Arsenal 'poised' to sign Walton.

[portslade seagull]

Madness if this happens but understand if that is what the young lad wants

 

[ElectricNaz]

As an Arsenal fan, I'm disappointed in this. Think this is a mistake, let Walton ply his trade at this level (he's a chance of a few games this season if Ankergren gets injured, cup games etc - I don't think Brighton are in the market for a new keeper).

Although, in terms of goalkeeping depth at Arsenal, there's literally nothing now. Martinez is terrible and Fabby has gone.

Got a feeling (as always with moves like this) that this could ruin his career. However I suppose Jenkinson has done well. But then look at Hall who went to Spurs... he's pretty much done nothing (didn't he go to Swindon on loan?) and would've done better staying at Brighton in the long run, possibly. But if Walton goes there and jumps Martinez as second choice and Arsenal don't sign anyone, who knows... maybe some big money in terms of contract clauses etc...

 

[The Wizard]

Words fail me.

Could you not afford English classes?

 

[jamie the seagull]

Hope he realises they don't plan on him playing first team football for some time based on this. Marshall only 26.
Whilst it is nice to see the big clubs interested in our youngsters, it would be nice to see them actually play for the club first..

"Arsenal see £6m bid for Cardiff stopper David Marshall dismissed by Bluebirds"

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/480440/Arsenal-see-6m-bid-for-Cardiff-stopper-David-Marshall-dismissed-by-Bluebirds

 

[portslade seagull]

Hope he stays but money talks and turns heads

 

[jamie the seagull]

"The player’s agent confirmed the interest from the Premier League and has claimed that they will wait and see what develops over the coming weeks"

Google translate = Make me No: 1 or I'm off?


http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/06/06/arsenal-man-city-eye-exciting-championship-goalkeeper/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arsenal-man-city-eye-exciting-championship-goalkeeper

 

[Stat Brother]

Google translate = Make me No: 1 or I'm off?

Don't be so silly.

No team in the top 2 divisions is going to have a teenage #1 goalkeeper.

The most demanding Walton's 'people' can be is, 'make me #2, and don't sign the new number 1 to a 4 or 5 year contract'.

 

[jamie the seagull]

"Brighton youngster keen to stay despite interest from Arsenal and Manchester City"

http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/06/11/ad-south-coast-latest-jack-corks-future-pompey-want-non-league-y/

 

[8ace]

Hopefully we'll give Walton his first start in our COC R1 game.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

As an Arsenal fan, I'm disappointed in this. Think this is a mistake, let Walton ply his trade at this level (he's a chance of a few games this season if Ankergren gets injured, cup games etc - I don't think Brighton are in the market for a new keeper).

Although, in terms of goalkeeping depth at Arsenal, there's literally nothing now. Martinez is terrible and Fabby has gone.

Got a feeling (as always with moves like this) that this could ruin his career. However I suppose Jenkinson has done well. But then look at Hall who went to Spurs... he's pretty much done nothing (didn't he go to Swindon on loan?) and would've done better staying at Brighton in the long run, possibly. But if Walton goes there and jumps Martinez as second choice and Arsenal don't sign anyone, who knows... maybe some big money in terms of contract clauses etc...

Grant Hall is doing fine. After a successful season at Swindon in League 1 last year, curtailed by injury, he has signed for a season long loan at Birmingham. Not a bad club for centre backs.