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Wenger Ready to Get the Cheque Book Out

goonerlad — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:27:58 +0000

Wenger Ready To Splash The Cash

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, criticised by fans after his young side failed to win a trophy since 2005, is to splash out £30million on building a squad to end the drought.

Wenger will make the club’s biggest impact on the summer transfer market for more than a decade, with Everton defender Phil Jagielka the latest target, along with Chelsea’s England midfielder Joe Cole, Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer and Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny.

Wenger is finally ready to make major signings after almost 10 years of being constrained by the club’s move to the Emirates Stadium.

Driving force: Arsene Wenger wants Everton’s Phil Jagielka to steer his Arsenal defence next season

And Everton centre-half Jagielka, controversially left out of Fabio Capello’s 30-man preparation squad for the World Cup finals, is the latest player to be targeted by the Frenchman, although Everton manager David Moyes will fight to keep the 27-year-old defender at Goodison Park.

Andrés Iniesta ruled out of Arsenal v Barcelona clash at the Emirates

goonerlad — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:21:11 +0000

Arsenal will face a Barcelona side without influential midfielder Andrés Iniesta after he was ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with a hamstring injury.

The Spain international was replaced just after half-time in last night’s Primera Division win over Real Mallorca and, after undergoing tests today, it was announced that he is likely to be sidelined for around 10 days.
Barcelona were once more imperious in their victory over Mallorca despite a seemingly narrow 1-0 win.

more here at The Telegraph

I can only get better says Nicklas Bendtner

goonerlad — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:58:04 +0000

Gunner striker Nicklas Bendtner believes he can only get better after coming through his own injury hell

The Denmark international made what was only his second appearance since a three-month lay-off after groin surgery in the 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at Emirates Stadium, which put a massive dent in Arsenal’s Barclays Premier League title hopes.

Manager Arsene Wenger did not move to replace injured forward Robin van Persie during the transfer window, instead placing his faith in the likes of fit-again Bendtner and England international Theo Walcott.

Bendtner, who turned 22 last month, has endured a difficult campaign so far this season, having escaped a car crash with only minor injuries last September.

Yaya Toure turns down new contract at Barcelona

goonerlad — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:07:35 +0000

Yaya Toure, the Barcelona midfielder who is attracting the interest of Arsenal, has turned down a new contract offer from the European champions, giving manager Arsene Wenger hope that he could persuade the player to move to the Emirates Stadium.

The Ivory Coast international’s agent Dimitri Seluk, according to a report in the Sun newspaper, revealed that the Catalan club were unwilling to meet his client’s request for a 15 per cent pay rise.

Toure, who has had a terrific season playing either in central midfield or, on occasion, as a stand-in central defender, is believed to be one of the lowest paid players at the club, on a wage of around £45,000-a-week.

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