Transfer Rumour Theo Walcott

[bol-uk]

Totally agree.....good to see there is some real sense still amongst us!! COYB

Funnily enough, no one came up with an alternative!

 

[Nymzee]

We’ll agree to disagree on that. On the evidence I’ve seen I wouldn’t describe them as quick or pacy. Tricky? Yes. Quick? Not really.

No comparison to the pace of Walcott.

You do realise I want us to sign Walcott right? I was just telling Matty we do have pace anyway just isn't played.

 

[sc1878]

You do realise I want us to sign Walcott right? I was just telling Matty we do have pace anyway just isn't played.

I haven’t been back through the threat mate, just didn’t agree with your comments. All opinions eh

 

[oliverwri]

Not sure we have a choice anymore, but it always does bother me seeing us constantly taking in the misfits from top 6 clubs. Doesn't look likely to change anytime soon.

 

[diggerdestroyer]

Vlasic isn’t quick mate. I wouldn’t call Lookman electric either. They may have looked pretty sharp against a team of part timers in Cyprus but both have made very little impact in the Premier League.

I’m a big fan of Lookman and hope he can kick on but I think it’s wrong to dismiss signing proven Premier League quality for fear of it hampering the development of Lookman/Vlasic.

Neither can get in the side as it is so Walcott will be signed to strengthen the first team, which he will do. He’ll be a replacement for Lennon and is a huge upgrade IMO.

The way Allardyce has been setting up, we’re crying out for an outlet to hit teams on the counter and I think Walcott could be a good signing for us.

Bolaise and walcott would be one of the quickest outlets in the premier in fairness. Both would start. It woyld change us from one of the slowest teams to having 2 very quick outlets

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

Front four of

Tosun
Bolasie Gylfi Walcott

Sounds decent to be fair. Wayne at CM with Gana, smash most teams that.

 

[Magus]

For me he is just another who is past his best and that is why he is available.

I don't think he is any better than what we have already in Lookman and Vlasic.

 

[davek]

Paging @davek @matty1878

LOL

Gravy already looking for an extension.

You think spending recycled cash this January will mean anything?

Allardyce is the biggest self publicist around. As if he's going to get asked a question about extending his contract and not hit it out of the park.

There'll be some good managers available for us this summer. He's on a short contract and he'll be paid off. He's already shown how pitifully limited he is and it'll get worse as the season progresses IMO.

 

[dannyboy]

Not sure we have a choice anymore, but it always does bother me seeing us constantly taking in the misfits from top 6 clubs. Doesn't look likely to change anytime soon.

Of course we have a choice. Were Dele Alli, Eriksen, Lloris and Vertonghen cast offs from the top 6?

People on here are just desperate to see new players signed so they don't actually think through the ramifications of signing someone like Walcott. An injury prone lad whose best days are well behind him, arriving here on ridiculous wages. £20m less to spend on players that will actually improve our team. Signings like this just cement our place in not being anywhere good enough to challenge the status quo.

Speak to any Arsenal fan and ask them how they feel about Theo Walcott leaving and that will tell you all you need to know.

 

[davek]

Of course we have a choice. Were Dele Alli, Eriksen, Lloris and Vertonghen cast offs from the top 6?

People on here are just desperate to see new players signed so they don't actually think through the ramifications of signing someone like Walcott. An injury prone lad whose best days are well behind him, arriving here on ridiculous wages. £20m less to spend on players that will actually improve our team. Signings like this just cement our place in not being anywhere good enough to challenge the status quo.

Speak to any Arsenal fan and ask them how they feel about Theo Walcott leaving and that will tell you all you need to know.

Agree with this. It's one of those lazy arse signings. I'd rather we gave Lookman the chance he deserves.

The season is in tatters anyway. Just save the cash and do some proper scouting for the summer. Hopefully by then Jiffy Bag man will have slung his hook and we get a proper manager in with progressive ideas and who wants to build a team around talented young players.

 

[Bob Latchford]

Apart from his pace what other footballing attributes is he known, was he not a winger turned striker, supposedly some years back in the Thierry Henry mold..

Seems to have very smooth skin and good teeth. Pleasant lad by all accounts.
Massive yes from me

 

[Tel001]

You think spending recycled cash this January will mean anything?

Allardyce is the biggest self publicist around. As if he's going to get asked a question about extending his contract and not hit it out of the park.

There'll be some good managers available for us this summer. He's on a short contract and he'll be paid off. He's already shown how pitifully limited he is and it'll get worse as the season progresses IMO.

Don't often agree with you dave but I do this time. Think we wanted to give him till the end of the season but he knew we were desperate and insisted on an extra year so he can get paid off

 

[flibbyflob]

No idea if he is the answer but at least he has pace which we lack. Sign him and sell Niasse for £13m to Palace and that isn't bad business at all.

 

[davek]

Don't often agree with you dave but I do this time. Think we wanted to give him till the end of the season but he knew we were desperate and insisted on an extra year so he can get paid off

Moshiri's words at the AGM were instructive: “With the mess we were in, we needed a manager with a tidy football brain. Uncomplicated, self-assured."

A man brought in until a mess was cleared.

He wont be here next season.

 

[Bob Latchford]

You think spending recycled cash this January will mean anything?

Allardyce is the biggest self publicist around. As if he's going to get asked a question about extending his contract and not hit it out of the park.

There'll be some good managers available for us this summer. He's on a short contract and he'll be paid off. He's already shown how pitifully limited he is and it'll get worse as the season progresses IMO.

Who’s available this summer?
Not being difficult or anything just interested to know.
Given our last few appointments have been from teams finishing below us in the league I’m not overly optimistic of our pulling power.