Alexis Sanchez

[samski]

Any news on that potential transfer ban? How likely is it to be enforced? Papers are saying we might use it to force our hand over Sanchez to get it done.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

It is not the first time you talk about Sanchez being 29. He is in fact only 28 until December. Age is not really a topic even if you would like it to be.

looking like he could be in his 30`s before this transfer is sorted

 

[sky_blue]

Any news on that potential transfer ban? How likely is it to be enforced? Papers are saying we might use it to force our hand over Sanchez to get it done.

It's not an overnight thing. CAS will take 3-4 weeks to announce their ruling. If it goes against us, we're dead set to appeal which pushes the decision to late August.

 

[geoff clipp]

there's a little bit of truth to that I'd imagine but you could argue that Arsenal isn't following etiquette trying to charge full price for someone at the end of their contract. so fuck em I say and say to them that we'll pay 10 million to buy off his contract and see if they back down on their asking price

I don't think there's any etiquette that dictates Arsenal shouldn't try and get the best price for their player though. They're not obliged to give him away. The quoted £50m is probably about £30m less than would anyone would have to pay if he had 3 or 4 years left on his contract. More fool them if they elect to lose him for nothing in 12 months time. Encouraging players to buy out their contracts would undoubtedly bite us on the arse further down the line and is something best avoided.

 

[we-r-the-big-4]

There you go, that's the problem. You've posted the same argument hundreds of times and haven't budged even an inch. What's the point of arguing if you're just "repeating yourself" and refuse to learn or change your point of view in light of new evidence.[/QUOTE

Putting them in Capitals doesn't help. Navas ended up at full back. Nolito disappeared off the planet, and Kelechi was used in the last few minutes. These players did not finish last season as key players up front.

We have more than enough forwards or players capable of playing in a forward 3

My objection is at 29 he will be no better than Aguero and if the coach wants to replace Aguero then do it with someone who is younger.

This is my last comment on this topic. It's boring repeating myself, and must be boring to read too

Are you sure? ......good :) .... had enough of hearing the same KUN GONE IF SANCHEZ SIGNS stuff.. He will replace whoever is going.. NOT KUN.. So we do not need the younger PLAYER for kun, as he is going NOWHERE yet. Try to re focus on a new line of thought.. Kun and Sanchez will play together in the same team.. Try it.. it makes me feel good.

 

[cleavers]

I think sanchez knows he's not getting any older

Has he found the cure for ageing then ?

 

[oakiecokie]

Has he found the cure for ageing then ?

The Alexis of Youth.

 

[@BluePhil8]

Also just in the Premier League alone (no cups or Europe) Navas, Nolito and Kelechi played a combined 2363 minutes (over 26 full matches). Replace 3 with 1.

https://www.premierleague.com/stats/top/players/mins_played

 

[Homar]

I don't think that the club can allow this to drag on all summer. If that happens, and Arsenal refuse to sell, then we'll find ourselves scrambling and paying an extortionate fee to bring in another forward at the end of the window. Unless he starts making a lot of noise (putting in a transfer request etc.) soon, there are other good options that the club should move on. I would certainly not be upset if we signed Dembele instead.

 

[waspish]

Arsenal have supposedly told him that they won't sell him, so I guess it depends whether he is able or willing to force the move. This one was always going to drag on all summer.

All he has to say is fine I'll go on a free next season and watch me moan like fkuck all season walk out the office slam door.