Vela
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Wouldn't be against it if we couldn't sign M'Vila. But it's the Daily Mail remember, last week they said Capoue was our back up option if we didn't sign M'Vila.
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Nigel de Jong
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I'd be underwhelmed if he was our main midfield signing this summer, he's a good player but we need better IMO.
kenkbc2
Well-Known Member
Seeing him line up against whichever team that thug Barton will be going to next season would be worth the price of his transfer fee.
One kick and...boom!!, bye-bye Mr Twitter Man, Joey. 8))
On a serious note, seems to tick all the boxes. Regarding his wages, if he's going to help take us to the next level in both our defensive play (by protecting the back 4) as well as offensively (by freeing the likes of Song, Arteta, JW, or Kagawa), then why not. We should be able to afford it..considering the wages players like Denilson, Diaby, Bendtner, Chamakh, etc are on.
One kick and...boom!!, bye-bye Mr Twitter Man, Joey. 8))
On a serious note, seems to tick all the boxes. Regarding his wages, if he's going to help take us to the next level in both our defensive play (by protecting the back 4) as well as offensively (by freeing the likes of Song, Arteta, JW, or Kagawa), then why not. We should be able to afford it..considering the wages players like Denilson, Diaby, Bendtner, Chamakh, etc are on.
Beksl
Sell All The Youngsters
Apart from his defensive duties he offers absolutely zero creativity and I'd imagine he'd offer nothing going forward, his passing is lackluster and his passing range is under par, it makes Denilson look like Xavi.
We have a system where all three midfielders have to contribute in some way or form, be it with silk passing, vision or goalscoring threat. De Jong is not the solution, it's M'Vila.
D.N.W.!!
We have a system where all three midfielders have to contribute in some way or form, be it with silk passing, vision or goalscoring threat. De Jong is not the solution, it's M'Vila.
D.N.W.!!
kenkbc2
Well-Known Member
Remember a certain Brazilian by the name of Gilberto Silva..any creativity there?
Vela
Established Member
De Jong's on very wages I think?
From M'vila to De jong are you serious?
well this is arsenal he is good defensive midfield and i will not say no.
well this is arsenal he is good defensive midfield and i will not say no.
He is not the most skillful player, but is a good DM and would add the steel to our midfield that has been lacking since players like Petit, Vieira and to some extent Gilberto.
I would still prefer M'Vila, and I hope we are not turning our attention to De Jong because he is the cheaper option.
Why don't we go for the best, rather than the best bargain.
Surely we're not that hard up, are we?
I would still prefer M'Vila, and I hope we are not turning our attention to De Jong because he is the cheaper option.
Why don't we go for the best, rather than the best bargain.
Surely we're not that hard up, are we?
Dokaka
AM's resident Hammer
Gotta be insane to turn this down if it's possibly. Huge upgrade on Song defensively, and considering most of your defensive problems is from the lack of support from the midfield you'd think this guy would be a quick fix for it.
He'd also allow you to have a more offensive midfield overall. He could easily hold himself while Wilshere and a new signing storms forward, giving them much more freedom up front.
He'd also allow you to have a more offensive midfield overall. He could easily hold himself while Wilshere and a new signing storms forward, giving them much more freedom up front.
truth_hurts
but Holding’s hair transplant was painless
He'd be a class signing, a proper defensive shield but do not understate his technical ability - he used to be a wide player with a few skills!
Would rather M'Villa but would be happy with DeJong as long as it meant we spent money elsewhere on the team.
Would rather M'Villa but would be happy with DeJong as long as it meant we spent money elsewhere on the team.
The Escaped Ape
Well-Known Member
I can only assume this rumour has been leaked by Arsenal and is intended to put pressure on M'Vila somehow (or by De Jong's agent to generate interest). No way we're going to pay De Jong's wages, which I assume, this being City, are astronomical by our standards.
Player:Saliba
De Jong is class, not sure why certain people on here are turning their noses up...
Does he not have as many 94%+ pass completion mathces as the magical M'Vila or something?
Proven quality DM in the premiership. I would say yes in a heart beat if we can afford.
Does he not have as many 94%+ pass completion mathces as the magical M'Vila or something?
Proven quality DM in the premiership. I would say yes in a heart beat if we can afford.
GDeep™
League is very weak
One of my top 3 fave non gooners alongside Terry and Barton. M'Vila is the better player and will only get better but De Jong would an equally exciting signing - a young, proven, tough, disciplined DM who could walk into our team and give us 7/8/9 out of 10 performances every week. Wasn't long ago that he was 'the man' at City, but since the World Cup final his status at City and generally has declined.
All that said though, we never sign top players from fellow premiership teams, so I can't really get excited.
All that said though, we never sign top players from fellow premiership teams, so I can't really get excited.
Bossa
Established Member
His contract also ends in 2013.
Bossa
Established Member
Favourite non-gooners: Terry, Barton and De Jong?
These are probably the most hated players in England.
These are probably the most hated players in England.
Player:Saliba
Good to see the Arsenal sense of humour still working well...
The Escaped Ape
Well-Known Member
Bossa said:
Say one thing for GDeep. He doesn't run with the crowd.
Kwaku
Active Member
I would take him to Arsenal if he wanted to leave City. I would start him ahead of Barry to be honest, I do not see what Barry offers City that De Jong can't.
AFC-Phil
Established Member
Kwaku said:
The ability to pass the ball forward.
