Alexis Sanchez

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Arsenal braced as Manchester City prepare final push for Alexis Sánchez
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/aug/30/arsenal-manchester-city-alexis-sanchez-final-push

Bend them over and rodger them senseless.

 

[worsleyweb]

Allways liked Bob Wilson.

 

[Marvin]

Guardian just released an article saying arsenal have softened their stance on Sanchez and are expecting a bigger offer from us

And they also have big Jonny Evans news..... "A journalist whose tweets I can’t share here – so I should name him, it’s Alan Nixon – says a big step forward has been made in Man City’spursuit of Jonny Evans. Suspect we’ll hear plenty more tomorrow ..." https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...de-chamberlain-barkley-drinkwater-latest-live

 

[SilverFox2]

I like Mahrez but we're well stocked in that regard I think.

Just a thought, however it would be a little crowded with Sanchez as well but that has not stopped our bidding for him.

Will we really be at a disadvantage if Sanchez is delayed or even abandoned ? Would love to think he could get us shooting accurately but lets be fair existing attack just needs to realign its sights and we are unstoppable as things are.

 

[kaz7]

Why have we not put a 2nd bid in yet i wonder

 

[cookster]

Not convinced he meant to post that clip three times, tbh.

He did post "There is another" yesterday though.

 

[SebastianBlue]

And they also have big Jonny Evans news..... "A journalist whose tweets I can’t share here – so I should name him, it’s Alan Nixon – says a big step forward has been made in Man City’spursuit of Jonny Evans. Suspect we’ll hear plenty more tomorrow ..." https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...de-chamberlain-barkley-drinkwater-latest-live

When I read statements like this I momentarily think I have entered some sort of rip in the space time continuum and have been transported back to 2007.

 

[City_Sean]

Miguel Delaney has just written an article saying we've sent people to Chile to do the deal and that there is a disgruntled mood in the Arsenal dressing room towards Alexis.

 

[venom99]

Revealed: The new Premier League rules that mean Arsenal may struggle to keep both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...sanchez-mesut-ozil-new-contract-a7803741.html


They must sell

 

[Bluemanc100]

Why have we not put a 2nd bid in yet i wonder

Fatal rushing the bids... makes it too easy for the seller

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

I'm taking heart from the Bob Wilson interview on 5Live tonight. Presumably he's still well connected at Arsenal and he was saying that he'd been told the other players wanted Sanchez to leave now. Could just be reiterating that Telegraph article from yesterday of course, but he didn't sound like Sanchez would stay.

He could go from world class to unpopular mercenary for hire in 200 miles!

 

[MarsLlama]

Glad we aren't in for Mahrez. He's overrated but he doesn't know it. Imagine replacing Sanchez with him?

 

[The-Dogs-Pollocks]

Yes relaxed about it. You, me and most independent observers will think that a slow departure of Sanchez will damage Arsenal, but their fans may hang on to the idea that once the window closes he'll knuckle down. We do not really know for sure how it affects the team, but human nature and reports, and form suggest it will be detrimental. I think Mahrez could be the lifeboat. Amazed none of the big clubs have snapped him up. I think that's what's going to happen. City buy Sanchez, and Arsenal use the proceeds to buy Mahrez.

Think Sanchez is a nice to have, but wont be devastated if it doesn't come off. We have enough attacking quality, just need to get them firing now. Agree about Mahrez, quality player.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Why have we not put a 2nd bid in yet i wonder

Come on kaz do u expect city to put a bid in then go straight to blue moon to tell u they have???

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Glad we aren't in for Mahrez. He's overrated but he doesn't know it. Imagine replacing Sanchez with him?

Wouldn't bother me mahrez is top draw

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

We'll be readying our £50m + 1p for 5 minutes before the deadline ;-)

 

[kaz7]

Come on kaz do u expect city to put a bid in then go straight to blue moon to tell u they have???

Obviously not,these things do leak out into the media though

 

[MarsLlama]

Selling Sanchez is clearly the best move for Arsenal, everything about the deal points in City's favour, and yet...

Arsenal are not like other clubs. They allow sentiment and desire to appear strong overrule common sense and intelligence. That's why I'm worried about this one.

 

[kippaxwarrior]

Miguel Delaney has just written an article saying we've sent people to Chile to do the deal and that there is a disgruntled mood in the Arsenal dressing room towards Alexis.

Funny how about 4-5 new articles from different media sources have been released at the same about this. Maybe they have been briefed by the club

 

[Marvin]

Just a thought, however it would be a little crowded with Sanchez as well but that has not stopped our bidding for him.

Will we really be at a disadvantage if Sanchez is delayed or even abandoned ? Would love to think he could get us shooting accurately but lets be fair existing attack just needs to realign its sights and we are unstoppable as things are.

We have yet to settle in B.Silva and Mendy yet. I am looking forward to Sane, Jesus and B.Silva. That might be our optimal starting line up. Many on here don't like the press comment about potential Aguero problems pending, but I do feel that might become an issue. I am sure in time Guardiola will settle on a forward line. At the moment we're just settling everyone in.