In a bid to bolster his often-injured back line, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been in hot pursuit of Blackburn center back Christopher Samba. Now, however, it appears the Gunners are set to miss out on the giant Congolese player.

Blackburn's owners the Venky Group have confirmed that they would like to hold on to Samba, with chairperson Anuradha Desai has called on her prized asset to stay at Ewood Park for one more year.

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"I see no City!"

His pet-project is looking ever-more Barca bound, a £7 million fee has been agreed with Manchester City for left-back Gael Clichy and there are several swirling reports that Samir Nasri may be about to follow his compatriot to Eastlands for £20-odd million, but Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has refused to discuss the fact that he may be about to lose a triplet of first-team players.

If you were to ask a football fan "who are the two best managers in the English Premier League?" they will most likely answer Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. The two managers are currently the longest tenured managers in England, with a much storied history between the two of them.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is closing in on his first major signings of the summer, with Lille...
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes young Ignasi Miquel is not yet ready to feature in the English Premier League and Champions League but showed positive signs ahead of the future. Speaking to Arsenal TV Online, the ...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is plotting to hijack Liverpool's bid to buy...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has launched a subtle yet scathing attack on Newcastle United by insisting that their players were not playing to win on the opening day of the Barclays Premier League season.

Wenger, whose side was on the receiving end of several controversial calls during the Gunners' 4-4 draw with the Magpies in February, has accused Newcastle of defensive tactics in yesterday's goalless draw while also implying that midfielder Joey Barton brought additional negativity to the game.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes there is still more to come from midfielder Samir Nasri, one of the best players in the Premier League this season. According to the Frenchman, the 23-year old was playing too ...

After an extended period of speculation, it appears that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is finally closing in on three of the club's main targets this summer.

Spanish winger Juan Manuel Mata, Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard, and Blackburn defender Christopher Samba are all expected to be locked in negotiations over their proposed moves to the Emirates in the coming days.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirmed 18-year old Wellington Alves da Silva will be loaned out during the January transfer window after he couldn't get a work permit. Speaking about the Brasilian, the Frenchman explained he will ...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Lionel Messi is currently the best player in the world. Speaking during the annual Premium Members Q&A at the Emirates Stadium and asked who he would sign if money was ...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Theo Walcott, Cesc Fabregas, Alex Song and Abou Diaby could all be back for the home game against Blackburn, on April 2. Speaking to Arsenal TV Online, the Frenchman started by ...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his squad accumulated a lot of experience despite their young age even if many believe experienced players should be signed by the Frenchman. Speaking to the Club's official website before the ...

The traditional English Premier League top four has been compromised. Gone are the days when it was almost a given that the status quo would finish in the important positions at the top of the table. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have long been the heavyweights of the division, seasonally swapping positions in the top four.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has yet again rubbished rumours about the future of captain Cesc Fabregas. About Manchester City's potential offer for the Spaniard, the Frenchman explained that he is to be approached if they decide ...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told Gunners trio Manuel Almunia, Denilson and Tomas Rosicky that...
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that discussions with Samir Nasri over a new contract...
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has yet again confirmed that midfielders Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri will not leave the club this summer. Speaking at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, the Frenchman explained that the captain ...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has announced that he does not expect a new left-back to join Gervinho once the club concludes its summer signings in August.

Wenger, who has repeatedly insisted that he will hold on to the midfield duo of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, couldn't do much when Manchester City prized Frenchman Gael Clichy away from the Emirates last week.

Liverpool are ready to hijack Arsenal's potential move for Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard.
According to Fanatix.com, the Merseyside club is eyeing one more attacking player and has already made an enquiry for Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay.
However, it is unclear how likely it will be to land the Dutchman as he was only signed by the Catalans in January.

According to Arsenal's official website, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has made little progress in the signing of a central defender Wenger said,

"No, it is still nowhere ... We get many offers but, at the moment, nothing concrete ... I cannot tell you [about the type of player] at the moment because it has to click in my head and nothing has happened yet.

Morning all. Throughout January Soccerlens is going to be bringing you a daily round-up of the morning's various goings-on. Be it juicy morsels of spurious transfer gossip or real, actual bona fide news, rest assured, we'll have it covered.

Here's this morning's batch.

Free-Wieling.

Morning all. Throughout January Soccerlens is going to be bringing you a daily round-up of the morning's various goings-on. Be it juicy morsels of spurious transfer gossip or real, actual bona fide news, rest assured, we'll have it covered.

Here's this morning's batch.

Eden Project.

If rumors are true, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is finally ready to splash some cash. This time reports indicate that the French manager is willing to part with £12 million for Paris St. Germain defender Mamadou Sakho. Sakho is one of the most exciting young talents in the French Ligue 1, and he appears to be the sort of player that Wenger would take a risk on, despite his usual thriftiness.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the Gunners should archive their campaign as a success, regardless of where they end in the Premier League table. Speaking on Friday ahead of tomorrow's game away at Blackpool, the Frenchman ...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his players have "turned the corner" after battling their way past Blackpool, last week, in the English Premier League. Speaking to Arsenal TV Online ahead of Sunday's big game against Liverpool ...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that Liverpool have done good business in signing strike duo Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll as a replacement for Fernando Torres.
While much has been made of the combined £50 million outlay spent in January by new owners NESV on the former Ajax and Newcastle United men, the Gunners boss believes that they will in time prove valuable assets for the Reds.

The FA has confirmed that Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish will not be charged for using unprofessional language towards Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
The two bosses clashed when the Reds were awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time, with the Frenchman believing that his players had been hard done by the decision, and TV cameras caught the Scot swearing at the Gunners manager.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is wrong in believing the Blues are better-positioned than the Gunners to win the title. The Frenchman admitted Chelsea are enjoying a nice run but mathematically the ...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has yet again confirmed that the Gunners will sign new players if they find the right elements to add to their squad. Speaking in his first press-conference in China, the Arsenal boss ...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned Fabio Capello that Jack Wilshere will not be allowed to play in England's friendly against Holland on Wednesday.

The squad inclusion of the midfielder already the subject of a club-versus-country row at Under 21 level this summer came despite him missing the Gunners' pre-season defeat to Benfica on Saturday night with an ankle problem.

Arsenal fan site Gunner Blog has published a hilarious parody of an Eminem song detailing communications between owner Stan Kroenke and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. The video features "Stan Kroenke" rapping in place of Eminem, criticizing his French manager's recent transfer dealings.

Towards the tail end, the Professor raps back, responding to the American's jibes.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has insisted that Barcelona's deal for Cesc Fabregas wasn't ideal, pointing out that the fee is cheap for a player of the Spaniard's caliber. Wenger went on to say that he had no choice but to prolong the transfer saga as it's his duty to stand up for the club's rights in the transfer market.

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Robin Van Persie succeeds Cesc Fabregas as new Arsenal skipper is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has officially announced Robin Van Persie as Arsenal's new captain.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to sign new players in the January transfer window but is at the moment focused on doing well with the players at his disposal. Speaking to Arsenal Player on Friday ...

Tottenham and Arsenal are united in their determination to identify fans from both clubs who were guilty of offensive chanting during Sunday's North London derby at White Hart Lane.

Spurs' 2-1 victory over their bitter local rivals was overshadowed by abusive jeers from both sets of supporters.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted to the media that half of his players wanted to leave the Emirates this summer. In the face of a potential player mutiny following the sales of Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri, Gael Clichy, and Emmanuel Eboue, Wenger found it difficult to hold on to the rest of his squad.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the Gunners showed mental strength, on Saturday, in their 1-2 win against Norwich City. Speaking to Arsenal Player immediately after the game, the Frenchman declared that his players didn't give up ...

Liverpool have been linked with a swoop for Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Montolivo.
The Italy international is in demand as the January transfer window approaches, with just six months remaining on his contract compelling La Viola to accept a knockdown fee for his services.
A move within Serie A appears Montolivo's most likely course of action, with both AC Milan and Juventus keen on the 26-year-old.

Hands on coach Arsene Wenger has always been praised for the revolutionary training regimes he brought to English football, but this is a new one on us. There's no indication of whether the whole squad takes part in this exercise or whether it's Alex Song's special way of securing a starting berth in the Gunners' [.