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Old 01-08-2016, 10:16
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I see the Mirror is suggesting we are looking at Johnny Evans. Hope to God that's not true.
Thought we were after Mustafi, the German defender playing for Valencia? He had a good Euros.

Evans is another example of trying to save money going for the cheap option.
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Old 01-08-2016, 10:34
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Thought we were after Mustafi, the German defender playing for Valencia? He had a good Euros.

Evans is another example of trying to save money going for the cheap option.
He cost West Brom around £6m, and he was their player of the season last year, so he'd be more expensive than that. I'd guess they'd be looking for at least £10m. That's not cheap for a centre half.
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Old 01-08-2016, 10:59
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He cost West Brom around £6m, and he was their player of the season last year, so he'd be more expensive than that. I'd guess they'd be looking for at least £10m. That's not cheap for a centre half.
Still cheaper than Mustafi valued at around double the price for Evans
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Old 01-08-2016, 11:14
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Interesting reactions from Wenger after the Mahrez questions yesterday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyNW...ature=youtu.be
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Old 01-08-2016, 11:20
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Definitely hope we don't get Evans, he's just not good enough for the level we should be at. When Mustafi rumours are flying around, Evans just doesn't compare.
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Old 01-08-2016, 12:07
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Definitely hope we don't get Evans, he's just not good enough for the level we should be at. When Mustafi rumours are flying around, Evans just doesn't compare.
Indeed, in a way, it's a shame BFG didn't get injured earlier, Heiko Westerman was available for free until Ajax signed him. He'd have been a great alternative considering he didn't cost anything. 27 caps for Germany (4 goals) is no mean feat.
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Old 01-08-2016, 13:39
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Any nice gossip today?
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Old 02-08-2016, 06:20
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See Jack Wilshere is injured again - albeit only for a week or two...

Why is he so injury prone?

Trying to rush back too quickly or due to his style of play?
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Old 02-08-2016, 08:17
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BAU then with Wilshere. A week or two, where have we heard that before!


Think we may have missed a trick missing out on Ashley Williams, A snip at £10M. Looks Everton bound now. Could have done a job and chips in with the odd goal. Fair enough if Wenger has somebody else lined up but we'll see.
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Old 02-08-2016, 08:53
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Knee injury. I think he will be susceptible to "compensating" injuries as a result of trying to look after his ankles. Will put more pressure on other parts of his body.
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Old 02-08-2016, 10:59
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Rumours hotting up for Mahrez and Lacazette. Add a defender to that and it would be a good transfer window imo.

Whether Arsenal can push the deals through is another matter.
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Old 02-08-2016, 11:31
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Rumours hotting up for Mahrez and Lacazette. Add a defender to that and it would be a good transfer window imo.

Whether Arsenal can push the deals through is another matter.
Yep, I'd he happy with that, although I can't see ODL sign 4 quality replacements.

Should it happen, we'll pretty much have a new spine with upgrades on what we have (lost), can't ask for more, tbh. It will be interesting to see what we can achieve. Cup win, CL run and challenging for the title will be the least I'd expect. As always, keeping the squad fit will be key.
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Old 02-08-2016, 13:21
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There's even a rumour about Griezmann today!

Surely not.
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Old 02-08-2016, 16:44
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Jonny Evans (apparently he's valued at £15m) and Ashley Williams ARE NOT good enough for us. I might have taken Williams a few years ago, but not now, I don't care that he is "only" £10m. He's almost 32! Would rather pay double that plus whatever for 8 years younger Mustafi. Can't believe Arsenal fans are even entertaining the ideas that we've "missed out" on Williams or should go in for Evans.
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Old 02-08-2016, 16:54
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Jonny Evans (apparently he's valued at £15m) and Ashley Williams ARE NOT good enough for us. I might have taken Williams a few years ago, but not now, I don't care that he is "only" £10m. He's almost 32! Would rather pay double that plus whatever for 8 years younger Mustafi. Can't believe Arsenal fans are even entertaining the ideas that we've "missed out" on Williams or should go in for Evans.
I don't think that many Arsenal fans would consider Evens or Williams a good addition, although if you're not going to spend the money on say a Mustafi, something can be said for getting them in as a back up...
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Old 02-08-2016, 17:17
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I don't think that many Arsenal fans would consider Evens or Williams a good addition, although if you're not going to spend the money on say a Mustafi, something can be said for getting them in as a back up...
But aren't Chambers and Holding back ups? Not to mention we have Gabriel too. Or are we going to reduce them to being back up to the back ups. I don't see the point of buying another back up, we need someone to take Mertesacker's place.
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Old 02-08-2016, 17:34
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Apparently we bid £16m for Bruno Peres from Torino:

http://www.justarsenal.com/arsenal-l...defender/52733
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Old 02-08-2016, 18:03
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But aren't Chambers and Holding back ups? Not to mention we have Gabriel too. Or are we going to reduce them to being back up to the back ups. I don't see the point of buying another back up, we need someone to take Mertesacker's place.
Yes, I suppose Chamber and Holding could be seen as back up, but persoanlly I'd class them as 'youngsters' though. I'd definitely class Gabriel as back up.

Agree that we'd be better off buying a proper replacement for BFG, although I feel we should be focusing on getting someone like Mahrez and a striker (say Lacazette) before we strengthen the defense.
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Old 02-08-2016, 21:20
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Jonny Evans (apparently he's valued at £15m) and Ashley Williams ARE NOT good enough for us. I might have taken Williams a few years ago, but not now, I don't care that he is "only" £10m. He's almost 32! Would rather pay double that plus whatever for 8 years younger Mustafi. Can't believe Arsenal fans are even entertaining the ideas that we've "missed out" on Williams or should go in for Evans.
Gabriel isn't good enough for us but he's here. So what if Williams is nearly 32? He's a no nonsense defender who's got years of experience and doesn't bottle challenges like some of our players. I don't know anything about this Mustafi so can't comment. It's academic anyway re Williams.
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Old 03-08-2016, 10:21
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Gabriel isn't good enough for us but he's here. So what if Williams is nearly 32? He's a no nonsense defender who's got years of experience and doesn't bottle challenges like some of our players. I don't know anything about this Mustafi so can't comment. It's academic anyway re Williams.
From what i've seen, Mustafi is a better defender than Williams, and even though he's double the price we'd get more out of him due to his age. Do you not think if Williams was good enough for a "top" team, he would have been snapped up by one of them by now?
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Old 03-08-2016, 11:09
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Lots of rumours about Mahrez today.
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Old 03-08-2016, 11:15
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Draxler or Mahrez? Says he (Draxler) wants to come to Arsenal instead of Juventus.
I'd be happy with either but Mahrez comes ready made for PL right off the bat, though Draxler is younger.

https://twitter.com/skykaveh/status/760730794767843329
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Old 03-08-2016, 11:19
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Lots of rumours about Mahrez today.
The only story I have seen was a regurgitated story from 10 days ago which as since been rubbished about a £37 million move to Arsenal
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Old 03-08-2016, 11:26
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Yeah I'm just seeing the same stories too, that Wenger has spoken to Mahrez and he has "agreed" to join Arsenal. Source: some dude in Algeria. So I won't hold my breath.
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Old 03-08-2016, 12:13
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Draxler or Mahrez? Says he (Draxler) wants to come to Arsenal instead of Juventus.
I'd be happy with either but Mahrez comes ready made for PL right off the bat, though Draxler is younger.

https://twitter.com/skykaveh/status/760730794767843329
Read on a very reputable football website that Draxler's definitely on his way. He was apparently throwing a wobbly there saying that Wolfsburg promised him that if a good club would make an approach, they'd play ball...
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