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Post by omogooner on Aug 1, 2012 10:27:50 GMT
about an imminent signing and sightings of Santi, is making me begin to wonder if we as fans are just desperate for signings, whether they are an improvement on what we currently have is irrelevant.
Must admit, don't know much about this Santi fella, and will resist the temptation of checking him up on youtube as anyone can look good on youtube. My son says he plays on the wings, his number of assists and goals last season for Malaga did not really impress me (forgotten the figure, but did not go wow when he told me).
I just think we are desperate for signings, the higher the transfer fee the better, rather than look at areas of the squad that are in desperate need improvements. Will this guy be a massive improvement to what we currently have, to justify breaking our transfer record on?
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Post by ALTBOULI on Aug 1, 2012 10:36:40 GMT
I haven't seen that much of him either but from what I have heard, he is supposed to be very good and Malaga came 4th last season much of it was supposed to be due to Carzola. I think he probably will be a lot better than what we already have as a creative midfielder simply because what we have at the moment isn't that good. Ramsey and Rosiky were not great last season although they had a few good games, these were overshadowed by a number of games where they were poor. Wilshire is probably our best player in midfield but we don't know how long he will be out for.
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Post by omogooner on Aug 1, 2012 11:26:13 GMT
ALTBOULI If he can play more centrally then be a creative influence then fine. Just wondering where Ramsey, Rosicky, Diaby and lil Jack (when fit) will fit in. Are we then going to have 2 holding midfielders in Song and Arteta? Just wondering if we desperately need this guy..
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Post by ALTBOULI on Aug 1, 2012 11:30:14 GMT
From what I have heard he can play in the wings, in the center or just behind the striker so he is flexible in this regard. I think when everyone is fit that we would play Wilshire Carzola and Song/Arteta with Diaby coming on as a sub. I don't know about Ramsey to be honest, I think he may be sent out on loan as there were rumors of that happening anyway but we will see.
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Post by omogooner on Aug 1, 2012 11:53:51 GMT
Apparently Sky Sports say he is flying to Arsenal for a medical.
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Post by thehothead on Aug 1, 2012 13:48:08 GMT
Wooooo hooooooo
Now that is good news if it is so.
I hear what you say about Youtube clips but the free kick he scored against Real Madrid was pure technique and the way he orchestrates as a CM is EXACTLY what we need - we don't have anyone at present who passes like he does - quick incisive offensive passing.
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