Alexis Sanchez

[johnmc]

It's not so much the size of the squad. It's the fact that we have spent an astronomical amount of money on very young attackers yet are now looking at players who will effectively take considerable game time and development opportunities from them.

It works at Bayern because Robben and Ribery are injury prone. Even then Douglas Costa is supposedly unhappy and possibly on the move.

At Real it works because the younger players like Asensio, Mariano and even Morata all came through the Castilla and B team. Even then Morata will probably move due to only starting 14 games and Isco nearly spat his dummy out. James is as good as gone.

If Real spent 140m bringing Asensio, Morata and Mariano in, and then the season after put two world class players in front of them, there's a good chance the development of Asensio, Morata and Mariano would be hindered.

This is why eye brows were raised when we paid so much for Sane and Sterling. We don't have the patience to wait long enough for a young talent to develop into a world class player, unless he instantly performs at that kind of level.

I'm sorry but if we have Sanchez, Aguero, Sane, Sterling, Jesus, Bernardo Silva, KDB and David Silva to fit into 4 or 5 positions, something will give....probably Sterling. KDB, Sane and Sterling clearly need regular and consistent games to play anywhere near their capabilities.

I'm all for having a squad, but I'm not sure building it in this fashion is the best way. It might give us a little short term boost but if it has a negative effect on the development of the younger players, it hinders us in the long run.

Madrid just won their league and the champions league. Maybe the competition for places helped then do that. If a few players are unhappy along the way I'm sure they will take that.

 

[MCFC ISRAEL]

I do not understand something, there have been weeks of reports that Bayern is not going to pay 50 million for him and they're out of the race. Many reports that he wants to come to us and play for Pep, so how is Bayern still a clear favorites to sign him according to Sky Bet and we are far behind, even after Chelsea

 

[cadds92]

I do not understand something, there have been weeks of reports that Bayern is not going to pay 50 million for him and they're out of the race. Many reports that he wants to come to us and play for Pep, so how is Bayern still a clear favorites to sign him according to Sky Bet and we are far behind, even after Chelsea

I still think that is based on many assuming Arsenal will just simply refuse to sell to a league rival.

I am not convinced Bayern - who are usually quite astute with their money - will spend £50m on a player who only has 1 year left on his contract and will also give him the reported £250k+ he wants in wages, which I am guessing would make him the highest paid player at Bayern.

I personally think Bayern are counting on Arsenal giving them Sanchez at a reasonable fee with them saying to Arsenal if you don't sell him to us you will lose him to City or Chelsea.

 

[KCblue]

I still think that is based on many assuming Arsenal will just simply refuse to sell to a league rival.

I am not convinced Bayern - who are usually quite astute with their money - will spend £50m on a player who only has 1 year left on his contract and will also give him the reported £250k+ he wants in wages, which I am guessing would make him the highest paid player at Bayern.

I personally think Bayern are counting on Arsenal giving them Sanchez at a reasonable fee with them saying to Arsenal if you don't sell him to us you will lose him to City or Chelsea.

That's how I see it as well. Either way Arsenal will either be losers or big losers.

For some reason I re-read that in Donald Trump's voice.

 

[Thenumber1blue]

I asked tanc on his thoughts of Mendy and Sanchez to city, this guy is the guy that broke the news Pep is joining city

You may as well have asked The Piccadilly Rats !

 

[SPIDERBOY]

Dunno if there's any truth in this....

After having turned down Arsenal renewal proposals for the umpteenth time, Chilean international winger/forward Alexis Sanchez (28) is getting more and more likely to join Bayern Munich. German giants are defining the new deal details with former Barcelona FC player, enthusiast about getting to work under Carlo Ancelotti. Leaving Gunners after three seasons, Sanchez will earn an about 8.5 million euros annual salary.

 

[What would Silva do?]

You've just started it by quoting it.

Ono I didn't!

 

[richards30]

Dunno if there's any truth in this....

After having turned down Arsenal renewal proposals for the umpteenth time, Chilean international winger/forward Alexis Sanchez (28) is getting more and more likely to join Bayern Munich. German giants are defining the new deal details with former Barcelona FC player, enthusiast about getting to work under Carlo Ancelotti. Leaving Gunners after three seasons, Sanchez will earn an about 8.5 million euros annual salary.

If Sanchez goes there then we will go for Douglas costa the media reckons so possible win win?

 

[tony adcock]

If Sanchez goes there then we will go for Douglas costa the media reckons so possible win win?

Hmmm - not sold on Costa to be honest. With Sanchez I know what we will get for our money - a hit the ground running 20 goal midfielder/striker guaranteed.....and that is why I would prefer him to Costa ( or any other attacking name we are linked to ).

 

[M18CTID]

For all the talk of not paying him what he wants, I can still see him ending up at Bayern one way or another. I'd imagine Arsenal are desperate not to sell him to us or any other English club for that matter.