Rumoured Alex Song

[didierforever 7,349]

Song was great for Arsenal so we know he can play in England, he'll be good next to Matic.

how? has no creativity. kind of redundant next to matic.

[The only place to be 11,313]

how? has no creativity. kind of redundant next to matic.

11 league assists in his last season here. That's only two less than Gerrard managed this season. Eden managed 7.

[didierforever 7,349]

11 league assists in his last season here. That's only two less than Gerrard managed this season. Eden managed 7.

and in the past 2 years? essien was a beast in 2007-09. was loaned out to RM as a LB in 2012. 2 years are enough of a time to change a player and for this guy, it has. he is a shadow of a player who played that long, perfect ball to rvp against everton (i think).

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Yaya Toure also looked only decent when playing at Barca, a team that couldnt play to his strengths. He had very limited role at DM and CB, yet he become world class CM in Premier League.

Song was beast in his last season at Arsenal, perhaps he went to forward for a DM, but he would have Matic next to him, so it wouldnt be a problem.

Most importantly, playing for Barca, you cant judge his ability. They play him on fucking CB position, he is DM or box to box. They completely limit his ability, play him only to stay back and protect goal. And he doesnt play much or regular either.

Would consider him getting for decent price, but only if he is in good physical shape to replicate Arsenal form.

[The Skipper 20,609]

and in the past 2 years? essien was a beast in 2007-09. was loaned out to RM as a LB in 2012. 2 years are enough of a time to change a player and for this guy, it has. he is a shadow of a player who played that long, perfect ball to rvp against everton (i think).

He barely plays any games and Barcelona aren't really using him properly. Essien analogy isn't really relevant because the main thing that ruined Essien was his injuries.

At £10m/£15m he would be a great buy.

Don't forget he's HG too.

[sherry33 234]

We have young players like Chalobah, Van Ginkel, Baker and Loftus-Cheek on the cusp of the first-team. I'd like to see them given a chance before we spend £30 million + on someone else.

This is a player who has proven himself in this league, is probably underpriced because he was apparently bought to Barca as a defender and is homegrown.

I want to see some of our young players also but we need to be realistic here. If we want to win trophies next season a world class CM is needed with our without the young players..

[YouNameIt 1,511]

One of the only Arsenal players I ever really rated. Was a shame to see him go to Barca to waste away on the bench.

Thierry Henry?

[iseah100 5,612]

GITTTTTT HIM!

[Jype 6,398]

He barely plays any games and Barcelona aren't really using him properly. Essien analogy isn't really relevant because the main thing that ruined Essien was his injuries.

At £10m/£15m he would be a great buy.

Don't forget he's HG too.

Only 26 years old too so it's not like Song has been shit because his career is on the decline, he just hasn't got a chance at Barca. With midfielders like Xavi, Iniesta, Fabregas, Busquets, Thiago (last season) in the team it's no shame being stuck on the bench.

[Viper22 2,418]

Thierry Henry?

One of the only. I didn't say THE only.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I want to see some of our young players also but we need to be realistic here. If we want to win trophies next season a world class CM is needed with our without the young players..

Wouldn't classify song as 'world class', I'd see him as a squad player if anything.. Someone who's going to play a good bulk of games but also ease someone like MvG into the first team eventually.

[Severinb 309]

Dont want him! Not world class and has a bad attitude!

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Song was pretty amazing in last two seasons at Arsenal...now we have Matic, Song isnt required, but wouldnt mind it if he replaces Ramires and Mikel (and possibly Luiz will be sold too), while we get another CM

Matic, top CM, Song, Ginkel, Baker?, Lamps. If we are serious about selling Mikel, Ramires and Luiz, we will definately need another DM (besides more creative CM) and Song would fill that role good enough. I also like Gueye from Lille, another realy good allround DM who wouldnt cost much and looks like Mou type of player.

[The Skipper 20,609]

If Mourinho is going to put faith in the likes of MVG, Chalobah, Baker, RLC etc. Song would be a very good player to bridge the gap.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Marca reporting Barca dont want to pay 35mio for Luiz but is willing to give Song+Sanchez. Dunno if there is any truth to that rumour tbh...