₦airaland Forum

tbaba1234:
Exactly, created more chances than ozil.

If not for Aubameyang penchant for missing sitters, his assists stats would have been mental.

Yep. People keep forgetting he had 7 assists in the league last season.
All they do is keep mentioning "he scored only 3 goals" like he's an out and out striker.

komekn:
When a big club pays £40 million for you it's just about average price for them Its not huge.

However for Everton paying £40 million is HUGE and it will come with HUGE EXPECTATIONS. It's easier to play well surrounded by top players than with less technically gifted players.

The assumption that it's going by be EASIER is simply not true.

I mean Everton did get both Richarlison and Sigurdsson for 50m each so price tag wouldn't be that much of an issue.
I think it'll be more of moving from a club like Arsenal. Already some pundits are saying Everton got "fleeced".

BascoVanVeli:
I would like to sometimes see Iwobi play at the striker position for Everton. Silva has used Richarlison in that position before but I actually think Iwobi will do much better because he is so much more bigger and stronger. He could even make the perfect false 9 when you add his skills and mobility.

Hmmm not a bad idea. He played that position at the youth team back when Thierry Henry was around.

There's nothing anyone will say that will make me believe Reiss Nelson, Saka and Martinelli will easily replace this guy.

komekn:
Consider how Everton play and consider how Iwobi plays.

Then without sentiment ask yourself if his style of play will fit in seamlessly. How many technically gifted players have in the last few seasons thrived at Everton and historically speaking.

Look at the number of players who left Everton and went on to bigger things with football playing clubs. And also those whose careers were truncated and essentially didn't go anywhere after wards.

Do your research it will probably shock you.

But my view remains the same a great bit of business for Arsenal and from a monetary view for Iwobi.

M Silva is trying to change all that. Besides Iwobi is more than a technician na...he has physical qualities too.

andrew444:
Agreed with all what you said

I don't know how you see what you quoted in komekn

But 70 percent of what I read is negativity

Lol it was a bit harsh. I think he'll make it at Everton. He's a much different player to Bolasie and would add creativity to their team.
I pray he gets more games through the middle.

komekn:
I think you are being too hasty in your deduction and even biased.

Iwobi has had multiple chances to claim a regular spot and pivotal one in the Arsenal set up. But the truth must be told has not been consistent and his stats as a Winger and or AM over the years have not been very impressive. 100 games in the EPL and 11 goals is not the stats of a top player.

Going to Everton is great bit of business for Arsenal and for Iwobi from a monetary perspective.

However, Everton may be less patient they are a very hard working team. And players who have gone before him such as Bolasie, Walcott did not endear themselves to the club and fans long term.

I simply don't think the kind of football they play will suit Iwobi just his bank balance.

I am speaking based on attributes and what we have upfront.
We have Lacazette and Aubamayeng who the club are trying so hard to fit in when the ideal scenario would be to sell one of them.
A front 3 of Auba - Laca - Pepe is frankly a turn over machine. All teams need to do is shut the right wing down(just like they did with Iwobi and Kola on the left).
Iwobi despite his weaknesses is a great ball carrier and retains possession better than any other option on the left.
People were excited when we signed Pepe and were linked with Coutinho because the front 3 will finally be balanced.
Selling Iwobi and not replacing leaves us with the same problems as last season. Auba is practically useless outwide and poor in possession.
People slagging off Iwobi are the same ones that jizzed over Hleb back when he was around...Hleb's numbers weren't that great either.
As an Arsenal fan - I'm not happy he's left without an established replacement.

As a Nigerian - I'm a bit torn he is leaving since he's the first Nigerian that has featured regularly for Arsenal since Kanu but also kind of happy he goes somewhere he'd be appreciated a bit more and maybe this is move he needs to step up.

andrew444:
Iwobi, Moise Kean, Gbamin,Andre Gomes all for 110m

Everton is getting a new fan soon

I can't believe big clubs let them get Gbamin. Gbamin will explode soon..if not this season - next season.

Bolowolowo:
Average? That guy is going for 40 million plus

Notice how i Ignored the guy? The clown probably thinks Nelson and Saka are better than Iwobi.

Barryseal:
Better in terms of what exactly? What edge in his game does he have over them if not experience?

Creativity, Versatility and of course experience.
This move makes no sense or whatsoever. Now all we have to rely on are 3 inexperienced youngster and a 32 year old man child in Mkhitaryan.

isan:
iwobi is not worth 40M

Yes he is in today's market.

Barryseal:
They are banking on Nelson and Gabriel Martineli to come good. I personally think they might be more productive than Iwobi's 4-5 goals a season, Nelson in particular.
Let's see how well Iwobi performs at Everton.

Iwobi is better than them all. Team barely has dribbler and yet they sold one of the best they have.
Well I feel sorry for Nelson and Saka. They'll know just how dumb Arsenal fans can be when they start screwing up...

Arsenal are so stupid. They are selling Iwobi without bringing in another winger.
Forget Saka, Nelson and those guys - Iwobi is better.
No UCL for another season.

James Igbekeme is moving to Southampton.

andrew444:
Lol

Why arsenal come buy am

We were swindled by his agent.

charlesemeka85:
i am very sure that arsenal won't sell. emery holds him to high esteem

Yeah true. I would only consider selling if they bid more than 50m.

tbaba1234:
The bid was rejected. I think he would stay.

Apparently Arsenal would consider a 40m plus deal.

Iwobi to Everton for 30m? Hmmm well this should have him thinking now.
Personally doesn't make sense to sell him when you have 30 year old Mkhitaryan and 32 year old Ozil.

andrew444:
Yusuf yacizi one of turkey best young talent playing with onazi at trabzonspor midfield before his move

Lille got a nice squad

Thank God remy is not like before and dude is no more young

I'm surprised the guy is still 22. Dude used to be linked with Arsenal back in the days...

charlesemeka85:
It's seems coutinho's management team is discussing a possible loan move with man untd and spurs. United also discussing with spurs to sign dannish midfielder ericken in a cut down price of 60m. He just have a yr left in his contract and doesn't wish to continue with spurs

Spurs are going for DYBALA and Manure Eriksen or Fernandes.

Eartquake1:
It is unlikely that you'll sign the duo, Upamaceno is too costly and Juventus don't want to sell Rugani

Besides Pr is Pr

We just agreed terms with Rugani. Juve are trying to flog him off.
As for Upamaceno, Lepzig can piss off if they think we'd pay 90m for someone with two years left on his deal.
Dude will leave for cheap next season or on a free the season after.

andrew444:
You make point as an arsenal fan

If you hear coutinho who be cabellos ?

Beside coutinho will play from the right side

Cabellos is bang average

We already have Ozil and Aubamayeng for PR. Upamaceno is a young cb...it's not like he's Koulibaly. That's how we got Saliba over Spuds.

Eartquake1:
Iwobi needs to assert himself and pinpoint his position to the coach

Enough of being Jack-of-all-trades

He's an AM who can play as an LW. It's now time to show consistency.

Eartquake1:
Arsenal interest in Coutinho is a sham

It was roused up by Arsenal board of directors to improve the appeal of the club and lure top defenders

This makes no sense or whatsoever. We got Ceballos from Madrid without all that so why would we need it to get the likes of Upamaceno and Rugani??
Anyway this is all agent talk. I'd welcome the move but not at the expense of an LB.

jihday:
With Coutinho set to join arsenal, I just hope Iwobi's chances will not be too affected, because that attack line will be dripping with quality and Ozil has been impressive lately

I'd love that move to happen but I think it's his agent pushing this (dude is also Edu's agent and is an Arsenal fan).
Anyways - Ozil will leave in less than 2 years so it's not that much of a problem.
Iwobi needs to step up.

ChrisKels:
Remember Bruce is a big fan of Etebo.

Oh yeah that's true. I don't rate him as a coach sha.

charlesemeka85:
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GAYLE: Stoke cannot afford the risk of buying Gayle at the price Newcastle want as the total package including his contract would be north of £25million. Newcastle would like Etebo as part of any deal which would make the deal more palatable in terms of FFP.

I would've said yes if Benitez was still around. I don't trust Steve Bruce at all.

TheSuperNerd:
Leicester now have Caglar Soyuncu, Filip Benkovic, Wes Morgan and Johnny Evans in Central defence. They can afford to buy another CB next season and trust me, Leicester will find another good one.
Like Andrew444 said, the next on Leicester's "make-us-huge-profits" list is Ndidi. But I will also add Ben Chilwell.

I expect Soyuncu to step up this season. Good CB.

Danielnino00:
The transfer market has been inflated already.. small clubs are just taking advantage of it and the big clubs are falling for it. we will soon see players like Andy Grey being sold for 80m ...
African players don't seem to be benefiting from it... Imagine Hakim Ziyech being valued at just £35m! ..

Pepe just went for 72m after 18 months of top form. Zaha is being quoted 80m. If someone like Mane moves - I bet you it won't be for less than 100m

Danielnino00:
In summary, Omeruo is advising Chukwueze to move to any EPL club that will pay him well..even if its Newcastle... Not considering the impact the move would have on his overall performance and development as a player..

Yep. Now we all know why he stayed at Turkey all these years...

Interesting advice from Omeruo...

Joebie:
Did anybody report here that Samu has joined JayZ's Roc Nation Sports?
see pick below.. hmmmmmm

Yep I did...