Thomas Vermaelen

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If we do get him, reckon he will be bought to play on the left of a back 3.

12m with one year left on his contract is shocking.
 
Count Orduck said:
But surely if he's leaving Arsenal because he's not happy at sitting on the bench, then he's not going to want to come here to sit on the bench? The alternative is that we'll actually play him as a first choice defender, which is terrifying.
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Perhaps the player himself is confident that he will earn his place in the new club.

I would be at some point on Verm's place. I mean look who's gonna fight with him for a place in the team... Jones ? He's still young and already have loads of problems with injuries. Smalling ? Strong but not comfortable on the ball. Evans ? Hopefully yes but he's just prone to errors as Vermaelen.

The question is - who are other possible defense targets on Louie's list. Perhaps there's some bigger fish to fry.
 
Somebody said here that the fact Van Buyten is preferred for Belgium at CB and Vertonghen at LB speaks volumes about Vermaelen skills and quality. I wonder will this argument holds if we are speaking about Vertonghen seeing how he's not in the squad for top-of-group (on paper at least) cruncher.
 
No worries mate. We're just cutting down bumping old threads and encouraging posters to start new ones instead.
 
VermaelOff

Subbed off after 30 mins. Wasnt very good while he lasted

Edit - looks like he injured himself in the warmup. No surprise he didnt look good in the game and didnt last till half time
 
Raoul said:
No worries mate. We're just cutting down bumping old threads and encouraging posters to start new ones instead.
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Ok. I understand. Thanx for the explanation. Wanted to start a new thread but couldn't be bothered with this new mobile phone of mine. Still getting myself used to surfing internet with it.
 
Even if United really want him he wouldn't pass medical. Deal looks totally OFF so far.
 
His injury record is a bitch. In the last 4-5 years i fell we targeted to many players with a shaky injury records actually.
 
Diaby still qualifies for the "players that would improve utd.'s midfield" rooster.
 
Ekeke said:
VermaelOff

Subbed off after 30 mins. Wasnt very good while he lasted

Edit - looks like he injured himself in the warmup. No surprise he didnt look good in the game and didnt last till half time
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Really? I thought it was due to the headbut he delivered. I haven't read any match reports, mind.
 
Arsene Wenger has rejected Manchester United’s bid for Thomas Vermaelen.

United’s new boss Louis van Gaal could come back for the Arsenal club captain, who has one year left on his contract.

Boss Wenger could offer the 28-year-old Belgium defender a new deal as he does not want him to leave.

It is also understood that United are nowhere near Arsenal’s valuation and Wenger may also ask for players to be included in any potential deal.

Wenger would also be reluctant to sell to a direct rival having been so heavily criticised for accepting United’s offer for Robin van Persie two years ago.

Napoli have been interested in Vermaelen in the past but United have already sounded out his representatives about a move to Old Trafford.

Wenger has praised Vermaelen’s attitude after he accepted being back-up to Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker but they still face a battle to keep him this summer.

Meanwhile, Arsenal could get a staggering £12MILLION for Mexican forward Carlos Vela.

They have agreed an £8m deal with Real Sociedad but that could rise significantly based on appearances, goals and bonuses.
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-reject-manchester-united-bid-3750212
Sounds like we have them right where we want them. Standing over us as we're bent over a barrel.
 
Please let this rumour die. Please please please.
 
I thought we had exorcised this particular rumour. Still, if LvG wants him, fair enough.
 
£11m? Come off it, man. They're probably more happy to get rid than we are to sign him.
 
Not really happy about this signing if it goes through. We already have three defenders who suffer frequent injuries, it's vital we get someone who has a clean injury record IMO. Not too mention, he is hardly an improvement on our other defenders.

The only reason I'd like this to happen is because it's amusing to see Arsenal continuously raided and that's hardly ample enough reason.
 
Glanville95 said:
Not really happy about this signing if it goes through. We already have three defenders who suffer frequent injuries, it's vital we get someone who has a clean injury record IMO. Not too mention, he is hardly an improvement on our other defenders.

The only reason I'd like this to happen is because it's amusing to see Arsenal continuously raided and that's hardly ample enough reason.
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He's not an improvement on any of your three first team defenders. Defensively he's a clear downgrade on all of them.
 
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