madras Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: Jotenko ain't it? Is it ? He'll be a worldie then, sign him up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 So much wishful thinking by agents and cash strapped clubs. Doesn’t look like we’re biting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) I reckon Aubemayang would be cracking in the short term tbh. We need someone we knows scores goals at this level, I can't imagine there'd be many options as good. Edited January 2, 2022 by Inferior Acuña Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 PEA for six months is a no brainer. Permanently? Definitely questions to be asked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 11 minutes ago, Inferior Acuña said: I reckon Aubemayang would be cracking in the short term tbh. We need someone we knows scores goals at this level, I can't imagine there'd be many options as good. Wilson out for a month or more. There’s no way they sign a forward who won’t be available until mid February or whenever. Survival might be out of reach by that point. We’re within clawing distance of the others above us, we need wins and need them straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Questions about PEA's immediate availability and motivation to make it work. Prefer a more permanent solution since Wilson is really all we have and he has his injury issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 I don’t think Aubameyang’s heart is in it any more and I’m not sure what would motivate him to perform. Fear he’d be another Michael Owen in the relegation season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 PEA has been averaging 2.5 shots a game and has 7 xG on the season. He put himself in pole position to score against us but didn't quite react fast enough. He may have only scored four but the numbers suggest he's trying harder than that. I don't know how hard we should push to sign him but I wouldn't write him off as a top player just yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) Get him in. I see people questioning certain targets’ personas (Umtiti, PEA, etc) but we’ve got pretty much 25 good eggs in the group and are heading down. These players have achieved more in their little finger than our squad combined. I say take a punt. We’re not going to get the finished, polished article too many times in the predicament we’re in. I know we’ve got to be careful we don’t do what QPR did but if the choices are Clark & Gayle or Umtiti & Aubameyang, I know where I am. Edited January 2, 2022 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 PEA would be like wow, at this stage for us man . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Would be great to see someone of PEA's stature come in, however I would seriously question his desire too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Dr Jinx said: Wilson out for a month or more. There’s no way they sign a forward who won’t be available until mid February or whenever. Survival might be out of reach by that point. We’re within clawing distance of the others above us, we need wins and need them straight away. I agree with this but feel maybe we should be looking for someone in loan with view to but if we stay up and send Gayle it on loan for ready of season. If we stay up then sell Gayle but keep him if we go down a Wilson and Gayle is a brilliant set of strikers for championship imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Lenny said: Would be great to see someone of PEA's stature come in, however I would seriously question his desire too. And availability with afcon now, with Watford getting beat last night and then being it next game on 21st then we seriously need to beat them so get somebody in for then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, Lenny said: Would be great to see someone of PEA's stature come in, however I would seriously question his desire too. or wanting to impress, new challenge? Be positive man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, GWN said: or wanting to impress, new challenge? Be positive man It could work out that way, however his form and general lack of interest currently at Arsenal should undoubtedly be a consideration point. We absolutely cannot have anyone coming in and giving less than everything. At his age, with his accomplishments, money etc. would he really fancy that? Also, as Gawalls mentions above regarding AFCON; if he's off there then I'd rule him out tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, Lenny said: It could work out that way, however his form and general lack of interest currently at Arsenal should undoubtedly be a consideration point. We absolutely cannot have anyone coming in and giving less than everything. At his age, with his accomplishments, money etc. would he really fancy that? Also, as Gawalls mentions above regarding AFCON; if he's off there then I'd rule him out tbh. if he’s going to AFCON absolutely, no . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) 37 minutes ago, GWN said: if he’s going to AFCON absolutely, no . He is . https://www.football365.com/news/unlikely-aubameyang-recovers-arsenal-axe-leaves-afcon-early Also arteta states he dropped him as he expects a minimum standard of respect and commitment which he didn't deliver. Doesn't sound like a great attitude to me. Edited January 2, 2022 by Gawalls Add content Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 18 minutes ago, Gawalls said: He is . https://www.football365.com/news/unlikely-aubameyang-recovers-arsenal-axe-leaves-afcon-early Also arteta states he dropped him as he expects a minimum standard of respect and commitment which he didn't deliver. Doesn't sound like a great attitude to me. He’s a big name and a great finisher , however we need 100% to get out of this . That said if he was signed I’d be a wee bit excited. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 There's no doubt PEA is absolutely class, but we need more than just ability to have a chance of staying up. We need players with ability, AND mental strength AND something to prove AND if possible, experience. It's a massively tall order and there's probably only a handful of players that have that profile. We need to find them, pay over the odds to get them, and keep our fingers crossed we don't get relegated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Guybrush said: There's no doubt PEA is absolutely class, but we need more than just ability to have a chance of staying up. We need players with ability, AND mental strength AND something to prove AND if possible, experience. It's a massively tall order and there's probably only a handful of players that have that profile. We need to find them, pay over the odds to get them, and keep our fingers crossed we don't get relegated. Mainly agree , however with recent events I disagree now it’s a massively tall order to stay up, we are halfway through the season , I like many others thought we’d be cut away and gone but we absolutely aren’t , string 2 wins together and the whole thing changes .The results have all gone for us , some 10 results or so have ALL gone our way giving us a good sniff to get out of this . The rest is down to NUFC now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, GWN said: Mainly agree , however with recent events I disagree now it’s a massively tall order to stay up, we are halfway through the season , I like many others thought we’d be cut away and gone but we absolutely aren’t , string 2 wins together and the whole thing changes .The results have all gone for us , some 10 results or so have ALL gone our way giving us a good sniff to get out of this . The rest is down to NUFC now What I fear is one bad attitude coming in and derailing the dressing rooms fighting spirit. Sounds like he could do this, reading between the lines. Edited January 2, 2022 by Gawalls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Gawalls said: What I fear is one bad attitude coming in and derailing the dressing rooms fighting spirit. Sounds like he could do this, reading between the lines. Agree , I will however not lie and say he would “excite” me if signed . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpinho Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Has it been reported anywhere what PEA actually did to piss arteta off so much? Saw about the late back to training thing, but not much else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, GWN said: Mainly agree , however with recent events I disagree now it’s a massively tall order to stay up, we are halfway through the season , I like many others thought we’d be cut away and gone but we absolutely aren’t , string 2 wins together and the whole thing changes .The results have all gone for us , some 10 results or so have ALL gone our way giving us a good sniff to get out of this . The rest is down to NUFC now That's a fair point. With our bad start and our bad luck, I lean more towards us going down (but my expectations have been battered for the last 10+ years ) I hope we do get a couple of wins and build some momentum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Thorpinho said: Has it been reported anywhere what PEA actually did to piss arteta off so much? Saw about the late back to training thing, but not much else. He got 3 strikes, one was for posting a picture of himself getting a tattoo and just general poor discipline Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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