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Inter and AC have joined the race for Podolski
Ah well it was nice while it lasted and remember we have Joel Campbell who can play there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ach
there are some things that work in our favour though, he is a gooner (i think) his best mate is merts and he wants to play in the premier league. i think this one will happen, hopefully before season has ended, at least it shows ambition to RVPQuote:
Originally Posted by Ach
What makes you think hes a gooner? He was raised in Cologne and sees Koln as his teamQuote:
Originally Posted by ollie the optimist
from what i read, cant remember where was a link on twitter to an interview plus he has been seen wearing arsenal shirts etc. never said he was but i think he is or at least likes usQuote:
Originally Posted by Ach
The fact that AC and Inter will get in the CL and we may not will work against us. Not sure where you got him being a gooner from, i have never seen that before.Quote:
Originally Posted by ollie the optimist
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According to the Daily Mail, Podolski has already agreed terms with Arsenal and, although a deal is yet to be finalised, the German is expected to complete a transfer at the end of the season.
The 26-year-old has been in fine form this season, having netted on 16 occasions in 21 appearances in all competitions for both club and country.
Arsenal have been frequently linked with Podolski in recent months and, it would appear, this transfer saga is nearing a conclusion.
Although the signing of Podolski may appease fans frustrated about Arsene Wenger's conduct in the transfer market, it may also be an indication that the Arsenal boss is planning for life without Robin van Persie.
The Gunners captain is out of contract at the end of next season and has confirmed that all discussions over a potential new deal are on hold until the end of the current campaign.
Although there is no suggestion yet that Van Persie will not extend his stay at the club, the longer he goes without doing so the the less time Wenger has to plan for his departure.
Arsenal are, of course are loath to allow the Dutch striker leave the club, particularly after his sensational form over the past 12 months or so.
Van Persie has netted 23 goals in the Premier League this season and, if the loss of Cesc Fabregas last year was a hammer blow, the departure of the 28-year-old would be catastrophic.
It is, then, imperative that the arrival of Podolski heralds the start of something exciting in north London, rather than representing the end of an era.
Podolski and Van Persie working in tandem has the makings of a potentially devastating partnership, and will also relieve the pressure on the latter to carry his side through games.
One suspects, though, that Van Persie thrives on this pressure, and being handed the responsibility of captaining the side has only served to bring out the best in him.
He has, however, been particularly fortunate with injuries over the past year, and the acquisition of Podolski would also allow Wenger to manage the extreme workload of his skipper, particularly following the European Championships this summer.
Things are looking up for Arsenal with the signing of Podolski. On
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Originally Posted by Charlie the Gooner
I would have thought it more likely that buying podolski (if it's true) would be to replace Champax, Park and Arshavin....
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Arsenal face a battle with Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United to clinch the signing of Anderlecht striker Matias Suarez.
Suarez, 23, has been one of the most prolific forwards in the Belgian League in recent years and has attracted interest from a number of big European clubs.
Juventus have been monitoring his progress, but reports in Italy suggest that the Argentine forward is more likely to make a move to the Premier League.
It has been reported that the striker had signed a pre-contract agreement with Arsenal and would move to the Emirates in the summer.
But that deal has not been confirmed and it appears Suarez is still available - and with uncertainty still surrounding the future of Carlos Tevez, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is looking to bolster his forward line.
But he faces stiff competition from their arch rivals United and Liverpool who have also been impressed with the performances of Suarez this season.
Suarez's agent Jorge Cyterzpiler, speaking on Italian website Calciomercato, said: "The player has attracted interest from clubs in England and Italy.
"Liverpool have been spoken about but both Manchester clubs are also watching him. Juventus also have a chance to sign him.
"In April I will be in Italy to discuss his future. In the summer he will certainly move on but Anderlecht won't let him go for cheap."