Saint Charlie Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/alex-oxlade-chamberlain-up-for-sale-due-to-lack-of-progress-at-arsenal-a6899356.html According to this report Arsenal would listen to offers. 1. Should we be interested? 2. Would he be interested? 3. Would it be a good idea? For me, for £15m or so he would be a great option in the Davis role in advanced central midfield. Has so much ability and with consistent games could still be a very good player. Main downside is his injury record but a lot of those are impact injuries where he makes the wrong decisions which potentially can be coached. Would be good to bring an Academy player "home" but maybe still some ill feeling between the club and his Dad? Plus Chamberlain might obviously have bigger and better offers. Would be slightly frustrating if a similar sized club to us signed him at a reasonable price.
Joneth Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Well he's not going up the football food chain so I'd hope we'd have a strong chance of getting him back. If fit he'd be ace for us, exactly what we need IMO. Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk
Nexstar Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Been thinking for a few weeks he'd be a great addition if we could tempt Arsenal to sell. Saw an article the other day which said in 100+ league appearances he's finished the full game on just 10 occasions. 5 years and 10 full games. Think about how he would have progressed had he stayed and helped our charge up the leagues. £15m is praying though. 22 year old England international....we'd be lucky to get him for anything in the 20s.
Saint_clark Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Would be an excellent signing and should be the goal scoring midfielder we've wanted. I know he doesnt score all that regularly now but as you say, in the Davis role instead of playing deeper or shunted out wide he'd be fantastic, he has a great work ethic and we have seen him score quality goals anyway. If the club really do see Juanmi as Manes ready made replacement then we can definitely afford him as well once Mane goes.
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Him and Walcott seem forever to be picking up injuries but I would love him back. He's got a good temperament, works his socks off and would be an ideal replacement for mane. Yes please!!!
david in sweden Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 (edited) Been thinking for a few weeks he'd be a great addition if we could tempt Arsenal to sell. Saw an article the other day which said in 100+ league appearances he's finished the full game on just 10 occasions. 5 years and 10 full games. Think about how he would have progressed had he stayed and helped our charge up the leagues. £15m is praying though. 22 year old England international....we'd be lucky to get him for anything in the 20s. Not such a crazy idea maybe. What is the average Prem. manager looking for?..A young, ENGLISH player with Premiership and international experience. YES. AOC has been a valuable squad member for Wenger who doesn't trust him enough to start him ahead of his " favourites " like Ramsey and Wilshere and the countless numbers of " forgettable " Frenchmen he has at the club, but sadly Alex's injury lay-off hasn't helped his career, either. AOC hasn't had much luck in his time as a sub. in England games, but nevertheless made a good impression whenever he did get on the pitch. The question of who would he replace?... .is only a matter of time. Teams evolve all the time and you'd have to go back to 1960's to find a Saints team that played "almost" unchanged for more than half-a-season. I would want to lose Steven Davis (unless he wants away himself)..... but he's past 30 already and HIS sell-by date must be on the horizon. He's contracted until 2018. BUT..... the thought of a potential midfield based around ....JWP, Clasie and AOC would be quite a revelation. Price: not a giveaway of course, but if Wenger is "genuinely interested" in Victor Wanyama?.. then " some sort of a deal +/- cash" might be an option, eh Ronald? . Edited 27 February, 2016 by david in sweden
Redslo Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 If we qualify for Europe we should definitely get him if we can because he would fill an otherwise pretty useless roster spot. If we don't qualify for Europe, it would depend on other factors like costs, what Koeman thinks of him, and his long term fitness outlook. The same would go for Walcott and Bale, by the way.
beatlesaint Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 A no brainer really, yes all day long !
david in sweden Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 If we qualify for Europe we should definitely get him if we can because he would fill an otherwise pretty useless roster spot. If we don't qualify for Europe, it would depend on other factors like costs, what Koeman thinks of him, and his long term fitness outlook. The same would go for Walcott and Bale, by the way. Much as I like his style, I'm afraid that Theo hasn't lived up to some expectations, and IF Gareth Bale were ever to return .. ......he would only play 45 mins per game .....on the wages we could offer him.
saintoaks Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 I would take AOC and Theo just to prove to my Arsenal mates they can actually play and be effective. All they do is slaughter them !
Batman Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 I'd have him back in a heartbeat. If mane goes, I think we would upgrade by breaking our transfer record for OxO.
Colinjb Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Only if his heart is in it. He would be ideal for us, but he would have to approach it in the right way.
Saint-Fred Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 I'd have him back too, good player. The Issue obviously would be wages, I believe Arsenal pay even squad players well, which is why their wage bill was higher than Chelsea's.
Saint_clark Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Only if his heart is in it. He would be ideal for us, but he would have to approach it in the right way. I've never seen anything from him to suggest his attitude is anything less than top class to be honest.
skintsaint Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Get him for anything under 18m and its a definate yes from me. Skillful, bit of pace and can shoot from range.
Mowgli Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 What about this Wenger bloke who has such a good reputation for bringing on youngsters. How's that going? Ox would be a good signing for us but worried he is becoming a bit injury prone.
eurosaint Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Reckon he'll go to a 'massive' club which represents his ancestral home ! Price could be a slight problem but surely he will end up at Pompey
Dig Dig Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 It would be a great move for us but I think he'll end up at a big club like Utd or Chelsea.
doddisalegend Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 I'd take him he knows the club and has talent. I had to laugh at Wenger wanting him out because he hasn't improved since he has gone to Arsenal five years ago which really points to Wenger's coaching rather than Alex's talent Imo. No doubt Chambers won't be far behind in a season or two.
Saint Charlie Posted 27 February, 2016 Author Posted 27 February, 2016 It would be a great move for us but I think he'll end up at a big club like Utd or Chelsea. His homegrown status is a big draw for those clubs also, even a side like City who don't have too many home qualified players.
Professor Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Just because a player has previously played for Southampton should have no bearing on whether to sign him. The club should spend its transfer budget on the best player(s) available.
Toadhall Saint Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 His homegrown status is a big draw for those clubs also, even a side like City who don't have too many home qualified players. But does he want to go from one bench to another?
Batman Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 But does he want to go from one bench to another? Status and cash. He vet well could. Even Chelsea would be a shout
Matthew Le God Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Just because a player has previously played for Southampton should have no bearing on whether to sign him. It has some bearing, as he'd count as a club grown player for European squads.
captainchris Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Here we go, he used to play for us therefore we should sign him.... He has scored one goal this season and looks anonymous when on the pitch as does Walcot. So not as convinced as many on here... Might be ok, might not...
Toadhall Saint Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Status and cash. He vet well could. Even Chelsea would be a shout Don't disagree but he's not getting game time at the Arsenal so it depends on what he wants - I'd have him back personally but not for anything over £15m.
Batman Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Don't disagree but he's not getting game time at the Arsenal so it depends on what he wants - I'd have him back personally but not for anything over £15m. a young english player with a new TV deal will mean that will be the starting amount
buctootim Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 I'd take him but I'd be surprised if he was interested. Never go back is a decent rule of thumb
Shandy_Top_89 Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 I would want to lose Steven Davis (unless he wants away himself)..... but he's past 30 already and HIS sell-by date must be on the horizon. He's contracted until 2018. BUT..... the thought of a potential midfield based around ....JWP, Clasie and AOC would be quite a revelation. I think S. Davis potentially has another season as a starter in him (for us, can see him being a handy starter at another PL level side or maybe Rangers again for a good few seasons yet), although I think he will ultimately be replaced by JWP in the long term and create the midfield you've suggested. Although the mantra seems to be 'don't look back' for most players, I think AOC would be a good fit for saints and vice versa.
SuperSAINT Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 I would have him back here any day of the week. Still young, versatile and just needs to play consistently. Problem is, you'd probably be competing against just about every other team for him.
david in sweden Posted 27 February, 2016 Posted 27 February, 2016 Does he want to play for us? .....you mean as an alternative to spending half of every season on Arsenal's bench?
EBS1980 Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 Would you let them have Vic if it meant they gave us the Ox?
benjii Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 Definitely. He has all the attributes, just suffers from insufficient game time to keep developing. I guess it depends how much he enjoys living in London, partly. Can't see Arse selling him to a "big" club so unless he really wants to stay in London you would hope we would have a chance.
Batman Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 Hmm... Lots of injuries. Most Arsenal players do
Mowgli Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 Would you let them have Vic if it meant they gave us the Ox? Yes. We're losing Vic anyway so may as well get something out of it.
Badger Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 Him and Walcott seem forever to be picking up injuries but I would love him back. He's got a good temperament, works his socks off and would be an ideal replacement for mane. Yes please!!! Hmm... Lots of injuries. Most Arsenal players do Perhaps Wenger ought to look at the training/recovery regimes in place there but thats his problem. Didn't we once have an injury prevention specialist on the books who p!ssed of to Man Utd ? Was he ever replaced ?
Charlie Wayman Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 We need to look forwards not backwards. If Arsenal think he is expendable than what good is he to a team who aspire for the Champions League as a rival to Arsenal? Even if the lad considered coming back here which is extremely doubtful there would be too much baggage on both sides to make a success of a his return.
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 We need to look forwards not backwards. If Arsenal think he is expendable than what good is he to a team who aspire for the Champions League as a rival to Arsenal? Even if the lad considered coming back here which is extremely doubtful there would be too much baggage on both sides to make a success of a his return. "Baggage"? His departure was very well handled by both clubs with no rancour whatsoever and he is always applauding Saints fans post match when Arsenal and Saints meet.
SaintStinger Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 He's hardly set the world alight since he's been there. A bit part role even when not injured. Doesn't even score that many goals either. Sure, he looked good for us, in league one but for the £ he would cost including wages i'm sure we could do better.
david in sweden Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 Does he want to play for us? given his career so far ...does he want to play for anyone else, I wonder? Wages ? ...since joining them as a teenager (from the Championship club we were at the time)....I don't that he'd have started on £100K week - do you ? ..if Arsenal want to let him go...he's not likely to expect much more than he getting now (whatever that is). I still think it's a viable deal. as for someone else's comment about letting Victor go to them , and OX coming to us . I didn't consider the idea until yesterday..but always saw Victor going to them. He's not a "replacement " for Victor (I expect that role to be between Romeu + A.N.Other) but as an extra midfielder (aged 22 ) .....it's a no-brainer.
S-Clarke Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 He's hardly set the world alight since he's been there. A bit part role even when not injured. Doesn't even score that many goals either. Sure, he looked good for us, in league one but for the £ he would cost including wages i'm sure we could do better. Take into consideration that he's being coached by Wenger though. He needs to move for the sake of his career, Wenger is ruining him.
Hamilton Saint Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 I'd have him back in a heartbeat. If mane goes, I think we would upgrade by breaking our transfer record for OxO. This reminds me of a famous cryptic crossword clue: "Nothing squared is cubed". Get it?
a1ex2001 Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 Injury record is a worry but then that could just be an Arsenal thing as there players always seem to be knackered! I'd have him back I think with regular football and confidence he could find his form again which he has definitely shown glimpses of in an Arsenal shirt, same goes for Walcott I'd have him in a heart beat!
DuncanRG Posted 28 February, 2016 Posted 28 February, 2016 No guarantee he'd start every week here if we keep this formation as it is, but I'd be happy with him as a Mane replacement if the price was right.
Saint Garrett Posted 29 February, 2016 Posted 29 February, 2016 A great replacement for Mane when he leaves in the summer...
angelman Posted 29 February, 2016 Posted 29 February, 2016 With the Wanyama stories to Arsenal still running, maybe it would be part of a deal.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 29 February, 2016 Posted 29 February, 2016 If he is available then I think he will have more attractive options than us.
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