Monaco player Park to Arsenal

Sean_RedDevil · 27th August 2011, 13:55

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Monaco striker Park set for Arsenal deal

Monaco striker Park Chu-Young will complete a move to Premier League side Arsenal this weekend.

The South Korea captain, who has made over 91 appearances for the French club, is on his way to London for a medical in the next 24 hours.

Park was a former target for Premier League rivals Fulham.

The 26-year-old had completed a medical to sign for French side Lille, but a call from Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has prompted him head to London.

Lille were surprised on Saturday at the disappearance of Park, who failed to show up for the second part of his medical having agreed terms to join the French champions.

Lille president Michel Seydoux said: "We haven't had a telephone call, nothing.

"From what we understand he could be at Arsenal," the Lille boss said.

Park had been due at the northern French side to continue with the traditional pre-signing medical which he had begun on Friday.

"Like Monaco, Lille are baffled," added Seydoux, adding: "Everything [about his move] had been agreed."

Park scored an own goal in a 4-1 defeat by Argentina at the 2010 World Cup. However, he redeemed himself in South Korea's next match against Nigeria by scoring a crucial free-kick in a 2-2 draw, allowing the Koreans to advance to the round of 16.

BBC

Replacement for Bendtner i think.

He's a good player but nothing special, also he's more a number 10 than a number 9.

Mickey · 27th August 2011, 13:58

Need CBs? Sign a south korean striker from the french second division.

cj4_elmo · 27th August 2011, 14:00

He'll make a good backup for Van Persie.

Randall Flagg · 27th August 2011, 14:02

Finally replaced Inamoto

SATA · 27th August 2011, 14:03

Who the heck is he? And how much does he cost?

Raven Blade · 27th August 2011, 14:12

From what I know of him, he's South Korea's captain and a decent player overall. Looking at his stats they aren't exactly prolific though. Seems like another "value" signing for Wenger.

At least Arsenal can say he brings experience and will help their popularity in Asia.

prateik · 27th August 2011, 14:15

Wenger had said Bendy was leaving and Arsenal were going to sign a striker.
Was expecting someone with a higher profile.
Never seen him play

Sean_RedDevil · 27th August 2011, 14:15

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Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

Finally replaced Inamoto

No Ryo Miyaichi is his replacement

IhabX7 · 27th August 2011, 14:16

I've watched him many times for S. Korea, he's a very good player.

Sauxees Moi Hui · 27th August 2011, 14:17

According to Wikipedia, he scored 25 goals over 3 seasons in Monaco.

Less of a useful transfer and more of a creative way for Wenger to funnel a little dough to his recently relegated former club?

Sean_RedDevil · 27th August 2011, 14:18

Is this true?

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One of the biggest obstacles for Park to navigate is his obligation to join the military. All able-bodied Korean men are required to perform two years' conscription.

Park, who is currently enrolled as a postgraduate student at Seoul's Korea University, will have no alternative but to be conscripted by the end of 2013 at the latest, when he will turn 28.

MikeUpNorth · 27th August 2011, 14:21

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Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

Is this true?

Didn't Ji Sung Park manage to defer his military service until he retires?

Sauxees Moi Hui · 27th August 2011, 14:25

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Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

Is this true?

Apparently, yes.

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Under the current law, all able-bodied men aged over 20 have a duty to serve in the military, with the exception of athletes who have claimed either Olympic medals or gold medals in Asian Games.

In the 2002 World Cup, the government exempted the national squad, including Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo, from military service under a recommendation from the football association.
...

Among the current 23-man national team squad, 15 players including Ki Sung-yueng with Scotland side Celtic and Park Chu-young of AS Monaco, must serve in the military under the current law.

http://www.koreaherald.com/national/...20100628000673

They apparently must serve 2 years before reaching the age of 30.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publicat...k/geos/ks.html

Kid Cunto · 27th August 2011, 14:31

This is the final piece of the puzzle for l'Arse.

narnar · 27th August 2011, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Sauxees Moi Hui

According to Wikipedia, he scored 25 goals over 3 seasons in Monaco.

Less of a useful transfer and more of a creative way for Wenger to funnel a little dough to his recently relegated former club?

That's just daft.

cj4_elmo · 27th August 2011, 14:37

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Originally Posted by MikeUpNorth

Didn't Ji Sung Park manage to defer his military service until he retires?

Park and the rest of the 2002 S.Korea football team are exempted from military service.

Burndogg · 27th August 2011, 14:44

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Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

Replacement for Bendtner i think.

He's a good player but nothing special, also he's more a number 10 than a number 9.

Is Bendtner still leaving?

Sean_RedDevil · 27th August 2011, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Burndogg

Is Bendtner still leaving?

Wenger has said that in the press conference on Friday.

cj4_elmo · 27th August 2011, 16:43

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Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

Is this true?

Would be funny if true and they still sign him

peterstorey · 27th August 2011, 16:54

We've bought Park? *slits wrists*

Sunny Jim · 27th August 2011, 17:03

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Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

Is this true?

well it's true that they have a military service in Korean and as far as i know it's quite strict.

i'll as my Korean colleague on Mon

Sultan · 27th August 2011, 17:05

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

we've bought park? *slits wrists*

rip

marcus agrippa · 27th August 2011, 17:05

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

We've bought Park? *slits wrists*

Wenger was worried about him scoring against you for the umpteenth time.

Wenger FAIL! Wrong Park!

Team Brian GB · 27th August 2011, 17:07

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Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

Is this true?

It is, given they have North Korea on their border, they will need serious manpower should it all kick off.

Ferguson · 27th August 2011, 17:19

He has a knack for scoring goals, but I've always felt the Park Chu Young lacked strength and size.

He is nothing like Park Ji Sung when it comes to stamina and work ethic.

It'll be interesting to see if he can handle the Premiership.

Ferguson · 27th August 2011, 17:23

Park Ji Sung got the military exemption as a reward for his special service to his nation in the 2002 World Cup.

I don't think Park Chu Young has performed equally for his country, and therefore I'm guessing there'd be an uproar here if he were granted military exemption just because he is a famous footballer.

davisjw · 27th August 2011, 18:32

He scored 12 in 33 in a less than stellar side and earned player of the year awards for Monaco. He'll be useful. More of a power striker in the Bent and Cole way. It'll enable Van Persie to drop in the hole like he prefers.

He'll do well.

RDCR07 · 27th August 2011, 18:34

How much are they getting him for? They have around £50m and I just don't get why they don't spend it on some nice proven players.

alastair · 27th August 2011, 18:34

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Originally Posted by Ferguson

Park Ji Sung got the military exemption as a reward for his special service to his nation in the 2002 World Cup.

I don't think Park Chu Young has performed equally for his country, and therefore I'm guessing there'd be an uproar here if he were granted military exemption just because he is a famous footballer.

Maybe as a peace offering we could send Chamakh.

Ole's_toe_poke · 27th August 2011, 18:39

Would be interesting to see how many of Wenger's signings have come from the French league or are french.

I reckon its about 70%

Jacob · 27th August 2011, 18:53

A poor man's Park.

Danny1982 · 27th August 2011, 19:09

Oh man! Now every time they talk about Park we don't know if it's our Park or Arsenal's..

Brwned · 27th August 2011, 19:27

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Originally Posted by Sean_RedDevil

He's a good player but nothing special, also he's more a number 10 than a number 9.

I don't think this is true. Sure he's not a typical #9 but he's very much a mobile targetman, capable of playing wide without doubt but his best quality is his selfless running (as a #9).

EdWeatherall · 27th August 2011, 21:39

If it's the same guy, he has the same name, then he's immense on PES6...get him in your Master League team

amolbhatia100 · 27th August 2011, 22:11

He's in my Levante team on FM.

Good player, can run the channels, finishes well, has an eye for a pass, fairly pacy but can go missing in the bigger games. *

*all that was based on football manager

relx · 27th August 2011, 23:15

He'll probably serve his military service as a footballer for Sangju Sangmu Phoenix. Decent player who might surprise a few if he's given the opportunity to do so.

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Originally Posted by davisjw

He scored 12 in 33 in a less than stellar side and earned player of the year awards for Monaco. He'll be useful. More of a power striker in the Bent and Cole way. It'll enable Van Persie to drop in the hole like he prefers.

He'll do well.

Exactly how I'll describe him. Surprised Wenger didn't go for Son Heung-Min instead, he's a huge talent

Klogon · 29th August 2011, 07:54

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Originally Posted by relx

He'll probably serve his military service as a footballer for Sangju Sangmu Phoenix. Decent player who might surprise a few if he's given the opportunity to do so.

Exactly how I'll describe him. Surprised Wenger didn't go for Son Heung-Min instead, he's a huge talent

Well Son looks to be one of the most promising in this age group while Park Chuyoung, while more proven, was a super cheap buy because no other clubs other than Lille were willing to buy him given his mandatory military service coming up. Arsenal needed a striker ASAP to fill some holes and I'm guessing Wenger decided to just use Park for a couple of years while they rebuild.

cj4_elmo · 29th August 2011, 08:58

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Originally Posted by amolbhatia100

He's in my Levante team on FM.

Good player, can run the channels, finishes well, has an eye for a pass, fairly pacy but can go missing in the bigger games. *

*all that was based on football manager

Sounds like your typical Arsenal player nowadays than.

MikeUpNorth · 29th August 2011, 12:43

Do you think Wenger has ever heard of the phrase 'fiddling while Rome burns'?

davisjw · 29th August 2011, 13:33

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Originally Posted by relx

He'll probably serve his military service as a footballer for Sangju Sangmu Phoenix. Decent player who might surprise a few if he's given the opportunity to do so.

Exactly how I'll describe him. Surprised Wenger didn't go for Son Heung-Min instead, he's a huge talent

Son is a fantastic player. I've always been impressed with him and he seems to have continued his stride into this season: 4 appearances, 2 goals.

I think he would have come over-priced because Hamburg need him. And Wenger hates to overspend.

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27th August 2011, 13:58	#2 (permalink)
Mickey Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stop paying attention to this a while ago Posts: 13,119	Need CBs? Sign a south korean striker from the french second division.

27th August 2011, 14:00	#3 (permalink)
cj4_elmo Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: AKA: Slapanut Goat Smuggla Posts: 3,318	He'll make a good backup for Van Persie.

27th August 2011, 14:02	#4 (permalink)
Randall Flagg Scarlett woman ( Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn ) Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 16,683	Finally replaced Inamoto

27th August 2011, 14:03	#5 (permalink)
SATA Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: We all love United Posts: 4,624	Who the heck is he? And how much does he cost?

27th August 2011, 14:12	#6 (permalink)
Raven Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Red till i'm dead.. Posts: 30,978	From what I know of him, he's South Korea's captain and a decent player overall. Looking at his stats they aren't exactly prolific though. Seems like another "value" signing for Wenger. At least Arsenal can say he brings experience and will help their popularity in Asia.

27th August 2011, 14:15	#7 (permalink)
prateik First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,029	Wenger had said Bendy was leaving and Arsenal were going to sign a striker. Was expecting someone with a higher profile. Never seen him play

27th August 2011, 14:16	#9 (permalink)
IhabX7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,320	I've watched him many times for S. Korea, he's a very good player.

27th August 2011, 14:17	#10 (permalink)
Sauxees Moi Hui Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 661	According to Wikipedia, he scored 25 goals over 3 seasons in Monaco. Less of a useful transfer and more of a creative way for Wenger to funnel a little dough to his recently relegated former club?

27th August 2011, 14:31	#14 (permalink)
Kid Cunto Good Craig got his c'nuppins Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: In sir-arles we trust. Posts: 6,289	This is the final piece of the puzzle for l'Arse.

27th August 2011, 16:54	#20 (permalink)
peterstorey Bitter Arse hole Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Happy those, who can remain at Highbury! Posts: 26,003	We've bought Park? slits wrists

27th August 2011, 17:19	#25 (permalink)
Ferguson Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,690	He has a knack for scoring goals, but I've always felt the Park Chu Young lacked strength and size. He is nothing like Park Ji Sung when it comes to stamina and work ethic. It'll be interesting to see if he can handle the Premiership.

27th August 2011, 17:23	#26 (permalink)
Ferguson Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 2,690	Park Ji Sung got the military exemption as a reward for his special service to his nation in the 2002 World Cup. I don't think Park Chu Young has performed equally for his country, and therefore I'm guessing there'd be an uproar here if he were granted military exemption just because he is a famous footballer.

27th August 2011, 18:32	#27 (permalink)
davisjw Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,867	He scored 12 in 33 in a less than stellar side and earned player of the year awards for Monaco. He'll be useful. More of a power striker in the Bent and Cole way. It'll enable Van Persie to drop in the hole like he prefers. He'll do well.

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RDCR07 Not a bad guy (Whale Killer) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Special One on the Great One: "I don't call him Alex or Sir or Mister. I call him Boss!" Posts: 11,328	How much are they getting him for? They have around £50m and I just don't get why they don't spend it on some nice proven players.

27th August 2011, 18:39	#30 (permalink)
Ole's_toe_poke First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18,932	Would be interesting to see how many of Wenger's signings have come from the French league or are french. I reckon its about 70%

27th August 2011, 18:53	#31 (permalink)
Jacob First Team Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Valencia fanboi Posts: 17,650	A poor man's Park.

27th August 2011, 19:09	#32 (permalink)
Danny1982 First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Trafford Posts: 5,302	Oh man! Now every time they talk about Park we don't know if it's our Park or Arsenal's..

27th August 2011, 21:39	#34 (permalink)
EdWeatherall First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,293	If it's the same guy, he has the same name, then he's immense on PES6...get him in your Master League team

27th August 2011, 22:11	#35 (permalink)
amolbhatia100 Has excellent taste in women Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: india Posts: 27,702	He's in my Levante team on FM. Good player, can run the channels, finishes well, has an eye for a pass, fairly pacy but can go missing in the bigger games. * *all that was based on football manager

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MikeUpNorth Wobbles like a massive pair of tits Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 13,227	Do you think Wenger has ever heard of the phrase 'fiddling while Rome burns'?