I wouldn't want to disrupt our teams morale but if Jose thinks so then yeah. He can be world class on his day.
Mesut Ozil on a free? | Orn: Ozil signs new contract worth 350k
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The Ozil that is at Arsenal - no way in hell. Wouldn't want him anywhere near us.
The only thing is that Mourinho is the manager who got the best out of him at Real Madrid, and there's no doubt that that Ozil would be a great player for us. So if Mourinho really thought he could get him back to that level, I'd go in with high hopes (albeit I'd also be quite worried that it wouldn't work).
However I can't see us getting both Ozil and Griezmann, and I'd much prefer the latter.
The only thing is that Mourinho is the manager who got the best out of him at Real Madrid, and there's no doubt that that Ozil would be a great player for us. So if Mourinho really thought he could get him back to that level, I'd go in with high hopes (albeit I'd also be quite worried that it wouldn't work).
However I can't see us getting both Ozil and Griezmann, and I'd much prefer the latter.
Poetic description, spot on too
Why shouldn't it? Zlatan was on a free last year and he was an important player for us. However, there's no way we would have bought him for £60M if that's what we were asked. In the same regard, should we bin all academy players because they aren't the calibre of £60M players?
Wouldn't be disappointed not to sign him, but if Jose wants him would back it for sure.
A couple of years ago he was top for assists in the league. His rep these days is that he disappears if it even slightly starts to become hard, and doesn't work hard without the ball. But maybe Jose would see the pros as outweighing those large negatives.
A couple of years ago he was top for assists in the league. His rep these days is that he disappears if it even slightly starts to become hard, and doesn't work hard without the ball. But maybe Jose would see the pros as outweighing those large negatives.
Because Germany has the same pool of players available to them as Arsenal.
No thanks.
Creativity wise, Ozil is still one if the best around. I mean, every time I watch him for Germany, he's fantastic. However, Ozil is not the type that will take a game by the scruff of its neck and dictate on his own. He needs someone behind him to help him, and that is what Kroos does. He stiches everything together, and the both link up very well.
I think this is why its no surprise that Ozil's best form at Arsenal came when Cazorla was playing behind him. Like Kroos, Cazorla had the ability to run games, which Ozil benefited from.
At the moment, Arsenal haven't got that, which is why I feel Ozil struggles. At United; however, Ozil would have Pogba, who, like Kroos and Cazorla, links midfield to attack, hence why I feel he'd be a good addition.
That said, I personally like my 10 to have a bit more about them than Ozil.
With the way we play - which is on the counter, having someone like Mkhi, who is great at driving with the ball and getting past players, is much more suitable than a passing attacking midfielder. I feel its the reason why Jose plays Mkhi as a 10 instead of Mata. Yes, he loses it from time to time, but does more for me.
I think this is why its no surprise that Ozil's best form at Arsenal came when Cazorla was playing behind him. Like Kroos, Cazorla had the ability to run games, which Ozil benefited from.
At the moment, Arsenal haven't got that, which is why I feel Ozil struggles. At United; however, Ozil would have Pogba, who, like Kroos and Cazorla, links midfield to attack, hence why I feel he'd be a good addition.
That said, I personally like my 10 to have a bit more about them than Ozil.
With the way we play - which is on the counter, having someone like Mkhi, who is great at driving with the ball and getting past players, is much more suitable than a passing attacking midfielder. I feel its the reason why Jose plays Mkhi as a 10 instead of Mata. Yes, he loses it from time to time, but does more for me.
Think there's some serious underrating of Özil here, anyways,
Few posts from ArsenalMania have to say:
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) Nah. The skill set is obviously there but the guy just doesn't have the balls.
United at their best are a club full of aggressive, intense, no nonsense types combined with the necessary ability. More of those please.
United at their best are a club full of aggressive, intense, no nonsense types combined with the necessary ability. More of those please.
If we were signing him as a Mata replacement then I wouldn't mind as long as we still sign a proper pacy winger.
You'd replace Mata with that greedy,lazy cnut?? You're bonkers mate
Id have him over Mata or Mkhi any day. He is simply a much better creator and passer. Lukaku, Martial, and Rashford will be having a field day. As would Mata with his intelligent runs and Mkhi too.
This.
Can ye not see the pattern. We get linked with a player. The caf practically creams itself with the hype. Then we sign the player and he fails to meet the ridiculously high expectations and the caf then starts saying we need to sign a different player. And round and round the carousel goes.
I wouldn't be averse to the idea if only to witness the meltdown when he scores against Arsenal and does another RvP in bagging a title. Might also be the push he needs to reignite his career and offer some serious competition for Mkhi, also with Carrick on his way next season.
Why not?
Why not?
Ozil disappears too often in big games
Since when has Özil been greedy?
I can see this happening if only for Mourinho's previous work with him.
If Ozil can give a sollid 3 years it would be worth it to see him in Mourinho-Real form eventually alternating with Mata and Mkhi when needed.
Has he still got that in his locker? We'll see.
If Ozil can give a sollid 3 years it would be worth it to see him in Mourinho-Real form eventually alternating with Mata and Mkhi when needed.
Has he still got that in his locker? We'll see.
To be fair, he is a different beast when he plays for Germany. That should tell you something.
Speaking of free transfers, any information on Juan Mata? His deal also ends next Summer.
No thanks. He can feck off.
would rather have him over Mkhitaryan or Mata
2 or 3 years ago, yes I would have loved to have him but now I think we must target better young players. If we are to compete with the very best I would say let us go all out for dybala.
If Mourinho want him, I'd be for that. My feeling is the culture in Arsenal atm is unhealthy and too many want out.
These many contracts running out at once is a bit odd. I smell an overhaul in many departments or they are very happy and the club just see them as rotational and trying to see if they will grab a shorter bench/squad contract with mutual benefits. I'm guessing running contracts out is the new standard.
Hope the club wouldn't risk loosing vital assets without contingency like previous two coaches. Perhaps Özil is one such contingency.
Mikhi theorically at his best would share the ball carrying role to some extend. However, the level he has been showing for most of the game, Ozil is sufficient to offer. Ozil is deceptively fast. Remember last season he left Kante for death and started the counter as ball carrrier, just to arrive to finish the whole move? Ozil ain't exactly has pace issue or inability to get away from marker. His problem IMO is more down to motivation.
Ozil has similar final ball output rate as Mkhi, while can be just as tidy as Mata. To some extend,he's blend of both Mata & Mkhi, which in turn similar to how Herrera was upgradable with Matic who had a bit of steel like Fellaini. On free, it's definitely worth to consider, but of course it still depends on how Mourinho plans on building other part. For example if we're getting Griezmann, I see this as ill fit.
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For free? Sure thing!
He's a better player than Mata and Mkhi, and, with Lukaku up top, he could have a bundle of assists, but I can't stand watching him when the going gets tough. We have too many players who shrink like that already. For free, though, you'd have to consider it.
The perfect 10 for me would be Fekir.
The perfect 10 for me would be Fekir.
Zlatan was different - he was 35 and all players of that age move for free. I think is he had been available for a transfer fee which reflected his age (£15m or something) we'd have been interested.
Ozil is at a peak age where he'd command a large fee. We would expect him to come in an instantly improve our first team, but I can't see him doing that. There is no point in signing a player for free who needs to play when we already have plenty of similar options in the squad.
Ozil - no thank you.
How about Dybala - now that's a great player!
How about Dybala - now that's a great player!
100% yes, his international form is a true reflection of his ability.
Arsenal are rotten to the core, I'd say the majority of their players would leave given the chance.
Arsenal are rotten to the core, I'd say the majority of their players would leave given the chance.
On a free it's a complete no brainer.
Better than Mata and Mkhitaryan...and he's free !!!
Would love to see Fekir at United. Feel like he's gone under the radar a bit. Think he might have already moved if he hadn't got that big injury.
Ozil is one of my favourite players so I'd love to see him here.
On a free ?
Yes.
Yes.
If he keeps up his current form I'm sure plenty of clubs will be in for him come the end of the season. Hopefully one of them is us!
Fekir ? He isn't good enough to be starter for a club like Manchester United.
And Fekir is a SS, he can't play as 10. He's a forward.
Not sure. We've already got one number 10 who wilts when the going gets tough.
Fekir is more of scoring 10 than a true playmaker.
We'll have to agree to disagree!
As a 10 I liken him to how Tevez/Rooney were in 07/08 when they were constantly interchanging. He can come deep and help the build up of play but he also likes getting forward and scoring goals. Two huge bonuses for me are that he works extremely hard like Tevez in that role - constantly pressing opposition, and he's extremely strong with the ball in a David Silva type of way where it's so difficult to get the ball off him.
He'd be the perfect number 10 for me.
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