We bought wright and Auba at 28 and we do either deal 100 times out of 100 over again. Toney will age 100x better than Auba due to playstyle and having way less miles on his body than his counterparts, similar to wrighty who we had absolutely no issue with longevity wise
Whether it’s the right player and other factors, those actually play into it, not acting like 28 is ancient (which he hasn’t even turned yet)
We bought Wright back in the day when age curves weren’t as prevalent.
Look at how much Auba regressed after that new contract all to go on a free. Money flushed down the drain after that deal. He was worth the initial investment before that though
I can’t speak for others, but I don’t think it’s that he’s simply too old, period. It’s the the money Brentford will want for him combined with the fact people see him as a back up/Eddie replacement/plan B signing on top of his age. It seems like a bad use of the money.
We bought wright and Auba at 28 and we do either deal 100 times out of 100 over again. Toney will age 100x better than Auba due to playstyle and having way less miles on his body than his counterparts, similar to wrighty who we had absolutely no issue with longevity wise
Whether it’s the right player and other factors, those actually play into it, not acting like 28 is ancient (which he hasn’t even turned yet)
We bought Wright back in the day when age curves weren’t as prevalent.
Look at how much Auba regressed after that new contract all to go on a free. Money flushed down the drain after that deal. He was worth the initial investment before that though
Yes, we are the Arsenal. And Toney is no Auba.
We also shifted Giroud, Coquelin, Theo and Alexis that window to do it.
I agree that Toney is not Auba but that doesn’t answer the common crap everyone talks about him being too old
I can’t speak for others, but I don’t think it’s that he’s simply too old, period. It’s the the money Brentford will want for him combined with the fact people see him as a back up/Eddie replacement/plan B signing on top of his age. It seems like a bad use of the money.
None of us can name a striker anywhere near his value for money in this market
I guess we will just have to agree to disagree on likelihood and wisdom of Arsenal signing Toney. I’m fine with that.