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EliteKiller wrote:

Ach wrote:We got decent money for a shit player.

His value would only decrease. He wasn't getting any better. And after spending money over 130m I think, we did well to recoup some back.

Only in your head ... his value has increased every year why's that about to change? what did we recoup he's a development player ... not our problem now so enough said.

aniym wrote:I like Iwobi but he won't be hitting 10 G+A this season. Like Walcott and Big G, he will look far worse outside our system than inside it.

Callum wrote:

EliteKiller wrote:Not sure how this deal helps us, Iwobi just 23 had four years left on his contract so there would have been no issue about him leaving on a fee, all we have done is strengthen a rival's squad and weaken our own (by a lot or a little will depend on how well he plays) and for what? 35m in the bank that we can't use for 6/12 months. Iwobi's value has increased from 9m to 35m in the last 18 months, very much doubt that will go down.

Whilst I don't think Everton have got a bargain, frankly I don't care about them, I just wonder who thought we benefited from letting Iwobi go at the end of a window without a replacement, was it all about the bank balance?

Lots of people feel like Iwobi is trash, apparently. I agree with a lot of this though. Have mixed feelings about him leaving but I trust Raul and co. for now.

Callum wrote:

aniym wrote:I like Iwobi but he won't be hitting 10 G+A this season. Like Walcott and Big G, he will look far worse outside our system than inside it.

I disagree on that. Giroud and Walcott were both past their peaks when they left Arsenal, Iwobi will likely improve. He also won't have the same pressure at Everton than he had at Arsenal.

“I grew up dreaming of playing for Arsenal, following in the footsteps of some of my heroes.

“I’m proud to say that at 23 I’ve achieved one of my dreams. From playing for Arsenal kids to 149 senior appearances. It was an honour to play for the club I supported as a boy.

“I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. So many people to thank, far too many individual names to mention, but I thank you all.

“So many great moments from scoring my first goal at the Emirates, to scoring my last goal in Baku. You’ve all played a big part in my 17 fantastic years.

“Special thanks to the fans, my team mates, the support staff, my coaches Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery who put faith in me and gave me the opportunity to grow as a player and a man.

“BIG love to a special club. Arsenal will be forever in my heart.”

SuperTurrek wrote:Listen, I never hated this guy. He is just frustrating to watch.

With Alex, I know he puts in his shift but this guy just got ZERO end product. No pass, no goals, no good crosses. Just dribbling and... Effort.

Hope he does well with Everton, I'm just happy he's gone.

He's a dribbler.

aniym wrote:Everton wanted Giroud at one point as well. we should try to offload Mhikytaryan to them in a year's time.