Summer transfer window

[manc_don]

The Sun reporting that we are lining a shock return to Pittodrie for Kari Arnason.

 

Would be a good experienced signing if its true.

 

Was chatting to TC about that just now, no quotes or anything though.  Some folk were mentioning his name on Twitter last week but it seemed just that rather than anything of substance.  Would love him to come back and play CB.  Plus, he hates the Tims 

[manc_don]

Anyone else think we may lose out on May because of Neil going to PNE?  It would at least delay things I would have thought.

[Reidzer 1314]

Arnasons reps have confirmed their client is on the look out for a new club...

[Reidzer 1314]

Anyone else think we may lose out on May because of Neil going to PNE?  It would at least delay things I would have thought.

 

Yeah I think Neil will want to keep him for sure, I guess it will be down to May himself, if still want to move back North then having Neil in there could make it easier for us to deal with Preston as McInnes has had transfer dealing with him in the past.

[Jute]

Was chatting to TC about that just now, no quotes or anything though.  Some folk were mentioning his name on Twitter last week but it seemed just that rather than anything of substance.  Would love him to come back and play CB.  Plus, he hates the Tims 

 

Unlike a certain huddle joining person I could mention. 

[100% Anti Kingsford]

Kari Arnason is exactly same age as Kevin McNaughton.

[RicoS321]

Kari Arnason is exactly same age as Kevin McNaughton.

 

Very loose use of the word exactly....

 

[tom_widdows]

Kari Arnason is exactly same age as Kevin McNaughton.

 

and?

[Tyrant]

Kari Arnason is exactly same age as Kevin McNaughton.

 

 

I think you'll find big Kari is about 6 weeks younger. 

[100% Anti Kingsford]

Basically considering signing Arnason is a 'sentimental buy'.

 

McInnes most probably has no interest in him whatsoever, he is experienced but past it. 

 

Fans are proposing buying him via sentimental motivations - he is as over the hill as McNaughton. In their day great players but not now.

[RicoS321]

I agree. And if I could choose either as a squad player it'd be McNaughton, who can play across the entire back line.

 

ETA: Also, only a few months older than Maloney in - arguably - a less physically demanding role.

[100% Anti Kingsford]

Kari Arnason played as a midfielder for Aberdeen if I recall or largely as a buffer between midfield and defence.  He was slow then and got by through his class and experience.

 

He joined Omonia Nicosia in January and was freed recently and is now on the look out for a club. From his track record McInnes has a track record of avoiding foreign EU players and seeks to build his squad via UK, Irish type players. 

 

Arnason would be a good squad addition IMO - age means nothing in the game but they need a 20-28yrs fresh and powerful leader at the back. Someone who can be 2nd captain and has sell on value.  Celtic do it all the time - they need a 26 year old with potential who can be sold on.

 

Arnason won a lot of friends during his last term via making various statements which won him supporter votes but not really what the backlines needs but certainly has squad filler potential - subs bench via potential steadying influence.

[LA-Don]

Arnason would be a waste of money just like McNaughton. We have plenty of experienced players, and we have plenty of defensive back up. We need a commanding central defender and if Arnason was that he'd be with a team already. We also need an athletic powerful holding mid and that's not him either. Past it like Kev and not what we need at all.

[Nips_and_Tatties]

Uninspiring.

He was good but a wee bit overrated with us I always thought.

 

Aren't there any central midfielders we can look at from quality leagues in Luxembourg?

 

[Reidzer 1314]

Evening Express reporting that Arnason would like to return to Aberdeen - BRING HIM HOME!! 

[KennyFuckinPowers]

Did Arnason not stroll it in the Euros last year? Fairly sure he started every game and generally looked comfortable. He will be a solid addition for the CB role and if need be, can fill in at CDM. I hope it happens.

[Slim]

His age doesn't bother me too much as he seems the sort to look after himself. Davie Weir strolled it in this league well into his late 30's and Russell Anderson didn't do too badly either despite being made of chocolate in his later years. I'd stick to a 1 year contract though.

[100% Anti Kingsford]

60 caps, well experienced, steady influence, good attitude.

 

But to be honest the whole scenario looks agent driven.  A player who played for Aberdeen some time ago, could not want to get away to earn more money and suddenly without a contract he states 'I would like to sign for you'.

 

God knows what McInnes thinks of it all - what is sure is that mcInnes is ego driven and wants players he wants and  chases not players who come out of nowhere to say 'gees a contract'.

 

IS McInnes really interested in him?  Probably not - its so transparent its incredible - agent driven trying to engineer a move.

[BigAl]

Taylor has signed for Northampton.

Big step up for Ash. Is he capable of playing at this level ?

[A llad insane]

Taylor wasnt as bad as some made out, pretty dominant in the air, although distribution could be dodgy , hope his replacement (if there is one) is equally as strong in the air as A.O'C & M.R are not.

[Ten Caat]

Its exactly his level.

 

Wish the loon all the best with this move he wasn't really the level we required ( although I've seen a lot worse) but no matter what no one could ever question his effort and committment to the club. And his leaving message to the club/fans was absolute class.

 

Now lets get his replacement sorted.

[Reidzer 1314]

P&J reporting that both Maloney and May could stay in England.

 

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/1282729/aberdeen-transfer-targets-maloney-may-offered-fresh-opportunities-england/

 

Also seen talk on other Dons forums claiming we have offered a contract to Fraser Fyvie, probably someone on the ind up.

[BobbyBiscuit]

Saw Taylor saying he was fed up finishing second to Celtic and this was one reason he left.

 

Even when he's not our player he fucking annoys me.

 

Also seen talk on other Dons forums claiming we have offered a contract to Fraser Fyvie, probably someone on the ind up.

 

Signed for United did he not?

[Reidzer 1314]

Saw Taylor saying he was fed up finishing second to Celtic and this was one reason he left.

 

Even when he's not our player he fucking annoys me.

 

Signed for United did he not?

 

He was meant to be signing for them, not done it yet though. 

[baggy89]

Taylor has signed for Northampton.

Big step up for Ash. Is he capable of playing at this level ?

 

Last time he played in L1 he got relegated with Tranmere, did he not?

 

Northampton will likely get relegated this season. 

 

Still it's better than;

 

Saw Taylor saying he was fed up finishing second to Celtic and this was one reason he left.

 

That kind of shite suggests he wasn't offered a new deal here...