Alexis Sanchez

Status
Not open for further replies.
I'm probably one of the few, but I think the smart move, if Arsenal won't let Sanchez go for a decent price, is to buy Mbappe. Make an agreement with Sanchez for next summer to take him on a free and we'd have a two for one.
 
Here is what I think:

1) Alexis Sanchez is an amazing player but or us, he is far more of a luxury than a need.
2) No way an almost 29 year old with one year left on his contract is worth 100..... his range is like 45-60 even in this crazy market. 45 for someone outside the EPL and 60 for us or Chelsea. If he was a 25 year old with three years left he would be 100 all day.
3) I truly believe that delusional Wenger believes that Arsenal has a chance to win the title this year if they keep Sanchez and Ozil. That they can do what Chelsea did last year. While City, Chelsea, ManU, Tottenham, and Liverpool battle in the Champions league they can concentrate on the EPL and win it. Then he can retire not caring where Sanchez and Ozil go.
 
Last edited:
I had no idea that Sanchez would actually take in a large % of what would effectively be this years transfer fee by signing as a free agent. Why in the hell would he piss away a 30+ million bonus, this years loyalty bonus (if xfer request), severely tarnish his legacy at Arsenal with the fans, and also fuck over the club that 'made' him world class by forcing a move to go to a rival?

It seems like a very easy decision to make for Alexis. Very very easy actually. Would you trade all of that for say a 50% shot at the premier league and 20% for CL? Of course not! that's goofy talk, when you sign just on next year with whoever the hell you want.

This isn't the old wenger either. Previously he was playing the long game and fine with selling, now he has two years left and can be selfish and go all out. The club cannot afford to let ANOTHER one get away to a rival. You can only get slapped so many times before you stop thinking rationally and end up fighting back. I don't even think it's that irrational to hold onto him and go all out for Europa + top 3 anyway.

I just don't see it happening.
 
ADegenerate said:
I had no idea that Sanchez would actually take in a large % of what would effectively be this years transfer fee by signing as a free agent. Why in the hell would he piss away a 30+ million bonus, this years loyalty bonus (if xfer request), severely tarnish his legacy at Arsenal with the fans, and also fuck over the club that 'made' him world class by forcing a move to go to a rival?

It seems like a very easy decision to make for Alexis. Very very easy actually. Would you trade all of that for say a 50% shot at the premier league and 20% for CL? Of course not! that's goofy talk, when you sign just on next year with whoever the hell you want.

This isn't the old wenger either. Previously he was playing the long game and fine with selling, now he has two years left and can be selfish and go all out. The club cannot afford to let ANOTHER one get away to a rival. You can only get slapped so many times before you stop thinking rationally and end up fighting back. I don't even think it's that irrational to hold onto him and go all out for Europa + top 3 anyway.

I just don't see it happening.
Click to expand...

This pretty much covers it all
Leaving one avenue for Sanchez leaving, a ridiculous offer.
 
gomer27 said:
Which is why I think we have moved on and we are going balls deep for mbappe
Click to expand...

Long term Mbappe is obviously the better option, he's the next great thing.
I'm just not sure Mbappe is leaving this summer, I think as its World Cup year etc and given his age, he might stay one more season at Monaco.
From the outside it looks to me that Pep has seen enough in pre season to be happy with his forward line.
If a deal does land in his lap he would take it, but you have one of the best attacking units in Europe and a manager that believes in his own ability to improve players so I think he's far more relaxed about things than many on here.
 
Barca now have all this money and will need to make a splash to keep the fans happy...Would surprise me if they didnt go after Sanchez or Mbappe with all that spare cash...gotta love the way PSG operate!
 
Unless Sanchez does a Tevez and goes on a"golfing holiday" and makes his position untenable at Arsenal, I don't think he will be coming, and I'm not advocating him doing that either.
With Barca now pockets bulging and the clock ticking, I don't think either Sanchez or Mbappe will be coming our way, and I can see Mbappe and Sanchez going to Barca, Sanchez to Barca is the only way Wenger will let him go, everyone's a winner, ( at Arsenal) Wenger, the board, the fans can rub it in our faces etc...
We have enough talent in attack, defence is our first priority, I'd prefer a solid defence over adding a cherry to our already wonderful midfield/attack
 
The Barca link and £100M fee is ridiculous and spread by one of our resident (for now) gooners who is sailing very close to the wind.

Can I ask everyone to report wum posts so that we can deal with them.

@AwayDay and any other gooner now seemingly taking the piss.....notice has been served. Behave or you will go its that simple and no, its not a threat its a promise.

We dont tolerate Blues wumming and trolling and we certainly wont tolerate it from others.

Thanks.
 
ADegenerate said:
I had no idea that Sanchez would actually take in a large % of what would effectively be this years transfer fee by signing as a free agent. Why in the hell would he piss away a 30+ million bonus, this years loyalty bonus (if xfer request), severely tarnish his legacy at Arsenal with the fans, and also fuck over the club that 'made' him world class by forcing a move to go to a rival?

It seems like a very easy decision to make for Alexis. Very very easy actually. Would you trade all of that for say a 50% shot at the premier league and 20% for CL? Of course not! that's goofy talk, when you sign just on next year with whoever the hell you want.

This isn't the old wenger either. Previously he was playing the long game and fine with selling, now he has two years left and can be selfish and go all out. The club cannot afford to let ANOTHER one get away to a rival. You can only get slapped so many times before you stop thinking rationally and end up fighting back. I don't even think it's that irrational to hold onto him and go all out for Europa + top 3 anyway.

I just don't see it happening.
Click to expand...

If your rationale was correct then no player would leave until the end of his contract. To balance this off, if he was transferred this year he would get a percentage of the transfer fee as part of a signing on bonus.

Matic didn't ask for a transfer and he's gone
Neymar saw fit to hand in a transfer request
Van Dijk looks like he has downed tools

The end result they all leave or will leave.

The big question here,is whether Wenger wants to keep a player who doesn't want to stay, and risk him not performing, or rather performing in the games that don't matter and Arsenal would likely win any way. Then there's the matter of a petulant attitude and the impact that would have on team morale - a much bigger factor in my view.

It's been proven time and again, and Pep has said this himself, that he doesn't want players not committed to the cause. Why Wenger, in this instance, thinks holding on to the player is a better course of action is baffling, or indeed it could just be the usual posturing and negotiation tactic which seems more likely imo
 
Last edited:
Jack Hackett said:
I can understand your annoyance at that guy but to assume that's representative of Arsenal and their fans is a stretch
Click to expand...

Absolutely.

Jack you're more than welcome on Bluemoon mate as long as you remember where you are and that any conversation or debate is going to have a City bias and you accept that. Take a look at the few rules we have on here mate and stick by them and enjoy.

Thanks.
 
Robbiegunn said:
I work for myself in a strange job so have little pockets of spare time throughout the day.
Click to expand...



f650e86c0a6f70617a54112ac2bc877b.png
 
ADegenerate said:
I had no idea that Sanchez would actually take in a large % of what would effectively be this years transfer fee by signing as a free agent. Why in the hell would he piss away a 30+ million bonus, this years loyalty bonus (if xfer request), severely tarnish his legacy at Arsenal with the fans, and also fuck over the club that 'made' him world class by forcing a move to go to a rival?

It seems like a very easy decision to make for Alexis. Very very easy actually. Would you trade all of that for say a 50% shot at the premier league and 20% for CL? Of course not! that's goofy talk, when you sign just on next year with whoever the hell you want.

This isn't the old wenger either. Previously he was playing the long game and fine with selling, now he has two years left and can be selfish and go all out. The club cannot afford to let ANOTHER one get away to a rival. You can only get slapped so many times before you stop thinking rationally and end up fighting back. I don't even think it's that irrational to hold onto him and go all out for Europa + top 3 anyway.

I just don't see it happening.
Click to expand...

I'm inclined to agree. I'd still like to see us dangle a carrot in the region of £60m though. See if the board overrules Mr Sleeping Bag
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Unread Posts

Don't have an account? Register now and see fewer ads!

SIGN UP
Back
Top