So apparently Samir Nasri and Arsene will meet this week about a new contract. While I'm still not confident whether he will sign or not, the fact that he is willing to meet tells me he is at least considering signing subject to the terms of the contract obviously. If he doesn't sign and he is sold, it will all depend on the price and who comes in for him. I can see us selling overseas even at a lower price just so he doesn't end up at another club in England.

Also reports that Jack is set to be offered a new 5 year 50k a week deal. Very happy with that, can't say he hasn't earnt it.

We are also reportedly still in for both Gary Cahill and Chris Samba, while I would love both of them I can really only see one coming in.

Been a quiet few days with not much changing in terms of players coming in, or leaving for that matter.

Sandro Rosell has been yapping about if we ask for more than 40m euros for Cesc than Barca won't buy him. Now realistically, that should put an end to it all since it's well known that if we even wanted to sell him we'd be asking for more than that. Hopefully this doesn't drag on until near the end of August like last season, and I suspect it won't because there isn't the World Cup to delay things.

[size=6]Arsenal Chief Exec "open" to safe standing[/size]

Arsenal Chief Executive Ivan Gazidis has told supporters he is “open” to the possibility of safe standing areas at the Emirates Stadium and acknowledged the positive impact it could have on atmosphere. The comments came at a Q&A organised by Arsenal Supporters’ Trust last night (Monday 13th June).

“It is something that I have always been open to,” said Gazidis. “The more I learn about it, the more complex an issue it is, but viscerally it is something that I find attractive because it gives fans, a certain group of fans who like to stand who create the atmosphere, another way to be in our stadium.”

Gazidis said that, although there might be practical problems for some clubs in implementing safe standing areas, it was an avenue he was willing to explore. This is in line with Football Supporters’ Federation policy which argues that each club should be able to make its own decision. The FSF believes issues around cost and feasibility should be a matter for individual clubs, not for government, but legislation currently prevents standing in the top two divisions.

“Why would you be against that, if you can do it safely? There are some issues, some very practical issues around safe standing; the rake of the stands and so on, that may make it cost prohibitive if it is not designed into the stadium at the beginning, but it is not something I am close minded to and I am prepared to explore it,” said Gazidis.

Peter Daykin, who heads up the FSF’s Safe Standing Campaign, welcomed Gazidis’ comments: “Ivan Gazidis’ views are really encouraging and proof positive that some of the most significant figures in the game are taking notice of our arguments. We believe we’ve already won the safety argument and this punctures another myth – that clubs will never engage with fans on safe standing.

“We will take advice from our friends at the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust, and ultimately see if it is possible to arrange a meeting with Mr Gazidis. He has some understandable concerns around feasibility but we’re confident in our solutions to these issues. Almost twice as many people can be safely housed in a rail seated area and we believe they will pay for themselves within a matter of years.

“The Safe Standing Roadshow – which shows how rail seats work in practice – is also making its way around the UK and we hope Mr Gazidis will welcome it to the Emirates. The Roadshow made its debut at Molineux last month and received an overwhelmingly positive response from an audience which included Wolves’ Chief Executive Jez Moxley and Stadium Manager Steve Sutton.”
http://www.fsf.org.uk/news/Arsenal-Chief-Exec-open-to-safe-standing.php?id=

Any names, who was that Senegalese bloke from Freiburg, his name escapes me.

I think Clichy will be sold. Nasri not sure about, Wenger is meeting with his reps in the next few days, should know more by next week. What we do know is that the club wants to keep Nasri and will do everything they can to keep him.

Bendtner will be gone. Same with Rosicky if someone comes in for him and Almunia as well as Denilson if we can offload him.

just a solid back up option to help with depth, especially in January when Gervinho and Chamakh are off to the ACN.

hmm sell clichy?maybe nasri if we dont get a deal soon? bendter?rosicky ,traore (is he back from loan?),

I mis-read that as 'Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been found out to have been smoking' for some reason :? :lol:

Can someone tell me what the fuck Emmanuel Frimpong has been smoking. Going around complaining about not getting game time. It really is the height of stupidity when a) you were injured the whole fucking season and b) the season's over.

Can't see us selling him, but would like to see him go on loan to the Championship and see what he can do.