With Vermaelen absent for one practically a year, and a new centre back expected, the Gunner will not want three new faces in their back-line next season. It might take them time to adjust and an experienced face will surely help.
Arsenal have already made a list of targets to chase if Clichy does leave, but that list doesn’t inspire much (not me anyway).
Baines is not a bad player. He might have the English blood and bravery we want, but he is no more skilful than Clichy. Everton will want a hefty payment for their star and Arsenal will be wary of spending so much, especially because they have an equally good player in their ranks.
Arsenal could surely do without the likes of Jose Enrique. He is decent at best and rather than pay around 8m for him, the North London club will be better off giving Clichy the wages he demands.
Amongst our ranks, I don’t think Gibbs is ready for the big stage yet. He will be better off developing under Clichy than on his own and without competition.
Yes the Frenchman has looked a little shaky over the past year or so, and mistakes have crept in, but even the best have their off days.
At 25, he is highly experienced and has a clear knowledge about our club. He still has a lot to offer to Arsenal and Wenger knows the importance of keeping Clichy’s experience in the back-line next season.
If he is as bad as some say he is, why were clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid after him a while back?
Clichy has what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and so Arsenal will do themselves a world of good by keeping him at the club.
Arsenal’s search for the elusive silverware needs the likes of Fabregas, Nasri and Clichy to be a part of it.
I for one hope these deals are done and dusted swiftly.
Should Wenger really do his best to keep Clichy at the club this summer?
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So annoying why do you do this???
Clichy can go … he is a good footballer – which is why Wenger liked him – but not a good defender … which Wenger does not seem to recognise.
well i think we should sell him to PSG … they have lots of money and are looking to proven campaigners to kick start their season now they have new owners ..