One shouldn't be judged based on just one incident. John Terry has been left on his backside countless times and Rio Ferdinand has been made to look like a bird watcher by countless looping balls. But they are still quality defenders nonetheless. Even the best of defenders make mistakes and are prone to 1 or 2 bad games from time to time. To be honest I'd be happy if we get Alex. Could prove to be the perfect foil for Vermaelen.

However, despite last night's performance I still rate Koscielny. I feel he was rushed back a little too early from his injury and he didn't look a 100% fit. A Stepanovs-esque perfromance from Djourou didn't help either.

This post has been edited by sigheart: Aug 29 2011, 10:49 PM

I think I'm posting this for the 5th time. The signing of M'Vila is perhaps one of the unlikeliest from the list of players we are being linked with simply because he is cup-tied for the UCL.

According to a BBC journo the deal with Santos has all but been agreed subject to a medical and agreeing personal terms.

Park still has a few things to sort out.

https://twitter.com/#!/bbcsport_david

Btw it seems Elia is on his way as well. Juve has made an offer as well but has declared he would rather come to us.

Word going around we seem to have made an enquiry about Benayoun and a double bid for both Alex and Malouda also. Liverpool are also said to be interested in Benayoun.

This post has been edited by sigheart: Aug 30 2011, 10:50 AM

15m is the potential full price including those top ups, clauses and what not for Ox-Tail soup. For all we know we might not need to pay that much and I doubt we will anyway so IMO we got him at a fair price.

I feel Hazard is a tad overhyped and overrated. If you look at the numbers for last season on paper it looks like we got the better player in the form of Gervinho. I am not saying Hazard is a bad player, a player with huge potential certainly but I just don't think he is worth the 30m at the moment. Certainly not for a player who has just had one good season.

Unfortunately Scott Parker seems to be the target for Spurs at the moment and I think its highly likely he would sign for them.

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Added on August 30, 2011, 2:06 pmA few UK Gooners has reported seeing a bunch of journos camping in front of the Emirates

Word on twitter from them is they are expecting something big is gonna happen. A world class midfielder is the word making rounds amongst the journos but no names were given. I just hope this is true. We really need a big signing to galvanize everyone associated with the club at the moment.

This post has been edited by sigheart: Aug 30 2011, 02:07 PM

Ya wei could be something big going on diam-diam behind the scenes we do not know of. Even the news of Park and Santos came out of the blue with no indication or anything whatsoever.

Did you see the date that article was posted?

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Added on August 30, 2011, 5:02 pmPlease see the date that article was posted -.-

This post has been edited by sigheart: Aug 30 2011, 05:02 PM

LOLLLL sorry can't help it.

I'm loving every minute of this transfer window. I've never been in a transfer window as exciting as this. Well probably only when we signed Arshavin.

Yeah in a way Man Utd could pay the price for thrashing us. Could be a blessing in disguise. Imagine if the thrashing was in lets say March or April =.=

There is word that we have had a 40m euro bid knocked back by Dortmund for Gotze. If this much still couldn't get him then I guess that is that for Gotze.

Cole has joined Lille though. Still a chance we might get Hazard.

There is always a chance we could meet them again in one of the Cup competitions not too mention our next meeting in January. It would be a whole different ball game when the time comes. And who knows we might just be able to beat them next time round.

1:25
Update: Werder Bremen defender Per Mertesacker is travelling to London to undergo a medical with Arsenal later today.

All but done IMO unless he doesnt fail the medical.

More earlier updates:


11:47
Speculation: German daily Kicker claims that Arsenal have failed with a €40million bid for Borussia Dortmund's Mario Gotze.


11:38
News:
Park Chu-young's agent has shed light on why the striker decided to go to Arsenal when he appeared set for a move to Lille, describing the opportunity to join the Gunners as too good to turn down.

Haha guess I worded it a little wrong. Too excited! For all the years I've been an Arsenal supporter this is THE most intriguing transfer window!

Rejected already. Came out on Sky Sports updates about half an hour ago.

Here is the entry


11:47
Speculation: German daily Kicker claims that Arsenal have failed with a €40million bid for Borussia Dortmund's Mario Gotze.


This post has been edited by sigheart: Aug 30 2011, 09:35 PM

Yeap. Here you go:


11:47
Speculation: German daily Kicker claims that Arsenal have failed with a €40million bid for Borussia Dortmund's Mario Gotze.

Conflicting reports on the Cahill situation.


http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/08/30/arsenal-agree-14m-tr ansfer-fee-with-bolton-for-gary-cahill/



Arsenal have agreed a £14million fee with Bolton Wanderers for defender Gary Cahill.

The 25-year-old will now undergo a medical and discuss personal terms with the Gunners.

The England international has been on manager Arsene Wenger’s wanted list all summer and last week had £6million plus add-ons bid rejected by the Trotters.

But the clubs have agreed on a basic £10million fee, which could rise £4milllion, depending on Cahill’s success at the Emirates.

He had a release cluase in his contract for £17million but with only one-year remaining on the deal, Arsenal managed to persuade Bolton to sell for cheaper.

Cahill could now become Arsenal’s third defensive signing of the day following the acquisitions of Andre Santos and Per Mertesacker.

Santos, 28, has agreed a £6.2million move from Fenerbahce and will replace Gael Clichy in competing for the left-back position with Kieron Gibbs.

Mertesacker, 26, will complete his £6million from Werder Bremen once he arrives in London this afternoon for his medical.

Germany manager Joachim Low allowed the defender to leave the national squad to finalise personal terms.

Cahill and Mertesacker will now compete with each other along with Laurent Koscielny and Johan Djourou to play alongside first-choice Thomas Vermaelen.

Oh yeah and apprently Squillaci has been told he could find a new club either on loan or permanently. Arsene being brutal eh.

Can't help but chuckle at Van P's tweet

Persie_Official Robin van Persie
Welcome to Chu Young Park!

This post has been edited by sigheart: Aug 30 2011, 11:25 PM

This comment is full of win LOL

On the signing and unveiling of pictures of Park at Arse.com:

"I hope he develops an instant friendship with Gervinho. It'll be like Rush Hour"