Still loads of transfer 'news' flying about in the press. It seems that as Wenger has stated he is ready to spend some cash, we are being treated to even more transfer links than before. I don't mind it too much myself, without the mix of possibility and obvious bollocks the summer would just be boring.
Here's a few from the last couple of days:
GERVINHO: The Brazilian turned Ivory Coast star is moving into the last year of his contract at Lille and has stated that he would like to play in Champions League which will have no effect on a transfer as Lille have qualified but he has also said he would like to play in England. With Eden Hazard committing (verbally at least) to the French club they may well let him go and reported choices include us, Spuds, Scousers and Newcastle, that's where the Champions League wish comes in. It could have legs to this story but only time will tell.
STUART DOWNING: Downing looks ready to leave Villa in search for Champions League football. Personally I don't see him fitting into our system very well so unless we switch to a solid 4-4-2 next year I don't know how many games he'd get, saying that, it's my understanding that we have sent scouts to watch him closely on several occasions. If he could choose, I'm sure he'd pick us but whether or not Wenger opens an invite to him remains to be seen.
CHRISTOPHER SAMBA: The 27 year old Blackburn defender is reportedly the subject of an £8m bid. Samba was close to joining us in January and Wenger has been following him for a while. A solid, no nonsense centre back could be what we need but will he really want to come to a club where he will be fourth choice? If Samba sees it as a challenge he wants to accept, this deal could well be possible.
KARIM BENZEMA: A couple of days ago, Benzema was apparently Arsene Wenger's number one transfer target, now mainstream press has gone quite on the story. It's probably due to the fact that Benzema himself has come out and said he expects to be playing at Real next year, more importantly, he wants to be playing there. Unless something changes such as Mourinho telling him he's unwanted I think we can assume this saga is over.
RADAMEL FALCAO: Porto's star striker has been playing tough with his current club and refusing to sign a new contract. He currently has two years left but it seems it would still take a bid of around £25m to secure his services. No comment has been made about him from the Arsenal camp but he has been scouted by Arsene's team. As always, a player with this kind of price tag would be a massive change of habit for Le Boss so until I see or hear something solid, this will remain just a rumour.
ANDREI ARSHAVIN: AA23 has come out and said he intends to be an Arsenal player at the start of next season. This is good news as far as I'm concerned. Yes he frustrates the living hell out of anyone and everyone connected with the club but considering he joint top of the league's assist table he can't be all bad. He is currently training with Zenit in an attempt to remain fit for Russia's upcoming games which lead to theories he would sign for them over the summer.
CESC FABREGAS: AC Milan have said they will not be bidding for our captain because he is too expensive. Nothing to do with the fact that he would laugh in your face whilst rejecting you? No? oh OK.
CARLOS VELA: Vela has been told by Wenger he expects him back at the start of pre-season ready to go. This apparently means that he's not going to be sold in the summer. Personally I think that if a half decent offer comes in for him, well take it to help fund our own transfer activity.
Moving away from rumours and speculation, Arsenal have secured the signatures of two Barcelona youngsters Jon Toral and Hector Bellerin on 5 year contracts. I am assuming that Arsenal are waiting for the results of their DNA tests before announcing it on Arsenal.com. Bellerin has already started talking about how he will return to Barca one day, it's sad that we're going to have to relive the Fabregas saga with Barca in ten years time but if the young men can produce the talent and ability whilst wearing the Arsenal shirt that Fabregas has we will certainly enjoy it while it lasts.
Obviously all eyes are now on the Champions League final, hopefully this time next year we will be getting all nervous and excited before Arsenal take to the pitch in the top game of European club football. Personally I'm really looking forward to Messi making Evra look like the royal tit that he his.
Till next time,
Goonerfish.
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