afc January Window

[Lenny]

then again, Cashley Cole was a striker before Wenger converted himbut so far from what i've seen of diaby im just not convincedi dont know what Wengers plans for him are either, so far hes played behind the striker, left wing and the center

[Guest LucaPiano]

diaby has never been defensiveused to be a striker when he was younger

Indeed.From the age of around 13 he was playing as a striker because of his skill and physique at such a young age was unique and exploited many wholes against opposition playing for Paris.At Auxerre he was still playing an advanced role off the striker where Auxerre won the u-16 championship. Then he was converted into a midfielder because of the baby boom of this " vieira/makalele" type player, a position that was unqiue and could single handedly win games yet Arsene has taken him on at this role and its been least effective, his best game this year has been playing off the front man in champions league, says it all.

[Reuben]

oh my mistake thought he was refering to an in depth analysis of diaby sozfundamentally i think he lacks concentration, his posistioning is poor and he often doesnt react quick enough to movement around him in midfield.i think hes good instinctually but thats it.

[Captain Planet]

Wenger thinks this is FM.LOL @ Eboue being accomplished/competent for nearly the whole of def and mid.Diaby is a more effective offensive player we have all seen that.And f*ck Arshavin if we do not get a proper hard man in midfield.Allow these blow-of-the-wind to tackle feather type players.

[MrJibbles]

then again, Cashley Cole was a striker before Wenger converted himbut so far from what i've seen of diaby im just not convincedi dont know what Wengers plans for him are either, so far hes played behind the striker, left wing and the center

Thing is Cole was sick, Diaby just isn't but I'm with you Lenny on this.As for Arshavin it's interesting, I'm not 100% convinced by him what so ever, so if he is signed he has alot to do to win me over but we need a tough tackler to guard the midfield and give Cesc that freedom he enjoyed so much last season.

[n/a]

Emmanuel Eboue has revealed that Inter Milan are keen on prising him away from Arsenal. The Italian giants have been linked with an approach for the Gunners' utility man in the past, but have always kept their distance.However, with the January transfer window now in full swing, the rumour mill has spluttered back into life.Eboue has struggled for form and fitness this season, even coming under fire from his own supporters during one memorably disappointing showing against Wigan.He claims to be happy to remain at the Emirates Stadium for now, but admits the issue may be taken out of his hands."I have been linked with Inter before, but at the moment I am happy at Arsenal," Eboue told skysports.com."I am fighting to reach the level I was at in 2006. I have been the victim of many injuries and that is why I have not been consistent enough. But I will fight and prove my worth to the fans."I am happy at the club. Inter are a great club as well, but I don't know what will happen. Let's wait and see."[updated on: Wed, 07 January 2009 13:35]

[Kaiser]

You know what would be funnyEboue scores 10 goals before end of the season cementing himself in the first team playing as a right winger and everyone is on his d*ck ala FlaminiWe love you, You are great etc banners at EmiratesHe scores the goal to get you intertoto cup but he then leaves on a freeif that happens I would die a happy man

[Guest Jetz]

eboue leaving and arshavin coming in looks like my birthdays come 3 month early.

[Kaiser]

Bet u was syaing the same about Flamini in 05

[Michel Kane]

You would die at 18/19?

[Kaiser]

What are u talking about kingMan was 19 in 1993ttkk

[Guest Jetz]

Bet u was syaing the same about Flamini in 05

NOPE. I f*ck*ng LOVED FLAMINI no homz. Still think it will be one of wengers biggest mistake not trying more to persuade him to stay. Dont ever put flamini's name with the likes of utter dog shite that is eboue.

[Michel Kane]

Eboue = Legend.Want him to retire here.sh*t midfielder, sick full-back.

[thinkingthuglife]

You know what would be funnyEboue scores 10 goals before end of the season cementing himself in the first team playing as a right winger and everyone is on his d*ck ala FlaminiWe love you, You are great etc banners at EmiratesHe scores the goal to get you intertoto cup but he then leaves on a freeif that happens I would die a happy man

you gonna die sad then bitch. u even a gunner? bet your a f*ck*ng manc twat, yeah eboue really gonna score 10 goals int he what the f*ck u talking about. Flamini repped it for 10 months, eboues had about 3 good games this year. he needs to chill cah inter dont want him when the got maicon mancinni quaresma and options better than him. He should stfu and do what he's doing now.

[thinkingthuglife]

Eboue = Legend.Want him to retire here.sh*t midfielder, sick full-back.

yeah he good rb still but never plays there anymore.

[n/a]

lol at what styles p said ever happenin

[TF S4DK]

Recieved a text today about a greek defender in italy we are trailing. Sokratis Papastathopoulos

and he has the cheek to call me Gilles...

[TF S4DK]

fundamentally i think he lacks concentration, his positioning is poor and he often doesnt react quick enough to key movement around him in midfield.

[Guest LucaPiano]

Recieved a text today about a greek defender in italy we are trailing. Sokratis Papastathopoulos

and he has the cheek to call me Gilles...

95% of my info has been corectyours?well...lets not even go there, for your sake really.

[TF S4DK]

Recieved a text today about a greek defender in italy we are trailing. Sokratis Papastathopoulos

and he has the cheek to call me Gilles...

95% of my info has been corectyours?well...lets not even go there, for your sake really.

Erm where is Veloso then?

[MrJibbles]

Just something about Arshavin which ha made me laugh.

READ MY LIPSIn today's special commemorative, print-out-'n'-keep edition of the Fiver, we would like to pay tribute to Dennis Lachter, an honest, dignified man who also happens to be the Mr 15% of Andrei Arshavin, and has spent the last six months engaged in a living, spinning spiral of endless speculation.Last month, and not before time, Lachter's patience finally broke. "I don't think it's the right way to promote the player by speculating about where he could end up," he roared.In this review of his finest moments since his client shot to fame at Euro 2008, we honour Lachter's unimpeachable integrity and, most of all, his stubborn refusal to be drawn into the nasty, filthy habit of "speculating about where he could end up".June 29"There are several clubs from the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A interested."July 6"Zenit want at least €30m, and foreign clubs offer no more than €20m. The situation is not at an impasse though. Several potential buyers are involved."July 7"The push for Arshavin has only just got going. The clubs who are following him are only just warming up their engines."July 8"The official interest has come from Barcelona, Valencia and Real Madrid. Andrei would like to play in the Premier League but he will not accept an offer from clubs like Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Aston Villa."July 10"Barcelona failed with a £12m bid and now an English club have had a £19m offer rejected."July 12"Andrei is desperate to join Arsenal. His style of play would suit them perfectly."July 30"Andrei has made it known he wants to leave Zenit and has made his decision he would like to go to Tottenham."August 7"For the Russian sports establishment the desires of a player mean absolutely nothing. They are the big bosses. It is a dictatorship. He is a slave."Aug 20"Arsène Wenger is indeed a cunning fox who always says one thing and does the other. He wanted Andrei, but Arsenal do not pay large salaries."Aug 31"I have spoken with Daniel Levy several times. Valencia are the other club interested."Sep 3"The Zenit president said that if Tottenham are still interested in buying Arshavin, then we can revisit the subject in January."Nov 20"The club that is best suited to sign Andrei at the moment is Real Madrid. His dream is to show his quality to the whole world and the Bernabeu is a great showcase."Nov 21"He is being followed in England, Italy and Spain. Several things are happening, but we have had no concrete offers. Real Madrid are in pole position."Dec 5"We have not verified the situation but we know there are several clubs in Spain, England and Italy who are all interested in Arshavin."Dec 30"We know Arsène Wenger likes the look of Arshavin, but I like the look of Angelina Jolie. It doesn't always mean you get what you want. There has been a lot of interest in him."Jan 7"There is no news, no negotiations. I represent the player and I can assure you I would know if something had been discussed."Dennis Lachter, we salute you.http://football.guardian.co.uk/fiver

[Captain Planet]

Bet u was syaing the same about Flamini in 05

NOPE. I f*ck*ng LOVED FLAMINI no homz. Still think it will be one of wengers biggest mistake not trying more to persuade him to stay. Dont ever put flamini's name with the likes of utter dog shite that is eboue.

Not his fault.Eboue needs to leave to make something of his career tbh.He will never beat Sagna in selection and when Wally, Eduardo and Rosicky (if ever) come back he will again be restricted to the utility role.

[MrJibbles]

Arsenal's attempt to sign Andrei Arshavin could be hijacked by Manchester City, who have agreed an £18m deal with Zenit St Petersburg. (Sunday Mirror)Arsenal will strengthen their midfield with the signings of Jimmy Bullard from Fulham and West Ham's Jack Collison. (Sunday Mirror)Arsenal face competition from two Italian sides in the race to sign Boca Juniors £4m-rated midfielder Sebastian Battaglia. (News of the World)

[MetaFives]

Sky Sports are saying Zenit have said they've rejected a £10m bid from Arsenal and no one else has bid.

[Bruno Di Gradi]

lol @ offering £10 mil to a russian team.Should know how russians are with money already. Highest Bid Wins.QPR could offer a dumb price and probably get him.