Arsenal snap up striker Da Silva

[breadandcheese]

I was saying this to my Arsenal friend and he said you're right, but it depends on your expectations of the club. Whilst they should qualify for the Champions League, Arsenal's aim should be to win the league. I don't think they're strong enough to do this, when compare player for player against Chelsea and Man U. Soon players like Gallas and Fabregas will start to kick up a fuss about Arsenal's lack of high profile signings and strengthening. I still think Wenger needs to sign a bigger profile player to show intent to his own players.

Looks like the unrest has begun. Gallas kicking up a fuss.... Real targeting Fabregas. Good old William Gallas, at least you know where you stand with him.

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...2483177,00.html

[Manwell Pablo]

Looks like the unrest has begun. Gallas kicking up a fuss.... Real targeting Fabregas. Good old William Gallas, at least you know where you stand with him.

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...2483177,00.html

& He has an excellent point.

[Simi]

The French defender claims several Gunners players are unhappy following the deaprture of Thierry Henry to Barcelona and insists Wenger's policy of buying young players will not deliver trophies.

And he revealed he plans to hold talks with the board when he returns for pre-season training to discuss his own future after becoming frustrated at Arsenal's failure to compete with title contenders Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.

He told his own website: "What is sure, it is that several players are questioning the club's future.

"Around us, all the teams are recruiting but what is planned to compensate for the departure of Titi Henry?

"I am not at Arsenal to play for third place. It is necessary to recruit players of reputation because the young players have many qualities but the season is very long.

"The young players are thirsty for victories but Arsenal must obtain results to gain titles. If not, one will have to change policy and do the same as the other teams: recruit with more means.

"I will have a discussion with Arsene Wenger and board members to know the objectives of the club this season and what they wish to set up to build an even more competitive team."

And despite only joining Arsenal from Chelsea last season, Gallas indicated he may seek a move if Wenger cannot convince him the club are moving forward.

He added: "Today I am at Arsenal but I do not know what can occur tomorrow.

"All happens so quickly in the world of football."

Talk about jumping off a sinking ship

[breadandcheese]

& He has an excellent point.

I agree. Arsenal need to strengthen, but it seems the catalyst for their success is now becoming their barrier to success. Wenger has to be prepared to bring in a name or two. In all likelihood though, I can see Wenger leaving Arsenal in the summer, except, pushed with his contract expiring than leaving on his own terms.

[AyewJoking]

Maybe Da Silva will score 30 this season, maybe the other players will pull their finger out but if I were an Arsenal supporter, I'd be worried.

[Gené and Tonic]

It's better than spending 20mil on a player you can't be sure will perform. With what Wengers done for Arsenal the players have no right to be questioning what he's doing.

Da Silva scored over 30 goals last season, granted in the Croatian leauge, but there are some good players plying their trade there. I think Gallas is just upset they didn 't spend 15 mil - 20 mil on Trezaguet or Anelka

[city1993]

As far as I'm aware... Henry is a completely different player to that de silva blokem, waste of time signing him if you ask me.