sturla Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 On the side of the OM, it is satisfied with a loan of a player whose salary covered by the Funds to 300,000 euros gross per month. His departure would lighten the wage bill, and give the club the opportunity to recruit international striker Didier Deschamps wants both. In contact for several days, Marseille and Newcastle should quickly agree." Doesn't that mean he's on about 70.000 euros a week. Bit out of our league I think..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Honestly, if this signing goes through. i will walk home from work and wank!! At the same time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 http://www.foot01.com/equipe/marseille/ben-arfa-sera-remplace-par-un-attaquant,57329 Basically saying that Marseille will respect the players wishes and let him go to Newcastle. I honestly have no idea who this player is, I'm totally ignorant towards French Football (something I will change). However, this transfer thread alone is on course to making him an instant Toon Legend... until he's Pancrap on his debut and we all hate him until he scores a wonder goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 So assuming this Arfa lad plays to his potential... Is he the difference between 19th and 17th or could he be the difference between 19th and mid table? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 So assuming this Arfa lad plays to his potential... Is he the difference between 19th and 17th or could he be the difference between 19th and mid table? Based on this thread he's the difference between 19th and Champions League football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 http://www.foot01.com/equipe/marseille/ben-arfa-sera-remplace-par-un-attaquant,57329 Basically saying that Marseille will respect the players wishes and let him go to Newcastle. I honestly have no idea who this player is, I'm totally ignorant towards French Football (something I will change). However, this transfer thread alone is on course to making him an instant Toon Legend... until he's Pancrap on his debut and we all hate him until he scores a wonder goal. he won't be brilliant, but he'll be 5x better at creating goals than any of our midfield, so it's an improvement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 So assuming this Arfa lad plays to his potential... Is he the difference between 19th and 17th or could he be the difference between 19th and mid table? Either is fine by me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Enforcer Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 http://www.foot01.com/equipe/marseille/ben-arfa-sera-remplace-par-un-attaquant,57329 Basically saying that Marseille will respect the players wishes and let him go to Newcastle. I honestly have no idea who this player is, I'm totally ignorant towards French Football (something I will change). However, this transfer thread alone is on course to making him an instant Toon Legend... until he's Pancrap on his debut and we all hate him until he scores a wonder goal. Having watched him a fair amount of times, it's clear he has talent, but he simply doesn't use it right. There's a reason Marseille are letting him go and have been thinking about it for a few windows now. Think Nani at his most frustrating worst, Ben Arfa is selfish and very often overplays. He's never lived up to the hype of when he first broke onto the scene at Lyon. I'm not trying to make it sound completely doom and gloom though, as I said, he has talent (a type we've sorely missed), it's just a case of getting it out of him at the right times. Something that everyone has failed to do so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 So assuming this Arfa lad plays to his potential... Is he the difference between 19th and 17th or could he be the difference between 19th and mid table? Depends how the rest of the lads play The little i know about him is that he is fast, good dribbler. But he also tend to be a very up and down player, can be brilliant when things goes he`s way, and very grumpy when things go bad. So if we get the flow, i think he can be a excellent player. But i am afraid that if we are fighting in the relegation zone, he will not be the first to pull up he`s sleeves and do a shift. I might be wrong though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 So assuming this Arfa lad plays to his potential... Is he the difference between 19th and 17th or could he be the difference between 19th and mid table? Depends how the rest of the lads play The little i know about him is that he is fast, good dribbler. But he also tend to be a very up and down player, can be brilliant when things goes he`s way, and very grumpy when things go bad. So if we get the flow, i think he can be a excellent player. But i am afraid that if we are fighting in the relegation zone, he will not be the first to pull up he`s sleeves and do a shift. I might be wrong though That's what I think tbh. I don't think we'll be fighting much in the relegation zone, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 http://www.foot01.com/equipe/marseille/ben-arfa-sera-remplace-par-un-attaquant,57329 Basically saying that Marseille will respect the players wishes and let him go to Newcastle. I honestly have no idea who this player is, I'm totally ignorant towards French Football (something I will change). However, this transfer thread alone is on course to making him an instant Toon Legend... until he's Pancrap on his debut and we all hate him until he scores a wonder goal. he won't be brilliant, but he'll be 5x better at creating goals than any of our midfield, so it's an improvement A stick, drilled into the ground, not necessarily in the stadium, would create 5x more chances than the current midfield. http://www.foot01.com/equipe/marseille/ben-arfa-sera-remplace-par-un-attaquant,57329 Basically saying that Marseille will respect the players wishes and let him go to Newcastle. I honestly have no idea who this player is, I'm totally ignorant towards French Football (something I will change). However, this transfer thread alone is on course to making him an instant Toon Legend... until he's Pancrap on his debut and we all hate him until he scores a wonder goal. Having watched him a fair amount of times, it's clear he has talent, but he simply doesn't use it right. There's a reason Marseille are letting him go and have been thinking about it for a few windows now. Think Nani at his most frustrating worst, Ben Arfa is selfish and very often overplays. He's never lived up to the hype of when he first broke onto the scene at Lyon. I'm not trying to make it sound completely doom and gloom though, as I said, he has talent (a type we've sorely missed), it's just a case of getting it out of him at the right times. Something that everyone has failed to do so far. Thanks for the most grounded assesment yet, Enforcer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delima Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 What Toon Norway said. Inconsistent, and seems to have attitudes problems. Ben Arfa was sold to Marseille from Lyon for 11M Euro, and reported to be enjoying 70k Euro per week. I can't imagine that Marseille are willing to make a big lose on him. I don't think we should purchase him. Loan with minimal transaction fee, yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 From what i have seen/know about him Enforcer has pretty much summed it up perfect for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Equipe reckon he's coming on loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 So assuming this Arfa lad plays to his potential... Is he the difference between 19th and 17th or could he be the difference between 19th and mid table? Depends how the rest of the lads play The little i know about him is that he is fast, good dribbler. But he also tend to be a very up and down player, can be brilliant when things goes he`s way, and very grumpy when things go bad. So if we get the flow, i think he can be a excellent player. But i am afraid that if we are fighting in the relegation zone, he will not be the first to pull up he`s sleeves and do a shift. I might be wrong though That's what I think tbh. I don't think we'll be fighting much in the relegation zone, though. Hopefully not, but its not unthinkable tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest neesy111 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 This Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 On phone so can't put link but if you put Newcastle in search bar on French Google news there's a link quoting Equipe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 http://www.foot01.com/equipe/marseille/ben-arfa-sera-remplace-par-un-attaquant,57329 Basically saying that Marseille will respect the players wishes and let him go to Newcastle. I honestly have no idea who this player is, I'm totally ignorant towards French Football (something I will change). However, this transfer thread alone is on course to making him an instant Toon Legend... until he's Pancrap on his debut and we all hate him until he scores a wonder goal. Having watched him a fair amount of times, it's clear he has talent, but he simply doesn't use it right. There's a reason Marseille are letting him go and have been thinking about it for a few windows now. Think Nani at his most frustrating worst, Ben Arfa is selfish and very often overplays. He's never lived up to the hype of when he first broke onto the scene at Lyon. I'm not trying to make it sound completely doom and gloom though, as I said, he has talent (a type we've sorely missed), it's just a case of getting it out of him at the right times. Something that everyone has failed to do so far. Knew this about him. Just hoping by going to a team which isn't up at the top he might knuckle down and show his class (which is obvious!) More than likely he just fancies living on the quay though!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Enforcer Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 The one thing on our side (should he move to us) is the timing of the transfer. Obviously the French national team are currently going through transition. This is his chance to finally break in to that team, but he needs to change his ways. He must know that and will hopefully do everything he can to rectify the situation. If he's going to change, it's going to be now or never. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 We've had such a mix bag with our French signings, wonder which side Ben Arfa will fall into. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 We've had such a mix bag with our French signings, wonder which side Ben Arfa will fall into. The one consistency being the fact they've all been complete moody cunts, without fail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 We've had such a mix bag with our French signings, wonder which side Ben Arfa will fall into. They have all been moody sulky temperemental shits tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I'd agree with Enforcer in general, I'll just add though that when he does get it right he's absolute magic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 We've had such a mix bag with our French signings, wonder which side Ben Arfa will fall into. The one consistency being the fact they've all been complete moody cunts, without fail. We've had such a mix bag with our French signings, wonder which side Ben Arfa will fall into. They have all been moody sulky temperemental shits tbh Well timed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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