‘He isn’t good enough for Arsenal’: Some West Ham fans react to transfer rumour
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West Ham United fans have provided a mixed reaction to the rumours that Celtic value reported target Odsonne Edouard at £35 million.
The Daily Star claim that Edouard is expected to leave Parkhead this summer amid interest from a host of clubs, including West Ham and those in North London.
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The price-tag being touted about is £35 million, but a section of West Ham fans aren’t keen on their club putting that sort of money on the table.
West Ham need a striker after selling Sebastien Haller, and a new face, alongside the driving Michail Antonio, would make David Moyes’ side even more dangerous.
Whilst those in East London are looking for the right player to come along this month, some West Ham fans are willing to wait to pounce for the technically-gifted Celtic man in the summer.
That’s when his contract will run down even further and there could be the chance they could sign him for less money.
But the other problem is that the likes of Arsenal are also sniffing around and if they come calling then the Hammers might lose out on the player.
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So, it will be interesting to see how the Irons tackle this situation because they need to be clever to secure his signature for a very good price, as well as beating competition.
Nonetheless, here is a selection of West Ham fans reacting to the rumours about Edouard’s price-tag:
This content could not be loaded On Edouard: he isn’t worth £35m and he isn’t good enough for a Tottenham or Arsenal, like reported. £20m tops and I think we are his level. Hope we go for it. — West Ham Central (@WestHam_Central) January 24, 2021
This content could not be loaded 4th best striker in Scotland behind Morelos, Roofe and Defoe. Never worth that money. £12 million max — Ankaragucu_Iskocya (@Kankagroup) January 24, 2021
This content could not be loaded The comments stating if he isn’t good enough for spurs or arsenal then why do we want him need to look at the clubs strikers. Kane is literally world class and Aubameyang is the step below so edouard isnt going to be above them but he does have potential and I hope we go for him — Andy Gunning (@AndyGunning) January 24, 2021
This content could not be loaded Why would we want a striker not good enough for Spuds or Arsenal?!! — Sean Clegg (@SeanClegg) January 24, 2021
This content could not be loaded A loan with option to buy might work out better If we could but he’s only got a year left on his contract — dave defrayne (@ByrneDman) January 24, 2021
This content could not be loaded I’d wait till the summer for him personally. May just be able to get him for cheaper with 12 months left on his contract. — Fin (@FN04Hammer) January 24, 2021
This content could not be loaded Haller also wasn’t worth 45m butt we paid it I think edouard is a good striker 👍⚒ — #GSBOUT kurthammerdixon ⚒⚒ (@KDGAMING1996) January 24, 2021
This content could not be loaded £12 million tops — Stephen Lang (@StephenLang77) January 24, 2021
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Thomas would welcome Eriksen
Former Arsenal striker Michael Thomas believes Christian Eriksen would be “an amazing addition” to his old club, amid transfer rumours.
Eriksen signed for Inter Milan from Tottenham Hotspur earlier this year, but has struggled to settle into life at the San Siro.
The Denmark international has now been linked with a move to the Gunners, and Thomas would be delighted if his ex-club could persuade him to come.
Speaking to CaughtOffside, he said: “I think his creativity would be an amazing addition to the current team. He knows the league and Arteta’s style would suit him. His stats speak for themselves.
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“I think obviously Ozil’s time is up, and along with Emile Smith Rowe and Joe Willock in that central position, he (Eriksen) would be a good player to learn from.”
Winterburn makes Aubameyang claim
Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn has claimed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would not have gotten into Arsene Wenger’s pre-2000s team.
Going into this season, Aubameyang was in red-hot form, but he has struggled in front of goal since signing a new contract with the Gunners.
Winterburn has now insisted that the Gabon striker would not quite make the cut in most of the Arsenal teams he played in.
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Asked by Fantasy5 on whether Aubameyang would make the cut, he replied: “Who would I put him in for? Would I put him in instead of Ian Wright? Would I put him in instead of Thierry Henry? I don’t think many people would take that hit.
“I’d have him in the squad. I’d have Bukayo Saka in the squad, for sure. There’s probably a couple more.”
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Partey returns to full training
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has returned to full training following the thigh injury he sustained at Tottenham earlier this month.
Partey was substituted shortly after returning from an initial thigh problem, which he hurt again in the north London derby.
However, some good news for Gunners supporters - with the Ghana star now back in full training.
The 27-year-old has been pictured taking part in training at London Colney prior to Arsenal’s away trip to Brighton this evening.