Mathieu Bodmer

[KingReyes]

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Don't know anything about him, maybe our friends from France can give us an opinion.

 

[brianfrance]

Well, few weeks back I thought about making a list of top 10 wenger-like targets from France, but as many of you don't give credit to the french league I didn't. Of course Matthieu Bodmer would have been on the top, alongside Metz' Franck Ribery and Lyon' Mickael Essien !! He's in impressive form, I was at the Lille stadium earlier last month, I saw him again and I can say he's a top player. Very creative central midfielder, also very physical and hard on the man. Totally made for the EPL !
But, there's a big but, Lille are 2nd of the league, still qualified in the UEFA cup, and without Bodmer they can say bye bye to all of that ! Lille won't let him go without a big fee until, at least, the end of the season.
Milan and Juventus are also keen on the boy

 

[brianfrance]

Does anyone know if Lille have totally paid the Tavlaridis' transfer or not ??

 

[n_henry]

Don't know a thing about him.. anyone have any idea about a price?

 

[brianfrance]

At least 4M£, but I wouldn't be surprised to see a price tag of 8

 

[Mostarac]

What about Meite? How has he played this season? Last season, he was great in the UEFA-Cup with Marseille.

 

[malagar]

It was interesting to read that we are interested in another Ivory Coast defender , this time from Marseille - does Wenger want to create a Ivory Coast back four ? :mrgreen:

 

[brianfrance]

What about Meite? How has he played this season? Last season, he was great in the UEFA-Cup with Marseille.

I don't think Meite is good enough for us, too much inconsistent

 

[brianfrance]

Maybe a good news; Lille may bid on Carew :shock: They'll surely need some money...

 

[PolishGooner]

OMG, why dont we move to French league? We need some experienced players, not another useless youth ! :evil:

 

[brianfrance]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[lowerman]

Do we need backup in centre midfield? First sell Edu before bringing new lads.

 

[AFCG7]

We need to stop ****ing around with these unknown players and buy a top CB

 

[Mostarac]

I agree with AFCG7.

 

[polaris sc]

but do have the money to buy a top player

 

[Mark]

I also think a central midfielder, especially another one for the f*cking future, is the last thing we need right now. An experienced CB and if possible a striker, but our midfield is fine especially with Gilberto returning soon.

 

[n_henry]

If we lose Edu (and it looks like we already have), then I think we will need to get another CM.

And while I'm sure this guy could be great in the future (if Arsène's interested, there's something there), I agree with some sentiments here that we need proven players rather than promising youngsters.

 

[Mark]

Losing Edu would mean we need to get someone eventually, but it's not as urgent a need as a GK or defender. I'd wait till the summer to get Essien personally, but try for Ramos or Kuffour now.

 

[Jinn]

We'd probably only try for Bodmer if Edu leaves. And we really won't know that for sure till the end of the season, so I think he's more of a target for then.

But as always, we need cover in defence at this moment. Any injury to Campbell or Toure really exposes us, and we just find it so difficult to win. Kuffour would be nice, but the important thing is to have someone experienced.

 

[brianfrance]

Kaka, before being at milan was unknown...have you seen what he did in his first season...ah, ****, you're all right, let's bring Nesta ! Wouldn't cost too much...