What is going with Jonny Evans? Suddenly everyone wants him. It looks like another case of clubs scouting the papers.
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What is going with Jonny Evans? Suddenly everyone wants him. It looks like another case of clubs scouting the papers.
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
I'm still convinced that Kane has made some kind of Faustian deal with the Devil that turns professionals into amateurs as soon as they are within 3 feet of him. Ali looks like the real deal, but I'll wait and see how he progresses before I heap praise on him, he could easily end up like Ross Barkley.
He's unspectacular but reliable, that's a valuable commodity nowadays.
I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. Pulis has absolutely no ambition as a coach to win anything or entertain anyone. The stats on his Stoke/West Brom teams after they reach 40 points are shocking. Year after year they just give up. He also just seems like a thoroughly unpleasant man, the way he tried to swindle Crystal Palace was also pretty disgusting.
WadiumArcadium
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Johnny Evans was not the player I imagined some of the top clubs would be fighting for in the final week of the transfer window.
Unreal Champ
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Same here. I felt sorry for the guy the minute I heard West Brom were after him.
Apparently Arsenal is interested in Draxler, looking to bid £32 million for him.
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
That would be a good get. I'd be fine if we got him instead of Lemar.
nature boy
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"If he's good for one of our rivals, he's good for us" mentality
brokenbeans
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32m looks a little low in this climate.
Arsenal were in for Evans last year before ending up with Mustafi, so it's not exactly that, but the fans acceptance of it this time around definitely is.
Mass_Pincup
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Way to low when PSG bought him 36 M+6M in bonuses.
David Squires keeping on top of the latest memes: https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...on-liverpool-v-arsenal-and-bilic-on-the-brink
He would improve Arsenal Defence
brokenbeans
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Evans would be fine at Arsenal ok he's not a world beater but he's the best they are gonna get for that price and point of the window.
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WadiumArcadium
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So would a one-legged pirate.
toythatkills
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Dave Busst forced out of retirement, can't support himself illegally copying DVDs in a streaming-focussed market.
Good luck!
the_milkybar_kid
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Spurs contingent assemble. We've signed Kevin Wimmer for 18m. Truth be told I can't remember seeing him play. Is he any good?
His Majesty
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£100M for Oxlade-Chamberlain, Drinkwater and Barkley
Who are we, Liverpool? ffs
Who are we, Liverpool? ffs
Those are some Brendan Rodgers-tier signings.
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
Unless Chelsea sign Assaidi, they are nowhere near Rodgers-tier.
Draxler and Sterling in on long term contracts would be far better than AOC and Sanchez with 1 year contracts.
TheSecondSpitter
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City offering Sterling +cash for Sanchez.
Do it, Arsene!
http://www.espnfc.com.au/story/3191...sterling-plus-cash-for-alexis-sanchez-sources
Do it, Arsene!
http://www.espnfc.com.au/story/3191...sterling-plus-cash-for-alexis-sanchez-sources
Steverulez
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Ox has potential, Drinkwater works well with Kante, decent age and has won the league (plus homegrown)
Fee is a little high but we can afford it.
Not sure about Barkley, think we should sack that off and get the pennies from behind Romans sofa to go and get Sanchez
brokenbeans
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Even for depth I still find it hard to believe a top club wants Barkley.
MaizeRage25
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Interesting that City would be willing to give up on Sterling already to get Sanchez.
Sterling is far from a finished product and still has tons of potential. Would definitely be a win-now type of move.
Sterling is far from a finished product and still has tons of potential. Would definitely be a win-now type of move.
Bubble Metropolis
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I'm not even saying he's not a good transfer--he's reliable and experienced--but if we seriously panic buy Jonny Evans at the end of the window after crippling any of our leverage by already selling off Mustafi and Gabriel, I think I might actively start rooting for the opposing team in every match. We shouldn't be in these positions anymore. It all reminds me too much of the Mikael Silvestre signing.
Sterling isn't going to Arsenal.
Sterling isn't going to Arsenal.
GHG
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They know they can buy him back off us in 4 years time in a cut price deal when he only has 1 year left on his contract and has worked out the kinks in his game.
No sweat.
Steverulez
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What happens to Pep if he has another bad season, out of curiosity?
Dutch Gronk
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Barkley is happening?
brokenbeans
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I say it's the agent doing what an agent does best.
Agreed GHG, our club is a shambles.
And Wenger should not be allowed to spend another god damn penny.
The old fool is clearly senile now and does not know how to squad build or develop players anymore since 2012.
I don't want him signing any players and adding more deadwood either.
Save the money for a competent manager to spend.
Dutch Gronk
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To be fair, I would be a-okay with Drinkwater, Ox and Barkley for a 100 million. Between 30 and 35 million for each of them is fine, great depth players which is crucial with the season to come.
City is moving into a "big club" mentality. They will buy another big player in 2-3 years instead of waiting for Sterling to reach his potential.
brokenbeans
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Yeah I get that 100% this late on in the window you can't shop about for the perfect candidate sometimes you gotta take a Jonny Evans lol
Nah, it's got to that tipping point were some ordinary fans are starting to lose interest in the game. My mates mom has followed Southampton for 40yrs, but now says the prices etc has killed it for her.
brokenbeans
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FIFA 18 gonna be wild
We are being slowly downgraded to a mid table-ish club.
Makes sense Evans would be our CD scoop, fits our level along with the likes of Gibbs, Wally and Welbeck.
GHG
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There's talk of us offering you guys Walcott in an exchange deal. Would you take it?
I know what you mean, but I'll never forget Carroll for 35m. That was 6 years ago
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
This has been the stance all along though right?
Such a damaging transfer. We could have had Llorente for half that price. At least we got the guts of 20m back.
Ain't that the truth
GHG
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Walcott is dead to Saints fans. Arsenal killed him.
Yeah there were a few messed up bids here and there. But the money involved now is mad
Yep. But the chairman always says "this window".
brokenbeans
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