disgruntled_bear 157 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Juventus are considering using Gianluigi Buffon and Felipe Melo as bait in order to lure Robin van Persie away from Arsenal.Reports in Italy suggest that the Turin giants are gearing up for a full scale attack on the transfer market this summer, with Van Persie, Fernando Torres, and Edin Dzeko topping their list of targets.However, with Juventus unlikely to be in the Champions League next season, it’s unlikely that Torres would be tempted into a move, and Dzeko would fetch a figure close to £30million.Therefore the Old Lady see the Gunners forward as the most realistic prospect, and with Arsene Wenger in desperate need for a goalkeeper and defensive midfielder, the Italians feel that their offer of Buffon and Melo could just tempt the Frenchman into parting with one of his prized assets.http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-transfer-news-Juventus-to-offer-Gianluigi-Buffon-and-Felipe-Melo-as-bait-for-Robin-Van-Persie-article401275.htmlIf this is true.... Deal,Deal,Deal!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Would all depend on who arsenal brought in to replace him. And i dont think Buffon Would leave at his age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLUWDC 1 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Definitely, Arsenal need a top class goalie and defensive mid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Song is top class IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappa 24 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I'd turn that down and buy Akinfeev/Neuer/Adler/Diego Lopez and then bring in someone like Flamini. I reckon Lee Cattermole could do a job for Arsenal in DM. No point getting in a goalie and a DM, which they badly need, and then end up badly needing a world-class striker. Doesn't make sense to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I'd turn that down and buy Akinfeev/Neuer/Adler/Diego Lopez and then bring in someone like Flamini. I reckon Lee Cattermole could do a job for Arsenal in DM. No point getting in a goalie and a DM, which they badly need, and then end up badly needing a world-class striker. Doesn't make sense to me.Agree mate, i dont think Buffon would move from Jueve if im being honest. And i see no reason why Song cant keep that DM Place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappa 24 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Juventus see Robin Van Persie as a more realistic target than Edin Dzeko? I highly doubt Van Persie would be willing to leave Arsenal atm and Dzeko would love to play in Italy, albeit for AC Milan, but he's still a far more realistic target than RVP is. Juventus are a state. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangers4eva 12 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Can't see Wenger letting go of Van Persie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Hahaha what a steal for Arsenal if this happens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty657 1 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Buffon is top class but getting on, and Melo has hardly set Turin alight, has he?I reckon Juve would be getting the better deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappa 24 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I'd turn that down and buy Akinfeev/Neuer/Adler/Diego Lopez and then bring in someone like Flamini. I reckon Lee Cattermole could do a job for Arsenal in DM. No point getting in a goalie and a DM, which they badly need, and then end up badly needing a world-class striker. Doesn't make sense to me.Agree mate, i dont think Buffon would move from Jueve if im being honest. And i see no reason why Song cant keep that DM Place.Good shout with Song, didnae even think of him. He's been top class this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Van Persie is overrated, if you get the chance to sign a Worldclass goalkeeper plus a defensive mid like Melo it's a no-brainer. He's already tied up Chamakh to take the striking role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose andy 1 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Cant see wenger letting van persie go imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 20,048 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Buffon getting on? He's only 32, and he's a goalkeeper. That's about 5 or 6 league titles Arsenal could win if they finally had a great keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 20,048 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Also to those saying Buffon wouldn't leave, he wanted to leave before the Calciopoli scandal, saying he wanted a new challenge. The only reason he didn't was because Juve having to fight their way back up to Serie A WAS a new challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Felipe Melo is overrated aswell, I don't think he's all that good a player at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatPirateHooker 141 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Buffon is NOT getting on a bit... hes only 32 ffs and as a keeper is probably in his prime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgersbear 3,225 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Van Persie is overrated, if you get the chance to sign a Worldclass goalkeeper plus a defensive mid like Melo it's a no-brainer. He's already tied up Chamakh to take the striking role.Van persie isn't overrated. Hes class.No thanks, this deal would be shite. Not worth it. Melo isn't that good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty657 1 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Shit I was thinking Buffon was older for some reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Arsenal definitely need a top class GK. Buffon would be perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wutangster 38 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Cant see Arsenal letting Van Peris go. Buffon would be a class signing for them if he wanted to leave as they need a top class (or even better than they have) keeper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpherson888 0 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Melo has been atrocious this season.And why would Van Persie want to go to a team who arent in the champions league.Load of paper pish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 941 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Definitely, Arsenal need a top class goalie and defensive mid. A top defensive mid is what they need.Felipe Melo isn't that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLUWDC 1 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Melo isn't a bad player. The only time I've seen him play was the Confederations Cup and at the start of the season where Juve were beating Roma and Lazio away. Obviously Juve have went right down since then and I haven't watched them for months. It will just be the typical summer at Arsenal anyway. Clearly needing new players but Arsene not bringing any in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangeclement 619 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Would rather they brought in Adler or Neuer tbh and a big No to Melo thanks , Song is a better player than him IMO and Melo wouldn't be able to adjust to the pace of the EPL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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