As you will know, this is a blog about Arsenal. Hence the name.

Obviously I have a keen interest in all things Arsenal. I want the the club to do well, to win things, to compete and to sign good players. When we sign those players, I will welcome them (unless they're one of these signings in which case I'll hedge my bets and make a 'this tastes yukky' face whilst suggesting we should wait and see how they do), and players we don't sign don't interest me in the slightest.

It is remarkably quiet considering we're heading into the final two games of this league season. Maybe it's not that remarkable though, maybe there's just a sense that this campaign is one most people would pretty much like to see the back of ... once we secure third place.

We'll watch tonight's games with some interest.

Arsenal will be spluttering. Chelsea will be in disbelief. Real Madrid will be shocked.

Young Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard announced his intention to join the renaissance at Spurs under Harry Redknapp and, in my opinion, there's no place better for him.

He told Belgium TV station RTBF: "I will go to England to play my football.

Summer 2012 needs to see a change in direction in Arsenal's transfer policy. Out must go this incessant desire to collect 15-16 year olds from around the world and expect and hope that they will develop.

Arsenal have many youngsters in the reserves or on loan for whom the time is ripe for them to be given their chance.

Arsenal has suffered some terrible bad luck with defensive injuries this season. We lost Sagna, Gibbs and Jenkinson all with a 17 days in October, but the loss that has hurt us most was the loss of Santos in December. Santos was an attacking full-back and gave us extra attacking options something that has been lacking in recent weeks.

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.

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.

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.

All aboard shut the doors please! It is that time soon when the helter-skelter known as the transfer window deadline fast approaches with many clubs hoping to bolster their squad before the clock strikes midnight. Will Sagna and Song be joined by Malouda by the end of today? We have seen some blockbuster moves [.

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.

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.

Furious and frustrated Arsenal fans are set to launch a mass protest against Arsene Wenger prior to Arsenal's Premier League match against Swansea City on 10, September. Gunners fans will assemble at the famous ‘Armoury Roundabout' from 2pm on Saturday, 10, September for a vocal protest aimed squarely at beleaguered coach Arsene Wenger who has [.

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.

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!

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.

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.

It's now or never for Wenger. The squad is the weakest since Arsene's reign started that there is no doubt. Suspensions and injuries are mounting and we have only played three games. Our squad for today included two players who are outward bound and contained 8 youngsters.

Whilst we could see the potential in both Frimpong and Miguel today, trophies are not won with potential, but as Wenger told us in May with experience.

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.

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.

Action from the first day of 'The Emirates Cup'

PS: Can you beat box with a sandwich!? This guy below can!!

Arsenal fans deserve respect, the respect I am talking about is from our captain Cesc Fabregas. Everyone knows his club as a child was Barcelona, but he of his own free will left them when he was 16 years old to join Arsenal. He and his family made the decision that his career will flourish at Arsenal rather than at the Nou Camp.

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.

Another day of excitement for Arsenal in the transfer market without anything actually happening!

Mata has been reported to have tied his colours to the Arsenal mast and rejected Harry Redknapp's overtures, and nobody actually blames him. Spurs have had their one season In the Champions League, the DVD Box Set has been produced to keep the fans sweet, whilst Arsenal with the acquisition of players like Mata and keeping van Persie fit will challenge for the title next season.

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.

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 .

Arsene Wenger must be on the look out for a striker this summer.

We know van Persie can score goals, but we are also aware that he is unlikely to go through the season without a major injury keeping him out of action for 3 months. So long as RvP is fit he will bang in goals for fun, but with an international break coming early September, this is the call sign for an injury whilst playing for Holland.

0-1 Gervinho

0-2 Gervinho 16′

1-2 Jenkinson (Own goal) 45′

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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.

Reports in The Sun claim that the Board want Wenger to spend money this summer. They are feeling the heat from the fans; this is self-evident with swathes of empty seats beckoning for the forthcoming Emirates Cup. With 8 days to go there are plenty of seats available. The club has been advertising heavily in the London Evening Standard and Talksport has been heavily involved in promoting the tournament.

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.

Whilst it's still early in pre-season and players are still finding their feet, some patterns are emerging after two games.

Wenger's early acquisition Carl Jenkinson looks a good buy. He never put a foot wrong in either game. As the pre=season friendlies move up a level it will be interesting how he copes against Cologne and Benfica.

Day thirteen of the transfer window and Gervinho has been signed, great, but what has happened to the potential centre-back signings?

Chris Samba was to a be a quick buy,improve on our £9M January bid, pay Samba £60K a week and deal done. Blackburn increased the price to £12M and Wenger disappeared.

Having virtually sealed the deal for Gervinho, Wenger is looking to finalise his next signing, with Valencia and Spain midfielder Juan Mata high on the list.

Mata is a consistent player with Valencia, captaining Los Che last season to a Champions League spot. Whilst the player has not requested move, Valencia's financial situation means they have to sell just to stand still.

Good morning to you.

It's Friday again. That means we've gone through another week without any of the following things happening:

1. Signing a new player
2. Signing more than one new player
3. Selling a player who has said they want to leave the club but for whom nobody has bid
4. Selling a player we wouldn't mind keeping but who is being a dick so we might as well sell him
5. Selling a player we definitely don't want to sell

You'll notice how I finished on a positive note there.

The focus of the football world is Samir Nasri. The little mercurial midfield maestro, who was proclaimed the little Zidane is the centre of a massive tug of war.

Nasri has not signed a new contract, he says money is not the route of the dispute, Arsenal have offered £90,000 as week and Nasri wants in the region of £110,000 a week.

The long awaited signing of Gervinho is to be announced this afternoon, with the Ivory Coast striker undergoing a medical at Arsenal. Terms between the player and the between the clubs have been agreed, so unless there is something that crops up in the medical, Gervinho will be our first signing of the summer.

So Clichy has left and gone to Manchester City for £7M and apart from Arsenal fans nobody is crying over this departure.

When Gael first burst onto the scene we thought we found the perfect replacement for Ashley Cole, and whilst Clichy had speed to close players down, he offered little going forward.

Fabregas is threatening to do an Anelka and go on strike if Arsenal do not agree to sell him to Barcelona. The words did not come from Cesc but from one of his entourage and reported in the Catalan press.

Despite Cesc's protestations that he is happy at Arsenal and any move will be up to Wenger to decide, clearly he is lying and if he refused to return to training then he will join the likes of Anelka in the list of hated ex-Arsenal players.

The transfer window is nearly open for Arsenal, this week and next week, once players report back for pre-season is when the movement will start.

A new name of the block, Spain under-21 international Juan Mata is the player for Wenger or so go the reports doing the rounds on Sunday and Monday.