Re: Summer Transfer Rumours 2018/19

by Unique Fri May 25, 2018 8:13 pm

S wrote:

shots fired eco smile

by Firenze Fri May 25, 2018 8:16 pm

Paul Ince has actual brain damage, he can barely formulate a sentence when you hear him talk, so I doubt he even said that. And no, Klopp being carried by Salah isn't him playing beautiful football lmao. They'll win *bleep* nothing, same as always, and watch us stack trophies, same as always.

S trying to stir up drama when he's coached by the Italian Mourinho himself and plays the same way in big games, sit down jabroni.

by Robespierre Fri May 25, 2018 8:34 pm

The Guv'nor Proud

I love him but I disagree tbh

by Firenze Fri May 25, 2018 8:42 pm

I would somewhat agree if he had said Mourinho and not Man United..even if Mou is Man U atm..

I agree only a certain type of player will enjoy working under Mourinho.

by Robespierre Fri May 25, 2018 8:45 pm

Yet Ince should love more Mourinho gamestyle than Klopp gamestyle. So it doesn't make sense his speech.
He is that that " I love tackling, it's better than having sex".

by RealGunner Fri May 25, 2018 8:50 pm

S wrote:Arsenal are in talks with defender Stephan Lichtsteiner over free transfer from Juventus. (Source: Guardian)

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Switzerland right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner on a free transfer when the 34-year-old’s Juventus contract expires this summer. Lichtsteiner a long-term target who #AFC see adding experience/leadership to head coach Unai Emery’s squad #Juve #SUI
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) May 25, 2018

This is actually happening. I like it. Needed someone to slap Bellerin.

by Firenze Fri May 25, 2018 8:51 pm

Robespierre wrote:Yet Ince should love more Mourinho gamestyle than Klopp gamestyle. So it doesn't make sense his speech.
He is that that " I love tackling, it's better than having sex".

yeah

I remember him telling a story on BT Sports football show before how we were winning 3-0 and he decided to dribble like he was Ryan Giggs in the final minutes past 3 players and lost the ball

then in the backroom after the match when the players were celebrating Ferguson stormed in and started going mad at Ince telling him he isn't a Cantona type, his job is to get the ball and give it to other players Proud

and they didn't speak for two weeks after that and he never tried to be a flair type player again Proud

by Firenze Fri May 25, 2018 8:53 pm

RealGunner wrote:
S wrote:Arsenal are in talks with defender Stephan Lichtsteiner over free transfer from Juventus. (Source: Guardian)

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Switzerland right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner on a free transfer when the 34-year-old’s Juventus contract expires this summer. Lichtsteiner a long-term target who #AFC see adding experience/leadership to head coach Unai Emery’s squad #Juve #SUI
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) May 25, 2018

This is actually happening. I like it. Needed someone to slap Bellerin.

He's 34 years old. You aren't signing a Dani Alves here where it feels like a marquee signing even if they're past their best. It's Stephan *bleep* Lichtsteiner. What on earth are they doing over there ffs.

by rincon Fri May 25, 2018 8:54 pm

We had both of them just a year ago and Licht was better than Alves hmm

by S Fri May 25, 2018 8:55 pm

Firenze wrote:
RealGunner wrote:
S wrote:Arsenal are in talks with defender Stephan Lichtsteiner over free transfer from Juventus. (Source: Guardian)

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Switzerland right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner on a free transfer when the 34-year-old’s Juventus contract expires this summer. Lichtsteiner a long-term target who #AFC see adding experience/leadership to head coach Unai Emery’s squad #Juve #SUI
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) May 25, 2018

This is actually happening. I like it. Needed someone to slap Bellerin.

He's 34 years old. You aren't signing a Dani Alves here where it feels like a marquee signing even if they're past their best. It's Stephan *bleep* Lichtsteiner. What on earth are they doing over there ffs.

Its called squad building. Free depth signing that adds leadership to the locker room. Something your team knows nothing about.

by Firenze Fri May 25, 2018 8:57 pm

oh yeah, Alves is way past it but I'm just saying you can always justify signing those kind of players even for a season because they're marquee names, your Ibra's, Alves, Buffon's etc. There's a certain level of optimism and excitement even if you know they aren't actually elite now.

Signing Lichtsteiner though, whew.

by Firenze Fri May 25, 2018 9:00 pm

S wrote:
Firenze wrote:
RealGunner wrote:

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Switzerland right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner on a free transfer when the 34-year-old’s Juventus contract expires this summer. Lichtsteiner a long-term target who #AFC see adding experience/leadership to head coach Unai Emery’s squad #Juve #SUI
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) May 25, 2018

This is actually happening. I like it. Needed someone to slap Bellerin.

He's 34 years old. You aren't signing a Dani Alves here where it feels like a marquee signing even if they're past their best. It's Stephan *bleep* Lichtsteiner. What on earth are they doing over there ffs.

Its called squad building. Free depth signing that adds leadership to the locker room. Something your team knows nothing about.

People really need to stop throwing around the term 'leadership' so liberally.

It seems all you need to qualify for a leadership role in football is to be in your 30's in some fans eyes.

Arsenal aren't a Serie A team, they don't need to adhere to your standards when it comes to being frugal.

Sorry, IMO this is a shite signing. One you would be laughing at them making if he weren't a Juve veteran.

by S Fri May 25, 2018 9:03 pm

Lichtsteiner destroyed Spurs when he came on as a 2nd half substitute. That alone should be convincing enough for Arsenal to sign him :coffee:

by S Fri May 25, 2018 9:08 pm

Firenze wrote:
S wrote:
Firenze wrote:

He's 34 years old. You aren't signing a Dani Alves here where it feels like a marquee signing even if they're past their best. It's Stephan *bleep* Lichtsteiner. What on earth are they doing over there ffs.

Its called squad building. Free depth signing that adds leadership to the locker room. Something your team knows nothing about.

People really need to stop throwing around the term 'leadership' so liberally.

It seems all you need to qualify for a leadership role in football is to be in your 30's in some fans eyes.

Arsenal aren't a Serie A team, they don't need to adhere to your standards when it comes to being frugal.

Sorry, IMO this is a shite signing. One you would be laughing at them making if he weren't a Juve veteran.

Eh ? He's captain of Switzerland national team too. I'm not using the term loosely. He was a warrior on the pitch for us in his prime. The guy simply happens to have a strong personality and is a c*nt too. Watching dab hoe's and 500K a week jabroni's casually walking around and stinking up the pitch for you, i'm sure you miss those Roy Keane kinda personalities that would've slapped the lips of their faces if they dint give their 100%.

by S Fri May 25, 2018 9:39 pm

Thiago hints at uncertain Bayern Munich future

Thiago Alcantara has suggested his future at Bayern Munich is uncertain, although he insists he is focused on the World Cup for now.

The 27-year-old midfielder signed a new four-year contract in April last year but has been linked with a possible return to Barcelona in recent weeks.

Bayern great Lothar Matthaus slammed the player's performances in key matches after that 3-1 loss in Berlin and said the club should consider selling him in the transfer window.

Thiago is ignoring speculation while he prepares for Spain's World Cup campaign but has admitted his future at the Allianz Arena is far from guaranteed.

When pressed on whether he would stay, he told Mundo Deportivo: "Let's see. I told you I renewed with Bayern last year, but it's very complicated. Football is very difficult...

"I'm very much about enjoying the moment. You don't have to focus on the future. Now, I'm thinking about the World Cup, I'm living in the present and if a moment comes for you to think about it, I immediately focus on the World Cup."

by RealGunner Fri May 25, 2018 11:33 pm

Thomas Tuchel has decided that all of PSG's full-backs are not good enough: Meunier, Alves, Berchiche & Kurzawa, according to Le Parisien.
— Get French Football (@GFFN) May 25, 2018

by Firenze Fri May 25, 2018 11:37 pm

we've all known that for a while

but FFP means they'll all be there next season Proud

by Hapless_Hans Fri May 25, 2018 11:49 pm

Firenze wrote:
RealGunner wrote:
S wrote:Arsenal are in talks with defender Stephan Lichtsteiner over free transfer from Juventus. (Source: Guardian)

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Switzerland right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner on a free transfer when the 34-year-old’s Juventus contract expires this summer. Lichtsteiner a long-term target who #AFC see adding experience/leadership to head coach Unai Emery’s squad #Juve #SUI
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) May 25, 2018

This is actually happening. I like it. Needed someone to slap Bellerin.

He's 34 years old. You aren't signing a Dani Alves here where it feels like a marquee signing even if they're past their best. It's Stephan *bleep* Lichtsteiner. What on earth are they doing over there ffs.

Lichtsteiner needs be given respect.

I have witnessed countless masterclass games by Lichtsteiner in CL, as recent as last season if I'm not mistaken.
Vs Real in 2015 semis, my god what a performance.
Even this season, was subbed in vs Tottenham and changed the game, no?

Dortmund were rumoured to be signing him, who have had a fullback problem for years now, but they've decided against it apparently.
For Arsenal, it's a very good move.

by Unique Sat May 26, 2018 12:20 am

Hapless_Hans wrote:
Firenze wrote:
RealGunner wrote:

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Switzerland right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner on a free transfer when the 34-year-old’s Juventus contract expires this summer. Lichtsteiner a long-term target who #AFC see adding experience/leadership to head coach Unai Emery’s squad #Juve #SUI
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) May 25, 2018

This is actually happening. I like it. Needed someone to slap Bellerin.

He's 34 years old. You aren't signing a Dani Alves here where it feels like a marquee signing even if they're past their best. It's Stephan *bleep* Lichtsteiner. What on earth are they doing over there ffs.

Lichtsteiner needs be given respect.

I have witnessed countless masterclass games by Lichtsteiner in CL, as recent as last season if I'm not mistaken.
Vs Real in 2015 semis, my god what a performance.
Even this season, was subbed in vs Tottenham and changed the game, no?

Dortmund were rumoured to be signing him, who have had a fullback problem for years now, but they've decided against it apparently.
For Arsenal, it's a very good move.

no one in todays game got any time for a 31yo full back.

by McLewis Sat May 26, 2018 12:40 am

I dunno 32-year old Kolarov ended up being our best signing last summer. Older fullbacks can be really effective if they take care of their bodies and are playing with the right clubs.

I don't like Licht. Never have and probably never will, but he's a fine full-back. Will probably come good for Arsenal.

by Luca Sat May 26, 2018 12:44 am

Lichtsteiner is quite the liability defensively these days, he still pushes forward like he's 25. We had a run of games where if he started, we conceded and most times it was due to these acres of space he would leave behind him. But he is a warrior, gives his all, he did indeed change the game against Tottenham and put in a handful of similar performances in the second half of the season.

Top signing for Arsenal, should release Bellerin to make room

by Firenze Sat May 26, 2018 12:45 am

I mean, he will be close to 35 by the time the season starts, so realistically how long will he be there? a season at most you would think. Tempered expectations. You would imagine he's a depth signing, just strikes me as strange no matter how I look at it. Meh.

by Luca Sat May 26, 2018 12:49 am

Firenze wrote:I mean, he will be close to 35 by the time the season starts, so realistically how long will he be there? a season at most you would think. Tempered expectations. You would imagine he's a depth signing, just strikes me as strange no matter how I look at it. Meh.

I mean, at least Arsenal is signing proper fullbacks with european'eritage while Manchester United is converting 37 year old MELTS of former wingers into fullbacks who couldn't cope with Mercado and Escudero at home ffs

by El Gunner Sat May 26, 2018 1:09 am

A good rotation signing, a strong character, veteran experience, with still a bit of something to offer, that's all it is Firenze, check the vision.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Sat May 26, 2018 1:21 am

I'd get the leadership argument if Arsenal were a young team which lacks experience but they aren't.

There's barely anyone on that team below 25 years old, it's like people are living in the past where Arsenal had loads of kids in the lineup.

That isn't their issue anymore and hasn't been for a long time.

by Unique Sat May 26, 2018 1:36 am

McLewis wrote:I dunno 32-year old Kolarov ended up being our best signing last summer. Older fullbacks can be really effective if they take care of their bodies and are playing with the right clubs.

I don't like Licht. Never have and probably never will, but he's a fine full-back. Will probably come good for Arsenal.

playing full back is a young mans game these days. they need that speed and stamina.

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