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Barça’s Toure keen on switch to Arsenal

Posted by goonerlad on 5th June 2009

ARSENE Wenger is ready to enter a bidding war with AC Milan to pit Yaya Toure alongside brother Kolo at Arsenal. Boss Wenger is preparing a £12million bid for the Barcelona star but accepts he may have to improve on that following the midfielder’s impressive Champions League performances against Chelsea and Manchester United. Read more here at [...]

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Arsenal need Wenger says legend Robert Pires

Posted by goonerlad on 21st May 2009

Gunners legend Robert Pires believes “Arsenal need Arsene Wenger more than he needs them”. The French coach has allayed fears he was set to quit Emirates Stadium for Real Madrid following criticism by some supporters in the wake of a fourth season without silverware. Wenger, whose contract runs until 2011, continues to have the full support [...]

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Milan hopeful of Adebayor deal

Posted by goonerlad on 18th May 2009

Adebayor was wanted by the Italian giants 12 months ago, but a deal failed to materialise and the Togo ace signed a new contract at the Emirates Stadium. However rumours of a move away from Arsenal have resurfaced in recent weeks, with Chelsea having been linked with an end-of-season bid. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger admitted last week [...]

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Arsenal need a strong centre-back who is also a leader

Posted by goonerlad on 9th May 2009

Arsenal suffered a defeat of epic proportions this week, one of those setbacks that makes the club take a long, hard look at themselves. Arsene Wenger desperately needs to strengthen and yet the more people tell him that the more stubborn he gets and does quite the opposite. They are not in big supply and are hard [...]

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It was over before it started: Wenger

Posted by goonerlad on 6th May 2009

After losing 3-1 to Manchester United last night, manager Arsene Wenger admitted that the tie was over before the match had really started. United had scored 2 goals in the first 10 minutes after mistakes from Kieran Gibbs and Manuel Almunia, with Ronaldo capping off the perfect United performance with another goal in the second half. Despite [...]

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