Fans annoyed at Wenger claims that Arsenal (without new players) can challenge for the league title

Details: Written by Henry Drake; Published: Saturday, 27 July 2013 14:37

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has sparked a lively debate in his recent comments about new signings this summer.

The French boss, known for his traditional frugality towards splashing the cash on big name stars, instead prefers finding hidden gems like Cesc Fabregas from the Barcelona academy. This summer was thought to be the polar opposite, with Arsenal being linked with expensive trio Wayne Rooney, Gonzalo Higuain and Luis Suarez.

However with Rooney likely to spend another season at Old Trafford and Higuain’s bags packed for Napoli, Suarez remains the Gunners’ sole hope of a marquee signing.

Doubts over the Suarez deal have arisen over complications at his parent club Liverpool, with the Reds fighting for all their worth to keep the Uruguayan.

Good Intentions

Wenger’s recent comments – aimed at reassuring the Arsenal faithful that an unsuccessful transfer coup would not necessarily mean Premier League failure – only sparked outrage from a number of fans desperate for Arsenal to make it big on the transfer market.

“We still have a strong squad but we are there on the market to try to strengthen our team. With or without additions we can be title challengers next season.”

“What we want is not as name but as good player,” he continued.

“The name is less important. What is more important is the quality of the player. At the moment I must tell you we are not close to signing anybody.”

Response

Many fans took to social media to voice their disgust over Wenger’s defeatist attitude towards transfers, as the boss claimed nothing could be done before the start of the Emirates Cup.

“The truth: Wenger is afraid to spend to improve the squad as it will expose him if they do not succeed.” claimed one fan.

“Oh god, not another one of those summers.” Berated another Arsenal follower.

“I’m not really surprised, we were almost there with Higuain, then we backed out, we made a bid for the fat boy knowing it won’t be accepted, we’re running after the bitey, divey f%$ing racist, knowing fully well that as stupid as the mugsmashers are, they would rather keep him against his will than sell to us, for Christ sake, what kind of a game is this? we’re not after any realistic targets such as the soldados of this transfer window. I don’t think i know what to make of this transfer window. emphatically claimed another

The response to Wenger’s quotes – which he produced with only good, confident intentions – was ruthless. The honest truth is that Wenger DOES need to spend; he DOES need to bring in a big name and take a risk on a proven player, and he DOES need to prove that he boasts that skill as part of his repertoire.

But slating the manager on social media cannot gain anything.

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#44 Richard 2013-07-29 10:44

fellow gunners it was agreat lost we would have signed higuain at 30 bring back fabs at 25,last was to buy wanyama at 8 or 10 that all bt now suarez going at 50 bal 20 is that agood ecomomic?

#43 Haha 2013-07-28 01:36

Fans are dumb. They believe the paper and get in a tizzy when the paper's lies are proved to be false.

If any of you could run a club better, you wouldn't be where you are. Fat, broke and working at a chippy.

This isn't FIFA. You have no clue what it takes. STFU.

+4 #42 dcdc 2013-07-27 22:21

The only way anything will change will be if Kroenke sells his interest to someone who will then dump the most grandiose of nonentities (Gazidis) and get rid of Wenger. This triumverate has made my team a laughing stock. I will always be an Arsenal supporter but the three people referenced above can get out when it suits them. Let's hope that's soon.

+5 #41 Onyeabor Gabriel 2013-07-27 22:03

He has no truth in his mouth, at his age he break the hart millions supporters all over the globe.

+2 #40 Onyeabor Gabriel 2013-07-27 22:00

A lot noneses statement at this time, he is a fool, and he will like this forever, a fool at forty is a fool forever, he is at sixty, the biggest fool both the board members,

+1 #39 James 2013-07-27 21:11

Mr. wenger makes us into heart problem!!why so?

+7 #38 Steve 2013-07-27 21:10

Quoting John:

Arsenal's fans need boycott going for games as protests against cheap A.W for making theGunners the joke of the premiere league. Playing for champion league or 4th place position pride, seriously. For God's sake! why is A.W still managing the club?big teams have good winning managers, but the Gunners are stuck with the loser.What f in is going on ppl?

Boycott the emirates cup - playing with a empty stadium and protests outside may make the board and Wenger *** themselves as the money will run out

+11 #37 TC 2013-07-27 20:42

Wenger is full of sh1te, he is nothing but a lying troll, he should have been sacked longh ago, he really need to be gone now, he has NO respect for the fans he is a boards man through and through. Why should he give a toss, he has a big fat contract, he is despicable Gimp.

#36 thomlad 66 2013-07-27 20:24

Quoting charlie:

Why don't we bid for bale?

yeh rite that would be like lfc bidding on rvp

+2 #35 charlie 2013-07-27 19:37

Why don't we bid for bale?

+1 #34 Jones 2013-07-27 19:29

Lol TizTeezy you really think we would talk to Manure? And for the pool comment, when was the last time you won anything?

+9 #33 John 2013-07-27 18:27

Arsenal's fans need boycott going for games as protests against cheap A.W for making theGunners the joke of the premiere league. Playing for champion league or 4th place position pride, seriously. For God's sake! why is A.W still managing the club?big teams have good winning managers, but the Gunners are stuck with the loser.What f in is going on ppl?

+7 #32 TizTeezy 2013-07-27 18:14

I don't think so. We have a fairly good team, but a weak squad. What happens if we experience an injury to an important player e.g now? We actually need quality additions. I feel Wenger is actually playing mind games to show he is not too desperate in the market after they(Wenger and Ivan) blew trumpets we have money to spend. I also feel Manure are telling Looserpool to up Suarez's price so that Arsenal won't have enough money for Fabregas' buy out clause if Barca yield to sell. In all, We need 3 to 4 good players. IMO, Suarez, Bender or Gustavo, Ceasar, and maybe Rami or Sakho. Only the Suarez deal would break the bank, but not much damages would be incurred on the bank structures...lol

+3 #31 Jimbeam 2013-07-27 17:09

He needs to say that we are looking to buy a few players to strengthen the squad to challenge for honors. Simple and truthful. A manager doesn't need to lie to the fans, speak the truth, include us in the conversation and we'll forgive just about anything but continue to lie to our faces and sooner or later you're going down

+11 #30 Dean 2013-07-27 16:55

I honestly can't understand people being led to believe that anyone of note would be signed this summer. When will Arsenal fans learn that it's all media invention? AW will never – mark my words – never sign a player for 40 million.

I'd be surprised if even one more player is bought this summer.

+12 #29 Walle 2013-07-27 16:55

We have a crap manager and crap squad... They will not win any trophy, even carling cup..,, it's time for Wenger to go

+9 #28 Barton 2013-07-27 16:52

This should be the most joke av ever heard.I think its hard time wenger should just part way with this club.am truly sick of all this.Which squad is he sain wil challenge the title,which title?????!!!???

+4 #27 denzoh 2013-07-27 16:44

Please stop trusting that stupid and selfish pussy called wenger ..i even wonder why people like him are still alive and good arsenal funs like bin laden are killed......mugu

+4 #26 AW must go 2013-07-27 16:38

Stupidy AW,God will punish him if he doesn't sign some qaulity players who's matured and ready to win trophies.let him keep on telling us lies every season.

+13 #25 casey 2013-07-27 16:36

If Wenger does not buy anyone of a significant stature during this transfer window, then this should be his last season as the manager. I have always supported him, but now he is pushing the limit's. here is Wenger's script on the 2nd of September 'We tried to buy Higuain, Rooney and Suarez but they wouldn't join so here is some slightly above average player from the French league. No one can blame me because I tried'. The sad thing lots of Arsenal fans believe this tripe, Gazidis has informed us that we have £70m and Wenger has said we can pay £200k a week, but the sad thing is we won't and we will fall out of the top four.

+3 #24 K K 2013-07-27 16:31

To Josh, all great and winning coaches are honest when its comes to their team assessments. Morino does and so has one of the best coach in the history of the premiership (Sir Alex). Maybe as he has managed to do in the past 7 years by continuously falsefully raising the hope of we supporters, history repeating itself he cant fool the top three coaches in the premiership and they will continue to expose him if has no shame. When push against the wall, i will bet my savings on that they know the current state of our team.
If u guys read the news, all the key players have come out and pointed out how important the team need to add 2 or 3 quality and i am emphasising top players. But as silly and arogant as Wenger is, he will continue to denial but if he is a really a good coach as he claims let him prove the majority of we supporters wrong and get those players he knows Arsenal need and start competing. This got nothing to do with loyalty but has every thing to do with objectivity and honesty. Thanks guys...

-3 #23 Ogban 2013-07-27 16:22

I'm going to be patient till August ends. For now I will just hope that Mr Wenger is just being his usual cautious self. I'm sure the man knows that his team needs strenghthening after the good job of clearing out so much deadwood. And, trust me, it is not the 40m pound players that will do the job. There are many excellent players in the market who can do at a fraction of that value.
I am hoping for some pleasant surprises as it was with Carzola and Monreal

+2 #22 YCF 2013-07-27 16:13

omg..are u serious wenger ? with this current squad, we dont even able to challenge title, we are in danger losing our 4th place position coming season...we definately need top class signning...really hate the feeling, until now we still unable to sign any top class player after much speculation & the the board was declare they have fund to spend..COME ON Wenger !!! Pls sign to class player asap to make us happy.

+7 #21 koli 2013-07-27 16:05

*** aw.. always every time said arsenal can be title challenger but end of season arsenal only can be top 4. *** to arsenal board because they still want aw remain until die without winning trophy because with aw style make arsenal profit that it.. u all must stop support otherwise all arsenal suppoeter will have heart attack

+4 #20 GMV8 2013-07-27 16:04

The first signing we should make is David Dein, we may be able to sign someone then!

+5 #19 DAVE 2013-07-27 16:00

WENGER Has started his thought about returning 70 pouunds back to the club i think signing Higuain story was a story plan and Suarez is also i story plan. Arsenal cannot challenge other we need to win cups the young boys his moving around in Asia cannot win.
wenger must stop ashaming Arsenal fans if he can win he should not sign a new contract let him go. we dont need profits we need cups

+4 #18 MJB 2013-07-27 15:59

I am fed up with the 'lip-service' from Wenger, Gazzedis and (in the background) the board. Sack this Law bloke as it appears that he is totally incapable of clinching a deal that is in Arsenal's interests.
I wasca fervent Arsene supporter up until this transfer window. Now the execs have shown that they are incapable.

-3 #17 Kapimo 2013-07-27 15:47

What any manager says about transfers has to be taken very cautiously. Wenger is right to remain cautious and show he isn't under pressure to buy; this, and the waiting up to the end of the transfer window is a way of getting good value for money. We'll see at the end of August what Wenger managed to do with the 70M.

#16 ian 2013-07-27 15:46

https://www.sincearsenallastwonatrophy.co.uk/

+8 #15 Chris 2013-07-27 15:26

Very frustrating, season is three weeks away and not one player purchased. We have a few quality players but surely if we improve in areas where we have cheap parts the overall team output improves? I'm tired of scouring the Internet to see if we've signed anyone only to be disappointed. Being a gooner requires a lot of heart medication.

+12 #14 Chai 2013-07-27 15:26

With Suarez most likely staying and losing out on Bernard and Higuain, it is time for Wenger to consider his options in the french league. Each time he tells us to wait, it always ends in disappointment, he does not have the will to take us to the next level, he's got to go.

+8 #13 The One 2013-07-27 15:26

I used to respect this Wenger person now i dont. What is good for him is to be sacked that is so and i dont know if he buys good food in his house because of stingyness.

Sack that stingy coach.

+4 #12 will 2013-07-27 15:24

Trouble making bloggers and gulible people biting

+10 #11 withwengerwerust 2013-07-27 15:23

in reply to josh
That very attitude of yours makes it that Wenger think that he does not need to buy anyone and keep the 70 m securely in the bank.
So he can keep on with challenging for 4th place trophy. Do you happen to realise that we fans are the only ones who can add a little pressure on him to do some business? Spending the 70m (or a part) could earn us a trophy after 8 years or do you prefer to play his game and have an empty cabinet in the Emirates and or let the damn economist build another fat bank account for Stan.
Give him time till he comes to you and say that he tried to buy many players that unfortunately for x reasons could not be brought to London. On the other side Chelsea could, the totts could, Manu will do it, same for city and everton. BUT AFC couldn't? He is a damn liar with a well drilled strategy and scenario. That's why we want him out. He is a LIAR.

+6 #10 Carl 2013-07-27 15:22

Wenger is seriously deluded, this Is his and Ivan the terribles way of softening the blow!!! Nobody coming in :(

+5 #9 Bantuu 2013-07-27 15:17

we aint any close to good enough to challenge for any major trophy, just coz you've beaten war veterans (Vietnam) and ong bak actors like Indonesia Malaysia doesnt mean yo team is up to Parr. Style up mr. bean faced inconsiderate manager. you are so selfish and don't consider what we as fans go through. Wake up and sign or you'll see your ass finishing in the 7th position this coming season aint like the last whereby you were lucky to take up the top four.

+8 #8 Giddy 2013-07-27 15:12

Your as***hole patience..When did transfer window open? Serious clubs like Barca, RMadrid, Chelsea and even our noisy neighbours have signed players while u are busy consoling yourself with being patient!

+4 #7 pauly 2013-07-27 15:06

well time is running out 2 weeks and the season is nearly here !

+11 #6 Ian Hawthorne 2013-07-27 15:04

If Wenger seriously thinks that we can compete for the title without spending then he is seriously deluded. Even the players admit they need big name signings. Surely that says it all.

-2 #5 jim 2013-07-27 15:03

Honestly I don't think its Wenger I think its Dick Law the one who is
***ing up there have been reports in the past from clubs saying they don't want too deal with Afc because of him!! Fire his ass and bring back David Dein the man who actually got *** done!!!!!!

#4 Billious 2013-07-27 15:03

It is rumoured that AW is to be fired within the next few days.

+5 #3 Bosh 2013-07-27 15:01

Josh, you and those like you are the reason for Arsenal's demise. You want to give Wenger the benefit of the doubt even if he went 100 years without a trophy. You are both losers; through and through.

+6 #2 Paulb 2013-07-27 15:00

Everyone knows without any big signings we will only compete for the 4th spot profit driven place, so he should have said what we all know, we won't and eight seasons ripping fans off with lies and spin, selling our best players is enough patience

-5 #1 Josh 2013-07-27 14:58

Then those fans should grow some and think before reacting so stupidly. What was he supposed tosay when asked the question? "No I don't think we are good enough to challenge". What sort of reaction woulod that have brought? How would current players like Wilshere and Walcott feel about the implied criticism. Just because nobody is signed yet doesn't mean it won't happen. Learn a bit of patience.

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