Transfer Deadline Day [live until 6pm et]

Discussion in 'Arsenal FC' started by speeds, Sep 1, 2013.

  1. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Summer transfer window closes tomorrow. Arsenal have a bit of business to do in finding players to fill in for our injured ones and overall strengthening of the squad. Wenger, who has signed two free agents in Yaya Sanogo and Mathieu Flamini, says he expects to make signings but that's what we've been hearing all summer. Arsenal have won their playoff to enter the Champions League Group Stage which should help our negotiations a little if we're in for top players.
     
  2. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Arsenal have reportedly picked up a third keeper (on loan?) from Palermo, Emiliano Viviano.
     
  3. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Nicklas Bendtner reportedly softens his salary demands, agrees to Crystal Palace transfer.
     
  4. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Teenager Julian Draxler says he's open to transfer speculation and says he can't interfere if his club decides to sell him.
     
  5. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    With the NLD over, Gareth Bale is expected to officially join Real Madrid, and Madrid is expected to sell players to offset the cost and open up the roster. Arsenal and United are both in for Angel di Mara. Mezut Ozil is seen as a bit thin and unfit for English football. Benzema doesn't want to move. Kaka on his way to AC Milan?
     
  6. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Arsenal could be in for Ecuadorian foward Jefferson Montero. The winger plays for Morelia in Mexico and has been linked to Cardiff. Montero would be a last resort signing if Arsenal fail with their other late bids.
     
  7. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye played this weekend but is still hoping for a move to Arsenal. Wenger submitted a £10m bid for the player that Newcastle rejected, hoping for more. A £15m bid is possible--which is less than the £20m Pardew is asking for but still an improved offer. Hard to say Newcastle are overvaluing Cabaye when Arsenal comes knocking.
     
  8. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Arsenal reportedly interested in Wesley Sneijder who is available for under £10m from Turkey side Galatasaray, who bought him last year for £8m.
     
  9. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Canal+ say Mesut Ozil is off to England and will not be joining PSG.

    Related: Bale officially joins RM
     
  10. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Wenger, regarding the deadline: “Maybe we’ll have a good surprise for you.”
     
  11. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Arsenal are in advanced talks with Real Madrid to sign Mesut Ozil for £40 million, Goal can reveal.
     
  12. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Ozil has been very productive for Madrid: 27 goals and 81 assists in 157 games. A play-maker in the midfield is utterly essential--right now we are relying on Cazorla too much. Arteta and Wilshere are prone to injury. The depth Ozil would give us would be tremendous. Best part is the lad's played in 45+ games for five straight seasons. As slight as he is that is an impressive record of health.
     
  13. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Charlton Athletic Manager Chris Powell has laughed off the idea of his club being linked with a potential loan deal for Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong, as reported by Ghana Soccernet.
     
  14. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Aljazeera Sports claiming Özil to Arsenal will happen Monday.
     
  15. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Josuha Guilavogui has signed for Atletico Madrid for a fee believed to be in the region of €10 to €12 million.
     
  16. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Madrid are hoping to land Luis Suarez. If true, this could open up the possibility of them letting other players like Ozil, di Mara, and Benzema go.
     
  17. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    @English_AS: La SER say Arsenal and Madrid have a pre-agreement for Özil - for a fee of "between 45-50 M euros"
     
  18. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Palermo striker Abel Hernández linked. Arsenal supposedly in for Ozil and Angel di Mara both.
     
  19. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Chelsea striker Demba Ba on our radar on loan. Could be a move to cheapen Cabaye given that Newcastle are hoping to land Ba as well.
     
  20. speeds

    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2007
    Messages:
    39,338
    Likes Received:
    3,324
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Calgary, AB
    Re: Transfer Deadline Day

    Arsenal linked to Lille's Solomon Kalou. Wenger has expressed interest in the past.
     

Share This Page