[Isotope]

Didn’t Arsenal want him?

I forgot about that. If true, maybe free run at 60m? I only remember he was threatening to not training if Ajax didn't let him go to United.

 

[Rolaholic]

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[GoonerInPeace]

Would easily have been the best in the league.

As it stands Saliba contract is expiring in summer.

False. It runs this season, next season, and we have the option to extend it for another season.

 

[mav_9me]

False. It runs this season, next season, and we have the option to extend it for another season.

My mistake then. Good for you.

I can't imagine how good you guys would have been with Martinez and Saliba...thank God that didn't happen.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

My mistake then. Good for you.

I can't imagine how good you guys would have been with Martinez and Saliba...thank God that didn't happen.

Arsenal’s intention was for him to be LB/cover for Partey. It probably worked out better for them using their budget on Zinchenko who suits their style more as a fullback.

 

[mav_9me]

Arsenal’s intention was for him to be LB/cover for Partey. It probably worked out better for them using their budget on Zinchenko who suits their style more as a fullback.

That may have been their intention but he would have become their starting CB along with Saliba

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

That may have been their intention but he would have become their starting CB along with Saliba

Not if they didn’t have a left back.

 

[mav_9me]

Not if they didn’t have a left back.

They would have played Tomiyasu as they have done sometimes.

Point is Martinez/Saliba is just perfect.

 

[mav_9me]

False. It runs this season, next season, and we have the option to extend it for another season.

Looks like it currently expires in 2023 summer with Arsenal having an option to extend. Essentially contracted till 2024.

www.football.london/arsenal-fc/players/william-saliba-arsenal-contract-agreement-25404335.amp

https://www.football365.com/news/saliba-no-rush-sign-new-contract-arsenal-holds-power

 

[Bondi77]

That may have been their intention but he would have become their starting CB along with Saliba

Gabriel is not a bad player.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

What does this thread have to do with Arsenal? Take that shit elsewhere

 

[GoonerInPeace]

My mistake then. Good for you.

I can't imagine how good you guys would have been with Martinez and Saliba...thank God that didn't happen.

If we signed Martinez our centre half pairing would be Gabriel and Saliba

We play a very high line. I doubt Martinez would have had the pace and athleticism of Gabriel to be able to cover all that space, or the height to deal the long diagonal ball oppositions teams try to catch us on

I really dont see the high praise Martinez gets. Its not like Man United defensive numbers are great. Goals conceded looks very grim 21 goals conceded to Arsenals 11. If Martinez is going to be held up as this elite level defender, United are going to have to start conceding a lot less goals

 

[Norris]

Who gives a shit about Arsenal. Licha has been an excellent signing so far. Has taken on the challenge, has raised his mentality and those around and isn't too bad at defending either. If this keeps up, he will be the player of the year for us.

 

[Varun]

Take the shit about Arsenal elsewhere. This is Licha's performance thread.

Threadbans next.

 

[TheReligion]

If we signed Martinez our centre half pairing would be Gabriel and Saliba

We play a very high line. I doubt Martinez would have had the pace and athleticism of Gabriel to be able to cover all that space, or the height to deal the long diagonal ball oppositions teams try to catch us on

I really dont see the high praise Martinez gets. Its not like Man United defensive numbers are great. Goals conceded looks very grim 21 goals conceded to Arsenals 11. If Martinez is going to be held up as this elite level defender, United are going to have to start conceding a lot less goals

You’re utterly clueless

 

[Desert Eagle]

Scaloni might wise up and play him instead of Romero now. Just stay injury free buddy

 

[AjaxCunian]

If we signed Martinez our centre half pairing would be Gabriel and Saliba

We play a very high line. I doubt Martinez would have had the pace and athleticism of Gabriel to be able to cover all that space, or the height to deal the long diagonal ball oppositions teams try to catch us on

I really dont see the high praise Martinez gets. Its not like Man United defensive numbers are great. Goals conceded looks very grim 21 goals conceded to Arsenals 11. If Martinez is going to be held up as this elite level defender, United are going to have to start conceding a lot less goals

Just an awful take. You've never watched Ajax prior to this season I take?

 

[TheReligion]

Just an awful take. You've never watched Ajax prior to this season I take?

The poster is a troll

He had this very same debate in one of the Arsenal threads and was called out on being utterly wrong and lacking knowledge.

Now they are looking for bites here.

 

[darioterios]

Rival fans dismissing former target now playing for United, next please.

 

[GinobiliTheGOAT]

Scaloni might wise up and play him instead of Romero now. Just stay injury free buddy

Romero has been INCREDIBLE for Argentina and a huge reason why they were in the verge of the longest streak of matches without a loss in international football history.

However, he is coming off a return from injury and I agree Martinez should start against Mexico

 

[mav_9me]

Romero has been INCREDIBLE for Argentina and a huge reason why they were in the verge of the longest streak of matches without a loss in international football history.

However, he is coming off a return from injury and I agree Martinez should start against Mexico

Instead of Otamendi? Or Romero?

 

[ayushreddevil9]

Rival fans dismissing former target now playing for United, next please.

And when they are top of the table. They would dismiss Mbappe/Haaland for that matter.

 

[Anustart89]

Instead of Otamendi? Or Romero?

Yes

 

[TwoSheds]

Yes

Most important question - what is an anus tart?

 

[Davie Moyes]

Surely Otamendi and Romero have not been that good as a pairing that you can overlook Licha's passing and left footedness? Would bring a new dimension to their play.

 

[Real Name]

If we signed Martinez our centre half pairing would be Gabriel and Saliba

We play a very high line. I doubt Martinez would have had the pace and athleticism of Gabriel to be able to cover all that space, or the height to deal the long diagonal ball oppositions teams try to catch us on

I really dont see the high praise Martinez gets. Its not like Man United defensive numbers are great. Goals conceded looks very grim 21 goals conceded to Arsenals 11. If Martinez is going to be held up as this elite level defender, United are going to have to start conceding a lot less goals

You should change your nickname to GoonerInWum.

 

[GinobiliTheGOAT]

Instead of Otamendi? Or Romero?

Instead of Romero because he doesn't seem match fit. I don't like Otamendi much either as if everyone was healthy Romero/Martinez should be the starting CB's

 

[Red Dreams]

This @GoonerinPiss must be a recent Arsenal fan.
He does not know his team are just wannabe Manchester United.

 

[Isotope]

That Netherlands vs Ecuador. Still thank our lucky star that we got Martinez instead of Timber. At least for now. I just don't see it how special is Timber.

 

[ShinjiNinja26]

This @GoonerinPiss must be a recent Arsenal fan.
He does not know his team are just wannabe Manchester United.

I don’t know how the fecker is still on the forum. The clearest WUM you’ll ever see.

 

[Tony247]

If we signed Martinez our centre half pairing would be Gabriel and Saliba

We play a very high line. I doubt Martinez would have had the pace and athleticism of Gabriel to be able to cover all that space, or the height to deal the long diagonal ball oppositions teams try to catch us on

I really dont see the high praise Martinez gets. Its not like Man United defensive numbers are great. Goals conceded looks very grim 21 goals conceded to Arsenals 11. If Martinez is going to be held up as this elite level defender, United are going to have to start conceding a lot less goals

Great. Arsenal fan posting in united player performance thread to shit on united player.

 

[JJ12]

If we signed Martinez our centre half pairing would be Gabriel and Saliba

We play a very high line. I doubt Martinez would have had the pace and athleticism of Gabriel to be able to cover all that space, or the height to deal the long diagonal ball oppositions teams try to catch us on

I really dont see the high praise Martinez gets. Its not like Man United defensive numbers are great. Goals conceded looks very grim 21 goals conceded to Arsenals 11. If Martinez is going to be held up as this elite level defender, United are going to have to start conceding a lot less goals

United would prefer Varane and Martinez. Arsenal would prefer (for whatever reason) Gabriel and Saliba. Everyone’s a winner.

 

[Shark]

Great. Arsenal fan posting in united player performance thread to shit on united player.

I can't wait until we still end up finishing above them after their injuries pile up and they mentally collapse. Can't stand their fans.

 

[GinobiliTheGOAT]

Looks like Lisandro will start in place of Romero tomorrow. Huge.

 

[AFC NimbleThumb]

Looks like Lisandro will start in place of Romero tomorrow. Huge.

He should do. He’s been outstanding.

 

[izec]

Starting today

 

[V.O.]

Great to see him start. I thought he was actually a bit disappointing when he came on in their first game, just because he was overly cautious and took the safe short pass every time and didn't show much of his ability on the ball as a result. Maybe a touch overly wary of making a mistake on this stage.

Hope he does himself justice today and makes himself undroppable like he has for us.

 

[MUnchies]

He just makes a difference. Besides making the defense stable, he makes the whole team solid.

 

[Bondi77]

Easily the best Martinez on the pitch today.

 

[DWelbz19]

Hilarious that Argentina didn’t even start him in the first game. If they didn’t lose to Saudi would he have even got in?