Adebayor

Barcelona FC has reportedly send Arsenal FC a £30 mil bid for Emmanuel Adebayor and that's a take it or leave it offer. Adebayor will suit the Spanish game given the fact he is already known as the most difficult striker to play against in the EPL. The players in Spain are less physical than the EPL ones. So, imagine how he will bully them in La Liga.  Baptista is another strong player who has done well in the La Liga. What Guardiola will do is to play Adebayor up front to knock down balls for Messi or Henry (remember they do play 4-3-3) or try over powering the defenders and score.

A lot of Arsenal fans has already said to themselves that the initial £24 mil bid was already fantastic piece of business by Arsene Wenger. Something that we Arsenal fans have gotten used to isn't it?  Wenger turn a 'nobody' player into a superstar, and Wenger makes £15-20 mil. That's the usual story. Let's not let there be a repeat of a Henry and Vieira episode. The season before, they were worth £25-30 mil, however, we fight for them to stay and they did. Then they have a lousy final season for us either out of form or injured. And the next season, we sell them for a drop priced transfer by almost 40% of what was offered previously.

Arsenal should cash in now. £30 mil can do a lot for Arsenal be it spent in the transfer market or bolstering the club's financial status since the recent drop in property price will carry effects to the luxury apartments in Highbury. What more when most fans will find it hard to accept what Adebayor and his agent has done. 

How good Adebayor can be or will be should be left as history because he's really got a rotten attitude. Seems like nothing has changed? And it'll be bad for the team too. Look, there is no guarantee if he can repeat what he did last season. By then, Arsenal will not be able to ask for £30 mil for Adebayor. 

Adebayor wants to go to Milan while Arsenal wants to keep him - Gooner Talk

Milan scout said Adebayor wants to go to Milan but Arsenal wants to sell him to Barca due to player the club's interest in a certain Barca player or a double deal with Hleb.

It all make sense now.

Ade's agent negotiates new deal for Ade, probably demanding that 100k/week wages, right after a good season.

Wenger said, "Ade has a lot more to do if he is to become a great player". Probably because of what they are asking for. Honestly, its only one season and given the chances he has had, he probably should have scored more goals. No doubt about his effort for the team though.

So, his agent tries to engineer moves for Adebayor to other clubs whom are willing to pay him that wage and puts pressure on Arsenal too. Either way, he earns his commission, but just depends on how much he'll be getting.

I heard Arsenal have some interest in doing a double deal and possibly plus player with Barca and that is why the club prefers Barca. Ade wants Milan? Why? UEFA Cup football and what? reunion with Flamini? I thought he'd rather have a dance with Henry is Barca.

But lets be realistic. There is Messi, Henry, Ronaldinho & Eto'o in Barca. The last two may leave, but surely they will replace them with another good striker besides Adebayor and competition for place will be very fierce. Its different in Milan as the squad is aging.  Chances is Adebayor has a better chance to start over there than Nou Camp.

Honestly its not dooms day if Adebayor leaves. Especially if he is sold for the reported £25 mil. Adebayor has had a good season, but he is not necessarily irreplaceable. How many players are there whom are similar to Dennis Bergkamp or Thierry Henry? In fact, the answer is none. Each individual is different.

And after the retirement of Bergy and sale of Henry, Arsenal are still playing Champions League football instead of being a mid table club as suggested by so many pundits and especially Spurs fans.  Wenger always brings the best out of each player to fit into the team and he will do the same with whomever he is to buy should Adebayor leaves.

There has been several names linked to Arsenal while we hear daily news about Adebayor and Hleb going to Milan or Barcelona. Those players are all quality players but no player is perfect right? Here's the list (only those recently linked):

1.  David Villa - I like him, but Wenger did rule out buying him when he declared his interest in playing for Arsenal. Didn't Wenger deny that he'll buy Reyes? Hmm... think again.

2. Roque Santa Cruz - He's sharp and has EPL experience and has done well with a mid table team, Blackburn. Scored some hattricks last season too. To be able to play for Blackburn, he must be physical enough.

3. Samuel Eto'o - He is fantastic and will fit right into Arsenal. However, he's got injury problems with his knees though.

4. Obe. Martins - Good when he's on song, but has been a bit inconsistent over the season. Also has EPL experience, so he will find it easier to adapt too.

5.  Lucas Podolski - A good player who is mobile and able to pass and shoot very well, but I really don't see him coming to Arsenal next season.

Frankly, its too vaque to make any predictions who will come because Adebayor going to Barca is still rumours. But for that price, good money and it could be used to find an able replacement and maybe even used to bolster other areas.

Latest reports from Telegraph.co.uk said:

 The figure is said to be 32 million pounds. Now, Adebayor is growing up to be a great striker. However, he is NOT a great striker yet. We all know he has scored 24 goals for us in the EPL, yet has put so many easy chances to waste. For 32 million pounds, it will be a fantastic deal. Upon hearing the news, I thought that its all nonsense, but if it is true, then surely there is a reason behind it:

AC Milan is also tracking Shevchenko and Drogba. For 32 mil, AC Milan can easily buy either one of them if not for both. No doubt both are proven strikers and world class, but they are already at the peak of their career. And if they pay that money, they'd rather buy someone who is younger. Funny thing here is, they could  have easily sought after the services of David Villa who is more or less confirmed leaving Valencia, more lethal than Adebayor, young and available.

The other reason why Adebayor is a more suitable target is because other players like Villa, Sheva and Drogba will want to play in the Champions League, but AC Milan does not offer that next season. So, they try their luck with Adebayor? Will Adebayor trade for UEFA Cup next season?

Adebayor is definitely not worth that much of money, but who said Anelka was worth that much then? Everything is possible. However, its also the same news agency/newspaper who reported that "Nasri has signed for Arsenal" . 

Personally, I won't mind cashing in on Adebayor.