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Another Oxlade-Chamberlain Type of Signing? - By JG Nick Powell, an 18 year old English talent who
has climbed through the youth ranks of Crewe Alexandra and into their first team is heavily linked
with Arsenal. Not only has Powell been important in Crewe's ascendance to League 1, but he is/has
been a key player [.
Arsenal might face a double raid from Chelsea by BA Bacary Sagna has two years left on his Arsenal
contract and Theo Walcott has just one. If reports are to be believed, then Arsene Wenger is in
danger of losing both players to Premier league rivals Chelsea. Roman Abramovich seems to have just
remembered that [.
Arsenal are set to engage in a battle royale with the likes of Bayern Munich and Inter Milan for
the signature of 21-year old Austrian defender Aleksandar Dragovic currently plying his trade with
Swiss Champions FC Basel. The youngster, who joined Basel from home town club Austria Wien, has
already been capped 14 times for [.
The Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie is in cracking form ahead of Holland's attempt to win the Euro
2012 tournament, and he scored twice for the Oranje last night in the 6-0 demolition of Northern
Ireland. Another Dutch player with two goals last night was Van Persie's good friend Ibrahim
Afellay, who was snapped talking [.
Given all the previous history between Barcelona and Arsenal it is no wonder that both teams are
always trying to score points off each other in the transfer market. It doesn't look like that is
going to change in the near future according to a report this morning in the Catalan newspaper
Sport. They reveal [.
AST Meeting With Ivan Gazidis – By JG Oh joy, the Arsenal Supporters Trust will be having their
annual Q&A with Ivan Gazidis and the board this coming Wednesday at the Emirates at 7:00pm. Last
years meeting turned up to be a load of nonsense, the questions Gazidis was asked were for the most
part [.
There has been many Arsenal transfer rumours linking the Gunners with some of the best
up-and-coming English stars as Arsene Wenger tries to increase his pool of "home-grown" players,
and one name that has cropped up repeatedly is Crewe's Nick Powell. The 18 year-old has been at
Dario Gradi's famous Academy since he was just [.
Arsenal to swap Bendtner for Lewandowski-Yes Please! by BA Robert Lewandowski has just scored 30
goals from 46 appearances in all competitions this season. He led his side, Borussia Dortmund, to
an historic league and cup double, scoring a hat-trick against Bayern Munich in the cup final. He
was also voted player of the year [.
It is being reported yet again that Manchester City are keen on signing Arsenal super striker Robin
Van Persie, and are more than prepared to refocus their tentacles on the Emirates Stadium once
again this season should the player continue to stall on signing a new deal, says the Daily Mail.
It is believed that [.
Arsene Wenger's famous eye for talent has seemingly spread all the way to the far reaches of
Eastern Europe with Arsenal be linked with some fine new attacking talents in Russia and Ukraine.
The men in the spotlight are CSKA Moscow striker Seydou Doumbia and Dnipro winger Yevhen
Konoplyanka. Doumbia has been linked with a [.
Arsene Wenger's famous eye for talent has seemingly spread all the way to the far reaches of
Eastern Europe with Arsenal be linked with some fine new attacking talents in Russia and Ukraine.
The men in the spotlight are CSKA Moscow striker Seydou Doumbia and Dnipro winger Yevhen
Konoplyanka. Doumbia has been linked with a [.
Arsene Wenger has finally decided to exact revenge on the poachers from Manchester City as the
veteran French manager is set to turn the tables on the Premier League champions by plucking one of
their own stalwarts. The talents of a certain Nigel de Jong have so enamoured Monsieur Wenger that
he is prepared to [.
The Germans have come a-calling for an Arsenal hotshot and it happens to be one supremely
self-confident striker. Nicklas Bendtner is the man in question and he could be headed to the
German Bundesliga as he seeks a new home away from the Emirates. The Danish International isn't in
Arsene Wenger's plans for the future [.
I know none of you can put this season behind you until we get this season review done and get
some player grades out as well. Perry got the review started, time to finish it. So here goes, part
two of the review, kind of. Really just my take on the most turbulent Arsenal season in recent
memory.
ARSENAL shareholder Alisher Usmanov has splashed some of his considerable cash on a new luxury
yacht...no doubt tempting Gooners to dream about the money he could fork out on players.
Usmanov has, it is being reported, handed over some £65million on the craft, which includes a
swimming pool, a helicopter pad, a gym, a luxury dining room and cabins for 20 guests.
Scouting For Arsenal: Goalkeeper – By JG With Almunia, Fabianski and Mannone all forcing
themselves out of Arsenal, the signing of back-up goalkeeper has become an issue of dire
importance. Arsenal scouts have been reported to have been watching young English starlet Jack
Butland and a Norwegian shot stopper by the name of Kenneth Udjus.
Arsenal are reportedly very keen to sign the top French striker Olivier Giroud, but the 25 year-old
has now announced that he will only decide his future after Euro 2012. Giroud currently plays for
the French Champions Montpellier and has an excellent total of 86 appearances and 39 goals for the
French team.
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has just captained the French minnows Montpellier to the French Ligue 1 title,
beating super rich Qatari owned Paris Saint Germain by three points. The 23-year old central
defender has been an almost ever present for Montpellier since he was promoted from the youth side
in 2007, aged 18.
The Difference a Trophy Makes by Richard B. I've become accustomed over the past few years to
hearing the debate between fans over whether it should be the league or cup competitions that are
Arsenal's main priority. The fact that it is an admission that we don't have the strength in depth
to compete in [.
It's true. It's massive news.
I'm going on loan to Barcelona for the next 10 days. I've done a deal with the city whereby I'll
drink their beer, eat their food, swim in their sea and walk around the place in flip-flops until
it's time to return home. This is me and Mrs Blogs' first holiday for five years so we're kinda
looking forward to it.
Arsene Wenger would like to sign Younes Belhanda, but Montpellier manager Rene Girard insists the
player is not for sale. Younes Belhanda is a 22 year old French born Moroccon international. He has
been with Montpellier since 2009 and he managed to gather 96 appearances and 15 goals until now.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City [.
Arsenal transfer target Yann M'Vila's hopes of playing in Euro 2012 could well be over after the
defensive midfielder suffered a horrific ankle injury in a 'friendly' between France and Serbia on
Thursday evening. M'Vila was stretched off just 4 minutes into the match after a challenge from
Dusan Tadic, only to return to the [.
Arsene Wenger could face competition from Tottenham and Newcastle, but can easily afford the
reported fee of £6 million for Ibrahim Afellay. 26-year old Dutch international Afellay is being
released by the Catalan club. He is a creative midfield who can also play as a winger. In his first
season with Barcelona, he made 29 [.
Don't Rule Out Lucas Biglia – By JG I know some fans are practically slitting their wrists to see
Arsenal sign Yann M'Vila but come on, he's not the only player that would help strengthen the
midfield. Yes, M'Vila is a great player we know this, but he is not the only option. One player
[...]
After having been linked with a move to Chelsea all summer, Ivorian striker Seydou Doumbia has
suddenly attracted interest from a different part of London, with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger
rumoured to be interested in signing the 24-year old. Doumbia is an out and out goal scorer, having
banged in goals for fun at every [.
Every country has their own version of a Lionel Messi. Ukraine is no different, and their's goes by
the name of Yevhen Konoplyanka. The 22-year old Konoplyanka wears the no.10 jersey at Dnipro
Dnipropetrovsk and is deployed either as a second striker in a deep linking role between attack and
midfield or out on the [.
The future of Sochaux midfielder Marvin Martin has been the subject of some speculation in the
British press recently, with the playmaker reported to be a natural replacement for Cesc Fabregas
in the heart of the Arsenal midfield. Aaron Ramsey has struggled for form in his first full season
with the club, and has looked [.
Arsenal in recent weeks have become the bookies' favourites to land hard-tackling Rennes midfielder
Yann M'Vila this summer, but the French club aren't yet ready to let their star man go on the
cheap, and are testing the Gunners with a £25 million valuation for the 21-year old club academy
graduate.
Arsenal target Oli Giroud linked to Fenerbahce by AW Continuing in their rich tradition of scouring
the French transfer market for possible signings, Arsenal have closed in on 25-year old Montpellier
striker Olivier Giroud, who starred massively in the Ligue 1 side's maiden domestic triumph last
term.
The high horse of statistics, context and hindsight by Richard B. Whenever I hear statistics being
thrown around, not just about football but life in general, I am amazed at how little emphasis is
put on the context of the information. Although it is not football related, some of my favourite
statistics are those you [.
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has suddenly become a wanted man, if not by the Gunners then
reportedly by London neighbours Chelsea. Rumours have been circling around that if Arsene Wenger is
fed up with the enigmatic youngster then Roman Abramovich is willing to open up his wallet to sign
him.
And according to former Gunner Stewart Robson, he wouldn't mind seeing the back of Arsenal's
number 14.
Arsenal 2012-2013 by Lorenzo Enough is enough. This site is descending into acute madness, not
aided by bizarre articles from "guest writers" who seem intent on recounting their life stories in
essay-like articles. Tensions are building among supporters daily, as we witness other rival clubs
around us strengthening their squads with extravagant purchases, but [.
The Swiss defender Johann Djourou is never going to get a game at Arsenal while Mertesacker,
Vermaelen and Koscielny are fit and he is now worried that this could affect his international
career with Switzerland. The 25 year-old has been with Arsenal for many years and even had his
contract extended earlier this season, but [.
Stewart Robson slams Theo Walcott by BA With everyone talking about Robin van Persie, the fact that
Theo Walcott also has only one year left on his Arsenal contract has gone largely unnoticed, but we
all know the danger of letting players get near the end of their deals.(Nasri) So, realistically,
it is time to [.
Transfer Delays and Greed – By JG Maybe Arsenal fans want or don't care if they have to suffer
another "Nasri" situation again; because some really don't seem to mind very much whether the
player who is brought in has integrity, respect and admires the tradition and style of Arsenal FC.
I'm not sure about [.
When I started to run ideas past fellow tyrant, Felegy, I had thought we would do a two part
player review to kick off our first "real" posts. After some thought, I felt I'd first put a few
words down to review our season as a whole in a two part series. The time has come (albeit a little
late) to take a step back, a sigh of relief if you will, and reflect on the season that was.
What is value for money? by Richard B. As much as I like weekends, especially when the weather
promotes the use of a BBQ and a cool box in the garden, it does come with an overarching pain in
the backside called money. Monday through Friday is normally an exercise in routine and monotony; I
[...]
What is going on? Footballers showing loyalty to their clubs were thought to be a thing of the
past! First RVP is told to repay Arsenal's faith and reject any big money offers for him. Today,
Talksport reports that the reported Arsenal target Mathieu Valbuena has abandoned any plans he had
to join Arsene Wenger [.
Arsenal are weighing up a pre-season friendly proposal from Barcelona which would see the
Gunners...
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Chelsea have already earned the bragging rights in London this summer with the news that Eden
Hazard is joining them next season, but it seems that the Blues are still not finished in their
rebuilding program. With Van Persie's future at Arsenal still undecided it is often forgotten that
Theo Walcott is also entering the [.
