How would you know that?Quote:
Originally Posted by GunnerFan4Life
I didnt see any Wenger post match interviews.
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How would you know that?Quote:
Originally Posted by GunnerFan4Life
I didnt see any Wenger post match interviews.
We should try and bid for this guy.Quote:
Gonzalo Higuain will listen to Juventus at the end of the season even though his intention is to remain with Real Madrid, according to his father.
The Serie A giants have tracked the Argentina international striker for over a year and he is well aware that a firm offer could be placed on the table in June.
Higuain's father and agent, Jorge, says the 24-year-old could be open to a transfer, but will not consider his next move until the campaign is finished.
Honour
"The interest from Juve is an honour. Now though Gonzalo is only thinking about Madrid," he told Tuttosport. "In May we can talk.
"The season is entering a crucial phase and he is only focused on winning the title and the Champions League.
"Juve have been interested for over a year, but Gonzalo intends to stay in Madrid.
"For now any thoughts of a move to a club like Juventus remains only a matter of pride.
"It is too soon, but in May my son will look at the situation and we will then be able to talk to them."
http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...en-to-Old-Lady
All we have to do now is wait for the Germany press conference at the euros and get merts to force an arsenal shirt over his head, then tell everyone about his arsenal DNA :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
Merts won't be playing in the one game he was signed for. Tapping up for next season is the least he can do.
We've just signed Podolski for 13 mill. € according to German newspapers.
Fantastic - a top class signing and a real statement of intent at last.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arsenal Royal
Let's hope it's true, and let's hope it's the first of several ahead of the Euros.
yay
Hope he plays v Newcastle
Oh wait...
Wenger :doh:
Its done
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...lski-deal.htmlQuote:
Lukas Podolski will become an Arsenal player at the end of the season after Cologne accepted a £10.9million bid for the Germany striker.
Sportsmail revealed last week that Podolski had agreed personal terms with Arsenal and that the only obstacle to a deal going through was the clubs’ respective valuation of the 26-year-old.
An initial near-£18million asking price was dismissed as prohibitive by Arsenal, who began the bidding at around £8million. With Podolski underlining his eagerness to spearhead Arsene Wenger’s attack by quickly settling on personal terms, however, the Gunners came back with an improved offer that was reluctantly accepted by the Bundesliga club.
Podolski is now due at Emirates Stadium once the Bundesliga season ends and will sign a four-year deal worth over £100,000 a week.
Cologne manager Stale Solbakken reacted to Sportsmail’s account of Podolski’s imminent departure by admitting he feared he would lose his prize asset this summer.
The air of resignation at Cologne increased after Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker admitted on German television on Wednesday that he had been quizzed by his international team-mate about life at the club.
‘He has been very interested for the past few weeks,’ said the Arsenal centre-back. ‘He has sent me a number of text messages, and I have told him this is a great place to work and Arsenal are an amazing club.’
Sportsmail reported last month that Arsenal were eager to convince Robin Van Persie of their ambitions by bidding for Podolski and his Germany team-mate Mario Goetze.
While Borussia Dortmund are in no mood to let rising star Goetze leave without a fight, Cologne quickly realised they had little hope of keeping Podolski, in the wake of Arsenal’s approach.
Wenger followed up his interest after Podolski impressed Arsenal chief scout Steve Rowley with a consistent run of form that has brought him 16 Bundesliga goals this season.
Wenger has been under mounting pressure to make the calibre of signings needed to dispel any misgivings Van Persie may harbour about committing himself to the club beyond a contract that runs out at the end of next season.
Polish-born Podolski is in his second spell at Cologne, after having mixed fortunes during a three-year stay at Bayern Munich, but has done enough on the international stage to leave Wenger in no doubt about his pedigree.
Wenger has also been encouraged to pursue a long-standing interest in the left-sided frontrunner by a firm belief that he has the pace and physical strength to thrive in the Barclays Premier League.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...#ixzz1oTA0EdCe
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now this is a statement. this team has something special about them in my opinion, yes there are better players, but right now they are fighting, playing well and really could do something special. siging podolski is great, its telling RVP, we are going to change, and we will kick on.. a genuine name being singed not a nobody. fucking happy right now. really feeling like im a supporting my team not supporting players who play for my club. keep this team together, get some signings in and something special will happen
I'll believe it when I see it on Arsenal.com.
If it's true though it's certainly a step in the right direction, getting a big signing in nice an early.