Wishlist Abou Diaby

[OhForAGreavsie 5,892]

Released by Arsenal today. If we can get him on a realistic salary, one that reflects his history as well as the fact that insuring him will cost an absolute fortune, would anyone be interested? I certainly love this bloke's talent and I know we were interested before he joined Arsenal. If we get him I'll be happy, if we actually get some minutes out of him, I'll be delighted.

On the other side of the coin, Arsenal would obviously have thought about a pay-per-game deal and since they haven't gone for it, that has to be a big, big warning sign. (As if any team considering buying this lad needs any more warnings!)

[Polo7 3,496]

No.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Unfortunately, there is a reason Arsenal released him. His injury history could be documented as a book.

[1chelsea 864]

No No No

Will he do dish washing where is fit for at the moment?

[Amblève. 4,995]

Even I'd be more helpful if Chelsea signed me

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,919]

The half or so of a match every season where he isn't injured he is a decent player.

[Sheva. 5,373]

I remember how beastly he was a few seasons ago at Liverpool.

A real shame about the injuries.

[illmatic 901]

Your thread injured him.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

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[LDN Blue 7,903]

You know what's a shame?

You could, arguably, put Diaby in that category of players who would've been outstanding if it wasn't for injuries. You know, the Ledley Kings of this world? Now King is in a league of his own and it's debatable if an injury-free Diaby would've been as good. He showed signs early on in his Arsenal career, but it's simply too late for a big club to take such a punt.

In 9 years, Diaby's had over 40 injuries. It's tragic and a great waste of talent, but we have to be practical in these times..

[Superblue 6,370]

There is an argument there however regarding arsenal's injury record in general, not just diaby (as bad and extreme as his has been). Would be interesting to see if anybody taking a punt on him gets him in a fitter state than arsenal could.

[Jase 43,479]

A thread for Abou Diaby?

Didn't see that coming...

[Strike 7,217]

This forum surprises me

[Spike 12,049]

He would have been bloody well awesome if he had stayed healthy. Big lanky cunt with heaps of athleticism and technique. What was not to love?

[didierforever 7,349]

LOL.

[J.F. 1,484]

This would be probably biggest achievement for Mouringo - make Diaby heathy for one season, so BIG YES for this transfer

[BlueLion. 21,491]

More injuries that Torres goals for Chelsea.

Actually that isn't that impressive.

[Oscar 441]

When he played he always played well.....

Maybe its an arsenal thing always seems like their players are injured