Who will Arsenal sign now that Fabregas has left the club?

ronaldinho……………

9 new players that, without a doubt, strengthen the squad…they all signed at an approximate total of 43million…that’s 1million more than PSG’s signing for Pastore…smart spending. Whether it translates in to trophies, or a champions league qualification, is another story…but I think it’s enough to keep Arsenal going until they can gain more leverage in the transfer market.

arsenal should not be stressed about losing one player the team will be strong without fabregas he would have not be a star without ather players.now they have to show their ability to their fans that they are also important in team and they can do it

Arsenal should spend some penny for the sake of the club. I’m thinking of some rock-solid defenders like Phil Jagielka and Gary Cahill might do the trick. They also should be thinking of getting a new prolific striker like Darren Bent or Asamoah Gyan.

Well this is just my opinion 🙂

its time that wenger sign players that wil make arsenal a better team than it is now,,,,if he cant do that than he should make way and leave arsenal,

@Ben…haha…I know I know…you’re right. It is a gamble believing Arsenal have the talent to support a 4th place, or better finish in the EPL this season…but I’m not a gambler or a risk-taker…maybe more naive, conservative and idealistic than anything.

I want to see Chelsea win trophies and I want to see this sport evolve and be around forever…I just hope things don’t spiral out of control b/c a lot of activity in the transfer market is just outrageous these days…but, as long as there is a demand, there will be a supply, so as they say, join them if you can’t beat them…

Unsustainable spending is not good for the fans….

With the exception of Portsmouth and Leeds, I’m doubt fans of Man City, Malaga, PSG and even Chelsea (who I also happen to support) will seriously worry about the sustainability of the sport when they see the trophies roll in.

A minor point is that socialism is a blend of communism and capitalism. Any blend of the two is still socialism.

You and Mr Wenger must be gambling men to risk the short and long term future of the club on the chance they will qualify for the Champions league without bolstering he squad. Also, they are a 1-0 deficit and penalties away from the Europa league this season. When leaders on the team are the young and inexpirienced Wilshire and Ramsey and the brittle Vermallan and Van Persie, I don’t give them much chance. Being the best feeder team in Europe doesn’t help when you’re selling to your direct competitors.

@Ben…I hear your point and if my thoughts are ‘unqualified’ so be it…if things can work out the way you see it, then everyone is happy and cheers to that.

But I don’t think diving in to the transfer market for star players right now will benefit the club going forward…I do think they should spend, but not just yet.

I just think the market is so distorted when it comes to valuing players that Wenger is smart to hold out and wait and work at having this current squad qualify in the top 4…I think it’s achievable and my point of view is based around that…you don’t think they can qualify for top 4, which is reasonable, and so you say they must spend now…makes sense…but assuming that they can qualify in the top 4 and hold out just long enough to find the right players at the right price, then it’ll be well worth the wait. When Javier Pastore is selling for more than Fabregas, something is wrong in the market.

UEFA’s new rules blends capitalism and socialism…it’s not completely one or the other so I don’t think it will have the same repurcussions as socialistic governments have experienced. It is simply forcing clubs to manage their cashflow to ensure financial stability. With socialism comes tax gouging which hinders spending and I don’t see where this is happening except when clubs are penalized for running deficits. Clubs are free to spend all their earnings as they please but leaving clubs free to spend beyond their means is not healthy and can only last for so long. It’s not good for the sport and most important, it’s not good for the fans.

If you have to spend, you have to spend, but I just don’t think it’s the right time… obviously, the priorities will need to be weighted again come January transfers if Wenger sees the club falling short of a top 4 finish. But, i’m not even an Arsenal fan and I think they can finish top 4 now that the dead-weight is gone…real players will step up and I think Arsenal have a few waiting in the shadows…

@Chelsea fc Fan

Who are you to qualify how individual clubs and coporations spend their money.If their fans demand titles, they will try to supply it. Europes predictament is due to their cradle to the grave entitlements, international interdependence,, and lack of capitalistic policy. These new Financial Fair Play laws are not unsimilar to a socialistic system, and were seeing at a national level how that story ends.

Surely with Mr. Wenger’s PHD will grant him the knowledge that Arsenal cannot afford to not qualify for the Champions league. His failure to acknowledge that his squad will not compete for a top four spot will ultimately cost the club in the long run. Since Arsenals last trophy (2005 FA cup), they have made a 54 million pound profit. However, when they fail to qualify for the Champions league, they will lose the 20 million pound windfall payments. In addition, the loss of prestige from selling their two best players and the lack of top flight football will hinder their ability to attract the best talent. This eventually leads to lower ticket prices, merchandise, overseas appeal, and TV deals. If Arsene would stop acting like the clubs bookkeeper and instead focus on winning like the manager should, they will be fine. With the emerging Manchester City taking their 3rd place spot last year, and Tottenham and Liverpool strengthening, Arsenal will be lucky to take 5th.
With regards to Chelsea’s long term financial viability, they are fine. Uefa financial fair play rules state that clubs must balance incoming transfers and salaries with the likes of tickets, merchandise, transfers fees, etc. by the 2013-14 season. However, clubs are allowed to have losses of up to 40 million pounds for the next three seasons. Between Abromovich’s wealth, their increased presence in the USA and Asia, and the upcoming lucrative TV deals, they will be fine. I am also curious to see the inevitable showdown between the first big club and Uefa when they break their ridiculous attempt at parity.

@David…I can only thank all of the writers at Soccernews.com for keeping us informed with this information – so, THANK YOU and keep up the good work!

I do understand the frustration with Arsenal fans, but keep in mind that big clubs are operating way beyond their means right now and they will suffer down the road (very soon) once UEFA makes it a level playing field for all…

Arsenal have a philosophy of doing things proper…they play good/clean football, they have proper business practices, they support the grassroots by constantly scouting and developing young talent and they compete on all fronts. There is not much more you can ask for except for trophies…but they are being priced out of winning trophies if you ask me.

It’s good to see that they are standing firm and not supporting the madness that Roman and others seem to indulge in…

Imagine: FIFA reported that there was approximately 330million Euros spent on transfers this year up until August and the IMF has reported that numerous European countries are on the verge of bankruptcy…smh. I have a few ideas as to where those Euros might have been more useful.

Chelsea might win trophies here and there, but i’ll tell you, as a Blues fan, we have none of the attributes and practices of a sustainable club, which is a worry to me.

Wenger i hope u keep this up because barca r the ones hu discoverd fabregas in la masia (barcas youth academy) and fabregas’ passing ability will suit barcas tiki taka style perfectly. Honestly english people are so biased over english clubs.

Chelsea FC Fan, that was a very comprehensive assessment of MR Wenger and his work. Some very good points.

I think everyone on Wenger’s case should just chill out for a minute and let the man do his thing…his long-term vision for the club is right on point and Arsenal are in a position to exploit UEFA’s new financial fair-play rules more than 99.99% of the clubs out there…

Gunners are turning a profit over year after year…they will have a greater capacity to spend over other clubs very soon…once the rules come in to effect, I would expect players and clubs to begin lowering their valuations to accommodate deals and Arsenal will be in a position where they have more to offer, financially, than most…Real Madrid and Manchester United will probably be the only two clubs somewhat immune from the rules b/c they generate so much revenue they can still afford to bring a lot of high-quality players. But there are very few clubs, if any, outside of this small circle.

Gunners fans should ride this out and take the losses as they come…let all the other clubs buy everyone and spend enormous amounts of wages on them…when the bomb hits, and club expenditures are all tied up in player wages, no one will be able to afford to sign a player and Arsenal will be right there with their pockets oozing out cash…I might be wrong, but that’s how I see this playing out so far.

I am very concerned as to how Chelsea will manage the financial rules…as it is, we’re operating at a loss, which means no Champions league until that’s fixed…believe me, Arsenal’s short-term outlook seems tragic, but many other clubs have a long-term tragedy to deal with that I don’t believe they are prepared for just yet…

It’s tough love, but Wenger is doing the best thing for the club…trust!

Wenger, is what your players did yesterday in the play-offs the game of your life?. If you think that is football then you need to wake up before its too late. To be specific, the team is now disgusting, pathetic and a shame representation of the Brand – Arsenal….and what more, you still think Rosyck can play better than Frimpong?. Is that team of yours going to play 3 games without Gervinho, Song, Jack and Robin???. It will not beat a relegated team from Zimbabwe believe you me.

Mr. Wenger,wot r u up 2?get us quality players who can lift d team.players like hazard,hamsik,mertesacker,cahill,jadson,benzema,higuain nd a very good left back.let players like squillaci,diaby,almunia nd chamakh leave d club…stop being stingy nd spend cuz as it is nw,i am better than most of d players at arsenal at d moment

arsene wenger you have to sign defender gary cahill ,samba,phil jalkilger,issac vorsah, midfilder jadson,senieder,tiote,hazard, attacker mousah sow,teverz,bezema

F**k wenger.

If you does not loose what you think or you take as the best,believe me you will not get the best.If we didn’t get any thing this season we will drop the best (wenger).

Arsenal will buy no one of note. Expect a teenager from france to come in.

My heart bleeds for Arsenal when i see the departure of Cesc and others who are also on the verge of leaving.God,please touch the heart of Wnger,so he can buy quality players.Many People love Arsenal,but Wenger is not helping.God please save arsenal before they go on relegation.

Wenger is still living in the past. 5 years without a silverware and he is still talking like a professor of soccer. We need results and not cheap talk. We can’t allow Wenger to go with the glamour and glory of Arsenal. He has to be told in no uncertain terms that without silverware this season, the door is wide open for him no matter his past record. Arsenal must move on; with or without Wenger.

Pls wenger sign good players for better summer

I heard that one more defender is in game, if they do not succeed to buy those defenders. Milan Vilotic from Red Star Belgrade.

Sir Wenger must stop playing the Chief Accountant at Arsenal. We want to know what he is upto at least. This speculating game he is using against us, the owners of the game, is not right. If he wants to sign players, let him just do so and not waste our time, if he doesn’t want to buy, let him say so. The like of Man United have already closed this chaptter yet Arsenal is crying about Fab and Nasri. What did Wenger think after spending five years with vitually nothing. Everybody wants to be a champ so Wenger, wake up.

big mistake of selling cesc fabregas , nasri.

big mistake of selling cesc fabregas , nasri.

Sir Wenger must stop playing the Chief Accountant at Arsenal. We want to know what he is upto at least. This speculating game he is using against us, the owners of the game, is not right. If he wants to sign players, let him just do so and not waste our time, if he doesn’t want to buy, let him say so. The like of Man United have already closed this chaptter yet Arsenal is crying about Fab and Nasri. What did Wenger think after spending five years with vitually nothing. Everybody wants to be a champ so Wenger, wake up.

I heard that one more defender is in game, if they do not succeed to buy those defenders. Milan Vilotic from Red Star Belgrade.

Pls wenger sign good players for better summer

Wenger is still living in the past. 5 years without a silverware and he is still talking like a professor of soccer. We need results and not cheap talk. We can’t allow Wenger to go with the glamour and glory of Arsenal. He has to be told in no uncertain terms that without silverware this season, the door is wide open for him no matter his past record. Arsenal must move on; with or without Wenger.

My heart bleeds for Arsenal when i see the departure of Cesc and others who are also on the verge of leaving.God,please touch the heart of Wnger,so he can buy quality players.Many People love Arsenal,but Wenger is not helping.God please save arsenal before they go on relegation.

Arsenal will buy no one of note. Expect a teenager from france to come in.

If you does not loose what you think or you take as the best,believe me you will not get the best.If we didn’t get any thing this season we will drop the best (wenger).

F**k wenger.

arsene wenger you have to sign defender gary cahill ,samba,phil jalkilger,issac vorsah, midfilder jadson,senieder,tiote,hazard, attacker mousah sow,teverz,bezema

Mr. Wenger,wot r u up 2?get us quality players who can lift d team.players like hazard,hamsik,mertesacker,cahill,jadson,benzema,higuain nd a very good left back.let players like squillaci,diaby,almunia nd chamakh leave d club…stop being stingy nd spend cuz as it is nw,i am better than most of d players at arsenal at d moment

Wenger, is what your players did yesterday in the play-offs the game of your life?. If you think that is football then you need to wake up before its too late. To be specific, the team is now disgusting, pathetic and a shame representation of the Brand – Arsenal….and what more, you still think Rosyck can play better than Frimpong?. Is that team of yours going to play 3 games without Gervinho, Song, Jack and Robin???. It will not beat a relegated team from Zimbabwe believe you me.

I think everyone on Wenger’s case should just chill out for a minute and let the man do his thing…his long-term vision for the club is right on point and Arsenal are in a position to exploit UEFA’s new financial fair-play rules more than 99.99% of the clubs out there…

Gunners are turning a profit over year after year…they will have a greater capacity to spend over other clubs very soon…once the rules come in to effect, I would expect players and clubs to begin lowering their valuations to accommodate deals and Arsenal will be in a position where they have more to offer, financially, than most…Real Madrid and Manchester United will probably be the only two clubs somewhat immune from the rules b/c they generate so much revenue they can still afford to bring a lot of high-quality players. But there are very few clubs, if any, outside of this small circle.

Gunners fans should ride this out and take the losses as they come…let all the other clubs buy everyone and spend enormous amounts of wages on them…when the bomb hits, and club expenditures are all tied up in player wages, no one will be able to afford to sign a player and Arsenal will be right there with their pockets oozing out cash…I might be wrong, but that’s how I see this playing out so far.

I am very concerned as to how Chelsea will manage the financial rules…as it is, we’re operating at a loss, which means no Champions league until that’s fixed…believe me, Arsenal’s short-term outlook seems tragic, but many other clubs have a long-term tragedy to deal with that I don’t believe they are prepared for just yet…

It’s tough love, but Wenger is doing the best thing for the club…trust!

Chelsea FC Fan, that was a very comprehensive assessment of MR Wenger and his work. Some very good points.

Wenger i hope u keep this up because barca r the ones hu discoverd fabregas in la masia (barcas youth academy) and fabregas’ passing ability will suit barcas tiki taka style perfectly. Honestly english people are so biased over english clubs.

@David…I can only thank all of the writers at Soccernews.com for keeping us informed with this information – so, THANK YOU and keep up the good work!

I do understand the frustration with Arsenal fans, but keep in mind that big clubs are operating way beyond their means right now and they will suffer down the road (very soon) once UEFA makes it a level playing field for all…

Arsenal have a philosophy of doing things proper…they play good/clean football, they have proper business practices, they support the grassroots by constantly scouting and developing young talent and they compete on all fronts. There is not much more you can ask for except for trophies…but they are being priced out of winning trophies if you ask me.

It’s good to see that they are standing firm and not supporting the madness that Roman and others seem to indulge in…

Imagine: FIFA reported that there was approximately 330million Euros spent on transfers this year up until August and the IMF has reported that numerous European countries are on the verge of bankruptcy…smh. I have a few ideas as to where those Euros might have been more useful.

Chelsea might win trophies here and there, but i’ll tell you, as a Blues fan, we have none of the attributes and practices of a sustainable club, which is a worry to me.

Surely with Mr. Wenger’s PHD will grant him the knowledge that Arsenal cannot afford to not qualify for the Champions league. His failure to acknowledge that his squad will not compete for a top four spot will ultimately cost the club in the long run. Since Arsenals last trophy (2005 FA cup), they have made a 54 million pound profit. However, when they fail to qualify for the Champions league, they will lose the 20 million pound windfall payments. In addition, the loss of prestige from selling their two best players and the lack of top flight football will hinder their ability to attract the best talent. This eventually leads to lower ticket prices, merchandise, overseas appeal, and TV deals. If Arsene would stop acting like the clubs bookkeeper and instead focus on winning like the manager should, they will be fine. With the emerging Manchester City taking their 3rd place spot last year, and Tottenham and Liverpool strengthening, Arsenal will be lucky to take 5th.
With regards to Chelsea’s long term financial viability, they are fine. Uefa financial fair play rules state that clubs must balance incoming transfers and salaries with the likes of tickets, merchandise, transfers fees, etc. by the 2013-14 season. However, clubs are allowed to have losses of up to 40 million pounds for the next three seasons. Between Abromovich’s wealth, their increased presence in the USA and Asia, and the upcoming lucrative TV deals, they will be fine. I am also curious to see the inevitable showdown between the first big club and Uefa when they break their ridiculous attempt at parity.

@Chelsea fc Fan

Who are you to qualify how individual clubs and coporations spend their money.If their fans demand titles, they will try to supply it. Europes predictament is due to their cradle to the grave entitlements, international interdependence,, and lack of capitalistic policy. These new Financial Fair Play laws are not unsimilar to a socialistic system, and were seeing at a national level how that story ends.

@Ben…I hear your point and if my thoughts are ‘unqualified’ so be it…if things can work out the way you see it, then everyone is happy and cheers to that.

But I don’t think diving in to the transfer market for star players right now will benefit the club going forward…I do think they should spend, but not just yet.

I just think the market is so distorted when it comes to valuing players that Wenger is smart to hold out and wait and work at having this current squad qualify in the top 4…I think it’s achievable and my point of view is based around that…you don’t think they can qualify for top 4, which is reasonable, and so you say they must spend now…makes sense…but assuming that they can qualify in the top 4 and hold out just long enough to find the right players at the right price, then it’ll be well worth the wait. When Javier Pastore is selling for more than Fabregas, something is wrong in the market.

UEFA’s new rules blends capitalism and socialism…it’s not completely one or the other so I don’t think it will have the same repurcussions as socialistic governments have experienced. It is simply forcing clubs to manage their cashflow to ensure financial stability. With socialism comes tax gouging which hinders spending and I don’t see where this is happening except when clubs are penalized for running deficits. Clubs are free to spend all their earnings as they please but leaving clubs free to spend beyond their means is not healthy and can only last for so long. It’s not good for the sport and most important, it’s not good for the fans.

If you have to spend, you have to spend, but I just don’t think it’s the right time… obviously, the priorities will need to be weighted again come January transfers if Wenger sees the club falling short of a top 4 finish. But, i’m not even an Arsenal fan and I think they can finish top 4 now that the dead-weight is gone…real players will step up and I think Arsenal have a few waiting in the shadows…

Unsustainable spending is not good for the fans….

With the exception of Portsmouth and Leeds, I’m doubt fans of Man City, Malaga, PSG and even Chelsea (who I also happen to support) will seriously worry about the sustainability of the sport when they see the trophies roll in.

A minor point is that socialism is a blend of communism and capitalism. Any blend of the two is still socialism.

You and Mr Wenger must be gambling men to risk the short and long term future of the club on the chance they will qualify for the Champions league without bolstering he squad. Also, they are a 1-0 deficit and penalties away from the Europa league this season. When leaders on the team are the young and inexpirienced Wilshire and Ramsey and the brittle Vermallan and Van Persie, I don’t give them much chance. Being the best feeder team in Europe doesn’t help when you’re selling to your direct competitors.

@Ben…haha…I know I know…you’re right. It is a gamble believing Arsenal have the talent to support a 4th place, or better finish in the EPL this season…but I’m not a gambler or a risk-taker…maybe more naive, conservative and idealistic than anything.

I want to see Chelsea win trophies and I want to see this sport evolve and be around forever…I just hope things don’t spiral out of control b/c a lot of activity in the transfer market is just outrageous these days…but, as long as there is a demand, there will be a supply, so as they say, join them if you can’t beat them…

its time that wenger sign players that wil make arsenal a better team than it is now,,,,if he cant do that than he should make way and leave arsenal,

Arsenal should spend some penny for the sake of the club. I’m thinking of some rock-solid defenders like Phil Jagielka and Gary Cahill might do the trick. They also should be thinking of getting a new prolific striker like Darren Bent or Asamoah Gyan.

Well this is just my opinion 🙂

arsenal should not be stressed about losing one player the team will be strong without fabregas he would have not be a star without ather players.now they have to show their ability to their fans that they are also important in team and they can do it

9 new players that, without a doubt, strengthen the squad…they all signed at an approximate total of 43million…that’s 1million more than PSG’s signing for Pastore…smart spending. Whether it translates in to trophies, or a champions league qualification, is another story…but I think it’s enough to keep Arsenal going until they can gain more leverage in the transfer market.

ronaldinho……………