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BlueRayDick:
You obviously don't know players moving away from a club at times has to do with factors like how competitive it is getting into your country's national team.

Sane for example needs to play regularly to cement a spot in the German national team. Bernando Silva on the other hand is a Portuguese who will mostly get called up by his national team.

A player like Lacazette will move out of Arsenal if he's assured of a starting shirt at a club like Athletico madrid. He has so many people to contest with in the French national team unlike players some other players who have it easy at their own end.

True about what you said concerning lacazette tho. Just saying no need selling lacazette cos he's one of the least deadwood we have. It's always good to have squad depth and a good manager can keep someone like lacazette happy even while not a first team player. I hope Arteta does so

BlueRayDick:
Oga this talk would've hold much water if players like Sane didn't leave man city for lack of playing time.

in city, I think this isn't the norm. Aside sane(who was nearing last year of his contract), I don't see any other person forcing move away from city.
From gundogan to b.Silva to Jesus etc

Come on guys..
Sell lacazette?
I know he's been underwhelming for a long time, but we need squad depth. Nketiah and martinelli aren't ready for the first team role to carry us through in case something happens to auba. Come on, lacazette and Amn ought to be the least of people shown out of the door.
Elneny, sokratis, mkhi, ozil, kolasinac mustafi guen needs to be the one up for sale and the others kept for squad depth before thinking of those two. Since Willian is incoming, let laca be on the bench, he can be rotating once in a while and not solely on the bench.

Please o, we need good squad depth. Liverpool has origi, man city has Jesus, man u have ighalo (plus other varieties who can play 9), Chelsea are even surplus in the 9 department.

We na still teenagers we get...
Please, they better not sell laca except their hands are forced to..

ndidibabe:
Chelsea is not a top club. Top clubs don't get humiliated in a champions League match like that....

Was barca a top club then when Bayern humiliated them 7-0 on aggregate?

SweetCunt97:
How are they half siblings? Both parents had kids from different folks before coming together.

The bolded is what makes it half siblings cos their parents are married to each other

Half siblings... Assuming Mr A has a son and Mrs B has a son. Then Mr A and Mrs B marries, then Son A and Son B are half siblings.

Step siblings... Assuming Mr A has a son and marries Mrs B. Then they give birth to a child name C. Then Son A and child C are step siblings.

Hope the examples are gave between the difference between Step and half siblings is clear now Sis?

Op, they can't marry. They are half sister and half brother,(,tho not step) meaning they are siblings. Except ofcourse you're among those who believe family can marry each other

Lightangel65:
Wrong morally or ethnically, baba give me reasons why? As far as they are not blood related the child will be healthy so tell me how is it wrong
Morally
Etnically
Religiously (bring verses)

If not shuu

Lol..
You just don't want to see reasons. I gave you reasons, yet you're still saying I should give you reasons why?

I just told you they're Half-siblings (half brother and half sister). I also told you family can't be related "only by blood" but virtue of marriage. If in your tribe or place you come from, you can marry your family, then fine, I'll agree with you that they can marry, but just know those two are siblings.

If you can't spot my reasons up there on why they shouldn't marry, then I'm sorry, I can't help you to see it

Lightangel65:
Exactly they arent, so the dad can Bleep and marry some lady, and the son cant do the same cause the older ones got married, like hell

They are not simblings
They are not step simblings

They are two kids whose parents happen to be married so then can Bleep Amazon style and make babies

Actually it's wrong for those two to get married. They aren't step siblings but half siblings ( Most people confuse the two). Morally and ethically, it's wrong to marry your family. And from what we're taught, family are people who are related by blood or marriage. Note the bolded, ...Or marriage.
Those two children turned siblings now, are now family by virtue of their parents marriage, (tho not by blood) so it's wrong for them to get married.

And like I said, they're Half-siblings, which make them Siblings

BlueRayDick:
E come be like say I dey in the spirit

Mk him sign first. I no dey believe all these rumors till him hold their shirt

iamoyindamola:
He's not trolling yet this is plain stupidity
He said arsenal are celebrating signing William, where did anyone do that

Lol....
E tire me for the guy oo.

mostob:
oh. .i got it now.

Lol... No mind am, him just wan find talk

odizeey:
Hmmm. At least the money is there.

Oh...??

Make I no talk wetin dey my mind

odizeey:
So this point looks like a reality to you? Willian, reject Champions League football for Europa League. Wow.

Nawa o.

Shey a certain somebody called pogba did exact same thing in your club?

mostob:
Oga ,even if you want to be a troll,be a good one. Majority of us were even questioning his transfar. We have got Saka,Gabby,Auba and even Nelson in his position already. And Willian rejecting UCL for UEL goes a long way to show how much shitty your team is . Dude even took a paycut.

Lol, actually he's a man u trolling fan not a Chelsea fan

ChristineC:
so Arsenal can pay weekly 100k to Willian and 250k to Ozil but can't afford to pay 55 ground staff measly wages

To be sincere, I think it is mostly scouts they sacked. Reason because they want to do agent-based(that Kia of a guy) players now instead of scout based players, which I know isn't good for our club model...
Seems the scouts aren't doing as they expected, so...

Well, I just dey open eye dey look sha

Kbs468:
most papers are saying 100K per week for 3 years oooooo

if it's 100k then it's a good deal

Spy360:
His wage is a major issue especially when tied to performance. There is a reason he was rejected by Bayern. Willian on the other hand will get just 100k.

Is it 100k we agreed with willian?

Kbs468:
Premier League clubs vote against five substitute proposal for next season

The Premier League has voted against the proposal of making five substitutes from next season and will revert to the usual three


By

John Cross Chief Football Writer

14:03, 6 AUG 2020

UPDATED14:05, 6 AUG 2020




Premier League clubs have voted to revert to a maximum of three substitutes for next season.

 

Premier League clubs vote against five substitute proposal for next season

The Premier League has voted against the proposal of making five substitutes from next season and will revert to the usual three.

Clubs voted 11-9 against the proposals to stick with five substitutes for the 2020/21 season after the rule was brought in during Project Restart to help clubs get through the crowded fixture schedule.

There was also a vote - which ended 10v10 - to extend match day squads to 20 players but that will also revert to seven players on the bench for next season.

The Premier League meeting held this morning needed a majority of 14-6 to get any proposal voted through after law makers IFAB made the five subs rule available for all leagues next season.



The Premier League has voted against five subs


It is understood the big clubs were in favour of five subs but the smaller teams against it because they feel it gave their opponents too much of an advantage as they have bigger and more strength in depth.

The five subs was brought in post-lockdown and clubs like Manchester City and Manchester United were able to bring on superstar substitutes to win a game.

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson revealed last month that they originally voted in favour of five subs - it was brought in with a majority of 16-4 - but would vote against it this time.


It is believed all three promoted clubs - Leeds, West Brom and Fulham - voted against five subs.



Certain managers have bemoaned the amount of subs claiming it favours the top clubs.

That was expected while the clubs were given details on the new-look VAR for next season when FIFA will take overall control and that should give the green light for referees to check pitch side monitors.

A discussion was also started on the possibility of curtailment for next season to at least have a plan in place should there be a second spike though that will not be agreed on before the next meeting.

Mirror Sport also revealed discussions between the clubs to try and offer some financial support to EFL clubs while also discussing the fixture schedule and dates for the Carabao Cup.

Chai!! Na fvck up o. But I understand the plight of the smaller team managers tho

kodded:
bar David Luiz, not one of our defenders can walk into any top 6 team


so yes we need another defender

edit : infact none of them can be in man city sub

Lol... I get our defenders are bad, but please let's don't paint them as if they're one derby county levels. Aside Liverpool and man city (even Liverpool sef is open seeing as Gomez is starting), which other teams do you think fit Chambers, Holding can't start? I'm seeing tanganga starting at Tottenham, Christensen, tomori starting at Chelsea, (lemme don't even talk about rudiger).

If we go to midfield, aside ceb and Xhaka and maybe torreira, nobody, and I mean nobody is worthy to start there. Also, None
of those 3 I mentioned are really creative and most of us will agree they are not up to the standard we want. All are deep lying midfielder(and/or central midfielder), no attacking midfielder. Ozil isn't the ozil we know, mkhi isn't it also. No wonder Arteta is always using 343 to mask the failings of our midfield.
We need midfielders, not another cb biko.(for now)

Kbs468:
EDOUARD WOULD TRANSFORM OUR ATTACK: Analysis on the exciting rumoured Arsenal Target

Rohan Jivan • RohansBlog, • Transfer Gossip 
August 5, 2020 0



Complete centre forward

To shine in the centre forward role, there are more attributes that managers look for in a player in today’s game. Goal scoring is certainly fundamental but hold up play, and the ability to link midfield and attack is just as important. Eventually, I believe Arteta wants to play a 4-3-3 system, with two attacking midfielders drifting in between the lines. The centre forward has to be able to drop deep and provide a link.

Firmino does it for Liverpool and Martial does the same for United. Aguero also provides a similar influence in this aspect, as his low centre of gravity allows him to occupy players and bring others in to play.


This is why Aubameyang isn’t playing through the middle. Despite Mikel saying how highly he values Lacazette, there are rumours surfacing that he could be sold since he is moving towards his final two years of his contract.

So let’s assume he leaves. My ideal replacement is Odsonne Edouard who has been linked with Arsenal, Leicester and Leeds it seems.

Clinical finisher

Obviously, the clear standout aspect in Edouard’s game is his ruthless nature in front of goal. Statistically, in terms of goals/assists, his productivity and influence is apparent.

2019-2020 Scottish premier league statistics

Appearances: 27

Minutes: 2097

Goals: 21

Assists: 9

G/A every 70 minutes

His output is what has drawn attention across many clubs within Europe. Compared to Lacazette, he is far more productive and lethal. There definitely is the argument that the level of the Scottish league is significantly lower, compared to the major leagues across Europe.

But there is no denying that his finishing is of the highest order and if he did move to Arsenal, the supply lines and quality of players surrounding him would be greater which therefore would provide him with the opportunity of more goal scoring opportunities.

Possesses all the ingredients to be a complete centre forward

His all round play fits the criteria Arteta looks for in a centre forward. Standing at 6ft 2in, he competes well in aerial duels and his ability to hold the ball, link midfield and attack is underrated.

What I like about him is his unpredictable style of play. He can easily drop in between the lines, hold off players with his physical presence and bring others around him into the game.

But what he also possesses is a quick burst of pace, and is very effective and dangerous in making runs in behind, whether that’s centrally or through the channels.

This is one of the differences between Lacazette and him. Arsenal’s current No.9 has showed to be extremely effective with his hold up play, but in terms of his off the ball movement, he is a lot more predictable compared to Edouard.

Greater comparisons can be drawn from statistics shown below. The numbers clearly show that he has the potential to be an upgrade.

Odsonne Edouard 

Goals per 90: 0.90

Assists per 90: 0.39

Shots on target percentage: 45%

Shots per 90: 4.29

Shots on target per 90: 1.93

Goals per shot on target: 0.47

Alexandre Lacazette

Goals per 90: 0.48

Assists per 90: 0.19

Shots on target percentage: 49.1%

Shots per 90: 2.55

Shots on target per 90: 1.25

Goals per shot on target: 0.38

What I really like about him is that his first instinct is always to get a shot away, whenever an opportunity arises. As shown above, during the 2019/20 season, he averages 4.29 shots per 90 which would see him rank high amongst the strikers in the Premier League. 

Furthermore, his ability as a creator is another asset to his game. In terms of key passes, he averages 1.8 per game. His 9 assists in the 2019/20 Scottish Premiership season provides further evidence that goal scoring is only one of many aspects he possesses to his game. 

He’s also very good with the ball at his feet, and has the ability to go past players with his strong dribbling ability. Statistically, he averages 7 dribbles per 90, which shows that he is very capable as a ball carrier. 

Final thoughts

Speaking to Celtic fans, they believe that he has all the attributes to provide consistency at a top European club. His composure/calmness when he has an opportunity to make the difference, whether thats through goals or assists, for someone still so young is impressive.

Excellent in tight spaces along and with possessing good awareness of his surroundings. The new SPL season has commenced and it didn’t take long for Edouard to make an impact.

He bagged a hat trick in his first appearance of the new season. His first goal epitomises the role needed from your centre forward in todays game. He drops in between the lines and in a pocket of space to receive the ball. He then lays it of to the player out wide on the left.

The notable difference to Lacazette is the next phase. His sharpness and quick burst of pace, along with his desire to make the run around the CB, enabled him to be on the end of a tap in.

I don’t see this enough from Lacazette. The build up play from our French number 9 is quality, but the next phase is what has been lacking in his game on a consistent basis.

Still only 22 years old and I believe a club like Arsenal could be the next step in his career. Under Arteta, his qualities and attributes can be further refined.

Previous rumours stated that £40M could be enough to acquire his services.

Lacazette is now 29 and is moving towards the last two years of his contract. His value will start to decline significantly so I would look to move him on this summer.

Juventus are said to be keen on him and if the opportunity arises that we can bring Edouard in, then I would be more than happy to do this deal.

He provides us with more productivity along with possessing similar attributes to Lacazette in terms of hold up play. Front three of Pepe, Edouard and Aubameyang would certainly be exciting to me.

Really nice analysis here.
Now I'm tempted to watch this guy's highlight to really see how he does.
If we can be getting players like this (according to this analysis if true), then we can really really compete without spending over the top

BlueRayDick:
It's Auba obviously. He was on fire from start to finish. He scored till the last day of the season and even scored the two goals in the final of the only cup we won this season.

Leno would've come closer if he didn't have injuries and Martinez's brilliant performances kinda demystified the legend of Leno

Lol. Even if Leno wasn't injured, him no auba half. Auba was consistent personified from start to finish as you said, not sure Leno was.
To me sef, saka ought to drag 2nd with Leno(with or without injuries) than Leno getting closer to auba

Spy360:
I am not against selling but we must be sure of replacements. Arteta was left with zero creativity in his AM. He had to adapt to using Ceballos and Xhaka as double pivot. Meaning he was defensive. A creative player like would increase his attacking options and help switch attack away from just the wings.

Yeah, maybe I misunderstood your earlier post. But from what I get, we must sell ozil and mkhi by force if any available price and willing club comes. Inasmuch we're hoping on replacement, their sale shouldn't be dependent on whether the replacements are available or not. They should just go first

Spy360:
If Willian is willing to accept 130k I think it's OK as he is free. We lack creative players for sure so if we can get one free on a reasonable wage, then that's fine by me.

I am opposed to selling any of our creative players unless we have sure replacements. Mkhitaryan and Ozil for example.

Please can I know the creative players you're expecting us not to sell?

Roland17:
My brethren, I don talk am before and I go talk am again we don't need Willian, especially for the wage he is quoting! For heaven's sake this guy is turning 32 in 5 days from now! This is too dangerous and not worth the risk if you ask me, worsestill his goal/ assist return doesn't favor why we should be signing him. Also, will he fit what Arteta is trying to do with the press? This does not feel right at all!

I don't know why we dey rush to sign all these old and free signings. Someone that in 2yrz time or even by next year, we'll start thinking how to dispose him.
It's even his goal returns sef that pissing me off. Except he plays left back, I don't wanna see him on the wings

odizeey:
That means he used jazz for man United and city.

Lol.
I dunno.
But the same scenario Chelsea splashed 50m on a flopping Torres is same thing that happened.
Weda na jazz or past glory (I'll go for the latter)

odizeey:
Thats what you people keep saying.

this isn't a made up stuff. Arsenal fans were really angry with Sanchez play during his last season with us.
He was selfish, he hardly beats his man as he normally does, his passes were mostly inaccurate and so much more
Why he was in the team was because his name was Sanchez, if not, I guess he would have been benched a long time ago.

iamoyindamola:
Exactly my brother is telling me William is still okay and will play well.
Me no want jare

Me too I no want.
If someone in his prime couldn't score at least 10 goals per season for over 5 season as a winger, wetin we wan use am do esp wen we need goals from our wingers

ChristineC:
both teams exchanged flops in a deal that will go down as the most useless player exchange in English football.

lol.. No vex, na exchange instead of outright sell.

But the point of the matter is, man u and other teams thought you guys are having one of the best wingers in EPL, not knowing he have declined massively.
It's just a case of Torres to Chelsea, Liverpool knew he's was flopping greatly that season but Chelsea thought they've bought one of the deadliest striker in EPL then.
Also between our exchange, mkhi tried well for us compared to Sanchez for you guys