Well according to valencia, we are yet to make an approach for mata.

Dumb question but who would he replace Cesc or Nasri?

Would replace Nasri, plays on the wing but likes to cut in

Also Times and Mirror reporting it now, think we've put in a bid but nothing agreed yet

If mata comes then nasri will go, mata has an incredible cross so hopefully will have a good partnership with Van Persie and Chamakh

the guardian is reporting it, one of the most reliable sources. Id take any daily fail article with a pinch of salt.

Heard from plenty of good sources that 17.5m fee has been agreed. I think Fabregas will be sold and Wenger will stupidly blood Nasri into the center.

i very much doubt this nonsense.

Valencia have said only a few hours ago "no offer has been made"

also we have nasri, arshavin, miachi, rosicky, walcott, all wingers. how many more wingers do we need?

how about a tough DM and a CB ?

Jagielka is a real possibility as well, a very good center back who will give us something we are lacking at the back also he can play as a defensive midfielder.

i really can't see mata joining us. would love to be proven wrong. hello my name is vermaelen. i'm sure weeks ago you said samba's arrival was imminent? i think you're about as reliable a source as goal.com.

Nasri will be off if not this season then next and prob Rosicky and Arshavin next season aswell as 30+ and would only get 1 year deal. Miyaichi may not get work permit and Theo is injury prone. For around 17M it would be a great signing.

I am the most reliable around, don't know what you are talking about with this samba non-sense. He is probably Wenger's 3rd choice option with Jagielka being first and cahill second. We have been trying to get Jagielka for over 2 years.

John Cross also thinks it's a done deal:
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-agree-fee-Juan-Mata-set-Barcelona-August-5-deadline-for-40m-Cesc-Fabregas-deal-make-improved-bid-Phil-Jagielka-Everton-article778223.html

whether he is our 3rd choice target makes no difference to the fact you said we were definitely going to sign him. pretty sure you even gave dates.

where is he?!

tbf hello my name is Vermaelen I remember you saying the signings of Gervinho and Samba being imminent ages ago. 1 came true but Samba seems nowhere to joining.

I am as reliable as they come.

I can confirm that we have not made a bid for Mata and he won't be joining us.

We're after Jagielka but Wenger is not willing to pay more than 12M for him, so he may go after Cahill again.

I am a man of superiority and greatness.

looks like Bendy's off for about 10m so good business, Mata for 17, flog Nasri for 20. Jags in for 15. If Cesc goes then try to get either Benzema or Lukaku and another MF i'd like Parker, push Jack up. Quality !!

Wont happen though !

john cross seems very confident Mata is joining us.

Cannot recall saying Samba was imminent, interest was there but that is all.

http://ja606.co.uk/articles/viewArticle/3718

What is it with our fans claiming they're in the know about transfers, just how do you know?

i'm not sure on that one HMNIV.

i think kamran's outlook is the most likely as much as it pains me to say.

"What is it with our fans claiming they're in the know about transfers, just how do you know?"
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I don't have any sources, I just like to act like I know people because it turns me on

if fabregas goes mata will be most certainly joining us.

Why the rejouiceing Fabregas > Mata!

Mata is not a replacement for Cesc! We have Ramsey who will play the no.10 role