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William Saliba

Interesting if true (we want him, we don't want him staying for a season on loan). Probably means Alderweireld is gone, otherwise when would Saliba ever get game time?

Similarly it probably means not signing another more experienced CB.

Would leave Saliba, Foyth, Dier or Davies for when one of Vertonghen or Sanchez isn't playing, or if we want a back 3 again.

That's obviously speculation based on rumours, but I would find that hypothetical situation very interesting.
 
braineclipse said:
Interesting if true (we want him, we don't want him staying for a season on loan). Probably means Alderweireld is gone, otherwise when would Saliba ever get game time?

Similarly it probably means not signing another more experienced CB.

Would leave Saliba, Foyth, Dier or Davies for when one of Vertonghen or Sanchez isn't playing, or if we want a back 3 again.

That's obviously speculation based on rumours, but I would find that hypothetical situation very interesting.
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I agree with what you're saying. I think thats the likely outcome if the interest in Saliba is true. I dont have too much of a problem with it though as signing a CB at his peak is not really our style - Maguire will cost Man U £70m - £80m. We'll just need one of Foyth or Sanchez to step up next year

The timing/ageing/experince hasnt really worked for us in that we have two very experienced CBs in JV and TA and two inexperienced, in DS and JF, rather than having a broader range. With our model of signing young players rather than players at their peak, ideally you want a situation that when the most experienced CB is ready for the knackers yard then you have two more mid career....though thats obviously hard to do in practice
 
braineclipse said:
Interesting if true (we want him, we don't want him staying for a season on loan). Probably means Alderweireld is gone, otherwise when would Saliba ever get game time?

Similarly it probably means not signing another more experienced CB.

Would leave Saliba, Foyth, Dier or Davies for when one of Vertonghen or Sanchez isn't playing, or if we want a back 3 again.

That's obviously speculation based on rumours, but I would find that hypothetical situation very interesting.
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I'm becoming more convinced that foyth will be our first choice RB next season
 
AdamB said:
I agree with what you're saying. I think thats the likely outcome if the interest in Saliba is true. I dont have too much of a problem with it though as signing a CB at his peak is not really our style - Maguire will cost Man U £70m - £80m. We'll just need one of Foyth or Sanchez to step up next year

The timing/ageing/experince hasnt really worked for us in that we have two very experienced CBs in JV and TA and two inexperienced, in DS and JF, rather than having a broader range. With our model of signing young players rather than players at their peak, ideally you want a situation that when the most experienced CB is ready for the knackers yard then you have two more mid career....though thats obviously hard to do in practice
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Looks like Jan will be around for another couple of years, so that should give our young CBs time to settle in and learn from one of the best in the business. And with a combination of Ndombele and Sissoko protecting, we should be more solid than last year. So, personally, I'm not too worried.
 
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/arsenal-strike-back-spurs-william-18261919

Arsenal strike back at Spurs as William Saliba transfer scrap takes ANOTHER twist
Unai Emery has targeted the St Etienne defender and the Gunners are reported to have matched Spurs' late bid.

Arsenal have reportedly matched Tottenham's bid for William Saliba as the north London rivals' tug-of-war over the St Etienne defender takes a new twist.

A deal between the Gunners and the Ligue 1 outfit had been agreed for €30million last week - only for Spurs to try and hijack the transfer.

Now though, Arsenal have decided to match that offer from White Hart Lane with a bid of €30m plus add ons, according to French radio station RMC.

They state Spurs met with the Ligue 1 club on Saturday to make their 11th hour offer. But St Etienne are in now rush to sell and are keen on a bidding war for the player.

The 18-year-old will remain in France no matter who he signs for this summer with St Etienne insisting on a season-long loan deal as part of the move.

Arsenal are on the lookout for new centre backs. That need was heightened when Laurent Koscielny refused to go on their pre-season tour after demanding he was released from his contract.

Reports in France suggest Koscielny was offered a one-year extension before his refusal to travel in his bid to return to his homeland.

A number of clubs, including Lyon and Bordeuax, are interested in taking him back to France.
The Gunners are also set to make a third bid for Celtic defender Kieran Tierney after having a second offer rejected.

Celtic are holding out for £25million for the fans' favourite and were unimpressed with the structure of the Gunners' offer which was made up of a series of staggered clauses.

But Emery is working with a modest £45million transfer budget this window and is being forced to shop wisely.
 
nayimfromthehalfwayline said:
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/arsenal-strike-back-spurs-william-18261919

Arsenal strike back at Spurs as William Saliba transfer scrap takes ANOTHER twist
Unai Emery has targeted the St Etienne defender and the Gunners are reported to have matched Spurs' late bid.

Arsenal have reportedly matched Tottenham's bid for William Saliba as the north London rivals' tug-of-war over the St Etienne defender takes a new twist.

A deal between the Gunners and the Ligue 1 outfit had been agreed for €30million last week - only for Spurs to try and hijack the transfer.

Now though, Arsenal have decided to match that offer from White Hart Lane with a bid of €30m plus add ons, according to French radio station RMC.

They state Spurs met with the Ligue 1 club on Saturday to make their 11th hour offer. But St Etienne are in now rush to sell and are keen on a bidding war for the player.

The 18-year-old will remain in France no matter who he signs for this summer with St Etienne insisting on a season-long loan deal as part of the move.

Arsenal are on the lookout for new centre backs. That need was heightened when Laurent Koscielny refused to go on their pre-season tour after demanding he was released from his contract.

Reports in France suggest Koscielny was offered a one-year extension before his refusal to travel in his bid to return to his homeland.

A number of clubs, including Lyon and Bordeuax, are interested in taking him back to France.
The Gunners are also set to make a third bid for Celtic defender Kieran Tierney after having a second offer rejected.

Celtic are holding out for £25million for the fans' favourite and were unimpressed with the structure of the Gunners' offer which was made up of a series of staggered clauses.

But Emery is working with a modest £45million transfer budget this window and is being forced to shop wisely.
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Such a shame to see Arsenal so skint eh?
 
alekaras said:
And with a combination of Ndombele and Sissoko protecting, we should be more solid than last year. So, personally, I'm not too worried.
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Winks will be protecting, Ndombele or Sissoko will be marauding forwards.
 
nayimfromthehalfwayline said:
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/arsenal-strike-back-spurs-william-18261919

Arsenal strike back at Spurs as William Saliba transfer scrap takes ANOTHER twist
Unai Emery has targeted the St Etienne defender and the Gunners are reported to have matched Spurs' late bid.

Arsenal have reportedly matched Tottenham's bid for William Saliba as the north London rivals' tug-of-war over the St Etienne defender takes a new twist.

A deal between the Gunners and the Ligue 1 outfit had been agreed for €30million last week - only for Spurs to try and hijack the transfer.

Now though, Arsenal have decided to match that offer from White Hart Lane with a bid of €30m plus add ons, according to French radio station RMC.

They state Spurs met with the Ligue 1 club on Saturday to make their 11th hour offer. But St Etienne are in now rush to sell and are keen on a bidding war for the player.

The 18-year-old will remain in France no matter who he signs for this summer with St Etienne insisting on a season-long loan deal as part of the move.

Arsenal are on the lookout for new centre backs. That need was heightened when Laurent Koscielny refused to go on their pre-season tour after demanding he was released from his contract.

Reports in France suggest Koscielny was offered a one-year extension before his refusal to travel in his bid to return to his homeland.

A number of clubs, including Lyon and Bordeuax, are interested in taking him back to France.
The Gunners are also set to make a third bid for Celtic defender Kieran Tierney after having a second offer rejected.

Celtic are holding out for £25million for the fans' favourite and were unimpressed with the structure of the Gunners' offer which was made up of a series of staggered clauses.

But Emery is working with a modest £45million transfer budget this window and is being forced to shop wisely.
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Tierney for 25mil is not a bad price if Rose was to leave. He reminds me of Bale a little.
 
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