tommylad111

I agree that he probably will be a top player, but at the moment his role as a substitute restricts any verdict that we can give on him.

One run doesn't make him a better alternative to Arteta.He has been a sub all season and had a couple of moments of brilliance.I wouldn't swap Arteta for him.I think Arteta's lack of form has been overstated and he is still our best player.Hopefully he will prove this for the rest of the season. If Arteta was english he would be in the England squad ahead of either Walcott or Lennon.And I can't take Everton Lad seriously after he described Walcott as a "great player".He hasn't come close to proving he has that level of ability.

I disagree with everything you have said there.He isn't that good on the ball, instead he delays delivering the ball and gets caught in possession frequently.Aside from the pass for Osman, which I admit was impressive, he hasn't proved a thing.The argument that he is injured and needs match fitness is false hope for me.The argument is disregarded when applied to Arteta, yet everyone clings to it where Fernandes is concerned. We do not know he is a quality midfielder and hence shouldn't sign him, based on cureent evidence.

Why does it amaze you?Ronaldinho has been awful this season and Totti has been brilliant.This is a none issue though as we will sign neither of them.

You would have Lennon and Walcott before Arteta?I think that's crazy.Neither of them are even nearly the finished product; particularly Walcott who hasn't really demonstrated his ability yet.Neither of them can cross the ball either.I do take the point that they are both prospects, but I wouldn't replace Arteta. He is our best player by a long way.Even in this, a poor season by his standards, facets of his play stand out such as his ability to retain possession, incredible first touch and impressive assist tally(9).He has been strangely ineffective from set pieces and his crossing has been patchy, but he is the best player in a good side.

Sums his attitude up for me.He is 22 and has already played at 4 clubs- he is more trouble than he is worth.Even laying aside his comments about playing for himself, he has been useless.I have noticed alot of people suggesting we may be4 paying £8 million or so for him in the summer.That is over double what I would pay for him.He is greedy, lazy, gives the ball away and can't tackle or track back.Let's get rid.