Guest sicko2ndbest Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 By MARTIN TAYLOR, 27/12/2008 ARSENE WENGER will start his radical transfer-window surgery with a three-pronged raid on Newcastle. The Arsenal boss has targeted Toon trio Shay Given, Steven Taylor and Charles N’Zogbia in an attempt to fix the Gunners’ flagging season. Wenger has been forced into the January sales after seeing his inept troops slide out of the Champions League positions. And with skipper Cesc Fabregas crocked for virtually the rest of the season, he wants to move quickly and relatively cheaply to strengthen at The Emirates. His scouts have been scouring Europe for a keeper to rival Manuel Almunia but have come back with the news that there is nobody available better than Given for the price. The Republic of Ireland stopper would set Arsenal back around £8million — which would appeal to the Frenchman’s sense of value with his £60,000-a-week wages unlikely to threaten Arsenal’s pay structure. Radar Sources close to Given have made it clear they believe he will be sold by the end of the transfer window with Arsenal his preferred destination. Wenger was also lifted by the news Given travelled back to Germany three weeks ago and was given the all-clear by the surgeon who treated him following his collision with Marlon Harewood. But it isn’t just Given, 32, who is on Arsenal’s radar. Under-fire Wenger is desperate for cover at centre-half and wants Taylor (above left) to help provide an English-style spine to the team. Taylor, 22, has been out of favour at St James’ Park for much of the season but has forced his way back into the team recently and Wenger has long been an admirer. The Geordie signed a £30,000-a-week deal last season but knows he could almost double his money with a move to The Emirates as well as the chance to play under Wenger. The final part of the jigsaw is French midfielder N’Zogbia (above centre) who is out of contract at the end of the season and has made it perfectly clear he sees his career away from Tyneside. Toon boss Joe Kinnear is resigned to losing N’Zogbia, 22, but would be anxious to keep both Given and Taylor, although a joint bid of around £15m for the pair would be tempting as he looks to rebuild and strengthen. Toon owner Mike Ashley is unwilling to invest heavily and has told Kinnear he will have to sell before he starts wheeling and dealing in the transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 NEWS OF THE WORLD EXCLUSIVE!!! http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/111760/ARSENE-WENGER-TARGETS-TOON-THREE-Gunners-boss-chasing-Shay-Given-Steven-Taylor-and-Charles-NZogbia.html Even if he wants out, I don't think Ashley would be mad enough to let those 3 go in Jan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samag Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 By MARTIN TAYLOR, 27/12/2008 ARSENE WENGER will start his radical transfer-window surgery with a three-pronged raid on Newcastle. The Arsenal boss has targeted Toon trio Shay Given, Steven Taylor and Charles N’Zogbia in an attempt to fix the Gunners’ flagging season. Wenger has been forced into the January sales after seeing his inept troops slide out of the Champions League positions. And with skipper Cesc Fabregas crocked for virtually the rest of the season, he wants to move quickly and relatively cheaply to strengthen at The Emirates. His scouts have been scouring Europe for a keeper to rival Manuel Almunia but have come back with the news that there is nobody available better than Given for the price. The Republic of Ireland stopper would set Arsenal back around £8million — which would appeal to the Frenchman’s sense of value with his £60,000-a-week wages unlikely to threaten Arsenal’s pay structure. Radar Sources close to Given have made it clear they believe he will be sold by the end of the transfer window with Arsenal his preferred destination. Wenger was also lifted by the news Given travelled back to Germany three weeks ago and was given the all-clear by the surgeon who treated him following his collision with Marlon Harewood. But it isn’t just Given, 32, who is on Arsenal’s radar. Under-fire Wenger is desperate for cover at centre-half and wants Taylor (above left) to help provide an English-style spine to the team. Taylor, 22, has been out of favour at St James’ Park for much of the season but has forced his way back into the team recently and Wenger has long been an admirer. The Geordie signed a £30,000-a-week deal last season but knows he could almost double his money with a move to The Emirates as well as the chance to play under Wenger. The final part of the jigsaw is French midfielder N’Zogbia (above centre) who is out of contract at the end of the season and has made it perfectly clear he sees his career away from Tyneside. Toon boss Joe Kinnear is resigned to losing N’Zogbia, 22, but would be anxious to keep both Given and Taylor, although a joint bid of around £15m for the pair would be tempting as he looks to rebuild and strengthen. Toon owner Mike Ashley is unwilling to invest heavily and has told Kinnear he will have to sell before he starts wheeling and dealing in the transfer window. sums up news of the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 N'Zogbia out of contract at the end of the season? News to me, fuck off Martin Taylor you useless cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredbob Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 To be honest Im suprised we've held on to Shay for so long, the mans been easily the best keeper in the league for so many many years, technically he may not be as good as others, but for pure consistency and performances he's been there and done it. The only keepers who have proved there worth as much as Given are Jaaskaleinen (sp) and Friedel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I don't think N'Zogbia will be here much longer, I wouldn't be surprised to see Taylor move on in the near future either unless he can get his place back in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 When did Taylor force his way back into the team? All utter shite as usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I don't think N'Zogbia will be here much longer, I wouldn't be surprised to see Taylor move on in the near future either unless he can get his place back in the team. I'll drive Steven "Hollywood Tackle" Taylor to his next destination come January, he's fucking useless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TêteDeMaure Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I don't think N'Zogbia will be here much longer, I wouldn't be surprised to see Taylor move on in the near future either unless he can get his place back in the team. I'll drive Steven "Hollywood Tackle" Taylor to his next destination come January, he's f***ing useless. Can i pay for your petrol? Please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest labrowski Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I don't think N'Zogbia will be here much longer, I wouldn't be surprised to see Taylor move on in the near future either unless he can get his place back in the team. I'll drive Steven "Hollywood Tackle" Taylor to his next destination come January, he's f***ing useless. Can i pay for your petrol? Please. Can i get the round in once we drop him off? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Kinnear has limited funds so he targets championship and premiership players stupid, stupid bastard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Kinnear has limited funds so he targets championship and premiership players stupid, stupid b****** whats wrong with targeting premiership players ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToonArmy Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Everton have launched a bid for Nigerian international Peter Odemwingie, skysports.com understands. The 27-year-old, who can play as a striker or a winger, has already stated his desire to move to the Premier League. Now Everton have made their move and they have opened talks with his club Lokomotiv Moscow. Toffees chief David Moyes has already confirmed that his club will be limited to loan deals during the window, and one of those he is looking to finalise is for Odemwingie. Talks The player's advisor Chris Nathaniel confirmed that talks were ongoing. "I can confirm that Everton have made contact with me about Peter, and they want to take him on loan," Nathaniel told skysports.com. "At the moment Lokomotiv appear to want to sell him, but talks are continuing between the two clubs." Nathaniel confirmed that there were other clubs looking at Odemwingie, with the likes of Tottenham, Newcastle and West Ham linked with bids. "There are other clubs looking at Peter," he confirmed http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11678_4706839,00.html wasn`t Nathaniel the one heading the Nigerian buyout of our club supposedly a few months back? Probably more bollox then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 When did Taylor force his way back into the team? All utter shite as usual. Didn't you know? He paid Cattermole to take out Beye so he could come back into the team. N’Zogbia who is out of contract at the end of the season Wow! Is it June 2012 already? I must have been in a coma. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Seriously hope Upson comes in now. If one of Bassong/Coloccini/Beye gets injured, we're well and truly f***ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dover Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Heres what im expecting, not what im wanting just what I reckon Joe is capable of with limited funds in January, Im praying butt goes, yesterday was the worst performance ive ever seen from a toon player, including brambles shambles. Summer time we need rid of shola, enrique, xisco, smith, edgar, taylor (what the fuck does he keep pointing at?), lua lua, and carrol. Not much work then eh? Out: Viduka Cacapa Butt Owen Nzogbia in: Pennant Sol Cambell Crouch Micah Richards Risse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Rise is already a no go thank fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Heres what im expecting, not what im wanting just what I reckon Joe is capable of with limited funds in January, Im praying butt goes, yesterday was the worst performance ive ever seen from a toon player, including brambles shambles. Summer time we need rid of shola, enrique, xisco, smith, edgar, taylor (what the fuck does he keep pointing at?), lua lua, and carrol. Not much work then eh? Out: Viduka Cacapa Butt Owen Nzogbia in: Pennant Sol Cambell Crouch Micah Richards Risse I expect us to sign none of that list tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Heres what im expecting, not what im wanting just what I reckon Joe is capable of with limited funds in January, Im praying butt goes, yesterday was the worst performance ive ever seen from a toon player, including brambles shambles. Summer time we need rid of shola, enrique, xisco, smith, edgar, taylor (what the fuck does he keep pointing at?), lua lua, and carrol. Not much work then eh? Out: Viduka Cacapa Butt Owen Nzogbia in: Pennant Sol Cambell Crouch Micah Richards Risse I expect us to sign none of that list tbh Wouldn't want any of them either tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shearer_206 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Heres what im expecting, not what im wanting just what I reckon Joe is capable of with limited funds in January, Im praying butt goes, yesterday was the worst performance ive ever seen from a toon player, including brambles shambles. Summer time we need rid of shola, enrique, xisco, smith, edgar, taylor (what the fuck does he keep pointing at?), lua lua, and carrol. Not much work then eh? Out: Viduka Cacapa Butt Owen Nzogbia in: Pennant Sol Cambell Crouch Micah Richards Risse I expect us to sign none of that list tbh Wouldn't want any of them either tbh. Wouldn't mind any of them after the shit I've had to watch the last two games! ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Heres what im expecting, not what im wanting just what I reckon Joe is capable of with limited funds in January, Im praying butt goes, yesterday was the worst performance ive ever seen from a toon player, including brambles shambles. Summer time we need rid of shola, enrique, xisco, smith, edgar, taylor (what the fuck does he keep pointing at?), lua lua, and carrol. Not much work then eh? Out: Viduka Cacapa Butt Owen Nzogbia in: Pennant Sol Cambell Crouch Micah Richards Risse I expect us to sign none of that list tbh Wouldn't want any of them either tbh. Wouldn't mind any of them after the shit I've had to watch the last two games! ... I think our money could be better spent might be more accurate, Campbell is finished, I wouldn't want Crouch, Richards is going to still be far too expensive (and isn't as good as the money he'd cost), the Riise deal would be too expensive based on what we want him for, & I can't see Pennant coming here. We are lacking class in central midfield & there aren't any central midfielders on that list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think that we will buy a few youngsters and then get a loan from Arsenal. That is all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Heres what im expecting, not what im wanting just what I reckon Joe is capable of with limited funds in January, Im praying butt goes, yesterday was the worst performance ive ever seen from a toon player, including brambles shambles. Summer time we need rid of shola, enrique, xisco, smith, edgar, taylor (what the f*** does he keep pointing at?), lua lua, and carrol. Not much work then eh? Out: Viduka Cacapa Butt Owen Nzogbia in: Pennant Sol Cambell Crouch Micah Richards Risse So you've got limited funds but think you can buy two England internationals who are prize assets at their clubs? Eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bolton Zulu Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think our money could be better spent might be more accurate, Campbell is finished, I wouldn't want Crouch, Richards is going to still be far too expensive (and isn't as good as the money he'd cost), the Riise deal would be too expensive based on what we want him for, & I can't see Pennant coming here. We are lacking class in central midfield & there aren't any central midfielders on that list. And when has that fact stopped you before? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think our money could be better spent might be more accurate, Campbell is finished, I wouldn't want Crouch, Richards is going to still be far too expensive (and isn't as good as the money he'd cost), the Riise deal would be too expensive based on what we want him for, & I can't see Pennant coming here. We are lacking class in central midfield & there aren't any central midfielders on that list. And when has that fact stopped you before? Check you out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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