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Arsenal Confirm Sale!! Ready to bid for Two Germans, One Pole and a Welshman?

Posted on by rico

Morning all,

Happy Easter Monday, hope you are not all feeling nauseous after consuming too much chocolate…..

It’s also April Fools Day, hence the headline which does actually have an element of truth to it as the big sale is already on here

Gossip day today.

The newspapers have gone into overdrive over the weekend and I have to be honest, I kind of wish they’d finally turn out to get something right.

The first is a triple swoop on the German league.

Arsenal plan £70m Bundesliga raid for Mario Goetze, Lars Bender and Robert Lewandowski were the weekend headlines…..

Not only are we about to hit the German league, we are ready to go back to the Championship and make an offer for Crystal Palace’s young Welsh ­star Jonathan Williams.    

Mario Goetze  – an attacking midfielder who can play left or right wing. He’s still only 20 years old and I know a few fans who would love to see him in red and white.

Lars Bender –  he’s known to be a great tackler, a great passer of the ball who has a fantastic eye for a pass and great anticipation. Remind you of someone French we once had a few years back? He’s just 23 years old…

Robert Lewandowski – Striker, with slightly better than a goal every other game ratio for his current club. He’s not German though, he Polish but he’s good. Very good and we won’t be the only side interested in signing him, if indeed we are of course.

If we signed those three above, I’d cope with us signing Jonathan Williams from Crystal Palace, wouldn’t you?

But I don’t think that story would hold any truth to it. Williams is just 19 years old, he’s an attacking midfielder who can play wide and we have that kind of player at his kind of age in abundance don’t we?

Yes, maybe I should have said the same about Goetze, but he’s a German International, and he’s good. Very good!

I doubt Arsene Wenger or Stan Kroenke would be so adventurous/ambitious in a transfer window but never say never, after all, this is the summer it’s all meant to change… (Cough)

Before then though, we have the last few fixtures to contend with and Arsene Wenger is demanding that the team focuses on delivering consistency and quality during the run-in.

We have the experience, we have done it before and is what we want to do again, I am sure we will, but it demands a lot of dedication and nerves until the end.

But let’s just take care of the way we play, take care of our spirit and give it our all.

The club are really pumping up this race to the top four aren’t they, even Giroud has joined in saying that ‘we are used to finishing well’, jeepers, the guy has not been involved in this before in an Arsenal shirt.

Finishing top four really seems to matter to Arsene Wenger and the rest of the board doesn’t it?

Anyone would think there was a trophy for it…….

That’s it for this Easter, have a good day whatever you are up to…..

rico

0 thoughts on “Arsenal Confirm Sale!! Ready to bid for Two Germans, One Pole and a Welshman?”

  8. Adam says:

    I am really looking forward to signing those players. Once you add Cavani and Falcao we should be better next season. Imagine Gervinho picks the ball up deep within his own half, plays a one-two with Ramsey wide on the left before knocking it to Hans German. He beats another 4 players with consummate ease then crosses it for a flying header from Lewandowski who has already scored 16 goals in his first 2 matches.
    I can’t wait.

  9. rico says:

    You are an old cynic Adam, can’t think why 😉

    I thought Ramsey did well on Saturday, like to see him do as well when we face Everton and Man Utd…

  10. Adam says:

    In the second half he was ok Rico. The first half was an object lesson in sideways football.
    Great news that a self confessed fascist, fond of giving fist-clenched Nazi salutes, has become manager of Sunderland.
    Really moves the spirit of the game onto a new level I think. So, my suggestion for Mugabe as our new manager wasn’t so wide of the mark. Pity Joe Stalin isn’t around any more really.
    Moi- a cynic

  14. rico says:

    Seems like you might be right – everyone is still hugging their duvets. Don’t blame them though, if it wasn’t for my chickens, so would I be ….

    😆 Re Di Canio. I really hope he takes them down to the Championship….

  17. Adam says:

    Just off to eat a dozen Cadbury Creme Eggs to maintain my Easter cholesterol levels. Back soon. 🙂

  23. Scott from Oz says:

    They certainly give us something to talk about, at least.
    Any of those three from the German league would help us.
    Two would be better.
    3 would……never happen 🙂

  24. rico says:

    Can’t see us getting Lewandowski as he wants to go to Manure but the other two are a possibility is SK/AW really intend to show some ambition this summer….

  26. rico says:

    I don’t like Creme Eggs, rather sickly…

    Good Adam, about time too…

    Seriously, those players can be bought, but only if we offer the right deals… That’s where it goes wrong…

  27. rico says:

    We have snow here and it looks like it could get heavy as the day goes on, so off out with Fido….

    Back in a bit….

  28. Scott from Oz says:

    Borussia may have had their little run for a while.
    Fingers crossed Wenger will finally spend.
    If so, anything is possible.
    Adam, i always see you as the faith restorer 🙂

  30. potter says:

    Maybe Wenger should be advising Diaby to take coaching badges retire him and take the insurance . It’s go to be a better return than any prospective transfer fee.

  31. urielkalu says:

    Second team, szey, williams, mart, vam, moreal, arteta, frimpong, nasri, walcot, giroud, podoski

  32. Scott from Oz says:

    Adam, we are just delusional fools, the pair of us lol.
    Potter, he’d trip over a bloody cone though and sue the club for millions!!

  33. keith says:

    ur all delusional fools if ye think we will sign any of those players,faith restorer,ha blind faith more like,same thing this time next year, same thing this time last year. wake up!

  34. southyorkshiregunner says:

    What did I say yesterday ……?

    Wenger – We could have scored even more
    Arteta – Family time relaxed our minds
    Ramsey – We have changed our approach
    Wenger – Gervinho will get better and better

    Bullshit on dot.com ……

  35. southyorkshiregunner says:

    rico says:
    April 1, 2013 at 10:04 am

    That’s why we won’t sign Bender or Stevie Capoue. It would hold Diaby back

  37. southyorkshiregunner says:

    Nice gesture on dot.com

    Obviously very much hand picked

    Fans show support to injured Diaby

    Here are a selection of them:
    @ConorDOfficial
    Just seen what the @Arsenal lads had on the training top before the game #RESPECT lovely touch #GetWellSoonAbou @m8arteta @AndrArshavin23

    @Yanuar_Official
    The Arsenal players are such a collective bunch! All wearing #GetWellSoonAbou t-shirts! #AFCvRFC #afc #Arsenal #TeamSpirit

    @Cescgunner
    Time for Arsenal! Do us proud and give us 3 points for Abou 😉 #GetWellSoonAbou

    @rosidwasiun
    keep smile… and #GetWellSoonAbou

    @jeancaldwell
    We are so cute with the #GetWellSoonAbou warm up shirts hehehe #COYG

    @_arjungupta
    I still stand by Abou Diaby #GetWellSoonAbou

    @idinpirasteh
    @AbouVDIABY You’re an inspiration. Come back to us as soon as you can, we #gooners love you! #GetWellSoonAbou

    @DaveToffy
    Terrible news for @AbouVDIABY. Wish you all the best in your recovery! Stay strong! #GetWellSoonAbou #Arsenal

    @MathiasBrslid
    Words cannot express how unfair this is. #GetWellSoonAbou

    ‏@bobdoogg
    it’s so hard to hear what’s happened to our soulja, but im sure he will fight to come back again, we all with u Diaby #getwellsoonAbou

    @muhanad_gunner7
    @AbouVDIABY I will pray for you my brother! Stay strong, inshaallah you will come back stronger!! #GetWellSoonAbou

    @DazzaB94
    @Arsenal Come on Diaby, he’ll be back and better than ever! Get back soon as and show us all how good you are #GetWellSoonAbou @AbouVDIABY

    @zahid13rahim
    #GetWellSoonAbou wish you all the best! allez abou!! keep spirit!

    @Ikeluvai1
    You’ve always shown us what it means to play for the team you love,always giving the best when fit. #GetWellSoonAbou

    @gillianmusic
    #GetWellSoonAbou keep your head up, pray and strive for greatness. Its in you. Your time will definitely come.

    @Nabiel_H
    insyallah you overcome this injury, @AbouVDIABY. never let your head down, stay positive. you can do this. keep the faith #GetWellSoonAbou

    @filleeK
    #GetWellSoonAbou You´ve done it before, you can do it again! Fight for the fans who look up to you, but mostly for yourself! @AbouVDIABY
    @indragooners
    Sad to heard about Diaby’s horrible injury, #GetWellSoonAbou @AbouVDIABY

    @christovisvim
    #GetWellSoonAbou hope to see you at the emirates fit and playing again!

    @goodnessumoren
    Its disheartening and depressing to hear, but just know that everyone all over the world, sincerely wish you well. #GetWellSoonAbou

    @FlertZuka
    #GetWellSoonAbou We love you

    @KaranGooner14
    Abou I wish you a very speedy recovery! We need your Vieira presence back in midfield as soon as possible. #GetWellSoonAbou

    @AllThingsArsen
    @AbouVDIABY remember, we’re not just a team we’re a family and just like a family we’re there through good times and bad #GetWellSoonAbou

    @TheknackersYard Look forward to seeing you Abou.

    @IslingtonHSBC Milk it for as long as you can Abou.

    @DidierDeschamps First name on the team sheet Abou

    @NashuaGunner Dream about you every night Abou and making that killer pass at me

  38. southyorkshiregunner says:

    Wenger wants Gervinho to relax Sky Sports 09:17

    He relaxes anymore he’d be in a coma

  39. frednerk says:

    A goal 2 assists Gervinho
    Geezer could’nt trap a bag of cement,
    makes me laugh,watching him run around with his head down.

    Sorry for being so cynical,the goal looked offside,
    and in my opinion hit him on the boot and went in,
    not sure who was more surprised.
    Once again we have wenger singing his praises,
    and blaming us for a negative atmosphere,
    You could’nt make it up could you.

    He tops it all off with Diaby:
    “I hope he will not give up and will continue.
    To do what.

  42. Scott from Oz says:

    Some narks on today.
    We lose…we suck.
    We win…we still suck lol.
    Some Gooners wold boo Santa Claus 🙂

  44. Scott from Oz says:

    Rico, i reckon Keith has an issue with his head being stuck somewhere the sun doesn’t shine.

  48. southyorkshiregunner says:

    We win – it’s great, Scott….
    It’s the delusional aftermath of comments on dot.com that riles me…
    ….. And Santa Claus is ace … but I know him as Father Christmas. Top guy.

  50. Scott from Oz says:

    Syg, i am not really sure players can say any diffent though.
    Even when they lose, they can’t really come out and bag the club or other players though.
    Awkward position for them.
    Father Christmas hey…..put in a good word and tell him what we Gooners want in he summer mate 🙂
    Night all.
    Easter break is over!!

  53. southyorkshiregunner says:

    Scotty – The players should KEEP STUM. SAY NOTHING. They would be appreciated far more …. And Wenger’s comments re: Gervais …. Totally unnecessary.

    “Arsene,” asked John Motson. “How do you think Gervinho did today?”
    “He’s part of the team that won four goals to one – end of…. Next question please.”

    That would be better.

  61. stevepalmer1 says:

    Afternoon All,
    Nice post Rico, you mention the top 4 and you say that the Arsenal manager and the board may see this as a trophy, well in their eyes it is £30 million is the prize at stake, win that and we may not have to sell our best players whoever that may be. I laugh, we have just gone through a transfer window and came out with an unheard of left back, and now were being linked with 3 players that we can’t afford. Pie in the sky with this lot we have in charge. As an Arsenal supporter i have resigned myself to watching other teams play semi finals and finals, Knowing full well that my own team are far from producing the quality needed to win enough games to reach a final. Our defence leaks goals in nearly every game our midfield can pass to the other side all day long and our forwards need 10 chances to score one goal, We are a long way off winning anything and top 4 is not a trophy its a failure.

  64. W.A.T.H says:

    I am thinking someone has hidden the GG in SP’s house…. He really isn’t a happy bunny lately…..

    I’ll send you some Steve and I suggest you hide it away mate before others steal it…!

  66. Joywedsjeff says:

    Surely SP, that unheard of leftback is a very good one… So Rednose season ends on april 1st. He and Rvp must be very happy fools afterall they have a trophy to claim. Hope it’s not going to be at the Erms

  68. rico says:

    jeff, hopefully will be won before then. Then we batter them…

    My own view is our left back is pretty darn good, Spanish international and not without good reason….

  69. stevepalmer1 says:

    Joyweds, Hands up mate, yeh he looks sound i’ll give you that, but we needed a DM even a keeper and def a striker thats why we will get nothing as usual. Cheers Wath look forward to it arriving then i can really sulk 🙂 But boy am i smiling after that result i hate them both but UTD even more and RVP got what he desrved.

  70. rico says:

    Summer Sp, that’s when it’s all going to happen, well, according to Gazidis and all the positive fans say 😉

  72. Joywedsjeff says:

    Yeah Rico… The summer of our dreams. If we get more than two players i will be surprised.

  73. potter says:

    Best result for us in the quest for the euphemistic trophy, another game for Chelsea to negotiate and maybe a few more hamstrings to pull.

  76. W.A.T.H says:

    Potter, think most of us feeling exactly the same mate and have been for yonks…. Woll won’t stretch enough to be pulled over my eyes…! A few decent results won’t solve the problem not will finishing 4th… We need to see a lot more than that but alas we won’t find out until the close season IF this is the summer the worm actually turns.

  77. potter says:

    True it’s all been said and now we just have to wait and support what we have. I never want to see an Arsenal team lose so if they are wearing the shirt , they get my support.

  78. W.A.T.H says:

    Agreed Potter same with those divs that boo a player… For me you never boo anyone in the shirt… slag them off after or in the pub or on a blog as you have the right as a paying punter but never when they on the pitch if does no good what so ever but then many will say how else do you get your point across to the powers that be and that is also quite a valid point. Not easy.

  79. agirlagunner says:

    Boooooo! How is everyone? rico, I think we are always ready to make derisory bids. 😀 Hahaha. What we are never ready for is the actual purchase of marquee players. 😉 🙂

    SSP, it is quite unlike you to be gloom and doom. 😛 😛 Howdy?

    Hola, WATH! Hi, Potter. 🙂

  80. W.A.T.H says:

    Evening AGAG, I’m running low on stock now have just sent a crate of GG round to SP to cheers him up and now I am down to my last 15 cases… won’t last long so best I get an email off to France pronto for a delivery.

  81. agirlagunner says:

    WATH, I’m sure the “last 15 cases” bit is true. 😛 Just go to Paris, WATH. 😉 Then take a side trip to Bordeaux, Champagne, Alsace… You know you want to. 😉

    SSP, you have something to tide you over until the next match. 😉

  82. W.A.T.H says:

    I always get stuck in Champagne AGAG…………… Delivery is far easier so it’s always done via email 😉

  83. agirlagunner says:

    Ha, WATH– somehow, I knew that. You should study to become a sommelier. It always makes me laugh, when I eat somewhere fancy, get the sommelier to make recommendations, and order soda. 🙂 🙂

    I see our boys are talking the talk again. 😕 That always annoys me, I have to admit.

  85. stevepalmer1 says:

    Hiya Agag, Yes your right ever since we got dumped out of the last contest i have been a bit down i must admit. 8 years has had its toll but as soon as these last few games are over, we go back to square one again and were back in the mix. Although a lifetime supporter of the men in London red and white and a touch of blue, “i ask you blue where the hell did that come from. Maybe our new strip will be more to the Arsenals traditional colours”.Anyway i can only hope that a massive shake up, will bring back backbone Belief and Honour and above all a team who can play together.

  86. potter says:

    I prefer to cross the Pyrenees and head for San Sadurni and buy a better quality Cava from Codorniu ,something like their ” Anna “, Have to say I can’t be discerning enough to notice the difference. Most of the maiden Aunt fraternity however that I have taken to the Caves prefer the sweeter Grand Cremat.

    Still it’s all bubbles I suppose.

    Hi Agag.

  87. potter says:

    Have to say Steve when I first watched The Arsenal in the early sixties we often had blue and white hooped socks.

  88. agirlagunner says:

    34 to 35 degrees C in the daytime, Adam. Ick.

    SSP, I think we are all pretty depressed about it. Out of all competitions so early into the second half of the season. 🙁 Some GG will cheer you up, I think. Lots will dull the pain. WATH has sent you a crate, I believe. 😀

    potter, lady rico is the cava connoisseur in here. 😀 They are all equally fizzy and lovely as far as I’m concerned.

  89. stevepalmer1 says:

    Agag, just the thought of that arriving from that most benevolent nice guy Wath, has lifted my spirits no end, i will still shout for the boys even though they have that touch of blue, till the very last kick of the season, top 4 or not will never make my support weaken, i know we can come back i know we will win things about as sure as i am of that ten cases arriving. 🙂

  92. W.A.T.H says:

    Did SP mention something about ten cases arriving…………? I think he has maybe become slightly delusional on his excitement 🙂

  99. stevepalmer1 says:

    Sorry Wath just come to after a little nap, Figure of speech Wath 10 cases, 🙂 wouldn’t want to deprive a bottle of GG away from such a good home. I have my own and don’t like to share it, keep a bottle of cheap stuff for visitors, just happy we don’t have too many. 🙂

  101. W.A.T.H says:

    The best one Steve is put a bottle of the el cheapo voka in an old bottle of GG and see the people all excited when I give them a drop yet none have a clue they drinking Bulgarian badger wee wee….

  106. stevepalmer1 says:

    Evening Adam and Rico, Wath i usually make sure the bottles go discreetly in the bin wouldn’t want the neighbours knowing i buy it, where i live that would only entice break ins. 🙂

  107. Adam says:

    The Halloumi survives another day then. 🙂
    Wath and Steve. I don’t know anything about Vodka but asked a friend who likes the stuff and he recommended a brand called Uluvka. Heard of it?

  108. rico says:

    None of either Wath 😉

    Steve, take them to the bottle bank, then no-one see’s the recycling bin 😉

  110. rico says:

    It does Adam. But won’t be for too much longer 😉

    Uluvka – I am sure I have seen that in Aldi Adam..

  111. W.A.T.H says:

    Heard of it Adam and seen the bottle which is pretty mad but not had any….! Maybe I should put that right I’ll let you know as and when I do.

  113. stevepalmer1 says:

    Got to say Adam, Wath and i don’t always share the same views on Arsenal. but his choice of Vodka is pretty special. 🙂

  116. W.A.T.H says:

    SP, I must try the flavoured GG’s I am told by a good friend and drinking buddy they are awesome…! I’ll keep you posted Adam it’s now on my to do list..! Rather my to buy list. Adam I bet the pikeys have a field day in that Lidl’s…..

  119. rico says:

    Oi, that is very unfair on both Aldi and Lidil. We all know they prefer Waitrose, is easier to shoplift in there stores…

  122. W.A.T.H says:

    Cheers Adam, you and Mrs A enjoy your evening… thats if she lets you out the shed of course….

  123. Scott from Oz says:

    Morning all.
    Yanited are out out, hey.
    Brilliant…just bloody brilliant 🙂
    Who watched it?
    I watched the first half only…that was torture enough.
    Out of interest, did anyone notice Chicharitos shot at around the 40 minute mark??
    These bloody balls being used today are pathetic.
    Cech had it covered immediately it left the boot and was nearly made to look an idiot.

  124. stevepalmer1 says:

    Night Adam, cuddle up on the sofa sounds good mate. 🙂 night all off to get ready for Broadchurch Mrs loves it, just glad my sofa’s a long un 🙂

  127. rico says:

    Hi Scott, I watched quite a bit of that game, what a stunning goal by Ba.. And a couple of great saves by Cech

    Great to see the old Badger miss a clear cut header too 😉

  128. W.A.T.H says:

    I won’t watch anyone else Scott……….. Very blinkered I know but am at the stage where I could not give a 4 X for anyone else only thing that bothers me is Arsenal…! More games for the Chavs could help us long as they don’t end up winning it.

  129. emma says:

    Samba is having a mare. £100k a week. Arry knows how to waste triffic money. So sad for Fernandez who had to cough out money for this bunch of players. QPR will go into administration. Damage has already being done by Mark Hughes only to be compounded by Mr. triffick Harry

  131. rico says:

    emma – good. Arry should have ‘gone down’ when he was in court, maybe with Qpr he finally will 😉

  134. W.A.T.H says:

    Prob would of done us a few seasons back when he was still hungry to play but now maybe all that money means he don’t care any more..?

  136. rico says:

    Or he just knows Qpr are a lost cause Wath and can’t be bothered?

    But he’d be 4th choice with us Ts, not a bad one eh 😉

  137. emma says:

    rico – 🙂
    Samba is just there to pick his £££££. What a lazy effort he put in to prevent the cross that led to the 3rd goal. Samba cannot make a 3yard pass and that’s why AW never bought him 🙂

  138. emma says:

    rico – No way he would have being an arsenal player. He can fit into teams like Stoke or any team coached by allardyce. He is a player that cannot bring the ball out of the defence but just clear or balloon the ball when it gets to the 18yard

  139. tsgh says:

    4th choice definitely worth a punt but not at 100k p/w. I would rather AW went for someone like Lee Peltier of Leeds…

  140. rico says:

    emma – there was a time when Samba reminded me of Sol. I kind of agree with Wath, we missed the right time to buy, and that was when he was ready to move from B’burn…

    But that ship has long sailed and there are better players out there…

  143. Scott from Oz says:

    Wath, i very, very rarely watch anyone else play, but 10.25 pm kick off with nothing else on made it bearable….just.
    I missed the goal Rico.
    On Cechs saves, what did you think about the shot i mentioned, Rico?
    It was a clean strike and just swerved both ways, but the ball had no spin on it.
    They are just crap.
    Cech was lucky he was moving to his left and stuck his leg back to the right.
    The movement that really troubles the keeper is a shot straight at him that suddenly moves away from him late.
    What year is this again?
    Can’t they get a ball that flies true?

  144. rico says:

    That’s me done folks.

    Have a good evening whatever you get up to…

    Stay safe folks, nighty nighty all…

    Til tomorrow 😉

  145. rico says:

    Poor old Warnock emma 😉

    Scott – I don’t really study the ball, just check to see if it hits the net 😉

    Gone now….

  147. tsgh says:

    Warnock again…?

    Night Rico…

    The bridge was tense today… the fans have no believe in the team apart from Lampard and Tom Terry…

    Scott… your compatriot is still going strong… he just saved a pen…

  152. emma says:

    tsgh – Ruiz is a good player, other than that I think he will still be a fulham player next season

  153. Scott from Oz says:

    Ginge, Schwarzer is just a legend.
    132 years old, the ultimate professional, a Gooner and a fantastic man to boot.

  155. emma says:

    tsgh – The only problem he has is he doesn’t turn up consistently enough for him to get a move. Still think he needs one more season with fulham

  160. Scott from Oz says:

    Schwarzer is definitely a Gooner.
    Mate, his old man reckons Mark was devastated when the transfer to us fell through a few years back.
    No glory hunting…..he just wanted to play for Arsenal.

  163. potter says:

    Also looks like the board forced his sale from us Lee. Should be interesting on the various blogs today , especially the blame the omnipotent Wenger ones.

  165. Adam says:

    Morning Lee. That could be Nasri shit stirring. And with one year left on his contract, selling the pig-faced worm was probably the right decision. How much was he going to put into that last season?

  166. Lee says:

    Morning Adam, how are you? I thought I’d be clever and run a half marathon with Mrs L on Good Friday, I’ve lost two toe nails and have shin splints!Oh and I can just about go up and down stairs!!
    Na$ri is dead to me!

  168. Adam says:

    Blimey Lee. How much training did you do for that? Take it easy mate.
    I just read that Nasri has scored one more goal than Chamakh this season which means not very many at all. It’s just the papers shit stirring. The usual stuff I think. Arseblog has an excellent take on the whole deal. We can blame the Syrup for many things but, for me, he gets a pass on this one.

  169. Adam says:

    Scott. Morning mate. It’s to deflect attention away from the fact that he is a fat, lazy dickhead that just got slaughtered by his manager and looks like he’ll be looking for a new club soon.

  171. Scott from Oz says:

    I reckon that is a fairly accurate analysis Adam.
    Fancy saying you want to punch a player though…Mancini is a class act, though at least he picked an easy target!!

  173. rico says:

    Morning all.

    Lee, you must have been mad to do that, but hats off to you, and to Mrs Lee of course, the more sensible one of the two of you…..

  175. Lee says:

    Rico, you don’t know the pain I’ve been in….even the most normal day to day functions have been extremely difficult!

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