Sep 03
Appiah Linked + No Ramsey Bid From Cardiff
According to reports, Arsenal are keeping tabs on Ghana midfielder Stephen Appiah.
It was reported that West Ham had also made an offer for the former Fenerbahce midfielder, but Arsene Wenger could also be on the look out for the experienced stalwart.
Appiah is one of the most highly regarded midfielders in Africa and has been named in his country’s national squad for the first time in nearly a year.
Since the departure of Mathieu Flamini and Gilberto Silva, Arsenal have yet to have made moves in the transfer market to replace either; apart from signing youngster Amaury Bischoff.
The 27-year-old Accra-born star would add plenty of experience to his squad; and his signing on a free transfer would be outside of the transfer window.
In other news, Cardiff have denied reports that suggested they tried to lure Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey back to Ninian Park on loan.
Reports on Tuesday indicated the Bluebirds made contact with Arsenal to check whether they could have the 17-year-old – who only moved to the Emirates for £5million in the summer – back on a short-term loan deal.
But Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale revealed to the BBC:
“No approach has been made.”
Boss Dave Jones is on the lookout for a new midfielder after losing Riccardo Scimeca for at least two months with ankle ligament damage but Ramsey was seemingly not an option.
Tags: africa, appiah, arsenal, bischoff, cardiff, fenerbache, Flamini, free agent, ghana, gilberto, Ramsey, Wenger
I think there is a problem here, I get a feeling that some gooners are more concerned about competing in cash terms ,but the competition is about trophies not who has spent the most. I believe this idea of us falling back is only valid if the talk is about competing on being reaped off, but on the pitch so far signs show that we are right there in thick. Won two lost one, Chevski won two drew one, Manure won one drew one hei what are u talking about.
Wenger never lied a bout about a major signing, he said he will bring in an experienced midfielder before the window closes if he gets the right man at the right price. I am certain he didnt get the right man at the right price , thats why there was no signing period.
So in “Arsene we trust” . We shall compete for trophies, some point at the slow start as unconviencing but so have all other teams non of them has hit top form yet and many others can only improve marginaly, but we can improve by leaps in every subsquent match guys. Take heart, chiken hearts.
Xabi Alonso is never worth £16m+, especially if he's cup tied. Instead of that
I'd rather just stick with Song, Diaby and Denilson.
That's an excellent point. Let's wait 'till our next game and the other top4/City's next game before we start judging. There's not only one way to do things in football as Arsene is proving.
That's an excellent point. Let's wait 'till our next game and the other top4/City's next game before we start judging. There's not only one way to do things in football as Arsene is proving.
If Bischoff on a free is worth a gamble, then surely Appiah with International and Chemapions League experience is too?
I checked Wiki and its states he is an Arsenal player.
Ojariko,
Dont be fooled. Any self-respecting arsenal fan is so because of the way arsenal conduct themselves. Nobody cares how much we spend. We're concerned about having another 3 years without a trophy. We already lost our 2 best players of last season (imo) in flamini and hleb. They've both gone in search of silverwear. How long before cesc and others follow suit. Thats the main concern here.
we all know how Wenger see's things in players that most others don't, he has signed players, then played them in totally different positions many times, has anyone else thought he might have plans to play Silvestre in the holding midfield roll when he's back fit?
I agree that he has a nack for spoting hidden talent but what i dont like is his converting exploits. IMO when a player is bought then they should play where they are farmiliar with.
Why is it that AW refuses to play Song in midfield, clearly his best position. Why too does he play Eboue as a winger? In his breakthrough season (at rightback) eboue was getting praiser for his performancer. Why can't wenger see that at best he is now a backup for Sagna.
not as if we are going to sign anyone soon, so we might as well put all the transfer talk to bed and talk about the real thing…football