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 [.

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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.

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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Bow down to the Flying Dutchman!

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.