It has been no surprise to see Aliadiere training with Arsenal to rebuild his fitness. There was absolutely no problem while we helped him to find a club. But his latest statement looks like the boss and him have been talking about a possible move.
I don’t mind him having ambitions or believing in himself. But the fact is that this is something that could even be discussed is unbelievable.
Aliadiere is one of those Wenger signings that have stayed at the club for too long. He is one of your Denilson, Eboue, Cygan or Vela (and for some Rosicky or Diaby).
He may have been unlucky with his injuries but he was introduced to us as the next Anelka so the expectations were huge.
I don’t how and why but Wenger renewed his contract twice despite all his injury problems.
He finally did depart the club in 2007 ( after EIGHT years at the club) and joined Middlesboro where he failed to impress. Yes, he scored a few goals here and there but their fans were not happy with him and his contract did not get renewed last summer, despite being a Championship club now.
A move to West Ham also broke down due to injury problems and he is turned full circle now by coming back to train with us. Obviously, he would not talk about re-joining us if there was not a possibility.
Yes he was good in that Carling Cup game at Anfield but so was Julio Baptista while Lansbury was sensational this year at White Hart Lane in the same competition.
The point is he was not good enough then and since he left he has done nothing good. He used to be a Wenger favourite while at the club ( despite all his injuries) and I hope our manager does not get too emotional again and offer him a deal.
