TF S4DK Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Arsène Wenger will stick with his usual cautious spending pattern over the summer.The Arsenal manager has slowly built up his current squad in recent seasons and, this term, he has been rewarded with a sustained title chase. The Frenchman has funds available to buy when the transfer window opens once more at the end of the current campaign but he will only spend within budget and, as ever, his priority is continuity."I will keep faith [with them] because we have worked hard for what we have now," said Wenger speaking before the weekend."I have said many times, the real target of a manager is to find the balance with what comes in and what goes out and build a team with these restrictions. It is to do well with the funds available."We have money because we made money and we made money because we made the right decisions. I believe a football team is not about buying and selling. It is about building, patience, working together and going through a growing process."Also it is enjoyable now to see the team coming slowly up and see how well they can do."That said, Wenger IS prepared to spend big but, he argues, his decision to invest in youngsters a few years ago means that, so far, he has not had to."I would have to be completely convinced that it is right and not stupid for the future of the Club," he said."But I am in a position where I anticipated the years to come and I prepared for it. [so] I have never been in a situation where I needed to take a big gamble like that." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Summers Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 IF we DON'T buy a winger in the summer I will go mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lemons Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Buy some f*ck*ng cover for that that brittle bone bastard Tomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 We all know Tomas' cover will be Vela, Diaby, Gibbs or Merida next year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkman Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 You should no by now what what Wenger says and does are two different things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anelka Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Im thinking maybe Defoe..At the moment its just a thought as I've neva believed the hype but hes starting games n scoring at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gattsu Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 IF we DON'T buy a winger in the summer I will go mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 We all know Tomas' cover will be Vela, Diaby, Gibbs or Merida next year...b-b-basicallyhe will buy a SICK player if he can find him for 3m. lol just have to hope the right player comes alongand gilberto out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sho Case Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 the fact hes talking about transfers already could be significant,i hope& what darkman said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 He's talking about it cos man are saying now his squad is too thin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Aren't we closely monitoring Gouffran? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eduardo Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Swear he said both Gibbs and Randall will be in the first team squad next season=His transfers this summerAt least we'll have a left footed left winger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 lol @ thinking gibbs and randall are making it at arsenal. i could be wrong but cant see it tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 The way I've seen and read it from what Wenger has previously said...We add based on who we sell.Lehmann is gone so we will buy a Gk. Whether its a 1st, 2nd or 3rd choice keeper only Wenger knows...We might get a left back IF Wenger decides to send Traore out on a season loan.Gilberto will be sold, Diaby & Denilson will move up a slot.Vela, Gibbs, Merida, Randall, Lansbury, Barazite will all START Carling Cup games.Vela could break the first team depending on his form in those games, but from August to early October I expect them all to still be playing reserve football.If van Persie gets injured again before end of season, then Wenger will get a striker possibly... Well dependent on Walcott and Bendtner's form...Any other signing IMO are based on who else we sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8BALL Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Vela will be on the 1st team bench next season IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Vela will be on the 1st team bench next season IMONo way, Wenger has a loyalty/status system. So Vela will start at the bottom & have to take his opportunites/impress to move up. Its why Gilbero got more game then Diarra and why Gilberto still starts or is on the bench ahead of Diaby, Denilson & Song now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RBG Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Vela will be on the 1st team bench next season IMONo way, Wenger has a loyalty/status system. So Vela will start at the bottom & have to take his opportunites/impress to move up. Its why Gilbero got more game then Diarra and why Gilberto still starts or is on the bench ahead of Diaby, Denilson & Song now.You never know...Next year 7subs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mickey Kane Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Vela will be on the 1st team bench next season IMONo way, Wenger has a loyalty/status system. So Vela will start at the bottom & have to take his opportunites/impress to move up. Its why Gilbero got more game then Diarra and why Gilberto still starts or is on the bench ahead of Diaby, Denilson & Song now.You never know...Next year 7subs...Very good point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Vela will be on the 1st team bench next season IMONo way, Wenger has a loyalty/status system. So Vela will start at the bottom & have to take his opportunites/impress to move up. Its why Gilbero got more game then Diarra and why Gilberto still starts or is on the bench ahead of Diaby, Denilson & Song now.You never know...Next year 7subs...Very good point...Indeed. I reckon he will make the bench. Also add to the fact hes been playing regular games so i've heard during his loan spellInteresting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 AlmuniaSagnaClichyToureGallasFlaminiFabregasHlebRosickyvan PersieAdebayorFabianskiSenderosEboueDiabyDenilsonWalcottBendtner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RBG Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Has Flamini put pen to paper yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eduardo Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I don't know how we can judge what role Vela will play next season as:1.) We don't even know when he's joining up with us for sure yet2.) We don't know how good he is3.) We don't know how good Wenger thinks he is4.) We don't know how well he'll adapt to England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF S4DK Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Has Flamini put pen to paper yet?No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I think he'll sign a GKAfter that it depends on if a player he rates declares himself available & if the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcalibA Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 i dont think we will sign a keeper cos once jens is gone he will move up everyonebut we do need a left winger if only reyes had not been so moany and home sick and gettin kicked up all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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