Well as always this summer Arsenal have been linked with many players throughout the world, but
today I have set out to create a post about the realistic players who could come to Arsenal and the
likely hood we will sign them.
Starting from defence and working up the field you can see the players below, (Please note
the word realistic because we have been linked with many players around the field and I'm only
showing as the word suggest real transfer prospects.
Well as you expect within the middle of the summer transfer season Arsenal, as always have been
linked with many players from around the world and also within England.
From the transfer rumours displayed so far this is who I would like to find lined up for the
first game next season in the premier league:
Goalkeeper
Manuel Almunia:
Why?
So after a long week of Melo will sign and Melo won't it appears now conclusively that Juve have
struck a deal and Arsenal can't financially and won't match it. So this leaves the door open for
the question who will we attempt to sign now, after our main target has moved.. I shall
discuss:
Blaise Matuidi
This transfers seems to be done on the evidence of things; he is apparently in England,
according to Sky Sports news and his current club St Etienne have signed Fernande's from Man City
(Central Defensive Midfielder) and appear to be looking for another defensive minded player, from
Greece somewhere.
Hi everyone hope you've had good weeks up to this point and will be looking forward to the
Celtic game tonight to probably see a few young guns in action.
But what has caught my eye today is a few journalists predicting Arsenal to be in action on
transfer deadline day and throughout the week prior to it, I'll explain:
The Dail Mirror's Football Spy
From his insider knowledge or it could be what he just made up he is predicting 2 Arsenal moves
in the last week of the transfer window:
Blaise Matuidi
This story has ran for ages and you all know who he is by now so I won't bother with huge
details but he's a Defenesive Midfielder with a great talent.
It has been reported in various newspapers today and web columns (especially on the Daily Mail)
that Arsene Wenger will finally make his interest in Brazilian star Felipe Melo de Carvalho,
currently of Fiorentina in the form of a bid.
Arsene Wenger has tracked the star for about 3 years now and lost out last season to Fiorentina
who signed the Brazil international for £10 million euros from Almeria the Spanish side.
Arsene Wenger agreed a £10million deal for Ajax centre-back Thomas Vermaelen yesterday but is
still unsure about who will partner him at the heart of Arsenal's defence next season.
Though his agent Soren Lerby was still negotiating personal terms last night, Vermaelen seems
certain to sign a four-year contract at The Emirates after convincing the Arsenal manager he has
the credentials to shore up a defence that was repeatedly found wanting last season.
Well before I start I've got a lot two get through. So this might take a while!
£15 million bid for Melo
According to "News of the World" and the "Daily Mirror" Arsenal have made a £15 million bid for
Brazil and Fiorentina's defensive midfield player, as I already discussed a few days earlier to
this post.
Well what a dissapointing end to a good start! Typical Arsenal; control the game and then score
but don't take advantage, by scoring another goal when on top. Then stupidity from Almunia allows
an equaliser, then I'm not even gonna try to explain Diaby's actions. What was he thinking?
Although Almunia was to blame again, he should of collected the ball from the cross.
Now before you read this you will be either scratching your head and thinking hmm or .. will be
banging your head thinking we nearly signed De Rossi.
This morning on Wikipedia Daniel De Rossi's page was chanegd from Roma player to Arsenal. Yes
your thinking no big deal but WAIT.
Then for 10 15 minutes Arsenal.
Today has been quite a day for news stories reporting Arsenal FC; there has been transfer news,
Wenger's quote's about various issues and stupid newspaper columnists sledging us over and over
again. But let's calm down.
News reports on Huntelaar
It has been clear knowledge for a day now that Huntelaar is not keen on a mover to Stuggart even
though Real have agreed a fee.
It has been announced today in "The Guardian" newspaper that Real Madrid have sent a fax to many
premier league clubs telling them of Real Madrid players up for sale. Within this list is Klaas-Jan
Huntelaar who has been linked with Arsenal for a while and if and I say if Adebayor is sold then he
could definitely be a worth while (and in my opinion better) replacement.
Hello everyone, you may be thinking where am I coming from with the headline, after the
devastating loss to Manchester United on Saturday but you have to look at things in a rounded way
as I shall explain below:
The Loss versus Man United
Yes firstl;y we lost the game and probably should and deserved to win it, but let's not dwell on
that.
Goals:
Van Persie, Diaby and Arshavin
The news coming out of Fiorentina today is that Arsenal have until Friday to finalise a deal if
they wish to sign Felipe Melo from them. Juventus talks have collapsed after Marco Marchionni's
refused to sign for Fiorentina on the deal they offered him. To add to this Fiorentina's supporters
staged a protest that one of their best players was being sold to a bitter rival, consequently
with this in mind Fiorentina want to sell to Arsenal and have set a Friday deadline date.
Good news for hopeful Arsenal fans; Portsmouth have accepted a bid for Peter Crouch from
Tottenham Source Sky Sports. This must surely mean that Redknapp has ruled himself out of signing
Huntelaar which could be a major breakthrough in our so called attempts to sign him.
With no other known competition Wenger now may be much more inclined to make a bid and sign
him.
It has been anounced today that Thomas Vermaelen will fly in to England tommorow and complete a
medical at Arsenal before signing his contract which is believed to be of four years. We have had
no whimper of what his wages are but it is expected that has already been done and all that is
needed is his mediacal done and dusted before pen is put to paper.
The Sun and a variety of other newspapers this morning are reporting a huge story for many
Arsenal fans. Arsene Wenger has apparently matches spurs offer to the 33 year old; A one year
contract with many bonuses although he shall have to take a pay cut from £80,000 a week to a much
lower salary.
Wenger needs to bring in experienced players after Toure departed and we lost so many two
seasons back but he believes Patrick Viera could do a great job for us.
A great day for Arsenal and especially 17 year old Jack Wilshere who scored a brace as well as
Eduardo with another clinical finish!
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Arsenal have been rocked by an injury to star striker Robin van Persie which could see the
Dutchman ruled out of action for around two months.
Van Persie was stretchered off during Holland's goalless friendly draw in Italy on Saturday
night.
He damaged his ankle in a challenge with Giorgio Chiellini in the early stages of the clash.
Well we start the campaign with a tough fixture at Everton away, but maybe it's better
to get it out the way with? I think everyone would of preferred a home draw though.
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but you can see them by clicking here
What an opener! In my wildest dreams I didn't expect us to whack in 6 v Everton. I'm super happy
even though I had a rubbish day of personal sport behind me, but I won't bore you with that.
Here's the highlights, I will find an improved quality version as soon as possible but that's it
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Good news to all gooners; Robin Van Persie should be signing a new contract within the week. Talks
have been ongoing for several months and, despite reports of interest from Manchester United (load
of rubbish), it is understood that there are just a few final details to resolve before an
announcement is made.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta came out with the most idiotic phrase ever yesterday as the
saga of Fabregas leaving continues. BORING.
Anyway this is what he had to say with the bold line showing his total stupidity:
"If they are interested in selling, we are interested in buying but if not, then we will look to
Fabregas.
Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos is reported to have agreed a switch to Everton.
The Swiss centre-half has slipped down the pecking order at Emirates Stadium in recent times,
and spent the 2008/09 season on loan at AC Milan.
Despite the Gunners having offloaded Kolo Toure to Manchester City this summer,Arsene
Wenger has moved to snap upThomas Vermaelen from Ajax.
Today has been a big day for Arsenal; We are to face Celtic in Champions league qualifying which
as "harregas the gooner" said on the post below is very ironic and many transfer stories have
stated prevailing in the last few hours, so the papers should be full of them tomorrow.
Arsenal to up Chamakh bid
The Daily Mail is saying Wenger will up his bid for the Moroccan forward to £7.
Arsene Wenger has made a fresh move for St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi after fearing Cesc
Fabregas is facing an injury lay-off.
Arsenal captain Fabregas, 22, faces a race to be fit for Saturday's trip to Manchester United
and could be out for up to three weeks with a hamstring injury.
Hello people, hopefully you will have a good Bank Holiday Monday and spend it wisely.
Not that much on transfer gossip this morning apart from what was said yesterday about Chamakh
and Viera. One small bit about Blaise Matuidi and how St Etienne want £8 million and how Wenger
will not pay that, but that's a very small story in the general scheme of things.
Good times lay ahead, we know that anyway. But.... Good times could be 99% assured this
season should we sign two players this January. I know it is a while off January at this time
but I'm sure Wenger is already looking ahead so shy shouldn't we. I'm not gonna mention the papers
because as soon as the window shuts they are looking for the next window moves, but anyway.
Even if you take out the young and the tenuous, leaving only out-and-out indisputable forwards
(albeit a couple who play in midfield sometimes) you still haveWalcott, Arshavin, Vela, Van Persie,
Adebayor, Eduardo and Bendtner - an embarrassment of riches. You wouldn't bet against Adebayor
leaving in the summer.
Kolo Toure is having a medical in Manchester City hospital (excuse me if that is not the proper
name) after pictures of him arriving were shown on Sky Sports news.
Skysports.com understands that Toure has agreed a four-year deal with the Eastlands
club and his signing could be confirmed within the next 24 hours, or even today if the medical is
swift.
A pretty poor end to our very good pre-season, nobody played to their potential yesterday but
this is only a pre-season game and things still look very promising for the campaign ahead.Ars
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is not prepared to send Fran Merida out on loan this season.
The 19-year-old Spaniard enjoyed a short spell back in his homeland in the 2007/08 campaign
after being allowed to join Racing Santander.
There had been talk of a similar deal being struck this summer, with the teenage midfielder keen
to experience regular first-team football.
A decent game in which we won without really trying! Hopefuly our Carlign Cup Boys will beat
West Brom on Tuesday in the same or better style.
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Simply disappointed - theirs not more to say!
Home Team Score Away Team Time West Ham 2-2 Arsenal R (HT 0-2)
- Cole 74
- Alessandro Diamanti (pen) 80
What a game! Stunning goals and overall two teams playing well!
Full Highlights
1-0 Merida
1-1 Insua
2-1 Bendtner
We have big injury troubles ahead of our first competetive game this weekend versus Everton. The
list is:
Tomas Rosicky (hamstring) and Samir Nasri (broken leg) were already sidelined before the
manager spoke to Arsenal TV Online on Thursday afternoon. However, in that interview, the Frenchman
ruled out Theo Walcott (back), Johan Djourou (knee) and Lukasz Fabianski (knee) from the trip to
Goodison Park, while Abou Diaby (groin) is classed as a doubt.
TEAM NEWS
Arsenal's Eduardo is over the groin strain that made him a late withdrawal from the bench against
Celtic but Theo Walcott still has a back problem.
Manager Arsene Wenger could field the same starting XI for the third consecutive match.
Portsmouth trio Steve Finnan, Hermann Hreidarsson and Papa Bouba Diop are all out with hamstring
injuries, with the latter facing six weeks out.
