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Arsenal boss Wenger keen on Borussia Dortmund defender Subotic

Arsenal Brunei Blog 19 November @ 02:46 AM EST
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is eyeing Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic.
The Daily Mail says Wenger could step up his pursuit of Subotic amid fears William Gallas could leave Arsenal for nothing in the summer.
Frenchman Gallas is out of contract at the end of the season and although negotiations are due to start about a new one-year deal, there has been talk the 32-year-old is keen to move abroad. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal boss Wenger: Nasri will not replace Song

Arsenal Brunei Blog 18 November @ 02:38 AM EST
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Samir Nasri will not replace Alex Song in a defensive midfield role in the New Year.
Song will be lost to the Gunners due to Cameroon's African Nations Cup campaign.
But on Nasri, Wenger told arsenal.com: "No, [he is not a replacement].
"I do not say that he could not, Samir is very tactically astute, but he is attracted forwards. Click to continue reading...

Misimovic agent yet to hear from Arsenal

Arsenal Brunei Blog 17 November @ 10:14 PM EST
The agent of Wolfsburg midfielder Zvjezdan Misimovic has yet to hear from Arsenal.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is said to be preparing a bid for Misimovic as he seeks a new midfield playmaker.
But the agent of the Bosnia international, Florian Goll, told Sport.co.uk: "Neither Arsenal nor any other club in the Premier League have contacted me. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal boss Wenger chasing Barcelona pair Toure, Krkic

Arsenal Brunei Blog 16 November @ 10:28 PM EST
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is chasing Barcelona pair Yaya Toure and Bojan Krkic.
El Mundo Deportivo says Wenger rates the pair very highly and is keen to bring both players to London.
Wenger is aware of Toure's frustrations at Barca this season and their row with his agent. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal boss Wenger ready to land Palace's Moses for knockdown price

Arsenal Brunei Blog 14 November @ 01:45 AM EST
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to try again for Crystal Palace superkid Victor Moses.
The Daily Star says Arsene Wenger has tracked the Eagles forward, 19, for two years and came close to snaring him in August 2008.
But the Gunners baulked at the south Londoners' £5m asking price and were only prepared to fork out £1m plus add-ons for a player they saw as unproven. Click to continue reading...

Arsene Wenger and the curious case of the curse of November

Arsenal Insider 11 November @ 03:22 AM EST

by CARL ELDRIDGE Nasty old November has never been too kind to the Gunners under our esteemed leader's reign and this morning's Mirror claims the Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is desperate to break the curse.

It claims the Frenchman has claimed that this month will be decisive in determining whether Arsenal can maintain their challenge for the Premier League title and, in particular, avoid injuries which have hurt them badly in the past.

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Arsenal Close In On Talented £15m Playmaker Ozil: Top Notch Player

Caught Offside 10 November @ 07:41 AM EST

Wenger keeps eye on German youngster who is having a great Bundesliga season.

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Arsenal are planning for life without Cesc Fabregas by lining up a £15 million swoop for Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil.

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Arsenal in contact for Wolfsburg playmaker Zvjezdan Misimovic

Arsenal Brunei Blog 10 November @ 01:51 AM EST
Wolfsburg playmaker Zvjezdan Misimovic is a £6 million target for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
The News of the World says the German champions have already made it clear that it will take twice that amount to prise away their Bosnian star.
The midfielder, 27, has already scored six goals for his club this season and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is also a big fan of his passing and technical ability. Click to continue reading...

Kitman: Arsene Wenger’s sexy coat

Off the Post 05 November @ 03:56 AM EST
Knee-length puffa monstrosity It looks like Michelin Man chic is in this season. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is beginning to feel the winter chill and has turned to this oversized puffa jacket to provide the warmth he craves.


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Wenger raises the stakes ahead of AZ clash

Premiership Talk Blog 03 November @ 12:00 PM EST

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has raised the stakes ahead of his side's clash with Dutch club AZ Alkmaar in the Champions League on Wednesday. Wenger has demanded that his team finishes first in their Champions League group, and has explained that the semifinals are no longer good enough for the Gunners.

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Sunderland face battle to keep Cana from Arsenal

Arsenal Brunei Blog 23 October @ 10:08 AM EST
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce faces a battle to keep hold of star skipper Lorik Cana.
The Daily Mail says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has not given up hope of signing Cana, despite the Albanian midfielder moving to Sunderland this summer.
Cana was tracked by Wenger last season and the Arsenal boss could make a fresh move next year. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal boss Wenger determined to win Hazard race

Arsenal Brunei Blog 23 October @ 09:45 AM EST
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is determined to see off all rivals for Belgian whizkid Eden Hazard.
The Mirror says Wenger is sending scouts to watch 18-year-old Hazard in virtually every that he plays for French club Lille.
Belgian international Hazard, who has already won six full caps, fits the Wenger mould perfectly as he is young, very skilful and is not yet an established star. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal boss Wenger doesn't want single owner

Arsenal Brunei Blog 18 October @ 09:06 PM EST
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hinted he wouldn't be happy if the club was to be taken over.
With major shareholders Stan Kroenke and Alisher Usmanov both spoiling for a potential takeover bid, Wenger said: "Our way is the right way because it doesn't depend on any individual.
"It acknowledges the club is basically the property of the supporters.
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Arsenal’s Clichy and Diaby in doubt, Eduardo and Nasri not ready

Arsenal Brunei Blog 16 October @ 09:23 PM EST
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that left-back Gael Clichy and midfielder Abou Diaby are still slightly in doubt for Saturday's clash with Birmingham City.
The pair picked up ankle injuries on international duty for France and have not yet been passed fit to play.
"Clichy got a little knock on his ankle and Diaby was kept out of the French squad last night because of an ankle problem as well. Click to continue reading...

Wenger sees Arsenal home form as deal breaker in Championship chase

Arsenal Brunei Blog 16 October @ 09:10 PM EST
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is convinced the Gunners season will be won or lost at Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal are currently the leading scorers in the English top flight, having smashed 10 goals in their past two home games maintaining a 100% record at Ashburton Grove.
Wenger is in no doubt of the importance of continued strong performances in front of the 60,000-strong Gunners faithful, with north-London rivals Tottenham the next league visitors at the end of the month. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal Very Keen on £13m Bundesliga Forward Kiessling

Caught Offside 14 October @ 10:07 AM EST

Player's agent tries hard to convince Wenger to sign his client.

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keeping an eye on Bayer Levekusen striker Stefan Kiessling and is keen to sign the hitman in January.
The German striker has grabbed six goals in eight matches in the current campaign and is current on course for the Golden Boot award in the Bundesliga scoring charts.

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Backpage Daily News Round Up – Ramsey talks His Way To The Top

Arsenal Insider 08 October @ 04:15 AM EST

Morning Insiders, as we edge closer to the International match on Saturday that know one will watch we pick the best of todays news from the daily pappers.

The Sun - Ramsey talks his way to the top AARON RAMSEY is being talked all the way to the top by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

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Wenger: I knew Eduardo would dive in with the winner

Arsenal Insider 17 September @ 03:31 AM EST

Morning Insiders we survived match day one coming back from two goals down to snatch a win last night in Belgium. We have taken the best bits from the papers today. Comments are invited as always below.

The Sun - Kneesy does it
EDUARDO dived in to save Arsenal from a Champions League disaster last night.

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Bendy was a target for Barcelona…yeah, right!

Arsenal Insider 03 September @ 01:34 AM EST

By CARL ELDRIDGE Our two new signings feature in today's papers and before you get too excited over your cornflakes I am talking about Denilson and Nicklas Bendtner, who have both signed new deals for the glorious Gunners.

The Sun's coverage this morning makes them sound like a kids TV double act as they tag them ‘Den and Ben'.

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Quote of the Day...

The Grimsby Football Club 24 August @ 05:53 AM EST
KO fear for Fabregas | The Sun |Sport|Football: "'Cesc has a hamstring problem. He will be short for Wednesday certainly.
'If it's a little pull he'll be out for three weeks. If it's just a tightness maybe he can get away for the Celtic game but after 48 hours we'll have a better view.'"
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on his midfielder's injury, via Sun Sport. Click to continue reading...

The press, ahead of the Portsmouth match: Wenger Slams Spanish Clubs For Transfer Tactics

The Gunning Hawk 22 August @ 12:00 AM EST

Wenger Slams Spanish Clubs For Transfer Tactics
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has reacted angrily to the escalating rumours in the world's press that Gunners captain Francesc Fabregas has a concrete agreement to join treble-winning Barcelona next summer.

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Merida will not be loaned out this season – Wenger

Arsenal-highlights » The best Arsenal blog and highlights site! 14 August @ 10:35 AM EST

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.

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Djourou injury the first of many?

Gooner Talk 12 August @ 08:03 AM EST


Arsenal defender Johan Djourou was sent home from international duty after suffering from inflammation in his left knee cap. The Swiss internationals injury is said 'not to be serious', but it could keep him out of Saturday's Premier League opener against Everton. This leaves Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger facing a defensive crisis with summer signing Thomas Vermaelen [. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal to Complete £15m Hangeland Signing Within 48 Hours?!

Caught Offside 12 August @ 04:38 AM EST

This makes little sense to me and I pray that it doesn't come to fruition.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has set a ‘48 hour' deadline for Fulham to clarify whether or not defender Brede Hangeland is Emirates-bound, according to reports in Norway.

Norwegian daily VG state that Wenger wants the situation to be resolved as soon as possible with the new Premier League season returning this weekend.

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Hangeland future decided in ‘next 48 hours’

Gooner Talk 11 August @ 10:39 AM EST


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has set a '48 hour' deadline for Fulham to clarify whether or not defender Brede Hangeland is Emirates-bound, according to reports in Norway. Norwegian daily VG state that Wenger wants the situation to be resolved as soon as possible with the new Premier League season returning this weekend. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal to Make £3m Bid for Newcastle Keeper Krul

Caught Offside 11 August @ 10:02 AM EST

Promising young keeper very much on Wenger's Radar!

Newcastle's long-suffering fans are set for yet another blow with Arsenal set to step up their interest in keeper highly-rated young keeper Tim Krul.

The 21-year-old Dutchman, who would cost around £3million, was the Man of the Match in the club's first Championship game of the season away to West Brom.

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Arsene Wenger Looking For 1 Defensive & 1 Offensive Player

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 06 August @ 02:54 PM EST

According to Arsenal's official website, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is looking for two new players, one defensive and one offensive player. He said,

"We can still make do with one or two players more ... One could be in the defensive areas, and one in the attacking areas.

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Wenger Speaks Out About Vieira Rumor

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 01 August @ 11:01 PM EST

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has not ruled out signing Patrick Vieira. He said,

'We are nowhere near to making a decision like that, but it is a possibility. We do not rule it out and we do not say we will do it - and that is my decision at the moment.

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Arsenal Admit Huntelaar Might Be Adebayor’s Replacement

The Soccer Blog 15 July @ 12:52 PM EST
Arsenal have confirmed their interest in Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. Huntelaar would be a replacement for Emmanuel Adebayor, who is leaving the Gunners for Manchester City. Premier League side Arsenal had originally targeted Girondins de Bordeaux striker Chamakh, but Bordeaux were only willing to negotiate if Arsenal would include French international Mikael Silvestre in the [. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal’s Armand Traore Chased By Birmingham City

The Soccer Blog 12 July @ 12:45 PM EST
Arsenal's Armand Traore is a target for Premier League new boys Birmingham City, according to News of the World. The young French left-back will find first team football a struggle next season as Gael Clichy remains ahead of him in the pecking order at Emirates Stadium, and may favour a move away from the club. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool FC Sign French Starlet Chris Mavinga From Paris St Germain

Anfield Talk 09 July @ 05:09 AM EST
Liverpool are set to make their second summer signing after agreeing a deal to bring promising French left-back Chris Mavinga to Anfield.
The France under-18 international has been snapped up from Paris Saint Germain under the nose of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who was keen to take Mavinga to the Emirates. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal to Make Amazing £40m Swap Deal!

Caught Offside 29 June @ 12:39 PM EST
Shocking if true! The Rumour Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is making a shock £40 million move for Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery. The Daily Star Sunday says Gunners boss Arsene Wenger believes he is now close to pulling off one of the transfer coups of the summer and winning the race to sign . Click to continue reading...

Top ten transfer stories from today

AT THE FAR POST 27 June @ 12:51 PM EST
1. European champions Barcelona have made a big-money offer for Palmeiras striker Keirrison. According to Brazilian media, Barcelona have bid 15 million euros ($20.90 million) for the 20-year-old. (Reuters)
2. Panathinaikos made a double swoop for Olympique Marseille striker Djibril Cisse and Benfica midfielder Kostas Katsouranis on Friday. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal Doesn’t Want To Lose Anyone, Says Wenger

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 23 June @ 01:59 PM EST

According to Toby Davis at Setanta Sports, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said that he does not want to lose anybody this summer. He was quoted as saying,

"We lost Hleb and Flamini last summer and we have had to rebuild ...

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Wenger praises Danish hitman Bendtner

Gooner Talk 23 June @ 11:25 AM EST


Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is expecting much more from Nicklas Bendtner next season and revealed that he'll play a larger role in the Gunners' team next season. The 21-year-old Danish striker, who scored 15 goals in 50 appearances last campaign, had an on-off season due to niggly injuries and dips in form. Click to continue reading...