January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread

[Drummond]

I liked Guendozi at Arsenal, even if he did seem a bit headless chicken at times he was everywhere really giving his all. I could see him doing really well for us.

[Beard82]

It was interesting how Sanson seemed to wave at all four stands when he came off - I wonder if he knows he is leaving.

I think he was happy just to be allowed out

[Risso]

What was all that tapping his head celebration about?

[chrisw1]

Guendouzi looks good.  He seems very versatile and could fit in at 6 or 8.  I suspect he'd take McGinns role but would clearly give us more depth at DM too.  Together with Kamara and Luiz that' would look like an extremely strong midfield line up to me.

[UK Redsox]

It was interesting how Sanson seemed to wave at all four stands when he came off - I wonder if he knows he is leaving.

Yep, we commented on that as he left the field just in front of us.

Not sure if it was a sign that he is leaving or just appreciation that the crowd remembered who is was.
Probably the only player to emerge with any credit from Sunday's debacle

[tomd2103]

Those wide positions in our current 442 need a certain type of player. McGinn fits the role pretty well, lots of energy, good engine and disciplined... It certainly doesn't suit Ramsey or Buendia or Cash!

Yeah it's almost like an old fashioned right midfielder role.  Where's Ray Houghton when you need him?

[Dogtanian]

What was all that tapping his head celebration about?

Didn't the French lads on the bench all laugh and tap their heads too when he did it?

[Exeter 77]

Did Guendouzi play alongside Kamara much for Marseille?

[paul_e]

Did Guendouzi play alongside Kamara much for Marseille?

Most of last season.

[darren woolley]

Guendouzi would be a good signing.

[Toronto Villa]

Did Guendouzi play alongside Kamara much for Marseille?

They seemed happy enough

[Hookeysmith]

Ready made and knows our Kamara's game - i am now convinced

Bring him in

[Smithy]

I don't know if the Guendouzi links are real, and I don't know a great deal about him and how he's peformed since he went back to France. BUT, what I do know, is that back in 2019, when Arsenal beat us 3-2 having gone down to 10 men while they were 1-0 down, he was absolutely excellent.  Incredibly, frustratingly, disturbingly so. I hated him that day. Even with 10 men for over half the game, he was absolutely everywhere. Not only moving the ball around and dictating play, but getting stuck in, too. From memory he played a double-pivot with Xhaka that day. And he was only 20.

He was playing for Emery at the time, so if Unai can get THAT midfielder to play for us, I'll be delighted.

[Duncan Shaw]

It was interesting how Sanson seemed to wave at all four stands when he came off - I wonder if he knows he is leaving.

Yep, we commented on that as he left the field just in front of us.

Not sure if it was a sign that he is leaving or just appreciation that the crowd remembered who is was.
Probably the only player to emerge with any credit from Sunday's debacle

If he got subbed off in THAT game, then surely the writing is on the wall!!

[Sexual Ealing]

I don't know if the Guendouzi links are real, and I don't know a great deal about him and how he's peformed since he went back to France. BUT, what I do know, is that back in 2019, when Arsenal beat us 3-2 having gone down to 10 men while they were 1-0 down, he was absolutely excellent.  Incredibly, frustratingly, disturbingly so. I hated him that day. Even with 10 men for over half the game, he was absolutely everywhere. Not only moving the ball around and dictating play, but getting stuck in, too. From memory he played a double-pivot with Xhaka that day. And he was only 20.

He was playing for Emery at the time, so if Unai can get THAT midfielder to play for us, I'll be delighted.

I was there, and I agree. When they pegged us back to 2-2, and they got that free kick at the edge of our box I walked out of that terrible stadium (I'm a wanker, I left early) to the sound of the home fans cheering a winning goal behind me. I'd seen the movie before.