It's too big 625 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just now, Dimitr said: Like last year .. We will sign 2 or three players on deadline day.classic #transfers #chelsea You can't always get deals done super quickly though, negotiating can take a few days to weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 9 minutes ago, It's too big said: No idea, but isn't Simon Johnson supposed to be reliable for Chelsea news? If so, I don't see why his colleague wouldn't be just as reliable. Not idea though. Just seen he's the Standard's chief football correspondent so he's sort of Simon's boss. Fingers crossed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 9 minutes ago, It's too big said: No idea, but isn't Simon Johnson supposed to be reliable for Chelsea news? If so, I don't see why his colleague wouldn't be just as reliable. Not idea though. Just seen he's the Standard's chief football correspondent so he's sort of Simon's boss. Fingers crossed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,959 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Wonder which position he'd play here. Arsenal fans I'm seeing on Twitter saying his best position is probably going to be as a RWB in the future. I think I'd prefer him on the left here so he can cut in and shoot on his stronger foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, Pizy said: Wonder which position he'd play here. Arsenal fans I'm seeing on Twitter saying his best position is probably going to be as a RWB in the future. I think I'd prefer him on the left here so he can cut in and shoot on his stronger foot. He doesn't score much at all, so it doesn't make much sense to position him to play to one of his weaknesses (13 goals in 162 apps). He doesn't play RWB at Arsenal now because they have Bellerin for that, here he'd most likely displace Moses which makes sense, because he's a decent crosser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, Pizy said: Wonder which position he'd play here. Arsenal fans I'm seeing on Twitter saying his best position is probably going to be as a RWB in the future. I think I'd prefer him on the left here so he can cut in and shoot on his stronger foot. When I've watched him he looks a pretty good crosser so definitely the RWB would be more suitable. In my opinion the system we play, the width comes from the wing backs and therefore, unless needed in an emergency, players should play in those positions on their strongest side in order to provide width and crosses. Morata showed at the weekend he's very good in the air. It also then gives freedom to the two players playing behind the striker that they don't have to always provide width and are instead able to drift inside and create or become an extra body in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,350 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 In fairness, Ashley Cole learnt to attack at Arsenal and defend at Chelsea so I'd liken it to that, though Ash was far beyond Oxlade at the time thats just how I see it, if he came here I'd back him to become very good at RWB, he can already whip a decent cross in which Moses fails to do everytime he gets into the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's too big 625 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 It would be great to get him, but let's not get confident. Arsenal could easily not let him go, then this means nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,573 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Would be thrilled to sign him. Love his physical skills and he is talented with the ball. Conte could work with him and really turn him into a great RWB and be a LWB if we need him to play there. If this gets done I will be very happy. I could see this getting done for 30-35m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,730 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Get him in now and ready for the Spuds game. He'll get to play his favourite position until Baka comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Definitely a must sign for us. His age, talent, speed, tehnique and versatility will be an amazing addition to our squad. Really hoping deal goes through. Let's go to work! I can also understand that he isn't rocking the leage atm in Arsenal, he seems to have lost motivation to play for them, he could potentially explode here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshow Luiz 2,310 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I've totally been in favour of this move, but, I can see where there's a hang up. He's apparently after 150K/week http://metro.co.uk/2017/08/15/alex-oxlade-chamberlain-wants-150000-a-week-to-stay-at-arsenal-amid-chelsea-transfer-links-6853944/ I'm not sure how much that affects the dynamics in the team when he would be making more than Willian, Kante, Luiz, etc. Basically, 3rd, after Hazard, Costa and Courtois http://metro.co.uk/2017/08/15/alex-oxlade-chamberlain-wants-150000-a-week-to-stay-at-arsenal-amid-chelsea-transfer-links-6853944/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMox81 193 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsene-wenger-sanchez-oxlade-chamberlain-10993574.amp Wenger isn't going to let the Ox go guys-best we just move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzy_Vance 454 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 46 minutes ago, Dingus said: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsene-wenger-sanchez-oxlade-chamberlain-10993574.amp Wenger isn't going to let the Ox go guys-best we just move on. F*** I hate that old git Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,279 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 They won't keep both, ozil is in same boat aswell they will loose far to much money, non of them will sign new deals. Just Wenger talking up prices imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Ox is on the right moment to go rebel and find his way out, and even the most deluded Arsenal fan would understand his point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMox81 193 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, BluesMadLad said: They won't keep both, ozil is in same boat aswell they will loose far to much money, non of them will sign new deals. Just Wenger talking up prices imo. To Wenger it's not about the money though. He's said to day that there would be a financial sacrifice (regarding Sanchez), but he's looking at it from a sporting point of view. And in that regard, he's within his rights to do that. They all signed their contracts and Arsenal as an employer can enforce them to stay for the duration of said contracts. He would much rather gamble and have them all stay at the club in their final year of their contracts in the hope they sign new deals during the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tautvix 1,321 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Fair play to Arsenal. They don't want to sell players to rivals anymore. We are the new Arsenal now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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