Former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson believes Fulham’s Clint Dempsey would be a great signing for the Gunners, but only if Arsene Wenger could find a suitable role for him in his side.
The 29-year-old American has been in sensational form for the southwest London outfit this season, netting 22 goals in all competitions for Martin Jol’s side. His latest goal came on Monday night against Chelsea as he headed home the equaliser, earning the home side a point.
Due to his form and performances for Fulham this season, the attacking midfielder has been linked with a move away from Craven Cottage, with Arsenal reportedly being one of many teams interested in the former New England Revolution star.
And Robson believes Dempsey could offer something to Arsenal, should the north London club make a move for the USA international this summer.
Speaking to talkSPORT, the former Gunner said:
‘Clint Dempsey is an excellent player.
‘We have seen him score goals, whether it be from a wide position, whether it be from a centre-forward position, or whether it be from a withdrawn centre-forward position.
‘He can score with his head, he can score with shots from outside the box, or from making runs into the box.
‘If Arsenal could get him, he would be a great addition to the squad. He is more consistent than say Theo Walcott, though he hasn’t got the same pace as [Alex] Oxlade-Chamberlain, Walcott or Gervinho.’
Personally, as much as I think Dempsey has had a great season, I don’t necessarily think we need him. We have an abundance of talent in midfield already at our disposal and I struggle to see where he would fit into the side.
Good player, but is he of Arsenal standard? I’ll let you guys reading decide.
I guess we’ll have to wait and see what transpires, but I reckon nothing will come of this rumour.
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He would, but I’d much sooner see Robson fuck off.
Heck no!
King at Kraven Kottage but servant at the Emirates.
Of course he is of Arsenal standard. With the exception of Van Persie and an injured and relaively unproven JW, Arsenal have no world class players.
You Arsenal fans should be pleased that you are being linked with a player of that proven ability as opposed to the unknown teenager that will win you nothing (AGAIN!).
Rather than thinking that you are better than everyone else you should take everyone elses view – without VP you are a mid table team at best.
Will be interesting if you dont sign anyone again and VP doesnt manage to make it through next season injury free where you will finish.
shut it jb your a tit. smells like you might be a spud with a huge chip on… all because we do you again and again and …………
Im a Fulham fan Nobby. About that chip………….
You Arse fans have been brainwashed by Wengers whining!! … and think that you’re actually a team capable of challenging for a title.
HA HA HA HA HA.
Even rubbish old Fulham took 4 points off you this season!!!
Half our team would go straight into yours but wouldnt into Man Utd, Man City, Tottenham and Chelsea. That tells me you aint as good!
Wake up and start singing at your home games!
SSShhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Played Wins Draws Losses For Against GD
49 34 8 7 107 55 52
this is our stats against your mighty fulham, i wont even go into honours between the two clubs. half your team would walk into arsenals but not spuds or chelsea have a look at the table you gimp, ps what you doing on a gooner site? you dodgers not have your own? or maybe theres a bit of envy going on….. ps think before you type it makes you look a right tit.
well said ss,stu, he is a real headbanger this one.tries to talk football and admits es fulham ha ha ha gtid!!
Now now,no need for all the mockery mate…it is clear that whether we have or not as you put it world class players except the likes of vp…it all proves that our manager is of world class ateast…even you must agree that Dempsey would signifantly improve as a player if he played for us gooners…lets just look at the likes of Arteta…you know if the world was not so oppsessed with winning trophies year and year out, then everyone would look at Arsenal and how they are running their finances, especially in these global crises…not every club has the wealth of Dubia or Chelski…the day will come when the new Fifa rule kicks into gear, then we will see clearly just how many top clubs will be buying their way to success unlike the Arsenal way…. then we will see just how successful Arsenal really is…you can rest assured mate even the likes of Fulham will also have alot to say…
Take Benayoun back to Chelsea and Dempsey has a chance.