Mazrim Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 No, they're not delusional at all. He'll need more time to get up to speed but Albrighton will be a top player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted June 28, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted June 28, 2011 I like him, but I think we need more threat through the middle, it's too easy to defend against teams that rely on width these days. Why not a winger and a good CM? We need to replace both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Would I like Charles N'Zogbia? Yes, absolutely! Would I swap him for Downing? .... hmmm.. not so sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 This almost has the air of one of those 'inevitable' signings. I think we all pretty much knew that we'd be after the likes of Milner, Downing, Petrov and even Ireland before the club perhaps even took a firm interest. I see this as being another transfer that would just make too much sense to turn down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I agree. As soon as the Young to Man Utd/Liverpool/Arsenal rumours appeared, the first name to really be mentioned was N'Zogbia. I think most people saw him as the natural replacement. However, his manager has just turned us down to stay at Wigan, he may be convinced to do a similar thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted June 28, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted June 28, 2011 This almost has the air of one of those 'inevitable' signings. I think we all pretty much knew that we'd be after the likes of Milner, Downing, Petrov and even Ireland before the club perhaps even took a firm interest. I see this as being another transfer that would just make too much sense to turn down. Hope you are right, and i hope its sorted quickly. The last thing we need is another drawn out affair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The Zog will be a great signing and good business to replace Ash with a similar player, IMO, (maybe even better for us in team context) on less money and make a £6-7m + profit in doing so. AM you are a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 No, they're not delusional at all. He'll need more time to get up to speed but Albrighton will be a top player. Agree with this to certain extent. It would be unfair of us to expect Albrighton to replace Young right away. Albrighton is at least 1 maybe two seasons away from being a direct replacement for Young. When Downing leaves i'd sign both N'Zogbia and Johson (Citeh) as direct replacements and allow Albrighton to go out on loan to another Premiership team until January to gain more experience with the proviso to call him back if we have injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hang on, why the hell does Albrighton need to be treated with kid gloves? The guy is ready, just put him in there. He's done his apprenticeship and passed with flying colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hang on, why the hell does Albrighton need to be treated with kid gloves? The guy is ready, just put him in there. He's done his apprenticeship and passed with flying colours. I agree with this. Arsenal haven't been afraid to throw in Jack Wilshere and play him regularly. I just think we need to play Albrighton in the right system to make the most of his ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Young has gone, N'Zogbia needs to come in and continue what he has been doing at Wigan. He won't replace Young as they are different players but I'd rather we had N'Zogbia than LFC, SAFC or any other team and has proven PL experience/ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I agree N'Zogbia is of a similar standard to our wingers, he has good stats there in a poorer team. Be nice if he was just Youngs replacement though. I don't doubt Albrighton could do the job too but i'd rather have the options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 29, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2011 Would love N'Zogbia, the perfect replacement for Young, make it happen Eck, he's the type to get the Holte off their arses as he hurtles over the half way line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villafan101 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hang on, why the hell does Albrighton need to be treated with kid gloves? The guy is ready, just put him in there. He's done his apprenticeship and passed with flying colours. I agree with this. Arsenal haven't been afraid to throw in Jack Wilshere and play him regularly. I just think we need to play Albrighton in the right system to make the most of his ability. I agree too. however, I would only play him for about 20 games of the season to help him along and to keep his consistancy. So a good rotation between the three would be best IMO. I think Albrighton will be immense in a year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Are we any further on with the Zoggie deal or have we made a firm bid? Does MM have any information on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Daily Express reporting we put a 9million bid in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Daily Express reporting we put a 9million bid in. If thats true, one would think Wigan would execpt, after excepting a £9m bid in january? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Daily Express reporting we put a 9million bid in. If thats true, one would think Wigan would execpt, after excepting a £9m bid in january? Accept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Daily Express reporting we put a 9million bid in. If thats true, one would think Wigan would execpt, after excepting a £9m bid in january? Accept You got your balls to the wall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Young has gone, N'Zogbia needs to come in and continue what he has been doing at Wigan. He won't replace Young as they are different players but I'd rather we had N'Zogbia than LFC, SAFC or any other team and has proven PL experience/ability. I think N'zogbia would prove to be a more valuable team player for us than Ashley. If we keep Downing, even more so. What he gives you, is a better all round performance level in any position you wish to shift him. With Ashley, he never seemed to perform as well inside as he does out wide, and seemed to be better out left than out right. N'Zogbia can play in all those positions, and his performance level seems to remain the same. Im really suprised this lad has not been picked up by people like Arsenal, i really do rate this guy that highly. Lets hope this one comes to fruition 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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