Arsenal FC - A complete shambles. What needs to change? *Please read OP before posting*

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No, I'm not talking about the players you clearly don't rate or are not suitable..I'm talking about the 50/50's, which are the majority. I'm sorry but you only learn about those players in competitive matches, not within 2 months of watching training sessions & friendly games.
 
I've been very busy over the last week so haven't been keeping up with what's going on but I'm pretty sure there's no prospect of Wenger leaving any time before the end of the season. If this is just going to be a fairytale next manager thread then it's probably best closing it.
 
BaZ87 said:
I've been very busy over the last week so haven't been keeping up with what's going on but I'm pretty sure there's no prospect of Wenger leaving any time before the end of the season. If this is just going to be a fairytale next manager thread then it's probably best closing it.
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Wenger is not going anywhere at the moment. You can reopen it around March :)
 
I see Wenger seeing out his contract. There is a good chance we will end up top 4 this year imo.
 
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http://news.arseblog.com/2017/09/kroenke-turns-the-tables-and-makes-bid-for-usmanovs-shares/

Stan Kroenke has made a bid to purchase Alisher Usmanov’s shareholding in Arsenal, an offer which is currently under consideration by the Russian business magnate.

Back in May the Financial Times reported that Alisher Usmanov had made a bid to purchase Stan Kroenke’s shareholding in Arsenal.

The billionaire, who currently holds a 30.04% stake, tabled a £1.3bn offer which the American rejected, reaffirming his desire to maintain his own 67% shareholding.

Now, Arseblog News understands that Kroenke has turned the tables, and approached Usmanov two weeks ago with a bid to purchase his shares, a move which would give him more than 97% of the shares in the club.

The two men are not friendly, but Usmanov knows he will never have a seat on the board or any influence at Arsenal while KSE remain in charge.

His former partner in Red & Holdings, Farhad Moshiri, purchased a 49.9% stake in Everton in 2016, and his USM Holdings company put pen to paper on a five year deal to sponsor the Merseyside club’s training ground.

As yet the 64 year old oligarch has not accepted the bid, and is holding out for improved terms. However, the temptation that he could sell and immediately reinvest into Everton, teaming up with Moshiri once again, is obvious.

In May we reported interest from a third party in purchasing the shareholdings of Kroenke which would have automatically led to a full bid. This consortium was privately backed but included people with a long history as Arsenal fans who were, and remain, concerned about the direction of the club under Kroenke’s stewardship.

Two bids were made, one as early as December last year, and one again in May following Usmanov’s bid. Both were far higher than Usmanov’s approach in May, but which were ignored by the American.

There was then consideration given to a purchase of the Umsanov’s shares but this would have been dependent on the consortium being given a seat on the board.

That idea was communicated in a friendly manner to Josh Kroenke, and Stan Kroenke’s legal representatives, but again given short shrift, meaning any purchaser of Usmanov’s shares would also find themselves shut out.

Perhaps fearing the 30% stake could be acquired by another party, the American has made his bid for Usmanov’s shares.

If Usmanov does sell, Kroenke would have total control over the club, and he can force the remaining small shareholders to sell to him and de-list the shares [source].

That would obviously be a very worrying development for Arsenal supporters who have seen the way KSE owned sports ‘franchises’ are operated in the USA, how they fail to achieve any real success and continue down a road of relentless mediocrity.

Arseblog News asked the Arsenal Supporter’s Trust what the implications might be should Usmanov decide to sell to Kroenke.

“The real concern is that he would take the club private,” said a spokesman, “in what’s called a squeeze out, by making a compulsory purchase of all shares.

“That would mean Arsenal would become a private company, with no AGM, no detailed accounts like we have now, all of which would reduce accountability.

“He would also have the option to register Arsenal in the United States, possibly Delaware where other KSE holdings are held.”

Although Kroenke has all the power now, him taking full control would be going down a road for this football club that would be very difficult to come back from.
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If true I'll be at the docks to wave Alisher in myself!!!
 
Hope Wilshere gets fit again, would be great to see him back to his best. He could be a dark horse this season for Arsenal.
 
Like i said Usmanov would never sell to kroenke, hes even said his 2 billion offer to kroenke his still on the table

The Russian businessman has released a statement which reads:

“In recent days there has been speculation relating to a possible offer for my 30% stake in Arsenal. As part of that I can understand the anxiety that these rumours are causing to the fans as reflected by the Arsenal Supporters Trust.

In light of this, I would like to be clear that I am not holding any talks with Mr Kroenke about a sale. My interest in Arsenal from the beginning was long term and my intention has always been to buy additional shares should they become available.

This I did with the purchase of the stake of my business partner Farhad Moshiri with which I increased my shareholding from 15% to 30%, and also with my proposed offer for the stake of the majority shareholder which valued the Club at some £2bn. That offer remains valid today.

I have always been and will continue to be an ardent supporter of Arsenal and I see my 30% stake as an important aspect in protecting the best interests of the fans in the Club.

It has been well documented that I have no say in the running of the club, that my views differ from those of the majority shareholder and that I would take a different approach to delivering footballing success.

I would like to assure supporters that I am open to various future scenarios: a constructive partnership with the majority shareholder, the purchase of his stake either alone or in a consortium, or if a party appears who shares my and undoubtedly the majority of fans’ vision for the club, I could consider the question of selling my stake.”
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I hope Usmanov will never sell his stake Kroenke.

He’s even gone on record to deny any of the above claims. In fact has said his offer of £2 billion still stands of Stan wants to sell up.

It would be an absolute nightmare if Stan completely owned Arsenal.
 
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I hope Usmanov will never sell his stake Kroenke.

He’s even gone on record to deny any of the above claims. In fact has said his offer of £2 billion still stands of Stan wants to sell up.

It would be an absolute nightmare if Stan completely owned Arsenal.
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Please accept the offer Stan!

I can live in hope.
 
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