Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35022614)

Could be some big players moving this window and if the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool get it wrong again they just might slip into Premier League obscurity for a long while.

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35022623)

As long as Arsenal don't lose players I reckon we will be ok. The team has improved over last year. Hopefully a new keeper and a couple of defenders (one first team, one backup) and a defensive midfielder will suit me!

Incidentally Arsenal didn't get much wrong, just not enough. Vermaelen was another excellent signing

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35023782)

Aghh I don't want Buffon! Better than we currently have but mearly a stop gap. At his age he has 3 or 4 seasons left! Hugo Lloris would be an amazingly better choice, 23 and already one of the best keepers in the world. 10 years at least of his career! Joe Hart would be a good choice as well, albeit untested at the highest level (something we forget when hyping young British stars).

Surprised he went for Reina, shame he didn't get him as he is the best keeper in the Premiership at the moment.

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35023782)

Aghh I don't want Buffon! Better than we currently have but mearly a stop gap. At his age he has 3 or 4 seasons left! Hugo Lloris would be an amazingly better choice, 23 and already one of the best keepers in the world. 10 years at least of his career! Joe Hart would be a good choice as well, albeit untested at the highest level (something we forget when hyping young British stars).

Surprised he went for Reina, shame he didn't get him as he is the best keeper in the Premiership at the moment.

Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35023927)

1017 BST: Arsenal will move for £12m-rated Lyon and France keeper Hugo Lloris, but could turn to Shakhtar Donetsk keeper Andriy Piyatov.
Full story: goal.com

Btw Buffon is 32, no age for a goal keeper these days

Originally Posted by SB_07 (Post 35023982)

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35023992)

Hopefully just a rumour but if not then I hope we get a lot of money. As key as he is, he is our best player, we actually have quite a bit of depth in midfield. The money could be used to bring in a replacement and pay for another defender, defensive midfielder. Especially since Toure might be included in a possible deal. There seems to be little to back up this rumour though, everyone is saying 'reports'. Where do they come from?

Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35024001)

Barcalona president Joan Leporta

"It is remarkable the player has said that. If we believe we must make an effort, we will and we will talk to Arsenal."

Vice President Rafael Yuste

"The situation with Cesc is different because even if you have the will of the player it is very important to talk to his club and, if you can, find an agreement.

"But what makes it easier is that the players want to come to Barca."

Two of Laporta's election rivals including winner Sandro Rosell

two of his potential successors, Sandro Rosell and Alfons Godall, have mentioned signing Fabregas as part of their election campaign.

Sounding more and more like a done deal and don't expect Ronaldo type millions for him, they don't want to pay more than £30 million due to him being from their youth team, if you can negotiate that fee + Toure I'd take it.

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35024003)

The Spanish Presidents are always mouthing off about getting this player and that. I take whatever they say which a Huge dose of salt. They have form in this regard, especially during the time clubs' presidential election. I don't seem him playing in their first team as a regular. Not with Xavi and Inestia fit, so why pay £30 mill plus for him? I think it will be a mistake for him to leave unless he is certain to get first team football. He is one of the best players in the world, it wouldn't make sense to move to the one club that have most of the rest.

Oh well. Has to happen sometime. Want Wenger to get a keeper, two defenders (one to replace Gallas, the other back up) and a new midfielder and I am happy. Even if Fabagas left (at least that saga would be over!).