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Fabregas to Chelsea

jp5 said:
Arsenal may have a glut of good midfielders but Cesc is a world class midfielder. Lunacy from Wenger not to bring him back, but then sadly that's all I now expect of the man.
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I'd not be surprised if wenger was in for him, arsenal only had first option on buy back. Fabregas didn't have to accept any offer they made him.

He he left to win trophies, arsenal even after the fa cup are less of a certainty for trophies tha Chelsea.
 
Papas1982 said:
I'd not be surprised if wenger was in for him, arsenal only had first option on buy back. Fabregas didn't have to accept any offer they made him.

He he left to win trophies, arsenal even after the fa cup are less of a certainty for trophies tha Chelsea.
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Fabregas: "Yes, everyone knows that Arsenal had the first option to sign me. They decided not to take up this option and therefore it wasn't meant to be. I wish them well in the future."

Arsene had first refusal and declined to take it. Probably in retribution for the way he left, knowing how stubborn Wenger is. Not surprising though from the man who has kept the likes of Diaby and Bendter on for 9 years each!

Fabregas no doubt is an improvement on the current offerings and whilst there are other areas in more need of strengthening, I think it's madness to not bring him in.

I'm sure we'll sign some French wonderkid from Ligue1 on the deadline day though, so there's that to look forward to.
 
jp5 said:
Fabregas: "Yes, everyone knows that Arsenal had the first option to sign me. They decided not to take up this option and therefore it wasn't meant to be. I wish them well in the future."

Arsene had first refusal and declined to take it. Probably in retribution for the way he left, knowing how stubborn Wenger is. Not surprising though from the man who has kept the likes of Diaby and Bendter on for 9 years each!

Fabregas no doubt is an improvement on the current offerings and whilst there are other areas in more need of strengthening, I think it's madness to not bring him in.

I'm sure we'll sign some French wonderkid from Ligue1 on the deadline day though, so there's that to look forward to.
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There must be some very good reason, I don't believe for one second that pride has anything to do with it. I don't think Fabregas left in a way that put Wengers nose out of place - they have utmost respect for each other. It might possibly be something to do with FFP rules , if Wenger plans to spend a lot this Summer he might not be able to balance the books with Fabregas as well.

I think Keown said the other week that Wenger would not want to block progress of some of the current, younger midfielders in the team that are still developing. That might happen because Fab would want to play all of the time. That sounds plausible.
 
Papas1982 said:
I'd not be surprised if wenger was in for him, arsenal only had first option on buy back. Fabregas didn't have to accept any offer they made him.

He he left to win trophies, arsenal even after the fa cup are less of a certainty for trophies tha Chelsea.
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See post #18
 
sawtooth said:
There must be some very good reason, I don't believe for one second that pride has anything to do with it. I don't think Fabregas left in a way that put Wengers nose out of place - they have utmost respect for each other. It might possibly be something to do with FFP rules , if Wenger plans to spend a lot this Summer he might not be able to balance the books with Fabregas as well.

I think Keown said the other week that Wenger would not want to block progress of some of the current, younger midfielders in the team that are still developing. That might happen because Fab would want to play all of the time. That sounds plausible.
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I'd rather Arsenal got back to their ways of challenging for the league instead of continuing to be Wenger's youth development project, which hasn't turned out well so far.

Perhaps Wenger is saving his pennies for a late summer blowout on a top quality striker and defensive midfielder, but quite frankly I doubt it. We've seen it all before, Wenger doesn't like to buy in World Cup years as the market is overheated and signings will be left until the last minute as the World Cup dominates the summer.

It wouldn't surprise me to see Arsenal start the season without a major signing as Wenger will have seen last year's FA Cup & 4th Place double as vindication of his project, and Diaby returning will be like a new signing (again). We'll start the season well, be unlucky with a few major injuries (with the paper thin squad having no depth to it) and drift off the title pace into contention for the 4th place trophy again. Repeat ad nauseam!
 
Wenger definitely needs to strengthen in other areas,if he hadn't signed Ozil I reckon he'd have been in for Fabregas.
 
Rumpokid said:
Barcelona did not want him..So he has come back to England to get back on the gravy train..Sorry Arsenal and Chelsea fans,but that is how it is.
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Sorry, Fab is a fantastic player. Why barca want to get rid of him I have no idea. They are idiots, who keep playing him out of position. Would I love to see him back at arsenal? Yes. But not at the expense of a dm, gk, striker, and a right wing. We need pace, pace, and more pace. Especially up front.
Is cesc better than ozil? No. Similar. But he is better than cazorla, wilshere, rocky, etc.

If arsenal don't buy, then it's an opportunity wasted. If they do, then he's a 30m luxury they didn't really need. He will add to chelski though. He would add to any one.
 
murphthemog said:
Sorry, Fab is a fantastic player. Why barca want to get rid of him I have no idea. They are idiots, who keep playing him out of position. Would I love to see him back at arsenal? Yes. But not at the expense of a dm, gk, striker, and a right wing. We need pace, pace, and more pace. Especially up front.
Is cesc better than ozil? No. Similar. But he is better than cazorla, wilshere, rocky, etc.

If arsenal don't buy, then it's an opportunity wasted. If they do, then he's a 30m luxury they didn't really need. He will add to chelski though. He would add to any one.
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I wouldn't say that yet. Cesc carried the team on his own on a number of occasions, haven't seen the same from Ozil yet. Still settling in perhaps, but doesn't strike me as the type of player that stands up to be counted when it's needed.
 
jp5 said:
I wouldn't say that yet. Cesc carried the team on his own on a number of occasions, haven't seen the same from Ozil yet. Still settling in perhaps, but doesn't strike me as the type of player that stands up to be counted when it's needed.
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Maureen rates Ozil. I'm not a Maureen fan, but I think he knows his footy.
 
Pin-seeker said:
See post #18
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Fabregas has also said he'd never play for another english team and that Mourinho is the architect of anti football. So I'd not worry too much what a footballer says to the press.

Fabreags wants to to win and has a better chance if that at Chelsea. Just because arsenal had refusal on him doesn't mean he'd have joined them. He's just saying the right thing to keep arsenal fans onside.
 
http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3900704?cid=DM5901&bid=71440171

'I do feel that I have unfinished business in the Premier League and now is the right time to return.

'I considered all the other offers very carefully and I firmly believe that Chelsea is the best choice. They match my footballing ambitions with their hunger and desire to win trophies. They have an amazing squad of players and an incredible manager. I am fully committed to this team and I can't wait to start playing.'

What does that say about Arsenal?
 
Fish said:
http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3900704?cid=DM5901&bid=71440171

'I do feel that I have unfinished business in the Premier League and now is the right time to return.

'I considered all the other offers very carefully and I firmly believe that Chelsea is the best choice. They match my footballing ambitions with their hunger and desire to win trophies. They have an amazing squad of players and an incredible manager. I am fully committed to this team and I can't wait to start playing.'

What does that say about Arsenal?
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No different than any other 'marketing speak'!

He could have made the same statement with 'Chelsea' replaced by 'Arsenal' - or any of several others!

Any fan, of any team, who actually believes the sort of insincere mush that gets spouted at these times is simply daft!

But a good move all round imo. May not score as many goals as Lampard, but probably more creative.
 
Fish said:
What does that say about Arsenal?
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It says that Arsenal are not just going to buy a player because he used to play for the team, he obviously doesn't fit into Wenger's plans. Who knows only time will tell whether that decision comes back to haunt him.

Happy to have the same £10 bet as last year Fish?
 
sawtooth said:
It says that Arsenal are not just going to buy a player because he used to play for the team, he obviously doesn't fit into Wenger's plans. Who knows only time will tell whether that decision comes back to haunt him.

Happy to have the same £10 bet as last year Fish?
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Does anyone know or understand Wengers plans :mmm:

Was the bet you'll finish above us, I can't fully remember?
 
Fish said:
Does anyone know or understand Wengers plans :mmm:
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I believe it's along the lines of...find a way to.....

1. Make a Profit
2. Qualify for Champions League

He's been extremely successful at both those over the last 20 years!
 
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