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Arsene Wenger doesn’t seem too eager to make any massive changes to the squad Arsenal currently have, and he declared that it’s very hard for him to identify players which are better than what the club has at the moment. According to the Frenchman,…
Aly Cissokho to Arsenal rumours gather pace
The Lyon left-back Aly Cissokho is looking for a way out from the French giants and he told the press yesterday that Newcastle United (amongst other clubs) were talking to Lyon about a possible move. “I am waiting for the green light from Lyon,&#…
Matthew: Which left-back should Arsenal get on loan for the season?
Henry shows the value of a loan deal, why hasn’t Arsene loaned a left back? Possible options Thierry Henry entered the field last Monday with less than 25 minutes remaining on the clock. A weakened Arsenal team were struggling, tied in a 0-0 deadlock…
Wenger denies EVERY Arsenal transfer rumour in one go! (Except a possible left-back)
You would hardly know that Arsenal had any interest in the winter transfer window this year except for the occasional reference to a loan deal for a left-back, and despite numerous Arsenal rumours in the media it seems that Arsene Wenger is keen to den…
Arsenal offered Aly Cissokho for £8million
The French international midfielder Aly Cissokho has made it clear that he wants to get away from Lyon as soon as possible, and he announced just last week that he was keen on moving to the Premier League this January. He said: “This week, I will spe…
Arsenal offer trial to emergency left-back
Arsene Wenger has admitted that he desperately needs a short-term loan of a left-back to get the club through January, but in one of the weirdest Arsenal transfer rumours ever it seems he has offered a trial to the Oman international Saad al-Mukhaini. …
Vermaelen injury leaves Wenger desperate for left-back loan deal
It was always on the cards that Arsenal would suffer an injury to one of their centre-backs as all four have to play in every game to cover for the four injured full-backs, and it finally happened yesterday when Thomas Vermaelen suffered a calf strain …
Wenger Eyes New Left-back For January Move
Arsenal could be in for the transfer of a new left-back in January as Nice’s Fabian Monzon declared he would be delighted of the possibility to transfer to the Premiership. The 24-year-old has been playing at Nice since the summer when he joined from…
Wenger admits he has no answer to Arsenal’s defensive problems……..yet!
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 w…
Toby – The solution to Arsenal’s defensive problems is clear….
With a chance to break into the top four against Everton this weekend, and stay there if Chelsea lose to Man City, this is the biggest game of the season for us so far in my opinion. Our form in the league recently has been great and once we break into…
Arsenal’s priority in January MUST be a new left-back
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…
Van Persie – Santos is so much more than a left-back!
Arsenal’s talismanic captain Robin Van Persie was confident that Andre Santos would become a vital part of the Gunners squad when the Brazilian arrived, and also thinks that he has improved incredibly as time goes on. The Dutch international said…
Gibbs Out Until Christmas
Arsenal’s injury prone left back Kieran Gibbs has seemingly been ruled out until Christmas after undergoing a hernia operation. Gibbs has already missed around a month of action with a stomach injury which he suffered in the 1-0 win over Marseill…
Should Gibbs now be considered second choice left-back for Arsenal?
When Ashley Cole controversially left the Gunners to join Chelsea in 2006, substitute left-back Gael Clichy was given the chance to prove his capabilities on a permanent basis and didn’t let Wenger down. Now the Frenchman has himself left the club
Arsenal Chase Abdennour
Before I write an article for this site describing a player Arsenal are currently linked with and are believed to be interested in I like to check that there really is some solid interest in the player before I waste the next half an hour writing about…
Santos:”I am a fan of Roberto Carlos. I couldn’t have done it without him”
New Arsenal transfer Santos believes that the man who helped him play the way he does today is his former colleague Roberto Carlos. When he was playing at Fenerbahce the defender thinks that the period he played on the same side with Carlos helped him …
Arsenal Sign Mertesacker, Andre Santos and Chu Young Park
Arsenal have announced today that they have signed Brazilian left back Andre Santos and German centre back Per Mertesacker. It’s the second day that Arsenal have completed signings following the signing of South Korean striker Chu Young Park on T…
Arsenal confirm signing of Andre Santos
Arsenal have completed the signing of 28 year old left back Andre Santos this afternoon, for a £6.2million fee. He has signed a 4 year contract and will wear the number 11 shirt. He is a Brazilian international and was signed from Fenerbache. Arsène …
Cesc, Nasri, defending and Wenger: A look into the summer that has passed and what comes next!?
Here we are, almost three months after we ended the last season in dismal fashion, at the start of the next. A summer that was promised to be different has so far been the same. Although a lot has happened since I last posted on the blog but considerin…
Wenger confirms that Vermaelen will play at left-back
After Gael Clichy forced his move to Man City by refusing to sign a new contract at Arsenal, Arsene Wenger said that he wouldn’t be buying a replacement as he wanted to promote Kieran Gibbs to the first team. But today he has also said that Thoma…
Gaël Clichy on verge of Arsenal exit
I don’t know what it is that Arsène Wenger is doing wrong, but a number of players seem to want to jump ship this summer. First, Bendtner and Denilson handed in transfer requests (both of whom can leave as far as I am concerned). Then there is Fabregas – the ongoing saga about his dream read more »
Liverpool make bid for contract-rebel Clichy
With the futures of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri up in the air, it has now been revealed in this morning’s Guardian that Gael Clichy has refused to sign an extension to his contract with Arsenal, and Arsene Wenger now has no choice but to sell h…
Arsenal Chasing Emilio Izaguirre
Arsenal are believed to have joined the race to sign Celtic’s Honduran international left-back Emilio Izaguirre. The former Motagua full-back, who represented Honduras at last year’s World Cup, has been linked with Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool in the last few weeks. However, the Daily Mail are claiming that Arsenal are now interested in [...]
Barcodes Test of Credentials
There’s so much going on at the moment with regards to the new stadium, political spin left, right and centre. Even Pele’s talking about it. This afternoon Daniel Levy wrote an open letter on the official site which unless you’re blind confirms the boards first choice is moving to Stratford. Instead of writing something else [...]
Time for Gibbs to be first choice at Arsenal? And then England?
Jack Wilshere has showed that age is certainly not a barrier to getting in the Arsenal first team, it is the talent and maturity that matters. Judging by yet another average performance from Gael Clichy last night, it would seem to be only a matter of …
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