Are You Happy With Adebayor Transfer?

Only if we use the funds to bring in one or two new signings. I know it won't happen, but I'd love to get the Flamster back.

personally, i think it is for the best, wouldn't you rather have a player who is committed to the club ? However, please correct me if im wrong, i believe adebayor gives us another dimension in attack and would be hard to replace. I have not seen much of huntelaar and chamakh, but will they be able to give us the same? i guess in the end, arsene knows!

He had enormous potential and fulfilled that for one season. But you have to say that the mark of a true champion is never to think you're the big I am until you've done it consistently season after season. This guy started thinking he was a cross between Ronaldo/Henry/Robinho after having one good season. This will be a fantastic piece of business by Arsene - again. I'd be flabbergasted if he doesn't invest in 2 players once Ade goes.

I am quite unhappy about this Adebayor transfer story. He has been an important player for us but most fans have been unable to forgive his antics of last summer. I believe this lack of support had a very negative effect on his output all through last season. I wish he would stay and fight to regain the fans' support once more. But I doubt very much that will happen now. My only hope now is that we do not regret this sale down the road. I really hate to see Ade go.

as a city fan I am somewhat concerned at this transfer, not from the arsenal point of view, but from the point of view that is "where the bloody ell is he gonna play with 9 other strikers on the books" i think this is purely a token signing from our arabs, we were after eto'o (african player of the year 3 years running in the early 2000's) and now were after the next best thing (current african footballer of the year) as I guess the arabs didnt see drogba as a viable option. anyways, good to see van persie signing a contract for you guys (would have preffered him in a city shirt) cos that guy is class and didnt want him to go abroad like some of the other european stars making their name in the prem. keep up the good work, and lets hope for a city arsenal 1-2 in the league this year cos I dont like chelski, I obviously hate man yooo and mancs hate scousers anyway sothat rules out liverpool

I am ecstatic with this transfer. After watching this guy's laziness on the field and limitless offsides combined with his stinky attitude and elephant's first touch - I am so happy. Does anyone remember how this guy used to run around in his first and Arsenal's final season at Highbury? He came off the bench and ran like the wind. He was enthusiastic. Now he lopes because his first team place is not under threat since Thierry left us. Selling him for insane cash is great business. Just watch him run his a$$ off for City because he will have competition for places with Robinho, Santa Cruz, Tevez and Bellamy to name a few. Id rather see RVP Edu Bendtner and Vela get a run anyway.

Apparently Luis Fabiano is available for less than what we're getting for Adebayor. Now that's a great player!

It's too late for him to do a turnaround now coz there's no way the fans will accept him back after knowing what's happening. He'll definitely join City but don't be surprised if a Spanish or Italian club come about last minute - I suspect he's waiting for Beyonce's booty call (i.e. Milan).

What do we do if Milan do come in for him but offer us less money ? If they know Ade is desperate to join them, does that mean they have the bargaining power ? I am living with the hope that 1. They don't want him and 2. They will be unable to match the terms of contract that City are offering him.

You are right shewore. The truth of the matter is that Leornado doesn't rate him. That might be a blessing in disguise for Ade, an the Milan fans are alot less tolerant than us. If he turns in his usual performances for them, they will riot and demand he be transferred. Hopefully, not back yo us !

I read he is worried about the perception of his move in Togo. Laughable really... he has no qualms personally with dropping down a level for cash, but has second thoughts about what others think about it.

Adebayor & Eboue for Pato?

It's never too late to shut up and work your arse off. Look at Bendtner and Eboue for examples, if for some godforsaken reason he ends up staying all he needs to do is put the work in and keep his head down.

I can't say I'm happy because I find it sad that he didn't turn out to be what AW and we all hoped for. But I'm satisfied and incredibly annoyed at his stalling. I want this deal done and dusted asap. Officially Man City control his work status in England now because he was granted a work permit in Manchester yesterday to work for City. He can no longer work for Arsenal unless Arsenal go thru the process of getting him another work permit to play for us. The permit he had with Arsenal is now null and void. The permit actually belongs to the club, not the player. The Guardian says Ade's stalling because he's worried about the reaction back home in Togo since he's leaving a club that's very popular in Africa to a club of smaller stature that will give him a bigger salary. His fans in Africa will see him going to a smaller club just for money. It just shows you how disappointed he is that he couldn't get a big club to sign him, esp. with his ridiculous wage demands. It shows you how incredibly stupid he's been to listen to his representatives who've convinced him he's a world class striker that all the top clubs want. It doesn't surprise me in the least that his agents have peddled him to Man Utd and Utd haven't shown an ounce of interest, even with that 80m gift from Madrid in Ferguson's pocket. This is a story of a striker who's been publicly campaigning to be sold to a big club outside England -- Milan or Barca automatic target for those two world class clubs to break the bank for him. He really believed he would easily get a deal with them because his massive ego told him he was that level of quality. If either one of those clubs had bid for him, Ade would not be hesitating and worrying about what they think in Togo because those are big name clubs. But Man City -- regardless of the money they're offering him -- is not a big name club. And that doesn't look good to his fans in Africa. This just proves what Ade thinks of Arsenal -- as a stepping stone to what he believes to be the "really prestigious" clubs in Europe. He's been publicly campaigning for the move for 2 seasons now. He even admitted in the Italian press (before our CL qf with Roma) that he was in constant contact with Galliani at Milan. Now that he finds himself as a target for only one club, a lowly one with lots of money, his massive, greedy ego is confused as to what to do. He did provide some qualities we need but mentally he left Arsenal some time ago. And unlike RVP, Eboue and Bendtner, he's done nothing to win back fan support. A player of character would bust his a-s-s to win back the fans. Fans are not rigid in their thinking, they can forgive quite easily if a player shows he's really trying. But Ade thought all he had to do was kiss the badge in an insincere gesture, making us even more disgusted.

Personally, I think he's passed the point of no return. If it is true he is worried about public perception (and that really is a very big 'if' where any media outlet is concerned) then he's more deluded than I thought. The damage is already done, we all already know of his character. Let's have it right, most footballers and most people are greedy, but there are boundaries of taste and Adebayor is so far gone now that he has lost all touch with reality. Greed has blinded him to the point that he is incapable of even the slightest etiquette or diplomacy. His attempts to whore himself have been given short shrift, I believe he started to negotiate with City believing Milan would intervene in desperation. He's dug himself a hole now, we're about to witness what could have been an excellent career nosedive. This time next year he will be looking for another club again. Anelka mk II.

A lot of the blame on Ade ' engineering ' a move must be placed on his agent, Stephane Courbis. He is probably the only person who wants Ade to go to City more than I do.

So if this deal falls through, are we left with some expensive dead wood? If he was to stay at Arsenal then a period of serious retrospection is required by him and a show of maturity (and intelligence) to recover his reputation. From what has been suggested earlier, I fear that this is beyond him. I would rather he didn’t go to another Premiership club but I think we must hope that the City deal goes through, however we stand. If his ego won’t accept Manchester City then his performances next season will be as disappointing as the last.

Great post Jaelle - his performances are inversely related to his pay anyway, he'll be god awful with more money! Ownz - no question, he is well beyond the point of return.

I had secretly hoped for a miracle this summer - that Ade would a random moment of enlightenment, realise his errors, dump his agent as Arsh did, and start working his ass off for us again. Now, I can't wait for him to be off. Every other Arsenal player has shown nothing but commitment this summer, and there is a really positive vibe coming from the club. We may only have spent a relatively modest amount of money thus far on transfers, but everyone at the club, except for Ade, seems happy to be there. The nation is writing us off as challengers for silverware, and are questioning our ability to even stay in the top 4 - just the way we like it. Our squad seems commited, and I for one don't doubt their quality, we can enjoy our football without too much preassure, and, as happened 2 seasons ago, we may find ourselves in with a shout for success. I really believe we could do something special this coming season, and the last thing our squad needs is an uncommitted, unhappy and unpopular player emitting negativity around the place, let's just be rid of him and have our squad as fully assembled as possible before we leave for Austria.

Let's also not forget that we are the 3rd team where Ade has had personality issues. At Monaco he was repeatedly benched due to conflicts with the manager and teammates. In the Togo national team, he's had constant conflicts with the manager and teammates as well -- there was the famous incident where the manager had to be physically restrained from assaulting him on the team bus.

To clarify: if that was Henry running through on goal, he would have passed the ball rather than go for himself.

***** him, he can ***** off to city for all I care, my granny would have put in more effort for us than he did last season.

Navydave, I think you’re right about Bendtner, if Ade goes then he might feel more able to express himself and that could mean a really good season from him coming up. By the way, a couple of great posts from you jaelle!

whats the point of Ade leaving if Wenger does not bring in a PROPER replacement eg Huntelaar,Fabiano etc,We missed out on Melo so who is the next target. am not a great fan of the Real Madrid,Man City or Chelsea mode of transfer but there is something to be said for quickly getting players in and proceed on pre season. Some may say its early but am not happy with our usual lethargy/or just plain absence in the Market. If we continue on this self destructive path am sorry.Does anybody really believe Wenger will splash 20m on Huntelaar? Transfer window is always so traumatic for the fans.

Wow, Ade isnt gettin much love on here! I wouldnt want to see Ade go. All I can say is that I hope the stories are not true, if they are I guess he can bounce.

Whoever said Leonardo may not want Adebayor at Milan, that is a non-issue, at Milan Galliani makes the signings. We know he was interested last summer, maybe this year he's not as impressed (same as us really) or they just don't want to pay what we're asking.

I keep getting visions of Ade kissing his Man City badge. He is just scored his first goal for City. It is January, and he has just scored a last minute equaliser in a 3rd round FA Cup tie at home to Wisbech Town. Eboue is on-loan at Wisbech, bit unfortunately it was his mistake which lead to the City goal.

how = who

The sooner this walking pooh stain is away from our great club, the better.

Adebarndooooor,Adebarndooooor,cost 25 million,and he can't score.

Arshavin is, in my personal opinion, the third best player in the world. We signed him.

Why do they want him gone? Ibrahomovic and maybe David Villa will be signed pretty soon. LD have you seen Eto'o's "Missed Chances" video? It is hilarius. I think he had 150 shots for his 30 goals.

No more defensive than Denilson, but he is a superb player.

to paul, where you shop doesnt matter, because in the end, its how you present yourself, a 500 dollar suit can look as good as a 5000 dollar suit, plus just because its harrods, doesnt mean they always sell proper presentable stuff. but my point is, a player worth 1/10th of CR7's price tag can just still play as well. Exhibit A: Dani alves costed barca around what, 20m? and how much did sagna costed us? out of the 2, im sure sagna is just as talented, if not better.

Time to do something about your nick then, eh Andy?

It`s Adebay-bye then?

Just wanted to point something out re Ade and AW that gets little recognition: AW took a trouble-making nobody spending his career on the bench at Monaco and made him into 25m striker, a player that many clubs in Europe would love to have. It's really quite amazing to have witnessed what AW did with Ade. We've seen it before with other players of course but AW's gifts as a molder and developer of raw players never cease to amaze me.

At least we wont get as stung with this transfer as the Henry one. Last year it was quoted he would be sold for 30m and now looks like he will be sold for 25. With Henry we turned down two 50m bids and sold him for a modest 16m after a season plagued with injury.

punkindrublic, isn't that New Zealand TV? Surely not the most reliable source ever... But the deal looks almost certain to go ahead anyway, so they'll claim the title of 'first to break the news'.

YES, YES, YES, YES! Who says wishes don't come True! AdeBye Bye has just Signed for Man City on a 5 year deal!!!!!

Now that Adebayor has left arsenal, we stand less of a chance of winning the Premier League. Adeabyor was the only person who can hold the ball upfront, Van Persie can not hold the ball, he's clumsy and slow when put under pressure, and You arsenal fans, Van Persie's you blue eyed boy, But you fail to realise that he's not as good as you see him too be, if you're thick enough to think that Van Persie will lead you to succes, then it's a joke, Chelsea FC are coming back strong, I saw them completely tear apart Inter Milan, Drogba and Anelka are twice more deadly than Van Persie, Now that Adebayor is gone, you lack a punch upfront, Arsenal FC has weakend, Manchester city has strenthened. It's sad actually, you arsenal fans treated him poorly, but deep down in your heart regret the way you treated him and know that you're attack is weak. Van Persie, Arshavin Upfront? compare that strike force to Drogba Anelka Upfront, Owen Rooney Upfront, come on guys, this is just going to be another trophiless season where we battle for 4th place.