Alexis Sanchez

[CityDreamer]

According to tolmie we wasn't going to sign him until Jesus injury so obviously pep felt we didn't need him to the summer too.

I dont think any manager in their right state of mind would think like that. But thats me of course.

 

[Len Rum]

Exactly, and if he does we will look elswehere

How is that statement consistent with you saying only two posts earlier that we need him for the rest of the season?

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Who cares?

We're taking their best player for an embarrassingly low amount of money, after they said for months he wouldn't be let go, after they thought he'd be fine not going and were proven wrong, and he's going to be photographed with a winners medal around his neck in 4 months time after not getting one for 4 years at their club.

Why would you care about them delaying the transfer by a week when we are completely and utterly humiliating them with this transfer?

The longer they delay it the more chance there is they will keep him till the Summer

 

[blueparrot]

Err.........we need him now mate.
Injury to Jesus and Sane not consistent.

To be fair to Sane he has been pretty good in the games with David playing behind him. Less good in the games without him. Silva seems to read Sane better than anyone else and be able to put perfect weight on balls through for him.

 

[mosssideblue]

Only if you think they can also force him to play well.

I'll say it again, Arsenal don't 'hold all the cards' - That would imply no matter what happens they're coming out of this as winners. They're not. They get some money, possibly buy a replacement who isn't as good, or have an unhappy player, who doesn't guarantee them any league position or any trophies (Can't really say he's pulled up trees this season, I'd say it's fair to use as an indicator). Caught between a rock and a hard place sounds much more suitable in this instance. Of course there is a scenario in which they force him to stay and he turns it on and helps them win the EL, but knowing what we do about the deal so far and how it collapsed in the summer, does anyone really want to argue that as the most likely outcome?

If there goal it to keep him, they do come out winners.
Now, I suspect there is a middle ground to be had and that a deal will be done

 

[meeesh]

I just hope it happens very soon,imagine it dragging all the way to the last day,like in the summer,and it doesn't happen,that would be pathetic.

Just needs Sanchez to say I'm going,I mean what could Arsenal do about it,put him in reserves,not a chance,I do feel as stubborn old Wenger is being,there is a bit more to it,the player himself ....,thought they had all the power these days

 

[domalino]

The longer they delay it the more chance there is they will keep him till the Summer

Says who? They're clearly looking to buy a replacement, the guy isn't staying there.

 

[mosssideblue]

How is that statement consistent with you saying only two posts earlier that we need him for the rest of the season?

Its quite easy. We do need him now but if he does decide to go elsewhere, we will look elsewhere

 

[Andouble]

everything about this transfer saga is exhausting.

 

[mosssideblue]

everything about this transfer saga is exhausting.

Not for me, love it