Paul: Even if Fabregas wanted Arsenal, do we NEED him?
Could the wantaway midfielder from the season before last be making a comeback? Do Arsenal need him?
Courteousy of theweek.co.uk:
The former Gunners captain moved to the Camp Nou in the summer of 2011 although unlike certain other unscrupulous former skippers he didn’t walk out on Arsene Wenger for money. Fabregas left to better himself as a player but now it appears the Catalan craftsman realises he’d be more fulfilled at a club that appreciates him.
I suspect that this could be a good move for us to get cover for Diaby, Santi Cozorla and Wilshire but much like the hyped move of Andy Carroll back to Newcastle (which fell through) it would have to be a case of Arsenal pretty much giving back the money paid for him for it to come to fruition.
I would hope that it was at least considered but more on the basis of his skill as a player and playmaker rather than as someone who loved Arsenal, because as much as the article professes that he is unhappy, he is at Barcelona after some very ropey practices by both the other Barca Players and the player himself. Memories are short.
Remember – this is the player that, even though forced to, donned the Barca colours after the World Cup final. He told Wenger, and the rest of the footballing world that he would not sign for anyone but Barca. That pretty much forced Arsenal to accept a transfer at a deflated price point.
However, he has probably realised that his chance of winning a Champions League title rests with how long he can stay benched and to be fair I’d rather play games for a team with a small chance of winning in the first team than win or not win a title sitting on my backside.
It would be better for him in the Premier League as well, but I suspect that the “other teams” would put inflated bids to snuff out any chance of a rival gaining any advantage.
Do we need him? Good question. Would we have him back (For most would say yes.)Great addition to the squad. Do we need him. Well if the midfield played like the did sunday like they did against Liverpool (Then no)
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Rephrase the question to would he improve Arsenal and the answer is YES. Arteta will be 31 next season and Fabregas is ahead of both him and Cazorla in the Spain set-up so stop asking stupid questions. The Arsenal midfield is good but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
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1 single victory against Pool and people are get carried away. Diaby was superb but show me your consistancy.
Yes we want Fab.
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No 1 is getting carried away. CESC HAS GONE LETS MOVE ON
Hot debate. What do you think?
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Szcesney
sagna per/kos vermaelen gibbs
arteta
wilshire fabregas cazorla
giroud podolski
bring it on
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Most sides in the world is improved with Fabregas in the team – ironically, Barca are the exception to the rule.
With open arms I would accept Cesc back – open arms, but a reduced salary. Would have to prove that he wanted to be back.
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and an apology to Arsenal.
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This is unbelievable.
Did some one suggest bringing him back as cover?
He’s gone guys……give it up.
We had the uncertainty of him leaving for 2 or 3 summers before he finally left.
That was a lot of thinking time on both sides.
Has everyone forgotten that picture of him in a Barca shirt at the world cup celebrations while he was still our captain?
And plaese do’nt tell me he was forced into it.
The double standards of some fans makes me sick…
Alex Song was Arsenal to the bone and left only 3 weeks ago
but people are pining over someone who left over a year ago
FFS.
If it’s about cover, bring back Henry.
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GOONER N4 WELL SAID.
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How is it well said? In what way was Alex song Arsenal to the bone, please explain?
Cesc was a Barca fan, he wanted to play for his boyhood team. If you was a pro player and had the chance to play for Arsenal, would you?
Imagine a midfield of Arteta, Cesc and Cazorla – mouthwatering!
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Fuck fabregas he’s fucking gone so forget about him you talk of cover we have enough ramsey, wilshre, esifield, frimpong,coquiline, gnarby, ox etc so we don’t need that left us feeling bigger than our beloved club he’s a cunt
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You imagine it….
It should keep you busy for years.
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Acting like a child because I disagreed with your statement that song was Arsenal too the bone? Which you still haven’t supported, probably because its absolute nonsense.
As for imagining, this is what the article calls for – asking if we need Fabregas. Which I clearly stated I believe we would benefit with him.
@Pboy7
5 of those players don’t play his position and, looking at it with no bias towards the Arsenal boys, Ramsey and Wilshere aren’t in the same league as Cesc.
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Listen
you carefully picked out one line about Song and ignored everything else about Fabregas. Including him wearing another club’s shirt while still playing for us.
If you can’t understand the difference between that and Song being sold with 3 years on his contract and making it clear he did not want to leave.
No amount of explaining will make a difference.It takes maturity to accept that and childish name calling to ignore it.
This subject is tired and life’s too short.
So argue on your own.
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