Tiresias Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Tbh can see Cabaye having his head turned by Arsenal a bit, but we should be able to price them out. We need to send a message that we only sell early in the window so we can replace, realistically it's how the club will be run and I don't mind with Carr scouting, but panic selling and buying would be a disaster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 its just lazy journalism, the reason they went for Sahin is Wenger thought he could get him on the cheap to fill a gap while they wait for Wilshire to get fit or one of their younger players ready for first team action. Can't see Arsenal spending much if anything before the deadline Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 They do need a defensive midfielder but so does half the league. Surprised they haven't made a proper attempt for M'Vila but bleh. I'd like to think now is when our emphasis on squad unity pays off and players are happy to stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Some idiot on another forum saying he's off to man u for £20m. I'd be worried tbh if they did bid that much but don't think there's anything in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I'm surprised Vurnon Anita hasn't been linked with a move yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I´m worried about his injuries. He seems to pick them up very easily Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyeyzzon Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I´m worried about his injuries. He seems to pick them up very easily I hope I'm wrong, but I'm starting to feel he'd go the way of Essien if he continues picking them up at this rate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Aye his injury record is becoming a bit of a worry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 They couldn't buy his boots for £15m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Personally i don't think we missed him as much as people are saying, we looked good defensively for me yesterday i can't remember Chelsea creating much apart from the Torres goal and the penalty. It's in the creative side of the game where we struggled, don't get me wrong though i hope he's fit for the next game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 15 mill is probably about right, can't see anyone paying that for him though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I'd be absolutely fucking seething if we sold him to Arsenal. No reason whatsoever why we can't finish above them this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyeyzzon Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I'd be absolutely f***ing seething if we sold him to Arsenal. No reason whatsoever why we can't finish above them this year. My thoughts exactly. Hope we don't sell to them, and I think I'd try to hold out for more. Feel that they are there to be shot at, while Spurs and Liverpool could be as well if they don't gel with their new managers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 There'll be as much anger, if not more on selling Tiote than Carroll. Tiote's made it clear he's happy here. Which will mean he was forced out. Worried about Ben Arfa and Collo too. No, I DON'T trust Mr A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyeyzzon Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 There'll be as much anger, if not more on selling Tiote than Carroll. Tiote's made it clear he's happy here. Which will mean he was forced out. Worried about Ben Arfa and Collo too. No, I DON'T trust Mr A Colo is the last non-Geordie lad I would see leaving tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Selling Tiote would destroy the fans, because right now it feels so good that have what seems a good manager, good players and good football and good potential. If we sell Tiote it undermines all of that good feeling and makes you feel we have taken a few steps back. Of course silly money can over-rule that, you have to accept that every player has his price and that there are clubs who can match that, but if it's not for major bucks then it will be depressing. We need him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I think Tiote tbh is less attached to the club than Carroll was. Not saying Carroll wasn't a bit complicit but never trust footballers saying how happy they are. That said wouldn't have signed that new contract otherwise, everything says he's reasonably comfortable but no reason big wages and champions league couldn't turn his head. Colo is too old to make much profit and too good to sell for what anyone will offer realistically. Also I would feel severely betrayed if he did want to go to another club (except maybe return to argentina one day I suppose) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 15m wouldn't be enough IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Anita didn't come to sit on the bench - selling Tiote for at least a 10M profit fits in with what we know of Ashley. The fact the we also bought Bigi as an up and coming youngster it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Tiote is allowed to leave. We'll survive and I've little doubt that creatively Anita is a far better player. Just hope that his defensive play is up to the job in the PL - it was a very niaive challenge for the penalty yday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 It's been stated by journos before £20m is apparently the asking price, which seems low to me, but if we'd sold him in first week of window and bought a like for like replacement Carr scouted and several prospects for the same price I don't think we'd have come out of it terribly. Don't get me wrong I'd miss Tiote's attitude and I'd fret about messing with a winning team, but that's how we're going to operate if Ashley isn't (and he's not) willing to just continually inject his own money in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Anita didn't come to sit on the bench - selling Tiote for at least a 10M profit fits in with what we know of Ashley. The fact the we also bought Bigi as an up and coming youngster it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Tiote is allowed to leave. We'll survive and I've little doubt that creatively Anita is a far better player. Just hope that his defensive play is up to the job in the PL - it was a very niaive challenge for the penalty yday. Which is ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I don't think there's anything in this, to force Ashleys hand you would be talking about a record transfer fee on Arsenals behalf. It's just an easy story to write. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 It want just naive it was downright reckless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 yeah i think it was Ferguson who said that teams were asking for too much for players which is why he hadnt bolstered the midfield, think he went on to quote us having asked for £20m for tiote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I f***ing hate that attitude, clubs are asking too much! It's almost like they don't want to sell their best players to Man U! I know we're victims of it too with Lille, but at least the player there did want to come to us, and don't really blame them for trying ot get us to pay through the nose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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