Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

[Boss]

Paredes is going to Zenit. I think it's already been done, alongside Manolas. 

[Cardie]

TBH, I threw paredes name in as I'd seen he was being made available for £22m and I've seen him have great games compared to AOC doing nothing yet seeing reds chomping at the bit to sign him up for £25. If we don't get Keita over the line this summer, I'd rather we kept the money for this position and develop Grujic until at least Xmas and if Leipzig fall apart in the CL, have another go for him in Jan (I know FSG don't like Xmas shopping but...)

 

So in summary it was a bullshit name drop (thrown in because of a similar price) in defence of a non existent premise (nobodies chomping at the bit to sign him, some can see the sense in doing so)

 

Brilliant.

[Red House]

Haha, pissed myself at that one.

 

Who do we sign Paredes instead of?

 

 

Oxlade Chamberlain

 

 

And who do we sign instead of Oxlaide Chamberlain?

 

 

Paredes, can't you read

[Red74]

So in summary it was a bullshit name drop in defence of a non existent premise.

 

Brilliant.

Not as bad as the bullshit being threw around about AOC being a great signing

[Captain Turdseye]

Can't believe we're thinking of blowing the Aubameyang money on this waster.

[Red74]

Isn't that why we would be signing him?

We can't be signing anymore players for the bench. The squad is full of them. First teamers or nothing

[Cardie]

We can't be signing anymore players for the bench. The squad is full of them. First teamers or nothing

 

The bench's last season would suggest it's full of kids.

 

The signing would have to be looked at in the context of the rest of the summer signings, if we signed 4 first teamers, a LB and Chamberlain then would anyone care?

 

Granted if Chamberlain was one of the 4 that would be a different matter but there's nothing to suggest that's the case at the moment. 

 

Our bench could go from 

 

Karius, Lucas, Arnold, Ejaria, Grujic, Sturridge, Woodburn (for example).

 

to

 

Karius, Lovren, Wijnaldum, Chamberlain, Sturridge, Lallana and Can

[Boss]

 

As far as the fitness issues are concerned i'd point the finger more at Arsenal than Chamberlain himself. Look at Welbeck, Walcott, Wilshire, Gibbs, Cazorla etc they're always injured. Wilshire's gone from being a permanent sick note at Arsenal to being available for every game at Bournemouth. Klopp's fitness staff and Mona Nemmer will sort it out. 

[AngryOfTuebrook]

He really isn't mate.

In fairness he said "from what I've seen".

 

You don't know what he's seen. You weren't there, man.

[VERBAL DIARRHEA]

In fairness he said "from what I've seen".

You don't know what he's seen. You weren't there, man.

Haha I think he saw a you tube clip.

[joe_fishfish]

The bench's last season would suggest it's full of kids.

 

The signing would have to be looked at in the context of the rest of the summer signings, if we signed 4 first teamers, a LB and Chamberlain then would anyone care?

 

Granted if Chamberlain was one of the 4 that would be a different matter but there's nothing to suggest that's the case at the moment.

 

Our bench could go from

 

Karius, Lucas, Arnold, Ejaria, Grujic, Sturridge, Woodburn (for example).

 

to

 

Karius, Lovren, Wijnaldum, Chamberlain, Sturridge, Lallana and Can

Yeah but we know we're not gonna be signing four first team players and Oxlade Chamberlain. This is FSG we're talking about. We'll be signing three first team players including him.

[Pidge]

Saw him tear us apart in the cup at the Emirates a few years ago and have always thought of him as a dangerous player since, watched him on TV with Arsenal supporting mates who've always rated him highly as well.  Don't understand how in any sense someone would consider him an "average" player, unless they are just looking at his goal return.

 

Feels a lot like the Lallana signing to me, that took a while to settle (I'd have pulled the plug after his first season and I was an advocate for signing him - although again the final price was a bit more than I'd want us to have paid for him).  But for his quality on the ball, pace (which we still need more of) and potential (or, for FSG, "upside") I think you go for it, given the chance.

 

But I think Arsenal and him will both be happy to wait on Sanchez returning from the Confeds before anything happens. If Sanchez goes, I reckon he stays with a bit more money and a few more games.

[dickie mint]

And who do we sign instead of Oxlaide Chamberlain?

 

 

We'll pay £25m Cardie mate while Arsenal sign lacazette that sounds a good deal.

[chacha shakoor]

He has all the physical attributes (except injuries haha) to be a good player in a Klopp side. I also believe that in the past 6-8 years, there have been a number of these young English players coming through Arsenal that haven't developed one bit. Walcott is the same player he was 8 years ago. I think a change of scenery could help Chamberlain develop, as I do personally believe he has potential to kick on from the level he's been performing at for years now. He hasn't actually developed, hopefully if he comes here he can change that. Wilshere is another example, yes he gets injured a lot but, the media and Arsenal fans were getting their pants wet over him years ago, and he hasn't kicked on one bit. It's funny because they were supposed to be known for 'bringing in youth'. Calum Chambers is another one that probably won't amount to jack shit.

[El Rojo]

Forget Brexit, who'll win Ox-it?

[Jairzinho]

He will be a welcome addition to the squad and can do a job.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not particularly good at tackling, or passing, and doesn't score any goals. Another jobbing midfielder whose best attribute is running around. Oh, and being injured.

[Jairzinho]

He's played meaningful Champions League matches for Arsenal, ffs. He's not some Championship player. 

 

Well, not yet anyway.

[Bjornebye]

Show me what I'm missing

 

 

[Red House]

He didn't ask for what Chamberlain is missing.

[chacha shakoor]

But what is Paredes missing?

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

What is our scouting department missing?

[chacha shakoor]

What is our scouting department missing?

Southamptons scouting department

[dickie mint]

But what is Paredes missing?

 

Johnny Depp.

[Lee909]

But what is Paredes missing?

Ambition and looking for more than a big pay day in Russia

[easytoslip]

Hope not myself but it's not for me to question Klopp , massive wages too for what he has to offer.