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Mata on brink of signing for Arsenal from Valencia

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Juan Mata is on the brink of signing for Arsenal from Valencia, so claim reports in the Spanish press this morning. Sports daily Marca carries a front page tale suggesting that the Spain winger is just a step away from joining the Gunners.

The mist likeley scenario if this is the case is that Cesc Fabregas is finally on his way out of the Emirates and will make the protracted switch to Barcelona any time soon. We shall see.*

Xavi, the Barcelona player who has some kind of Cesc Tourettes it would seem, has once again been spouting off depsite apologising last week for doing so. This time he said pretty much what he’s been saying all along that he can’t wait for his pal to join him. I won’t bore you with his musings.

Meanwhile, the Metro says Arsenal are monitoring the situation of Anderlecht’s Lucas Biglia, and could spring a shock bid before the end of the month.

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AW’s  scouts are said to have been monitoring the Argentina midfielder, who has declared: “I think I have ended my cycle at Anderlecht and I want to do something new. The board know what I want to do. I know that playing for the Argentina national side means I get plenty of exposure and opens lots of doors.

“Sometimes I feel I have to do more because I am playing in Belgium. I am aware that it would be easier if I was playing in a different league.”

*Credit must go to  for tweeting this news this morning.

 

CARL ELDRIDGE- Follow me on Twitter @eldomedia

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  • dj

    WENGER give barca FAB couz we asnl fans are totally,fed up with all the saga going on. Remember how hleb later came on felt pity as to why he left arsnl,the same will happen to both clichy and fab.gudday guyzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…………….

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  • Seth

    Juan Mata… if this is true good move… We need young and commited players>> hope he dosent have Valencia DNA later… lol

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  • Jenny

    No… Please please please Arsene! Don’t let our beloved Cesc go.
    He loves Arsenal and you can talk him into staying like you did last year.
    Same goes for Samir who loves us too and i know our beloved Arsene will do all he can to keep them.

    In Arsene we trust!

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  • Djofils Sean

    loooooooooooooooooooooool @ Valencia DNA lol

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  • Monktash

    So where exactly have you heard either Fabregas or Nasri committing to the club ?

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  • Dan AKA The Truth

    I’d rather Arsenal sign Gary Cahill or Alex.

    WENGER OUT!

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  • Laurence

    Does no one realize????????? We are taking another spanish youngster…….. In 5 years he will be great and the Barca will come knocking!

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  • Denzil

    Mata would be a great help in mid, we need players that will attack, he can play wing that will allow arsha to push through the middle of the park. We also need Cahill and I think Alex, 2 tough defenders!!!

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  • Andy Mack

    Hi Dan AKA The Twat,
    Do you think Cahill or Alex would be best on the wing?

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  • Muttley

    Er……In Arsene we RUST!!!!

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  • GoonerSef

    You always title your articles with such definite claims! I would suggest that unless you have inside info, or their is an article on the matter by a respected website, blog or paper, not to give your articles misleading titles. Just a suggestion
    Keep up the good work nevertheless

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  • Muttley

    If we are indeed serious about Mata, then I hope Wenger starts the bidding a bit higher than his usual free weekend at a Calais b&b and an onion sellers beret! Maybe if we offered the asking price for once we could actually conclude a deal within a month. At our present rate we’d have difficulty concluding any deal before the end of the transfer window!

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  • SuperRob7

    definitely alex

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  • SuperRob7

    So now no one in the world can buy spanish players because Barca might want them at a later date??

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  • ogban

    We are not tired! This is exactly what Barcelona are playing for: box everybody to the wall and get their man at a bargain. We will not yield.
    My position: give them till end July and call off the deal if they don’t play.

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  • Scully

    Mata would be a fantastic addition, but I’m still hoping we sign a CB and a striker.

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  • Eniola

    Mata should be a fantastic player arsenal needs

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  • Eniola

    This is a different case entirely.Hes’nt built up at barca

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  • El manolo Famoso

    I think signing of mata will be a great boost, but what about the replacement for the day dreamer clichy?

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  • Jazbo

    Wish we could sign good supporters, those who support the club and manager, transfer all the trash talkers off to Chelksi or manure.

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  • bigboss

    [quote name=GoonerSef]You always title your articles with such definite claims! I would suggest that unless you have inside info, or their is an article on the matter by a respected website, blog or paper, not to give your articles misleading titles. Just a suggestion
    Keep up the good work nevertheless[/quote]~~~~ yeah…. What he said!

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  • SuperRob7

    Wenger has already said that it will be down to Gibbs and Traore to fight it out for the left back spot and no new left back will be signed.

    I actualy think that Gibbs is probably better than clichy and troare is about the same standard. The only thing clichy had in his favour was his lack of injuries and his experience. If someone tells Gibbs not to be so attacking (and he should watch sagna to learn how to position himself) then he will probably be much better than clichy and certainly no worse.

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  • John in Norfolk

    Surely the most relevant point, with Gibbs, is the injury problem.

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  • SuperRob7

    Yes and we can only hope that it doesn’t continue. From memory, most of his injuries have been broken bones which is quite an unlucky thing rather than having persistent muscle problems or a problem with a particular joint, like Cesc and Diaby etc, which is a more serious problem.

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  • Genesis

    Is meaningless to keep unhappy player in club ,so wenger pls him go,i arsenal we never fall but stand more stronger .

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