lee1001
(Trusted Member)
on August 25th, 2011, 5:00 pm
Skysports.com understands Arsenal have entered the race for France's latest teenage sensation M'Baye Niang.
Niang is regarded as one of the best young talents in Europe after breaking into the Caen first-team last season at the age of 16.
The 6ft frontman only made his first-team debut in April and scored three goals in seven games.
His emergence has attracted interest from a host of clubs across Europe with Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool all credited with an interest in Niang.
Spanish giants Real Madrid have also made an enquiry for Niang with Real's director of football Zinedine Zidane hoping to lure the youngster to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real are thought to have offered Caen €11million for Niang and are ready to loan him back to the Ligue 1 outfit as they look to win the race for his signature.
However, Arsenal have expressed an interest in Niang, with Gunners boss Arsène Wenger keen to bring the forward to the Emirates.
Wenger is believed to have made an enquiry to Caen manager Franck Dumas to be kept informed on Niang's situation and he is hoping his French connections will help in his bid to sign the youngster.
The Frenchman has shown at Arsenal his talent for unearthing and developing young players with potential and he could now move for Niang before the close of the transfer window.
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Floating
(Trusted Member)
on August 25th, 2011, 5:13 pm
I think this falls under the Starlets linked thread.
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GoOnYouGunners
(Forum Member)
on August 25th, 2011, 5:53 pm
I don't mind these youngster signings as long as they also spend on some first teamers.
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redwhiteAustrian
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on August 25th, 2011, 7:05 pm
I think it's telling in regards to this summer so far, that people start to resort to using player describtions already in the thread title.
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Lord Dula
(Elite Member)
on August 25th, 2011, 8:31 pm
Smudeagle
(Forum Member)
on August 25th, 2011, 10:46 pm
Not tall enough next...
Sorry couldnt resist.
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HollandGooner
(Forum Member)
on August 26th, 2011, 11:13 am
Vela
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on July 8th, 2012, 8:37 pm
Floating
(Trusted Member)
on July 8th, 2012, 8:45 pm
Wow, apparently he's a fantastic prospect. Really pleased if he's coming to Arsenal.
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GDeep
(Forum Member)
on July 8th, 2012, 8:45 pm
This is the same kid who finished leading scorer at some youth championships and is considered an immense talent? Compared to eto'o.
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musicmonkey
(Forum Member)
on July 8th, 2012, 8:50 pm
Going to be an interesting battle between him an Afobe to make the first team if he joins.
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leo_ense
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on July 8th, 2012, 8:52 pm
Heard nothing but good things about this kid, seems as if he is the real deal. If he's as good as everyone says I don't see afobe and Campbell troubling him too much.
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GDeep
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on July 8th, 2012, 9:01 pm
''Niang prefers to start his runs on either flank, especially the left, before cutting inside and using his pace and power to maximum effect"...
Over 6ft, pace and strong upper body strength, his idol is our titi.
Lots of young African strikers about, but this is the kid who is considered an out of this world talent.
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DontPushMe
(Forum Member)
on July 8th, 2012, 9:08 pm
I'd be all for this one. Big time talent. With the state of our club right now we have to get our star players before they're stars.
If he looks as good in his trial as many suggest he is its a no brainer. Would surely be loaned right back out, maybe to Caen as part of the deal.
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Floating
(Trusted Member)
on July 8th, 2012, 9:10 pm
ebouenolike
(Trusted Member)
on July 8th, 2012, 10:07 pm
I hope we have another, more experienced, striker to sign as well if RvP leaves.
BUT, he sounds like a very decent player who, physically especially, is capable of playing in the Premier League. Exciting, hope it happens.
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Buhry
(Forum Member)
on July 8th, 2012, 10:12 pm
musicmonkey
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on July 8th, 2012, 10:14 pm
GDeep wrote:''Niang prefers to start his runs on either flank, especially the left, before cutting inside and using his pace and power to maximum effect"...
Over 6ft, pace and strong upper body strength, his idol is our titi.
Lots of young African strikers about, but this is the kid who is considered an out of this world talent.
Down the left eh?
Niang--Afobe--Campbell
Looks like a very well rounded group of attackers coming through, there's still Wellington and Ryo too who both like the LW. Hopefully we shouldn't have the trouble we've had recently at filling the LW spot properly.
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tactica442
(Trusted Member)
on July 8th, 2012, 10:39 pm
Niang looks tall and pacey. It only took him few strides to recover the ball. TBH he doesn't look like a youngster aged at 16, 17. From some random videos on the net, the kid can do intelligent off-ball running and set himself in scoring position. His teammates know his attribute and keep knock the ball behind defenders. Some cool finishes from him as well.
I know this may sound far-fetched as I know nothing about French language. But Niang 'sounds' like a lovely kid.
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say yes
(Forum Member)
on July 8th, 2012, 11:06 pm
Hope this guy impresses and we sign him up. Can never get too much young talent.
GDeep wrote:''Niang prefers to start his runs on either flank, especially the left, before cutting inside and using his pace and power to maximum effect"...
Over 6ft, pace and strong upper body strength, his idol is our titi.
Lots of young African strikers about, but this is the kid who is considered an out of this world talent.
Kind of a moot point but Dongou is supposed to be the real business.
http://www.totalbarca.com/2012/news/gra ... next-year/That Coulibaly guy at spuds doesn't look too bad either.
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Armor for Sleep
(Elite Member)
on July 8th, 2012, 11:21 pm
According to my sources Arsenal regard him as a definite purchase and are saying he has the potential to be an important player for the first team.
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yousif_arsenal
(Forum Member)
on July 8th, 2012, 11:27 pm
He is football manager legend lol just kidding. he looks a very talented player. a very good idea from wenger to buy from now.
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ebouenolike
(Trusted Member)
on July 8th, 2012, 11:33 pm
Wonder who will get the username 'jus2niang' if he signs.
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ferrarif50hunt
(Forum Member)
on July 9th, 2012, 12:04 am
Only thing I know about him is that he's absolutely immense on FM....
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illmatik
(Forum Member)
on July 9th, 2012, 12:30 am
Not impressed with him from the games i watched last season..but then again he was 16. Def needs to bulk up
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marv3llous
(Forum Member)
on July 9th, 2012, 1:00 am
I actually would not mind him as an understudy for our senior strikers. Campbell didnt get a work permit and was loaned again, Afobe is going out on loan aswell. If he is as impressive as people are saying then it wouldnt hurt to try.
He is built like a monster though, cant believe he is 17. 6'0 so good height also, might even grow some more.
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GDeep
(Forum Member)
on July 9th, 2012, 1:40 am
This kid or whoever, about time we had a pacy striker with good movement and finishing ability, again.
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Clrnc
(Trusted Member)
on July 9th, 2012, 8:23 am
This guy is an immense talent, more than Afobe or Campbell. Would be superb if we managed to sign him. We have a tendency to screw up trials though. Yaya Toure, Sigborsson, Ibra etc
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ArsenesNO1Fan
(Forum Member)
on July 9th, 2012, 8:29 am
Lazaq
(Forum Member)
on July 9th, 2012, 9:03 am
I hear people raving about this kid, but haven't watched him myself. Hopefully it will happen!
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