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[Akiva]

We don't need to bluff about Sanchez.

I agree, though it's clear Arsenal are going to expect him to force his way out and make himself the villain, so I see some arguing that this could be a bluff to encourage him to do that. I don't think it is though.

Here's what I've heard from a reliable source almost a month ago: Sanchez is the top priority, but we have a (unnamed) backup in case Arsenal simply don't sell. That could be Auba, but it's way too early to be looking at plan B, so I doubt it.

 

[Danamy]

I still wouldn't rule out Aubameyang

@IanBishopsHaircut likes this (:

That ship has sailed and rightly so...

Some call him "The Black Pearl" so that would fit ;-)

@Zin 'messiah' Zimmer ;-)

 

[SWP's back]

@Zin 'messiah' Zimmer ;-)

So there's something in this.

 

[bluemonkey71]

 

[Danamy]

So there's something in this.

Indeed

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Indeed

Seems a very strange move if true. Sanchez and Mbappe have FAR more versatility. He's a great goal scorer, but unless Sanchez is now a no-go, I don't really understand going for Auba over Alexis. Unless we want both and Auba is essentially Aguero's replacement.

 

[MCFC1993]

@Zin 'messiah' Zimmer ;-)

Interesting, so that was posted back in April. So if you knew something he was obviously being considered when we were also considering Sanchez.

I think Auba is the alternative to Mbappe personally.

Does beg the question who gives way if we get Sanchez and Auba, I can just about see room for 1, 2 would suggest somebody isn't playing much next year.

 

[doobyedoobye]

Seems a very strange move if true. Sanchez and Mbappe have FAR more versatility. He's a great goal scorer, but unless Sanchez is now a no-go, I don't really understand going for Auba over Alexis. Unless we want both and Auba is essentially Aguero's replacement.

Unless we are forcing someone else's hand?

 

[Danamy]

Seems a very strange move if true. Sanchez and Mbappe have FAR more versatility. He's a great goal scorer, but unless Sanchez is now a no-go, I don't really understand going for Auba over Alexis. Unless we want both and Auba is essentially Aguero's replacement.

What if Mbappe is a no-go?

 

[Kladze]

Indeed

Please, no.....