Pizy 18,956 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Good, solid player but I'm not sure he makes a whole lot,of sense for us. Not from his perspective, anyways. He'd have a similar situation here to the role he's got at Arsenal which is that he wouldn't be an automatic starter. That's the whole reason he wants out. Much as I'd dislike seeing him there, Liverpool makes the most sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 13 minutes ago, the wes said: BREAKING NEWS Sky sources: Chelsea join Liverpool and Manchester City in race to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal. Much like Sandro yesterday, I'll believe it when we put an actual bid in. At the moment, there's nothing concrete on signing players - apart from Caballero (who's a free agent), Bakayoko and Lukaku - and it feels like we're doing a Wenger. Leak stories to the press we're interested in Player X, Y, Z but not actually doing anything to sign them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tautvix 1,321 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Typical overrated English young talent who never became a top player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,956 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I've long been curious how these outlets find out about clubs "joining the race" to sign such and such player. Is there a que around the back of the Emirates where Klopp and Pep were standing? Now Conte's back there, too? Like, how the hell could they possibly know? No club official would tell them secretly, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 18 minutes ago, Pizy said: I've long been curious how these outlets find out about clubs "joining the race" to sign such and such player. Is there a que around the back of the Emirates where Klopp and Pep were standing? Now Conte's back there, too? Like, how the hell could they possibly know? No club official would tell them secretly, surely? Football agents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,956 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, Jason said: Football agents... So what, does an agent phone up Jim White and say "hey, Jim, Chelsea are now interested in Ox. Tell everyone." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,146 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I don't think he's even over rated, in fact under rated if anything. He would be a very goos signing and would add more pace with a physicality too. He could play RWB or RW and to a squad that needs more depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitr 488 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 50 minutes ago, Jason said: Much like Sandro yesterday, I'll believe it when we put an actual bid in. At the moment, there's nothing concrete on signing players - apart from Caballero (who's a free agent), Bakayoko and Lukaku - and it feels like we're doing a Wenger. Leak stories to the press we're interested in Player X, Y, Z but not actually doing anything to sign them. How do you know that we not doing anything to sign a player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 36 minutes ago, Pizy said: So what, does an agent phone up Jim White and say "hey, Jim, Chelsea are now interested in Ox. Tell everyone." I wish I know the intricacies...Sky may have people keeping tabs on the transfers. 27 minutes ago, Dimitr said: How do you know that we not doing anything to sign a player? Never said that definitively, did I? But if we are, apart from the 3 aforementioned players, then we are sure doing very well in keeping things quiet very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Doonican 4,186 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 50 minutes ago, Pizy said: So what, does an agent phone up Jim White and say "hey, Jim, Chelsea are now interested in Ox. Tell everyone." . Have to say I think us being interested in the Ox is bull.(sorry couldn't resist). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickpassnmove 924 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Is he not in the final year of his contract? If he doesn't cost too much, I think it would be a good buy. Physically strong player, HG, versatile, good passing, can finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,956 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 1 minute ago, quickpassnmove said: Is he not in the final year of his contract? If he doesn't cost too much, I think it would be a good buy. Physically strong player, HG, versatile, good passing, can finish. Honeslty wouldn't be surprised if that old, stubborn fool Wenger just kept him and let him go for free next summer than sell him to a direct rival. Same with Sanchez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jernej93 569 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I actually think he is one of a few English players that is actually underrated Very all-around player, could fill CM, RWB or RW position ...he is homegrown, wouldn't cost much and he could actually push for starting position at RWB I think he was very good playing in 343 formation for Arsenal and this deal would actually make sense. We can't spend 30-40M on every position we need (or we want) to strengthen. Ox could be a bargain for that right wing back position that could actually work really well and we can spend more money on other transfers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 3 hours ago, Iggy Doonican said: . Have to say I think us being interested in the Ox is bull.(sorry couldn't resist). Sounds alot of Boll ox to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Doonican 4,186 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, mccg said: Sounds alot of Boll ox to me Don't have a cow man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milka 3,393 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Good option i think . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshow Luiz 2,310 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I think it was nice of Arsenal to use him in a 2 man CM as well as a WB during the second half of the season. I think he'd do well here and that it would be a good piece of business. He's not outstanding, but can play a number of roles well. With the current squad, I think he'd be first choice RWB. Thanks Arsene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Yes! But AOC has to show some backbone here, and drive the move himself. This is the 2nd time his agent has leaked to the press how disrespected AOC feels about Arsenal dragging their heels on his contract renewal. If he stays at Arsenal after all this, then wow, what a letdown. If Arsenal are willing to sell, before he goes for a free, then CFC gotta bring him in, and let Conte mould him into the RWB-role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapkun 668 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Pre-injuries Ox, I would take in a heartbeat. Current Ox, I'm not really sure. He used to be so explosive and direct. Deadly 1 on 1. Now he lost that bit of pace that made the difference. He's still very fast but not crazy fast. He improved in other aspects of his game though. I don't know where he would play but he is not better than Hazard/Pedro/Willian and as a wingback, I think Moses who is homegrown is not far behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 12 hours ago, Iggy Doonican said: Don't have a cow man Chuck some oxo cubes on that cow,have a barbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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