Given you've released Squillaci wouldn't it make more sense to go for an experienced head if you're bringing in a fringe player? Especially when you've got Ignasi Miquel coming through.

Nothing has been signed yet but I can assure you there are advanced talks between the clubs. We wouldn't arrange any personal contract before the clubs agree for the transfer. I'm aware Arsenal has made a strong offer, as well as Juventus.

It would and I think that would be the reasoning behind the talk about Williams and why I don't think there's anything in this talk about Papadopoulos. Imo more just a case of the media throwing shit at a wall and seeing what sticks.

I wouldn't think Papa would be willing to come in and be 2nd/3rd choice behind Koscielny and Mertesacker.

Of course, that would all change if Vermaelen was sold, although I don't see that happening.

Anyway I prefer to focus on players we have concrete interest in, like Higuain

We've given up on Papa. They want 18m or something ridiculous for him and we won't go past 12

The Switzerland defender spent the second half of last term on loan with Hannover, who are also reportedly keen on keeping him for another season.

"We would loan him, but we would also buy him, depending on what Arsenal prefer," said Hamburg's director of sport Oliver Kreuzer.

Kreuzer believes his side have more to offer the 26-year-old and is confident a deal will be struck.

"Hannover played well in Europe last season, but Hamburg is Hamburg," he told the Bild newspaper.

"HSV is HSV, and we are just a better club."

Djourou appeared 13 times for the Reds between January and May this year and is contracted to the Gunners until 2015.

good news. ancelotti finally announced as real madrid boss. should mean higuain deal can finally be done.

LOL found this pic



Edited by beersandwich: 26/6/2013 12:29:24 AM

Juve have reportedly a fee with City for Carlos Tevez which leaves the road clear for Higuain.

More reports about us meeting Fellaini's release clause

:lol: Anyone else heard this rumour about Theo headbutting Aaron Lennon in Las Vegas?

:lol: :lol:

I am really hoping we get Grenier actually, even though it is a seemingly unimportant transfer.

Yeah he's a luxury transfer and would love to have him, but not fussed if we don't get him really.

:lol: :lol:

[size=6]French striker Yaya Sanogo joins Club[/size]

Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that French youth international Yaya Sanogo has joined on a long-term contract.

The 20-year-old striker, who joins as a free agent after leaving Auxerre, made a total of 24 appearances and scored 11 goals during his time with the Ligue 2 side.

Sanogo, who joined Auxerre as a 14-year-old, has represented his country at under-16, under-17 and under-19 levels,and is currently playing for France in the Fifa Under-20 World Cup in Turkey.

Sanogo has impressed during the tournament, scoring in two of his country’s three matches, helping France qualify for the knockout phase.

Arsène Wenger said: “Sanogo is a good young signing for us. He has shown that he has potential with his recent performances for Auxerre and also for the France Under-20 side.

We are looking forward to Yaya joining us and continuing his promising development.”

The deal is subject to the completion of formal registration processes, with Sanogo joining up with his new team-mates after his participation in the Under-20 World Cup.

Sanogo’s shirt number will be revealed on the Club’s official Twitter account @Arsenal in due course.

Everyone at Arsenal looks forward to welcoming Yaya to the Club.
http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/french-striker-yaya-sanogo-joins-club

I am starting to get a horrible feeling that all these big names Arsenal are linked with will be snapped up elsewhere

Surely you guys are used to that by now? :p