Arsenal Rumours Aug 28th – Bendtner, Chamakh, Isco, Mbiwa, Afellay and Cabaye

Posted on August 28, 2012 by admin

There are loads of Arsenal transfer rumours popping up as we enter the last few days of the transfer window, and today is no different. Come on Arsene, we’re all waiting for that “special player” you’ve promised us last week!

Well first of all let’s get one outgoing player out of the way, as the Mail reports that Nicklas Bendtner is now being looked at by Juventus as the Old Lady seems to have failed in their bid to get Llorente. The bad news is that the price being quoted (or offered) is only £5million. As much as we don’t want the Greatest Striker In The World back at Arsenal, I really think he should be worth more than that after his performances at the Euros this summer……

Another Arsenal striker hopefully to be leaving is Marouane Chamakh who is reported to be wanted by Malaga in La Liga. This could be very helpful as Arsenal have been linked with a move for the unwanted Spanish U21 international Isco (Full name: Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez). For some unknown reason the Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini thinks that Isco is surplus to requirements this season and has given him permission to talk to other clubs. Perhaps Wenger could propose a straight swap?

It seems that Yohan Cabaye is the favour of the week at Arsenal according to the English press, but Newcastle have admitted they are loathe to sell any of their stars at this late stage, so I am unconvinced this one will get off the ground, but the out-of-favour Barcelona midfielder Ibrahim Afellay is a possibility after being told he can go out on loan for a season to try and regain his form. Afellay missed most of last season with a cruciate injury but if he can regain his previous form for PSV and Holland he could be a very useful addition to the Arsenal midfield.

Another licely Arsenal rumour is the possibility of nabbing the Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, who is very versatile and can play anywhere in the back line. He would certainly be useful but I doubt if Wenger will bring in a defender, although its obvious to everyone in the world (except him!) that Arsenal need one more classy squad player in the defence to cover for all these bloody injuries….

Can you see any of these players ending up at Arsenal before the weekend????

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Arsenal could loan rather than buy Afellay

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Bob

The Dutch international Ibrahim Afellay was not even part of the squad selected by Tito Vilanova for Barcelona’s La Liga game yesterday. The 26-year old midfielder must be aware that if he does not find a new club before midnight on Friday, then he will not be playing much football before January at the earliest.

Barcelona were hoping to sell the player who never really got a chance with the Spanish side after picking up an injury early on last season. A lengthy lay off meant that by the time he returned, young players such as Pedro and Tello had progressed through the youth system and were ahead of him in the pecking order.

Afellay had apparently agreed on a potential transfer to Arsenal, but the move never went through. Arsene Wenger could now snap up a potentially great midfielder/winger for nothing as Barcelona are not trying to get anything out of the deal, unlike Jose Mourinho. Obviously, Arsenal would want some kind of option to buy, as Arsenal would not want to bring him back to his best only to lose him.

Afellay’s agent has spoken about the player’s need for playing time in what amounts to a come and get me plea. The Dutchman does not want to play for just anyone and I think that Arsenal would have little problem in getting him if they wanted to. Is he Special enough for Wenger?

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Would Arsenal fans accept Afellay and M’Vila for Walcott?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by admin

Afellay to Arsenal?

News reports today suggest that Ibrahim Afellay could be on his way to the Emirates. The new Barcelona coach, Tito Villanova was firstly adamant that he would keep the Dutch international at the Nou Camp. However, Barcelona have been priced out of a move for Javi Martinez and hence are now looking to increase their budget. As a result, Afellay is now available for sale.

He’s already apparently rejected a move to Ligue 1 side, Lille. He is looking for a much bigger club to come in for him with Arsenal and Inter Milan his main priorities.

Afellay has been a player on everyone’s lips this summer. He was looking great in the International friendlies where he so effortlessly combined with Van Persie. However, he did have a lacklustre Euros. I personally wouldn’t look into it too much as every single member of the Dutch squad (aside from Sneijder) looked absolutely appalling.

He is a quality player that is extremely versatile. He can play anywhere on the wings as well as being able to play as an attacking midfielder. He is a very quick player. He also has extremely tight dribbling. If I was going to make a comparison, I’d say he is a faster version of Nasri. Obviously it’s a bit of cringe-worthy comparison but bear with me. Afellay is very effective from the wings. He likes to cut in and combine with the strikers.

My worry is that if we are expressing interest in the Dutchman, we may be looking to shift Theo Walcott. This is not great news as I still feel the Englishman has a lot to offer. However, if we can shift Theo for about £20m and spend £8m on Afellay, that would leave us £12m to play with. That’s convinently the amount it would cost us to get M’Vila.

How does M’Vila and Afellay for Theo sound? I think the question answers itself.

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