Regardless of whether we have offered Mkhi or not, Arsenal have ear-marked a replacement for Sanchez (Malcolm?) and won't sell until they land that replacement. I can see this stretching to the last week of January.
I guess the level of progress will be measured by whether Alexis lines up for Arsenal or dips out with an “injury”.
But if we give them a more experienced Mikhitaryan in a straight swap, then arsenal won't have to bargain with other teams. Economically and practicality, i think Mikhitaryan will be a better fit than Malcom.
When they lose the ball high up the pitch they make a cynical foul, no apologies. They'll only get properly found out if refs are prepared to make bookings.
It is about space in the team not money
This is going down to the last day. Arsenal have no reason to sell him before the deadline day. They have 3 league, 1 Carbao & 1 FA cup game before the window closes. Doesn't make sense for them to sell him and strengthen one of their rivals when they can delay it to the very end.
Didn't Wenger rule out Malcom?
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When he's playing as half arsed as he is (which is pathetic btw) they're probably not too fussed to keep him if he's doing more harm than good, I bet he hardly plays this month.
Why would there be a "guarantee" of anything? Journalists need to use language better.
Arsenal might want to get it all wrapped up relatively soon though so as to kill off all the speculation. They're going to finish nowhere near City this season and as it stands their chances of catching us are very slim as well. If they're willing to sell at all, they'll probably be willing to sell before the window's over.
Yeah that’s a very good point. If he doesn’t play then it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s done and dusted, but it would obviously be a very good sign.
Still, sending him now strengthens us now, a competitor with Arsenal for a top 4 spot. They surely will hang on to him as long as they can. The transfer fee isn't going to change much. I can't see this happening before Jan 28th at the latest.
Oh yeah, might be different if it's City. I was talking about if they were selling him to us.
I don’t believe this. We’re clearly interested, and Mourinhos comments are a definite proof of that. Why wouldn’t we have made a bid by now? The only reason I can think of is that we’re discussing the price with Arsenal and we’ll fork out an official bit once the fee has been agreed upon in discussions.
Yeah I don't think the bidding process is as like Football Manager as he implies.
What? Woodward hasn't given Luckhurst a signed guarantee that we're going to meet Sanchez's demands? I'm shocked and appalled
Yes,like we'd just watch City fail to sign Sanchez without doing anything.
The way he's played this season he can't be too picky about where he goes.
Clearly trying to string this out as long as possible now. These guys would make tons of money, through click baiting yesterday and today will be a slow day...until an actual ITK comes out with a story. So until then, how can they try and rehash the story of Sanchez to United?!
Thank you for your kind comment!
We need some cover on the left side too.
Yeah they really don't need him at all. They would surely need to sell one of their attackers, which would be stupid because they're all playing so well.
We need some cover on the left side too.
Actually, I am skeptical of swaps happening in a straightforward manner. For one thing, Mkhi's wages could be a sticking point. Also, as someone else said, Wenger could be angling for Martial, whom we are obviously not going to sell or loan.
I think we'll most certainly go for Dybala or Griezmann in the summer who would play as a RW/RF.Would love any of any of these as a front 4 Sanchez,Griezmann,Dybala,Ozil,Martial,Lukaku.
