He certainly will bring in heaps of experience having performed with distinction for Portugal and Porto at the very highest level. He can also bring a bit of unpredictability to our midfield, and if his goals last season were anything to go by, he can certainly score a few stunners as well.
He will regularly track back to defend and can play on the right wing if necessary. But, in my opinion, I don’t see him fitting into our team. The Portugal international hasn’t got the passing range that our expansive style of play demands. I do feel that he has a tendency to completely go off the radar sometimes and that simply wont do at The Emirates. Also, I believe he would find it difficult to adapt to our quick tempo and attacking play.
Arsene Wenger will also have a problem with him because of his age.
However, an attractive proposition is a swap deal – Clichy for Meireles – for both clubs to think about.
Liverpool would like to sign Clichy, and if Wenger does feel that Meireles is a worthwhile signing, then a deal involving both the players is on the cards this summer.
Clichy is valued at around £8 million, whilst Meireles is roughly rated at £13 million. So, in hindsight, Arsenal will probably have to pay an extra £3 million for him. I have taken out the £2 million purely because if this deal happens, Wenger’s negotiation skills will surely reduce a few bucks.
This is an option that I don’t think has been considered yet, but cannot be ruled out – it would certainly suit both parties and the players as well.
Personally, I think Arsenal should stay away from Meireles because I don’t want us to sign a player who is surplus to requirements at our rivals. It would be a sign of desperation on our part and will create a negative image of the club.
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Would love to see him at the Emirates, don’t think it could happen though. Don’t see Arsene spending that kind of cash on a guy who had one good season.
He looked a good player for Liverpool last season. I think he could do well for us.
No!!
Has Arsene bought anyone over 21 yet?
Straight swap for Clichy.
Nop neither kos or squilly or Arsharvin was over 21 when they came. Neither was chamakh. Infect xvept from jenkinson, when was the last time arsene signed a kid??? A little help here peeps.
Bit of a gamble but might fit the Arsenal mould if he came cheaply (13.5M is not cheap for a 28 year old)and could be used as more than a squad player. I saw him play and he seemed reliable, unspectacular but did score some key goals for the Kop.
I have always liked him and thought he was one of Portugal’s best players in the WC. Experienced and can definitely handle himself in the PL. If Glichy really wants to go to LFC (not Roma), then have Miereles come the opposite way.
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