Icon4s:

Make all the money your self.
If at all there is money to be made you wouldn't share it.

kennysville:


Onuoha? Lolzzzz the dude that said he didnt feel Nigerian when approached by Peterside Idah. Now he got dumped by 3lions and suddenly he is nw a candidate? Plus he is 30 years old. What was he thinking when Nigeria needed him? Abegi!

All these clamouring for nigerian born players should stop. I thot they would learn from the likes of Fashanu. But no! They wanna find out what has changed in English football. Any player that will not be proud to wear Super Eagles jersey should skadoosh! We need enthusiastic and fire brand players not overhyped cosmetic joggers who cant stand the heat. Make them go pkay for 3 lions. We go see how far

BascoVanVeli:
Alex Iwobi, Mohamed Elneny giving Arsene Wenger pause for thought



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The expectation among Arsenal fans is that manager Arsene Wenger will still make some major additions in the current transfer window. However, the performances of Alex Iwobi and Mohamed Elneny in the Community Shield on Sunday -- and, in fact, through the entire preseason -- have given the Gunners' boss plenty to consider before making his next swoop.

Thus far, Arsenal have acquired only Alexandre Lacazette and Sead Kolasinac, and although the former cost a club-record fee, it's believed the Gunners still have plenty left in the budget. The transfer market is relatively quiet on the eve of the Premier League season but is expected to burst into life in the final few weeks of the window in August. Having kept some powder dry, Wenger has the potential to be part of the forthcoming frenzy.

A deep-lying midfield player and a creative force are the two positions seemingly on his agenda, and the Ligue 1 pair of Jean Seri and Thomas Lemar have been the names most commonly linked with those berths. However, Elneny and Iwobi have both performed so well throughout the summer that Wenger must be wondering if he needs those signings after all.

The case of Elneny is an interesting one. Prior to the clash with Chelsea at Wembley, he spent most of the season as an emergency centre-half. Wenger has admitted he does not see Elneny's long-term future in central defence. Perhaps, besides simply making up the numbers, the idea was to try to toughen the Egyptian up. While defensively diligent, he has previously lacked aerial ability and aggression in the challenge. Both those attributes seemed markedly improved against Chelsea in the season's Community Shield curtain raiser, which Arsenal won on penalty kicks.

Elneny was everywhere, his tireless running a neat complement to Granit Xhaka's more measured approach. Elneny is the very definition of a box-to-box midfielder -- he regularly covers more ground than any other Arsenal player. It's also telling that, perhaps as a consequence of their respective time with Basel, Elneny and Xhaka seem to have struck up a good relationship both on and off the pitch.

If Arsenal were able to persuade Monaco to sell Lemar -- and this summer's activity suggests the principality club will sell pretty much anyone for the right price -- he presumably would find himself in direct competition with Iwobi. Some have suggested that Wenger could look to convert Lemar into a box-to-box midfielder, but that process would take time and holds few guarantees. For the time being, he is a wide creative player who can occasionally be repurposed in the centre. That's exactly the same slot Iwobi fills in the Arsenal squad.

The pursuit of Lemar seems to be a nod to the fact that Arsenal could lose two of their creators-in-chief, Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, in just 12 months' time. Signing Lemar now would afford him a year to adapt before taking up the reigns as Arsenal's primary playmaker for 2018-19.

However, it's possible that a new signing -- especially one with such a big price tag -- could stunt Iwobi's progress. Both players are the same age, and Iwobi's preseason performances suggest he could be on the verge of a major breakthrough.

There is so much to admire about the way he plays the game. His touch is immaculate, and his vision remarkable for one so young. The greatest compliment to Iwobi is the frequency with which the likes of Ozil and Alexis trust him with the ball. Arsenal's best players recognise the youngster's quality.

Right now, Arsenal simply have too many players to contemplate bringing anyone else in. Only once the likes of Kieran Gibbs, Lucas Perez and Carl Jenkinson have been shipped out will there be room for additions.

When Arsenal have completed the requisite sales, Wenger's mind will once again turn to recruitment. Before plunging into the market, he must consider the cases Elneny and Iwobi have mounted for first-team involvement. Are they destined to remain "nearly men" or could this be the year they step up and become key men at the Emirates Stadium?

Arsenal fans would doubtless like to see the squad strengthened, but knowing Wenger, and his preference for "international solutions," it's possible he may soon be declaring the chequebook closed for good.

Icon79:
I just don't understand what Arsene Wenger wants Alex Iwobi to do before he nails down a permanent position at Arsenal. Iwobi always performs each time he's given an opportunity but, for some reasons, he (and to some extents Olivier Giruod) never get 100% trust from Wenger. I hope that another decent club would come for Iwobi so he can leave, then Wenger would understand what a gem he's lost.


O pari

Joebie:
I think the challenge will stand up to the challenge, whoever brings it. Helooks better than last season. I'm enjoying the way he is developing.

daveP:
hmm, 60pages of to and fro starting XI!! All i know is let iwobi&nacho get midfield roles against cmr and see result.

BascoVanVeli:


I'm not too sure about that because we have seen a guy like Ighalo go to Watford for dirt cheap and still get a permit to play in the championship.

junnyjake:


Why this boy matter de drag like this na?

Them Ekong, Moses, Iwobi own been no hard like this o

Icon79:
I think Iwobi needs to add goals to his game in order to nail down a place. Wenger cannot afford to keep him on the bench once he becomes a proficient scorer.


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AndreTAyodeji:
Excerpt from a recent Ola Aina interview: “I’m comfortable at right-back,” he added.
“That’s where I learned my trade. “But because I’m so versatile, I feel equally
comfortable at left-back. I don’t really mind the
flank I play on, it’s just the same for me. I’ve
been doing it since I was young.” Another thing he did since he was young was play
for England. From under-16s to under-20s, Aina
made a total of 37 appearances in the various age
groups. That stopped, unexpectedly for England, in
March when Aina opted to pledge his allegiances to
Nigeria. The youngster is relaxed about his decision but will
know a starring role for City could yet see him make
another breakthrough in 2017-18. “I’m not
thinking much about international football right
now,” he said. “I’m just focused on club football. “In the summer just gone I went to a training camp
with Nigeria. They had one in London and invited me
down. I really enjoyed it but as of now I haven’t
played a competitive game. “I hadn’t played for England for quite a while.
Probably say about two years. It went a bit quiet so
then Nigeria came in and asked if I wanted to play
for them. I thought ‘why not?’ I hadn’t been
asked to play for England for a while so it felt right to
take this opportunity.”

bossto:
then where does mikel play?

daveP:
behind them. ndidi, onazi@2nd half. kayode as cf

Joebie:
Defender Who Wants To Play For Nigeria [Instead Of Spain] Scores For Bolton Wanderers
August 10, 20170104

Former Real Madrid defender Derek Osede scored his first goal for English Championship side Bolton Wanderers in their 2-1 away win against Crewe Alexandra in the first round of the English Football League Cup (EFL Cup).

Osede popped up with the winner for Bolton with nine minutes left to play in the game helping his side to a comeback win after Chris Porter put Crewe ahead in the 42nd minutes of the game.

Two goals within the space of ten minutes from Adam Armstrong and Osede knocked out Crewe at the Alexandra Stadium much to the disappointment of the home fans who taught their team would at least get a draw.

The winner scored by Osede was his first in the colours of Bolton Wanderers since he joined them two seasons ago from the B team of Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Born in Spain to Nigerian father and a Spanish mother, the 24 year old represented Spain and helped them to win the 2012 UEFA U19 European Championship , but in 2015 he stated his desire to switch international allegiance to Nigeria.

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A call up to the senior national team of Nigeria could be in the offing for the left footed central defender as he can also play as a left full back, one area where Nigeria are currently lacking in options, but it all depends on how he performs for Bolton Wanderers this season.

Michael James

Icon79:
Good news. These are the type of players we need in green and white. Guys who are ready to forgive a top euro country for the honor or putting on the green and white, not those useless mugus who only turn to Nigeria after being overlooked by everyone else.

And by the way, does anyone has any info on this Osigwe Eager dude? Is he any good? Please do share!


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Joebie:
Lol that's what you like to believe. If Spain wanted him, he won't blink an eye. Like he even stands a chance...

Who is Osigwe?

Modified
Old news. will look him up

Joebie:
Lol that's what you like to believe. If Spain wanted him, he won't blink an eye. Like he even stands a chance...

Who is Osigwe?

Modified
Old news. will look him up

Joebie:
Lol that's what you like to believe. If Spain wanted him, he won't blink an eye. Like he even stands a chance...

Who is Osigwe?

Modified
Old news. will look him up