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Despite all the talk about the potential effect of the loss of van Persie or other players like
Song and Walcott to injury (to Arsenal's ambitions), Arsene Wenger has still ruled out signing
players to back up the key men in the January transfer window. "At the moment, I do nothing in
January," he said.
I am sure that Arsenal could survive by not buying another defender in January, but after today's
news that Andre Santos is set to be on the treatment table for at least three months, it is time
for Wenger to think seriously. I said today that Arsenal need Santos back ASAP, but now I have
[...]
According to the Russian daily Sovietsky Sports, Zenit St. Petersburg are keen on re-acquiring the
Arsenal playmaker Andrei Arshavin for the original sum of €16.5 million that the North London
side paid for him back in 2009. The report suggests that Zenit are hoping to bring back the little
Russian with a view of appointing [.
All the latest Arsenal transfer news on the grapevie this morning is concerning the possible loan
move for Thierry Henry after Arsene Wenger admitted that a short-term (6 week) signing would be
"ideal", but there is still much discussion before the New York Red Bulls would consider giving
permission for that to happen.
It was not too long ago, in the 2007/2008 where Nicklas Bendtner netted his first goal for Arsenal
in a 7-0 rout of Slavia Prague in the Champions league, then he had a loan spell at Birmingham
before officially being part of Arsenal's first team. Since Bendtner was in the first team, he has
had [...
Just three weeks to go until the winter transfer window opens, and the press is full of Arsenal
transfer news today as it probably will be every day from now on! Arsene Wenger has said that he is
not looking for a new striker but most fans think that that is his usual smokescreen.... So [...]
To allow Cesc Fabregas to return to Barcelona was probably one of the toughest decisions Wenger had
to make in his Arsenal managerial career. Cesc was the main conductor of the Arsenal orchestra, the
skipper of the team and the inspiration of the players. Many factors had to be considered before
letting Cesc leave the [.
Arsene Wenger has revealed that Arsenal may take advantage of other clubs being in financial
difficulties to prise their players off them, as the Gunners are in a very healthy situation
economically, and he is hoping to get another striker in the transfer window. "We lose players like
Chamakh and Gervinho to the Africa Cup [.
The Gunners have been linked with the young Universitario De Deportes striker Andy Polo for some
time, with reports saying that the 16 year-old was set to join Arsenal in the New Year. Well now
the 17 year-old has now confirmed that he will moving to a European team shortly. He said: "I am
very [...]
When Per Mertesacker arrived at Arsenal towards the end of the summer transfer window, he was
thought to be the ultimate solution for Arsenal's endless defensive issues. Standing at 1.98m and
possessing a great leaping ability, he can deal with the aerial threat of physical Premier League
teams, which has been a constant problem in [.
Arsene Wenger has finally admitted that Marouane Chamakh has got a confidence crisis which is
affecting his play, but maintains that Arsenal have enough striking options as cover for Robin Van
Persie if he needs to rotate the team. Surprisingly Wenger named the youngster Alex
Oxlade-Chamberlain as one of the options, as well as the [.
In the years gone by, the left-back position at Arsenal was one of least bother. But after the
departure of Gael Clichy to Man City, the left side of defence has become something of a weak link
for the Gunners. Andre Santos is our only fit left-back at the moment. While the Brazilian's
attacking instincts [.
With Szczesny already securing a firm hold on the number one spot of Arsenal, and Fabianski not
happy as the second choice keeper, will the young Italian Mannone now get his chance to shine at
Arsenal? Signed from Atlanta in 2005, Vito Mannone has a lot of potential to be a great shot
stopper in [...
The Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has dismissed rumours linking the Czech Republic midfielder Tomas
Rosicky with a move away from the Emirates. "Rosicky is at Arsenal and he remains at Arsenal," he
told the club's official website. The 31-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Bundesliga
outfit Wolfsburg this summer and recent reports suggest [.
It is being reported that Premiership side Wolverhampton Wanderers are keen on taking Arsenal
youngsters Emmanuel Frimpong and Francis Coquelin to the Molineux on loan deals until the end of
the season. Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has confirmed his interest in both players. "We played
Arsenal in the reserves and I watched them the other [.
Arsenal's former star Robert Pires has offered the Lyon's midfielder Yoann Gourcuff a way out of
the situation he's currently in at the French giants, saying that Arsenal is the best escape route
for him. According to Pires, the best way for Gourcuff to come back into the form which made him
highly-coveted a few [.
The Moroccan international striker Marouane Chamakh has finally spoken out about the Arsenal
transfer rumours suggesting he will be leaving the Emirates in January, and denies there is much
chance of that happening, but it will be a different story next summer. Chamakh has only started
one game for the Gunners this season, and he [.
The Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood is more than aware that Robin Van Persie has postponed any new
contract talks until next summer, but is convinced that the Dutchman is very happy at the Emirates
and is sure to sign a new contract in the end. "I think Robin wants to stay, he seems very happy,"
[..
The QPR defender Armand Traore was convinced that his transfer across London from Arsenal to Loftus
Road was going to fall through after he played in Arsenal's 8-2 thrashing from Man Utd. Traore only
ever played 13 games in six years at Arsenal and he thought that his performance (and the team's)
against United would [.
The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dismissed speculation that he will move for FC Cologne
striker Lukas Podolski in January. When asked on whether he was interested in bringing the German
international to the Emirates, the Frenchman replied with a simple 'no'. Podolski has been linked
with a move to North London for quite a [.
Arsene Wenger has admitted that he can't find a solution to Arsenal's defensive injuries within the
squad as the busy Christmas period arrives, and thinks that playing his centre-backs out of
position will only make the problems worse and will reduce their attacking options as well. "It's
difficult," Wenger said, "because first of all we [.
Aside from the usual suspects, Mario Gotze and Eden Hazard, or the likes of Lukas Podolski and
Moussa Sow rumoured to join the Gunners, there is one player who is almost certain to sign a
permanent deal with the club next summer. Yossi Benayoun, whose goal gave Arsenal the win against
Aston Villa, is the [.
Kieran Gibbs has not featured for Arsenal since October following a hernia operation. "Kieran Gibbs
has had surgery on his left groin and he will be out for a month," Arsene Wenger confirmed the grim
news. In recent matches, Arsene Wenger has been forced to play a makeshift back four (all central
defenders) due to [.
"I'd prefer to play in Spain than in the Premier League," Gotze told Frankfurter Allgemeine
Zeitung. "Spanish football is better suited to my qualities." "Every footballer's dream is to play
in Spain. There are many great teams there like Real Madrid or Barcelona." However, the Germany
international also insisted that he is not eager to [.
Thierry Henry is now back in London and was in the stands watching Arsenal's draw against Wolves on
Tuesday, and it seems that he is seriously considering rejoining Arsenal for the next two months to
cover for Marouane Chamakh and Gervinho. The Telegraph this morning reports that fruitful talks
have been held between Henry and [.
There are loads of snippets of Arsenal transfer news about this morning, but most of them seem to
be total speculation without any quotes whatsoever, but it is my duty to pass them on to interested
Arsenal fans. The first one has Arsenal and just about every other top Premier League club
interested in signing [.
