Chaaay AFC Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Hmm £40m+ would be an outstanding deal, but Iwobi really grew on me this year and he is very versatile. Not to mention him being homegrown, can't see this happening so late in the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 A smokescreen for the Zaha stuff, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaaay AFC Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 No idea Everton seem to be panicking a bit, seems as though Palace's valuation is far too high. They've also bid for Chris Smalling today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 If Iwobi slightly improves on his shooting, he'd be just as good as Zaha. It's the only real thing missing from him. Good dribbler, good pace, works hard, gets into positions well and can play a good through ball. He'd be a good and much cheaper alternative for Everton. With the purchase of Pepe and with Reiss Nelson looking to step up along with Martinelli, Smith-Rowe and Saka, it makes sense from our point of view to create a bit of space there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted August 7, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 hours ago, The Artful Dodger said: A smokescreen for the Zaha stuff, surely? That's what people thought but seems genuine after all, and some saying that we want him in addition to Zaha which confuses me. 1 hour ago, Chaaay AFC said: No idea Everton seem to be panicking a bit, seems as though Palace's valuation is far too high. They've also bid for Chris Smalling today. Wouldn't say panicking. There will have been a list drawn up and if Zaha isn't working out it's time to start going to option 2, option 3 etc. 7 minutes ago, 6666 said: If Iwobi slightly improves on his shooting, he'd be just as good as Zaha. It's the only real thing missing from him. Good dribbler, good pace, works hard, gets into positions well and can play a good through ball. He'd be a good and much cheaper alternative for Everton. With the purchase of Pepe and with Reiss Nelson looking to step up along with Martinelli, Smith-Rowe and Saka, it makes sense from our point of view to create a bit of space there. It relieves me to hear this as I've never really rated Iwobi but haven't seen enough of him to really know. A £35m deal for Iwobi would be a fairly underwhelming signing, though I do think he'd be an upgrade on Lookman, who he would be replacing, without a doubt, who we sold for £22.5m. Still think if Iwobi goes for £40m or more the world's gone mad but then several players you'd never expect seem to go for that much now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted August 7, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 7, 2019 Bloody hell Ole, let them have Smalling on a freebie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted August 7, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 7, 2019 10 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: Bloody hell Ole, let them have Smalling on a freebie. We don't want to keep him. Just need someone to keep Jagielka's old seat in the canteen warm until we sign someone who can do that and also kick a ball around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SirBalon Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Take it! Sounds about right... It’s a done deal if I’m in charge which I’m not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 37 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Take it! Sounds about right... It’s a done deal if I’m in charge which I’m not. Really? I actually think Iwobi is pretty underrated tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted August 7, 2019 Administrator Share Posted August 7, 2019 14 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Really? I actually think Iwobi is pretty underrated tbh I think he flatters to deceive at times. Can be quite useless in possession sometimes and take on his player too often then lose the ball. At other times, he gets in to decent positions, scores a few and finds a decent cross to assist. Hit and miss, let's say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Stan said: I think he flatters to deceive at times. Can be quite useless in possession sometimes and take on his player too often then lose the ball. At other times, he gets in to decent positions, scores a few and finds a decent cross to assist. Hit and miss, let's say! He's definitely inconsistent, but he's one of the Arsenal players I've seen that seems to always put a shift in while the rest of the side capitulates. I think there's bigger problems at Arsenal than Iwobi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 21 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Really? I actually think Iwobi is pretty underrated tbh There is nothing different from him that can give the best teams a headache. He has sparse moments but that isn’t good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted August 7, 2019 Administrator Share Posted August 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said: . I think there's bigger problems at Arsenal than Iwobi. Definitely. The back line especially! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, SirBalon said: There is nothing different from him that can give the best teams a headache. He has sparse moments but that isn’t good enough. I think we're one of the better sides in the league and he's turned up against us while basically the rest of Arsenal gave up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Never seen much to write home about with this lad. Zaha much better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Just now, Dr. Gonzo said: I think we're one of the better sides in the league and he's turned up against us while basically the rest of Arsenal gave up... Sparse moments mate. He has them but a big part of our problem are players that have moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Sparse moments mate. He has them but a big part of our problem are players that have moments. But you said he can't perform against the best sides? He's inconsistent yeah, but like you say... there are many more players that have the same issue. There's bigger problems at Arsenal than Iwobi, who's probably not even on as big of a wage as some of the other players that are at Arsenal where the same complaint can be leveled at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...Dan Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted August 8, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 8, 2019 A late twist. I didn't realise he had only just turned 23. Just seen this tweet from yesterday: Maybe he can flourish with more regular game time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I always thought he was decent, could end up flourishing at a small club where there are no expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted August 8, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 8, 2019 Still think it's a bit steep . It always astounds me after having two entire months and knowing the transfer deadline is at 5pm that there still needs to be a system in place for clubs to have a two hour extension. Human nature at its finest . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...Dan Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, RandoEFC said: Still think it's a bit steep . It always astounds me after having two entire months and knowing the transfer deadline is at 5pm that there still needs to be a system in place for clubs to have a two hour extension. Human nature at its finest . Yeah it is. For once it's us taking advantage of another team's desperation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted August 8, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, ...Dan said: Yeah it is. For once it's us taking advantage of another team's desperation Wouldn't say desperation, we've gone £5m over our opening bid. Then when its announced it'll be something like £33m rising to £39m with add ons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Awful signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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