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Wenger out! Yeah, I've finally said it after all this while.

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 14:24:00 +0000

I've always believed in Arsene Wenger. I've always been behind him
when Arsenal went 8 years without trophy. I've been behind him even in
games where we had the lead but relinquished it. But now, the marriage
is over between us. Arsenal should do away with him or else the
English premier league will continue to elude us.
Today I watched as Westham united outscored Arsenal in a game which
many Arsenal fans thought their team will easily put balls in the net
and win the game but rather their defence was laclustre as usual and
allowed two goals to go past them. The game finished with Wenger
pacing up and down and looking concerned but really, he doesn't know
what else to do. This is unacceptable by any means. With the
acquisition of a top goalkeeper, all eyes were on us to finally make a
sustained push for the title this season but with this start,it shows
we are not in the league of the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City
and Arsene Wenger is to blame for all this.
The players on the field played with no composure. They played like
there wasn't any ambition in them. They played as if winning doesn't
matter and the manager looked on devoid of ideas and any tactical
plan. He just sat there and looked and didn't even look like he could
inspire anybody to do anything worthy of note. It is high time Arsenal
got rid of this man. His continued presence at the helm of affairs
will not take Arsenal anywhere. Unless Arsenal can change my opinion
and win the next match by at least three goals to show they can bounce
back, then Arsenal won't go anywhere this season with Wenger.

Arsenal win community shield

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:16:00 +0000

Arsenal defeated arch rivals Chelsea at wembley stadium today in the
community shield regarded as the season's curtain raiser. A lone goal
from Alex-oxlade Chamberlain was enough to defeat Mourinho's men. The
likes of Mesut Ozil, Ramsey, Walcott, and a host of other first team
players were on call for Arsenal while Chelsea paraded the likes of
Ivanovic, Terry, Remy and other top players as well. Peter Cech
started for Arsenal today and displayed the safe hands needed to keep
Chelsea men's shots out.
The season will effectively start next week and let's hope Arsenal
can carry this display into the new season.

Arsenal wins Emirates cup thanks to Theo Walcott's second half goal

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 18:38:00 +0000

Arsenal have won its second pre season throphy at the Emirates stadium
today after Theo Walcott scored the only goal of the game in the
second half.
Arsene Wenger's side hammered Ligue 1 opponents Lyon 6-0 on Saturday
but there was to be no such rout against Dieter Hecking's
well-drilled DFB-Pokal champions. Making his home debut, Petr Cech was made
to work for a clean sheet as Arsenal made it two wins from two ahead
of Sunday's Community Shield clash with Chelsea at Wembley. Kevin De
Bruyne - named German player of
the year on Sunday - threatened down the left early on but Cech was on
hand to collect the
Belgian's delivery. Close-season signing Cech will have been
concerned as former Arsenal man Nicklas Bendtner just failed to make
contact with a
dangerous De Bruyne delivery from the right. The Czech's opposite
number Diego Benaglio
was called on to deny Walcott soon after but it was the Bundesliga
side who continued to
threaten more frequently - De Bruyne showing why he is a reported
target for Manchester
City. With chances largely at a premium in a goalless
first half, Timm Klose shanked an effort over the crossbar for the
visitors while Mesut Ozil's
side-footed effort rolled wide of the far post following a slick passing move.
Arsenal had their breakthrough five minutes into the second half when
Reine-Adelaide offered a glimpse of his potential - threading a
ball for Walcott to calmly finish past Benaglio. The largely
impressive De Bruyne then
ballooned an effort over, having skipped inside Mikel Arteta, before
Ricardo Rodriguez saw a
long-range strike easily saved by Cech.
The former Chelsea man was tested again by a fierce drive from
midfielder Josuha Guilavogui as Wolfsburg piled on the pressure. It
was to no avail, however, Wenger's men
topping the standings by three points from Villarreal ahead of the
all-London curtain-raiser
at Wembley in a week's time.

Arsene Wenger admits to being surprised at Robin van Persie's departure as he hails his former player's influence in England- Dailymail.co.uk

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:41:00 +0000

Arsene Wenger has admitted he was stunned by Robin van Persie's move
to Fenerbahce and.that English football will feel his absence.
Van Persie has made a £4.7million switch to the Turkish Super Lig
three years after leaving Arsenal for Manchester United.
'It was a big surprise,' said Wenger.
'He is a loss for English football because he's an exceptional
player, one of best I've managed, with an exceptional technique. 'I
don't know what happened why he leaves but he's a loss to the Premier
League.'.Wenger lured Van Persie to England in 2004, when Arsenal,
then champions, paid Feyenoord £2.75m.
The Dutch striker struggled for years with injuries before maturing
into the most
consistent striker in the country.
Arsenal banked £24m when he moved to United and he completed his
ambition of winning the Barclays Premier League title in his first
season at Old Trafford.
It has quickly turned sour, however, under Louis van Gaal who told Van
Persie his opportunities to play in the season ahead.would be limited.
Fenerbahce produced a lucrative deal for the 31-year-old worth £240,000 a week.

Wilshere plans talks with Wenger over Arsenal role - Goal.com

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:13:00 +0000

The 23-year-old has acknowledged that
competition for places is strong, while Arsene
Wenger admits the midfielder could be used as
a wide option
Jack Wilshere has revealed he will discuss his
role within the Arsenal team with Arsene
Wenger before the start of the new season.
The 23-year-old spent over five months on the
sidelines after requiring ankle surgery last
season.
Wilshere was eased back into action following
his return in May and could only come on as a
late substitute in Arsenal's 4-0 win over Aston
Villa in the FA Cup final.
The midfielder returned early to pre-season
training in order to improve his fitness and
admits he faces a fight to secure a regular role
in Wenger's side.
"I haven't spoken to the boss about what plans
he has for me but I will do before the start of
the season," said Wilshere.
"At the moment, I'm just concentrating on
getting fit. I had a good end to the season and
I just want to keep it going.
"That's why I wanted to come back in early for
pre-season because I felt I missed too much of
last season and wanted to give myself the best
opportunity to get fit.
"I asked the boss 'Boss, can I come back early?'
I wanted that because I missed quite a lot of
last season.
"The competition is strong in midfield so, yes,
it's down to us as individuals to make that
place ours but I'm up for the challenge and I'm
sure the other boys are as well."
Wenger, meanwhile, has indicated that Wilshere
could be used as a wide option for the new
season.
"For me, Jack can play in all the offensive
positions - wide and central; and we have many
good creative players. They will all tell you
they want to play centrally. Unfortunately,
some have to go wide as well," said the
Arsenal manager.
"Jack always had an appetite but he's been out
for a long time. But already in the last two or
three games of last season, he has found his
burst back. His acceleration.
"For him and Alex [Oxlade-Chamberlain], it is
a big part of their game. To be efficient, they
need that. There are high demands physically to
be perfect. Jack is getting close.
"Like Alex, he was injured last year, early in
the season and missed five months. The top
level is so demanding physical that to be in
and out is a nightmare for the players. Jack
needs continuity.
"We have a big squad but not a massive one.
The opportunities will be there for everyone."

Arsenal happy to play Benzema waiting game- Goal.com

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 07:22:00 +0000

Real Madrid do not want to let the France
international leave, but the Gunners will be
waiting to pounce if he falls out of favour as
Rafa Benitez's reign gets under way.
Arsenal are prepared to bide their time and
wait until the end of the transfer window for a
potential deal to sign Karim Benzema from
Real Madrid.
Arsene Wenger has identified Benzema as his
top target to improve the Gunners' attack this
summer and still believes the striker could end
up in north London.
Real Madrid have said that Benzema is not for
sale and the 27-year-old is happy in the Spanish
capital, but Arsenal are closely monitoring his
situation.
Manchester United have also expressed an
interest in the Frenchman should he become
available towards the end of the transfer
window.
Arsenal believe they can clinch a deal for
Benzema in a similar manner to the £42.5
million signing of Mesut Ozil from Real
Madrid on the final day of the transfer window
in 2013.
There has been speculation in Spain that
Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale have both
been pencilled in to play in more central
positions by new Real Madrid coach Rafael
Benitez.
Benzema is known as a favourite of Madrid
president Florentino Perez but could look to
move if he finds himself out of the side in the
early part of the season.
Wenger wants to add a top quality forward to
his squad and has allowed alternatives to join
other clubs this summer in the hope that
Benzema will become available in August.
Arsenal are prepared to spend around £35m on
Benzema as they look to make the former
Lyon man their marquee summer signing
following the arrivals of Ozil and Alexis
Sanchez in the last two years.
Wenger has told confidants that, if he cannot
land Benzema, he is prepared to continue with
Olivier Giroud as the club's main striker next
season, with Sanchez and Theo Walcott also
able to play as central strikers.
Arsenal have also been linked with a move for
Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain, but Wenger
has made it clear that he believes Benzema is
the player that can fire Arsenal to their first
Premier League title since 2004.
Benzema joined Real Madrid from Lyon in
2009 and has won one La Liga title and the
Champions League since his arrival. Last
season, he scored 22 goals in 46 appearances
for the club in all competitions.

Mesut Ozil can be a fantastic player, but he must do better in the big games, claims former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:11:00 +0000

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has
urged Mesut Ozil to add consistency to his
game ahead of the new Premier League season.
Ozil, who signed for Arsene Wenger in a
£42.2million move from Real Madrid in 2013,
has slowly become one of Arsenal's star
performers after a difficult start to life in
London.
Lehmann, however, insists Ozil but show he
can perform consistently as well as producing
in the 'big games'.
He told The Sun: 'Everyone knows he can be a
fantastic player. But you need to be a fantastic
player in the big games'
'You don't need to be a fantastic player in the
small games and mediocre player in the big
games.
'He can definitely do that but now he must
prove it. You need to know how to think and
how to programme yourself.'
'Of course he can improve. You can't get better
on the day that you retire from football - but
you can every day before that.'

Van Persie agent denies Fenerbahce deal is done - Goal.com

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 06:59:00 +0000

The Manchester United striker was reported to
have agreed personal terms ahead of a switch
to the Turkish giants but Kees Vos is adamant
that nothing is yet settled
Robin van Persie's agent denies that the
Manchester United striker has agreed to join
Fenerbahce.
The Netherlands international is widely
expected to leave Old Trafford this summer
after struggling to recapture his best form over
the last two seasons.
Reports on Saturday claimed that Van Persie
had nailed down personal terms with the
Turkish club but his representative, Kees Vos,
insists that nothing is yet settled.
"When Robin has found a new club, we will
say so," Vos told the press.
The former Arsenal star indicated earlier this
summer that his priority is to guarantee first-
team football to impress in the build-up to
Euro 2016.

Ronaldo: People told me I was too skinny to make it- Goal.com

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 06:57:00 +0000

The Portugal international reveals that he used
the negativity towards his body shape as a
youngster to motivate him to become the
impressive physical specimen he is today
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo says
that being told that he was "too skinny" as a
youngster drove him to become the player that
he is today.
The Portugal international first came to
prominence as a slender, teenage winger at
Manchester United but he began putting on
more and more muscle before departing for
Real Madrid in 2009.
Nowadays, Ronaldo is renowned for his
sculptured physique and the 30-year-old
explained that his success is all down to the
extra hours that he puts in at the gym.
"You have to work so hard," the forward stated
in a promotional video. "I do this every day.
This is why I have been at the top level for
many, many years.
"It's not a coincidence. I do so much extra
work outside of the pitch.
"When I was younger most people told me:
'Cristiano, you are a very talented player but
you are too skinny.'
"So I put it in my mind that my body can
improve. With dedication and hard work in the
gym, I improved a lot on that - at the end of
the day it's down to the person's mindset.
"Athleticism also means a huge amount - these
small details make a huge difference so it's very
important to do this work and it's going really
well for me.
"That's why I'm always in good shape all year
round. I do that kind of work because I have
to, it's part of me."
Ronaldo scored a personal-best 61 goals in just
54 appearances in all competitions for Madrid
last season.

NFF fires Keshi, Amodu takes over -The Punch

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 08:27:00 +0000

The Nigeria Football Federation has
terminated the appointment of Stephen Keshi
as Head Coach of the Senior National Football
Team, Super Eagles.
A statement by the NFF Executive Committee
on Saturday said this decision was made,
"having thoroughly reviewed the reports/
findings of the NFF Disciplinary Committee
and NFF Technical and Development
Committee, as well as having reviewed the
actions and inactions of Mr. Stephen Keshi, in
the performance of his duties as Super Eagles'
Head Coach, which we found to lack the
required commitment to achieve the
Federation's objectives as set out in the
Coach's employment contract."
The statement further read, "To this end and
pursuant to the provisions of Clause 4.3 of the
Employment Contract between Mr. Stephen
Keshi and the NFF (the contract) and the
various clauses therein, the Nigeria Football
Federation has decided to exercise its option
to summarily terminate the employment
contract of Mr. Stephen Keshi with the
Federation with immediate effect."
It added that the termination was "without
prejudice to the settlement of any existing and
due financial obligations between the NFF and
Mr. Keshi."
NFF 1st Vice President, Barrister Seyi
Akinwunmi, speaking on behalf of the entire
Executive Committee of NFF, assured
Nigerians that the decision was not taken
lightly or with any prejudice, but in the
ultimate interest of Nigeria football. He
thanked Mr. Keshi for his services to the
country and wished him the very best in his
future endeavours.
"In the interim, the Super Eagles' team affairs
will be jointly managed by Assistant Coach,
Salisu Yusuf and the Technical Directorate of
the NFF headed by Coach Shuaibu Amodu,
until the Federation names in due course a
new Head Coach, who, along with the NFF
will chart a new direction for the Super Eagles
to ensure credible participation in international
competitions and assist in building a
sustainable football culture for the country,"
said Akinwunmi.

Arsenal fight back to earn draw at Goodison Park

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 10:09:00 +0000

It was like last season again in the first half as Everton outplayed Arsenal in all positions. Misplaced passes was the order of the day as Arsenal's midfield kept making short passes that failed to reach its destination. Everton attacked en masse and defended the same way. A short from Alex Oxlade-chamberlain that missed the goal by inches was the closest Arsenal came to scoring a goal. Everton made Arsenal pay for their lack of focus and cohesion through Coleman's header from Gareth Barry's ball in. Later towards the end of the first half, Everton caught Wenger's boys on the counter and it resulted in a goal by Naismith. 2-0 it ended in favour of Everton in the first half. Second half again remained 2-0 till the 86th minute with Arsenal enjoying majority of the possession. It paid off as Aaron Ramsey linked up with a Santi Cazorla ball into the box to slot home Arsenal's first goal. Olivier Giroud later put a header in in injury time to end the match 2-2.

Arsene Wenger announce club captain and assistant

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 18:08:00 +0000

Thomas Vermaelen has joined Barcelona for £15million on a 5 year deal and Arsene Wenger ha moved quickly to announce Former deputy captain Mikel Arteta as new captain while Per Mertesacker will be his deputy. Wenger said this when asked who woulda be his captain for the season: "One: Arteta and
two: Mertesacker. Arteta will be captain and
Mertesacker vice-captain."
Wenger also praised the Belgian saying "I allowed Thomas Vermaelen to
leave before the end of the season. He was not
playing regularly, he behaved outstandingly and
with dignity. It's difficult to keep that kind of
player at the top level if he doesn't play
regularly."

Arsenal beat Manchester City to win community shield

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 17:23:00 +0000

Coming from last season's FA cup victory against Hull City, Arsenal has started the season on a high again as they defeated fellow title contenders Manchester City in today's English football season curtain raiser. The Arsenal team has Sanogo, Cazorla, Sanchez, Ramsey, Wilshere, Arteta, Gibbs, Koscielny, Chambers, Debuchy and Sczesny in the starting lineup and they had most of the possession. Goals from Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey secured a 2-0 first half lead. Olivier Giroud came in for Yaya Sanogo in the second half and scored a spectacular goal to beat City goalkeeper and put Arsenal 3-0 ahead. Second half went in till the 90th minute but 3-0 it stayed till the end.

TRANSFER: Barcelona sign club captain Thomas Vermaelen

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 07:23:00 +0000

Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen has joined Barcelona after an agreement was reached between the Catalan side and Arsenal for up to £15million and on a 5 year deal with the defender. The Belgian international has found first team opportunity hard to come by recently most especially last season when he lost his place to Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny. He has also struggled with injury in recent times and has now decided to start afresh in La liga. Manchester United was revealed as part of group of bidders for the defender but Arsene Wenger revealed earlier he would prefer to sell abroad than allow the player remain in England. Other defenders are being lined up as replacement and they include Manchester City's Natastic, Real Madrid's Alvaro Arbeloa among others. As the transfer window still remains open till first of september, there is still room for additions to the team.

Arsenal to play Besiktas in Champions league playoff

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 11:06:00 +0000

Arsenal have drawn besiktas in the champions league playoff making it the second season in a row the Gunners will play a Turkish opposition. Last season saw Arsenal take on Fernerbache and won 5-0 on aggregate with Aaron Ramsey scoring the two goals in the second leg at the emirates stadium. Arsenal have a strong record against Turkish clubs and will be looking to get past Besiktas. Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba will however return to England again with his new club Besiktas and will be going to lead them past Arsenal as he scored in the qualifying round against Feyenoord, but the summer arrival at Arsenal of Alexis Sanchez, Mathieu Debuchy, Calum Chambers will give Wenger's boys added advantage.

TRANSFER: CARL JENKINSON JOINS WEST HAM

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:13:00 +0000

Carl Jenkinson has moved to West Ham United on loan after snubbing a move to Hull City as he prefers to remain in London. The 22year old has been told he is surplus to requirements after manager Arsene Wenger brought in Mathieu Debuchy and Calum Chambers to play in his position. He persuaded Arsenal to allow him remain in London and the club have now accepted. Jenkinson has struggled to break into the first team as he only featured sparingly for Arsenal especially when Bacary was out injured but now competition had increased as Arsene Wenger favours his new acquisitions ahead of him. He arrived Arsenal in 2011 from Charlton and still believes he has a future at the emirates thereby deciding to move on loan.

TRANSFER: Arsenal sign Calum Chambers

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:38:00 +0000

Southampton defender Calum Chambers is the newest addition to the Arsenal team after completing a £16million move to the emirates. Chambers can play in the right back, Centre back and midfield positions. The 19year old who spent two years at Southampton Academy will be Arsene Wenger's fourth major signing of the transfer window after previously acquiring the services of Alexis Sanchez, Mathieu Debuchy and just recently Colombian international and Nice goalkeeper David Ospina. Chambers becomes another Southampton young player to move to Arsenal following in the footsteps of Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-chamberlain and he becomes the latest player to take part in Southampton's exodus this summer as first team players like Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, Luke Shaw have already left the club while the likes of Dejan Lovren and Morgan Schneiderlin may follow suite with the transfer of Lovren to liverpool in the closing stages and Schneiderlin to Arsenal a possibility. This obviously outlines Arsene Wenger's ambition this season and now Arsenal can truly maintain a sustained challenge for the Premier league title.

TRANSFER: Arsenal complete Colombian International signing

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 12:10:00 +0000

Arsenal have completed the signing of Nice and Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina for £3.2million. The 25year old shot stopper had an impressive World Cup campaign and will join Arsenal in other to provide competition for Sczesny who is Arsenal's only senior goalkeeper following the departure of Lukasz Fabianski to swansea. Arsène Wenger said of the club's new signing:
"David Ospina is an excellent goalkeeper, with
good experience and a proven record of
performing with Nice and Colombia. He will
add strength to our squad and we are very
pleased that he will be joining us." Now the experience of David Ospina as an international goalkeeper is important. His arrival brings the number of buys by Arsene Wenger this transfer window to three following in the footsteps of Alexis Sanchez and Mathieu Debuchy and the manager still wants more. A defensive midfielder and a central defender who will replace the outgoing club captain are still on Wenger's radar. Players like Lars Bender, Sami Khedira and William Carvalho are been monitored.

TRANSFER: Arsenal complete David Ospina signing

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 12:08:00 +0000

TRANSFER: Arsenal complete Mathieu Debuchy signing

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 17:25:00 +0000

Arsenal have complete the signing of France defender Mathieu Debuchy. The defender has been on Arsenal's radar for a long time until a fee was agreed after France's elimination at Brazil. The deal was however put on hold so Newcastle could find a replacement and Daryl Janmaat was subsequently brought in to replace him at Newcastle. The 28-year old represented France at the World Cup in Brazil and was preferred to start ahead of Bacary Sagna for four out of five matches. Although the total sum paid by Arsenal could not be verified at the moment, it was learnt that the deal was made for £8million and performance related add ons could follow. The France international becomes Arsenal's second major signing of this transfer Window and proves manager Arsene Wenger's intention of challenging for top honours as soon as the season starts. Now I wonder what Michael Owen was smoking when he said yesterday that Arsenal will drop out of top four even when Alexis Sanchez was already brought in.

TRANSFER: Arsenal sign Alexis Sanchez for £31.8million

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 23:24:00 +0000

Alexis Sanchez has finally joined Arsenal in a £31.8million deal. The Chilean midfielder who represented his country in Brazil2014 FIFA World Cup and had an impressive outing only to be sent packing by host nation Brazil has finally been made an Arsenal player in what could probably be the biggest name to join any English club this summer. Despite interest from a host of other clubs including Liverpool and Juventus, the winger who Wenger believes can be developed into a forward decided to move to Arsenal. This represents a step in the right direction for Arsenal and serves as relief for Arsenal fans all around the world who had thought this transfer window would be like previous ones given the show pace at which Arsenal moves for players. Many fans will however have reason to be happy and look forward to a premier league title next as deals for French Internationals Debuchy and Loic Remy remains just a few paper work for it to be completed. Arsene Wenger is also in the market for a holding midfielder and a central defender to replace club captain Thomas Vermaelen who may eventually leave.

TRANSFER: Arsenal make £32mllion offer for Barcelona's Alexis Sanchez and set to meet his agent this week.

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 19:13:00 +0000

Hi everybody. U will notice there hasn't been post on here for a long time now. Its because many news flying around are fake and it would not be nice to put stories without substance here just like many other blogs are doing. Transfer news especially raise people's hopes and therefore it must at least have an element of truth in it.
It is here that I let you all know that Arsenal have tabled an offer for Barcelona's Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean had an impressive world cup even though his country was eliminated on penalties in the round of 16 by host country Brazil. Arsene Wenger will meet the player's representatives in Brazil this week to convince him to move to Arsenal after an offer of £32million have been tabled. Barcelona are planing to bring Uruguay's Luis Suarez to Camp nou but they will need fund and therefore are willing to sell Alexis Sanchez.
A complication for this transfer is the fact that Liverpool Fc are also interested in signing him. Barcelona may be willing to offer him to Liverpool in other to get Luis Suarez. Manchester United and Juventus are also believed to be monitoring the player and may also decide to move for him. It is to get ahead of these rivals that Arsene Wenger have decided to match his £32mllion valuation. It now remains if Wenger can convince the talented player to join the emirates club. Ivan Gazidis and Arsenal Contract negotiator Dicky Law were in Madrid in negotiations with Barcelona for the player.
Let's hope and pray this 25year old turns up at emirates eventually.

Arsenal next season shirt leaked. Already on sale in China.

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 09:11:00 +0000

Arsenal kit for next season appeared to have been leaked even though official release date is two weeks from now. Reported on dailymail, an Arsenal supporter posted the picture of a shirt on sale in China and the picture was said to have been taken at Puma's china store. Puma is currently Arsenal's kit maker after signing a deal worth £150million at the end of the club's long running relationship with Nike. Arsenal officials remain tight lipped when shown the picture but maintains any sale before july 10 is unofficial.

Arsenal to hold talks with Balotelli camp but will he not be a gamble for Wenger?

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:44:00 +0000

Arsenal will hold talks with the player's camp in saturday in an effort to try and bring him to the emirates this summer. The 23-year old scored winning goal for italy against England in their last World cup game and proved deadly as a striker till he was replaced. Balotelli is a player proven scoring ability but represents a big gamble if he signs for Arsenal. The striker's attitude towards play, his high temperament and his proven record of disrespect towards his managers (remember his altercation with Roberto Mancini) are one of his shortcomings as a footballer. A player who once said he doesn't know who Jack Wilshere was when asked about wilshere's glowing midfield performance during his time at Manchester City is now set to play alongside him. Balotelli though always enjoy the support of his teammates wherever he plays but his behaviour can disrupt any team's harmony even the one as high as Arsenal's. His goal scoring ability is also a cause for concern. He has just 18 goal from open play since the start of 2012-2013 season and almost goes unseen in big games. Mario Balotelli is obviously a talented player, one which Wenger can unlock his potentials but still is a gamble for one of football's most conservative manager.

TRANSFER: Carlos Vela close to Arsenal return as Arsenal plan to activate buyback clause

noreply@blogger.com (Adewumi) — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 03:05:00 +0000

Carlos Vela could return to Arsenal this summer for as little as £3.2million. The Mexican who moved permanently to spain in 2012 is set for a return to Arsenal though he would prefer to remain in spain.
Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay said "We are talking with great clubs like Barcelona and Arsenal. Things are really difficult, but
nothing is finished," he told Euskal Irrati
Telebista. "We are in a difficult moment if we want some players to continue at Real Sociedad next year, but we'll try to complete our squad in the best way.
"We understand what Arsenal represent and what Barcelona represent. There aren't deadlines with them, just talks, and we are looking at what is best for us.
"Arsenal have told us they are interested in Vela and we have to think on that.
"The player wants to continue here, in San Sebastian, and this is an important point for us.
"Bravo wants to join for Barcelona, and you know there are advanced talks for him. I'm not going to talk about the price."