Zaza
Active Member
Nope.
He'll definitely be leaving Porto this summer I reckon. He will be available on a free transfer. He's a good skillful player but I just think he is a little too old and would rather we invest that time and effort in developing Reiss Nelson.
I meant that in the sense that maybe it would be better investing that time and effort in developing Iwobi and Reiss Nelson than this guy who won't get any better. Will he come and be a squad option? At this stage of his career, he will want a starting spot.He'll only be 29 in the summer. More like his prime than ready for a walker.
I meant that in the sense that maybe it would be better investing that time and effort in developing Iwobi and Reiss Nelson than this guy who won't get any better. Will he come and be a squad option? At this stage of his career, he will want a starting spot.
Yep, we'll be moving into Harry Redknapp territory if we keep this up.Not even sure that he improves us. Might as well keep Mkhi and give Reiss and opportunity. Buying players just because they are free is a dangerous precedent.
Not even sure that he improves us. Might as well keep Mkhi and give Reiss and opportunity. Buying players just because they are free is a dangerous precedent.
Is that a veiled shot at Ramsey?
Of course you don't sign players just because they are free. That's why it's up to Sven and Unai to decide which players they want (and we don't know yet if they actually want Brahimi). But if you can get a player you think will help your team, getting them on a Bosman is a bonus to the budget. Not sure why people are so anxious to get rid of Micki anyway, but his presence certainly doesn't preclude bringing in a true winger or two. And as I noted above, Reiss Nelson just turned 19 and is mostly coming off the bench for Hoffenheim. He's probably not going to be ready for Arsenal to depend on him too heavily. So Arsenal can certainly use a player in the mold of Brahimi (that fast, direct winger who can score goals).
I'd happily sign Ramsey on a free as he'd be the second best midfielder here! I actually think Mkhi is quality and don't want him to be sold necessarily. However, a signing like Brahimi would probably mark the end of Mkhi.
Reiss as an understudy is fine. Youngsters have to be trusted at some stage. Hell Ghendouzi is starting games for us. Nelson looks ready to play a squad role here next year.