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They're going to spend £150m+ to get back into the title race.

 

So fucking depressing.

 

Not with signings like Shaw they won't.

 

Still, ridiculous and depressing.

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if he stays for 20 years (which is possible), then its not even 1.5 a year.

 

Seems a good price if they get somebody like drawler and rebuild that side for the next 10 years

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Don't think it's an insane price at all. 27m for a player who is already one of the top left backs in the league. I know it's a big if, but if he stays with us for the rest of his career you're talking 15 years. It's a good deal, and an exciting one for us.

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Don't think it's an insane price at all. 27m for a player who is already one of the top left backs in the league. I know it's a big if, but if he stays with us for the rest of his career you're talking 15 years. It's a good deal, and an exciting one for us.

Not sure I'd call him one of the best left backs in the league yet. I think he escapes major scrutiny over his performances because he plays for Southampton. He will develop into a very good player though, still a lot of money for a left back

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Sagna holds them back a lot, as he's incredibly limited going forward I think.

 

Also not as good defensively as he used to be. Good time to upgrade with Debuchy imo, as we're going full English now.

Disagree. His crossing has come on leaps and bounds and he's an asset. Unless they go for a Debuchy they'll probably take a step back i that position. Jenkinson is not the lad.
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It's an incredible amount of money, but the kid is only 18, and has looked extremely good. It's ultimately a lot more sensible than the £18 million they were going to spend on a 29 year old Leighton Baines last summer. You also have to take into the account that he is Southampton middle class don't forget.

 

Ultimately, the real shame is that the price of English talent continues to spiral so crazily out of control. In reality, this is the real hindrance to more English players being given chances at the top level. For example, the kid at Derby, looks a fantastic prospect, but how much would you be quoted getting him from the championship? At least £10 million I would imagine! It's a mess.

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Debuchy would be perfect for arsenal like. Gutted we will lose him next season

 

He's not quick enough... There's a reason why we got him and Chelsea got Azpilicueta...

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Debuchy would be perfect for arsenal like. Gutted we will lose him next season

 

He's not quick enough... There's a reason why we got him and Chelsea got Azpilicueta...

 

Disagree tbf. He's easily good enough to play for arsenal. He's one of the best full backs in the league. Comfortably

 

Didn't say he wasn't one of the best... But I can see what Wenger sees in Sagna and why Chelsea preferred to go for CA when Debuchy was available... Once he's turned he lacks that little bit of recovery pace that can cover up the initial mistake...

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All this cash for Southampton will knock us into the third tier, but we should have a good chance of a top 5 finish within that.

 

I'm assuming that this year's Five Year PlanTM will revolve around following the Southampton Model?

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