Arsenal Rumours Archive August 17 2011

17 Aug 2011 21:59:18
i've been hearing lots of whispers about Mauro Zarate joining us and imo i believe he will be perfect. He has past experience of the premier league, scores a rough average of 25 goals per season & will be perfect to either play with RVP or be cover.
Also if we got him and Hazard as well as a CM before the end of the of the window we would be billiant going forward.

Song Wilshere
Gervinho Hazard
RVP Zarate
We would have to score every game with that but then the only problem is keeping them out down the other end. I have been a strong believer that Gibbs & traore arent up to the task & a new LB should come in. As well as a new CB we would be solid. Kos & Verm dont look bad but with Cahill or even Dann as cover/rotation we would be fine.

I doub they will all happen but if they did it would Amazing

He is not very good and has scored 25 goals in over 100 games. That is 1 in 4, about as good as Cham-kack. I would cry if we signed him

25 goals a season?? He has never had 25 goal season He'd still be a lot better than Chamakh, though.

I just don't see Wenger bringing anyone in. In the last two interviews he has constantly brought up the fact that "he has already brought in players and people forget that". Sounds so defensive that he will probably stick to what he has and as a result Arsenal will drop out of the top four straight in to the mediocrity of mid-table. I don't want it to happen but I'm scared as hell right now

Zarate has only ever scored 25 for Lazio so I don't know where you get that 25 goals a season nonsense from.

To be fair, Zarate only played as a striker for one season after which they moved him to wing. He had good stats from last season. Right now Í'd be pretty happy with Zarate even though I think we could o better

17 Aug 2011 21:40:49
Mauro Zarate's agent claims Arsenal are in talks with his client on a transfer to Arsenal

Dont believe everything YOU READ

17 Aug 2011 21:13:14
Ed what do you reckon about Distin coming? May not be the marquee signing we are hoping for but would be a very Wengerish move. How likely do you think it is? {Ed002's Note - I know nothing of it, sorry.}

17 Aug 2011 18:48:28
According to L'Equipe Arsenal are set to meet Lille's £26m value of Hazard. Crossing my fingers

Please happen
BD

I would rather have Mathieu Valbuena come to Arsenal, awesome player.

Chelsea or City will once again probably out-bid us to another world-class player as usual :L Come on Wenger Splash the cash on notable players not youngsters and obscure Frenchman

Dont make me laugh, you like everyone else had never herd of Valbuena before the made up rumours

Valbuena is a decent player, but Eden Hazard is born to be a superstar. I'd know who I'd rather have.

Some people do look at other players, is no-one aloud an opinion you hipocrit.

Please be true, hazard will be on the same level as ronaldo and messi

I would honestly say you have no knowledge of football if you would rather have Valbuena than Hazard

If hazard isn't signed this window then it will never happen, especially in today's Market, hopefully with most clubs deals done and dusted we won't have to much competition for him if wenger doesnt mess about and put the cash on the table

So u r the only person who knows about football. So everything and every opinion that anyone has is wrong if u don't agree.. In my opinion I believe he would bring more to the club than hazard. That doesn't mean I know less or more than u just have an opinion. If u think people shouldn't have an opinion then I believe u r on the wrong site.

17 Aug 2011 18:31:56
BIG ARSENAL NEWS
All these deals should be done before united match.From sources close to the club saying that wenger is pressured to spend to get the players and fans happy.
in
CAHIL 17 MILLION
MATA 22 MILLION PLUS SQUILACI
JADSON 10 MILLION
SCOTT PARKER(LOAN)2 MILLION
ZARATE

OUT
BENDTNER 10 MILLION
SQUILACI
NASRI 25 MILLION

Gooner 1

We can only but live in hope

That Sounds Great

Stop posting BS 5 players in, NEVER One or two will probably come but even plain zero would not be a surprise.

Can definately be happy if this happens
BD

Mata to Chelsea and y o y would they want Squilachy.

I'll eat my hat if all these happen - npt bothered about zarate though we do need a striker maybe huguain?

Hmmmm lets wait & see. Be really good if this happens though, but With Gibbs and Djourou injured I don't think Toto (squillaci) will go anywhere.

Romford Gunner

It isnt going happen,wenger is in meltdown its august 18th and all the bull about strengthing/super quality blah,blah,blah is just lies,i say cut the bull tell us whats happening not change your story everday and if your not going to invest then GO,all you people backing wenger and his stance on youth need to wake up and smell the coffee,we are sinking without experience its obvious to everyman and his dog yet we get stupid bloody comments all the time ,i'm telling you now come sept 1st we will have no-one signed of any quality and wenger will blame everyone but himself
v

Parker is going to QPR

17 Aug 2011 17:39:26
looks like we might get a cb am/w and forward due to vela going on loan and bendtner posibly going

17 Aug 2011 17:23:54
ed will benzema be playing for arsenal this season in your opinion and did he meet with wenger during the summer do you know?
jay

{Ed022's Note - I was told Benzema met with Wenger in the first week of June. Benzema has always been admired by Wenger and Benzema is a fan of Wenger. However, Benzema said he wanted to fight for his place at Madrid. If Real signed a striker and he was pushed down the order things might change. As it stands I see no chance of him coming. A friend of mine told me that Lukaku was apparently given an offer by Arsenal which is causing the delay in his apparently sown up move to Chelsea. Also might be why the number 9 jersey is still available. I state, before posters rip into it. These are my contacts and I am only passing on what I have been told...}

It would be a joke to the whole of arsenal if we signed lukaku, in a time where we are basically on the brink of turning in to a mid table club, our 'all knowing' manager goes for an 18 year old to solve our problems. Frustration is seriously setting in when it comes to Wenger, however I do feel he can be the man to take us out of such a crisis. I want to see 2 defenders brought in 1 lb and 1 cb (vertonghan matches perfectly for this, aswell as one of cahill or jagielka, maybe even baines if we would splash out a little. Also want to see Eden Hazard brought in above anyone else, amazing talent there, can cover the hole Nasri leaves. Another midfielder, slightly less needed I would say would be a Jadson/Sneijder type to play a central role, before anyone says I am under know illusion we have a chance of getting Sneijder. Lastly and just as importantly we need another striker. Benzema would do perfectly.

GoonerThroughAndThrough {Ed002's Note - Lukaku's transfer was due to be signed off and completed this morning. I have not checked if it happened or not. I probably would not get worked in to too much of a frenzy expecting him at Arsenal.}

17 Aug 2011 16:59:56
Nasri to Manchester City. Now it's on bbc

news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14563989.stm

17 Aug 2011 16:07:32
Arsenal have submitted a bid of ~20m for Eden Hazard according to several reports (likely to be rejected).

Wenger is also said to be considering Andre Ayew from Marseille. OM said today that they are willing to talk about Valbuena but that they won't sell Ayew. Wenger is not interested in Valbuena and I read a report saying that Marseille is willing to deal Ayew and they are claiming they won't sell him just to try for a higher transfer fee.

Both Hazard and Ayew play a position similar to Nasri's and are being considered as his replacement for when he completes his expected transfer to City before this weekend.

...those are the rumours I've heard. Now I'm going to toss in a little personal opinion ;)

Neither deal will happen.

Hazard is too expensive now, Lille don't want to lose another attacking player (lost Gervinho), and Hazard is content playing Champions League football with Lille this season.
Ayew is more likely but Marseille don't need to sell and Ayew is happy with staying at Marseille for another year or two.

Don't be disappointed if neither deal happens because neither player is ready for the Premier League or ready to take Nasri's spot as a starter. Both would be development projects and we already have Miyaichi. I know people will disagree with me but Miyaichi has more potential then Hazard and in a couple of years (along with Wilshere and Szczesny) he will be good enough to walk into the starting 11 of any club in the world. Don't have to believe me now but you will by the end of the season. The kid has more potential then any player Arsenal has ever had.

At this point we should all be hoping for a purchase of any EXPERIENCED midfielder and also a center back (Vertonghen would be perfect...he formed a great partnership with TV5 at Ajax and he can fill in at LB [for injury prone Gibbs] and also defensive midfield..... one can dream)

True ayew's brother is also at the club and plus his dad is a marseille legend

17 Aug 2011 14:42:32

Samir Nasri will sign a new 4 year contract on Friday before the Liverpool game. He will then play against Liverpool.

{Ed022's Note - One of the Ed's on here has just received breaking news in the last 5mins from a contact of his in Manchester. Samir Nasri is today (Wednesday) having a medical at Bridgewater. The reason the transfer has been delayed until now was so that Nasri's one game ban could be "served" for Arsenal last night leaving him free to play in Man City's CL games coming up. He expects Nasri to sign either later today but most probably tomorrow. Fee and wages wasn't mentioned but all has been agreed. Expect this to hit in the next 24hrs...}

I think the Dublin Gooner has hacked into Ed022's account

{Ed022's Note - Listen, I gave DG a lot of stick about his outlandish claims. However, all jokes aside, I along with the other Ed's have a lot of contacts within the game. I just spoke with another Ed and he told me he got a phone call from his contact in Manchester. He told him Nasri was undergoing a medical today. Trust me when I say, Nasri will NOT be an Arsenal player by Friday.}

He is at the bridgewater, but not for city but united. Gutted, we just seem to be making the teams around us even harder to catch ..............mp

{Ed022's Note - Both City and Man Utd do their medicals at Bridgewater but I was led to believe he is signing for City. Either way, he's a goner not a Gooner...}

Ed022 you aint ever steered us wrong and are honest, so no reason to lie, not exactly like you are saying Squallaci is being swapped for Tevez and we get an additonal 15m aswell.

Bye Bye Nasri, to me and my mates you will foever be known as the "lounge Boy"

If...I say IF it is United I hope Berbatov is coming in the other direction, we need players not money

If this is happening today or now,wouldn't it be on ssn already?

{Ed022's Note - They've missed a trick apparently. Its happening today (probably now) and he is expected to be signed today or tomorrow.}

I posted yesterday that berbatov will be part of the deal, hearing that it may well be both bebatov and carrick.......great swap if that happens.......mp

Will be honest if him missing a game gets us an extra couple of million i have no probs.....but would still prefer him off to inter. i know they might be broke but better off taking installments from them than a one off from City and him coming back to bite the hand that once fed him.
that said I cant see him displacing Silva from the team....where exactly are they going to play him lol.

{Ed022's Note - They're going for Rugby Union rules and are asking the FA if they can name and play 15 players...}

Why the hell can't we do some sort of a swap deal for Johnson or Tevez. Oh I forgot, our manager is useless.

Surely Sky have there reporters at every training ground and they would see Nasri

{Ed022's Note - SSN are spending their time interviewing Glasgow Rangers before they head out for their Europa League tie. No SSN cameras are there because they didn't know it was happening.}

Lol @ ed22 Arsenal =world in union lol

"Why the hell can't we do some sort of a swap deal for Johnson or Tevez. Oh I forgot, our manager is useless" - beacuse he is signing for United and not City, Berbatov and/or Carrick coming our way

Well, surely it won't be long before someone off here tips them off....if it is true that is

Slick Mick

I hope berbatov or carrick are not coming our way, they are crap

Am I drunk :s what am I reading? Tevez, Berbatov, Carrick Neither of those will play for us

I always though Berbatov would've fitted in nicely at Arsenal, although I think we should be prioritising a central/attacking midfielder at the moment.

Ed - You do realise if you are wrong then the little credibility that this site has will be gone Lets be honest, all you Ed's are just like the rest of us and have no contacts at all. If you did, you would be working for the 'real' media breaking stores nation wide {Ed001's Note - how do you know none of us do? I was the first to have the exact time of Charlie Adam's medical at Liverpool, when everyone else was telling me it would be the following day and that he was posting on Twitter about being sat at home watching TV, I was the only person saying his medical would be at 4pm that day. I was right then and I will be proven right now, he is joining City as soon as the medical is done. You are an anonymous poster who doesn't have the guts to put a name to your post, I am putting my whole sites rep on the line with this. I think that says it all really.}

I still feel Nasri will stay, especially with Cesc gone

Dunno if arsene will like berbatovs 20 b&h a day habit but suppose he might like he's 20 goals a season?

Berbatov is not crap, but he's not our style of player. Personally I'd be happy with him, but his lack of pace makes it unlikely.
Tevez is too expensive, so forget it.
Carrick is a possibility, but I don't rate him and I'd be disappointed to see him come.

To the guy who said "Our manager is useless" you really need to have a word with yourself mate.

Well done ed its about time those phantom posters were put in there place
mark wexford

{Ed022's Note - It just winds us all up when us Eds do this not for money but for the sheer enjoyment of it. None of us get paid for this. All of us have other jobs and families to worry about but we make time when we can to do this. We all have contacts from within the game that have been built up over decades (in some cases) of involvement in what we call the beautiful game. When trusted contacts of ours give us a tip off and we share it with the website, rather than slag us off people could give us the benefit of the doubt and wait to see it hit. The contact who gave the information to Ed001 has got several transfers (like Adam to Liverpool) spot on and I see no reason why Nasri's transfer will be any different...}

Well Ed022...im hoping your wrong...just so that he could stay...but i feel your right...so hope wenger has something up his sleeve.

The ED's on hear are dedicated fans of there clubs trying there best to give outher fans the info they want just because you dont like or agree with the info dose NOT mean they are making it up I have only read relistic opions from the ED's on this site unlike other sites I could menthion I personly think they are doing a good job and makeing it a lot easier for me to get though this transfer window keep up the good work ED's and thanks for the info and time you give to us fans

Rainham Gunner

{Ed022's Note - Thanks Rainham Gunner. I have passed on your kind words to the other Ed's and they appreciate it.}

I could see Berbatov in a bergkamp type role if we went back to 4-4-2....? Pace is less important in that role.
LG

The ED's on hear are dedicated fans of there clubs trying there best to give outher fans the info they want just because you dont like or agree with the info dose NOT mean they are making it up I have only read relistic opions from the ED's on this site unlike other sites I could menthion I personly think they are doing a good job and makeing it a lot easier for me to get though this transfer window keep up the good work ED's and thanks for the info and time you give to us fans

Rainham Gunner

{Ed022's Note - Thanks Rainham Gunner. I have passed on your kind words to the other Eds and we appreciate it.}

I could see Berbatov in a bergkamp type role if we went back to 4-4-2....? Pace is less important in that role.
LG

To all who slagged the Ed's...time to apologise...its all over the net now...i did a google search when it broke...nothing mentioned...now all over.

{Ed022's Note - We don't do this for "I told you so.." I just passed on information that had been gathered. Just for future reference some people would do well to trust the Eds on here and realise that just because Skysports News is "all over" the story, just because we get the information hours before the "media" does not make it untrue. In future the "Shoot first, ask questions later brigade" need to take a deep breath, count to 10....}

Ed's - - -is there any signings that you think will 100% come to the Arsenal...GAZ

{Ed022's Note - I cant guarantee 100% that players will sign. There are lots of things to sort out. Nasri leaving will speed up a few transfers though...}

Ed excuse my language but f*** those doubters thats the 1st thing i have seen an ed put out and you were right
mark wexford

What I find funny is that everyone in the world pretty well knows that Nasri is off to City. Mancini has said he is doing everything he can to get him. SO why, if you're going to question an Ed's word, would you question it on this topic? How stupid is that? All the Eds do a great job, they also have great diplomacy and even when they think someone's complete tit they don't get worked up. I am pretty sure there are many better ways to spend one's time than to edit an Arsenal rumours site, they could be off enjoying themselves, show some gratitude. It's a great site and the Eds provide the only entertainment on it so whoever that person was should apologise.

Raz

[Insert Ed apse kissing line here]

Medway Gooner

BBC are reporting that whilst the transfer may be close, he is not at Bridgewater because no deal has been agreed between the two teams. So we'll see :)

NASRI IS GONE he has been told by the club he will be sold, so whether today, tomorrow or the next he is GONE GONE GONE

17 Aug 2011 14:13:33
Real Madrid are interested in buying a striker possibly because Higuain or Benzema are going to Arsenal

Not worrying or anything but would it not be rvp to madrid and no one to us.
starting to see no transfers....sigh

{Ed022's Note - RVP will not be leaving to Real Madrid. The newly appointed captain is tied til 2014 and he will lift some silverware as captain of his beloved Arsenal! Come on! Think positive...}

Just think a good signing would really lift everyone. even big Cahill may pacify me although the defence looks a bit better from what we have seen so far, but considering the improvement Wenger will wait until january and offer pittance and try to get him for free next season.
hearing about lucho gonzalez at OL he is 31 in january so thats a no no lol.

Wtg edo22's r.v.p a true gooner loyal player.. hate when some fans type that crap like that. Galway Gooner

17 Aug 2011 14:00:05
Ok so according to various things I have seen today here is a summary: Bendtner is touted as going to PSG for £11m, we are still in the hunt for Doyle ( which IMO is a big middle finger to Vela, Bendtner and even JET), Nasri is going to City for £23m and we are in the hunt for Edin Hazard. Msn stories are saying there's a chance we'll go for Valbuena too.

If anyone has anything further please feel free to add.

I am seriously hoping we have no interest in Doyle, regardless of what AW has said about him in the past.

Raz

Valbuena would be awesome

Apparently Zenit st Petersburg have an offer accepted for valbuena 11-12 mill

IMO, Doyle is a great striker, and would do well at Arsenal alongside RVP. We need an out and out striker who is not afraid to crack them in from outside the box, unlike the tippy tappy few that we have now, chamak being specificly in mind.

Yeah but come on, Doyle? People go on about AW not signing star quality and how we need a world class striker, yet then they say they're happy with Doyle, that is ridiculous. The thing is with Arsenal, any striker can be a success simply because of the way we play - see Chamakh last season as an example. I think Doyle would be a ridiculous signing, it would completely contradict the desires of the fans and the reasons AW has given for not signing anyone yet.

Raz

If Doyle signs, I'll turn off the TV everytime he plays.. would be a horrific signing.. Arsenal are not going to sign anyone the media says we're going to sign because we dont let ANYONE know who we want or when we're gonna sign them.
Trinidad Gooner

I'm glad you're with me when it comes to Doyle, who is awful (as I have said before, Wolves play very attacking football, they don't get goals because their strikers are pants. I have never seen someone miss so many chances as I have Doyle). One thing I will say is that Gervinho was all over the press though, and we signed him....

Raz

Jet is now at ipswich town so how can that be a finger up to him?

We sold him instead of giving him a first team place... yet we are now considering Doyle according to some dark corners of the press - which, to me, is a middle finger to JET who is miles better. It's the same as selling Bendtner and then signing someone worse.

17 Aug 2011 13:27:14
right so buy hazard for fabs buy gourcuff/valbuena for nasri buy cahil from the money he already had and from bendtner and eboue buy moussa sow or higuain simple then maybe buy defensive midfield

{Ed022's Note - See, easy! Done! Thanks for coming!}

Ed022....your comment had me LMFAO

Wow- I bet your back to playing football manager by now...life is so easy in a game

17 Aug 2011 12:50:00
i think wenger needs to get 4 more players and it should be these 4

karim benzema
eden hazard
mathieu valbuena
gary cahill

{Ed022's Note - Money where your mouth is time Wenger. Hazard is worth £25m or so. He's surely worth it. Wenger himself has said

Wenger: �...We follow him. And personally I think he�s a real talent, and he�s good enough to play for Arsenal, yes."

Reporter: I met Hazard yesterday, and he revealed that he (Hazard) �dreams to play for Arsenal�.

Wenger replied: �It�s important for your dreams to come true,� }

This is exactly why iv been sayin that we are going to sign eden hazard, imo he will be the perfect signing for arsenal- fast, skillful, great passer, great vision and even is strong for his size.

And Vermarlen is his dad

Just effing do soemthing wenger

Wow if we really did sign hazard i would surely be a very happy man indeed. Infact i think i would cream my pants. Go go Wenger

Gavsta

It sounds promising...but after already losing some good players this season, Lille would have to appease their fans by *at least* selling him for good money imo...that is the only stumbling block I can see... unless they put on lots of add-ons, etc...could happen

Vermaelen is his cousin not his dad :L
and surely this could work in our favour?
plus was this really said?

17 Aug 2011 12:23:42
wenger to swap bendtner with cissoko of psg.

straight swap.

from reliable german source heinz

{Ed022's Note - A Champions League cup-tied LB? Brilliant. Still, i'd take that just to get rid of Bendtner...}

Bit harsh on bendtner far better than chamakh will ever be

The cissokho that plays for lyon yeah?

{Ed022's Note - Yeah, the same one who played in last nights CL qualifier against Rubin Kazan which they won 3-1 making him cup tied...}

Ed ? psg have not played in the CL so how can he be cup tied ?

{Ed022's Note - Because the original poster made a mistake. Cissokho plays for Lyon. Lyon played last night in the Champions League qualifier against Rubin Kazan. Cissokho played in the game and is therefore cup tied. Just for the record, there is no-one called Cissokho who plays for PSG. Any further questions?}

Playing in the qualifying doesn't make anyone cup tied.
Clubs have had to name squads but these games only....

{Ed022's Note - Correct me if im wrong but I am pretty sure that if Lyon go through (which they will after winning 3-1 last night) then if we signed Cissokho he would be cup tied. In 2010 Uefa amended the ruling about players being cup tied.

"...if a player's club is eliminated and he signs for a new club by the end of the summer transfer window on September 1 he can play for his new club in either competition."}

Was meant to put sahko, silly me.

was absulute bs anyway

I think the poster mean Sakho the biggie beast CB from PSG.

But he said that it is from the very famous "sauce" - Heinze.
i dont take the rumor seriuosly then..
-hakeem-

{Ed022's Note - Sakho is the captain of the newly rich Champions League club in PSG. The same club who has spent more money than any club in Europe. I can't see him going anywhere. Even if he is a fan of Wenger and wants to eventually play in the PL.}

Thats why i said that dont take it seriously..
he just making that story as psg is rumored to be interested in bendtner.
-hakeem-

Me thinks its better to get rid of Chamakh and keep Bendtner.

{Ed022's Note - I reckon the club will show him loyalty for at least one more season...}

17 Aug 2011 09:00:53
although last nighs performance wasn't the the greatest there are some positives that can be taken out of it. TV5 and kos looked solid together but i still believe we should sign another cb. frimpong eas solid when he came on and looks to have what it takes to play at the highest level, so wouldnt sign a new dcm. Walcott also looked sharp.

Now for the negatives. Gibbs injured again, definately need a lb as he is not gonna last a whole season and traore doesnt cut it for me. Chamakh needs replacing in the squad, just not at the level we need, personally i would rather keep bendtner.

So overall i think the positives outwiegh the negatives so things are not all doom and gloom but wenger definately needs to put his hand in his pocket and re-inforce the squad with top quality.

Fozzybear

Did you actually watch the game? TV5, yes Kos looked lost, was out of position most of the game and let players run through on goal like a policeman watching a riot apart from your views on Wally & Chamakh, thats complete nonsense we need 2 CB's, 1 AM & 1 ST. And thats all i have to say about that Fox

Nah i think Kos has looked solid in both games this season. Frimpong had a mare last night when he came on, two of his challenges would not have looked out of place on a rugby pitch but on his other performances i do rate him, we will find out saturday tho. Gervinho was useless as well so dont all attack only chamakh. Wally looked really lively n was a threat.
BD

Well I think the first problem was Rosicky...who played up front where ramsey would play if wilshere was in the squad. Only reason being rosicky cant tackle.

We missed wilshere for sure. Gervinho was open many times on the wing...no one saw it on the pitch.

Frimpong and Jenkinson put in worthy appearances but they both need more game time..they are worthy subs..And i think Miyachi, AOC and Campbell are the same...

Rosicky needs to be benched or sold. I dont know why arshavin was not used...and chamakh needs to get some confidence or play only epl games.

For me i think we need two CB's

Djourour already injured and squillachi is crap.

Not sure if wenger is going to buy a LB but gibbs needs to toughen up...he's like a woman.

The only other player id want is A hazard or a mata...no other player will make an impact for arsenal.

We need a complete overhaul in the next 10 days
2 defenders ( 1 CB and 1 LB ), 1 AM and 1 ST

Solid? We got torn apart at will

People aren't giving Chamakh a chance, the guy was benched for the whole of last season, and when he did play he showed the quality of a top centre forward. Remember when he came on against Villa? We still lost but he did influence the match in our favor Give the guy some time, he's rusty from not playing regular first team football. When RVP was injured he scored 9 goals in 15 games..... thats not that bad in my books. Once he gets another real chance he'll prove himself

JerseyGooner

17 Aug 2011 02:23:08
Arsenal are in talks with Real Madrid over the possible move for Gonzalo Higuain for around £25 million. The Real Madrid striker has gone down the pecking order and this will pave way for the acquisition of Neymar from Santos.

Would love this he is quality.....

How do you know this

Ive heard this from a very good source also but the fee involved is a bit far from accurate. however I do believe he is looking at a midfield wizzard and 1 centre half :) lets just wait and see, these sort or rumors should not get out really as most of arsenal's buying and bidding is done behind closed doors to all.