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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby KG3 » Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:14 am

Angelito wrote:
theHotHead wrote:Just seen some posts on the AS Roma fan page stating we (AS Roma) really need him.

I'm like "f**k no" !!! I cannot believe my luck, first we get f***ing Maureen who I cannot stand and now this potential Xhaka transfer, do me a lemon.

If Arsenal sign Tammy Abraham that will be a sure sign I am being punished heavily for my transgressions ........


To be fair to Xhaka, he'd do well in a tactical league like Serie A under Mourinho. At Arsenal, we're used to technical stalwarts and quick-passers; Arteta's 8-men-behind-the-ball notwithstanding.

Just look at Wilshere. He had as much technique to star at peak Barca. It's a shame that injuries and stupidity didn't allow him to excel. Wilshere and Diaby will forever remain what ifs.

The fact that we're struggling to get £15m flat for him is such an indictment on Edu and Arteta's non-negotiable skills.

If Xhaka were a Chelsea player, they'd have comfortably sold him for £25m.


The jack wilshere hype always makes me laugh, pep said himself they had many players in their reserves like him at the time
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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby Angelito » Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:33 pm

KG3 wrote:
Angelito wrote:
theHotHead wrote:Just seen some posts on the AS Roma fan page stating we (AS Roma) really need him.

I'm like "f**k no" !!! I cannot believe my luck, first we get f***ing Maureen who I cannot stand and now this potential Xhaka transfer, do me a lemon.

If Arsenal sign Tammy Abraham that will be a sure sign I am being punished heavily for my transgressions ........


To be fair to Xhaka, he'd do well in a tactical league like Serie A under Mourinho. At Arsenal, we're used to technical stalwarts and quick-passers; Arteta's 8-men-behind-the-ball notwithstanding.

Just look at Wilshere. He had as much technique to star at peak Barca. It's a shame that injuries and stupidity didn't allow him to excel. Wilshere and Diaby will forever remain what ifs.

The fact that we're struggling to get £15m flat for him is such an indictment on Edu and Arteta's non-negotiable skills.

If Xhaka were a Chelsea player, they'd have comfortably sold him for £25m.


The jack wilshere hype always makes me laugh, pep said himself they had many players in their reserves like him at the time


That's why they've only managed to produce Puig so far, huh?

You expect a Barca manager, at the time, to say otherwise? The same petty Pep, who brought up Wenger's spending when he was questioned about buying the league. He brought up Wenger. Not Ferguson, not Jose.
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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby Dejan » Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:44 pm

Wilshere was incredibly overrated. Even in that season.

Everyone is going to look good if you have peak cesc next to you

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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby theHotHead » Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:45 pm

Angelito, yup, after Xavi and Thiago which CMs have they produced that have been decent?!

None that I can remember
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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby Arsenal Tone » Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:47 pm

Dejan wrote:Wilshere was incredibly overrated. Even in that season.

Everyone is going to look good if you have peak cesc next to you

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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby starmandb » Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:31 am

KG3 wrote:
Angelito wrote:
theHotHead wrote:Just seen some posts on the AS Roma fan page stating we (AS Roma) really need him.

I'm like "f**k no" !!! I cannot believe my luck, first we get f***ing Maureen who I cannot stand and now this potential Xhaka transfer, do me a lemon.

If Arsenal sign Tammy Abraham that will be a sure sign I am being punished heavily for my transgressions ........


To be fair to Xhaka, he'd do well in a tactical league like Serie A under Mourinho. At Arsenal, we're used to technical stalwarts and quick-passers; Arteta's 8-men-behind-the-ball notwithstanding.

Just look at Wilshere. He had as much technique to star at peak Barca. It's a shame that injuries and stupidity didn't allow him to excel. Wilshere and Diaby will forever remain what ifs.

The fact that we're struggling to get £15m flat for him is such an indictment on Edu and Arteta's non-negotiable skills.

If Xhaka were a Chelsea player, they'd have comfortably sold him for £25m.


The jack wilshere hype always makes me laugh, pep said himself they had many players in their reserves like him at the time

Like karius? That ended well
Wilshere won an fa cup with us
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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby Salibatelli » Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:21 pm

Some talk deal for Xhaka could be off as we won’t drop the price and Roma don’t seem to want to raise their bud.

If he doesn’t leave and we end up being stuck with him it’ll be a huge opportunity to get rid missed.
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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby themessiah » Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:42 pm

In before :lol: Transfer Deadline Day : Roma buy Xhaka for a cut price of 5 million :lol: . Have to respect the hustle of these Italian clubs.
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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby Highbury Hillbilly » Fri Jul 30, 2021 3:58 am

Roma has just spent €20m for some Leverkusen player.

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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby FrustratedGooner » Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:35 am

Offering him a new contract now Roma have pulled out. Dear god..
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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby Arsenal Tone » Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:36 am

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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby Marsbar100 » Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:38 am

Lol
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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby Yago » Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:40 am

Get rid of Arteta and Edu. They're at the heart of our problems.
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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby Arsenal Tone » Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:49 am

Mourinho taking the pi55 again.
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Re: Granit Xhaka (34)

Postby Power n Glory » Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:06 pm

Edu is absolutely shocking.
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