks ridiculous when there is no one actually signed up.
It was Woodward and Moyes huge mistake at Man Utd. Get the business done THEN boast about the transfer cash!
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Even Palace have signed Cabaye ffs.
One keeper in so one has to go.
If Joel Campbell goes maybe we'll buy another striker.
Meanwhile RM seem to have Reus on their radar so hopefully that is an indication that Ronaldo will be moved up front leaving Benzema surplus to requirements. Still nothing concrete coming out from either clubs though!
Can't see us not signing a striker after selling Podolski and letting Sanogo out on loan even if Akpom is being moved to the senior squad this season.
If we don't sign a striker I can see Wenger playing Theo up front alot more this season instead of or even alongside Giroud.
Maybe Walcott just needs his chance. Giroud sure as hell has had his and is always found wanting when it matters most.
I suspect that you're right and that we'll once again rely on what we have have rather than fork out for quality additions. Saying that, when Walcott played through the middle on occasions last year he did well and may well surprise us all, just as Coq did last season.
Madness to rely on what ifs though when you've got plenty of cash in the bank to buy "certainties" like Schneiderlin and Benzema/Lacazette.
But hey, the window's still open and we may well get a(nother) quality addition or two. We can do with moving a few on as well... Realistically, how many games are Rosicky, Arteta, Flamini and Campbell going to play? Get rid of these and get 2 players in.
That doctor's going to miss din dins...
Now watch him go through next season injury free and lift the Baggies to mid table.
Some amusing tweets here:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2529659-how-twitter-reacted-to-abou-diabys-rumoured-move-to-west-brom?
This quote is interesting:
Sounds like Benzema to me.
Not as lazy. Giroud reminds me of a typical goal-hanger in a secondary school football match.
At RM, he's always been in the shadow of Ronaldo where almost everything goes through him. I reckon at a different club we'll see the real Benzema come out where he doesn't need to automatically look for Ronaldo to play in all the time.
Ozil also had him in his dream team XI so he must really love playing with him.
When as usual Giroud flattered to deceive in the big matches at the World Cup he was dispatched and Benzema took the main role. It was so obvious that he was 10x the player Giroud was.
Well that's 2 players confirmed off the list.
And I'll be there holding your hand! ;-)
I'll be STUNNED if we get anyone else in.
Why would Benzema leave RM? He's a favourite of Perez's and first choice. Wenger might be hoping they'll buy in someone else to replace him like with Ozil, but Harris' remarks would mean that the price might go up.
Can't see it happening although would love it to. Benzema is way better than Giroud.
Never understand why clubs make these sort of statements. It works fine if you are saying it while parading your new 50m player but it looks ridiculous when there is no one actually signed up.
It was Woodward and Moyes huge mistake at Man Utd. Get the business done THEN boast about the transfer cash!