[ASSE]Hinchy said:
How many games has Bergkamp started this season though? Aliadiere isn't going to be a starter for Arsenal, but he can fill in when we need another striker. Assuming that Pires doesn't get a contract extension, in terms of forwards/wingers for next season we have:
Henry
van Persie
Reyes
Ljungberg
Hleb
Adebayor
Walcott
Lupoli
Bendtner
Aliadiere
Which should be enough. In defence we are much weaker, having to rely on players like Cygan, midfielders out of position or average youth prospects when we get a spate of injuries/suspensions. Pires doesn't seem desperate to leave as he has indicated that while he would prefer a 3-year deal, he would accept a 1-year deal if guarenteed first team football. Maybe we can come to some agreement (a 2-year contract would be ok with me if the wage isn't too excessive).
