I must say the sale of Alex Song to Barcelona has caught me by surprise because I for one did not expect Arsene Wenger to sell him. Personally I do not agree with the sale but being an unabashed member of the “Arsene Knows” club, I trust and respect the decision of the manager. There are many rumours circulating around the internet talking about how the Cameroonian was forced out by the manager but I chose to believe that the player himself had demanded a move to the Spanish club. Whatever it is, the move has been confirmed and we should move on from this story.
Although there are many fans who questioned the effectiveness of Song as our primary defensive midfielder, I think that he was one of the best players on the squad last year and definitely one of the better midfield anchorman in the league. Therefore, I do not think that Arsene Wenger has not lined up a suitable replacement before sanctioning the sale. In my previous post, I did allude to this and I am sticking by my observation. The sale of Song will likely precede the acquisition of Yann M’Villa by Arsenal. Already, there are reports saying that the M’Villa to Arsenal deal will be completed sometime this week, especially after Rennes agreed to the purchase of Jean Makoun from Aston Villa. Makoun plays in a similar position to M’Villa and is definitely a like for like replacement in the Rennes side. Apparently a fee of £11 million is being talked about, which is much lower than the £20 plus million that we bandied around at the beginning of the transfer window.
Another player that is very close to completing his loan move to Arsenal is Turkish midfielder Nuri Sahin. Although Sahin was thought to be going to Liverpool, Arsenal has jumped in and poached the midfielder by offering him Champions League football. Sahin is not a direct replacement of Song but will undoubtedly add quality to the midfield cover. Looking back on Saturday’s game, Diaby and Ramsey were pretty poor so Sahin would be a welcomed and timely addition.
we need dempsey to replace rvp
Sort it mate, dempsey isn’t good enuff for arsenal don’t care what anyone says!
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I doubt both Mvila and Sahin will arrive. If that did happen, I would expect Theo to be sold and Cazorla to move out wide.
I do believe Wenger is only selling Song because he believes he can improve on him. I’ve backed Song, but if we can do better, I’m all for it.
Pls. AS (coach) do whatever you feel is good 4Arsenal. All what we need this year are trophies. Proof your self as a professor that we call you
M’vila wud b a perfect replacement 4 song, lets hope m’vila joins the Great Arsenal fc!
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Wenger pls sign those 2 guys we are good to go up arsenal
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Plz wenger our game yesterday was poor im d mid field so plz sigh players plz
I am so suprise about sale of song without any replacement.arsen is a businessmen not a manger.please let him go.becos if wenger is still the manger nothing for arsenal this season again.we are tired of him(wenger)
Wenger was once upon a time a good if not great manager.Since 2004 ARSENAL HAVE DECLINED DRAMATCIALLY.If this is not halted,Arsenal will continue to be a feeder club due to Wenger’s flawed policy of not renewing contracts for those in the 29 plus range.
When you have sold your Maserati how do you expect to race if you have bought a Toyota 2000cc.H e says Arsenal can challenge without stars.He is correct but you have to adjust your tactics according to the opposition.When teams shut up shop,Arsenal seem to go berserk and persist in threading a ball thru a minefield of
of packed defenders.Sunderland won’t be the only team.Chelsea played anti soccer and won the cl.Until he can find plan to defeat teams playing anti soccer,Arsenal will continue to struggle.
The gunners need time and space .If these are denied ,they will continue to huff and puff and unable to win. The next few matches will show us. Stoke aint going to be easy. Liverpool having lost 3-0,will be eager to go back on the winning trail.The first ten matches will show whether the gunners can compete.
it was song’s bad attitude that made wenger sell hime to barcelona.. wenger always protects his players and never ever discusses about the transfer.. if media asked him about a player going to leave he would always say we want to keep the players.. but in song’s case for the first time in many years wenger spoke about him going to leave.. so it was songs bad attitude that caused his sale..
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Arsene still knows.
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I think its about time Walcott goes. He has been with Arsenal ,I think at least five years,and hasn’t justify his tag as the best kid when he was first bought.
I believe Wenger has realised he must have players in the 26 to 28 age range to push Arsenal further up the table.At the same time I hope he will modify his passing by reducing passes a nd speed up the attack.
Santi to move out wide???? You did not watch the Sunderland game then.
Wenger please do not bring us average players like dempsey rather you keep Afobe and let him train with the first team.
M’villa is a solid player , a must if we are serious about replacing Song. Sahin great player but lets not get him unless we can make it permanent.