Gianluigi Buffon

[fabo]

Re: What about Buffon?

Not nearly as good these days though.

His wages would be sky high aswell so I doubt this rumour has any legs.

 

[darthwenger]

Re: What about Buffon?

What's the point? His best days are behind him and he is so injury prone and will still want a fair whack in wages especially if Juve are giving him away (why are they giving him away I ask myself)

We have (apart from Almunia) three decent young keepers at the club - why bring in another sick note who'll sit in the treatment room whilst being paid.

 

[TheCMT]

Re: What about Buffon?

I heard Juve are suffering from Financial crisis. SO they need to cut down wages would be good option to have both Fabianski and Chesny will learn a lot and he can still give about 5 years.

 

[HollandGooner]

Re: What about Buffon?

Still a quality keeper on his day, and possibility for a good amount

 

[USArsenal]

Re: What about Buffon?

Buffon can still be the best in the world or he can be a buffoon (see what i did there?). i have seen both from him since his return from injury this season.. he also doesnt appear to really care all that much anymore..

however, this is absolute and utter nonsense.. he wouldnt leave Italy IMO..

saw this today.. also a joke, but possibly more realistic than Buffon for free..

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/85/england/2011/03/31/2419654/report-arsenal-keen-on-wolfsburgs-diego-benaglio?synpar=yahoo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/85/engla ... npar=yahoo</a>

was decent in the WC and apparently playing well this season, but unless Wenger's planning on off-loading Fabianski and Almunia, this is a non-starter as well..

 

[CandysRoom]

Re: What about Buffon?

Great keeper but i question do we need him? If he were to come, i think we'd lose Szczesny.

Szczesny is at the level now. He's a good keeper and will become great with game time. I think we need a replacement for Almunia who will settle for being backup to Szczesny and Fabianski.

 

[DK Gooner]

Re: What about Buffon?

Was a great GK but have read that his recent form has been anything but inspiring. Even if he comes on a free, his wage demands and his injury history make me feel that we should avoid this one.

I've also read that we are interested in Blackpool's currently injured GK Matt Gilks. Not a star, but might make sense if it has already been decided that WS and Fabianski will fight it out for the number 1 spot. Was solid for the Tangerines at the start of the season and was good enough to get a Scotland call-up (GK is the only position where they seem to be blessed). He's also available on a free which is an advantage to Wenger and he is not Almunia which is an advantage to all of us.

 

[truth_hurts]

Re: What about Buffon?

Don't think we need a keeper anymore, let Szcesney grow into the role.

 

[Shue]

Re: What about Buffon?

We don't need a GK, come next season when we have Szczesny #1 and Fabianski #2 we'll be fine. It's a very rare and unfortunate instance to have both your 1 & 2 GKs out injured together.

 

[Bourne]

Re: What about Buffon?

This is just too good to be true.

 

[-vapour-]

Re: What about Buffon?

Not a chance will this happen. Wenger won't sign a keeper IMO. In fairness we don't really have a problem there as Fabianski and Szczesny have both shown themselves ready and able this season. It's just extremely unfortunate that both have since got injured.

Have you guys seen the latest 'keeper we have been linked with?

The one, the only, Ali Al Habsi. What a world class coup that would be...

Source: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6846139,00.html

 

[KY]

Re: What about Buffon?

Has ANYONE seen enough of Buffon in action lately to be able to make some sort of comment on whether he's still good enough? All that I've heard is that he's past it. I myself haven't seen enough(or rather, at all) of him to make any kind of comment but would appreciate the input...

 

[USArsenal]

Re: What about Buffon?

Has ANYONE seen enough of Buffon in action lately to be able to make some sort of comment on whether he's still good enough? All that I've heard is that he's past it. I myself haven't seen enough(or rather, at all) of him to make any kind of comment but would appreciate the input...

see my post above.. he has his "best in the world" moments, but those are coming less frequently these days.. still better than most keepers, but he isnt quite the same dominating keeper he used to be... (Note - I watch the Serie A regularly, and have seen probably 75% of Juve's games this season)

 

[AnthonyG]

Re: What about Buffon?

Never ever going to happen. Ever. Never.

Scribes looked at our GK injuries and starting making **** up.

 

[lee1001]

Re: What about Buffon?

Wages. Next.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Re: What about Buffon?

Juventus warn Arsenal off making summer move for Buffon

 

[kofigunner]

Re: What about Buffon?

Juventus warn Arsenal off making summer move for Buffon

These journalists! You would think we'd made an approach or are making one. The title should've been Juventus warns teams against Buffon move. Besides, with our two poles, we're not going to be getting another keeper. I think Wenger's and probably most of us are comfortable with what we have, as long as it's not Almunia.