Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is adamant that midfielders Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri will not be leaving Arsenal this summer despite much publicized interest from rival clubs.

Speculation has been mounting as to the future of two of the Gunners' most prized assets with captain Cesc Fabregas being linked with a return to his boyhood club and European champions Barcelona, whilst French star Samir Nasri is rumoured to be pondering a move up north to join champions Manchester United.

Sport.co.uk understands that CSKA Moscow striker Keisuke Honda will not be leaving the club in the summer despite rumoured interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and AC Milan.
On the back of the Japanese international's superb performances at the World Cup finals last summer, the 24-year-old was lauded as the player of the tournament by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, who alongside Kenny Dalglish and Serie A giants AC Milan, have been perpetually credited as admirers of the precocious youngster.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has responded to rumors linking the Gunners with French midfielder Yoann Gourcuff. Despite a dazzling array of skills, Wenger insists that he's not interested in signing Gourcuff in the January transfer window, and instead pointed to the return of some of his star players such as Jack Wilshere.

It has just been reported in today's Star that the Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has finally made an agreement with Southampton to bring Alex Oxlade-­Chamberlain to the Emirates, beating off interest from Liverpool and Chelsea. It seems that Arsenal have agreed to pay £5m up front, with another £5m to be gained as the youngster [.

Aston Villa and England midfielder Stewart Downing will become the subject of a summer transfer tussle between Liverpool and Arsenal according to the Metro.
The 26-year-old Villan has enjoyed a successful season personally, turning in a string of sensational performances for the Midlands club this campaign, and is set to be named Villa Park player of the year.

Arsenal full-back Gael Clichy is ready to join Liverpool in a potential £5.5million deal which could spark an exodus at the Emirates Stadium this summer.

Having rejected two new contract offers, Clichy has also made clear his intention to leave North London with Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and Liverpool amongst many other clubs ready to snap up the full-back.

FC Cologne forward Lukas Podolski has indicated that he will consider all his transfer options at the end of the current season, insisting that he can "fit into any side in Europe."

Podolski has been on the radar of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger for quite a while and widespread reports in the English media suggested that Tottenham Hotspur were also keen on signing the Germany international.

It is being reported this evening that the Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is still adamant that the Blackburn defender Christopher Samba is the right man to strengthen the Gunners' defence from set-pieces next season, and has decided to increase his bid. Wenger originally went for Samba in January but was turned down point blank, and [.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has acknowledged that it has been a frustrating summer for everyone involved with the club but assures that good news will soon emanate from the Emirates.

Wenger, who has been criticized for his lack of aggression in the transfer market following six trophyless years for the Gunners, has been busy fighting speculation surrounding the future of star midfielders Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri this summer.

Arsenal has emerged as shock contenders for the signature of Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole as the Gunners search for replacements for Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.
Fabregas finally secured his return to Barcelona on Monday having left the Nou Camp when he was 16 while Nasri appears set to depart the Emirates for Manchester City later this week.

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Legend & Legendary!

The week gone by has been interesting in a lot of ways. Arsenal may not be having the best of times on the pitch, but off the pitch the Gunners are looking very impressive. Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger has been named World Coach of the Decade.

Liverpool appear to be leading the chase for Arsenal left back Gael Clichy as the French international continues to struggle to resolve his contract dispute with the club. The 25 year old defender will apparently not now iscuss the issue with his North London employers until the end of the season and that has led many to believe that Arsene Wenger is not willing to compromise on his initial offer to the former Cannes man.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has criticised Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger for recently suggesting finishing in second place behind Manchester United in the Premier League would constitute a successful season.

The Match of the Day pundit argues Sir Alex Ferguson would never dare suggest finishing as runners up would be successful and suggests his former Liverpool side of the 1980s would have a similar mentality, intimating it was win at all costs for the ex-defender, who won eight league titles during his glittering Anfield career.

Manchester City moved into third place in the Premier League ahead of Arsenal and into that all important automatic place in next season's Champions League after beating Stoke City 3-0.

These two same teams met in the FA Cup Final at the weekend, and this time City did not waste the early chances like they did at Wembley.

Manchester City moved into third place in the Premier League ahead of Arsenal and into that all important automatic place in next season's Champions League after beating Stoke City 3-0.

These two same teams met in the FA Cup Final at the weekend, and this time City did not waste the early chances like they did at Wembley.

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure was giving a six month ban for failing a drug test in February, which means that he will be back playing in September.

Toure failed the drug test after the Manchester derby in February and we has suspended in early March. Toure claimed that he failed the test because of a banned substance contained in a diet pill he was given by his wife.

The Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson thought he had got a bargain at £16.5m when he matched the buy-out clause for Blackburn's Phil Jones, but the Blackburn owners have launched a legal challenge to try and stop Jones from leaving Ewood Park.
Now it seems that the Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has decided to bid £22m to get the England youngster to move to Anfield instead, despite Jones completing a medical at Old Trafford and agreeing personal terms with United.

Liverpool face competition from Serie A side Roma for the services of Arsenal left-back Gael Clichy according to talkSPORT.
The 25-year-old French international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium this summer after growing frustrated at a lack of trophy success.
Gunners' boss Arsene Wenger is said to have told Clichy he is free to leave Arsenal if the right offer comes in, and Liverpool were the first club to show their interest with a reported offer of £5million.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is aiming to keep Samir Nasri as rumours continue over his future.

Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger has said tonight that NB could be involved in tomorrow's crucial Champions League Qualifier. The boss has said that NB is still here and if he does not find a suitable club he will stay with The Gunners, Personally i'm delighted with this news, As i've said in the past i still think The EPL and Gunners' fans havent seen NB's real potential and this could be good news all round.

Kenny Dalglish hails Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger

Kenny Dalglish has launched an impassioned defence of his rival Arsene Wenger — claiming the Frenchman has been brilliant at Arsenal as the two sides prepare to meet.

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Can Wilshere and Ramsey replace Fabregas and Nasri? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Stats show that youngsters Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey are ready to fill the creative void in Arsenal's midfield left by the departures of Cesc Fabregas and (soon-to-be-confirmed) Samir Nasri.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that he knows nothing about Theo Walcott's freak injury at the end of Arsenal's 3-0 win over Bolton.

The Gunners were on course for a major celebration as skipper Robin van Persie completed a century of goals with an impressive brace and Alex Song struck late with a clinical finish.

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has recently revealed that "half the dressing room" wanted to leave Arsenal in the summer.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted to gambling by resting striker Robin van Persie following the Dutchman's hat trick against Chelsea this past weekend.

In van Persie's absence from the starting eleven despite making a late appearance as a substitute the Gunners slipped to a disappointing 0-0 draw against Marseille.

United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann will lead his side into a highly anticipated friendly fixture against Les Bleus in Paris on Friday evening and hopes to see the man who once taught him invaluable lessons in France Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

Wenger coached Klinsmann for two years in Monaco and although the former Germany international striker had already enjoyed prolific spells at Stuttgart and Inter Milan earlier in his career, his stint in the Ligue 1 made him enjoy attacking football on a whole new level.

UPDATE: According to Marc Iles at The Bolton News, Bolton are still looking to sign Carlos Vela on loan. Manager Owen Coyle said,

"It's not rocket science to know that there are only a few days left of the window .

Liverpool are reportedly preparing a bid for Southampton starlet Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
The England U18 international has been linked with an Anfield switch for close to a month now, but speculation in the British media has reached fever pitch today with new Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish reportedly ready to make a move.

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Arsenal get back to winning ways with a scintillating display beating West Ham 3-0 at Upton Park on Saturday night. Robin van Persie scored twice as ruthless the Gunners put the struggling Hammers to the sword in a match tipped to be Avram Grant's last as Hammers boss.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is hopeful of ending the clubs trophy-less streak after beating Leeds 3-1 to move into the fourth round of the FA Cup last night.
The Frenchman has been at the helm of the North London club since 1996 and led the club to their most successful period in the Premier League, winning the league three times and lifting the FA cup four times.

Nicklas Bendtner's national team manager "cannot understand" why Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists on playing the Danish striker on the right wing.

Bendtner was a key figure for Arsene Wenger's men last season as the team struggled to cope with a long-term injury to Robin van Persie.

Arsenal look likely to win the signature of Southampton teenage prodigy Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, after his father confirmed that the North Londoners are "the ideal choice" for the 17-year-olds development.

The youngster has earned rave reviews for his performances for Saints this season and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger looks likely to beat off the competition and secure a deal in January, with Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea amongst those who have been credited with an interest.

Liverpool playmaker target Keisuke Honda is reportedly heading for a CSKA Moscow exit.
The Japanese international is currently representing his country in the Asia Cup, but that hasn't stopped agent Kees Pleogsma playing up the chance of a move away from the Russian Premier League outfit.
Former Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson was heavily linked with a move for the player before he got the axe at Anfield, although new manager Kenny Dalglish is also thought to be keen on the player.

Arsenal field a strong starting eleven for tonight's Carling Cup semi-final second leg against Ipswich Town.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has taken no chances with his team this evening where Cesc Fabregas and Robin van Persie both start.

Nicklas Bendtner is also handed a start on the right wing, despite Denmark manager Martin Olsen complaining that Wenger 'isn't getting the best' out of the Dane there.

Arsenal youngster Aaron Ramsey has spoken out over his decision to sign for the Gunners over Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United, and also discussed his heydays before football. The Welsh midfielder is currently on loan at Cardiff City, but he revealed that encouraging talks with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger helped him make a decision.

The Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Manuel Almunia has returned to the Arsenal squad after a prolonged absence through injury, but he will not automatically return as first choice in the Gunners squad. "He has been injured for a long time and in a situation like that you feel jobless," Wenger said.

Everton boss David Moyes has reacted angrily at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's comments that Moyes is a liar, the row escalated when Moyes told how Gunners skipper Cesc Fabregas asked refereeing officials had they been paid by Everton, as they went down the tunnel at Half-time in Arsenal's 2-1 win at Goodison Park midweek.

With Manchester United dropping more points than Arsenal in yesterday's Premier League action, Gunners boss Arsene Wenger realizes that his team's title hopes have not suffered all that much numerically.

However, in his post-match press conference, the Frenchman acknowledged that psychologically, the 4-4 draw against Newcastle having led 4-0 at half-time will be a huge blow for his young squad.

Though most Arsenal supporters will have groaned when they were almost inevitably drawn with Barcelona in the Champions League it is perhaps a good thing that they have the chance to face the Spanish side again so quickly.
The club took a while to recover from their 6-3 aggregate mauling at the hands of the Catalan club last season, with the press taking a particularly hard stance on Arsenal's desire to play the same way as the Spanish club, namely with the ball on the floor.

C'mon you Arsenal..

Turn back the clock to Wednesday night and Arsenal had just beaten Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions League, arguably the Gunners' best result in the biggest match of the season. Fast forward to Sunday afternoon where the same team are travelling across London to play League One side Leyton Orient in the FA Cup.