Fiorentina have asked for Emmanuel Eboue plus cash for Arsenal to bring Confederations Cup winner Felipe Melo to the Emirates.

Felipe Melo recently signed a one-year contract extension at Fiorentina - the main purpose of which now seems to be the addition of a £21m release clause to help La Viola as much money as possible for the Brazilian midfielder.

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To all of our USA audience, a happy fourth of July to each and every one of you. For those inhabiting other countries, have a holiday in honor of the good ol' US of A. Even with the hustle and bustle of the holiday, there's time to talk some Arsenal.

There's something of a story brewing with the Viola namely a rumored move of Felipe Melo to Arsenal, brought up by some in the previous post.

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The north east side are planning a swift raid to beat Arsenal to the signing of the Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh. Arsenal's interest in 25-year-old Girondins de Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh appears to have cooled after Milan ended their pursuit of Emmanuel Adebayor, and Sunderland could steal in with a €14 million bid. Click to continue reading...

The Spanish champions could finally grant Andrey Arshavin's wish. Barcelona are weighing up a move for Arsenal midfielder Andrei Arshavin, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Russia international was very close to joining the Catalan outfit from Zenit St. Petersburg last summer, but the player's move to Camp Nou failed to materialise as the two clubs could not [. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool are said to be targeting Udinese duo Gokhan Inler and Gaetano D'Agostino, but are concerned at the price-tags.

While the Daily Mail reports that Rafa Benitez is very interested in Swiss midfielder Inler, Italian newspapers suggest teammate D'Agostino is also on his shopping list. Click to continue reading...

Morning folks and another quickie today as my head is absolutely bouncing. This heat is playing with my sinuses in a totally inappropriate, non-hayfever way and it is driving me insane. Do you care? Probably not, but trust me, you would if you had to listen to me moan all day!

So, according to the Independent VP has finally remembered how a pen works and signed a new deal keeping him at Arsenal until 2014.

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This has just reached me. Emmanuel Adebayor's people have produced a brochure, similar to the one used to attract interest in Michael Owen, to help 'sell' him to other clubs.

Arseblog has exclusively received a copy and you can download it for yourself here.

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Manchester United broke new ground with their "strikerless" or "universal striker" tactics but the signing of Owen will surely see a more orthodox approach.
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As one Galactico departs Manchester United, another comes in.

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The Blues are looking to succeed where Milan have failed this summer, sign Wolfsburg's star striker Edin Dzeko. Chelsea have reportedly entered the race to sign Wolfsburg star Edin Dzeko and are planning a €23 million (£20m) offer for the player. The Mirror reports today that new head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is looking to add quality [. Click to continue reading...

I wouldn't say no if another joined the ranks but do our Premiership hopes really depend on the arrival of a defensive midfielder. The question that springs to my mind is when will he play?

Ninety per cent of teams that come to the Emirates park the proverbial bus and only venture into our half when a break is on; so, it seems to me that a team geared to breaking down a defence using fast interplay is more effective than the addition of a more defensive player.

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Morning all, a quick Saturday round-up for you.

We've had plenty of signings this week, they've all been in-house though. Following on from his young colleagues Ramsey and Wilshere, Kieran Gibbs has been rewarded with a new long term deal. Arsene Wenger says:

Kieran made such a great impact last season and the progress he made throughout the year was fantastic.

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I won't deny the fact that Adebayor has pissed me off over the last 12 months, even more than when I heard that a Spud had 'apparently' buried a Spurs shirt under the pitch during the construction of the Emirates.

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Chris thinks Michael Owen's move to Man Utd is a good idea, and I agree. The Dragons' Den crowd are tougher to convince though... Why a Prem salary cap won't work (Arsenal Offside) FSC should show the whole Gold Cup (MLS Talk) Stephen Colbert: "Is it time to care about soccer?" (Colbert Nation*) What they'll be wearing in the [. Click to continue reading...

UPDATE: According to Arsenal's official website, Arsenal have signed defender Kieran Gibbs to a new long-term deal.

June 21st, 2009 According to Steve Stammers at the Daily Mirror, Arsenal are looking to sign defender Kieran Gibbs to a new long-term deal.

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Arsene Wenger may be one fifth place finish away from the end of his reign as Arsenal manager.

This time last year such a statement would have been laughed at, but is it really inconceivable that the Arsenal fan's faith in Wenger would be permanently fractured should his young squad who he has for so long talked up fail to claim a Champions League spot?

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Adebayor holds the key as to whether we see two or more players move to Arsenal this summer.  Unlike last season when Wenger was determined that Adebayor will not leave, this season he is "easy" with the situation. In fact I have never known Wenger "tout" a player as he has done with Adebayor this season.

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Soooo Sir Alex wanted to sign the lad as a teenager.... but as we all know he went to Liverpool where I loved him like a brother until he made his trip to Spain, our relationship ended soon after. Sir Alex finally gets his wish, though he's not a teenager, Michael still has all the potential in the world. Click to continue reading...

Arsene Wenger and Ivan Gazidis have been busy this summer securing the services of players that are already at the club. Â Theo Walcott got the ball rolling signing a new contract before the season was up, next on Arsene's priority was striker Robin van Persie. Â It has taken longer to convince the Holland international to sign an extension.

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The Swiss international Gokhan Inler is wanted by Premier League clubs, but moving to England will be difficult says his agent. Udinese midfielder Gokhan Inler has, once again, been tipped to leave the club and move to the Premier League, but his agent Dino Lamberti has revealed that the player wants to stay in Serie A. Click to continue reading...

The Swiss international Gokhan Inler is wanted by Premier League clubs, but moving to England will be difficult says his agent. Udinese midfielder Gokhan Inler has, once again, been tipped to leave the club and move to the Premier League, but his agent Dino Lamberti has revealed that the player wants to stay in Serie A. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal striker Emanuel Adebayor has been heavily linked with a move away from the Emirates but despite the big interest from Milan and several other clubs, his future remains unresolved. Arsene Wenger is confident Adebayor will stay at the club, but he also admits he sees Bordeaux's Marouane Chamakh as a possible replacement.

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Michel Platini again went on the record to air his disbelief at Real's profligate spending after the club signed Karim Benzema.

Then Arsenal's CEO, Ivan Gazidis channeling his MLS experience talked up the advantages of introducing the salary cap.

He referred admiringly to Germany's Bundesliga - "the only profitable league," he said- which has tight restrictions on the debts clubs can carry, and insists they live within their means.

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We as Arsenal fans will now need a reality check. It has become clear that with the likes of Real Madrid and <?xml:namespace prefix = st1> Barcelona keen to wrestle back the global TV rights of having the best league in the world, serious money is going to be spent this transfer window.

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Well we do, and not only do we know that he's is a wonderkid who will become a wondergrownup, we also know that he has committed his future to Arsenal. Long term contracts rock when they aren't signed by anyone called Silvestre, Gallas, or Adebayor. VP? Any chance?

There seems to be some confusion over whether Gallas is wanting to stay or away, but I don't really care to be honest.

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Happy Friday to you. Some bits and pieces to get through so let's get through them, these bits and pieces that must be got through.

Where to start? Ok, Emmanuel Adebayor. Arsene Wenger has spoken to French TV about the future of the Togonian and says:

If he does not want to stay, he will leave but I think that he will be still at Arsenal this season.

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I'm starting a trend with my articles now... they all seem to start with "Last year I wrote article XYZ", well this one is no different!

So last year I wrote an article about the state of the ticket system for Arsenal Fans. And I hate to announce over the last year things have got worse, I lost my wallet with my precious membership cards in.

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Real Madrid continues to shine. City isn't doing bad either. The big four are remarkably quiet, especially United and Chelsea...

• Gallas staying at Arsenal.
  
• Inter gets Materazzi to re-up.
  
• Is Barcelona closing on Villa.
  
• Xabi Alonso eyed by Juventus.
  
• Bayern sets a Ribery price.

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As Manchester United are rumoured to be signing the, cough, over the hill, splutter, Michael Owen, Arsenal have announced some fantastic news that will disappoint a host of clubs who were keeping a crafty eye on things, Jack Wilshere has signed a new long term deal at the club.This boy is a special talent and this is great news. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger gave an exclusive interview to French radio station RMC earlier this evening. Some of the questions posed to him were very interesting, and as you'll see below, so are his answers. Thanks to Vince from ASCFR for translating these. Will there be a lot of movement at Arsenal this summer? Click to continue reading...

Carrying on with the musical theme, I chose the heading for two reasons, one is that there has ‘truly' only ever been two managers to stick to their guns and what they believe in, the other is that one of the two bought the great player we all love, miss and fondly refer to him as Sir Bobby.

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William Gallas is like marmite; You love him or you hate him.

I happen to love him. Lots. Like a brother. And will continue to do so at the best of my ability.

Most people hate him. Cool, that's their opinion. But I can't really understand why.

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According to Arsenal's official website, Arsenal have signed 17-year-old midfielder Jack Wilshere to a new long-term contract.

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Who knew that tangerine and yellow were the new black?

Arsenal's new keeper shirt



Newcastle United's new away strip.





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Will Arsene really sign a defensive midfielder this summer? The likelihood is no, unless that player is 29 years old, why? Arsene has stated he has embarked upon a project at Arsenal and that project is to play attractive football with young players.

What signal will go out to his current players and those below if Arsene signs a 25 year old.

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Melanie Slade, girlfriend to Arsenal's Theo Walcott, steps out for a night at Sketch, London. June 30, 2009. Caution, her outfit may cause drowsiness. Click to continue reading...