January Transfer Speculation (or lack of) Thread

[JUAN PABLO]

Getting rid of Makoun and bringing him in is ridiculous.

Yes, but he's had 7 games to prove himself in the Premiership, which apparantley is quite enough.

Can you Imagine Wenger moving Henry on after 7 games .   Yes , I know he aint Henry but you get my point , some players need time  , yet some players who are rubbish get plenty of time .

[Clampy]

Getting rid of Makoun and bringing him in is ridiculous.

Yes, but he's had 7 games to prove himself in the Premiership, which apparantley is quite enough.

Can you Imagine Wenger moving Henry on after 7 games .   Yes , I know he aint Henry but you get my point , some players need time  , yet some players who are rubbish get plenty of time .

It's a good point though, Arsenal have bought in loads of foreign players who have settled into the Premiership without a problem and yes it's taken them time. Song for example is starting to look like a very good footballer.

[Greg N'Ash]

The whole Makoun thing was bonkers. I can only imagine AM had to lose a player's wages before he could bring someone in, and he was the only one he could shift

[PaulWinch again]

The fact we haven't given Makoun a proper chance is absolute madness.

[Chris Smith]

The whole Makoun thing was bonkers. I can only imagine AM had to lose a player's wages before he could bring someone in, and he was the only one he could shift

It's obviously to do with wages. In an ideal world we'd have let him have more time but we're already doing that with several youngsters who we are having to assess as we go along. We need a few who are ready to play now. As it stands Petrov is our only experienced central midfield player, to think we can go through the season like that is the real madness.

[Lowendbehold]

The fact we haven't given Makoun a proper chance is absolute madness.

I tend to agree, but isnt he out now for a few months?

[PaulWinch again]

I think he is, but I don't think we should be shipping him out when he comes back. I think he could make a useful contribution in midfield.

[Clampy]

The whole Makoun thing was bonkers. I can only imagine AM had to lose a player's wages before he could bring someone in, and he was the only one he could shift

It's obviously to do with wages. In an ideal world we'd have let him have more time but we're already doing that with several youngsters who we are having to assess as we go along. We need a few who are ready to play now. As it stands Petrov is our only experienced central midfield player, to think we can go through the season like that is the real madness.

On the other side of the coin though, Newcastle threw in Cabaye at the start of the season and have stuck with him and he looks a decent player. Besides, Makoun has played Champions League Football and over 50 times for his country so he can't be that un-experienced.

[PaulWinch again]

Merson just said Villa would be ideal for Hoillett, but doubts we have any money. Probably about right.

[Shrek]

Merson just said Villa would be ideal for Hoillett, but doubts we have any money. Probably about right.

I'd love him, the kid is a special talent, but spurs have been sniffing around.

Shame really look at what's happened to the likes of Pienaar and Kranjar.

[Dante Lavelli]

Merson just said Villa would be ideal for Hoillett, but doubts we have any money. Probably about right.

I'd love him, the kid is a special talent, but spurs have been sniffing around.

Shame really look at what's happened to the likes of Pienaar and Kranjar.

The annoying thing about Kranjar and Pienaar is that Sours bought the pair for pretty much bugger all.  If they sold one of them they'd cover their costs.  Hoillet is in a similar position at Blackburn with his contract running down.

Ideally Villa would be a bit more savvy in the transfer market and focus on buying players who's value will increase rather than the likes of Dunne, Collins and even Merson himself.

[Mister E]

Might b

Merson just said Villa would be ideal for Hoillett, but doubts we have any money. Probably about right.

Might be better to look at Redmond if we think we need another wide player - at 17 and at the financially-titantic Birmingham, he would probably cost alot less than Hoilet

[Dante Lavelli]

Might b

Merson just said Villa would be ideal for Hoillett, but doubts we have any money. Probably about right.

Might be better to look at Redmond if we think we need another wide player - at 17 and at the financially-titantic Birmingham, he would probably cost alot less than Hoilet

I think Hoillet's contract runs out this summer so he might still be good value for money.  I think a fee would still need to be paid as he is young but as demonstrated by the money spurs paid for that Palace youngster it is rarely as much as his market value.

Regardless Redmond (and their young keeper) is a good shout.

[olaftab]

I think we will sign  acouple of top names in January and than push on for a CL place

[Mister E]

I think we will sign  acouple of top names in January and than push on for a CL place

I'll have some of what you're on!