Arsenal are holding contract negotiations with striker Jay Simpson after his exploits in the Carling Cup prompted Arsène Wenger to secure the starlets services for the next campaign.
Simpson, who turns 20 two days after Christmas, would be free to talk to interested clubs in January, as he is in the final year of his deal. However, after bagging a brace on his first start against Wigan, the manager was suitably impressed with the Tottenham born youngster’s capability to perform at the top level. Jay also showed his versatility by featuring as a winger in the closing stages away to Burnley last night.
It’s been a rocky road to the Arsenal first team, but it seems the fans favourite is now winning the battle to forge a career with his childhood club. Many believe Simpson should be given the opportunity in the Premiership to show his class, but several sources in the English media suggest he will spend 3 months on loan in the Championship cutting his teeth as a striker.
Norwich, Nottingham Forest and Reading are the teams being mentioned, but top level experience with a club like Portsmouth could be more beneficial. The length of the contract is unknown, but 2-4 years is the usual baseline.
Article By – J.Sanderson
well done hes a player that i always rated still needs to imporve his gaols to game ratio but other then that quality player.
Good for him. I really hope he will make it. If that means going on loan for two seasons, then be it. Seems like he is a late developer, but he has the physical attributes to make it. He really is ripped. A season in the championship will do him good.
Up until last night I thought Simpson was close to being sacrificed but with Bendtner looking awful and frankly not bothered I think Arsene may think that Jay is a better alternative to have on the bench.
DO YOU THINK THAT THIS COULD JUST BE SO THE CLUB GET A GOOD PRICE FOR HIM?
Simpson’s birthday was yesterday, I am going out for his birthday on Saturday
AND ALSO WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO DO AN ARTICLE ON WHO YOU EXPECT TO GO OUT ON LOAN NOW THEY ARE NOT NEEDED FOR CARLING CUP DUTIES?
Fully deserved…well done Jay
it would be great for him to get some EPL experience under his belt. He doesn’t have nearly the same talent as lets say Barazite, but he is a real fighter and I would be pleased to see him fight for his place. Like I said in the last post, perhaps we could get rid of Eboue and use Simpson for the same purpose.
No way would he get a game at Portsmouth
fantastic, jay and gibbsy were our most assurred players last night. send the others out on loan. excluding carlos and silvestre. pinky can rot in the reserves :D. go on the simpson!!!
To tell the truth am surpised about this but it’s good news for JJ but if i was him i would think how much game time am i going to get because he doesn’t want to be like justin hoyte but i hope he grabs his chance.Good work J.s
I think it was a bit naughty for Wenger to have left Simpson out last night. Bendtner has had quite a few opportunities already and his confidence was low already. Frankly I am amazed that Simpson wants to carry on at Arsenal because he is 20 already (in two weeks), there are not many reserve games and I would have thought he has not had that much encouragement about a future. eg not even a substitute. Mind you, to get a 2-4 year contract could be considered a wise move in these credit crunch days.
Seems fair – he at least deserves a chance to prove himself at the highest level.
The contract is expected to be two and a half years.We are also trying to tie up a deal for France u16’s captain Paul Pogba from Le’Havre.
Delighted to hear that there is potentially an extended deal for Simpson. Keown said on BBC that he didnt rate Simpson when he coached a few years back and is surprised at the progress he has made. Hopefully he will be given the same amount of time and patience that Bendtner has been given to date to prove himself.
J off young gunners topic but is there any news on Eduardo’s progress?
I think it’s high time he got a real chance, and i mean ahead of niklas in the pecking order. He’s a gunner at heart, got desire, pace, makes great runs and is a good finisher, half of the qualities Bendtner simply doesn’t posess.
I actually believe Bendtner will be on his way come Jan or Summer. Wenger didn’t seem to impressed last night. What you think J.
Happy for him, hope he does well!!! If he does make it, we’re guaranteed he’ll stay a Gooner seeing that he’s been supporting D team since he was in diapers!!! :D
Good for him…he reminds me of ian wright..i hope he becomes a good playa for us.
i think his gonna be good for the premiership .can anyone compare jay simpson to any good players?
great news, love the guy
ppl say hes not a typical arsenal player, but im not sure,
he links up well etc, is bloody fast and his finishing looks pretty good to me
the only “non-arsenal” things about him are that his 1st touch isnt always great, and seemingly that hes extremely powerful and hassles defenders a lot
apart from the first touch issue, i dont think i mind those “non-arsenal” qualities
If this new contract proves to be true, although it may be just to get a higher transfer value.
A shame he didn’t start last night as Nik has had many chances this season, whereas Jay has only had 2 chances.
I really hope he’ll sign that contract. He offers something different from what we have. He’s pace combined with strenght and power.
About time , Hes The Man !
Everton are without Yakubu, James Vaughan and possibly Louis Saha for a while. If Jay did a spell there, it would be good for both parties.
J.i am from india and i read your blog daily.i cant stop myself from appreciating you and the way you work for these stories. well done and kee it up.
one thing i wanted to ask that who are the players from our young brigade that you feel will have a realistic chance with Arsenal?
i am asking about your view, as i rate you and your knowledge.
how much simpson is there in the gaffer’s plans?
Well, that is fine news!
WHAT FOR!!
We have plenty of strikers and ones far better than simpson. He’s not goona make it at arsenal so why offer him a new contract??
WHAT 4??
He’s not gonna make it at arsenal, and furthermore we have much better strikers in the squad than him. We need to just cut our loses with him and wish him the best
good to see jay simpson shining hes one of the best players in the arsenal reserve team right now
Go Jay, On another note what do you think about 3-4 players going to the USA on loan to the Colorado Rapids MLS? Players like Rodgers, etc??? and is there any Americans on Arsenal radar? Please leave NB alone just a unlucky night we all have them! Also doesn’t Arsenal have a feeder club in Ivory Coast I’ve watch Ivory Coast in alot of competitions and there is slew of players AFC could use in defense and striker position?
World Peace Please!!! Matt & Maeve in Delmar NY USA
Bendtner is not a bad player hes is just goin through striker syndrome where they keep missing the goal it happens everywhere keane, torres, crouch, rooney, berbatov it always happens strikers miss chances i cant believe ppl come on start slating the kid. For gods sakes it was a carling cup match, not the end of the world. its great jay is gettin a new contract i av been impressed with him maybe he should play for rw for us in da prem
Simpson is quality.
phillip, simpson is better than bendtner, and in my view will most definately be a million x better than adebayor soon enough, so he’s the 3rd most talented striker in our squad behind van persie and vela. cut our losses? ur mad mate only for him to bang in goals for man utd later in his career???
Good news.It would be a mistake to let him go after the improvement he has made this season IMO.
“Phillip” He may not be the most technical player he has come through the ranks while many in similiar postions failed and dropped off , he went on loan to millwall and still manage to shine , on his first team debut scores 2 goals against a prem side wt more does a young player have to do , to gain some credit and respect
Philip
Simpson can make it and is improving all the time. I think he can play on the right now as Denilson can’t do much in that position because he lacks pace.
Simpson can play on the right with Theo. He has pace, can tackle and very direct. He just needs to work on his link up play and touch; a problem both Ade and Bendtner still have.
He fights hard for the club of his heart. Surely it won’t hurt to extend his contract, I mean if the likes of Denilson can play for Arsenal, why not this guy?
Jay could just be a late developer like Ian Wright. If he is willing to be patient a little longer, work hard and fight for a place, I say good luck to him. Arsene is obviously pleased with how much he has improved following the season with Millwall, so it looks like he is willing to keep him a bit longer and perhaps try a loan spell with a championship team.
Some people seem to have a very unrealistic idea about players hitting their peak when they are barely out of their teens. Our 3 main strikers are in their mid-20’s in case you hadn’t noticed.
Great to see Jay coming trough.
Wenger on randalL: http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/Wenger-ExCobbler-Randall-is-an.4754117.jp
i hope he makes it…
hes an true arsenal boy
Walcott is still better than Simpson.
;S.
And hes younger.
simpson vc wellbeck???? who better
Meanwhile Jay Simpson, the 20-year-old Arsenal striker who scored twice on his debut in the tie against Wigan, is close to agreeing a new three-year contract with the club. The Londoner is seen by Wenger as having a future at the Emirates Stadium and Derby County and West Bromwich Albion have shown an interest in taking him on loan.
I’d be feeling good if I was Jay. If his main weakness is his technique, all he has to do is practice. All day. Everyday. And where better then alongside the most technically honed players in the Premiership. He can only improve.
Walcott – Simpson
Both prodigys when young , Simpson was even relocated as arsenal wanted him to focus on football , Walcott has obviously out shone Simpson but hes had first team football , and trained with some of the best players in the world his quality and confidence is bound to be better , just need to give simpson the same surroundings and see if he reacts