Alexis Sanchez

[Robbiegunn]

Stupid question. How does a transfer request actually work? Does Arsenal have to say yes if Sanchez formally request a transfer? Isn't the only difference that Sanchez will give up some money he would otherwise be entitled to from Arsenal? If so, why would it force the issue?

No they can reject it. The only real difference is that is can make a situation untenable.

 

[The slaughtered lamb]

No they can reject it. The only real difference is that is can make a situation untenable.

And make Sanchez look like the bad guy, when in reality, Arsenal would rather sell than let him go for nothing.

 

[Robbiegunn]

And make Sanchez look like the bad guy, when in reality, Arsenal would rather sell than let him go for nothing.

Yes, but only to a club abroad. I genuinely think they are serious about not selling to another prem club.

 

[Blue warrior]

Yes, but only to a club abroad. I genuinely think they are serious about not selling to another prem club.

You think they would turn down £60/65 mil when he can join us next season for free?

 

[Rolee]

Yes, but only to a club abroad. I genuinely think they are serious about not selling to another prem club.

or they're bluffing in the hope that Sanchez folds, which would be how I'd want City to play it in the same circumstances.

 

[The slaughtered lamb]

Yes, but only to a club abroad. I genuinely think they are serious about not selling to another prem club.

I think they'd rather sell abroad but that's where the player has some power - he has a contract too. I've maintained all along, he'll either sign a new contract (unlikely) or move where he wants to. He won't be allowed to see out his contract and move for free. The debate has been done to death now and the only one way to know who's right is by seeing where he ends up.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Yes, but only to a club abroad. I genuinely think they are serious about not selling to another prem club.

So another potential chance to strengthen Manchester Utd again next season then.

Seems Arsenal favour that over us.

 

[Marvin]

We already know that Sanchez wants to leave Arsenal because a very fat contract remains unsigned. What is less clear is whether he wants to negotiate a lucrative free contract with a European club, or whether he wants to go to City. We do not know that. If he submits a transfer request he will lose some contractual bonus payments, but will more than likely get his move to City. So I think this week determines where he goes - City or Europe.

 

[StretfordBlueReece]

He absolutely is good enough.

For a start, he knows where the back of the net is and doesn't need 15 attempts before bagging a goal. I haven't seen enough of Jesus yet, but I would guess Nacho is a better poacher than anyone else in our squad. He has that unteachable knack of being in the right place at the right time and doesn't look like a rabbit in headlights when the chance arises.

In all fairness were getting rid of Nacho because Gabriel is a much better all round player and that includes infront of goal. I liked everything about Nacho he's got the right attitude to be successful in the premier league. he seems like he's got a good head on him and I wish him all the best, his all round play wasn't good enough and I can't see it being good enough in the future, If we wanna win big then we need better than him at the end of the day. Goal scorer but that's about it IMO not the kind of player we need right about now that's why he's not needed.

 

[omri]

sanchez can go to barca olso,after neymar leave.

 

[Marvin]

In all fairness were getting rid of Nacho because Gabriel is a much better all round player and that includes infront of goal. I liked everything about Nacho he's got the right attitude to be successful in the premier league. he seems like he's got a good head on him and I wish him all the best, his all round play wasn't good enough and I can't see it being good enough in the future, If we wanna win big then we need better than him at the end of the day. Goal scorer but that's about it IMO not the kind of player we need right about now that's why he's not needed.

I am surprised you say that because he is so young and I have heard that he likes to play as a No. 10 rather than as an out and out forward.

 

[Cobwebcat]

No they can reject it. The only real difference is that is can make a situation untenable.

Pretty sure that is correct, though it can mean he loses any loyalty bonuses. City could probably cover that you would think.

I think Everton rejected Lescott's transfer request before letting him go eventually if I remember correctly.

I've never known a club happy for the player to go for free at the end of the contract if he still has a significant transfer value.

It's a weird one this.

 

[Rolee]

Pretty sure that is correct, though it can mean he loses any loyalty bonuses. City could probably cover that you would think.

I think Everton rejected Lescott's transfer request before letting him go eventually if I remember correctly.

I've never known a club happy for the player to go for free at the end of the contract if he still has a significant transfer value.

It's a weird one this.

We rejected at least one request from Tevez iirc, perhaps two?

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

I'd imagine he will be staying at Arsenal, especially if PSG manage to get Neymar. Although he might want to leave, Arsenal hold all the cards here and, if he sees out his contract, so be it. For what it's worth, I actually think he should see it out. He was happy enough to sign it and take all the benefits and security it offered so, if they wish to keep him, he should honour his contract, perform at the highest level he can for a season and leave next year. The players have an inordinate amount of power now and this, like VVD, is another step in the wrong direction. He can ask for a transfer (he won't, because he loses money), or City could put a bid in and have it accepted or turned down, it's really that simple.
If he should 'go on strike' I would hope we'd have nothing to do with him.

 

[Blue warrior]

Pretty sure that is correct, though it can mean he loses any loyalty bonuses. City could probably cover that you would think.

I think Everton rejected Lescott's transfer request before letting him go eventually if I remember correctly.

I've never known a club happy for the player to go for free at the end of the contract if he still has a significant transfer value.

It's a weird one this.

Wenger saying Ozil also likely to leave on a free the ox is in his final year and could leave for free they're going to be spending lots of money on replacements.

 

[Jazzman]

Pretty sure that is correct, though it can mean he loses any loyalty bonuses. City could probably cover that you would think.

I think Everton rejected Lescott's transfer request before letting him go eventually if I remember correctly.

I've never known a club happy for the player to go for free at the end of the contract if he still has a significant transfer value.

It's a weird one this.

Not sure if this is relevant for England transfers, but in fact Dortmund did exactly that with Lewandowski. He had to run his contract down before he left on a free to Bayern. So there is an exception which confirms the rule :-) It is financial madness off course.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Wenger saying Ozil also likely to leave on a free the ox is in his final year and could leave for free they're going to be spending lots of money on replacements.

Can't see this happening kronke and usmanov will sell the pair this summer

 

[johnmc]

Pretty sure that is correct, though it can mean he loses any loyalty bonuses. City could probably cover that you would think.

I think Everton rejected Lescott's transfer request before letting him go eventually if I remember correctly.

I've never known a club happy for the player to go for free at the end of the contract if he still has a significant transfer value.

It's a weird one this.

Milner?

 

[Blue warrior]

Can't see this happening kronke and usmanov will sell the pair this summer

Wingers was quoted the other day as saying "it's an ideal situation" and that players running their contracts down the norm. He's off his head been sniffing glue.

 

[SilverFox2]

In all fairness were getting rid of Nacho because Gabriel is a much better all round player and that includes infront of goal. I liked everything about Nacho he's got the right attitude to be successful in the premier league. he seems like he's got a good head on him and I wish him all the best, his all round play wasn't good enough and I can't see it being good enough in the future, If we wanna win big then we need better than him at the end of the day. Goal scorer but that's about it IMO not the kind of player we need right about now that's why he's not needed.

Your last sentence says it all for me, he is simply a goalscorer ie he converts chances to score by putting the ball in between the goal posts.
Last season and the Spurs friendly indicated that this one talent he possesses is exactly what a team that creates chances for fun yet cannot hit the target needs.

I agree that Pep wants even his goalkeepers to be ball players but is he now gambling that our attacking players will this season learn to be accurate in their shooting as well as capable in their build up play ? Even he was frustrated by this final quality being missing within otherwise capable players.