January Transfer Window 2017/18
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Yep, he'll want a pay off from us and lots of bonuses from Arsenal. He's a very aggressive negotiator and unusual character.
I'm sure that's the case to a degree but Raiola does seem a bit crazier than the others. He threw a chair at the Borussia Dortmund negotiators when we were signing Mkhitaryan...
I suspect we'll have to pay half of his remaining contract off or something.
Yep, Sky have just spoken to him so chances are he's told them it'll be a swap. Seems a fair deal on the whole as we'll end up paying Mkhitaryan to leave, no doubt.
Yeah, it seems logical when you think about it. Mkhitaryan hasn't been great but he's certainly an established high level player who would fit Arsenal's team. I can't see him dragging them through games though at all, they need improvement elsewhere.
The Sky article: http://www.skysports.com/football/n...s-on-henrikh-mkhitaryan-agreeing-arsenal-deal
Interesting points:
Both of these things bode well for a deal being done, especially it being mentioned 6 weeks ago. You would think some groundwork has been laid.
Interesting points:
Both of these things bode well for a deal being done, especially it being mentioned 6 weeks ago. You would think some groundwork has been laid.
Martial yes, I think Rashford is better as an out and out striker. Martial could be too but we have Lukaku as the first choice there for now and the future. Martial lacks consistency, he's normally very good but can be frustrating at times.
When he was happy at Arsenal he was fairly consistent, since then he's been miserable. I hope we'll get the "old" Sanchez, otherwise this deal is a problem.
To be fair, we had a transfer strategy in the summer for the most part, but failed to get Perisic (which caused problems on the pitch and behind the scenes too). Lukaku was bought instead of Morata when it became apparent we could get him ahead of Chelsea.
I don't think Sanchez is a panic buy as such, more a world class player who is on the market and we could actually make good use of him, especially with an effective swap for Mkhitaryan.
I don't think Sanchez is a panic buy as such, more a world class player who is on the market and we could actually make good use of him, especially with an effective swap for Mkhitaryan.
For what it's worth I think City fabricated the Chelsea thing to try and cause trouble as they are annoyed about not getting him on their terms.
I think Liverpool would pay the Sanchez transfer fee but his contract would shatter their wage structure.
I think Liverpool would pay the Sanchez transfer fee but his contract would shatter their wage structure.
We are currently of equal standing to Chelsea IMO. They seem very unsteady, despite being better over the past few seasons. Conte will likely be going in the summer by the sound of it and they need a number of new players.
Lukaku was wanted by Chelsea and joined us, Pogba was the most highly rated midfielder of his type in the world and Real Madrid wanted him too. Even if you'll say the reason was purely down to money, we still got him. Nobody dreamed of playing for Man City, but they have established themselves as a modern footballing power using money and are doing fine.
City as it stands are well ahead of everyone, but to start making claims like Man Utd won't sign the best players anytime soon is wishful thinking. We are about to sign one of the top players in the league by the sound of it.
I think Arsenal have backed out due to Mkhitaryan.
And we have no problems and are wonderfully consistent, right?
Misery.
Says who? He can't, Dortmund don't want him. Raiola is just trying to get Arsenal to pay Mkhi close to £300k a week at the moment.
It won't happen, but that will no doubt be his starting point for negotiations. Arsenal reportedly offered 300k to Sanchez which he turned down. I suppose they'll settle on 220-250k, assuming it's agreed.
Reading all of the reports from those in the know, I'd be surprised if it didn't happen now. It makes sense for all involved parties, but of course Raiola won't just roll over and take an average deal. Arsenal won't have to pay £300k a week, he's not on close to that at Man Utd.
In 2009 Mkhitaryan said in a UEFA interview that his favourite team was Arsenal, so he probably wants the move. Don't forget that this was initially suggested by Raiola weeks ago, he's not stupid and he knows he can't demand the sort of money from Arsenal that he could elsewhere.
It would be in Arsenal's favour to back up that story and tell Raiola they'll sell him to Utd without Mkhitaryan.
There are numerous reports emerging from all over that the deal is edging ever closer (rather than the opposite), both clubs want it finalised so the players can be registered in time for Saturday. Every game counts.
There are numerous reports emerging from all over that the deal is edging ever closer (rather than the opposite), both clubs want it finalised so the players can be registered in time for Saturday. Every game counts.
Yes but what reports? Sources are important.
The delay is because a swap deal is complex so will take some sorting out, throw Raiola into the mix and it's even more complicated.