Rumoured Alexis Sanchez

[Unionjack 7,531]

2 hours ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

 

Never forget that, according to The Oxford Encyclopedia of Underwater Life, "There is no such thing as a fish"!

Yeah but I bet a fish wrote the article! You just cant trust them!

 

15 hours ago, Kezza said:

The fish are probably just as racist as the folk on dry land

You have made me look at Tench in a totally different way you little tinca! You cant trust those red eye fishist bastards!"

2 hours ago, Leif said:

I think we've tipped the scales of what a balanced thread should be.

Yes I think its time we put the fish to bed and stop carping on about it!

[the wes 7,212]

Claudio Ranieri believes Alexis Sanchez is just like Gianfranco Zola

http://metro.co.uk/2017/04/10/claudio-ranieri-believes-alexis-sanchez-is-just-like-gianfranco-zola-6566597/#ixzz4dsOi1ulA

[manpe 10,861]

7 hours ago, Pizy said:

Aguero, Jesus, Sané, Silva, Sterling, De Bruyne...why the fuck would City need Sanchez? They'll already struggle to play all of the attacking players they have.

Even if Aguero goes they wouldn't have a place for him.

They don't need him, but for a player like Sanchez most of them are expendable. There is no question who would bite the dust if the choice was between him and for example both Jesuses, Sterling and Nolito. Even Sane isn't safe because he's an inexperienced kid and Alexis is better. The way City and Pep have failed miserably this season means they will go after a galactico or two. 

[the wes 7,212]

[Special Juan 28,141]

Get your fucking arse away from Arsenal and come here.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

3 hours ago, Special Juan said:

Get your fucking arse away from Arsenal and come here.

I doubt he would be interested in reading and posting on talk chelsea.

Unless we create a dog thread.

[Special Juan 28,141]

Just now, BlueLyon said:

I doubt he would be interested in reading and posting on talk chelsea.

Unless we create a dog thread.

Damn I thought Alexis was a member here.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

[Fernando 6,585]

Man City determined to beat United to Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez - sources

http://www.espnfc.us/story/3101226/manchester-city-determined-to-beat-manchester-united-to-arsenals-alexis-sanchez-sources

[Pizy 18,891]

If he were to move to any other PL club but us it'll be a massive failure by our board. Just offer whatever it takes.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

7 hours ago, Pizy said:

If he were to move to any other PL club but us it'll be a massive failure by our board. Just offer whatever it takes.

Well if we sign someone as equaly good as him or even better like Dybala, Bernardo,...I wouldnt care less.We will never have all the apples anyway.

And while Sanchez is having absolutely brilliant season and would improve City, I dont see him THAT great player to offer twice what he is actualy worth just to have him and not city.

[Pizy 18,891]

2 hours ago, BlueLyon said:

Well if we sign someone as equaly good as him or even better like Dybala, Bernardo,...I wouldnt care less.We will never have all the apples anyway.

And while Sanchez is having absolutely brilliant season and would improve City, I dont see him THAT great player to offer twice what he is actualy worth just to have him and not city.

I think Sanchez is a level above Bernardo Silva currently, though I'd love either here. Dybala is impossible.

I wouldn't shit myself in terror if he went to City because attacking isn't really where they've struggled. Don't think he really elevates them to a new level if they'd just swap him for Aguero. If he went to United, however, I'd be super pissed off.

I'd love for us to throw £50m at them still. I think he's a top 3-4 PL player so keeping him out of the clutches of any of our rivals is worth it.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

25 minutes ago, Pizy said:

I think Sanchez is a level above Bernardo Silva currently, though I'd love either here. Dybala is impossible.

I wouldn't shit myself in terror if he went to City because attacking isn't really where they've struggled. Don't think he really elevates them to a new level if they'd just swap him for Aguero. If he went to United, however, I'd be super pissed off.

I'd love for us to throw £50m at them still. I think he's a top 3-4 PL player so keeping him out of the clutches of any of our rivals is worth it.

His link up for winger is often quite frustrating, and we hopefuly wouldnt play him as striker. I wouldnt say no for fair price of about up to 50m and thats pushing it, but it realy depends on how much we have left then. The problem is that our main player is Hazard. Our second key player is striker. Be it Costa or whoever else. Because we need someone that can score 20+ goals per season. That means, our RW has to be top top player, but at same time play for others. I think Alexis being a good player is considered a main star player, but we already have that in Eden. Maybe Eden and Alexis could be our Robbery, but who knows. Alexis only played for barca of the very best clubs and there he didnt do particulary well. Maybe he will get it level further under Conte.

He has been brilliant for Chile whenever he plays, but with Arsenal, he is that typical Arsenal player. Talent and skill wise, he outgrown Arsenal. But character wise, not so sure. He goes missing when team struggles and he looks like he doesnt give a shit or gets frustrated, after that he plays poorly. Maybe he is upset with Arsenal form, but for a 28 year old and arguably one of top 5 players of season, you expect him to deliver his best week in week out without any bullshit. Payet last season was absolutely unplayable in average West ham squad, there is no excuse for Alexis to throw tantrums and suddenly not give a shit.

Bottom line, like I said, Alexis is taking maximum of that striker role. His decisions and passing are not very good for winger, nevermind I dont want any wannabe dribbles and shots from wide areas when he should pass to our striker in the clear.

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11 hours ago, Fernando said:

Man City determined to beat United to Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez - sources

http://www.espnfc.us/story/3101226/manchester-city-determined-to-beat-manchester-united-to-arsenals-alexis-sanchez-sources

Wtf. When did we move from favorites to not even in comvo?

[OhForAGreavsie 6,071]

8 hours ago, BlueLyon said:

His link up for winger is often quite frustrating, and we hopefuly wouldnt play him as striker. I wouldnt say no for fair price of about up to 50m and thats pushing it, but it realy depends on how much we have left then. The problem is that our main player is Hazard. Our second key player is striker. Be it Costa or whoever else. Because we need someone that can score 20+ goals per season. That means, our RW has to be top top player, but at same time play for others. I think Alexis being a good player is considered a main star player, but we already have that in Eden. Maybe Eden and Alexis could be our Robbery, but who knows. Alexis only played for barca of the very best clubs and there he didnt do particulary well. Maybe he will get it level further under Conte.

He has been brilliant for Chile whenever he plays, but with Arsenal, he is that typical Arsenal player. Talent and skill wise, he outgrown Arsenal. But character wise, not so sure. He goes missing when team struggles and he looks like he doesnt give a shit or gets frustrated, after that he plays poorly. Maybe he is upset with Arsenal form, but for a 28 year old and arguably one of top 5 players of season, you expect him to deliver his best week in week out without any bullshit. Payet last season was absolutely unplayable in average West ham squad, there is no excuse for Alexis to throw tantrums and suddenly not give a shit.

Bottom line, like I said, Alexis is taking maximum of that striker role. His decisions and passing are not very good for winger, nevermind I dont want any wannabe dribbles and shots from wide areas when he should pass to our striker in the clear.

I predicted, correctly, that Alexis would not be a success at Barcelona. Then I went and spoilt it all by predicting that he would not succeed at Arsenal either. :-)

I based those predictions on games I watched him play for Udinese. My observation was that, when his space was closed, Alexis ran around in circles, going nowhere, and only passed the ball as a last resort. Even then his passes often missed their target. Both Arsenal and Barcelona are built on passing, but passing is the worst part of a Alexis's game. Hence my feeling that he would not be a good fit for those teams.

The contribution Alexis has made to Arsenal is undeniable and has appeared to prove me wrong but I'm still suspicious about what he might do for Chelsea. I don't mean that I think he would achieve nothing for us. This isn't a Torres situation where I woke up the next morning, saw that he had been signed, and went into a deep depression. No, this is a belief that, however well Alexis might do, there are others who would do better for us.