twitter reports saying Xhaka on way to London currently to finalize deal. let's hope that he's finalizing a deal with us...
Don't let him pull a Willian. Not sure we were ever able to recoup the 24 dollars spent on his Ryanair ticket.
so the godstein speaketh so shall it come to pass David Ornstein @bbcsport_david Arsenal close to signing Gladbach mdf Granit Xhaka. Agreement reached on £30m deal, in London to finalise terms, medical this weekend #AFC
Good shit. Wilshere's barber will be busy. I'm assuming Kante is out. Need a CB, LB and striker. C'mon West Ham, you know you want Theo.
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John Cross from the Mirror tweeted that Kante's been a red herring in the Xhaka pursuit. I tend to believe him.
is Gibbs leaving? if he does I think we still need 4 more players - LB, CB and two forwards - a top class striker and someone who can play on the wings. I doubt we get a CB though and the striker will be less than top class for sure.
I can't imagine Ox and Gibbs stay. As much as I would like to sell Theo he probably stays on. No clue on Joel.
only because of the need for bodies at striker. Guessing Ramsey or Jack if he's alive will start the year opposite Alexis. Just get a half decent striker and I'll be happy
Can't see letting Gibbs go without bringing in another LB. Still wouldn't mind selling Alexis for ~ 50 mil and replacing him with a 25 mil left footed winger and a 25 mil striker. Sell Theo, add Morata. Add Kante. Add a CB. Spoiler Really just hope one of those things happens and the window doesn't begin and end with Xhaka
@AFCAMDEN: Confirmed; Xhaka all done. At Colney today with his agent and partner. Expect announcement soon.
We're not selling Sanchez, whether he runs down his contract is another story though. Bayern has already spent a bunch and Juve doesn't have enough money.
when they say "agent and partner" is Xhaka gay? not that there's anything wrong with that. just curious.
I googled "Xhaka gay" and gayorstraight.com came up and said he is voted 69% gay which falls under their very gay ruling Seems official to me
I hope you get a virus for visiting that site. Like that Xhaka only got 1 yellow in his last 13 games, hopefully got the stupid shit out of his system. Love tough players but don't need a Eric Dier-level idiot.
I am at a loss for words. I never thought this day would come. Honestly, out of all the shit we have been linked with, I think this is fair value based on everything I read. Better than a Bender or any other French not named Pogfam. Glad we didn't fund some shit Portugese team as well.
I didn't realize they hadn't unveiled the kits yet. Apparently the club is pissed at Granit's little Boy George who leaked them out.
Life is A-ok, homie. How's your world? Healthy and happy I hope. Must be nice having every five star recruit coming to Columbus. And Pep.