Author Topic: Arsenal sign Diaby (Auxerre) and Adebayor (Monaco) (Read 4572 times)

SOBRIQUET · « **on:** January 12, 2006, 03:51:43 PM »

Arsenal 'to sign' Auxerre's Diaby Â

Auxerre midfielder Vasiriki Abou Diaby is set to sign for Arsenal, according to the French club.
"The player has made the choice for Arsenal," said Auxerre vice-president Gerard Bourgoin.

"And Auxerre, who do not like ruining the careers of our players, have reached an agreement with the club."

The 19-year-old Parisian will sign a four-year deal and become Arsenal's first signing during the January transfer window.

Diaby has made three first-team appearances for Auxerre this season and won the Under-19 European Championship with France two years ago

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4607920.stm

They have also just signed Adebayor from Monaco http://www.uefa.com/competitions/UCL/news/Kind=1/newsId=385172.html

Jahyouth · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2006, 04:44:00 PM »

Quote from: SOBRIQUET on January 12, 2006, 03:51:43 PM

Arsenal 'to sign' Auxerre's Diaby Â

Auxerre midfielder Vasiriki Abou Diaby is set to sign for Arsenal, according to the French club.
"The player has made the choice for Arsenal," said Auxerre vice-president Gerard Bourgoin.

"And Auxerre, who do not like ruining the careers of our players, have reached an agreement with the club."

The 19-year-old Parisian will sign a four-year deal and become Arsenal's first signing during the January transfer window.

Diaby has made three first-team appearances for Auxerre this season and won the Under-19 European Championship with France two years ago

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4607920.stm

I getting tired of Wenger now. ANOTHER 19 YEAR OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come nah? Half of our team is done youth men and we struggling, you go bring a next youngster

Steups

Bring men who going to contribute right away man. We have enough "potential" on the squad without Premier level performance.

SOBRIQUET · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2006, 04:59:54 PM »

I feel is ah lil stubborness startin to creep into Wenger's head now. He just have this drive to proove everyone wrong about his youth policy. This might sound crazy to some, but i think that even a man like Edgar Davids wud have been a good signing for arsenal. They need someone like that to help ween the yutes. Maybe in 2 or 3 years Wenger go look back at all ah we and laugh hard, but till then, this yute project he on lookin real shady...

Tenorsaw · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:03:42 PM »

Doh worry. They go be in ah rebuillding stage for the next 10 years, while Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs and Man U battle for the honors. Before Wenger take the bold step and gansta Fulham for Diop, he looking for boys again. Right now, they need some steel in the middle.

Andre · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:10:07 PM »

they also "set to sign" Togolese international striker Emmanuel Adebayor from monaco (age 21) and theo walcott (age 16) from southampton.

look like wenger building a team for the future.

if everything work out, they will be horrors for the opposition in 2 yrs. or so.

dwn · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:23:50 PM »

What kind of a midfielder is Diaby? Arsenal needs a player in the middle with more physical presence. If he is that kind of player he might be able to make an immediate contribution. Although he's 19, Fabregas is younger and Flamini isnt much older.

FF · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:26:49 PM »

This man Wenger go build and build and build until he forget what he building

palos · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:32:49 PM »

All part of de master plan.

Carib-Briton · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:35:10 PM »

Quote from: dwn on January 13, 2006, 01:23:50 PM

What kind of a midfielder is Diaby?Arsenal needs a player in the middle with more physical presence? . If he is that kind of player he might be able to make an immediate contribution. Although he's 19, Fabregas is younger and Flamini isnt much older.

lol. Those are the words of a person who hasnt seen him play.lol

Jahyouth · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:36:37 PM »

Arsenal are a team that has to be a top 2 or 3 finisher EVERY YEAR. Â Right now, Wenger really being stubborn as Sobriquet say. Â Bring in men who could play NOW man.

And Flamini and Fabregas have been okay, but not near good enough. We need veterans who could challenge for a title, not a youth team.

g · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2006, 01:39:35 PM »

Wenger only doing this becuase have have a fair amount of job security, he sacrificing today's results for the long term success. This is afforded to him because he is one of the few coaches in d epl who will keep his job regardless whether Arsenal win trophies or not taking into consideration the size of the club, very few coaches in the world can afford to have an entire youth squad and have the time to mould them into wining players. We have all seen what ferguson did in the early to mid 90's with his young squad. Wenger just doing d same thing.

Feliziano · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2006, 03:50:16 PM »

Quote from: Andre on January 13, 2006, 01:10:07 PM

look like wenger building a team for the future.
if everything work out, they will be horrors for the opposition in 2 yrs. or so.

I want to know if Wenger have in mind that the EU laws going to change in a couple years concerning home-grown players and the number necessary to have on the field of play etc?
He trying to buy Theo Walcott to mamaguy people..for all he care..he might turn out to be another Pennant signing.
To me the team with the best transfer policy right now is Tottenham..they buying all the available young British players together with a few seasoned foreigners.
Look and see when the EU work laws kick in how the price of home grown players all over Europe will skyrocket.

Touches · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2006, 04:03:31 PM »

A lot of you are forgetting that football is a business.

Wenger is very shrewd and will sell or release these young players after they have been marketed properly.

If Wenger wanted he could have purchased a ole war horse like Davids etc if he wanted to.

Do not act surprised..Wenger doe buy nuttin ole, he does like to mould and shape them.

No one besides abramovich can buy immediate success. The rest of teams have to take they time and develop the crop.

All Arsenal needed was another killer fwd, a central defender and a central mid. Then we beating people........those players will come in time.

Those of little faith find another team that in style to support.

Do not doubt the Zen 10th Guru Dan Arsene Wenger.

FF · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2006, 04:17:29 PM »

Quote from: Touches on January 13, 2006, 04:03:31 PM

Do not doubt the Zen 10th Guru Dan Arsene Wenger.

Right now he and all doubting heself
From Invincibles to Mid-table also-rans....

Touches · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2006, 04:21:50 PM »

FF

Thanks for posting that pix........perfect illustration of how to cover your nose and face when you sneeze.

Jahyouth · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2006, 04:27:33 PM »

Quote from: Touches on January 13, 2006, 04:03:31 PM

A lot of you are forgetting that football is a business.

Wenger is very shrewd and will sell or release these young players after they have been marketed properly.

If Wenger wanted he could have purchased a ole war horse like Davids etc if he wanted to.

Do not act surprised..Wenger doe buy nuttin ole, he does like to mould and shape them.

No one besides abramovich can buy immediate success. The rest of teams have to take they time and develop the crop.

All Arsenal needed was another killer fwd, a central defender and a central mid. Then we beating people........those players will come in time.

Those of little faith find another team that in style to support.

Do not doubt the Zen 10th Guru Dan Arsene Wenger.

Touches usually you talk sense but is pure tata yuh talking there boss. Â Wenger is not looking to market and sell any youngsters.. he does not look after the financial aspect of the club. Â Wenger is pure football. Â And he is buying who he believes will help the club now, and/or in the future. Â

It is not a matter of "buying immediate success" like Abramovich. Â Long before he bankroll Chelsea other teams were winning trophies and using the market to do it by purchaing key players. Â

A team like Arsenal has to be a contender every year. Â That is the truth about it. Â Arsenal is not a mid-table club like Charlton, or a perennial bottom-feeder like Portsmouth. Â We are a big club with ambitions to win silverware EVERY year. Â In this regard, there is nothing wrong with buying potential now for the future, but it must be done while not neglecting the FIRST TEAM.

How when people signing big players left and right we only signed ONE impact player over the summer Alexandr Hleb, and then and lose Vieira at the same time, does Wenger expect to be competitive? Â A team with a midfield of two teenagers (Fabregas/Flamini), a 33 year old (Pires) and Ljundberg along with a man coming off a cruciate injury (Gilberto Silva) CANNOT win any titles in the EPL. Â Not a chance.

So I don't have any problem with youth, but not to the detriment of the First team. Â Wenger lapse bad this year.

Grande · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2006, 04:47:44 PM »

Quote from: Andre on January 13, 2006, 01:10:07 PM

they also "set to sign" Togolese international striker Emmanuel AdebayorÂ from monaco (age 21) and theo walcott (age 16) from southampton.

look like wenger building a team for the future.

if everything work out, they will be horrors for the opposition in 2 yrs. or so.

Good for he, right before the World Cup too.
No way he is starting before Henry and Bergkamp though...he will prob come on as a sub or get some FA Cup action for now...that's about it..

dwn · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2006, 04:50:25 PM »

Quote from: Futbol on January 13, 2006, 01:35:10 PM

Quote from: dwn on January 13, 2006, 01:23:50 PM
What kind of a midfielder is Diaby?Arsenal needs a player in the middle with more physical presence? . If he is that kind of player he might be able to make an immediate contribution. Although he's 19, Fabregas is younger and Flamini isnt much older.

lol. Those are the words of a person who hasnt seen him play.lol

Which is why I asked the question. I havent seen him play. What kind of player is he? Id like to know.

dumpalewie · « **Reply #18 on:** January 13, 2006, 05:00:17 PM »

I agree that the boss probably needs to sign a few experienced players especially to show Henry that he does intend to keep winning titles in the shortrun.

However, I think that Adebayor is actually a very good buy as he is more of the center forward type player that they need to finish all the buildup play.

I'm also expecting them to buy Whitley to replace Viera.

Brej · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2006, 05:55:37 PM »

adebayor is lala
he is a shittier version to kanu an dat sayin sum

JayTheWrecker · « **Reply #20 on:** January 13, 2006, 06:08:14 PM »

This January outlay smacks of desperation, because Wenger has stated previously that he's not a big fan of buying players in the January transfer window, because he feels that you don't get value for money. I think he's right

So why the change of heart? I think it's because Arsenal are seriously concerned about failing to qualify for next years Champions League.

Rumour has it they are serioulsy overstretched on their new stadium, which was budgeted on the assumption that CL revenue would be forthcoming for the foreseeable future (see Leeds Utd.)

dwn · « **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2006, 06:21:45 PM »

Quote from: TriniWhiteBoy on January 13, 2006, 06:08:14 PM

This January outlay smacks of desperation, because Wenger has stated previously that he's not a big fan of buying players in the January transfer window, because he feels that you don't get value for money. I think he's right

He probably got a very good deal for Adebayor. As far as value for money - not only is it a January transfer but Adebayor is soon going to be heading to the African Nations Cup. The fact that the Monaco coach wanted to sell him off makes it more probable that Wenger got a good deal though.

truthseeker · « **Reply #22 on:** January 13, 2006, 07:31:29 PM »

Ah cyar believe dat men tryin to justify them shitty buys by Wenger lolololol.. Okay, I have seen the boys and they are not bad but I agree with those who are saying that Diop (Fulham) would have been a better buy. Diop is not old and could render about 5 to 7 years of top class midfield service.
He already in the EPL, has plenty experience, strong, fast, great in the air, has a rocket for a shot... and on.. and on...

Walcott is class but every Assnal man saying that Wenger rebuilding, but ah wonder if they think de other teams are standing still. The average age of Man Utd and Chelski squad is about 25, so they will be around for a long time. Right now Wenger could have used both Evra and Vidic whom Utd bought. But meh eh really care for Assnal anyway, dey cutass book as usual.

truthseeker · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2006, 07:43:30 PM »

http://www.footballclips.net/theo_walcott_new_english_talent

Behold Assnal's new saviour... Touches burn yuh candle

Feliziano · « **Reply #24 on:** January 13, 2006, 08:06:08 PM »

so why didnt Wenger put in a bid for Sean Davis..thats proven Premiership experience at a cheap price.

dwn · « **Reply #25 on:** January 14, 2006, 09:57:38 PM »

Quote from: Feliziano on January 13, 2006, 03:50:16 PM

I want to know if Wenger have in mind that the EU laws going to change in a couple years concerning home-grown players and the number necessary to have on the field of play etc?
He trying to buy Theo Walcott to mamaguy people..for all he care..he might turn out to be another Pennant signing.
To me the team with the best transfer policy right now is Tottenham..they buying all the available young British players together with a few seasoned foreigners.
Look and see when the EU work laws kick in how the price of home grown players all over Europe will skyrocket.

Source: http://www.4thegame.com/club/lfc/news/183620/rafa_english_too_expensive.html

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has defended his policy of bringing in foreign players as he believes that homegrown talent is overpriced.

Spaniard Benitez has recruited a host of players from his native country, while the January transfer window has already seen the arrival of Holland defender Jan Kromkamp and Denmark defender Daniel Agger.

RAFA BENITEZ Benitez told the Daily Mirror: "Ideally my aim is to have a young squad based on English talent, but the problem is always the price.

"You ask about a teenager with no experience and you are quoted Â£5million, maybe more.

"There is still young talent coming through, but the high prices make it very difficult to bring them to clubs like Liverpool where they can play at the highest level.

"If the talent is going to keep coming through then we need to adjust the prices that the clubs are paying.

"We will not pay the high prices, we will only pay what we feel the player is worth."

Feliziano · « **Reply #26 on:** January 14, 2006, 10:31:11 PM »

Quote from: dwn on January 14, 2006, 09:57:38 PM

Quote from: Feliziano on January 13, 2006, 03:50:16 PM
I want to know if Wenger have in mind that the EU laws going to change in a couple years concerning home-grown players and the number necessary to have on the field of play etc?
He trying to buy Theo Walcott to mamaguy people..for all he care..he might turn out to be another Pennant signing.
To me the team with the best transfer policy right now is Tottenham..they buying all the available young British players together with a few seasoned foreigners.
Look and see when the EU work laws kick in how the price of home grown players all over Europe will skyrocket.

Source: http://www.4thegame.com/club/lfc/news/183620/rafa_english_too_expensive.html

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has defended his policy of bringing in foreign players as he believes that homegrown talent is overpriced.

Spaniard Benitez has recruited a host of players from his native country, while the January transfer window has already seen the arrival of Holland defender Jan Kromkamp and Denmark defender Daniel Agger.

RAFA BENITEZ Benitez told the Daily Mirror: "Ideally my aim is to have a young squad based on English talent, but the problem is always the price.

"You ask about a teenager with no experience and you are quoted Â£5million, maybe more.

"There is still young talent coming through, but the high prices make it very difficult to bring them to clubs like Liverpool where they can play at the highest level.

"If the talent is going to keep coming through then we need to adjust the prices that the clubs are paying.

"We will not pay the high prices, we will only pay what we feel the player is worth."

this is a news article concerning the UEFA?EU Qouta requirements from next season i believe.
http://sport.scotsman.com/football.cfm?id=2009102005

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4468411.stm

palos · « **Reply #27 on:** January 14, 2006, 11:04:40 PM »

Quote from: truthseeker on January 13, 2006, 07:31:29 PM

Ah cyar believe dat men tryin to justify them shitty buys by Wenger lolololol.. Okay, I have seen the boys and they are not bad but I agree with those who are saying that Diop (Fulham) would have been a better buy. Diop is not old and could render about 5 to 7 years of top class midfield service.
He already in the EPL, has plenty experience, strong, fast, great in the air, has a rocket for a shot... and on.. and on...

Walcott is class but every Assnal man saying that Wenger rebuilding, but ah wonder if they think de other teams are standing still. The average age of Man Utd and Chelski squad is about 25, so they will be around for a long time. Right now Wenger could have used both Evra and Vidic whom Utd bought. But meh eh really care for Assnal anyway, dey cutass book as usual.

You real boleface to criticise anybody.Â Allyuh BIG signing who accordin to allyuh was "rippin" CL get SUB against Man City AT FLIKKIN HALF TIME AFTA PUTTIN DONG A PILE A TATA!!Â

Trevor Sinclair run riot against he. Trevor "Gone Thru" Sinclair yuh know. Not Reyes, Pires, Robben, or one a dem really good players yuh know. Flikkin Trevor Sinclair. And you comin here to talk bout Wenger? LOL. Take a BIG, FAT, STEEUUUPPPPEEESSS!!!