Summer Transfer Window 2013/2014 aka Arsenal , we can afford folks and the mancs really want Fellani

fez · 2 Aug 2013 at 13:17

Did Arsenal sell one of the best strikers in the world for less than Tottenham are paying for Soldado. He has 2 years left and would leave for free at the end or command a drastically reduced fee next summer. Personally I would rather sell him now rather than lose him for less in a seasons time.

I'm sure I have said it before as well but I can't see Bale and Ronaldo playing that well together. One will have to defer to the other and that is both players strength. The ability to win games on their own, bang free kicks in, take the selfish option.

That being said, I still can't see it happening for United. Why wouldn't PSG, monaco etc get him. They would certainly be able to pay more.

MikeTheNative · 2 Aug 2013 at 13:29

manic111 said:
Comments in the Daily Star make me sad.

To be honest I'm more surprised the the readers of Daily Star can actually use a computer.

Pighardia · 2 Aug 2013 at 13:43

Rumour is that Brighton are looking to sign Newcastle youngster Adam Campbell on a season long loan. We do need a striker, with CMS inured until October, and Hoskins out for the season, possibly having to retire.

I would be happy with that, as he seems to be quite highly thought of. If we do get him, I just hope we pay the fees on time, as the default payments could cripple us!

Robbo · 2 Aug 2013 at 13:58

Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews
Sky sources: Newcastle agree fee for Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis

More French players!

Shamikebab · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:01

Newcastle are buying someone? I think that would put United bottom of the purchases table

Robbo · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:03

Shamikebab said:
Newcastle are buying someone? I think that would put United bottom of the purchases table

Joint bottom, we've just got Varela so far.

Shamikebab · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:05

Yeah. but I'm counting value as a deciding factor

Did Varela actually go out on loan? I'm assuming he's not going to be first team squad next year.

Lord-Jaffa · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:05

Robbo said:
Joint bottom, we've just got Varela so far.

Heard some really interesting stories about Moyes sleeping in his car though, so kinda makes up for the complete lack of midfield signings yet again.

Robbo · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:07

Shamikebab said:
Yeah. but I'm counting value as a deciding factor Did Varela actually go out on loan? I'm assuming he's not going to be first team squad next year.

There was talk of a loan but I don't think it's finalised yet.

Lord-Jaffa said:
Heard some really interesting stories about Moyes sleeping in his car though, so kinda makes up for the complete lack of midfield signings yet again.

Window isn't shut yet. :mad:

Hopefully something will happen soon.

MikeTheNative · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:07

Robbo said:
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews
Sky sources: Newcastle agree fee for Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis

More French players!

What is it with Newcastle and French players? It seems like the majority of their signings have been French the last few years, they have signed a few good players but is their whole scouting team based in Paris?

Steedie · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:07

Lord-Jaffa said:
Heard some really interesting stories about Moyes sleeping in his car though, so kinda makes up for the complete lack of midfield signings yet again.

LOL!

Robbo · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:08

MikeTheNative said:
What is it with Newcastle and French players? It seems like the majority of their signings have been French the last few years, they have signed a few good players but is their whole scouting team based in Paris?

I don't think it's a terrible idea, it seems most of the French clubs aside from PSG and Monaco aren't doing too well financially so you can get their players quite cheaply, and they aren't half bad.

Shamikebab · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:10

French midfielders, get on it David.

Robbo · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:14

Shamikebab said:
French midfielders, get on it David.

We've been tenuously linked to Cabaye, but he wouldn't be too cheap.

Steedie · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:16

Moyes has just heard this new French players being cheap, and I'm told he's just put a bid on for Ribery

Robbo · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:22

Steedie said:
Moyes has just heard this new French players being cheap, and I'm told he's just put a bid on for Ribery

Opening bid of £11m.

Shamikebab · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:22

No David, cheap french midfielders from France, not overpriced ones that have already come here cheap.

Robbo · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:41

In other amusing news, it sounds like Wenger has basically said he doesn't need to sign any players and there isn't anyone better than the players he has.

Arsenal fans will love that.

CliffyG · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:44

He's a ****ing idiot

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manic111 · 2 Aug 2013 at 14:48

Robbo said:
In other amusing news, it sounds like Wenger has basically said he doesn't need to sign any players and there isn't anyone better than the players he has.

Arsenal fans will love that.

There aren't. Fabianski in particular is top class.