Eboue is a lazy defender though and his attitude is terrible(Will not forget the way he got a red card against Man Utd last season, nor the Spuds this season). I've always believed in his abilities though(Unlike most Arsenal fans actually) I've always thought that if he got his attitude straightened out, he would be a formidable fullback.
But fact of the matter is, he didn't, and he's been playing for us for 3 years now. So i don't see him sorting it out anytime soon.
As for Poulsen, he's a player Wenger would never buy. A 28 year old in Wenger's eyes is like a 42 year old in other managers eyes. But if you ask me, i'd take him any day of the week and three times on a Friday. He's two levels above any defensive mid we have, he would be a significant upgrade over the mediocre Denilson.
I agree with Alen, that it is absurd to give us Poulsen +money for Eboue. If Eboue wasn't younger than Poulsen i would have said that it should have been Eboue + money for Poulsen.
I don't understand how underrated Poulsen is on these boards, i mean i am sure you guys are frustrated over missing out on Alonso and getting Poulsen instead, i am sure you don't need Poulsen that much either and i am sure the 12M could have been better spent elsewhere. But i am also sure that Poulsen is a good player. He was one of the best DM's in the league. And like i said before, i'd take him with my eyes closed.