Non-Arsenal Transfers Thread: January 2020

[Pepes blue pill]

Nothing to be done about that, really. It's a direct result of the Premier League being an enjoyable product. More interest = bigger TV deals, more merchandise = bigger profit = bigger ability to spend = bigger demand from fellow English teams.

Its more about how well marketed it is compared to everywhere else

 

[Juan Matas Beard]

Think we’ve smashed it if the Jude Bellingham stories are true. Pogba-esque potential.

 

[Sydney-Gooner]

Wtf are we doing? If what Banter says is correct and he's the next Pogba we should be matching it and sending him back to Birmingham on loan for the next 18 months. He'd fit in nicely with the young team we're building.

 

[Dutch D]

Wtf are we doing? If what Banter says is correct and he's the next Pogba we should be matching it and sending him back to Birmingham on loan for the next 18 months. He'd fit in nicely with the young team we're building.

Our squad is in such shambles that we can't afford to park €35m elsewhere for 18 months, even if we do need to keep an eye out for smart future purchases.

 

[Bloodbather]

Its more about how well marketed it is compared to everywhere else

That's a factor, but it's more the aura of the league. The atmosphere and the particular style of football just isn't the same in other leagues. Even at its weakest, PL was more enjoyable for me to follow than other leagues.

 

[Malky]

Our squad is in such shambles that we can't afford to park €35m elsewhere for 18 months, even if we do need to keep an eye out for smart future purchases.

As much as the future star he could potentially be, like you said, we simply don't have the finances, or are in the right position with a squad needing rebuilt, to spend £30M on a 16 year old, that may, or may not, fulfill his massive potential.

 

[Juan Matas Beard]

Wtf are we doing? If what Banter says is correct and he's the next Pogba we should be matching it and sending him back to Birmingham on loan for the next 18 months. He'd fit in nicely with the young team we're building.

I don't even know why we would loan potentially our best midfielder back to Birmingham.

 

[Pepes blue pill]

That's a factor, but it's more the aura of the league. The atmosphere and the particular style of football just isn't the same in other leagues. Even at its weakest, PL was more enjoyable for me to follow than other leagues.

Atmosphere is better in loads of leagues and by miles as well

 

[A_G]

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

His goal scoring record are not that impressive but Sp**s desperately need striker

 

[Bloodbather]

Atmosphere is better in loads of leagues and by miles as well

I disagree, and judging by the numbers many other people do as well. It's a matter of taste, can't just throw out "it's just better marketing" as the reason for the success of a product that doesn't suit your tastes.

(By atmosphere I wasn't referring to the fans by the way - if you took it that way. Being Turkish I know very well that there are far more passionate, interesting crowds elsewhere.)

 

[Pepes blue pill]

I disagree, and judging by the numbers many other people do as well. It's a matter of taste, can't just throw out "it's just better marketing" as the reason for the success of a product that doesn't suit your tastes.

firstly thats why I used the word MORE, kinda of implies its not the only reason, thats all

and you are seriously biased if you think the atmosphere in other leagues isnt better

and wtf are you on about 'my tastes' prem is my fav league, im just not biased to think its a superior product or if other leagues had a marketing we had they wouldnt be as big etc

 

[Bloodbather]

firstly thats why I used the word MORE, kinda of implies its not the only reason, thats all

and you are seriously biased if you think the atmosphere in other leagues isnt better

and wtf are you on about 'my tastes' prem is my fav league, im just not biased to think its a superior product or if other leagues had a marketing we had they wouldnt be as big etc

Of course I am "biased" - so are you. That's what having an opinion is.

Marketing isn't the reason why I like PL over the other leagues, and neither is it for you. You are grossly overstating its relevance.

PL has a ton of qualities that make it unique - it's the current incarnation of the oldest league in the world, its clubs are the oldest clubs in the world, the stadiums and pitches are set up differently than elsewhere with crowds being near the pitch, the way crowds react to the game is unique compared to the rest of the world, the style of football is very dynamic and athletic, and mid-table/low-table teams are more interesting compared to other leagues. Throw all that on top of having always been one of the leagues with the highest level of player quality, you get a great product.

Another significant factor is that English is the most popular second language in the world, it's easier for non-English people to connect with the players, announcers, fans and even become a part of communities related to the league and its teams, yours truly being an example.

 

[Pepes blue pill]

Of course I am "biased" - so are you. That's what having an opinion is.

No it's not stopped reading here

Bias would be me saying Arsenal are a better team than liverpool simply because I support arsenal

Me saying liverpool is better than Arsenal would not be bias as we all know that they are a better team atm

 

[Pepes blue pill]

You know how much it is meant to be for?

 

[Bloodbather]

No it's not stopped reading here

I will respond to you via private message so as to not derail the thread any longer.

 

[A_G]

You know how much it is meant to be for?

Around €30m is what I’ve seen

 

[Sydney-Gooner]

...Özil v Payet 2020 edition, it is!

Why was he sold in the first place?

 

[GDeep™]

Why was he sold in the first place?

He wanted to go back, family/personal reasons as well as love for Marseille.

 

[Gooner416]

Our squad is in such shambles that we can't afford to park €35m elsewhere for 18 months, even if we do need to keep an eye out for smart future purchases.

I mean didn't we do this with Saliba? Obviously for 12 months instead.