The Godfather 72,437 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Young Arsenal striker Benik Afobe says Rangers are one of a number of clubs interested in taking him on loan.Afobe, an England Under-19 international, is currently sidelined with a hip injury but expects to return to fitness next month.The 18-year-old has been out since October but says the SPL side have made enquiries over when he will be fit to play again.“A lot of teams have been asking when I'll be fully fit again, including around 10 Championship clubs and Glasgow Rangers, plus a Premier League team,” Afobe told Sky Sports. “But I won't be going anywhere just yet due to my injury.“It depends what the club want to do really and I'm not sure what the boss wants to do, but I just want to focus on getting fit first.“My aim has always been to be break into the Arsenal first team because that is what I have wanted to do for the past ten years. But if the boss wants me to go out on loan for a few months then that would be good too.“Personally, I'd love to stay here at Arsenal because you learn so much from the first-team regulars on a daily basis, but we'll see how things go when I'm fully fit.”Described as a “pacy and direct” forward in his profile on Arsenal’s official website, Afobe is yet to make a competitive first team appearance for the English Premier League club.The London-born player spent part of last season in League One with Huddersfield Town, scoring eight goals in 32 appearances for the Terriers.Afobe's Arsenal team-mate Kyle Bartley is currently on a second loan spell at Rangers, making nine appearances this term. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Bartley back to them and this boy in replacement? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 An injured striker. Because you can never have too many Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,437 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 An injured striker. Because you can never have too many That's what I though, why teams are in for an injured striker is beyond me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 That's what I though, why teams are in for an injured striker is beyond me.There not thats whys there getting kept informed for when he is fit. Obviously they have watched him before he got injured. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 That's what I though, why teams are in for an injured striker is beyond me.Hip injury as well, probably a niggly thing that could take a while to fully get over. No chance we will be looking at him, been out for best part of 4 months, wil barely be fully fit by the end of the season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hip injury as well, probably a niggly thing that could take a while to fully get over. No chance we will be looking at him, been out for best part of 4 months, wil barely be fully fit by the end of the seasonAre you sure about that? It is Rangers we are talking about here. How many players have we signed over the years with "niggly" injuries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the brown brogue 1,922 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 No thanks. Why let another club use our facilities to get their young players match fit when we have our own youngsters kicking their heels waiting for a chance? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Are you sure about that? It is Rangers we are talking about here. How many players have we signed over the years with "niggly" injuries.Ok then. We still won't be near him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Looks like the under 19s must have a lot of tough games coming up Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudd 0 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 out injured at moment Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 It's not Robin Van PersieI am disappoint Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersAvA92 53 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 He's injured so there's no point, we need another striker in asap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights 2,526 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 probably a niggly thingRacist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Racist.I've already got my T shirt ready, with a big picture of my coupon on the front. Nae guilty Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcewan 1 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Another Arsenal loan player who would have to play in every match when fit?Not for me thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaapham 8 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 No chance,watched him a couple of times for Huddersfield and he's shite! Would be disappointed if this was true Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Suggested him last week or something. Didn't know he was injured though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy1094 3 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Seems to be good mates with Bartley, that's probably where it's come from.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfcfraserrfc 262 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Done a bit of research, seems like he could be a good player in the future. Maybe not an ideal short term solution though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Seems to be good mates with Bartley, that's probably where it's come from.... was about to post this. i spotted him on his twitter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocky Broon 207 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Afobe says the last time he played was in the Emirates Cup in the summer and he will be ready to play again at the end of January.I cant believe we would even consider a loan for this guy unless Wenger has made some kind of deal with us regards others and this is the favour he requires. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy1094 3 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Afobe says the last time he played was in the Emirates Cup in the summer and he will be ready to play again at the end of January.I cant believe we would even consider a loan for this guy unless Wenger has made some kind of deal with us regards others and this is the favour he requires.Unless it's us that's gone to Wenger and told him we'll help nurture and raise youth, if he'll help us out later with something/someone Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGIL OSTENSTADf 27 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I stay in huddersfield n saw afobe 4 times last season , never stuck out in league 1 so hed struggle way us imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnymate1690 660 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 wasv hoping this was vela never heard of the boy so cant comment Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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