Essential The Official Football (Soccer) Thread - The Slotification of Liverpool is nearly complete

[THEREALBRAND]

Juventus join race to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny after impressive campaign with Roma
Juventus have joined the race to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

The Poland international, who spent Wednesday with wife Marina Luczenko, has been on loan at Roma but they have not secured a buyout option.

That has opened the door for other Italian clubs who are keen to sign the 27-year-old who will leave Arsenal this summer. Arsenal want £17.5million for Szczesny while it is understood Juventus are offering around £14m and Napoli £12m.

AC Milan are also monitoring developments as they try to secure Gianluigi Donnarumma to a new contract.

The lure of Juventus is tempting for Szczesny but he knows Gianluigi Buffon will play at least one more season and acting as understudy could cost him a place at the World Cup with Poland next summer.

Szczesny had an impressive season at the Stadio Olimpico, playing every minute of every game in Serie A and keeping more clean sheets (14) than any other goalkeeper in the division.

If I was Roma I'd do everything in my power to keep him. I know they spent a decent amount last year on Alisson, but you don't get rid of a solid keeper to hand the reigns over to someone that hasn't performed nearly as well. Not even putting their hat in the race is huge mistake on their part.

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]

glad to see this legend getting back fit

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That right knee looks so damaged

 

[phillycavsfan]

United aren't after Griezmann anymore. They're prioritizing getting a 9 now to replaceIbra.

 

[BlackBall]

 

[Black Magisterialness]

Yall need players..and its looking like a chore to keep players...that's a FACT hating on arsenal is

where these spurs fans ur talking bout im a united fan so that trophy argument spurs future is still looking way brighter than arsenal cuz they spent some money now there investments are paying off u cant feel a type a way cuz everyone been figured out y'all lack ambiton.

Spurs weren't paying for a new stadium in the wave of the first big financial boom. So they stacked up. They also made a fukk ton on the Bale deal. They are in a better spot now financially than Arsenal was at the end of the Emirates being built.

Spurs core does look good, but it all depends on them retaining Kane, Alli, Eriksen and Lloris. If literally one of them goes this is back to an average team. Don't get me wrong they have caught up to Arsenal in a MAJOR way. But literally every other big club has earned the right to talk like a big club.

Even Liverpool fans been froggy lately and they SHOULD its a team with a winning pedigree.

Arsenal NEEDS to spend the money and do it quickly. Lacazette isn't going to A.Madrid due to the ban, they also need to replace Santi Cazorla asap. They do that and the core of the rest of the team is good. Oh and Alexis is outa there I'm not even remotely positive on keeping him.

 

[Faneto4]

Spurs weren't paying for a new stadium in the wave of the first big financial boom. So they stacked up. They also made a fukk ton on the Bale deal. They are in a better spot now financially than Arsenal was at the end of the Emirates being built.

Spurs core does look good, but it all depends on them retaining Kane, Alli, Eriksen and Lloris. If literally one of them goes this is back to an average team. Don't get me wrong they have caught up to Arsenal in a MAJOR way. But literally every other big club has earned the right to talk like a big club.

Even Liverpool fans been froggy lately and they SHOULD its a team with a winning pedigree.

Arsenal NEEDS to spend the money and do it quickly. Lacazette isn't going to A.Madrid due to the ban, they also need to replace Santi Cazorla asap. They do that and the core of the rest of the team is good. Oh and Alexis is outa there I'm not even remotely positive on keeping him.

i dont see any hope for arsenal unless they spend tbh..they need a lot of new players..atleast 4 Lacazette wouldn't be enough... yall in for sum rough times..and why is giroud still a thing
and theo walcott ...i cud even name a few more.

 

[Conjiggle]

Spurs weren't paying for a new stadium in the wave of the first big financial boom. So they stacked up. They also made a fukk ton on the Bale deal. They are in a better spot now financially than Arsenal was at the end of the Emirates being built.

Spurs core does look good, but it all depends on them retaining Kane, Alli, Eriksen and Lloris. If literally one of them goes this is back to an average team. Don't get me wrong they have caught up to Arsenal in a MAJOR way. But literally every other big club has earned the right to talk like a big club.

Even Liverpool fans been froggy lately and they SHOULD its a team with a winning pedigree.

Arsenal NEEDS to spend the money and do it quickly. Lacazette isn't going to A.Madrid due to the ban, they also need to replace Santi Cazorla asap. They do that and the core of the rest of the team is good. Oh and Alexis is outa there I'm not even remotely positive on keeping him.

Well said. Some good points.

I wouldn't give up home of keeping Alexis yet though. As I mentioned earlier in the thread there aren't many realistic options out there for him if he wants to go to a contending team, play regularly, and get paid like crazy.

I think PSG is the biggest threat. They can provide regular Champions League football and have the wage structure to pay him top dollar. Bayern is another strong option if Sanchez is willing to play on his current wages.

We will see. If we go by what Wenger has said recently then Alexis will be with the team next season. Time will tell.

 

[Majestic]

Who you going for to win the champions league bruhs?

Im going for Juventus.

 

[Majestic]

CL next season bout to be wild

Mourinho back

I think an english team is gonna win it. Football goes in cycles.

 

[Majestic]

You make a fair point especially on Barca. Their defense is suspect. Pique is overrated and a trash defender. Ever since Xavi left they haven't a good replacement. They should have tried to keep Alacantara. He was supposed to be the heir apparent to Xavi.

Barca and bayern both with the silliest sales in modern football. Can't believe they each sold thiago and kroos.

 

[Faneto4]

if Sanchez was smart he will leave... matter fact he should..he was bought on a sinking ship with no other reinforcements...u got ex arsenal players talking about this team not having a back bone and they are 100% correct...spurs have a future because they have young talent....even if they leave, they are looking at huge profits...nobody checking for a arsenal player except ozil lazy ass and sanchez ..im far from a arsenal hater.... but doing the same shyt over and over is called insanity..

 

[THEREALBRAND]

But Real Madrid had their ban lifted for doing the same thing :simeone:


No Lacazette, no Costa, no Sandro, we get nobody

 

[Faneto4]

But Real Madrid had their ban lifted for doing the same thing :simeone:


No Lacazette, no Costa, no Sandro, we get nobody

2018

 

[Black Magisterialness]

i dont see any hope for arsenal unless they spend tbh..they need a lot of new players..atleast 4 Lacazette wouldn't be enough... yall in for sum rough times..and why is giroud still a thing
and theo walcott ...i cud even name a few more.

Giroud is a top quality impact sub. As you can see in terms of the FA Cup. He brings something that Arsenal doesn't have which is size in the box, excellent with his head and great one touch distribution in the box. Do I need that for 90 minutes? Nah. But I wouldn't deal him away, he's been much too consistent. Theo on the other hand GOTTA go. Lucas Perez gotta go. Callum Chambers GOTTA go. Jack Wilshire GOTTA go.

Well said. Some good points.

I wouldn't give up home of keeping Alexis yet though. As I mentioned earlier in the thread there aren't many realistic options out there for him if he wants to go to a contending team, play regularly, and get paid like crazy.

I think PSG is the biggest threat. They can provide regular Champions League football and have the wage structure to pay him top dollar. Bayern is another strong option if Sanchez is willing to play on his current wages.

We will see. If we go by what Wenger has said recently then Alexis will be with the team next season. Time will tell.

Alexis is gone breh. Bayern already dropped their offer. But PSG will look to pair him with Aubamayang. With those two playing with Cavani and in front of Matuidi and (if he stays) Verratti...PSG becomes a TRUE Champions League contender.

No one is going to pay Ozil's transfer fee so unless Arsenal win the league or re-qualify for CL next season he's gone on free transfer next season.

 

[Conjiggle]

i dont see any hope for arsenal unless they spend tbh..they need a lot of new players..atleast 4 Lacazette wouldn't be enough... yall in for sum rough times..and why is giroud still a thing
and theo walcott ...i cud even name a few more.

I disagree man. If Ozil and Sanchez stay and Wenger can bring in 1-2 big impact players (we need that striker) then I think we are good to go. We have a very balanced team.

I would argue that our squad is further ahead than United (where do the goals come from if Zlatan leaves?) and Liverpool (no depth. Team was burned out in the second half of the season... and all of this without European football).

Let's see what the transfer window brings. City is about to spend a boat load of money. So is United. If all of their signings pan out then the rest of the league could be in trouble. I have faith though lol