Alexis Sanchez

[taleofbluehalves]

Unless Sanchez forces the issue a January move would be my bet, assuming we are still interested. I don't buy the loyalty bonus stuff - we could easily compensate him for its loss. If he wants to move now it really is down to him.

Overall it feels like Wenger has convinced the Arsenal board that Sanchez will continue to perform but if he doesn't they can still sell in January. It's a huge risk for Arsenal on a number of fronts.

I'd say no chance. Why would City do that when he's a free transfer a few months later? Why would Sanchez write of a huge signing on fee? I think it's now or never for him. If we are a little concerned about issues in our squad he must have grave concerns about Arsenal's title chances this year.

 

[Manc in London]

I cannot see the benefit in them keeping him. By the time the second half of the season comes along he will be thinking that he will want to keep himself fit if he is to get a big contract elsewhere, plus he is looking to go to the World Cup. Not forgetting Arsenal will miss out on a large chunk of money.

 

[paulchapo]

Think he might be getting Sigurdsson and Llorente mixed up. Sigurdsson is certainly not a striker, neither is he big or strong or that good a goalscorer. In fact most of his goals come from set-pieces if i'm not mistaken. We already have 3 (maybe 4 including Gundo) playmakers better than Sigurdsson.

You may just be right lol!

 

[nijinsky69]

I'd say no chance. Why would City do that when he's a free transfer a few months later? Why would Sanchez write of a huge signing on fee? I think it's now or never for him. If we are a little concerned about issues in our squad he must have grave concerns about Arsenal's title chances this year.

I basically agree. There's a slim chance of a January deal if it's on the right terms for us and we feel that we can't wait 6 months. Either way the risks of keeping Sanchez far outweigh the potential upside for Arsenal.

 

[CityInWashingtonState]

I'd say no chance. Why would City do that when he's a free transfer a few months later? Why would Sanchez write of a huge signing on fee? I think it's now or never for him. If we are a little concerned about issues in our squad he must have grave concerns about Arsenal's title chances this year.

Agree that it's likely now... but do not agree that if not now it's never. IMO it's now or next year on a free - Arsenal aren't stupid though - so I think that we'll sign Sanchez just as the current window comes to a close.

 

[Dax777]

Ederson
Walker
Kompany
Stones
Otamendi
Danilo
Fernandinho
De Bruyne
Silva
Aguero
Jesus

Bravo
Mendy
Toure
Gundogan
Sane
Sterling
B. Silva

2-1 City

looking at that bench above shows how hard it will be to add another player or 2.

Already, we don't have a backup CB able to make the bench.
Assume for a second we added Sanchez. That send someone to the bench. Mist likely a CB. Lets say Otamendi.

So we'd have a bench of
Otamendi
Danilo
Sane
Sterling
Silva
Gundogan

Which leaves no Yaya or Dihno (whichever one doesn't start) in the stands. Add Mbappe, and it is simply untenable

 

[i8rags]

"I think he'll move at the end of the season to PSG tba in January."
Sorry Marvin don't get this.

 

[cibaman]

I cannot see the benefit in them keeping him. By the time the second half of the season comes along he will be thinking that he will want to keep himself fit if he is to get a big contract elsewhere, plus he is looking to go to the World Cup. Not forgetting Arsenal will miss out on a large chunk of money.

I think Arsenal and Wenger have painted themselves into a corner. My guess is that Wenger's strategy was to hold out until a foreign club came in with a decent bid. If that doesn't happen he then has to hold onto a disguntled player in the final year of his contract or sell to City. It would take a huge climbown for them to sell to City and it wouldnt surprise me if they take the irrational option and keep him.

 

[Dax777]

If he wanted to move as much as we are led to believe he does, then he needs to hand in a transfer request and get this transfer moving.

He doesn't. He is like most players, want to move but aren't cry babies.

The least we can do is respect that.

 

[cibaman]

Ederson
Walker
Kompany
Stones
Otamendi
Danilo
Fernandinho
De Bruyne
Silva
Aguero
Jesus

Bravo
Mendy
Toure
Gundogan
Sane
Sterling
B. Silva

2-1 City

looking at that bench above shows how hard it will be to add another player or 2.

Already, we don't have a backup CB able to make the bench.
Assume for a second we added Sanchez. That send someone to the bench. Mist likely a CB. Lets say Otamendi.

So we'd have a bench of
Otamendi
Danilo
Sane
Sterling
Silva
Gundogan

Which leaves no Yaya or Dihno (whichever one doesn't start) in the stands. Add Mbappe, and it is simply untenable

How often are all of our senior players available? There's usually 2 or 3 missing.