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Do we really need to be chasing this Turkish playmaker anymore?

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So a 4-0 victory over Cologne on Sunday and an impressive game from all of our new signings, with Santi Cazorla the pick of the bunch by a clear mile.

So after the acquiring the Spanish playmaker and seeing what he is capable of producing, do we really need to be chasing Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin?

The problem is Real are only prepared to let him go out on a season long-loan and if we were to sign him on a temporary deal, would the Turkey international really get the games he wants at The Emirates – I don’t think so. Let’s not forget, Jack Wilshere is due back from injury around October/November time and Mikel Arteta, who didn’t play against Cologne, is an influential player in the squad. In addition, we also have Tomas Rosicky, who rediscovered his form last season, scheduled to return in around 5 weeks time after his Achilles operation.

So in terms of how we sit at the moment, I can’t see Arsene Wenger doing a deal for Sahin. Obviously it is a pretty big assumption to assume that our squad will stay the same with rumours still circulating. But even if – and this is a big if – Alex Song and Theo Walcott leave then there is no way Sahin would be a suitable replacement.

We have under three weeks left until the close of the transfer window and although I remain convinced that we will lose two or more players over this time, I believe we will bring in one more player and his name is not Sahin.

What do you guys think – Do we really need to sign Sahin after bringing in Cazorla?

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  • Judith Le'Strange says:

    Yes, because some of our current crop of midfielders are either out injured or very prone to become injured just playing for about ten minutes, so we need to strengthen our midfield. If we don’t get him then Wenger can come out in a few months and say he tried without actually doing anything about it. But I read and it’s all probably only gossip that Wenger had actually spoken to the player himself. So what are we to believe!!!

  • Brett says:

    Great article, except he’s a defensive midfielder, not a playmaker.

    So, what I mean is, terrible article.

  • Destr0 says:

    Why not take Sahin? Wilshere hasn’t played in more than a year and even if he does come back by October he’s not going to be up to speed straightaway and who knows how he’ll be psychologically after the injuries he’s suffered. I don’t understand how he’s come to be heralded as this saviour when he’s barely 20 and always injured. So yes, get Sahin to help take up some slack while Wilshere gets back and to provide cover for other injuries like Arteta and the absences the ACN will cause.

  • RichieLoco says:

    erm…yeah, with our track record of injuries Sahin is an absolute must! Diaby will get 15 mins then get injured again. Realistically I can’t see Wilshere getting back to full fitness and playing regularly until next year – and that’s only if he doesn’t have another injury set-back, and that’s a big IF

  • Uncle says:

    Yes we need him, unless you like the idea of relying on Song, Ramsey, Diaby and Denilson when we’re most needy

  • Oluyemi says:

    I tink we don’t need sahin again cuz song is nt goin again so with song,cazolar,arteta,and odas i tink arsenal is okay

    • ogban says:

      But Song is away to the ACN for some 6 weeks – time enough to lose everything. Please get Sahin if we can.

  • mike says:

    we need him .for injury instead of diaby.

  • DSCH says:

    If you need to ask the question then you have no idea who Nuri Sahin is.

    He was BvB’s best player in 2010/11. He was voted best player in the Bundesliga in 2011. Better than Podolski, Ribery, Gotze … everyone.

    He’s 23. He signed a 6 year deal with RM. Opportunities like this don’t come along daily.

    His injuries are why Arsene wants him on loan with an option to buy. Dither, and he slips to someone else.

    http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=27604&season_id=140

    http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/nuri-sahin/leistungsdaten/spieler_31095_gesamt.html

  • GunDeLero says:

    We seriously need him…….

    With injury’s and form and number of games we play, the players we have are to inconsistant, it’s better to have competition then none.

    PingPong, Coquelin and Aneke need time to acclimatise to premiership so we can’t expect anything from them, what ever we get is a bonus.

    Looking forward to he new season and new look Arsenal!

  • GunDeLero says:

    Sahin is a special player, with great spirit and engine as well serious skills and passing ability.

    We must get him!

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