Arsenal have made a bid for midfielder Yann M’Vila. Real Madrid want Arsenal to buy Kaka. The Gunners could sign both Mikel Arteta and Phil Jagielka from Everton.
According to The Guardian, Arsene Wenger has offered Rennes £22 million for defensive midfielder Yann M’Vila. Rennes have already rejected a £15m bid from Arsenal.
Some reports said that M’Vila was waiting for the result of Wednesday night’s match against Udinese to make a decision to sign on at the Emirates. Arsenal defeated Udinese 2-1 (3-1 aggregate), so it now looks likely that the Gunners will sign M’Vila.
Yann M’Vila has arrived on the international scene for France, with 11 caps since his debut in 2010. The 21-year old has become a staple of Laurent Blanc’s side.
According to Daily Mail, Real Madrid have rejected an Arsenal loan offer for Kaka. Jose Mourinho wants to sell Kaka and not loan him out.
Real Madrid want around £17.5m for the 29-year old Brazilian. Kaka can still be effective as an attacking midfielder, but will Arsene Wenger be willing to spend that much cash for a 29-year old player?
I think not. Kaka’s wages are extraordinarily high (£153,000 a week), and the former FIFA World Player of the Year is past the prime of his career. Mesut Ozil has taken Kaka’s place in Mourinho’s starting squad, so Kaka may want out of Madrid. The Brazilian would likely have to take a pay cut at the Emirates, which may [...]
Arsenal have submitted bids for both Eden Hazard (Lille) and Yann M’Vila (Rennes). Arsene Wenger is targeting Phil Jagielka as Everton’s financial problems rise.
According to Daily Mirror, Arsenal have put in a bid of at £20m-plus for Lille winger Eden Hazard. Hazard is one of the highest-rated young players in Europe, and has been linked with a move to the Emirates in the past.
Some are saying that Lille want £26m for Hazard. Manchester City’s offer for Nasri is between £22-25m. Wenger must be sure that Hazard is a real star and a Nasri replacement before he spends that kind of money.
I have not seen much of Hazard. He looks good on Youtube clips, but so does every player. Last season, the 20-year old Belgian helped Lille win the French double, scoring 10 goals and assisting on 12 in all competitions.
Remember that Arsenal bought Gervinho from Lille earlier in the summer for £10.5m. The French club may not want to break up their entire title-winning squad.
According to Daily Mirror, Arsene Wenger has submitted a £15m offer for Rennes midfielder Yann M’Vila. On Sunday, we learned that Arsenal has interest in the 21-year old defensive midfielder, but now we hear that a bid has been submitted.
Rennes do not want to sell M’Vila, but they are not regarded as a top French club. They have a top youth academy that producing former-Gunner Sylvain Wiltord among others.
Arsene Wenger had better bring in M’Vila quickly. Arsenal could [...]
Arsenal and Manchester City have a transfer deal in place for Samir Nasri, but the Frenchman would rather be at Old Trafford. According to reports, Arsenal are interested in Lazio striker Mauro Zarate. Everton admit that they may have to sell star players, which could open the door for the Gunners.
According the The Guardian, Arsenal have an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of Samir Nasri, but Nasri will not play for City against Bolton at the weekend. There are still a few details to sort out before the deal is complete.
Arsenal will reportedly sell Nasri for £22m. The French midfielder is expected to make £180,000 a week at Eastlands. The Gunners were only willing to give him £90,000 per week, and Nasri became frustrated with negotiations. Nasri is leaving the Emirates for money, and money only.
According to Daily Mirror, Samir Nasri is already looking to leave Eastlands. He has told friends that he would rather sign for Manchester United. Nasri will settle for Manchester City and their oil money.
Samir Nasri is the definition of a disloyal footballer. First, he leaves the Emirates for money. Now, he is talking about his love for Manchester United, before he has even joined Manchester City. He will join City, but he prefers United. I do not want “Nasrat” on my team.
According to Corriere Dello Sport, the agent for Lazio’s Mauro Zarate is in London holding talks with Arsenal. The 26-year old Argentinean striker would cost the Gunners around £10m. Zarate wants [...]
Pep Guardiola said yesterday that Barcelona are in “advanced” talks to sign Cesc Fabregas. Arsenal are ready to make a new push for Bolton centre-back Gary Cahill. Phil Jagielka is also still being pursued by the Gunners.
Pep Guardiola talked about Fabregas in a press conference: “Cesc is not here yet, but it [the deal] is very advanced.
“[Director of sport] Andoni Zubizarreta said there is still something missing, and so Fabregas is still an Arsenal player [for now] as he is not here.
“I don’t know if Cesc will arrive on Monday, the important thing is to think about our game in the Supercopa.”
Guardiola believes that the whole Cesc saga is a distraction to his club ahead of their Supercopa match against Real Madrid. On Friday, Guardiola halted Cesc while he was on his way to the airport. The Barcelona manager wants to hold off the Fabregas’ arrival until after Sunday’s match.
Even Guardiola thinks that Cesc is a distraction. This Fabregas drama needs to end for the good of both clubs involved. Barcelona’s behavior during all the negotiations was insulting. Wenger just needs to let Cesc go, and the constant questioning will stop.
According to The Mirror, Arsene Wenger is prepared to launch a new bid for Gary Cahill. The offer will be for £16.5m, as Wenger desperately wants to secure the Bolton centre-half. Arsenal scout Steve Rowley looked at Cahill in Bolton’s 4-0 win over QPR. Cahill scored from a long-distance curler, which must have pleased Rowley.
Arsenal’s search for a central defender is heating up. Sylvain Distin said that Phil Jagielka will not be leaving Everton. Arsenal are still interested in Birminham City defender Scott Dann. Per Mertesacker would welcome a move to the Emirates.
Phil Jagielka’s centre-half partner at Everton has told the media that Jagielka will stay at Goodison Park. Here is what Distin said: “He’s not come out and said he wants to go anywhere, so I guess that means Jags wants to stay. It’s still a club to be at. I don’t think any players want to leave here, to be honest. My guess is he’s fine here.
“I haven’t told him not to go, there’s no point doing that. If he comes to me and asks, I’ll tell him what I think, but it’s not happened so we’re happy he’s staying.”
According to reports last month, Jagielka told friends that he would snub a move to Arsenal. The 28-year old centre-back can stay at Everton. Christopher Samba, Per Mertesacker, and Tim Cahill are all better options than Jagielka.
According to Daily Mail, Arsenal were scouting Birmingham City centre-half Scott Dann. Pat Rice and scout Steve Rawley looked at Dann in a friendly match against Spurs. Liverpool also have interest in Dann, who many believe could bring a fee of £8m.
Dann would not add much to Arsenal. He is a solid defender, but he will not be able to change the mentality of our backline.
Per Mertesacker is interested in making a move [...]
Phil Jagielka is prepared to snub a move to Arsenal. Sources say that the England international would rather stay at Everton then move to the Emirates.
According to Daily Mirror, Phil Jagielka has told his mates that he will snub any deal sending him to Arsenal. Arsene Wenger was keen on bringing the 28-year old centre back to Arsenal, but now Wenger may have to look elsewhere for defensive assistance.
How far has Arsenal fallen now that a player like Jagielka will snub our club? Phil Jagielka is openly bragging to his friends about his rejection of the Gunners. It is disgraceful and shameful that a decent centre-back would not even welcome interest from Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger should focus his efforts elsewhere. Jagielka is no big prize. If he doesn’t want to come to Arsenal, then fine. Christopher Samba has already expressed his ambition to move to Arsenal. The Blackburn centre-half would be a much better fit at the Emirates than Jagielka.
Of course, this Daily Mirror piece could be just another anti-Arsenal article. There have been many articles in the papers claiming that the sky is falling in on Arsene Wenger and the Emirates. It has not happened yet. The Guardian again predicted that the Gunners will finish fifth this season. Time for Arsenal to prove the pundits and writers wrong… again.
Tottenham have submitted a offer for Arsenal target Juan Mata, in an attempt to keep him away from the Emirates. Arsenal are launching a new and improved bid for Everton’s Phil Jagielka. Despite reports, Joel Campbell has not agreed to a move to Arsenal.
According to The Guardian, Spurs have submitted a £22m bid for Valencia winger Juan Mata. Mata has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, but this Tottenham effort could sway Valencia and Mata towards White Hart Lane.
Arsene Wenger has not yet made a formal offer for the 23-year old Spanish star. The boss seems to be waiting on the Cesc Fabregas saga to make a decision. £22m is more than what Arsenal are expected to offer, but Mata would prefer a move to the Gunners where he can compete in the Champions League.
Mata’s contract says that Valencia must sell him to any club that offers more than €21m. Tottenham’s offer exceeds that amount, so the decision will be Mata’s. Will he decide to wait on Arsenal or head to Spurs?
Some media outlets are reporting that Arsene Wenger is considering signing Juan Mata and Phil Jagielka in a terrific double swoop.
According to Daily Mail and other sources, the Gunners are ready to make a fresh offer for the Eveton centre-back. Wenger is willing to pay £15m for Jagielka but will try to secure the England international for £12m first according to Goal.com. David Moyes is likely to reject this bid, just as he rejected [...]
Cesc Fabregas will reportedly miss the upcoming pre-season match in Germany as he awaits for a dream move to Barcelona. Everton have turned down an Arsenal offer for Phil Jagielka. Valencia will consider offers for Juan Mata, but the Spanish star says he is happy at Valencia.
According to Daily Mail, Cesc Fabregas will miss the match tomorrow against FC Cologne. Wenger previously stated he expected Cesc to be available for the match, but it appears the Spaniard will have to stay home. Fabregas wants to complete his move to Barcelona as soon as possible.
Remember when Wenger called Xavi “disrespectful.” Well, the Barcelona midfield general responded yesterday: “I’m sorry. My intention was not to offend Arsenal and Wenger. We know Cesc has this desire to come and I said that he was suffering. But I don’t want to offend either Wenger or Arsenal.
“I was only looking out for the interests of Cesc and Barca. The controversy seems absurd to me – I don’t want to get into a war of words with Wenger.”
A half-hearted apology does nothing to cool my utter disdain for Barca’s tactics. Their recruitment of Cesc has been inappropriate and pathetic. Crying out for attention in the media all the time. Good thing Fabregas has some decency and has not demanded a move despite these Camp Nou hyenas.
According to widespread reports that were originated by Daily Mail, Everton have rejected an Arsenal bid for Phil Jagielka. Wenger offered around £12m for the [...]
Arsenal have agreed in to sign Costa Rican star Joel Campbell. Phil Jagielka has reportedly snubbed Arsenal to stay at Everton. Everton could sign Nicklas Bendtner on loan.
Arsenal have made an agreement in principle to sign Costa Rican striker Joel Campbell. Campbell currently plays for Costa Rican side C.D. Saprissa. The president of Samprissa, Juan Roja, had this about to say to ADN Radio:
“There is an agreement in principle already (with Arsenal), although everything is now on hold for Joel Campbell and his family to accept the transfer.
“No doubt, this would be an historical deal for the country, for Saprissa and for the player. We are happy for him because this is a unique opportunity, one to which you cannot say no, and we cannot refuse an offer like this.”
Who is Joel Campbell? He is a 19-year old striker who has recently caught on with Costa Rica. Campbell has six caps for Costa Rica and two goals. He scored the first against Cuba in the CONCACAF Gold Cup last month. Earlier this month, Campbell scored his second against Bolivia in the Copa America.
According to Goal.com, Arsenal will pay £930,000 for Campbell, who has been on the radar of the top European clubs for a while. He made nine appearances for the U-20 Costa Rican team and scored eight times. The deal will be completed after personal terms and working permits are sorted out.
According to The Independent, Phil Jagielka would rather stay at Everton than move to the Emirates. Wenger [...]
Saturday Morning: There is a perception out there that Wenger will hold on to Cesc until Nasri makes a decision on his contract. Arsene will wants to keep at least on of these two stars. It appears Wenger would prefer to sign Nasri and then deal with Barcelona. So the question is: Who would you rather have?
Cesc Fabregas is the better player. He plays in the middle of the park and is more vital to the attack than Nasri. Arsene can sign some youngster from the France to replace Nasri in a minute. Eden Hazard could be available. Gervinho looks very close to making a move to the Emirates.
A central player is more important than an outside player in football. Always has. Doesn’t mean there are not fantastic wingers around, but they are more common. A centre half is more important than a left back, and a foward is more important than a winger. This is why Cesc will be the bigger loss if he goes to Barcelona.
On the other hand, Cesc really wants to play for Barca. Nasri, according to general consensus, is just looking for a higher wage. Samir may not be serious about leaving the club. Sure, he has courted Manchester United, but now they have a bevy of wingers. Fabregas has stated his love for Barca in the past.
Worst case scenerio: Nasri is sold this summer and Cesc forces his way out in Januaray or next summer. Best case scenerio: Nasri is [...]
