Stekelenburg is now Wenger’s main goalkeeping target
With the news yesterday that Arsene Wenger seems to have accepted Fulham’s refusal to sell Mark Schwarzer, todays biggest Arsenal transfer rumour is that he has now turned his attention to the Ajax and Holland goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg.
Stekelenburg had an excellent World Cup, and the Ajax Financial Director Jeroen Slop admitted last week that the [...]
Wenger – We can’t afford Given, Fulham won’t sell Schwarzer, and we have enough keepers!
Arsene Wenger’s press conference yesterday was very revealing in many ways, and no less on the transfer front. He admitted a couple of times that he was looking for reinforcements, but also said that he wasn’t close to signing anyone at all!
With just ten days to go it is becoming “squeaky bum time” in the [...]
Wenger – We’re looking at Squillaci, but we already have four centre-backs
Arsene Wenger had a long press conference today and, although looking quite tired and drawn, he managed to field all the searching questions quite well. He was obviously asked about the rumours surrounding his interest in Sebastien Squillaci, and said that although Arsenal were interested, they were nowhere near securing his signature.
“There is not a [...]
Wenger – Fabregas and Van Persie unlikely to play against Blackpool
It looks like Arsene Wenger is going to take the opportunity of a (hopefully!) easy game against Blackpool, to give his returning World Cup Finalists an extra rest while they try and catch up with the fitness of the rest of the Arsenal squad.
Both Fabregas and Van Persie only rejoined the squad two weeks ago, [...]
Arsenal to increase bids for both Schwarzer and Squillaci
Arsene Wenger suddenly starting making his moves in the transfer market on Wednesday with bids for Sebastien Squillaci from Sevilla, and a new bid for Mark Schwarzer from Fulham.
According to this mornings Telegraph, the bid for Schwarzer was exactly the same as they bid in May, and were hoping that Fulham would accept the offer [...]
Frimpong, Nasri, Schwarzer, Gallas and Squillaci – Nothing but bad news today!
Arsenal have only played one game so far this season, but already I am thinking about conceding the League title. Usually we can be confident of having a great team with yet some more classy youngsters coming through and can look forward with hope in our hearts, but todays news about Emmanuel Frimpong has just [...]
Agent – Traore is excited about Benfica move
It seems that the young Arsenal defender Armand Traore is very close to finalising his move to the Portugese giants Benfica, according to his agent Richard des Voeux.
He is said to be signing a four year contract with Benfica, and the 20 year-old is very keen to finally be getting regular first team football in [...]
Sevilla – Wenger won’t pay the price for Squillaci
The biggest Arsenal transfer rumour today was that Arsene Wenger was in touch with Sevilla to persuade them to part with the French international centre-back, Sebastien Squillaci.
Well today Sevilla have confirmed the rumours, and also agreed that Squillaci missed the Champions League Qualifier just in case the deal went through. BUT, as seems to [...]
Given will leave to protect Ireland career, and Fulham want Vela for Schwarzer
The ongoing Arsenal search for a new keeper has taken a couple of new twists this morning, and it looks like Wenger still has a choice of two. The Man City keeper Shay Given may have been offered a pay rise to stay at the Eastlands, but it is being reported today that he is [...]
Arsenal rumours Aug 18th – Squilacci, Schwarzer, Asamoah, Montolivo and Nordtveit
Just twelve days to go and the Arsenal transfer rumours are coming in thick and fast. The devastating news that Arsenal’s injury list has grown already with Samir Nasris operation means that there are a few more midfielders on the possible arrival list, but naturally the most important topic is another centre-back.
According to Young Guns, [...]
Arsenal want fans to buy shares so they are happy when no money is spent!
Call me cynical if you like, but it seems to me that if every Arsenal fan bought a share in Arsenal for £95, they would be happier when Wenger doesn’t spend any money because their shares would suddenly be worth £110!
I may be wrong, because there is always the possibility that the fans who buy [...]
Cagliari confirm Arsenal bid for Marchetti was refused
Ever since the beginning of the transfer window, Arsenal have been linked with just about every available goalkeeper in Europe and beyond, but rarely have any of the alleged offers ever been confirmed.
The first real indication that Wenger was really looking for a new keeper was when Peter Hill-Wood revealed that they had had a [...]
Djourou to return in time to face Blackpool (we hope!)
Arsenal’s lack of centre-backs was highlighted yet again when newboy Laurent Koscielny was sent off against Liverpool last Sunday, and it has been assumed that either the inexperienced Havard Nordtveit would be thrown into the fray against Blackpool, or Alex Song would be played out of position as cover.
But today’s Telegraph has reported that Johan [...]
Ajax admit that Van Der Wiel and Vertonghen could be sold
There is a worrying lack of Arsenal transfer rumours regarding centre-backs, despite it being the postion most neccessary to fill before the transfer window closes. But there could be some good news coming from that direction soon as Ajax have admitted that they are in dire financial straits, and are willing to let some of [...]
Arsenal rumours July 17th – Given, Mathijsen, Schwarzer and Gnabry
We are entering the final 14 days of the transfer window, and Arsene Wenger doesn’t seem to be any closer to signing another much-needed centre-back. The only one that is linked today is the Dutch international defender Joris Mathijsen, who is currently at Hamburg.
The problem with this link (other than it coming from Caughtoffside!) [...]
David Seaman – Arsenal will fight for third at best, and a new keeper is a good move
The Arsenal legend David Seaman doesn’t think that Arsenal can win the Premiership title this season, and expects Man Utd and Chelsea to yet again be fighting it out at the top. Many people, including Arsene Wenger, has said that this season could be the hardest Premiership race ever, but Seaman disagrees.
He said: “I’m desperate [...]
Wenger needs to concentrate on the defence, and “espionage”!
We have a new guest writer today. His name is Mohamed Zubairu and he talks a lot of sense on Just Arsenal News in defence of Arsene Wenger, but there are just a couple of things that he thinks Wenger could do to improve the side, and one of them is “espionage”! I think he [...]
Predict the Arsenal v Blackpool result and win a new Arsenal shirt (plus last weeks result)
Last weeks competition didn’t produce a winner, so there is a new competition this week on the result of the Arsenal v Blackpool game.
Twelve people (out of 246 entries!) predicted the 1-1 scoreline on Sunday, but no-one got the lone goalscorer for Arsenal, Pepe Reina (og).
The correct score was predicted by Sammy Folliard, CAZ, Kirtan, [...]
Liverpool to appeal Joe Cole “accidental” red card (video)
Joe Cole was sent off 45 minutes into his debut for Liverpool in yesterday’s game against Arsenal, but both managers did not believe that there was any malicious intent on the ex-Chelsea star’s part.
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson said that he will be studying the video to see if there is a chance of getting the [...]
Wenger – We lacked a bit of spark but it was a positive start
Arsene Wenger was not too upset with taking a point from the opening game of the season at Anfield, especially as Arsenal were missing a lot of important players. He did feel that the Gunners should have made the extra man count in the second half, but couldn’t turn the possession into an equalising goal.
“It [...]
Wenger – We lacked a bit of spark but it was a positive start
Arsene Wenger was not too upset with taking a point from the opening game of the season at Anfield, especially as Arsenal were missing a lot of important players. He did feel that the Gunners should have made the extra man count in the second half, but couldn’t turn the possession into an equalising goal.
“It [...]
Young Arsenal striker Luke Freeman gets suspected broken leg
The 18 year-old Arsenal striker Luke Freeman had only just arrived last month at Yeovil Town for a six month loan spell, but he may now have to return to the Gunners after suffering a suspected broken leg in the exciting 2-1 defeat at Bristol Rovers.
Freeman had a couple of chances to score in the [...]
No buts – Arsenal need a new keeper TODAY!
Today we have another Guest Post from Adam Kemp, who was quite incensed after seeing Arsenal only just manage a point against a Liverpool side that were one man down for most of the second half……..
Almunia proves costly yet again as Arsenal draw!
After criticizing Arsenal’s lack of key signings this summer, it is clear to [...]
Wenger – If we don’t win the League it will be a disgrace!
The Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has admitted that he may not have the money to invest in players compared to Moneybags Man City, but he still believes his team should now be ready to win the Premiership title.
He was asked directly if he thought this would be Arsenal’s trophy-winning season. “Yes but it depends as [...]
Wenger – Arsenal still need to buy defenders, but we can’t find any!
The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is well aware of the defensive frailties of his squad after losing four defenders this summer, but he says it is extremely difficult to find suitable players in the transfer market this summer.
“Let’s not be fooled,” he said. “We are short at the back, and we need to add. If [...]
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