Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain completes his transfer to Liverpool

[Yagami]

His injury record is bad but who's isn't at Arsenal? I don't remember Welbeck being so injury prone here but look at him at Arsenal. Can't get a run a games at all. I was concerned about RvP's injury record when we signed him but I can't remember him having many injuries during his time here.

I believe he'd improve fitness wise if he came here under Mourinho. Look at our injury record this year compared to last. This is one thing you cannot fault José on.

On form I think he's a very good player who'd improve us a lot. We're lacking CM and winger options in which he can fill both to good effect. He's certatinly looking a fine prospect as a CM right now.

 

[ghagua]

Argh, 25 is a bit much.
I thought they'd let go for £15mil. I think that's more reasonable no?

15 million plus 1 pound, then he is all yours.

 

[PedroMendez]

way too many injuries. Not worth the gamble.

 

[dannyrhinos89]

Decent player.

I wouldn't be outraged if we didn't sign him but I also wouldn't be over the moon if we did.

 

[Nate Dogg]

I don't think we should be buying any English players, as most are overrated and expensive!

 

[Flying_Heckfish]

I guess it will depend on who shows interest. If United and Liverpool show interest, who are domestic rivals, it could be around ~£25m. If only Bournemouth were to go in for him, it might be around £15m.

Bournemouth paid £15m for Ibe

 

[MadMike]

Bournemouth paid £15m for Ibe

What I meant was a Bournemouth-level team. When a top 6 team is in for a player, it drives up the price. Especially since they are seen as rivals to Arsenal.

 

[Aint gota Kalou]

Would certainly be an option as a CM in a 4-3-3 or as a wide player in a 4-2-3-1. I wouldn't mind him here and another English option should always been welcomed.

He's talented but theres still question marks round his end product and fitness issues.

 

[ManUchosenbosslvg]

The very epitome of the overrated, entitled young English player. He's been told how good he is since he was 16, moved to a big club very young, got into English squads based on that. He was given a bigger contract than he'd earned. Has he improved much as a player at Arsenal? I think he's grown bigger and stronger but he doesn't influence games or bring our the best in the players around him. He's only getting a run in centre mid because the superior Cazorla has been out all season and he showed his limitations against Bayern, giving away sloppy fouls and throwing his tampon at the referee when pulled up on it.

What's he won at Arsenal that people think he'd be good enough for us? 2 FA cups, he didn't start the final against Wigan and played 60 mins of the whole FA Cup campaign the year they beat Hull.

He's prob averaged only 20 league appearances for Arsenal a season so even as a squad player he's prone to injury and if the reports about this tantrum are correct then I'd question his attitude. Sanchez is obviously by far their best player so I can understand the frustration from his end but "The Ox" is just an average premiership footballer.

I don't know about his contract situation, nevertheless money is no object to us anymore. The days of signing "good value" players is over for us, we pick the players that are right, regardless of contract situations.

 

[Kostur]

You even look at the numbers and there's basically nothing between him and Lingard. Why add another average player that doesn't seem to be content with the role he plays at his club when he'd play about the same role if not a lesser one here?

 

[PlayerOne]

He's a good player but he's not good enough to take us up a level, which is what we badly need right now

 

[DWelbz19]

I'm quite surprised that so many rate him on here. I think he's pretty shite.

 

[Sparky10Legend]

Just like Shaw, Schneiderlin, and not like Zlatan, Ibra, Bailly?

Proven doesnt mean just anyone from anyclub in the PL.......

 

[Cassidy]

Proven doesnt mean just anyone from anyclub in the PL.......

Which prem proven players should we sign?

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

As a centre midfielder, yes. A winger, no.

 

[Special_One]

English. That alone should boost the likelihood due to Carrick, Young and Rooney nearing the end at United. Good option and for £15million or so he'd be a bargain.

 

[OL29]

I don't think we should be buying any English players, as most are overrated and expensive!

That's unfair I think, part of the reason they're overpriced is because they help to fill the quota of British players in the squad so it's kind of a necessity.

It's important to maintain our identity too as we are an English team, it wouldn't feel right to play an 11 without atleast some English players

 

[VeevaVee]

We have enough 'pretty good' players, ta.

If we were as good as we used to be I'd say get him in as backup.
Can't imagine him offering any more than the top class mediocrity we currently serve up though.

 

[lem8sh]

Think he's got all the attributes to be a v v good player, if he can limit his time on the physio table.

 

[Sly]

You even look at the numbers and there's basically nothing between him and Lingard. Why add another average player that doesn't seem to be content with the role he plays at his club when he'd play about the same role if not a lesser one here?

Because he's english i suppose

 

[VeevaVee]

Think he's got all the attributes to be a v v good player, if he can limit his time on the physio table.

I foresee him having a few good games, then getting injured, then coming back and being shit but the caf never shuts up about how good he could be. And the mediocrity continues

 

[Sammyjunn]

Proven doesnt mean just anyone from anyclub in the PL.......

They were prem proven, Shaw voted beat LB of the year and generally good for them. Schneiderlin viewed as the best CDM in the league and very highly rated, after good seasons consecutively, it doesnt prove anything however. Blind has been better than both in CDM and Lb whilst coming from a far inferior league.

 

[BennyBlanco]

You even look at the numbers and there's basically nothing between him and Lingard. Why add another average player that doesn't seem to be content with the role he plays at his club when he'd play about the same role if not a lesser one here?

Numbers don't tell the whole story though. For example Hazards stats don't immediately jump out as world class, but he obviously offers more to that Chelsea side than strict assists/goals would tell you when you sit down to watch him.

Whenever you watch the Ox you can tell he has ability about him and a very hard worker, the past few months playing in the middle for Arsenal its noticeable he's a good player. Lingard when he plays, even on his best day you think he's about.. squad player level.

I would like to chip in one final time though, I personally would be very weary on Chamberlain, not because of percieved lack of talent as so many here question but his injuries over the years, just the sheer amount of them, have been staggering.

 

[Oaencha]

That made me laugh, because it's so true.

We're psychology and body language experts.

And tactical maestros... and world class scouts... and injury specialists. FM and Fifa have a lot to answer for.

 

[Blind]

If we could get him for about £15m I'd be all for it. Rapid, decent technique and work rate with an eye for a pass.

 

[spwd]

Nah, let Liverpool sign him.

He doesn't play for Southampton.

 

[Isotope]

He's only 23?!
Did they sign him and start playing him when he was 9?

the Wenger "boys". j/k.

If only he's fit, will welcome him at United. He's still young, and a very good player.

 

[Donut]

Just need Koschielny to say he wants out and they're truly fecked.

Next few months will be incredibly important for Arsenal.

 

[Sparky10Legend]

Which prem proven players should we sign?

Im not a scout.....Its the principal im referring to.

RVP>Falcao as an example of my point.

 

[Shady]

Would be good as back-up on several positions. But I presume he wants first team football.

 

[CallyRed]

He doesn't play for Southampton.

He used to!

 

[SteveTheRed]

Swap for Lingard ? So glad these people don't run the club. What a nothing move that would be.

 

[MadMike]

Swap for Lingard ? So glad these people don't run the club. What a nothing move that would be.

It's obvious whoever typed it that it's a joke? We need English players to fill our quota, Lingard is going nowhere unless he presses for a move.

 

[SteveTheRed]

It's obvious whoever typed it that it's a joke? We need English players to fill our quota, Lingard is going nowhere unless he presses for a move.

Not so sure, first page there is at least 5 posters than think it's a good deal.

 

[FacerTheRed]

I'm a fan of the Ox, I wouldn't mind if United swoop him up. He's English, 23 years of age and can play wide or central midfield. The only cause of concern is his injuries but tbh I think that can be managed rightly which Arsenal lack considering the numerous of players who are constantly injured at that club. RVP is a great example, he had injury problem also but Fergie managed that properly and got alot games out of him. The same can be done with Ox.

 

[spwd]

He used to!

 

[Tommy]

I think he's class, and would take him at Liverpool as a squad player (ala Milner, can fit in most places) if the wages were decent.

 

[Gopher Brown]

English. That alone should boost the likelihood due to Carrick, Young and Rooney nearing the end at United. Good option and for £15million or so he'd be a bargain.

If we could get him for about £15m I'd be all for it. Rapid, decent technique and work rate with an eye for a pass.

We are trying to win the league - A player who isn't good enough to improve us isn't good enough regardless of whether he cost £50m or 20p.

£15m is too much to pay for no discernible improvement.

 

[The Outsider]

Not sure about this story.

When JM was at Chelsea he said he wanted Rooney.
Was he being serious or just trying to unsettle the opposition?

As an attacking midfielder I struggle to remember examples where the Ox has impacted the result.

So if JM does seriously want him does he want him for a different position?
JM has done this before by playing Gallas and Azpilicueta at left back instead of right back.

Personally I'm not a fan of the Ox, he has potential yet rarely delivers and so I think if he wants regular first team football then a mid table team like Bournemouth or Stoke might be an option though would he accept a pay cut?

 

[Tommy]

When JM was at Chelsea he said he wanted Rooney.
Was he being serious or just trying to unsettle the opposition?

Considering this interview while he was Real Madrid manager...


And how good Rooney was at the time, he was definitely serious.