Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hinted that young striker Jay Simpson could still have a future with the Gunners despite the fact his loan club Millwall are desperate to keep him.
Earlier this month, Young Guns reported that Lions boss Kenny Jackett has asked how much it would cost to keep the 19 year old, who has played as a right winger this term at the club, after his fantastic performances have helped Millwall stave off relegation.
Jay scored on his debut against Swansea in the Johnson’s Paint trophy, and has become an instant fans favourite, his pace power and attacking flair have caught the eye, he also picked up “Player Of The Month” award of the second time this season last month, having previously won it in November, and now in an interview with the Southwark News, Wenger is happy with his progress and could keep him.
“At the moment it is too early to say if Jay has a future, but I think so yes.”
“He has done extremely well and has scored goals. I always thought Jay was a very good player and the fact he can get good experience at Millwall makes us all happy, because he is not only a good player but a very nice boy.”
In other news, following on from our Player Profile on Ignasi Miquel, we have more information to bring you on the centre back, the sporting director of his former club UD Cornella, has had his say on Miquel in an exclusive interview with Setanta sports.
Andres Manzano confirmed that they accepted offers from other clubs, including Premiership rivals Manchester United, but the player rejected the move to United, after holding talks with Wenger who told him he would have his chance to become a professional player at Arsenal.
“Arsenal watched him three times and a when he played for Spain as well, “Their former player Francis Cagigao contacted us and asked us if we allowed Ignasi to visit their club and facilities.
We spoke to him while Manchester United, Valencia, Villarreal and Real Madrid were also very interested signing the defender.“Miquel is convinced that Arsenal will offer him a career, he knows he will have the chance to be played there, whereas at Barcelona it was impossible for him to show himself.Maybe in four years he will be able to play for their first team. The fact Wenger took the time to speak to him made the difference, he told him he relies on him and that he has a future at the club.”
Manzano remained tight lipped on the actual deal, but Arsenal are thought to have paid around £900,000 for the prospect, with some on lookers already saying he could go on loan to Salamanca.
“I do not know if he is going to be loaned,” “I am not sure of the length of his contract but I think it is a five-year deal.
“We have an agreement not to communicate the price of the transfer and we will do exchanges between the two clubs.”
“He is a centre back who can play on the left side as well,” he said. “He is good in the air thanks to his impressive physique, because he is very, very tall.
“It is difficult to compare him to another player, but I think that Lilian Thuram is the player that resembles him the most.
Article By – J.Sanderson
gd article. is there any footage of him on youtube
of who? there is nothing of Miquel, but i think Simpson has some clips
ignasi although my friend said he saw a clip of ignasi scoring a goal and defending it goes for a minute. if i can get it do u want it
Jay is a Gooner, keep him! What is the point of loaning out players like Jay if they play enourmous well at their “new” clubs but then never return to Arsenal cause the aren’t good enough?
yes please Josh, if you could e-mail me it.
i have just sent the video to ur msn email now
ignasi wears the number 23 in the video and scores a goal
Fantastic, great work, cheers Josh.
And i agree Jose, Jay has been awesome on loan, so deserves a chance here, i mean if Eboue can get a game, Simpson deserves one !
so youve recieved the video and it works
he’s actually a striker aint it?
is he a out and out winger.. or does he cut in and all that?
Go on Sanderson – put that video on youtube for us! :)
Excellent website this. compliments to its author!
Think I’ve Found The Video…
Search on Youtube for ‘UD Cornella’. It’s just a guess, I’m sure we’ll see the video soon anyway ;)
off the topic but have we still signed yoan gouffran on that pre contract
http://www.tv3.cat/videos/279729 that is the site 4 the ignasi miquel video folks
I don’t think that’s the video chris – that one on youtube is about 5 minutes long! Josh says 1 minute!! :)
Thanks Josh! He does look tall!!!
i said jay simpson was in wengers plans and he’s a good player and thats not because i know him lol but yeah anything then eboue on the wing would make me smile.
I know what is the story with yoan gouffran??
no probs fellas i have to go to bed now its 7.00 am in adelaide australia where i live. i cant sleep lol
haha thanks Josh ;)
I heard his full name is Ignasi Miquel Poon. Right?
I dont know mate. funny if it is :D
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You actually think Simpson has a future at Arsenal?
to increase their value if arsenal decides to sell them
great website, keep up the good work
I dont think so no, i think like Vela_Fan said, he is saying it to get more money for Jay.
and Cheers 1979 Gooner
On millwall fan’s sites they are not impressed at all with Jay & in particular mention his poor ball control.
if thats true about the millwall fan site why is it that he’s getting voted there best player of the year by the fans
thers no way jay has a future at arsenal. Wenger is just trying to hype up his ability thus creating a little bidding war from another club for him when the time comes to sell.
i like the work you put into the site and your research. thank you. but comments like: Manzano remained tight lipped on the actual deal, but Arsenal are thought to have paid around £900,000 for the prospect, are what turn me off to other sites. it’s ok to not know what was paid and not say anything about it unless we are sure. keep up the good work
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Is Jay really that bad? I mean he went to another league and actually won player of the year, none of our loan players have done that before. Surely that counts for something?
If Jay’s going to play on the wing he’s going to have stiff competition from Walcott though.