So Clint Dempsey recently revealed that he wants to play in the Champions League to test himself. In another words, or from what I think the American is trying to get at is, he wants to quit Fulham and move to Arsenal.
The 29-year-old was in impressive form this season, netting 17 goals for Fulham from his advanced midfield role
As a result of his fine form, the USA international has been linked with a move to Arsene Wenger’s side, while The Cottagers are trying to tie their prized asset down to a new deal and end speculation over his future.
But it seems Dempsey is ready to call time on his Fulham career and will look for a club, most likely Arsenal, to offer him the opportunity to perform in Europe’s biggest competition, the Champions League.
‘Fulham have offered a contract and I just wanted to focus on my football and finish off the season strongly.
‘I’ve always said I’m grateful for everything Fulham has done for me.
‘Some of the best memories I have in soccer have been there. But the fact remains that I want to play in Champions League. I want to play at the highest level possible.’
He went on to say:
‘I want to do as much as I can and look back and say I made the most of all the opportunities I’ve had.
‘I’m always going to want to play in Champions League. It’s something that I’ve never done. I want to test myself.’
This to me is an obvious ‘come and get me plea’ from Dempsey to what can only be Arsenal FC.
Both Manchester clubs have not shown any interest towards him, while Chelsea will more than likely look for alternative options this summer.
So should Wenger answer Clint’s call?
In my opinion, despite being a very good player, who has Premier League experience, I don’t think we necessarily need him.
We already have a number of midfielders in our squad and I struggle to see where he would fit in.
However saying that, he only has one-year left to run on his existing deal, so perhaps he would be a viable and cheaper option for Wenger to consider, if of course the Frenchman is looking for an advanced midfielder.
We certainly need a creative maestro to come in, but is Dempsey that man? I don’t think so.
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For godsake wat are we waitin 4,demsey is much better than midfielder we parade on d pitch.he has goals in his shoes.pls wenger buy him,he has d utmost experience we seek 4.pressure is lifted off van persie if he stays becos of demsey calibre.we really need his experience in our squad.i hope all arsenal fans around d globe can reason wit me and sing aloud song to wenger to buy demsey b/4 he is snatch from our reach again.
Clint Dempsey here is better than most Arsenal strikers, naither midfielders. he is better than Ramsey, gervihno, watcot,Chamakh, park, Bendtner,vela, more and more even he can score goals like reall strikers when needed plz wenger we need this guy at Arsenal
come on Wenger what are we waitin for best player needs to be at the best team.arsenal is the rihgt team for him is rely a good player
What r u waitin for,mr.wenger? Do u want to sell persie or what r u doin to us(arsenal fans)? If u want to see persie at emirates next season than open your eye wide n think big. If i were u,i’d have buy experinced players like: m’villa, randu,demsey,giroud n last n not least one goalkeeper.please i beg u try your best to buy 4-5 players to convince our good catian( van.persie) otherwise,u will see him leaving arsenal like nasri n fabregas next season.
The Goon – you don’t think we need him are you crazy who would turn down that many goals a season from midfield
go an get him,sooner da better.plz prof think of us
i think dempsey is among the best so he is worth signing.
He’s worth getting especially if we don’t keep hold of Benayoun on a permanent basis and he could teach Ramsey a thing or two definitely seems win win to me
wenger, i am commanding you to stop whatever u are doing, rush to demsey’s house and give him a 3 yrs contract. he is 29 and he can offer us a lot in 3 yrs. he is one of the best midfielders in EPL. apart from arteta, none of our midfielders can be compared with him. if fulham is reluctant to sell, give them ramsey, djhorou, vela, squallaci, chakmak, and bentner. i believe that with these ‘WONDERFUL PLAYERS’ they will agree to give us our demsey. i cant wait to see him patner with arteta, song, and wishere.
Wat conviction does wenger need again,infact if dempsey is not signed I’ll nt pledge my support 4 arsenal any more cos it will be obvious dat d management don’t hv d interest of d fans @ hrt