Friday, 24 May 2013

No point letting Arshavin leave for free now

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With Andrei Arshavin being in the last year of his contract, he can walk away for nothing from the Emirates at the end of the current football season. However, reports have been circulating that Arsenal is willing to let the Russian international head back to Russia before that country’s transfer window closes on Sept. 6. [...]

At least Theo Walcott circus will be over by Aug. 31

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It’s almost not worth writing articles during the transfer window these days since you don’t know who to believe unless you actually talk to the players themselves. And even some of them don’t have clue what’s going on. Looking over the headlines regarding Theo Walcott and his contract negotiations with Arsenal you’ll see there are [...]

Transfer deadline mind games

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  Check out any newspaper, or football website, and it’s the time of year when the transfer rumours reach fever pitch. I’m sure I read somewhere that Charlie George was being considered by a number of Championship clubs. Looking at Arsenal, there are still many persistent rumours, mostly involving Nuri Sahin and Yann M’Vila, although [...]

Van Persie’s Euro 2012 performance could be blessing in disguise for Arsenal

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There’s no doubt that Arsenal striker Robin van Persie didn’t live up to most people’s expectations at Euro 2012. In fact, nobody on the Dutch team had a performance they could write home about. But he certainly isn’t the first football star to have a mediocre major tournament and he definitely won’t be the last. [...]

Arshavin worth more than £8 million

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Andrei Arshavin is a very talented footballer. There’s no question about that. Even his critics would have to admit the Russian captain has the skills needed to succeed at the top level of the sport. However, as often happens in the world of sports, he may need a change of scenery, since he doesn’t seem [...]

TRENDING: Arsene Wants Sessègnon, Giroud Wants Arsenal.

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In the wake of Arsenal’s stunning come-from-behind victory over Tottenham, the Gunners’ ability to secure a much-needed spot in the top four is still quite a valid concern. Arsenal fans are once again compelled to rejoice in a win that may or may not ultimately end up making the significant difference we would all sincerely [...]

Arsenal Fans Build Case Against Arsene

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The numbers simply don’t lie: Seven long years without a trophy. Comments regarding the team’s demise have been loaded with vitriol: “The worst Arsenal team in ten years,” for instance. Arsenal as a team appears to be in a state of crisis, but there are yet more questions than answers concerning any resolution. Arsenal fans [...]

Arsenal to be cautious with signings

Arsenal to be cautious with signing’s

Here we are in the January transfer window, and we are all excited over the new stars that will be coming to the Emirates. There is talk of this one, and talk of that one. Yet behind all the hype in the press you have Wenger telling us what I am afraid is going to [...]

Mikel Arteta has joined Arsenal

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Mikel Arteta has joined Arsenal we understand on a 4 year deal. Negotiations to sign Arteta from Everton were fraught, and appeared to have collapsed entirely at one point, but the Spaniard arrives at Emirates Stadium as a replacement forCesc Fabregas in the heart of the Arsenal midfield. The deal was pushed through after Arteta, 29, informed Everton [...]

Arsenal agree deal with Per Mertesacker

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Arsenal have confirmed a deal has been agreed with Werder Bremen to sign Per Mertesacker. At 26, the 6ft 6in centre-back has significant experience at both club and international level. Mertesacker has enjoyed eight seasons in the German top flight – five with Werder Bremen and three with Hannover 96 – making 221 league appearances in [...]

Arsenal sign Andre Santos

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Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazilian defender Andre Santos from Fenerbahce The 28-year-old international joins the Gunners from Super Lig champions Fenerbahce, for whom he has played since 2009. Santos supplanted Roberto Carlos as the team’s first-choice left-back in his first season in Turkey and went on to make 52 league appearances, scoring 10 times. Sao Paulo born [...]

Arsenal.com confirm Park deal

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Arsenal have confirmed the signing of South Korea international Park Chu-Young, subject to a “formal registration process”. The 26-year-old striker, who scored 25 goals in 91 appearances for Monaco, will wear the No. 9 shirt at Emirates Stadium after agreeing to join the club in a deal worth up to a reported £10 million. Park, who [...]

Mertesacker To Have Medical At Arsenal

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Arsenal are on the verge of signing German centre back, Per Mertesacker. The 26-year old flew into London today for a medical, and looks set to complete the switch that will see him leave Werder Bremen in a deal worth around £10m. Mertesacker, who was captain of the Bundesliga side, stands at a whopping 6 [...]

Arsenal close in on Andre Santos

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Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Brazil left-back Andre Santos and are in talks for Werder Bremen centre-back Per Mertesacker. The Gunners have agreed a fee with Turkish giants Fenerbahce for Santos – reportedly £6.2 million – with the move subject to a medical and personal terms being agreed. Santos, 28, would help fill the void left [...]

Traore Poised For QPR Switch

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Armand Traore is set to leave Arsenal, after it was revealed that the left back is set for a move to Queens Park Rangers. The French-born Senegalese defender, who can also play as a winger, will have talks and a medical at QPR today, in the wake of yesterday’s loss at Old Trafford. The left [...]

Chu-Young Park Transfer – Profile and video

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The only enjoyable thing about this morning was to read the journal of Telefoote the football programme for French TV, the imminent signing of Chu-Young Park for Arsenal. It describes how the 26yr old South Korean was due to sign for Lille last Friday, after his first part of his medical, however a problem occurred with [...]

Arsenal Set To Sign Park Chu-Young

Park Chu Young

Arsenal are on the verge of signing South Korean forward Park Chu-Young. Gunners officials have confirmed to BBC Sport, that the club will be paying £3m to AS Monaco for the 26-year old – although the figure could eventually rise to £5m. Chu-Young is the captain of the South Korean national team, and is able [...]

Wenger defends Cahill bid

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is on a collision course with Bolton chairman Phil Gartside over the proposed signing of Gary Cahill. The Gunners have tabled an offer for theEngland defender which Bolton have described as “derisory”. The bid has been reported as £6 million but Wenger insisted that figure was incorrect. “That number is wrong,” said Wenger. “It [...]

Terms Agreed With Manchester City For Nasri

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Arsenal have agreed terms for Samir Nasri to move to Manchester City. The Frenchman has been omitted from Arsenal’s squad that are flying out to Italy this afternoon, ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Champions League qualifying second leg against Udinese. Instead, the 24-year old will now travel to Manchester for a medical and is expected to [...]

Nasri deal close to being completed

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It is understood Manchester City are in the final stages of negotiations regarding the proposed signing of Arsenal’s Samir Nasri. City have been chasing Nasri’s signature all summer and they are now thought to be close to bringing the France international to the Etihad Stadium. Talks between both clubs are thought to be at an [...]

Galatasaray Sign Eboue From Arsenal

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Galatasaray have completed the signing of Emmanuel Eboue from Arsenal, in a deal worth £3.5m. The 28-year old Ivorian has signed for the Turkish side, after agreeing terms and completing a medical this morning. Eboue arrived at Arsenal, after leaving Belgium side, Beveren in 2005. He made 132 appearances for The Gunners, scoring 5 goals. [...]

Fabregas Is Finally Off To Sunny Spain

Cesc Fabregas

Its official Fabregas is off.  Arsenal.com announces today that they have reached an agreement in principle with Barcelona for Cesc Fabregas to move to Spain. It signals the end of the midfielder’s eight-year spell at Arsenal. Fabregas joined the Club from Barcelona as a 16-year-old in September 2003 and made 303 appearances, scoring 57 goals in all [...]

Wenger searching for Fabregas and Nasri replacements

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Marouane Chamakh has been speaking to L’Equipe TV about the possible departures of key Arsenal duo Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, which he believes will happen once manager Arsene Wenger indentifies some replacements. Fabregas was widely tipped to leave the club last summer, but ended up staying, but now appears to be on his way [...]

Bendtner Ready For Arsenal Exit

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Nicklas Bendtner has confirmed that he will leave Arsenal before the transfer window closes. The 23-year-old has been linked with an exit from the Emirates throughout the summer and it now seems a move will materialise in the coming weeks. Bendtner missed the majority of the campaign through injury last year and now appears ready [...]

Chamberlain Having Medical At Arsenal

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Southampton winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is undergoing a medical at Arsenal, Sky Sports sources understands. The 17-year-old has been the subject of intense transfer speculation all summer with Arsenal and Manchester Unitedboth keen to secure his services. Southampton have insisted that they wanted the young midfielder to stay put, but he now looks set to depart St Mary’s. Neither club has yet confirmed [...]