The Alexander Hleb transfer saga has been going on for some time now, and the supposed Ben Arfa transfer seem to have gone a little too quiet. If both players were participating in Euro 2008 then you could understand the delay.
Could it be the case that Hleb wanted to leave Arsenal, so Wenger had lined up Ben Arfa to replace him? Now I just wonder if Hleb has had a changed of heart and decided he actually wants to stay at Arsenal, hence the silence over Ben Arfa.
I understand if we sign Nasri then you’re probably thinking he’s the Hleb replacement? One thing we needed last season was an extra winger in our squad, and I just wonder if Wenger would like to have Hleb AND Nasri or Ben Arfa AND Nasri. Personally, I don’t think signing one player and losing one player is the answer as we are cleary lacking strength in depth. We have signed Ramsey but I can’t see him really playing a part in the premiership next season.
Maybe Vela is the answer to all of our problems. I hope so. Would you be happy with just one of the three players mentioned above, or do we definitely need two of them?
9 Comments
June 14, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Personally I do think we need 2 of the 3 you’ve mentioned, well Nasri and another, as we badly missed having proper wingers last season.
E£boue is just not good enough and Diaby is wasted on the wings.
Theo started to grow into that position last season, he is fast, direct and is a real goal threat.
Having him, Vela, Rosicky, Nasri and another will be well handy next season.
June 14, 2008 at 8:15 pm
I think you’re right, with Vela on board it would probably mean we only need Nasri or somebody else.
Right now, I’m hoping we keep Hleb and buy Nasri. I wonder if the Nasri deal was put on hold due to Hleb having a change of heart? And would we be happy with keeping Hleb and not signing Nasri?
I know Hleb doesn’t score goals and his assists tally isn’t that high but he is an absolutely fantastic player. I don’t think all midfielders should be judged on the goals and assists. I’m sure Joe Cole or Ryan Babel’s stats aren’t great, but any team would benifite from these players.
June 15, 2008 at 12:53 am
Whers Wrighty7 on your blogroll? He is one of the best Arsenal blogs around, easily my son.
June 15, 2008 at 9:10 am
Added Wrighty7. Thanks mate.
June 15, 2008 at 9:38 am
Hi mate,
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The links up and running mate.
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Thanks “I eat chicken curry”
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June 15, 2008 at 9:39 am
Just found out who chicken curry is, my dopey mate! Jamie Currie
June 27, 2008 at 3:10 pm
HLEB FTW!
September 5, 2008 at 6:05 pm
I am a Gunner fan,i will be very happy if you will bring in Ben Arfa he will be able to helping Nasri whenever he is on injury,but God forbid.
September 6, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Ben arfa joined Marseille a couple of months ago.