aaron Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 £30m bid has gone in apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Not sure about this one. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted August 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, StevO said: Not sure about this one. I hope its a smokescreen for Zaha because this is Walcott 2.0. THIRTY FUCKING MILLION. He's Gash DavisJD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Shite I'd much rather have Traore as a back up to Zaha if we're looking at cheaper options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Where’s he play on the left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Weird one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Fuck no. We rather sign no one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 I thought we had targets lined up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 The arse aren’t going to knock that money back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Been turned down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Clever Everton. Make an offer that you know will be turned down, just to let Palace know we have other targets. I hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 I like Iwobi. Think he’d be a cracking signing personally. Don’t think it’ll happen though. Steve_E, Bailey, AlbanyNYToffee and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49264873 - Bid rejected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 8 minutes ago, c1982 said: I like Iwobi. Think he’d be a cracking signing personally. Don’t think it’ll happen though. Same here. Surprised at the negativity, I think he's a fantastic player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, Isaiah said: Same here. Surprised at the negativity, I think he's a fantastic player. I would actually be ok with Iwobi, he got 7 assists last season which is good, plus he is young. A more advanced version of Lookman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 25 minutes ago, c1982 said: I like Iwobi. Think he’d be a cracking signing personally. Don’t think it’ll happen though. I’m not alone then. Not seen much of him but when I’ve seen him play, he’s always looked a handful and works hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 David Ornstein ✔@bbcsport_david As per others, Everton £30m bid for Alex Iwobi rejected. Made to Arsenal today & knocked back. Expected to return with improved offer but likely need £40m+ to be accepted. 23yo not agitating but would go if deal agreed. #EFC interest recent & is in addition to Wilfied Zaha #CPFC So Iwobi is in addition to Zaha? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 3 hours ago, aaron said: I hope its a smokescreen for Zaha because this is Walcott 2.0. THIRTY FUCKING MILLION. He's Gash agreed, i don't like any of the arse wingers ox walcott iwobi they are all crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 35 apps 3 goals 7 assists. that is not 30m return, we got bernard for free and he had similar stats. nathan redmond similar stats he ain't worth 30m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, markjazzbassist said: 35 apps 3 goals 7 assists. that is not 30m return, we got bernard for free and he had similar stats. nathan redmond similar stats he ain't worth 30m. That are poor stats, although he was the only Arsenal player to look dangerous when we beat them at Goodison this season, with his age he might be worth a punt, is he left footed mainly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Wiggytop said: That are poor stats, although he was the only Arsenal player to look dangerous when we beat them at Goodison this season, with his age he might be worth a punt, is he left footed mainly? A right footer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, Wiggytop said: That are poor stats, although he was the only Arsenal player to look dangerous when we beat them at Goodison this season, with his age he might be worth a punt, is he left footed mainly? Very tricky with the ball from what I know and good at driving it forward. The knock is that he lacks end product but at 23 it's still quite possible he could develop there. I see on the Arsenal forum that many people think he'd be good as a 10. Given that we are linked to Doucoure and that we are apparently pursuing Zaha AND Iwobi I wonder if he's seen as competition/eventual replacement for Siggy as opposed to a full-time winger. Silva seems to value versatility very highly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Im a bit of a fence sitter with him. I think he improved a lot last year and started to look as though he was maturing as a footballer but £30million is a LOT of money. I think its clear we are after someone who can beat a man and be direct when looking at the bids for both him and Zaha but I know I would much rather have the latter. Sibdane and Newty82 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, Bailey said: Im a bit of a fence sitter with him. I think he improved a lot last year and started to look as though he was maturing as a footballer but £30million is a LOT of money. I think its clear we are after someone who can beat a man and be direct when looking at the bids for both him and Zaha but I know I would much rather have the latter. I guess the question is would you rather have Iwobi and 40m or so? The net impact may be greater w/ the extra money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 minute ago, SpartyBlue said: I guess the question is would you rather have Iwobi and 40m or so? The net impact may be greater w/ the extra money. I would rather have the best player available. It's not my money and I want my team to win the league no matter the cost. Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 Just now, SpartyBlue said: I guess the question is would you rather have Iwobi and 40m or so? The net impact may be greater w/ the extra money. I guess that depends on what £40mil can buy you... Im not sure these days! My view would be that we were more likely to break the top 6 with Zaha than we would with Iwobi. I don't know how much extra that would get us in prize money and TV revenue (including Europa). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 30 minutes ago, Wiggytop said: That are poor stats, although he was the only Arsenal player to look dangerous when we beat them at Goodison this season, with his age he might be worth a punt, is he left footed mainly? About 15 of those appearances were as sub, so figures not that bad. Still want Zaha tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 35 minutes ago, SpartyBlue said: I guess the question is would you rather have Iwobi and 40m or so? The net impact may be greater w/ the extra money. i don't like either but id take Zaha over Iwobi any day. If we have to have one Zaha is the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 He’s a bit of a meh signing. He won’t be a starter I wouldn’t have thought over Bernie so why bother? I’d rather have bowler on the bench and save the dough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 7, 2019 Report Share Posted August 7, 2019 I know bowler has gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 The Iwobi deal is going through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 This could be a great signing in my opinion! London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 What about the defence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, Finn balor said: What about the defence? We’ll just out score the opposition and it won’t matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, Finn balor said: What about the defence? Gbamin in an emergency, markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, c1982 said: This could be a great signing in my opinion! Agreed. Another right footer though. 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, Finn balor said: What about the defence? Holgate, Mina, Keane, Gbamin worst case. Maybe an opportunity for one of the kids to get a chance? Not ideal but could be worse. Hoping it’s Keane and Holgate as the starting pair though I doubt it. Definitely not Rojo though, deal fell through at the last minute (again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 please no, fail the medical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, Bill said: Gbamin in an emergency, This. Should be alright until January barring some bad injury luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Wonder if we should've kept Pennington... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: please no, fail the medical Pretty decent player really and half the price of Zaha. OK with me this one. Gwlad all over, Steve_E, MikeO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 When I seen him last year, he looked good. It was limited appearances though. Could be a very astute signing. It's a funny one. I can't help but feel we've left things late and are gonna get our pants pulled down no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 35m is a joke for this guy. he's worse than walcott and walcott cost us 20m. not happy with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Its the £70m they wanted for Zaha that's the joke. Matt, Gwlad all over, MikeO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: 35m is a joke for this guy. he's worse than walcott and walcott cost us 20m. not happy with this Completely different player. Bailey, Steve_E, MikeO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: 35m is a joke for this guy. he's worse than walcott and walcott cost us 20m. not happy with this Definitely don't agree. Walcott is a pace merchant who has used his speed to beat players his entire career. I'm not a fan of Iwobi per se, but he definitely has more technique than Walcott. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, c1982 said: Completely different player. just seen he's only 23 years old, that's the silver lining i'm holding onto, he will grow into a nice player. cause when i watched him last year he was anonymous, hoping to be proved very wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: just seen he's only 23 years old, that's the silver lining i'm holding onto, he will grow into a nice player. cause when i watched him last year he was anonymous, hoping to be proved very wrong Arsenal opinions seem pretty divided. I think they all recognize his talent but he apparently lacks some end product. Quite a few think he could be a good #10. He definitely will add creative flair. This will come down to whether that will ultimately result in production. Not there yet but at 25 or 26 who knows. 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, markjazzbassist said: just seen he's only 23 years old, that's the silver lining i'm holding onto, he will grow into a nice player. cause when i watched him last year he was anonymous, hoping to be proved very wrong He was there best player against us at Goodison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartyBlue Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Oh man, maybe he will be the polarizing figure we lack with the departure of Gana. Great job by Brands to get someone in for that vital role immediately. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Matt said: He was there best player against us at Goodison ...they were pretty shit against us at Goodison! Not a great persuader that one Matthew!!! markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Newty82 said: ...they were pretty shit against us at Goodison! Not a great persuader that one Matthew!!! I knew someone was going to say that. I’ll rephrase, he was the only one I was worried about when they played at Goodison. Came on and gave us something to actually worry about for 20mins. £40m according to the BBC. Bit steep... Newty82 and Wiggytop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 He's hit and miss from what I've seen, but that's not atypical for wingers. Could say the same about any of our wingers. It's a position where you need to have options so you can insert whoever is hot at moment. 35 I think will be the upfront price, and that's not absurd in this market. It's the 8m of 5 years ago. Not sure about his wages though, just hope he's not put at the top of the pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Is disappointing if we’ve had all summer to buy the right player and he is what we end up with. The balance of the squad needed a left footer so it’s left me confused. I haven’t seen a lot of him so I’ll be happy to be proved wrong markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Matt said: I knew someone was going to say that. I’ll rephrase, he was the only one I was worried about when they played at Goodison. Came on and gave us something to actually worry about for 20mins. £40m according to the BBC. Bit steep... Playing with you. It is a steep price but, again, the market is chaotic and I doubt us fans will ever get our heads around It! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, Newty82 said: Playing with you. It is a steep price but, again, the market is chaotic and I doubt us fans will ever get our heads around It! Oh I know, should’ve made a bet with myself that you’d be the smart arse to point it out Newty82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Matt said: Oh I know, should’ve made a bet with myself that you’d be the smart arse to point it out Didn't want to let you down. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 does he prefer to play on the right or left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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