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Due to the constant speculation and rumors that Gael Clichy won't renew his contract and will leave
this summer, OTP has decided to help out Arsene Wenger with a list of possible Clichy replacements.
These suggestions and possibilities are based on how heavily they're linked to the Gunners and, of
course, their ability and quality.
Sunday, Sunday, the red tops are full of more rumours and transfer stories, so much
contradiction it makes you want to scream.
The People are reporting that Samir Nasri is not after £110K a week as previously reported but
a staggering £160K a week. Well Samir if this is the case then it will be thanks for the
memories but good-bye.
The pre-season tour to the Far East is over and we are entering the transfer season. Wenger
told us that clubs will wait until the end of the month to make their moves and Wenger will be one
of those. Ivan Gazidis said he spent the week in the Far East to discuss Arsenal's transfer
strategy with the boss.
Saturday morning brings about more transfer rumours, speculation and heart-ache for Arsenal
fans.
Samir Nasri is reported to have rejected Arsenal's new offer of £115K a week. This is on the
back of some newspaper reports stating that Nasri's representatives having agreed a deal
withManchesterCity.
All media outlets appear to be suggesting that Juan Mata should sign sometime in the next 48
hours, which is great news. Also confirmed by our Chairman and this is a rarity, Arsenal never
comment on transfer news and every time Hill-Wood speaks it is to say something against the
existing players, Arsenal have made an offer for Jagielka.
The Daily Mail claim that Arsenal are closing in on securing the £5m purchase of Southampton
midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a surprise move to prevent rivals Man United and Liverpool
from getting their hands on the youngster. The move would come as a massive surprise to fans after
the focus has been on bolstering the center-back [.
Wenger made a bold statement on Monday; Nasri is not going anywhere this summer. When asked
whether he was going to sign a new contract, Wenger said he hopes so but it is not up to Wenger.
We have, reportedly, on the table offers from Manchester City and Manchester United in the region
of £20M; in addition there is interest from Italy.
When the season came to a close, Arsene stated that we needed a bit more strength and experience
in the squad, in particular in defence. The old sage has since enlightened us with the fact that
he will be busy this summer, this was then refined that most business will be done at the end of
July .
Nasri leaves for £24M, to add to the departures of Cesc £35M, Eboue £4M and Clichy £7M. That
is £70M so far, with Bendtner (£9M), Arshavin (£7M) , Squillaci (£1M) and Almunia (Free) to
follow. Arsene's total sales could generate nearly £87M. Yes Arsenal fans look at that number
£87M generated through sales this summer.
The annual exodus form the Arsenal playing staff is about to start with Cesc ready to seal a
£40M transfer to Barcelona this weekend. This is not a major surprise, but will he be greeted on
his return as Vieira, Toure and Henry were, or will it be another Anelka, Adebayor return?
Manchester City are rumoured to be on the verge of signing Clichy for £7M.
As we approach the Emirates Cup and Wenger's self -imposed timescale for transfers, there are
favourable rumblings.
One of Spain's leading sports newspapers Marca is quoted as saying that Arsenal are close to
finalising a deal for the Valencia winger Juan Mata. The deal is being held up as Tottenham,
surprise, have launched a late bid.
At the end of last season we heard that this was going to be a busy transfer window, Arsene
Wenger had stated that we lacked some experience, we were weak in defence and all Arsenal fans
cheered. At last Le Boss was prepared to spend money to resolve our defensive weaknesses both at
the back and in midfield.
The next three matches are the most important matches in Arsene's time at Arsenal. Never has an
Arsenal team been so short of quality players and never has our season hung on thread so early.
Three defeats and the fans will be calling for Arsene's head, three undefeated games and Arsene
will have bought time to restructure the squad.
Following Saturday's performance, we were slightly buoyed yesterday to be linked with Arteta,
Kaka and M'Vila. Wenger has also gone on record that we are looking bringing in experience and we
are looking at a couple of buys, this was however qualified with the usual, we are not near
bringing in any players yet.
Two days after the drama of Italy Arsenal fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Our Champions
League group has us in an awkward group with Borrusia Dortmund, the German champions, Olympiakos
(Greek Champions) and Marseilles. Qualification will not be straight forward, but it never is for
Arsenal even when we win our first three games it goes down to the wire!
After yesterday's debacle, it is time to take a step back and see where we are, how did we get
he and what the future holds. There is no point in analysing yesterday's match, it is certified XXX
in the minds of all Arsenal fans.
We all knew it was not going to be an easy match but the roots of the result go back, probably
two or three seasons ago.
After yesterday's debacle, it is time to take a step back and see where we are, how did we get
he and what the future holds. There is no point in analysing yesterday's match, it is certified XXX
in the minds of all Arsenal fans.
We all knew it was not going to be an easy match but the roots of the result go back, probably
two or three seasons ago.
The 8-2 defeat at the weekend has forced Wenger into the transfer market, rumours are flying
around everywhere.
Two deals that are virtually done will Park Chu Young join Arsenal from AS Monaco. Park is
South Korea's captain and a striker who does not have an impressive record in club football.
It appears that both Park and Santos have been signed subject to work permits, which we need
confirmed today.
Arsenal are in advance talks with long-term transfer target Per Mertesacker from Werder Bremen,
with a fee in the regions of €10M having been agreed. Mertesacker is 6' 6", which will help us at
both ends at set pieces.
Transfer deadline day looms and Arsenal are still in the market for midfielders, this is not
idle blog gossip but Arsene Wenger stated we are short of players in this area. This became
self-evident in recent games were the creativity has been left to Rosicky and his best days are
behind him.
Today is a day we will all go mad in following rumours and tweets.
Well the transfer window closed last night and unlike windows of the past, Arsenal were doing
business all the way until it slammed shut. Four players were confirmed last night as having
signed, with Park announced the day before. It was clear from the start of the season that Wenger
had to act to change our fortunes and only time will tell if Le Professor has bought correctly.
The Arsenal board and Wenger have constantly talked about the UEFA Financial Fair Play rules and
how the Arsenal model is the model other clubs are striving for (financially if not trophy wise).
Arsenal are of the opinion that our prudence in the transfer market will eventually ensure we are a
successful club both on and off the field.