Nikolay Dimitrov

[Guillermo]

If wenger was actualy going to buy dimiritiv, why didnt he buy him in january when he would've been useful?
If he buys him now he is aknowledging his mistakes of not strenghening.

I find it strange that he would refuse to buy him in January, if he really wanted him.

He had already been on trial with the club and it was quite clear that we were in need of a winger for the gruelling fixture list ahead.

I'll only believe this if/when it happens.

From the looks of things, he'd be a nice addition to the current squad (with Hleb). As a replacement for the Belarrussian, however, I'd be rather worried.

 

[AFCFan4Ever]

Last time I checked, Dimitrov wasn't impressive in a u21 friendly against Portugual. Bulgaria were overwhelmed by Porteguese's skill level most time of that game. On wiki, Dimitrov was selected only once for full international. That kinda says about his current level. Unless Dimitrov develops other weapons in his repertoire, I still doubt if he can walk into the starting XI of Arsenal's Carling Cup team based on the glimpse I had on him.

Yeah but did you see the game against England's U-21 side? He tore them to shreds.

Also, this either is official or is damn near close according to Bulgarian media...

Confirmed: Arsenal Sign Dimitrov For £700k
Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Bulgarian newspaper The Sofia Echo have confirmed that Arsenal have signed Levski Sofia midfielder Nikolay Dimitrov for a reported £700,000 rising to £1 million.

Dimitrov plays on the left wing and at 20 will probably start the season as first choice LM ahead of Vela. As it currently stands, Eduardo, who broke his foot is set to return to first team action before Rosicky who continues to have injury problems.

The 20-year-old Bulgarian international came to Arsenal on a 15 day trial and impressed Wenger greatly. Unlike the other trainee Mputu, Wenger did not need a 2nd invitation and started negotiations straight away.

Dimitrov said, "Its so exciting. The coaching staff are very kind and Arsenal are a very good team with good young player. I hope to lead Arsenal to as much silverware as possible but right now I must focus on my career."

 

[Gazza Martinez]

Our first signing, and he's a winger. At least Wenger's strengthening the right area. 20 isn't too young at least, and Bulgarians are - generally speaking - pretty adaptable as footballers, I doubt he'll have problems settling in.

 

[EMIR8_SOLDIER]

http://www.sofiaecho.com/news/sport/catid_71

Its not there on the sport section so its bulls**t to me

Whoever made that article is a very smart guy

 

[AFCFan4Ever]

Have no clue...got it off another forum lol.

 

[EMIR8_SOLDIER]

I know, saw it from last night mate but I did a bit of research from the main soure, 'sofia echo' and its not just up there

Theres an article about us moving in for him from december 07 but not today

 

[Asterix]

The second paragraph is a bit of a giveaway.

 

[Asterix]

http://arsenalgunz.wordpress.com/

That site reminds me of the one that "broke" the Palacios story.


Pfffft.

 

[Guillermo]

The fact that we didn't get him in January makes me skeptical regarding the probability of this transfer.

He was with the club and according to reports a deal had been made between the us and Sofia. Why didn't we just sign him then?

 

[asajoseph]

I know Sanderson was never the most popular poster here, but he does seem to have a good handle on the inside track when it comes to our youth players, and youth transfers.

He says, quite forcefully, that we have not signed Nikolay Dimitrov

I'll pass the tissues, if anyone out there is truly devestated.

 

[Lancelot]

I think we are still weighing our options if Dimitrov is yet to be a done deal.

We were strongly linked with him back in December with all the trials and whatnot. It's quite encouraging because, to me, it practically means that we are in the market for a wide player.

I'll accept the tissues for now, though, thanks. T-T

 

[nazo]

I know Sanderson was never the most popular poster here, but he does seem to have a good handle on the inside track when it comes to our youth players, and youth transfers.

He says, quite forcefully, that we have not signed Nikolay Dimitrov

I'll pass the tissues, if anyone out there is truly devestated.

Meh, that site is just as bad as any other one. I'd rather trust tribalfootball than a 16 year old.

 

[Illusion]

Have to say that I don't believe he has been signed.