Quote (Mr_Mill @ Aug 17 2013 10:46am)
As far as I know he wasn't happy with the way he was treated, lost his captaincy the day Ibra came (I think it was for ibra) and hardly played.
A fit Sakho> a fit mertesacker, and vermaelen is still out with a big injury.
Right about captaincy, but I don't think he felt "needed" at PSG and i'm pretty sure he wants to be a first choice centreback, to whatever clubs he decides to join. Could be trouble with the players, if his next destination is Arsenal.
I agree that Sakho would be a greater choice in many aspects, but to split up a partnership with Koscielny and Mertesacker, right now, when they're doing great, can be crucial towards the season, could be the same history as last season.
I didn't know Vermaelen wasn't fit yet, but he will be back soon, right?
- Right now I think a holding midfielder is far more important and maybe a world class striker. Giroud is doing great and is in great form, but i'm not sure if he can be up with the best boys and I think Arsenal needs just that.