Slam Dunk

It's simple, Hulk doesn't want to go to PSG. I see it as very unlikely that PSG actually want Hulk anyway.

The Hulk deal is still ongoing, Moses isn't an alternative for our first choice right-winger. He's a young, homegrown, squad player, nothing more.

Although I do like Moses, I wonder how this affects Kakuta, considering he has said he'll either be at Chelsea this season, or he will be leaving. I know Moses is proven in the PL to a degree, but has Kakuta really ever had a chance to be?

That's like saying we shouldn't sign him because we have Cech. Totally different players.

What I was thinking as well. Sky saying the bid was £4m by the way.

Moses is a joy to watch (at times). One of the most direct players in the league.

£4m? Nice try Newcastle.

Juve haven't made an offer and I'm confident he won't be leaving.

Are you that ignorant to think that the owner of one of Europe's biggest clubs is unaware of UEFA club rulings? Thanks for the advice, but I think i'll stick to supporting my boyhood club, even if it does mean being grouped in with the likes of you.

Of course, they're not at a level suitable for a club like ours. But they are good signings for a club like Arsenal, and as such, they've done well to sign them for the prices quoted/the timing of the deals, which I consider good business. Of course I care about finances, as should you, as should any fan. We all love Roman spending big and attracting a calibre of player that Arsenal can only dream of, but football is a business these days, and in order to be a successful business, your books have to be in order. We're able to sign players of Hazard's calibre because of the huge cash injection that comes with CL football, compare that to the players we were linked with when we looked like only having Europa League football this coming season (Willian etc). Oh and by the way, if you truly do want Van der Wiel at Chelsea, I suggest you be careful what you wish for...

I didn't say they were in Hazard's league. Then again, Arsenal aren't in the same league as Chelsea (any more), financially, and their purchases in the transfer windows reflect that. Fact is, Podolski is an established, experienced international with over 100 appearances for Germany. Giroud was top scorer in Ligue 1, the same league as Hazard btw, and is ambitious to prove himself at a bigger club. Who cares what wages he is on? Why should that dictate your opinion of the quality of the player? They've completed the deals before either had played at the Euros which could potentially up their prices/demands. Even if you hate Arsenal, you cant deny that's good business, you also cant deny that Arsenal's finances are very much in order.

I won't lie, Podolski & Giroud for £20m is very good business on Arsenal's part. But if this is them preparing for Van Persie's exit, they'll be a (significantly) weakened team next term.

Interesting quotes from Bilic (if true) saying Modric is close to agreeing a move to Spain. Has to be Madrid, surely? http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11661/7822895/Bilic-makes-Modric-claim

Post CL matches: Stoke H Norwich H United H Liverpool H City H Sunderland A Very tough indeed.

AVB, is that you?

Win? At what? Yaya Toure's the most complete midfielder in the league, that's unfair For the record, i've been advocating we sign Fellaini for a while now, although I wouldn't say no to Modric. Both ball-winners though, just different styles.

Arsenal have got Liverpool, City & us in the first 6 games.

This is exactly the type of thing that makes me think it's too soon for AVB to return to England. The media are going to have a field day when things aren't going well.

Bullied easily? From what i've seen of Modric, he is extremely composed on the ball (almost like Mikel) and rarely loses possession when under pressure. He's not afraid of a challenge either. He'd certainly play deeper for a club like ours, but I must admit, he's been very impressive when playing further forward for Croatia at the Euros.

At least the Christmas period looks relatively easy this season.

City vs Southampton Wigan vs Chelsea

Probably the worst photoshop effort i've ever seen.

Agreed. If this does turn out to be the case (+ us signing Debuchy/another RB), i'd expect to see Ivan leave next summer.

Ah, well then it must be true...