Genie Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 His agent has said that he will stay in Europe 100%. I can see him staying at United uncontracted to get back fit and then they probably offering him a deal to the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Bayern continue to sweep up young German talent. After Niklas Süle they have now signed ex Arsenal talent Serge Gnabry from Bremen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Gnabry had a great season for Bremen. Surprised Arsenal didn't put a buy back clause when they sold him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 the funny thing is Gnabry couldnt get a game for West Brom 2 years ago under Pulis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Pulis would have Messi playing left back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 12, 2017 Moderator Share Posted June 12, 2017 On 10/06/2017 at 18:58, Zatman said: I assume they havent checked his record, he isnt that special for the price I think we need to all but ignore the price given the world we live in, and the price English clubs must pay. Value for money is a pointless and subjective benchmark any way. It's what he does on the pitch that matters. What I would say is it's slightly curious the relatively small amount of football he has played. According to wiki it's 126 games (not including Real Madrid II) and 40 goals scored as a 24 year old. Not prolific but not bad for someone who, by definition, is in and out of sides and therefore not able to build up a head of steam. I don't know enough about him, but I wouldn't be surprised if he did well as soon as he got a run of fixtures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 On 11/06/2017 at 12:24, Zatman said: the funny thing is Gnabry couldnt get a game for West Brom 2 years ago under Pulis I just cannot understand if you have a young talented player why you would send him to work with Pulis. Wenger has failed so many talented youngsters over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 12, 2017 Moderator Share Posted June 12, 2017 Regarding Serge Gnabry. 2 years ago he was 19. You do a huge amount of progressing from 19 to 21 as a footballer so I don't see it as particularly damning of Tony Pulis if a 19 year old couldn't get into what was a physical outfit. Fair play to him though. By any barometer, going from Brom's bench to Bayern Munich's squad in what will be 3 years (he's 22 in July) is a hell of a leap. It's also another example in a long line of examples of Arsene Wenger's ability to spot talent, and then consistently fail to reap the rewards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 20 minutes ago, BOF said: Regarding Serge Gnabry. 2 years ago he was 19. You do a huge amount of progressing from 19 to 21 as a footballer so I don't see it as particularly damning of Tony Pulis if a 19 year old couldn't get into what was a physical outfit. Fair play to him though. By any barometer, going from Brom's bench to Bayern Munich's squad in what will be 3 years (he's 22 in July) is a hell of a leap. It's also another example in a long line of examples of Arsene Wenger's ability to spot talent, and then consistently fail to reap the rewards. Tough one really. Gnabry wanted first team football and wasn't getting it at Arsenal. From memory, he rejected their new contract offer so they were basically forced to sell. Will he get first team football at Bayern now, or has he just chased dolla? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 12, 2017 Moderator Share Posted June 12, 2017 1 minute ago, bobzy said: Gnabry wanted first team football and wasn't getting it at Arsenal. From memory, he rejected their new contract offer so they were basically forced to sell. Well then given the long line of examples, their model isn't working properly. But we knew that already. They're a nursery for the better clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, BOF said: Well then given the long line of examples, their model isn't working properly. But we knew that already. They're a nursery for the better clubs. Maybe so. They probably don't pay their youth players "enough" and should instead do this and hoard talent like Chelsea, rather than letting players go and better their career. **** Arsenal, what rocket polishers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 12, 2017 Moderator Share Posted June 12, 2017 Well obviously I hope they never change. Wenger should get a 10 year contract. That way the club has stability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 It's "rumours" over here good sir, toodle pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 3 hours ago, bobzy said: Maybe so. They probably don't pay their youth players "enough" and should instead do this and hoard talent like Chelsea, rather than letting players go and better their career. **** Arsenal, what rocket polishers. To be fair, there was a time when they did... back in the days of Cesc the rumour was Arsenel paid the very best contracts going for youth players but I am not sure how they compare nowadays. Just like everything they probably don't compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 7 hours ago, bobzy said: Tough one really. Gnabry wanted first team football and wasn't getting it at Arsenal. From memory, he rejected their new contract offer so they were basically forced to sell. Will he get first team football at Bayern now, or has he just chased dolla? I think he'll play a fair bit. Ribery and Robben are getting on (although Robben seems better now than in his mid 20s) and Douglas Costa will probably be sold so imagine they'll be rotation and he'll get decent minutes even if he isn't first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 13, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted June 13, 2017 Pickford to Everton for £30m doing the rounds. That's a lot of money for a relatively inexperienced keeper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 13, 2017 Moderator Share Posted June 13, 2017 26 minutes ago, villan-scott said: Pickford to Everton for £30m doing the rounds. That's a lot of money for a relatively inexperienced keeper. I think he's worth it. Especially in this market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Ridiculous fee. But then if Sam Johnstone is 'worth' £12m, then Pickford is worth £1bn. Edited June 13, 2017 by Dr_Pangloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Everton's main two keepers are really poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 £30m for Pickford!? Mental! I remember watching him play for Darlington, against York City. No way did I think I was watching a £30m goalkeeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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