Backup in case we don't get Squillachi? Pfft. Smeels like pure bullshit, if anything Ciani should be the first option as he's better and would less likely to come than Squil so him being a backup choice is strange thing to be reported.
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Michaël Ciani
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MDGoonah41
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Too tall.
Next!
Next!
Gurgen
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Too good to be true. We'll get an old ****bag like Squillaci.
qs
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Klaus Daimler said:
You know who'd be a great 3rd choice, Kos.
I would love to sign this guy. He'd be immense for us.
Kraig
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I'd much rather vermaelen and ciani at the back than Los and verm. Ciani is pure quality!
ricky1985
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Seen him look ropey on more than one occasion. Absolute beast of a man, but not the most skilled or smart defender.
I'd rather have Koscielny in the First XI, but would love an option like Ciani in the squad. That's not realistic though, with what he'd cost.
I'd rather have Koscielny in the First XI, but would love an option like Ciani in the squad. That's not realistic though, with what he'd cost.
Klaus Daimler
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Koscielny looks the better player to me. Don't get me wrong though, I'd be over the moon if we actually sign Ciani too. It just strikes me as a very unrealistic rumour, for a number of reasons.qs said:
Country: South Africa
Player:Nketiah
I thought he was ok against PSG. Nothing spectacular on the ball, although I see he likes pushing forward, but has good movement in the air.
His winner in the last minute brought a smile to my face.
His winner in the last minute brought a smile to my face.
Country: England
Seems very unlikely now. A tremendous signing if we get him though, we'd suddenly have the best CB depth in the league.
qs
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I'd be absolutely shocked if we signed him now. Wenger probably threw in a bid to scare Sevilla and hurry them up.
Y va marquer
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Yes I suppose Ciani is a no go now
Unless Wenger suddenly gets a mad taste for recklessly spending the mythical transfer kitty Squillaci is the final (non GK) signing....
Unless Wenger suddenly gets a mad taste for recklessly spending the mythical transfer kitty Squillaci is the final (non GK) signing....
qs
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James said:
Well I wouldn't be shocked if we signed another Silvestre type player, someone dirt cheap or free that can fill in a couple of places but well down the pecking order. But theres no way we'll get another defender the quality of Ciani.
qs
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Hahaha yeah but at over £5m that doesn't seem very Wengerlike
Ok, Sky has picked up on this too
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_6331899,00.html
They also say we are linked with Juan, but i dont wanna start a new thread about that
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11670_6331899,00.html
They also say we are linked with Juan, but i dont wanna start a new thread about that
patrick42uk
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If it did this or the Juan deal, it really would signal a new phase at the football club. No more scrounging for bargains or using inexperienced players to plug gaps- getting proper players to fill in the key positions. I consider the 4 CB positions to be crucial personally, especially with our team and the way we play. For me, Djourou is not ready. I dont care what anybody says, he was an experiment before his injury and even more so now. If Squillaci starts we would only be 2 injuries/suspensions away from using Djourou. Thats too much risk.
Wenger signing another experienced CB would be some statement of intent.
Wenger signing another experienced CB would be some statement of intent.
Accomplished
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Can't see it happening myself. Sure, if they accept a low bid, which I imagine we'll make, but I really can't see Bordeaux letting Wenger get even close to his personal valuation.
USArsenal
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we won't sign Juan.. he is a starter for Roma (as is Mexes at this point, who IMO was much more "available" earlier in the summer)
not likely that Ciani will come for a lower fee either.. especially now that Bordeaux's season is in full swing
i dont see another CB signing before the window closes.. if we do, great, but not likely.. if we sign a keeper, that will be about it
not likely that Ciani will come for a lower fee either.. especially now that Bordeaux's season is in full swing
i dont see another CB signing before the window closes.. if we do, great, but not likely.. if we sign a keeper, that will be about it
