We do need a right back in my opinion and in a worst case scenario, Song can drop back as a CB. But if we can keep a hold of Wally and RVP, I see us having a very good squad to challenge for the title and other cups. AW does need to sharpen his tactical skills a lot more but I am not going to criticize him at a moment when it is looking likely that we are on the right path.Originally Posted by hobson's choice
ByeManchester City are trying to sell Carlos Tevez, Edin Dzeko, Emmanuel Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz to raise funds to buy Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Arsenal are interested in signing Russian international midfielder Alan Dzagoev, 21. The £13m-rated CSKA Moscow player is out of contract in December.
Full story: Daily Mail
Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham target Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, 28, could be available for £17m after Schalke general manager Horst Heldt confirmed the striker has a buy-out clause.
Full story: talkSPORT
2 Must Gets
Will stay
Could be the last piece of our attack puzzle
Wont happen
Read this earlier........
mentions the big teams not being after this guy.......would say that they already have their forward department wrapped up so not reading anything into that.......or are waiting to pounce on a want away RvP.......Two down, two to go! by DF
Much has been made of the Olivier Giroud speculation, with reputable sources such as the BBC confirming that the deal is close. But just how effective will this seemingly new addition be to the Arsenal squad? Obviously he provides a better back up option than any of the other strikers Arsenal have warming the bench. To be completely honest, I haven’t really seen him in action, besides for a few YouTube clips and he cameo against Iceland in the Euro build-up friendlies, where he set up two goals in a few minutes, which I was quite impressed with. But I do not know exactly what Arsenal are getting in Olivier Giroud.
People have been muttering that they are worried about the lack of top team competition for his signature. Which is quite worrying. Usually when Arsenal look to sign a player, half of Europe’s elite teams are looking to snatch the deal from under our grasp. Where is Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or even PSG? Does the lack of the top class competition mean that Olivier Giroud isn’t really that good? No, I do not think it does.
I think that Arsenal are being more pro-active this summer, and approaching the window with a knowledge of what they actually want to do. I think that we have a certain intent to strengthen the squad early this time. If we do complete this deal though, we cannot rest on our laurels and think that we have ample time to get our other targets. We have to move straight to Rennes for Yann M’Vila, or Anderlecht for Lucas Biglia or Man Shitty for Nigel De Jong. We have to complete our business before pre-season starts to give us a chance to challenge for all competitions next season.
Speaking of strengthening, what is happening with the Jan Vertonghen to Tottenham deal? Will it fall through with Harry gone? If so we should be waiting with our contract offer and a pen, urging him to change his mind. So what if he preferred Spurs to Arsenal? They were the ones that went in for him with that intent to sign him. That’s the difference between signing a quality player and missing out: showing that you really want them at your club.
Even after the Giroud deal; Arsenal need another 2 quality defensive players to compete next season and Vertonghen and M’Vila would be ideal.
I am looking forward to this guy coming in and expect Robs to stay.
I also believe that Vertonghen may not go to Spurs now that arry has gone.......would not be unwise to monitor his situation as he is worth picking up......he could help out in midfield but should be bought with the CB in mind if we deem him necessary......DM=M'Vila
http://justarsenal.com/arsenal-rumou...d-giroud/14226Despite Arsene Wenger being in the Ukraine for the Euros, there are lots of Arsenal transfer rumours doing the rounds today, and most of them are quite plausible for a change!
Now that Olivier Giroud’s Arsenal talks have even been reported on the BBC we are all expecting this to be a done deal, but could it be that Theo Walcott’s days at the The Emirates are now numbered? With the arrival of Lukas Podolski and Giroud and the meteoric rise of Oxlade-Chamberlain it is very difficult to see how Walcott can retain his place in Wenger’s first team next season.
As there has been no mention of Walcott’s contract talks since the end of the season, it remains a distinct possibility that he could be on his way, and London rivals Chelsea are reported to be first in line for the England winger.
Another player that could be coming the other way is Chelsea’s Salomon Kalou, who could also be challenging for a first-team place. The Mirror reports that he would want a wage of around 70,000 a week which may be considered expensive, but if he signs on a free while Walcott is sold for 20million that could be seen as a shrewd piece of business for Arsenal.
The most exciting rumour of the day is that the Mail reckons that Wenger is keen on grabbing the new young Russian star Alan Dzagoev. The Mail reports that he has just six months left on his contract with CSKA Moscow so he could also be snapped up at a bargain price. If Wenger really does bring Dzagoev in the it must surely be curtains for Walcott!
Lastly, but not leastly, It is being reported that both Monaco and Bastia are willing to sign the out-of-favour Arsenal defender Sebastien Squillaci. The ex-French international only played nine minutes for the Gunners last season and it is believed that Arsenal are willing to release him from his contract to let him move on as a free agent. This would be a very popular move for Arsenal fans, and it could be even better if Wenger also sells Djourou and brings in Vertonghen to replace them both
Oliver is in
Walcott is out? - I have shouted at this guy a lot.......but I would be a bit sad/nervous to wave him goodbye.....would be the one I would worry about the most who could come back and haunt us
One Russian out another in......would be happy
Pray it be true, buy Squid out and ship him on.....DJ can join if we get Vertonghen in
This would spoil what has been a fairly positive transfer window so far. Acceptable bench warmer but not at 70KAnother player that could be coming the other way is Chelsea’s Salomon Kalou
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Walcott needs to think about where he wants to go and where he wants to play. Chelsea is the wrong move and he'd end up on the scrap heap like SWP very quickly there because they're not a patient team. Although, he'd suite a team that are about fast transitions and counters over possession play and short passing. He also needs a coach that's going to play him as a striker cause he's not a winger.
He needs to STFU and get his head down for an entire season and deliver. Too much shit coming from him last year and not enough action. But thoughts of him moving are a little premature, he provided enough assists and had his moments last year. He needs to build on that. We can't be signing new players as replacements, they have to be additions and the dross like Chamakh needs to go. Walcott will get enough game time with injuries, suspensions and silly team selections.
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11 goals and 13 assists this season, 13 goals and 9 assists last season. Those are the sort of numbers more technically gifted players like Arshavin and Nasri put up each season. Last season Nasri scored 15 goals with 5 assists and that's considered to be his career high for us and when he was playing at his best. We're yet to see Theo at his best but he's still able to deliver the numbers. He's not even a midfielder.
Michael Owen set to sign for Stoke.
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