He does look like Giggs' type in fairness.
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He does look like Giggs' type in fairness.
You don't know that though, if we put Rooney in Chicharitos role now he wouldn't be as effective because there's noone supplying him which is the job he's doing right now. Put a Nasri/Sneijder there and it all changes.
I think Sneijder would be a significant improvement over Rooney in that position, his passing range, through balls, set pieces are a joy to behold.
Really? As second striker? I don't think he would, at all. Rooney can pass to a similar standard as sniejder, and is just clever if not more than he is. Not to mention hehas the predatory instincts and movement of a striker.
I don't really think anyone could play his role better for us than Rooney, bar maybe the likes of Iniesta/Messi or whoever, but who knows.
I'm not convinced there is anyone on the planet that we could sign who will do a better job than Rooney in the second striker role, nevermind Sneijder, a player who has had one excellent season and a very good world cup to show for the comparison.
He'd be good as a central midfielder or the more advanced midfielder in a trio, but I'm not sure there's anyone better than Rooney out there for the role currently. We forget how good he is sometimes.
We have already Nani, Park and Valencia (Cleverley as well) as wingers and maybe we buy Young, that leaves not many open places if we play 4-4-2 or 4-3-3
We also forget how good a false 9 he is. Remember 2008. With his current finishing skills he'd be incredible in the role too.
Nasri can thrive alongside a Carrick.
He prefers playing further up the pitch. I don't think SAF or Nasri himself would sign to be played out of position, when there are others out there.
Saying that, I do agree that he would be good alongside Carrick.
Actually he simply prefers playing in the middle. Like Giggs he would break forward into the hole at will. He wouldn't be out of position at all.
Yeah he just likes playing in the middle. If you give him that role he will perform. Especially if Carrick just plays his usual part.
He's more of an attacking midfielder. Or did he tell you personally he likes playing in a 2 man midfield?
I can't see SAF signing Nasri to play in the middle for us.
Exactly. What makes you think SAF is not looking for an attacking midfield play maker?
Yeah we spoke!
He would just play the role no different to a young Scholes or how Giggs plays now. Which has worked fine, the only difference is Giggs looks old so we assume we will get outrun. Put Nasri there we can still dominate teams I believe whilst having a clear threat through the middle.
The Reason Samir Nasri Want’s Man Utd Move….And It’s Not Trophies!
The Reason Samir Nasri Want’s Man Utd Move
It started in the gossip columns; Manchester United wanted Arsenal's Samir Nasri and would do as much as possible to cause unrest among Arsenal and the player, to persuade him to move. With only 12 months on his contract, and a reluctance to sign a new deal, it seemed possible, but it was all just rumours, and Wenger announced that he would certainly not sell the player to United. Now however, it seems things have changed, with even the Independent claiming that United have "begun talks" with Nasri's representatives.
I was shocked at first, as I was sure that it was nothing but a little humorous speculation which would irritate Arsenal fans, while Nasri would just hold out for a better Arsenal deal. But now it looks as if a deal really is on, which would see Nasri cross a line that would turn Nasri from a "prince", to a "king" as his French compatriot, Patrice Evra put it.
There is a huge rivalry between United and Arsenal, obviously not a local one, but one between two title challenging sides, two big, globally renowned football clubs, and you would have to ask, why would Nasri do it? Well, the immediately obvious answer seems clear: he wants to win trophies. So far in his Arsenal career, he has not won a single trophy, and has always had to settle for second best. Patience is clearly key in Wenger's long term plan, but for top players who have careers lasting on average around 15-20 years, trophies are a virtue, and Nasri knows United can provide him with that.
Since Nasri joined Arsenal in 2008 for the 08-09 season, Manchester United have won two Premier League trophies and two League cup trophies, while Arsenal have seen no silverware caress their hands at all. It is frustrating for everyone involved at the club, and a player like Nasri who has clear quality and could cut it in any Premier League side, understandably has a competitive hunger for trophies. But there may also be another reason he wants out of Arsenal.
Nasri has been played out of position for a large part of this season. Thanks to Cesc Fabregas and Jack Wilshere's progress together in the middle, Nasri has been forced out wide. At the start of the season, Nasri clearly didn't have a problem with turning the role into a personally successful one, emerging as Arsenal's best, most effective and influential players in that half of the season. But he made no bones about telling everyone where his favoured position is. Nasri has said:
“That’s where I play best, that’s how I was formed. In every age group at youth level, I often played through the middle. I’ve been playing out wide for two years with Arsenal but feel more at ease in the centre of the pitch.”
The chalkboard here is a clear example of Nasri's frustrations as a winger. Starting out wide against Fulham obviously did not impress Nasri, who came inside frequently into his preferred position playing in and around the penalty area, creating chances from the middle.
It may be no coincidence that other Arsenal player played out of position such as Arshavin and Bendtner are looking to leave the club (in Arshavin's case, rumoured to want to leave) too.
Can Manchester United give Nasri what he wants? Yes. Their search for Paul Scholes's replacement would surely be over if the Frenchman joined United. Nasri has shown that he is a very stylish and intelligent play maker in the middle, possessing formidable vision that Scholes absolutely possessed. Lets not draw comparisons between the two, as it simply wouldn't be fair, but Nasri does seem a natural replacement for the Englishman.
After spending a packet on Phil Jones and a load on Ashley Young too, Sir Alex will pleasantly welcome Nasri's signing, which the Independent quoted to be worth only £8 million. This seems unrealistic considering the two clubs involved and Arsenal's reluctance to let him go to Manchester United, but with only a year left on his contract, they surely do not want to risk him leaving for free.
If Nasri wants to win trophies, and if he wants to play in his favoured central position, then Manchester United is the place to be. It is just down to him now.
The Reason Samir Nasri Want’s Man Utd Move
It started in the gossip columns; Manchester United wanted Arsenal's Samir Nasri and would do as much as possible to cause unrest among Arsenal and the player, to persuade him to move. With only 12 months on his contract, and a reluctance to sign a new deal, it seemed possible, but it was all just rumours, and Wenger announced that he would certainly not sell the player to United. Now however, it seems things have changed, with even the Independent claiming that United have "begun talks" with Nasri's representatives.
I was shocked at first, as I was sure that it was nothing but a little humorous speculation which would irritate Arsenal fans, while Nasri would just hold out for a better Arsenal deal. But now it looks as if a deal really is on, which would see Nasri cross a line that would turn Nasri from a "prince", to a "king" as his French compatriot, Patrice Evra put it.
There is a huge rivalry between United and Arsenal, obviously not a local one, but one between two title challenging sides, two big, globally renowned football clubs, and you would have to ask, why would Nasri do it? Well, the immediately obvious answer seems clear: he wants to win trophies. So far in his Arsenal career, he has not won a single trophy, and has always had to settle for second best. Patience is clearly key in Wenger's long term plan, but for top players who have careers lasting on average around 15-20 years, trophies are a virtue, and Nasri knows United can provide him with that.
Since Nasri joined Arsenal in 2008 for the 08-09 season, Manchester United have won two Premier League trophies and two League cup trophies, while Arsenal have seen no silverware caress their hands at all. It is frustrating for everyone involved at the club, and a player like Nasri who has clear quality and could cut it in any Premier League side, understandably has a competitive hunger for trophies. But there may also be another reason he wants out of Arsenal.
Nasri has been played out of position for a large part of this season. Thanks to Cesc Fabregas and Jack Wilshere's progress together in the middle, Nasri has been forced out wide. At the start of the season, Nasri clearly didn't have a problem with turning the role into a personally successful one, emerging as Arsenal's best, most effective and influential players in that half of the season. But he made no bones about telling everyone where his favoured position is. Nasri has said:
“That’s where I play best, that’s how I was formed. In every age group at youth level, I often played through the middle. I’ve been playing out wide for two years with Arsenal but feel more at ease in the centre of the pitch.”
The chalkboard here is a clear example of Nasri's frustrations as a winger. Starting out wide against Fulham obviously did not impress Nasri, who came inside frequently into his preferred position playing in and around the penalty area, creating chances from the middle.
It may be no coincidence that other Arsenal player played out of position such as Arshavin and Bendtner are looking to leave the club (in Arshavin's case, rumoured to want to leave) too.
Can Manchester United give Nasri what he wants? Yes. Their search for Paul Scholes's replacement would surely be over if the Frenchman joined United. Nasri has shown that he is a very stylish and intelligent play maker in the middle, possessing formidable vision that Scholes absolutely possessed. Lets not draw comparisons between the two, as it simply wouldn't be fair, but Nasri does seem a natural replacement for the Englishman.
After spending a packet on Phil Jones and a load on Ashley Young too, Sir Alex will pleasantly welcome Nasri's signing, which the Independent quoted to be worth only £8 million. This seems unrealistic considering the two clubs involved and Arsenal's reluctance to let him go to Manchester United, but with only a year left on his contract, they surely do not want to risk him leaving for free.
If Nasri wants to win trophies, and if he wants to play in his favoured central position, then Manchester United is the place to be. It is just down to him now.
want's
That's horrendous.
That's horrendous.
want"s...THATS FANTASTIC
The editor put that in, according to the author.
What I'd like to know is how Nasri's contract was allowed to run down into the final year. Has he rejected offers previously or did the management just not notice?
Management didnt notice.
This will never happen as Sir Alex has outlawed snoods
Snoods are banned, nobody will wear them any more.
Just thought it might be worth linking to this article from 2009 about Nasri, in case it hasn't been brought up already: Nasri set for defensive role | Arsenal News, Fixtures, Results, Transfers | Sky Sports
Relevant parts:
Now I still don't think this move is going to happen, but that does suggest it might not be so difficult to fit him into our team.
fifa has outlawed them as well so no one can wear them anymore regardless of club.
funny when Wenger said that arsenal would never allow a contract to come to the last year when the Rooney saga broke.
I think it would be a waste playing Nasri as a deep lying midfielder, he has the skill and dribbling ability to hurt teams playing further up the pitch. He is not a Pirlo type player at all either.
So is he coming then? Should I order my Nasri jersey from manutd.com ?
As long as you buy the letters J,O,N,E,S with it so it dosnt become a wasted material.
We need one of you lot to tattoo Nasri's name on your chest now.
Manchester United start talks with £8m Frenchman
Manchester United start talks with £8m Frenchman | Football Transfer Rumours, Football Gossip and Football Debate| CleanSheetsAllRound.co.uk – The Alternative Football Website
Manchester United have started preliminary talks with representatives of Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri, according to the Independent.
Nasri has been linked with a move away from Arsenal after saying he wasn’t sure whether he would extend his current contract at the Emirates which runs out at the end of next season.
The news alerted Premier League champions Manchester United who are apparently ready to launch an £8m bid for the French international playmaker.
Reports now suggest that United are talking to people close to Nasri and are trying to gather whether the 23-year-old would want to leave London for Old Trafford.
Manchester United start talks with £8m Frenchman | Football Transfer Rumours, Football Gossip and Football Debate| CleanSheetsAllRound.co.uk – The Alternative Football Website
Manchester United have started preliminary talks with representatives of Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri, according to the Independent.
Nasri has been linked with a move away from Arsenal after saying he wasn’t sure whether he would extend his current contract at the Emirates which runs out at the end of next season.
The news alerted Premier League champions Manchester United who are apparently ready to launch an £8m bid for the French international playmaker.
Reports now suggest that United are talking to people close to Nasri and are trying to gather whether the 23-year-old would want to leave London for Old Trafford.
Could Nasri be priced out of a Man Utd transfer?
At noon, this appeared on social network site Twitter:
'Samir Nasri and Arsenal regret to announce that they failed to agree contract terms due to irreconcilable differences. My client would like to thank Arsenal fans for their support and hopes they understand that his motivations are not financially motivated. Samir has not yet made a decision on where he will play in the future but hopes it will enable him to further his progress and allow him to compete at the highest level befitting his talent. Arsenal FC have informed me they will make their own statement early tomorrow morning. Thank You.'
Coming from Nasri's agent, this could prove to be very valuable information.
Chelsea - Could Nasri be priced out of a Man Utd transfer?
At noon, this appeared on social network site Twitter:
'Samir Nasri and Arsenal regret to announce that they failed to agree contract terms due to irreconcilable differences. My client would like to thank Arsenal fans for their support and hopes they understand that his motivations are not financially motivated. Samir has not yet made a decision on where he will play in the future but hopes it will enable him to further his progress and allow him to compete at the highest level befitting his talent. Arsenal FC have informed me they will make their own statement early tomorrow morning. Thank You.'
Coming from Nasri's agent, this could prove to be very valuable information.
Chelsea - Could Nasri be priced out of a Man Utd transfer?
Wasn't that last part from the fake twitter account?
looks like the chavs are hoping we don't make the deal..
sounds hopeful for us this
sounds hopeful for us this
If this is true, I hope we can convince him to join us. Will probably join Inter / Chelsea mind.
Chelsea don't want him. But be sure to her rumours of City and Chelsea next as usual.
he apparently wants to stay in England
That sounds like a load of bollocks to be fair.
Why?!
It is, it was a fake twitter account
Arsenal will offer to an non English club, as Madrid / Barca don't really need him. If he stays in England he might prefer to stick in London, where Chelsea can afford him and match his ambition.
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