Arsenal clinch deal for Lyon dazzler Ben Arfa

Ceks · 6th June 2008, 15:45

People have got to stop using tribalfootball as a source.

BlahRules · 6th June 2008, 16:28

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Originally Posted by cekscrayons

People have got to stop using tribalfootball as a source.

You mean people need to stop going to that shit place!!

ecantona7 · 6th June 2008, 16:30

don't have time to read through the whole thread. Is arfa to arsenal true?

AttackingFlair · 6th June 2008, 16:31

Nasri £12m?

Ceks · 6th June 2008, 16:32

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Originally Posted by ecantona7

don't have time to read through the whole thread. Is arfa to arsenal true?

Certainly wouldn't bet on it. Another newspaper fabrication as so far.

ALX8725 · 6th June 2008, 16:35

even though its tribalbollocks, it's something that could possibly happen.... (ben arfa to arsenal)

ALX8725 · 6th June 2008, 16:36

i don't think anyone would be surprised if it ben arfa were to go to arsenal

ecantona7 · 6th June 2008, 16:47

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Originally Posted by cekscrayons

Certainly wouldn't bet on it. Another newspaper fabrication as so far.

good news then. I believe he would flourish under wenger.

Pogue Mahone · 6th June 2008, 16:50

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Originally Posted by ecantona7

good news then. I believe he would flourish under wenger.

Like Reyes?

ecantona7 · 6th June 2008, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

Like Reyes?

hope so, but I think more like flamini and/or fabregas.

ecantona7 · 6th June 2008, 16:54

Pogue, Suprised to see you out of the Ronaldo thread, you looked like you had set up camp there and weren't going to venture into any other threads.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 7th June 2008, 06:47

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Originally Posted by Raven_Blade

For that price he may be worth some consideration.

He is worth consideration period.

anything about now · 7th June 2008, 06:49

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Originally Posted by ALX8725

i don't think anyone would be surprised if it ben arfa were to go to arsenal

I'd be surprised. Ca'nt see Arsenal splashing out close to 30m in one summer. I think he will go to Marseilles to replace nasri.

Elliott · 15th June 2008, 16:55

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Originally Posted by cekscrayons

People have got to stop using tribalfootball as a source.

Chelsea, Man Utd in frame for Lyon's Ben Arfa
tribalfooball.com - June 15, 2008

Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in Olympique Lyon winger Hatem Ben Arfa.

La Provence says Chelsea and United have jumped to the front of the queue for Ben Arfa as Arsenal's interest has waned since securing an agreement for Olympique Marseille's Samir Nasri.

Ben Arfa is keen on a move abroad, though would prefer to wait a couple of years before making the great leap.

BlahRules · 15th June 2008, 17:02

Two things Elliott, Tribal and NO QUOTES!

Eto'odinho · 25th June 2008, 03:56

Just thought I should bump this up with the vain hope of Lord Fergus making my dream come true. I just need to fwap myself silly.

Alex · 25th June 2008, 06:05

He would be a good option to get if Ronaldo leaves, has the talent to be a great player

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 25th June 2008, 06:56

Me thinks he'd be a great signing regardless. We are going to need someone to fill Giggs' squad place very soon.

red2deadboy · 25th June 2008, 11:46

Anyone who has taken time to watch Lyon play in both europe and domestic league would have seen the abillity this kid has with a ball at his feet. The kids is inconsistant, bit stroppy and end product needs to be coached into him. I think he sounds just the kinda of player SAF could mould into a worldclass player and would be excellent on opposite flank to nani.

Fergie's gum · 25th June 2008, 13:50

Gone to Marseille

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...735330,00.html

BlahRules · 25th June 2008, 14:16

We could still get him, just make a bid.

Fergie's gum · 25th June 2008, 14:20

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Originally Posted by BlahRules

We could still get him, just make a bid.

Can't you read?? Just let go....

Gone to Marseille
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...735330,00.html

Sarni · 25th June 2008, 15:05

It's a surprising one, you would have thought that Aulas, who has usually been reluctant to offloading their best players would not have let their best winger (apparently) go to a local rival.

He's not that special, I guess. None other explanations spring to my mind.

REd FUn DevIl · 25th June 2008, 15:18

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Originally Posted by Fergie's gum

Gone to Marseille

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...735330,00.html

There is the Nasri's replacement.

AttackingFlair · 25th June 2008, 15:22

I think Aulas wants promising young French talent to play in Ligue 1 and that's why he preferred to sell to Marseille even though they are rivals than to a foreign club. Let's face it anyway, it's going to be very hard to compete with Lyon anyway.

That said, Marseille are definitely going to sell Ben Arfa in the future for more money so I guess Aulas just wants to delay the process.

Freak · 25th June 2008, 15:23

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Originally Posted by Sarni

It's a surprising one, you would have thought that Aulas, who has usually been reluctant to offloading their best players would not have let their best winger (apparently) go to a local rival.

He's not that special, I guess. None other explanations spring to my mind.

Its a known fact ben arfa and benzema aren't on good terms. Maybe lyon just wanted to get rid of one to keep the other. If this is so, it means benzema most certainly won't be moving this summer.

cesc's_mullet · 25th June 2008, 15:23

Yep.

Now we can announce the Nasri deal.

cesc's_mullet · 25th June 2008, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Sarni

It's a surprising one, you would have thought that Aulas, who has usually been reluctant to offloading their best players would not have let their best winger (apparently) go to a local rival.

He's not that special, I guess. None other explanations spring to my mind.

Attackingflair's right.

Aulas wants to keep the young French talents in France.

VoetbalWizard · 25th June 2008, 15:29

OM will be good for a couple years for ben arfa. i think he said that he isn't ready to go abroad just yet so good move all around, we'll have our chance in the future.

Red Pavan · 25th June 2008, 15:31

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Originally Posted by cesc's_mullet

Attackingflair's right.

Aulas wants to keep the young French talents in France.

But it is a pretty bold move from Ben Arfa, i mean moving form Lyon to Marsellie. What is the point of that? I am pretty sure he was getting regular first team football at Lyon, unless Lyon forced him to go there; he must have had no other choice. If that's the case, this is just a rarity.

GAngel · 25th June 2008, 16:01

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Originally Posted by Red Pavan

But it is a pretty bold move from Ben Arfa, i mean moving form Lyon to Marsellie. What is the point of that? I am pretty sure he was getting regular first team football at Lyon, unless Lyon forced him to go there; he must have had no other choice. If that's the case, this is just a rarity.

He doesn't.

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ecantona7 unlucky bet winner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whatever happens, there are always things you could have done better. You score two goals and you usually feel you could have done better.You score two goals and you usually feel you could have scored a third. That's what makes you progress in life. Posts: 6,685	don't have time to read through the whole thread. Is arfa to arsenal true?

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ALX8725 reyalP maeT htuoY Join Date: May 2007 Location: Would rather walk alone. Posts: 2,237	even though its tribalbollocks, it's something that could possibly happen.... (ben arfa to arsenal)

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ALX8725 reyalP maeT htuoY Join Date: May 2007 Location: Would rather walk alone. Posts: 2,237	i don't think anyone would be surprised if it ben arfa were to go to arsenal

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ecantona7 unlucky bet winner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whatever happens, there are always things you could have done better. You score two goals and you usually feel you could have done better.You score two goals and you usually feel you could have scored a third. That's what makes you progress in life. Posts: 6,685	Pogue, Suprised to see you out of the Ronaldo thread, you looked like you had set up camp there and weren't going to venture into any other threads.

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BlahRules Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,175	Two things Elliott, Tribal and NO QUOTES!

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Eto'odinho Retard magnet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cirith Ungol Posts: 8,819	Just thought I should bump this up with the vain hope of Lord Fergus making my dream come true. I just need to fwap myself silly.

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Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Isla de Coronado Posts: 18,779	He would be a good option to get if Ronaldo leaves, has the talent to be a great player

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Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Football Fanatics Central..Equator branch Posts: 20,045	Me thinks he'd be a great signing regardless. We are going to need someone to fill Giggs' squad place very soon.

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red2deadboy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,048	Anyone who has taken time to watch Lyon play in both europe and domestic league would have seen the abillity this kid has with a ball at his feet. The kids is inconsistant, bit stroppy and end product needs to be coached into him. I think he sounds just the kinda of player SAF could mould into a worldclass player and would be excellent on opposite flank to nani.

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Fergie's gum Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The big donut party that is the Main Forum. Posts: 876	Gone to Marseille http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...735330,00.html

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BlahRules Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,175	We could still get him, just make a bid.

25th June 2008, 15:05	#103 (permalink)
Sarni nice guy, unassuming, objective United fan. Thinks hes intelligent though. Nutter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Krakow Posts: 11,264	It's a surprising one, you would have thought that Aulas, who has usually been reluctant to offloading their best players would not have let their best winger (apparently) go to a local rival. He's not that special, I guess. None other explanations spring to my mind.

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AttackingFlair Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Location Location Location ;) Posts: 2,762	I think Aulas wants promising young French talent to play in Ligue 1 and that's why he preferred to sell to Marseille even though they are rivals than to a foreign club. Let's face it anyway, it's going to be very hard to compete with Lyon anyway. That said, Marseille are definitely going to sell Ben Arfa in the future for more money so I guess Aulas just wants to delay the process.

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cesc's_mullet Get a haircut Hippy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: i gotta do something important so people will respect me… like be a senator… or a wizard Posts: 8,609	Yep. Now we can announce the Nasri deal.

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VoetbalWizard Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,242	OM will be good for a couple years for ben arfa. i think he said that he isn't ready to go abroad just yet so good move all around, we'll have our chance in the future.