Finn balor Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I’m just hoping he was our number two option. I didn’t want to spend north end of £80 mill on Zaha. I want us to be buying players a tier below that we can improve so in that respect I’m happy. Marcel and Marco know a hell of a lot more than me so I go with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: With Silva saying he was one of our main targets maybe he wasn’t the panic signing some are thinking he is. Could be one of a few reasons he’s saying that though. Don’t really care why, just happy he signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 welcome alex! please prove me very wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: With Silva saying he was one of our main targets maybe he wasn’t the panic signing some are thinking he is. If he was one of our main targets why not get him in a lot earlier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, Finn balor said: If he was one of our main targets why not get him in a lot earlier? I think we might’ve still gone for him had Palace accepted the £52m plus players and it was to put pressure on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Well this appeared to come out of nowhere with no mention of it anywhere before yesterday. I wasn’t that excited by it yesterday but 24 hours is a long time in football and I’m much more positive now. Mainly as a 23 year old isn’t the end product so for the club he’s a solid purchase and fits the current ethos. Wiggytop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 If he was one of our main targets and presumably Zaha was first we should have had the price lined up as to what arsenal would accept if Zaha or whoever fell through. The fact that we got a bid knocked back a couple of days ago suggests not. I’ve been reading a few websites and one in particular said morishi is getting advice from a third party to buy a “marquee signing” this was when Costa was being bandied about. The site said if it happens brands and silva would be pissed off and it could cause friction. The whole Zaha deal doesn’t seem like a brands signing. Marco hasn’t spoke about him. The owebi deal feels like an Everton signing under brands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, Finn balor said: If he was one of our main targets and presumably Zaha was first we should have had the price lined up as to what arsenal would accept if Zaha or whoever fell through. The fact that we got a bid knocked back a couple of days ago suggests not. I’ve been reading a few websites and one in particular said morishi is getting advice from a third party to buy a “marquee signing” this was when Costa was being bandied about. The site said if it happens brands and silva would be pissed off and it could cause friction. The whole Zaha deal doesn’t seem like a brands signing. Marco hasn’t spoke about him. The owebi deal feels like an Everton signing under brands First bids are usually knocked back unless they’re too good to turn down/the club is in dire straits. Just basic negotiation strategy. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I'm more comfortable with this deal than the reported Zaha fee, we've now got a young and hungry front line, maybe lacking a bit of experience, but the pace up front will frighten many teams. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 27 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: With Silva saying he was one of our main targets maybe he wasn’t the panic signing some are thinking he is. Might have been a case where he was our identified target but then Zaha became a possibility and we though "Why not?" markjazzbassist and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, Finn balor said: If he was one of our main targets and presumably Zaha was first we should have had the price lined up as to what arsenal would accept if Zaha or whoever fell through. The fact that we got a bid knocked back a couple of days ago suggests not. I’ve been reading a few websites and one in particular said morishi is getting advice from a third party to buy a “marquee signing” this was when Costa was being bandied about. The site said if it happens brands and silva would be pissed off and it could cause friction. The whole Zaha deal doesn’t seem like a brands signing. Marco hasn’t spoke about him. The owebi deal feels like an Everton signing under brands Everton and credible reporters have all stated there was one bid a while back for 52m, they said no and we moved on. I think Brands and Silva would have liked Zaha had they said yes, never hurts to ask. Said no and they move to Iwobi. I don't get the Moshiri stuff, who was our marquee signing last window? Richarlison? the guy the media lambasted us for "overpaying" and breaking the market? he was from watford and had like 7 goals, hardly marquee. The journos just love to make stuff up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/iwobi-everton-arsenal-transfer-news-16716755.amp?__twitter_impression=true Steve_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, Cake said: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/iwobi-everton-arsenal-transfer-news-16716755.amp?__twitter_impression=true I think this is the transfer I’m most excited about Cake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 In Brands we trust Newty82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Good signing I guess. Fits the profile of what we are after. Looking forward to seeing his development and his skill set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 What we have now for this season is a fast young attacking front line. If we could have landed Zouma id fancy us for top four Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, Matt said: I think this is the transfer I’m most excited about I watched him in the recent ACN. The way he creates chances with his running and spacial awareness is brilliant. He's sometimes too quick with his passing, totally unexpected at times - a bit Deulofeu but without the swagger. He just gets on with it. He's 23 and was telling others where they should be without any prima donna about him. He's a proper team player. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I know Vids can make anybody look good but this fella isn't too bad....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUnderToff Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 He'll certainly hold on to the ball better than Walcott Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, Bill said: I know Vids can make anybody look good but this fella isn't too bad....... Big, strong, weird legs(!) and amazing feet but I hope he learns to do the tricks as and when is needed. Granted it’s a highlight reel but nearly all of them cut out before you see what happens after the trickery / final ball. Mind you, others that have gone on to be hugely successful did they when they were young too, it’ll come with experience - he’s got it all, just needs refining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Most assists in the team last season, twice as many as Ozil. Can certainly keep hold of the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Bill said: Most assists in the team last season, twice as many as Ozil. Can certainly keep hold of the ball. Oh I know, but that video doesn’t show that and it’s also very dependent on others being on the same wavelength as him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Btay said: Much rather iwobi @ 23 years old and 30mil over zaha and what was quoted. Everytime I’ve watched arsenal he’s been their bright spark - positive player. He will be better than Zaha’s current level at 26. Highly doubt that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Didn’t realise he’s the nephew of Jay-Jay Okocha! This got me reminiscing - “So good they named him twice” Newty82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 https://arsenal-mania.com/forum/threads/alex-iwobi-big-17-no-safety.1786/page-210 On the whole they're very positive comments. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 I was hesitant at first, since I had my hopes set on Zaha, but I've been watching highlights of him, and now I'm genuinely excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Lookman and 5.5m for Iwobi. Are you kidding me?! Marcel has been here a year...too early to suggest he have a statue outside Bramley Moore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Quite pleased by this signing. It's not just the player but the combination we'll have up front: young, tricky, fast. If Iwobi can gel with Richarlison, Kean, and Calvert-Lewin, we could be scoring a lot of goals this year. In fact, now that we haven't signed Zaha (worth half the quoted price), I think we've had a good window. I'm actually a fan of Lossl and think he's underrated. Kean will be exciting, for sure. I suspect Sidibe will be a good signing, this year's Zouma. Gbamin is perhaps the biggest unknown. Delph is the one question mark for me, but we shall see. The average age of our team will drop, so we have an eye for the future. Btay and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Aidan said: Highly doubt that Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 2 hours ago, barryj said: https://arsenal-mania.com/forum/threads/alex-iwobi-big-17-no-safety.1786/page-210 On the whole they're very positive comments. Wow their comments really surprised me; seemed they genuinely liked him as a player and person. After reading that I’m warming to the guy. 32 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: Quite pleased by this signing. It's not just the player but the combination we'll have up front: young, tricky, fast. If Iwobi can gel with Richarlison, Kean, and Calvert-Lewin, we could be scoring a lot of goals this year. In fact, now that we haven't signed Zaha (worth half the quoted price), I think we've had a good window. I'm actually a fan of Lossl and think he's underrated. Kean will be exciting, for sure. I suspect Sidibe will be a good signing, this year's Zouma. Gbamin is perhaps the biggest unknown. Delph is the one question mark for me, but we shall see. The average age of our team will drop, so we have an eye for the future. Agreed. I also like the shrewd lossl signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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