Thomas Lemar

[Ceballinhos]

He silently did the business today. Mbappe and Dembele drawing all the praise but Lemar looks a high-level talent too. I'd be thrilled if we got him.

He's got the football IQ and technique of a midfielder, with the physical attributes of a winger.

He's a beast. His game isn't as spectacular as Mbappé's or Dembélé's, but he's incredible too.

He's more the Rosicky type of winger (when we played him there in 2007/2008 season) with more power & pace.

 

[Giroud]

Lemar's too similar to Iwobi for me. Obviously Lemar is ahead right now but both offer similar attributes and Iwobi is talented. Then you have the transfer fee and adaptation period for Lemar. I don't think it would be a signing that makes any sense.

 

[DJ_Markstar]

Lemar might be a talented footballer, but can he sing ****ty pop ballads?

 

[DJ_Markstar]

Lemar's too similar to Iwobi for me. Obviously Lemar is ahead right now but both offer similar attributes and Iwobi is talented. Then you have the transfer fee and adaptation period for Lemar. I don't think it would be a signing that makes any sense.

Iwobi is trash, I'd swap the two in a heartbeat. This guy is actually fast and has a great pass on him.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

If we did end up with Lacazzete and Lamar i would be really ok with that.

 

[Pheonix]

After reading that, looks useful but Wenger would have to work some magic to make him something else, one for the future maybe?

Look forget this Wenger works magic BS... If the lad has potential and Wenger gives him a fair go...not like this 50-60 min, dropped for next 6 games sh*t that has destroyed the progress of players like Wally. JW and Ox. He will develop.

Wenger no longer develops and PLEASE dont bring up Rob Holding and the back 3 as a Wenger working magic on him LOL

 

[Sammy1887]

If we did end up with Lacazzete and Lamar i would be really ok with that.

If we sell Sanchez then boy that ****s us over ten folds.

 

[Aevi]

I reckon he could play CM for us, going by some of his deeper starting positions. He may just turn out to not be an Alexis/Özil substitute.

 

[Aevi]

Tottenham fans are creaming themselves at the possibility of signing him, we should land him just to establish our dominance.

 

[Trilly]

Sounds like a Willian type player. Not going to deliver big numbers but will help the team play good football, make good decisions and generally just play well. He's also got a good set piece which is always nice.

He did this yesterday too. He's the winger we've always needed to counter-act Alexis' creative m a d n e s s.

edit: Mods how do you explain to new members that the word 'M a d n e s s' is banned?

 

[Trilly]

If we did end up with Lacazzete and Lamar i would be really ok with that.

I think this would just about be enough to replace Alexis. We need to progress though ffs.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

I think this would just about be enough to replace Alexis. We need to progress though ffs.

You right but let's be honest replacing Alexis with player near to his quality is almost impossible

 

[Ceballinhos]

You right but let's be honest replacing Alexis with player near to his quality is almost impossible

I genuinely think Lemar can become as good as Alexis in the near future, but with different qualities. He's closer to a Pires winger style than a Hazard or Alexis.

Lemar is really impressive. He's so smart with the ball. He almost never gives it away.
His crossing/free kicks/corners are top class. He can score goals. He's very versatile he can play almost anywhere.

And he's a physical beast. Against Lyon last season, Mendy got sent off and Lemar played as a wing back and was tremendous at defending & going forward.
As I've said he has playmaker qualities & football brain with an incredible engine & he defends a lot (& very well). He isn't a lazy player.
He's only 21 and he's contributed to almost 30 goals last season (14 goals & 14 assists). Statwise he isn't that far from Alexis. He must be one of the best in Europe for players around this age!

He was "unlucky" to play in Mbappé's & Bernardo's team because his game isn't as spectacular and as a result doesn't get the credit he deserves. But he's one of the greatest prospect in Europe.

As much as I love Iwobi, Lemar is on a whole other level. It's like comparing the Ox to Alexis.

 

[Hunta]

I've said before I think our plan A is Mbappe and our plan B is Lacazette and Lemar.

The only way we sign them all (LOL) is if we sell Alexis and Giroud.

 

[Mark Tobias]

I've said before I think our plan A is Mbappe and our plan B is Lacazette and Lemar.

The only way we sign them all (LOL) is if we sell Alexis and Giroud.

Wenger will avoid that though. We know how he hates too many changes to the squad in one summer.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Wenger will avoid that though. We know how he hates too many changes to the squad in one summer.

he could be forced because Giroud will leave if he don't start next season and Alexis too if a very good bid comes from Bayern PSG.

 

[Trilly]

If Giroud leaves Arsenal then something big is happening imo, I don't see Wenger letting him for Lacazette as they're very different strikers and Lacazette isn't levels above Giroud.

Only way I can see Wenger letting Giroud go is if we sign someone like Mbappe who's going to be the outright undisputed first choice striker for games.

 

[Mark Tobias]

If Giroud leaves Arsenal then something big is happening imo, I don't see Wenger letting him for Lacazette as they're very different strikers and Lacazette isn't levels above Giroud.

Only way I can see Wenger letting Giroud go is if we sign someone like Mbappe who's going to be the outright undisputed first choice striker for games.

Imagine the confidence dent when you get displaced by an 18 year old. M@dness this football sport

 

[Trilly]

Imagine the confidence dent when you get displaced by an 18 year old. M@dness this football sport

I think Giroud knows firsthand how good he is. Sometimes you have to see greatness and just accept it. Ronaldinho understood he had to make way for Messi back in the day. Such is life.

 

[Mark Tobias]

I think Giroud knows firsthand how good he is. Sometimes you have to see greatness and just accept it. Ronaldinho understood he had to make way for Messi back in the day. Such is life.

Let's be honest. In terms of being humble, Ronaldinho was one of the nicest, classiest players there has been. You don't really get that anymore. These players have massive egos.