Adebayor

Ekeke

Me either, because if he comes out and says he wants to move, I fancy he'd choose Barcelona or even Milan ahead of us. I just don't think its unreasonable to say that Cole's situation was very similar.

Brwned

There are similarities but I think the very subtle differences change the situations dramatically. I just see Cole as much more of a cunt, and can't see Adebayor asking for a transfer. I also think Adebayor is more important because so much of their play is based around him, ask any Arsenal fan. Cole was a very good attacking option but they could cope without him.

Name Changed

Well there is no doubt he would be a good player for us,.

cesc's_mullet

Does this mean I can start up a Nani to Arsenal thread?

We need a winger.

Ekeke

Sure. And I'm also sure that if could convince him you were a better club and will pay him more money, he could possibly be swayed. Unfortunately though you'd have to lie about both things

cesc's_mullet

touche'

khunt

Nistelrooy10

They have Eduardo and Nasri. They'll cope without Adebayor easy enough imo

devilish

The culture and the mentality is totally different. That is why I told you that understanding the culture is crucial in here


Just ask neutral supporters. Its evident that Torres is a much better player.



It depends on the fees being offered. If lets say Milan is giving 12m and United are ready to take him for 25 then it would be worth selling him to us. Continental managers are different from the British ones. They don't believe much in this arch rivals BS (just study the deals done between Inter, Juventus and Milan in the past) and would sell if the price is right. Wenger is that type of manager. Let us not forget that Ashley Cole went to Chelsea with Wenger's blessing

choiboyx012

i dont want him at united. he has a punchable face that cnut

cesc's_mullet

i lol'd

Brwned

I understand that, and I disagree with that aspect of the culture. He did lie to the press and even though that is common practice in Italy/Spain, it is still right.

Am I not neutral? Since I'm not an Arsenal or Liverpool fan, I'd consider myself neutral. It's all down to opinions.

But Milan are said to be thinking of offering around the £30m mark, therefore we would have to pay around £50m+. Understand now?

How many other major players has Wenger sold to rivals then? He could have gotten £50m for Henry from Chelsea, but he turned it down. The Ashley Cole case is irrelevant imo, as both Wenger and he wanted to part ways. As of yet Adebayor is content at Arsenal and Arsene Wenger definitely doesn't want to let him leave.

devilish

You are not getting it. In Italy its normal for presidents to come out and say that they are interested in this or that player. Dont forget that Berlusconi is also the owner of Mediaset which happen to be the strongest media group in Italy. Its in their interest to feed the media.



If you want we can make a poll inside here and decide which player is better.



Milan are offered around 15 - 20m but may be forced to go beyond that mark. If we offer 25m then I think that Arsenal may consider us.



50M for Henry....so you believe all the rubbish thrown by the media then.

Wenger sold Ashley Cole to arch rivals Chelsea when he could have easily left him rot on the bench. He didnt do so, showing great maturity in my opinion. There is no point in keeping an unhappy player or selling him on a much cheaper sum.

Maestro Minded

do we fans actually wan't adebayor?

have you guys seen him play?

i even know arsenalfans who want to get rid of him.

Brwned

I know that, as I said it is common practice. I still disagree with the system as a whole.

Go ahead.


Who knows. You can be as hopeful as you want about this deal but it won't happen.

No. You're the one who seems to think he knows how much Milan will be offering, or how much it would take for Arsenal to accept a bid from us. You are too easily mislead, not me.

Wenger chucked him out, rather than let him leave. He only did so because he could get Gallas in the deal and Clichy was ready to step up. There is no replacement for Adebayor in the Arsenal team so they are very different situations. Adebayor is not unhappy like Cole was, he just wants to win things.

Brwned

Rio said he was the most difficult player to defend against, and that was before he scored all of those goals this season. He is the ideal lead the line striker, and vital to Arsenal.

I can't understand why they would want him out. Let me guess, because he is too wasteful?

devilish

As stated its all about culture. Whats wrong for the British may be right for the Italian



Ok no problem



I think that if the bid is right then there is a realistic chance of having him. Nothing more nothing less.



I read it on Mediaset owned TV teletext which may not be 100% correct but its a much more reliable source then the Sun and the People


Wenger is a great manager. He will surely find adequate replacement.

Brwned

I don't read the Sun or the People, ever. You choose to believe speculation because you want it to be true, I just don't think it's likely.

Not one who can immediately replace him right now, there is none. He would probably go out and Bafetimbi Gomis, but I am sure their fans would be starting to run out of patience if he replaced someone who was becoming one of the best strikers in the Premier League with a relative unknown.

Drifter

Doesn't know if he's coming or going:



Despite stating that he would stay with Arsenal, Emmanuel Adebayor is definitely keeping his eyes open to new opportunities, and is saying he could still sign with Milan. Here are some excerpts from his interview.

Adebayor spoke at a press conference saying, “I have three more years with Arsenal, I have a good team there, I have a good contract.

“The most important thing is to keep enjoying myself. Of course (I am staying) I have three more years.

“You can see people changing clubs because of money, because they want a change of atmosphere or to get their names in the big leagues. I just play football to enjoy myself. I play because I love it.

“We all have the same ideas and we all want to achieve something. We have a good boss which is Arsene Wenger, he tries to bring this atmosphere to the dressing room where we feel like brothers and like family.

“Those are the reasons that give us a chance to play the football we play. We play good football, now we look forward to winning trophies.”

But later, in a one-on-one interview with Sky Sports, the player was considerably more ambiguous with regards his future.

“I am a footballer, I have a three-year contract at Arsenal but as you know, a lot of clubs are interested in me,” he told Sky Sports News.

“At the moment we are just going to sit down and talk and decide what to do.

“Nothing has been decided yet. We will decide next week.”

FlawlessThaw

Yes a man with a broken leg and an attacking midfielder. That's what they will need to replace a target man.

ronnie dazzler

yeah, but the cole deal was brilliant. Get Gallas plus 5m, and you already have Coles replacement with Clichy, as well as a couple of other decent young fullbacks coming through. that was just good business

As for selling a 30 goal striker who is only 22/23, that's risky - who do you replace him with?

Ekeke

They replaced Henry well enough didn't they?

Brwned

When he was on his way down, that's what Wenger does. Adebayor has plenty of good years left in him. If he leaves I think that would signal the decline of his reign.

Collina

He answered "Yes, of course" when asked if he was staying. Check out the Skysports website.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

Seconded

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

Cause Arsenal would never sell him to Arsenal. & no Ashley Cole is not a good or valid example

peterstorey