Comments on: Who will partner Fabregas next season – Gilberto, Diaby, Ramsey?

By: Gilberto leaving, Diaby in pole position, or a new signing? «

Gilberto leaving, Diaby in pole position, or a new signing? « — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:31:20 +0000

[...] question is who will fill the hole. The main candidates already at the club are Diaby and Song. Diaby has more experience and is more [...]

By: Nasri is now an Arsenal player. What does this mean for the team? «

Nasri is now an Arsenal player. What does this mean for the team? « — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:32:15 +0000

[...] fact that Gilberto is probably leaving too means we might see Diaby in midfield too. So a pretty new look midfield for [...]

By: diceman1984

diceman1984 — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:15:08 +0000

For me guys, we need to buy someone.

This is not to say anything bad to our current midfielders.

I love Denilson. He’s not a compliment to Cesc though, they’re both great and have same abilities.

Gilberto is solid but to old for me. Arsenal’s game today require quickness in both physical and decision-making areas. He’s a great substitute to have though.

Diaby will be great also but Wenger always threw him on the left! I can’t recall seeing him play at center midfield at all. Although he’s got the talents and wits (the next Vieira?), I’m not sure about him yet. He could be great or he could be average, I hope he’ll be great.

But I do know that there are better players that Flamini who compliment Cesc’s style out there. I just don’t know if we’ll get them or Wenger will buy them.

It’s impossible but if we could get Essien in there then we got a pair!!! hahaha.

It’s sad that the sure starter fot next season can’t wait for his opportunity………..someone named Lassana Diarra! He could be great if he would only waited 6 months!!!

By: jamesgillesp

jamesgillesp — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:47:44 +0000

I’m not sure we are after him mate really.
He’s a Portugese defensive midfielder who plays for Sporting.

By: edzarinho

edzarinho — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:55:04 +0000

I just read that Arsenal are also chasing Veloso. What do u guys think about him?

By: Baz

Baz — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:46:15 +0000

Djourou anyone? He is quick and powerful. I don;t think he is reliable enough for CB.

If Bert stays, he will start. Diaby or Denilson are capable of playing there as well.

By: jamesgillesp

jamesgillesp — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:46:30 +0000

Great comments guys.

I’d have to agree with you, signing a ready-made replacement would be great, but there are players within the squad who would be able to walk straight in and perform.

Wenger has faith in his team so it will be someone like Diaby or Gilberto who gets a chance.

By: weedonald

weedonald — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:43:51 +0000

Looking at the current crop of midfield players Arsenal have (17 +/-) it is apparent that Wenger’s choices are enormous. My guess is that he will start with Gilberto, if that doesn’t work out, he will use Diaby and if that doesn’t fly, he will slot in some of the youngsters (Ramsey, Denilson, Song etc.)
Unfortunately Wenger has to use some of the cash he had reserved for new signings to placate the existing stars who want what Flamini got…this limits his new purchase options. Samir Nasri could play in midfield, and if he can sign Yaya Toure…problem solved.

By: J.A.F.O

J.A.F.O — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:22:24 +0000

If it’s an in-house promotion then Diaby has to be the main choice, although Toure has the required attributes, but would leave a massive void at the back – another area I doubt we’ll be investing in for.

I personally agree that we’ll spend on the wings more than anywhere, and that Diaby will be the main choice. Maybe Gilberto will get a shot, but as much as he is a model professional, I think he’s a little past the standard we need to occupy that position.

In an ideal world we’d be looking at someone like Veloso or Yaya Toure and whilst there is still a chance the latter could be involved in the proposed Hleb deal, I think it’s most likely we’ll see no one come in.

By: ArseNole

ArseNole — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:09:23 +0000

Yeah Diaby looks a bit lazy sometimes for me too, but I think he or Denilson will be able to do the job with a little bit of practice in that role. Hopefully preseason will help us clear up what’s going to happen at that spot.