According to sources, Arsene Wenger has joined the race to sign Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing.
Wenger had scouts at the Villa game against Liverpool last Sunday, and received an excellent report back about the England international.
Downing has indicated though that he would like to stay in the Midlands, but the 26-year-old could possibly be tempted with a move to the Emirates or Anfield this summer, with Liverpool also expressing their interest in the winger.
His goal-scoring record speaks volumes to me. As an attacking winger, Downing should contribute a lot more goals to his game. The fact is most decent wingers, for any team score more than the odd goal here and there. It’s just not good enough.
If he were to join Arsenal, who would he replace? Theo Walcott? Samir Nasri? It just wouldn’t happen. He’d simply become a bench warmer, and then begin to moan about not playing enough, demand to play more, then probably threaten to leave the club. Arsenal certainly don’t need another episode where players throw their toys out of the pram, when really they are just inadequate, useless and a waste of time and money (Bendtner springs to mind).
Downing’s work-rate isn’t good enough either. He doesn’t seem to track back like a good wing man should do, and to be honest, he can’t tackle very well either. He isn’t even the best winger at Aston Villa; Ashley Young takes that accolade in my opinion.
Why should Arsenal have to settle for second best, or even third best, if you count Marc Albrighton. We’re supposed to be signing world class players, not players who barely register on anyone’s radar at any point of the season.
Downing can barely get a game for England these days. I could probably get into the England side, because lets face it, they aren’t very good. He’s not scored for England at all, and he’s been in the Three Lions squad since 2005, what a joke.
People reading this might argue and say ‘well, he sets up more than he scores’ yes he does, but so does Adam Johnson, and he has scored for England already and many for City in the last 2 seasons. Johnson is a player who catches the eye and has quickly become a household name; I don’t believe Stewart Downing is even that yet.
Really…..Really…..Really. He can’t be serious. He is absolutely rubbish, yes he is able to cross a ball but what else can he do, he doesn’t track back, he is weak, he is not technically gifted and most importantly he wouldn’t suit us. I agree with the writer when he says he is not the best player at Villa. Arsenal should only settle for the best, second, thrid or whatever best are not good enough. Plain are simple not good enough for a team like Arsenal.
charles n’zogbia – the man has kept wigan up -would be a great addition
four words
because he is sh*t.
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i totally agree with d last writer,Charles Nzogbia is going. to add creativity to our partern of play.his a great player i dont know y wenger is not looking his side and hes’ gonna b very cheap.
i quite agree with u guyz,charles nzogbia would bring in somthing new.but i’d rather suggest wenger should go for Osaze of westbrom.i think d guy’s d rave of d moment n wouldnt b too expensive.he can play as a winger and back up for both attacking midfield and striker position.his performances against us this season(home and away)can attest to that.Downing would just be another average and inconsistent player.we dont need him.
Stop all this dribble! We need to send out a clear message this summer and buying an “ok” villa player. Show ambition Wenger and just buy Hazard, if we can’t persuade him to leave tiny Lille and join us then something is seriously wrong…..