Jean Seri

[4R5Emaniac]

Paredes is decent. Some depth!

Yes, Paredes I like. Good talent and the sort of player Argentina don't have or produce. They are getting back Pellegrini as well-don't rate him personally but he is rated highly by EDF and in FIFA. There was a link of Monchi looking to get Denis Suarez on loan with an option to buy too. So many options.

And you never know, Nainggolan may become available. I think I'd cry if we got Nainggolan and save up the tears in a little bottle as memory.

 

[field442]

Don't believe it though.

 

[Trilly]

Very nice player but do not want. This guy seems to be an attacking CM who can defend. We're also not dominant enough to cope without some power/athleticism in midfield.

Would prefer that Cyprien guy instead or Naby Keita if possible.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

40M euros is not too much if we really want this guy we can get this deal done quickly

 

[field442]

I feel like this Ed Aarons guy is being used by an agent to put this out there. He's the only one who's mentioned this transfer. It feels a lot like the Henry Onyekuru stuff.

 

[HairSprayGooners]

Would take Seri as Cazorla/Wilshere replacement for 40m euro all day erryday.

 

[Zaza]

Paredes is decent. Some depth!

Wish we signed Paredes. Good Santi replacement

 

[seanb85]

Noone gonna mention this...

http://sportwitness.co.uk/arsenal-chase-midfielder-real-interest-e40m-deal/

via L’Equipe, apparently

 

[al-Ustaadh]

Noone gonna mention this...

http://sportwitness.co.uk/arsenal-chase-midfielder-real-interest-e40m-deal/

via L’Equipe, apparently

Some say release clauses are illegal in France so don't know how trustworthy that information is. On the other hand, Seri may have a deal in place with Nice not to leave even if such a release clause exists. He's playing in a CL qualifier with Nice against Ajax as we speak. I can see us possibly getting him if Nice fail to qualify.

Edit: One of the issues with Seri is his defensive capabilities. It's not one of his best traits and that's something we need with a CM. More or less we need a CM who is a jack of all trades.

 

[Gooner006]

About the 'release clause', it's understood that Nice have stamped Seri with a €40 million price tag. If a club is willing to pay that, he'll be allowed to leave

 

[yybecause]

They are illigal, but there is no mention of release clause, just that his price is 40mil

 

[kraphtous]

He has Cazorla's dribbling skill/close control combined with Cesc' passing. Elite player.

 

[Sheppey-Gooner]

Am I right in thinking that although its illegal to have a release clause in France, they get round it by signing another contract that runs along side the players normal contract that states that the club will release the player if a certain sum is met.

Basically the same, they've just found a loophole. Explained better below:

"Release clauses are officially illegal in France in accordance with LFP rules. The only way in which such a clause could exist is if a separate contract not ratified by the French league was signed between a club, in this example, Lyon and a player, in this example Alexandre Lacazette, which is legally binding to the point where if OL receive a formal offer above a certain price (such is the case between Lassana Diarra and Marseille), they must allow the French international to speak with the club."


Link:

http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/alexandre-lacazette-does-not-have-a-release-clause/

 

[say yes]

Yes please.

Going forward he's what we all want for that position.

It was nice if he was a 6"3 brute for the defensive side of the game, but then again he's costing €40m not €100m.

 

[say yes]

Why are people talking about release clauses?

There's no mention of a release clause by L'Equipe, it's just a misreading by @al-Ustaadh .

 

[al-Ustaadh]

Why are people talking about release clauses?

There's no mention of a release clause by L'Equipe, it's just a misreading by @al-Ustaadh .

It's a price set by Nice. He'll only be available for purchase if Nice fail to qualify for CL.

 

[Sheppey-Gooner]

Why are people talking about release clauses?

There's no mention of a release clause by L'Equipe, it's just a misreading by @al-Ustaadh .

Just because its a forum...

For people to talk on.

People were confused about Frances view of release clauses so I thought I'd just help out. Your Welcome.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Yes please.

Going forward he's what we all want for that position.

It was nice if he was a 6"3 brute for the defensive side of the game, but then again he's costing €40m not €100m.

Height doesn't matter so long as his shoulders are wide enough.

 

[Slartibartfast]

The Gunners have also today emerged as favourites for Nice midfielder Jean Seri - who had also reportedly interested Sp**s earlier in the transfer window.

http://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-lemar-seri-mbappe-alexis-13391378

 

[kofigunner]

Yes please.

Going forward he's what we all want for that position.

It was nice if he was a 6"3 brute for the defensive side of the game, but then again he's costing €40m not €100m.

Agreed. If his work rate is high and we stick with 3 CBs, we can somewhat obviates the need for that 6ft brute midfielder and leaves Xhaka with the ability to stay back a bit more. I do like my tall athletic CMs though ;-).