Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby Trina » Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:01 pm

Galatasaray chief executive Lutfi Aribogan has revealed out-of-favour Arsenal left-back Andre Santos is on the club's wishlist but says there has been no contact with the Gunners.

Santos has struggled to make an impact at the Premier League club since joining from Fenerbahce in August 2011.

The 29-year-old Brazilian has taken a backseat to Kieran Gibbs again so far this season amid speculation linking him with a move away from Emirates Stadium.

Aribogan told Turkish sports newspaper Fanatik: "Andre Santos is one of the names (we have) on our list."

But the Galatasaray chief executive added: "We currently have no contact with his club and the player himself."

Santos, who has lost his place in the Brazil set-up having not featured since the 2011 Copa America, is not ruling out a return to Turkey.

He said via his official Twitter account: "I would like to state clearly that I have a lot of respect for Fenerbahce, and I love Istanbul but for now I am a Gunner.

"For now, I have not received an offer from a Turkish team.

"However, if I receive an offer one day, thinking what is best for my family, I will make a decision."


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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby Trequartista » Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:05 pm

Hm...I want him to stay. He's good back up for Gibbs and gives us good versitilitty down our left wing. He'll get game time this season for sure.
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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby gzagee » Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:16 pm

Don't see this happening, at least not before next summer.
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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby GSK_AFC » Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:11 pm

I read that he doesn't mind going. He said he will do what's best for his family.
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Postby EvAMY-CRAIGLEEAFC » Tue Oct 16, 2012 2:38 pm

If he does go we will need to replace him. Cannot rely on Gibbs alone. I have been disappointed with Santos.
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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby GSK_AFC » Tue Oct 16, 2012 3:22 pm

Santos is a decent backup IMO. He will get you goals too.
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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby Pudpop » Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:08 pm

Santos should be kept around for team and fan morale alone. He's just too cool to let go
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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby Popey » Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:50 pm

maybe he will leave so he can drive his car again...
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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby Est83 » Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:01 pm

He's more than decent/experienced back up at LB. He also offers something completely different in the LWF position.

He fits in with our technical style but can also, if needed, dazzle defenders with Brazlian flair and do that weird thing that players seem to do at other clubs. Ya'know, that thing where they try to score from outside the box :crazy:

Our style of play is still our style of play, and I'm happy that we've kept that. But it's good to have people on the bench who aren't like-for-like replacements.
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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby Gunpowder » Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:04 pm

I rather him stay at Arsenal.
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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby Kyle? » Tue Oct 16, 2012 8:30 pm

I like him, he's our new Eboue, and i don't want him leaving to go and play with Eboue. On the other hand though, think how charismatic the Galatasary team would be with those 2 clowns playing.
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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby Massa » Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:45 pm

Eboue and Santos in the same side would be f***ing amazing
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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby Trina » Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:47 pm

I'd rather him go anywhere than there if he did leave.

From his personal comments, it does sound like he wants to leave though. Then we are back to the if a player wants to leave should the club keep him and make him see out the contract..
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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby Kyle? » Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:54 pm

If Santos wants to leave, we should seriously consider whether we want to back up Gibbs, or try and upgrade from Gibbs. Someone like Leighton Baines may be available.
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Re: Santos is a target of Galatasaray

Postby EvAMY-CRAIGLEEAFC » Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:47 am

We are alright with Gibbs. As long as he stays fit that is. If Santos goes really we will have to sign somebody who is slightly 2nd rate to be honest. Because he will have to make do with a few games at best.
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