Mr X Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 Claude Peul to try & bring him in on a free, any good or same attitude as Mane? http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/684222/Southampton-Transfer-News-Gossip-Rumours-Hatem-Ben-Arfa-Claude-Puel-Leicester-Target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 He's going to Seville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 He's been done to death in the transfers thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 Claude Peul to try & bring him in on a free, any good or same attitude as Mane? http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/684222/Southampton-Transfer-News-Gossip-Rumours-Hatem-Ben-Arfa-Claude-Puel-Leicester-Target Free is not the same as cheap so it depends on how much he wants to earn and how it fits into our pay structure. Any new manager will have his favourites and will want to bring some to his new club so the upper management usually allow him some freeway just to show that they are backing him. Didn't he walk out on Hull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 29 June, 2016 Author Share Posted 29 June, 2016 Free is not the same as cheap so it depends on how much he wants to earn and how it fits into our pay structure. Any new manager will have his favourites and will want to bring some to his new club so the upper management usually allow him some freeway just to show that they are backing him. Didn't he walk out on Hull? True, terrible attitude apparently though he does seem to have come to his senses somewhat at Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 He's going to Seville. No he's going to Paris St Germain. Same manager though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 More of a Fabrice Fernandes replacement, to be honest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 Would be a pretty s hite Mane replacement considering he's already failed in England and he's nearly 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 PROBABLY NOT HE'S OFF TO SEVILLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 Would be a pretty s hite Mane replacement considering he's already failed in England and he's nearly 30 This is his last stab at some real money, he's probably been on a derisory salary at Nice and at pushing 30 he'll want to wring ever last euro out of the bit of attention that he's currently drawing. That's why he'll sign for PSG any day now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 This is his last stab at some real money, he's probably been on a derisory salary at Nice and at pushing 30 he'll want to wring ever last euro out of the bit of attention that he's currently drawing. That's why he'll sign for PSG any day now. Makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Johnson Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 he's already failed in England and he's nearly 30 He was unplayable at times for Newcastle, 2013 he was being linked with Barcelona etc and was scoring some stunners!! He was one of their top performers when Newcastle finished 5th in the 2011-2012 season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 Maybe Puel can control him, since he managed him previously and knows him well. Just like Pochettino with Osvaldo. Oh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shance Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 He's being linked with Leicester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 PROBABLY NOT HE'S OFF TO SEVILLA. OR MAYBE PSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydie Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 OR MAYBE PSG LOUD NOISES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 29 June, 2016 Share Posted 29 June, 2016 http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/claude-puel-wants-to-bring-hatem-ben-arfa-to-southampton/? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 30 June, 2016 Share Posted 30 June, 2016 WHY IS EVERONE SHOUTING? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singapore Saint Posted 30 June, 2016 Share Posted 30 June, 2016 Free is not the same as cheap so it depends on how much he wants to earn and how it fits into our pay structure. I would think he has to fit into our PLAY structure as well as pay structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singapore Saint Posted 30 June, 2016 Share Posted 30 June, 2016 PROBABLY NOT HE'S OFF TO SEVILLA. Apparently Sevilla are paying him a signing-on fee in excess of 10 million euros, according to the link below. Don't think Saints will fancy paying him 10 million euros (especially not after Brexit). http://www.goal.com/en-ca/news/4188/transfer-zone/2016/06/28/25147222/source-ben-arfa-set-to-complete-sevilla-move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 30 June, 2016 Share Posted 30 June, 2016 Think he would be a good signing, purely on the basis his name scans perfectly for the Sadio Mané chant. That's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiSaint Posted 30 June, 2016 Share Posted 30 June, 2016 http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/exclusive-hatem-ben-arfa-underwent-part-of-his-psg-medical-today/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBizzier69 Posted 30 June, 2016 Share Posted 30 June, 2016 Shame if he's off elsewhere. If anyone can get the best out of him..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 30 June, 2016 Share Posted 30 June, 2016 http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/exclusive-hatem-ben-arfa-underwent-part-of-his-psg-medical-today/ Told you so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 30 June, 2016 Share Posted 30 June, 2016 LOUD NOISES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint IQ Posted 1 July, 2016 Share Posted 1 July, 2016 SIGNED FOR PSG. CONFIRMED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 1 July, 2016 Share Posted 1 July, 2016 Where's Windows, I need another "I told you so". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 1 July, 2016 Share Posted 1 July, 2016 Where's Windows, I need another "I told you so". And post 24 wasn't enough for you !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 1 July, 2016 Share Posted 1 July, 2016 And post 24 wasn't enough for you !!! No, I wanted it after it was official!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/hatem-ben-arfa-left-out-of-psg-squad-again-english-clubs-already-on-alert/ Struggling at PSG already and apparently english clubs in contact about a loan - not sure we need him at all but never know with the Puel link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2016/hatem-ben-arfa-left-out-of-psg-squad-again-english-clubs-already-on-alert/ Struggling at PSG already and apparently english clubs in contact about a loan - not sure we need him at all but never know with the Puel link I would consider Boufal to be more of an immediate priority, so no Ben Arfa for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lickierambert Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 I would consider Boufal to be more of an immediate priority, so no Ben Arfa for me! Stock piling attacking midfielders, selling our most valuable assets, ignoring lack of fit strikers, great bank balance, stubborn French manager. Sounds like another club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 I know he had a decent season last year but PSG signing him smacks of the big club in the league trying to make a smaller club weaker. Similar to what happens to any Premier League team (i.e. Us) by the big 6 when we threaten to infiltrate the European spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 I know he had a decent season last year but PSG signing him smacks of the big club in the league trying to make a smaller club weaker. Similar to what happens to any Premier League team (i.e. Us) by the big 6 when we threaten to infiltrate the European spots. His contract with Nice had expired, so he was a free agent. He only signed a two-year deal, so it was a low risk transfer for both parties. I guess he could've joined a title rival like Marseille or Lyon, so from that perspective it was a sensible thing for PSG to sign him for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 Just because Puel had him in Nice doesn't mean that he wants him here. I read an article somewhere that Puel basically said you have to build your scheme around HBA to make it work. I guess this is what he did at Nice then? Anyway, that strikes me as a bit of a pain in the arse, and jives with his training reports from other clubs. If all this is true, and with all our good players here, I'm not sure Puel would want the headache for what would be a role player (like at PSG). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLY Posted 20 September, 2016 Share Posted 20 September, 2016 I would consider Boufal to be more of an immediate priority, so no Ben Arfa for me! Both would be good! Add a bit more depth to our squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue_Saint Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 Would take him in a flash. Massive upgrade on Davis and Jwp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 Would take him in a flash. Massive upgrade on Davis and Jwp Really? I imagine Davis gets through more hard work in his pre match warm up than Ben Arfa manages in a full 90 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue_Saint Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 Really? I imagine Davis gets through more hard work in his pre match warm up than Ben Arfa manages in a full 90 minutes. Not all about hard work, le tissier... Creativity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 http://www.foot-sur7.fr/342705-psg-mercato-claude-puel-pret-a-attirer-ben-arfa-a-southampton French press says claude is interested - think this is just a lazy link though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Forest Steve Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 Really? I imagine Davis gets through more hard work in his pre match warm up than Ben Arfa manages in a full 90 minutes. or in four years at Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue_Saint Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 or in four years at Newcastle What's to "lol" about? He's a creative player than can change a game in a moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Forest Steve Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 What's to "lol" about? He's a creative player than can change a game in a moment. The lol was a humourous reference to his work rate compared to Davis's, nothing more. I am well aware of his talent. Just banter. Sorry for that if you don't approve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Durman Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 Been looking at two future possibilities. HBA and The return of Schneiderlin. Watch both windows in the coming year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latheal Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 Been looking at two future possibilities. HBA and The return of Schneiderlin. Watch both windows in the coming year. Is that one of the two or both? Morgan would be a massive, massive signing and to be honest, would any of the top 4/5 want him at the moment? Previous potential destinations like Spurs and Arsenal have those places filled now, Wouldn't get in at City, could probably do a job at Liverpool but would they want him? Out of the rest, we're as good a destination as any although would expect and Everton bid as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 Is that one of the two or both? Morgan would be a massive, massive signing and to be honest, would any of the top 4/5 want him at the moment? Previous potential destinations like Spurs and Arsenal have those places filled now, Wouldn't get in at City, could probably do a job at Liverpool but would they want him? Out of the rest, we're as good a destination as any although would expect and Everton bid as well. Everton will def bid for him. Would love to see him back here, but it's not really our style to bring them back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latheal Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 Everton will def bid for him. Would love to see him back here, but it's not really our style to bring them back. That's why I think it would be massive. Show's that the grass is not always greener, he can pass on his experience to others, and could potentially open the door for others to return that didn't quite make it elsewhere (thinking mainly Ox, possibly Chambers...actually, anybody we sell to Arsenal) because they didn't get a chance. Personally think Morgan is the only one we haven't really adequately replaced yet (along with year 2 Clyne and waiting to see Boufal before passing judgement on Mane sale). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Forest Steve Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 Everton will def bid for him. Would love to see him back here, but it's not really our style to bring them back. I reckon we'd make an exception for him if we could make it happen. If he were to become available I think both us and Everton would be interested. I'd like to think his heart might tempt him 'home' but in reality he'd have to take a pay cut for that to happen. He probably wouldn't at Everton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way down south Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 would be successor to Barry the geezer at Everton, but could be neat if we give 'em(Everton) clasie and we take Spidey. HBA would be a massive waste IMO if he came here, the article mentions that he doesn't wanna be treated like other footballers but he needs love and adoration, jeez we don't need no princesses here. players like IBRA, and this guy are IMO ancient. modern footballers are grafters no matter how talented, I mean look at griezzman, de bruyne... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VivaElTri Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 would be successor to Barry the geezer at Everton, but could be neat if we give 'em(Everton) clasie and we take Spidey. HBA would be a massive waste IMO if he came here, the article mentions that he doesn't wanna be treated like other footballers but he needs love and adoration, jeez we don't need no princesses here. players like IBRA, and this guy are IMO ancient. modern footballers are grafters no matter how talented, I mean look at griezzman, de bruyne... Maybe he gets along with Puel and need to be treated like a "princess". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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