Friday, April 19, 2024

Arsenal think £16m midfield target is too expensive

Goal.com claims that Arsenal are lining up a move for Portuguese midfielder Miguel Veloso as a possible replacement for Mathieu Flamini, but may be deterred by the high price tag put on the star.

Rumours have strongly linked the London club with a move for the Sporting Lisbon ace, with many seeing the Portuguese midfielder as a direct replacement for Mathieu Flamini who left the Emirates Stadium earlier this summer.

Veloso is renowned for his superb technique on the ball and despite his style of play differing from Flamini Arsene Wenger believes the midfielder will easily fill in the role Flamini used to play.

On top of this Veloso is also very versatile and able to play in defence; a position which Wenger himself has admitted his team are short on.

Veloso is believed to be ready to leave Portugal for a new challenge, and a move to Arsenal would present the Sporting midfielder with his wishes.

At the age of 22 Veloso, the Lisbon star is just the right age for Wenger but, with £16 million being the figure quoted in the press Wenger may see himself priced out of a move for the Portuguese ace.

Veloso is set to be involved in Portugal’s Euro 2008 campaign, and the players performances in the tournament could also dictate the price he leaves for.

However, with other Premiership and La Liga clubs said to be interested, it is unlikely Veloso’s price-tag will lower significantly.

[Source: Goal.com]

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  • Yinka

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    Song can replace flamini not toure. Song only need to be more faster in distributing ball. Toure shd remain in his position

  • Yinka

    0 0

    Toure can play flamini’s role while wenger looks 4 anoda cetral mid

  • Cobain

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    Kolo Toure wouldntt be good to fill in for Flamini.. His our best defender and if he would fill in we need to buy another defender to fill in for him at the back. And arsenal right now dont have much money. They have to pay back the money for the emirates stadium being built. I personally Miguel Veloso would fill in good. But other clubs like Man u are going for him and other big clubs we cannot compete with the bids they are going to put in. But we could go for Yaya Toure.. Big clubs like man u and shiz are not going for him and y.toure said he love to play alongside his brother. So we could get him cheaper then Veloso and his strong, gotta bit of skill in him, And also hlebs going so were gna get a bit of money out of that so buy yaya toure and he probs be cheaper then barca buyin hleb. So we earn some money off the whole deal and we get a good replacement for flamini.. kolo toures brother. Its just my opinion outa the whole flamini replacement situation.

  • David O

    0 0

    My fellow Gunners – I think we all want the best for our team and who would have ever thought Arsenal was going to hold on to first place through 3/4 of the season? I agree with a lot of you, Arsenal needs to spend the money and in deed they will because they have it. However, I think it is about chemistry and balance. Arsenal’s weakest area is in the midfield and defense. Miguel would be a tremendous aquisition, along with David Silva or David Villa. All three are experienced players with minutes under their belt. I also agree, Toure is at his best when playing defense.

  • Charles Nyekanyeka

    0 0

    What do you mean too much? I think Arsenal has to spend to get the best for the team. Arsenal should not just be for raising these lads and later these big eagles snatches already well baked cakes!!!!

    I think Miguel and Hleb can be a best pair. If you have watched Miguel accurate passing and Hleb ability to hold on to the ball without mistakes, that will be the beauty of Arsenal ever in Europe and we can rule.

    Just imagine of this dream team;

    David Villa ..>>>>>> Adebayor

    Rosiscky >>> Fabregas >>>> Miguel >>>> Hleb

    Sagna >>>> Toure >>> Gallas >>>> Clichy

    Might Manuel Amunia

  • onyeneke

    0 0

    for Gods sake Wenger has to pay big to get good players.we have to win the league next season.up GUNNERS

  • Dapo

    0 0

    I tink we shuld defnitely get veloso nd nasri, they wuld make an excellent replacement 4 flam nd hleb. nd as 4 toure i luv him to remain a central def, as he can captain a sinkin ship.

  • anini

    0 0

    you guys can dream on. with three other prem clubs scouting velosso and an appearance in euro 2008 looming, i doubt if his price tag will be anywhere near what arsenal can afford, oh! sorry, what wenger can afford. dream on.

  • Efosa

    0 0

    what about Lilian Thuram?

  • Efosa

    0 0

    No need 4 who’s 2 b converted 2 what n were.Song has played more as a central defender more than his natural position n he has done a great job @ it too BUT dat doesn’t make him a betta defender than Kolo.I’d luv 2 see a Veloso beside Fab,Rosicky n Nasri,Adebayor n (Eduardo or V.P or Walcott or ????).dats my view,and in defence;Sagna,Senderos,Clichy n Toure(C)…….21 gun salutin’ u dig!!!!!!

  • piresd

    0 0

    we need taller player. Last season the first team was:

    almunia
    sagna toure gallas clichy
    eboue flamini fabregas hleb
    edu/van/ adebayor

    at least 9 of those players are under six feet. That’s the ENTIRE back line, the goalkeeper and the midfield all under 6 feet!!!. Compare this to the old wenger teams, where virtually everyone was over 6 feet, apart from players like pires and lungberg. We need some height… no more short players wenger… please!

  • Arsenal101

    0 0

    has any1 realised, both Veloso and Aquelani (two centre mids we have been linked with recently) both take a realy good freekick, and corners.

    When Van Persie or Rosicky doesnt play we only have Toure or Fabrigas taking them. This is probably a pointless thing, just stating it.

  • Arsenal101

    0 0

    Toure would be good in midfield as he has all the right qulities needed for the position, but Velso is a class player, have watched him play a number of times and he is far better than Flamini was. Toure or Gallas both need somone taller than them in defence, because they cant play against the high ball aswell. (ie: Chelsea away, were our season was sort of lost).

    If we dont get Veloso then put in Toure and get in a solid defender. I also think Song will play the role well aswell, but Veloso has the all round game.

  • jean lu pooty

    0 0

    oh man first off edukenya u need a reality check fabs not listed in your first team makes you look a donkeys tit n ur dreams are but the end result of the argument as to why it is illegal to marry your siblings and toure as stated earlier playing cm is unlikly just aint got the engine now his brother i was first championing this idea i am starting to sway a little and although he could fit i believe veloso would be a tighter fit but a great center back is a necessity along with nasri and maybe one more good midfielder and hlebs stays we are good

  • scottpuffin

    0 0

    I’m going to have to agree with Gun_1 on this one, Toure is not a midfielder and never will be. Next you’ll all be telling me Diaby will be a good centre midfielder.

  • Gun_1

    0 0

    **converted to a defender

  • Gun_1

    0 0

    When will people realise that Kolo cannot and never will play in a midfield role regularly. The reason for this is his lack of stamina.

    This is the reason he was converted there by Arsene in the first place. There is no point even discussing it really…will never happen.

  • edu,kenya

    0 0

    Toure @ dm wil b so effective ithink the prof should note this.and why not cash in on ade and bring on villa. chek my dream team. almunia,sagna,clichy,gallas,kompany,kolo,rosicky,nasri,villa,rvp,vela

  • haariiis

    0 0

    where has it quotes of ‘arsene wenger beleiving he can fill flamoneys’s role’ thats bullshit he ant even sed that, i hope he looks closer to home for a def mid not abroad!!!!

  • bds

    0 0

    arsenal must spend money for great defender. Arsenal need for tall man (big man) because alwals lose for air ball from right/left side corner. please buy like rio ferdinand or john terry… buy.. lucio from bayern munich and kolo toure can fulfil in flamini position.

  • AALIMILILORY

    0 0

    Try to by the player

  • RVP11

    0 0

    yeah….and who will play at the defense?toure is our best defender. So I think spend the money!!!

  • khalsa_gunnerz

    0 0

    why not our own KOLO toure for def mid?? comparing him with flamini..

    passing abbility: almost the same
    technically superior: toure
    tackling abilities: toure (from his defending experiences)
    going forward: toure (much better i reckon)
    outmuscling opponents: toure
    energy level: almost the same
    heading abilities: toure
    passion for the team: toure

    and he used to play in this role before and has the experience to play at the top level and he rarely gets injured
    plus he has some quick feet too and has more of a footballing brains than flamini.. i think by giving toure this role, opponents will find it hard to break us down..let alone outmuscling us in midfield..
    i really think toure is not the typical central defender we need.. if we can get a tall ball clearing defender perhaps someone like kompany, then i think toure should be pushed to central midfield.. with song a good cover for both roles

    what u guys think of this?

  • khalsa_gunnerz

    0 0

    why not our own KOLO toure for def mid?? comparing him with flamini..

    passing abbility: almost the same
    technically superior: toure
    tackling abilities: toure (from his defending experiences)
    going forward: toure (much better i reckon)
    outmuscling opponents: toure
    energy level: almost the same
    heading abilities: toure
    passion for the team: toure

    and he used to play in this role before and has the experience to play at the top level and he rarely gets injured
    plus he has some quick feet too and has more of a footballing brains than flamini.. i think by giving toure this role, opponents will find it hard to break us down..let alone outmuscling us in midfield..
    i really think toure is not the typical central defender we need.. if we can get a tall ball clearing defender perhaps someone like kompany, then i think toure should be pushed to central midfield.. with song a good cover for both roles

    what u guys think of this?

  • RVP11

    0 0

    yeah….and who will play at the defense?toure is our best defender. So I think spend the money!!!

  • AALIMILILORY

    0 0

    Try to by the player

  • bds

    0 0

    arsenal must spend money for great defender. Arsenal need for tall man (big man) because alwals lose for air ball from right/left side corner. please buy like rio ferdinand or john terry… buy.. lucio from bayern munich and kolo toure can fulfil in flamini position.

  • haariiis

    0 0

    where has it quotes of ‘arsene wenger beleiving he can fill flamoneys’s role’ thats bullshit he ant even sed that, i hope he looks closer to home for a def mid not abroad!!!!

  • edu,kenya

    0 0

    Toure @ dm wil b so effective ithink the prof should note this.and why not cash in on ade and bring on villa. chek my dream team. almunia,sagna,clichy,gallas,kompany,kolo,rosicky,nasri,villa,rvp,vela

  • Gun_1

    0 0

    When will people realise that Kolo cannot and never will play in a midfield role regularly. The reason for this is his lack of stamina.

    This is the reason he was converted there by Arsene in the first place. There is no point even discussing it really…will never happen.

  • Gun_1

    0 0

    **converted to a defender

  • scottpuffin

    0 0

    I’m going to have to agree with Gun_1 on this one, Toure is not a midfielder and never will be. Next you’ll all be telling me Diaby will be a good centre midfielder.

  • jean lu pooty

    0 0

    oh man first off edukenya u need a reality check fabs not listed in your first team makes you look a donkeys tit n ur dreams are but the end result of the argument as to why it is illegal to marry your siblings and toure as stated earlier playing cm is unlikly just aint got the engine now his brother i was first championing this idea i am starting to sway a little and although he could fit i believe veloso would be a tighter fit but a great center back is a necessity along with nasri and maybe one more good midfielder and hlebs stays we are good

  • Arsenal101

    0 0

    Toure would be good in midfield as he has all the right qulities needed for the position, but Velso is a class player, have watched him play a number of times and he is far better than Flamini was. Toure or Gallas both need somone taller than them in defence, because they cant play against the high ball aswell. (ie: Chelsea away, were our season was sort of lost).

    If we dont get Veloso then put in Toure and get in a solid defender. I also think Song will play the role well aswell, but Veloso has the all round game.

  • Arsenal101

    0 0

    has any1 realised, both Veloso and Aquelani (two centre mids we have been linked with recently) both take a realy good freekick, and corners.

    When Van Persie or Rosicky doesnt play we only have Toure or Fabrigas taking them. This is probably a pointless thing, just stating it.

  • piresd

    0 0

    we need taller player. Last season the first team was:

    almunia
    sagna toure gallas clichy
    eboue flamini fabregas hleb
    edu/van/ adebayor

    at least 9 of those players are under six feet. That’s the ENTIRE back line, the goalkeeper and the midfield all under 6 feet!!!. Compare this to the old wenger teams, where virtually everyone was over 6 feet, apart from players like pires and lungberg. We need some height… no more short players wenger… please!

  • Efosa

    0 0

    No need 4 who’s 2 b converted 2 what n were.Song has played more as a central defender more than his natural position n he has done a great job @ it too BUT dat doesn’t make him a betta defender than Kolo.I’d luv 2 see a Veloso beside Fab,Rosicky n Nasri,Adebayor n (Eduardo or V.P or Walcott or ????).dats my view,and in defence;Sagna,Senderos,Clichy n Toure(C)…….21 gun salutin’ u dig!!!!!!

  • Efosa

    0 0

    what about Lilian Thuram?

  • anini

    0 0

    you guys can dream on. with three other prem clubs scouting velosso and an appearance in euro 2008 looming, i doubt if his price tag will be anywhere near what arsenal can afford, oh! sorry, what wenger can afford. dream on.

  • Dapo

    0 0

    I tink we shuld defnitely get veloso nd nasri, they wuld make an excellent replacement 4 flam nd hleb. nd as 4 toure i luv him to remain a central def, as he can captain a sinkin ship.

  • onyeneke

    0 0

    for Gods sake Wenger has to pay big to get good players.we have to win the league next season.up GUNNERS

  • Charles Nyekanyeka

    0 0

    What do you mean too much? I think Arsenal has to spend to get the best for the team. Arsenal should not just be for raising these lads and later these big eagles snatches already well baked cakes!!!!

    I think Miguel and Hleb can be a best pair. If you have watched Miguel accurate passing and Hleb ability to hold on to the ball without mistakes, that will be the beauty of Arsenal ever in Europe and we can rule.

    Just imagine of this dream team;

    David Villa ..>>>>>> Adebayor

    Rosiscky >>> Fabregas >>>> Miguel >>>> Hleb

    Sagna >>>> Toure >>> Gallas >>>> Clichy

    Might Manuel Amunia

  • David O

    0 0

    My fellow Gunners – I think we all want the best for our team and who would have ever thought Arsenal was going to hold on to first place through 3/4 of the season? I agree with a lot of you, Arsenal needs to spend the money and in deed they will because they have it. However, I think it is about chemistry and balance. Arsenal’s weakest area is in the midfield and defense. Miguel would be a tremendous aquisition, along with David Silva or David Villa. All three are experienced players with minutes under their belt. I also agree, Toure is at his best when playing defense.

  • Cobain

    0 0

    Kolo Toure wouldntt be good to fill in for Flamini.. His our best defender and if he would fill in we need to buy another defender to fill in for him at the back. And arsenal right now dont have much money. They have to pay back the money for the emirates stadium being built. I personally Miguel Veloso would fill in good. But other clubs like Man u are going for him and other big clubs we cannot compete with the bids they are going to put in. But we could go for Yaya Toure.. Big clubs like man u and shiz are not going for him and y.toure said he love to play alongside his brother. So we could get him cheaper then Veloso and his strong, gotta bit of skill in him, And also hlebs going so were gna get a bit of money out of that so buy yaya toure and he probs be cheaper then barca buyin hleb. So we earn some money off the whole deal and we get a good replacement for flamini.. kolo toures brother. Its just my opinion outa the whole flamini replacement situation.

  • Yinka

    0 0

    Toure can play flamini’s role while wenger looks 4 anoda cetral mid

  • Yinka

    0 0

    Song can replace flamini not toure. Song only need to be more faster in distributing ball. Toure shd remain in his position

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