Arsenal Rumours Archive January 31 2013

 

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31 Jan 2013 23:08:23
ed do you know how long nacho monreal contract is? {Ed001's Note - no details have been confirmed, but it is likely to be at least 4 years, to be classed as a long term contract.}

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31 Jan 2013 23:02:18
Official on Arsenal website:
Nacho Monreal signs for Arsenal

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Everton announced Fer on their website. I will wait til the morning before commenting!

Excited though.

Metal Gooner

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Another classic wenger signing. . a nobody who'll turn out to be NOBODY!

rubbish, total rubbish. we could have had Villa and a few others with the money he has at his disposal but no.

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A nobody who has previous caps and still features for Spain? You're a nobody

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31 Jan 2013 22:46:46
BBC Radio 5 Live just said that we're preparing to announce Nacho Monreal as an Arsenal player!

Also, Diame is most likely going nowhere.

Ted

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Nice. .

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31 Jan 2013 23:08:27
Official

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Not what we were hoping for in total but a reliable LB is an essential signing with Gibbs out. We just can't afford to risk playing Santos at LB. The next few games before Munich are crucial now and we must get max points in my book.

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31 Jan 2013 22:42:35
OFFICIAL NEW MONREAL HAS BEEN SIGNED. (Lucky for injuries or we wouldn't have signed anyone!)

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Mr Wenger thinks he is Arsenal, he is not
Since David Dein (Mr Arsenal) left, we have one nothing.
You can not be a manager and an accountant?

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31 Jan 2013 22:22:13
Tv reported no bids for Diame

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31 Jan 2013 22:15:02
villa deal is off, as cuenca joined ajax

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31 Jan 2013 22:34:06
you don't say?

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31 Jan 2013 21:58:54
Nani in. Seen at club.
TantricGooner!

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Don't talk rubbish

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Seen by who

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I saw perry groves igor stepanov. lol

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Your realise that's tosh when you wake up

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I saw him too, sitting next to Messi also signing a contract with AFC.
You Richard

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31 Jan 2013 21:39:25
New reports cropping up of Reina on route to the emirates! Could be a steal. If we mange to nab daime too would be brilliant end to the transfer deadline!

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Who would Liverpool play in goal? Not going to happen!

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What reports?

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31 Jan 2013 23:12:43
i saw this on twitter earlier and it was quickly removed.

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Liverpool wouldn't have sold carroll. who would they have played up front?

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01 Feb 2013 12:58:51
that reina rumour was started by a fake twitter account

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31 Jan 2013 21:38:44
Not an arsenal fan but i've heard Diame and Monreal are certaintys in the next hour.

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31 Jan 2013 22:13:34
Diane is a no go.

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31 Jan 2013 21:36:54
Rumour is two signings will be made tonight 1 being monreal and the other is looking like diame as he wants to go to arsenal and wenger knows it can't be robbed as its to late for other clubs to get involved aswell.

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31 Jan 2013 21:17:18
arsenal have had a bid accepted for reina and villa. if true I will be thrilled! wenger will really have pulled off a coup

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Can't see it. Sounds like wishful thinking to me.

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Where did you hear that? C'mon don't talk rubbish

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Yeah, as likely as when it starts snowing 30M you person, or walcott and wilshere going the other way plus15 M! Arsenal on the down liverpool om the up you person donkey

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31 Jan 2013 21:15:00
nacho agreeing personal terms at AFC after fee agreed. come on arsene sign some more lol

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31 Jan 2013 20:53:29
Hearing that villa is a done deal. Could be rubbish though

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31 Jan 2013 21:22:34
Diame clause not activated, West Ham announce.

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31 Jan 2013 20:48:04
tv reporting that arsene has said the david villa deal is def off.

kernow gooner

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31 Jan 2013 20:45:34
Benik Afobe has returned from loan from Bolton, that's the striker deal done. Villa should sign in the summer though.

Diame release clause is one of Arsenal, Everton, Spurs for sure. Diame was talking to Wenger after West Ham game so that might be it.

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31 Jan 2013 21:01:37
mates brother is at the training ground just found out from a tv reporter reina is on his way to london, and a 12 mil bid has officially been made for villa

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Fingers crossed but highly doubt it

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31 Jan 2013 21:48:04
they tell you brother but don't report it on sky or bbc. . that's the reason they ate there. . derrrrr

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Surely he would have stayed in London last night after playing us.

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31 Jan 2013 20:59:34
its spurs for diame

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31 Jan 2013 20:59:21
Couple of reports saying villa deal agreed! 15.5 mil!

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Never. Far too much!

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31 Jan 2013 20:57:43
We've got Nacho in the bad and guys he's a brilliant signing, at the peak of his career and belive it or not real, barca and cheslsea wanted him last summer and his proposed move to altheltico last summer fell through for some reason but he is class! Also a lot of places saying our 15.5mill offer for david villa has been accepted and apprently he is going to sign a 3 yr deal 110K.! Diame's release clause has been met by a EPL team. please be us. COULD ARSENE HAVE PULLED OFF AN AAMAZING TRIO OF DEADLINE DAY SIGNINGS?! I HOPE SO! COYG

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31 Jan 2013 20:55:41
Is Reina any better than shezza? Seriously I struggle with keepers end of day our defence is issue not keeper we could make whoever look poor in goal

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Reina would be a good signing, vito or flapeanski are not good enough to replace shez and reina could help him improve his keeping

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No. He's worse. Used to be good but I think his star has waned over the past 2/3 seasons. Would be good back up, but unfortunate for the youngsters and I don't think he'd be happy on the bench. Very odd signing if it happens IMO.

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Doesnt matter if he is better, he WAS and experiance is what shez needs as much as he needs someone to push him for a place!

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31 Jan 2013 20:39:42
Diame clause activated by a prem
Club ?

Mr dee

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It's. Spurs unfortunately

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Fulham

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31 Jan 2013 21:18:40
The spurs apparantly. I'm sure they haven't got any scouts of their own cause they just go in for the players we're linked to!

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He's away to France, Renne.

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Probably QPR.

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31 Jan 2013 20:38:44
There's been an bid for Mohammed Diame from an unnamed club, has Arsene pounced?!

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Both us and Stoke

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31 Jan 2013 20:38:20
Sky state that the west ham midfielder Diames release clause has been meet. . . who is the bidder. . km

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The un-named club is spurs

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31 Jan 2013 20:38:20
A bid for Diame has just been accepted by af bpl club. let it be us, cmon !

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31 Jan 2013 20:36:35
An un named team have triggered the release clause of Diame!!

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31 Jan 2013 20:35:10
Diame release clause triggered

Bryan

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31 Jan 2013 20:33:47
An un named EPL side have triggered Diame's release clause, watch this space!

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31 Jan 2013 20:33:01
Diame's release clause triggered by bid from Premier League club.

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31 Jan 2013 20:32:14
DONE DEAL: Former Tottenham player Reto Ziegler has signed for Turkish side Fenerbahce from Juventus until the end of the season

by tvpeteo edited by Rachel Griffiths 8:29 PM

I guess that is one team that is out of the "RACE" to sign Andre Santos. Shame really. .

arsenal_ny

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31 Jan 2013 20:31:53
tv are saying an unnamed club have triggered diame's release clause. . could that be arsenal?

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31 Jan 2013 21:05:10
Aresnal have signed a left back

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31 Jan 2013 20:31:24
Just heard that an unknown team has activated Diame's release clause, got arsenal written all over it. . . hopefully!!

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31 Jan 2013 20:31:09
reports that West Ham have received a bid from a Premier League club triggering Mohamed Diame's release clause. don't know the club but the Arsenal have been seen as favourites by many.

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31 Jan 2013 20:30:46
west ham confirm premership club have paid the release cause in diammar(sorry about spelling) coming to arsenal

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31 Jan 2013 20:30:27
Diame will be an Arsenal player tonight.

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31 Jan 2013 20:30:17
unnamed premier league club made offer for diame hope its us.


ty. 1

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31 Jan 2013 20:29:06
Diame clause just triggered by premier league team could this be the second possible signing ?

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31 Jan 2013 20:24:08
Looks like Spuds are getting Damaio

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Just a rubbish chamakh

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31 Jan 2013 20:28:17
We have just triggered the release clause for diame, this transfer will be like that of arshavin. This will take a while don't expect to here on arsenal.com tonight probably tomorrow.

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31 Jan 2013 20:23:45
An English club just triggered Mohamed Diame's 3. 5 release clause is it us?

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I hope its us!

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It's the spuds

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31 Jan 2013 20:40:35
just wrote that. . its getting exciting. . km

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31 Jan 2013 20:44:48
diame to tottenham!

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31 Jan 2013 20:19:06
Wenger is working on another defender. many people will be disappointed with that, but Villa will be bought in the summer because Barca won't let him go, although their is a few hours left.

We don't struggle to score but we give away goals like its christmas so this is good news.

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I can understand getting villa now but not the summer surely jovetic is a more sensible target.

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31 Jan 2013 20:13:47
tv reporting that AFC are only dealing with Monreal and no other signings.

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31 Jan 2013 20:03:50
ArsenalNews are reporting Villa is a done deal and is already on his way on a 3. 5 year deal

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I can't see this info?

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31 Jan 2013 20:00:17
Santos off to Galatasary. . . all my dreams have come true

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31 Jan 2013 19:59:55
Nacho having medical as I type this ahead of 10m euro deal.

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31 Jan 2013 20:42:05
happy with that mate. km

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31 Jan 2013 19:43:33
Pepe Reina to Arsenal deal BACK ON!

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Posted this 2 hours ago but again it never got published, like I did with cazorla and giroud that never got published either, ill give up eventually. price is 18m

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31 Jan 2013 19:30:10
Ed, do you expect arsenal to announce any signings?. Nacho Monreal. How real? {Ed002's Note - "How real"? You mean like "if you cut him will he bleed?}

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Good joke. how "real" is this deal?. hope, its not a prank!

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31 Jan 2013 18:50:18
ED have you got any updates for us, do you know if were going to try and sign a dm?

champagne chalrie {Ed002's Note - After Monrail it will be tough but the club has made an effort in respect of a striker over the past couple of days.}

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Cheers mate I am feeling a lot better the last couple of hours. is there any chance you could give us any sort of clue who the forward is.

i won't hold you to your answer.

people have to understand if the eds knew exactly what was going on you would all be in the turf accountant all day.

cheers buddy when people were asking you this morning you were only 1 sure things would be done.

well done

champagne charlie

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31 Jan 2013 18:47:58
Great work ed02.
Ed what's going on at emirates and do tou see any signings for arsenal? {Ed002's Note - After Monrail it will be tough but the club has made an effort in respect of a striker over the past couple of days.}

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31 Jan 2013 19:17:19
Just heard on that that the Malaga left back is rated the second best in the world. The chap who commentates on all Malaga games raves about him. he has said this will be definitely be the signing of the transfer window.

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No he's saying that he's one of the best two in Spain with alba. His name is Paul Breen-Turner.

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Lets not get ahead of our selves. Many La Liga watchers rave about all their players so watch him yourself before rating him

i like him a lot, solid defensively which is the main thing. gets forward very well.

But question for everyone here, what going to happen with gibbs? plans to move him further up the pitch? always thought he could play left wing. very good 1 on 1. He's also arguably been our best player with Wilsh this season. , at least we don't have to worry when he goes down injured anymore.

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31 Jan 2013 20:23:52
What Paul Green Tuner who you are refering to, stated that he is the 2nd best l. be in spain behind the madrid l. b. Three people have given glowing reports about him. KM

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Top 2 your havin a laugh

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31 Jan 2013 19:06:59
Nacho Monreal deal is done. Reliable sources are claiming Wenger is still trying to rap up another deal and we may be in for a big surprise tonight. No names have been released for ovvious reasons. Lets cross our fingers something good comes into the works!

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Who come on where is this coming from

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31 Jan 2013 20:19:54
Dont make out you are in the know. . no one mentioned the Malaga left back and now every one makes out they are in the know. laughable. km

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The big surprise is that we're signing up Diaby to 2022. It's like a new signing everytime he comes back from injury. which is a lot

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31 Jan 2013 18:42:07
just read that arsenal could be in for late deals for Fernando Amorebieta and Nacho Monreal before the deadline. watch this space.

Kieron Gooner.

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Didn't you hear, Arsenal are planning a £15 million swoop for Yohan Cabaye.

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31 Jan 2013 18:40:22
Nacho Monreal in talks over a £7 million move (should really involve Santos in the deal). still feel we need to bring in a DM or a versatile CB, I feel getting Monreal and Diame would make this transfer window rather successful. very worried with the lack of striking options however, if either one of Walcott or Giroud got injured we'll be in trouble. guess AW will have to wrap them up in cotton wool

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Why would malaga want santos?

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Malaga may be in a bad situation financial but they are not stupid, they know how bad santos is why would they want him and pay his wages? malaga are in the last 16 of the cl, they are no mugs mate.

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31 Jan 2013 18:38:32
Nacho monreal is 100 % discussing terms with Arsenal, I have never posted before but this is FACT, I can't promise he will sign but he is in the country and on his way to meet.

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31 Jan 2013 18:38:22
monreal coming in. already in london!

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31 Jan 2013 18:36:08
Just seen an interview on sky with graham hunter about a spanish international left back monreal who plays for malaga. He could be signing tonite. He said that he would be ideal for arsenal as he is a brilliant attacking full back who can actually defend. Also we will get him at a good price as malaga are in financial trouble. He said that malaga supporters will be gutted as he is at the highest point in his career. {Ed002's Note - Malaga supporters are well aware in the debt due in March cannot be paid then they have very significant issues looming. At the moment they are in discussions with another club regarding the summer sale of Isco to try and get some up front money.}

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ED, could you reveal what club?

PR! {Ed027's Note - lots of clubs intrested, bid war looming

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31 Jan 2013 18:31:45
Source: Sky Spots News,
In talks with Nacho Monreal from Malaga
malaga gooner will not be impressed

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31 Jan 2013 19:49:30
I am told no one informed malaga gooner of this.
I am told he will take a break untill the summer transfer window

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31 Jan 2013 18:31:03
ive heard that adrian lopez is a done deal

davethespread

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31 Jan 2013 18:29:18
How about a Stekelenburg for Mannone SWAP!

COME ON YOU GUNNERS!

Nacho Libre sounds a decent punt. Anything is better than Santos.

Now, if buy some miracle we pull off David Villa (I know, I know. . ) then I would be dancing in the streets!

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Dont understand the fuss about Villa. he's old and on high vages. just come back from injury and has 1-2 yr left in his body. waste of money. Now, if Arsenal could up their game and go for Jovetic, that would be special enough.

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31 Jan 2013 18:25:40
Nacho Monreal is a step in the right direction. Imo we need a CB, RB and CDM also. I'd say 5/9 of our first team defenders are incompetent and not up to a top 4 PL side. These are Santos, Squillaci, Djourou and to some extent Mertersacker and Sagna.

Monreal, Rami, Piszeck and Wanyama would transform our club. Obviously close to no chance of all these signing but it's necessary. Sagna isn't fit to wear the shirt anymore he is playing on past credentials. Mert too slow and shaky. Rami is a strong, tall no-nonsense defender. Perfect for us.

Apart from all these Monreal rumours no signings likely. Not thrilled but any signing on deadline day is a miracle fir Arsenal fans. Especially when we crucially need one.

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31 Jan 2013 18:18:43
With Malaga and Seville in debt we should take advantage of this in the summer they both have quality players for good value edd what other clubs in la liga are in debt
Imranredman {Ed002's Note - Most of them are struggling one way or another.}

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31 Jan 2013 18:13:25
negrado on he same plan as monreal

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Yeah, that's right, he's got tickets to see Shrek at Drury lane tonight.

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31 Jan 2013 20:39:25
He is playing for sevilla in the semi final tonight. . must have a twin brother. . km

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31 Jan 2013 18:19:25
Nacho Monreal 8million fee agreed just medical left
Fernando Amorebieta rejected move to london

REAL-GOON

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Hes quality left back seen a lot of him for malaga no doubt santi would of tolf wenger that to

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Cool now we can have mariachis at the game, salsa and sombreros all round

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31 Jan 2013 18:04:56
edd is it possible arshavin and squilaci can be released or do we have to wait till the summer {Ed001's Note - players can be released at any time, if an agreement can be reached with them. Usually that involves money, but there is no rule against doing so.}

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31 Jan 2013 18:04:49
Arsenal have a bid of 8mil accepted for Monreal! Thank goodness no more Santos o at LB!

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Santos will still play left back against munich because monreal cup tied {Ed035's Note - that's not a definite, push vermalen to left back and play mert and kos in the middle.. We've all had enough of santos to last us a life time..

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31 Jan 2013 17:58:54
AW has just been filemd leaving arsenal in his car on his own. last time we saw that was the last day of the summer window at this same time of day and we were in for nobody and signed nobody, I personally think he has gone home and we will sign nobody. We have meade who can play left back, lets not kid ourselves guys, I know I won't be sitting in front of tv news all night.

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And where did you see the film . . arsenal is no place all the signings are done at the london colney the training ground that's where the player undergos the medical not the grove

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Prolly just picking Nacho up from the airport

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Meade is injured for 3months if i'm not mistaken.

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Possibly on-route to talk to stekkles?
meet him at the airport since his fulham deal broke down?

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Maybe he went to pick up messi from the airport?

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Looks like you were wrong!

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He went to buy some nachos

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31 Jan 2013 17:50:24
David villa deal still not over

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Yes it is

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No it's not

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He won't come here. know chance

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It was never on

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Yes, yes it is.

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Oh yes it is. . . . . . . He's behind you !

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31 Jan 2013 17:48:18
Finally Arsenal starting to make some moves in the market! Monreal on his way to london to discuss personal terms. Good chance we will bid for Amorebieta and Wanyama. Villa a 50/50

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31 Jan 2013 17:38:09
Nacho monreal on flight to arsenal.

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31 Jan 2013 17:37:16
Apparently rumours of Malaga left back monreal are true. Been announced in Spanish radio he's in his was over for negotiations. Is CL cup tied, but league is most important thing.

Chimney sweep josh

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31 Jan 2013 17:35:47
Spanish football expert Andy West from his Barcelona base: "A new signing from Spain in the offing for Arsenal. . but it's not David Villa. Radio Marca are reporting that Malaga's Nacho Monreal has caught a flight to London to negotiate terms with the Gunners.

"The 26-year-old is Malaga's first choice left back and a full Spain international. Malaga don't want to sell but it appears their financial problems have forced them to accept an offer reported to be in the region of £8m. "

From BBC

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8 million would be a steal. Nacho is a class LB, hope it`s true

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Apparently quite tasty with a crisp left foot. . .

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Been scouting for months, was due to come in the summer, has been learning english, rushed due to Gibbs injury, no journalist or itk knew about this

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31 Jan 2013 17:32:59
According to Marca Nacho Monreal is travelling to London!

Llanelli Gunner

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31 Jan 2013 17:30:36
Malaga left back Monreal on way to London!

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31 Jan 2013 17:30:35
Bong from Velenciennes to replace injured Gibbs. from tv sport according to stories on the net but I looked and can't find anything.

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31 Jan 2013 17:29:06
A Marca reporter has announced that Monreal(LEFT BACK) is travelling to london now to sign for Arsenal.

GET IN

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31 Jan 2013 17:26:29
Nacho Monreal will soon be an Arsenal player according to Radio Marca and other Spanish reports.

Haggis Gooner

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31 Jan 2013 17:10:58
The rumours about the Bilbao defender Amorebieta,
aren't true, he is currently with the squad in Valladolid preparing for their game.

I have been told that AW might pull off something special tonight, my source says that if he pulls off this, it will be a huge boost, he's not revealing any names. left back is still a position we are looking at for a loan move. Jetro Williams(bad spelling) from Holland was being looked at earlier in the window might be on the list if available.

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Ha ha. Yeah right. He doesn't do special. You meant bargain, reject, injury prone and now the new one. . . . . nervous.

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31 Jan 2013 15:53:51
Hearing more and more rumours that wenger will go in the summer

Board will not buy big in january
Watched out for mour from real madrid only rrumours but could be poss

JERSEY KEV

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LOL XD

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Real madrid won't take wenger. his philosophy of not spending, and building youth, won't be enough for fans that want to win league str8 away. They are far more demanding at madrid, than at arsenal. Wenger is a decent manager, but I think he is more likely to step into a supervisory/directors role at another club (hopefully not arsenal) than he is to manage elsewhere.

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Board would not buy big if wenger was staying.

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Erm Mourinho at Arsenal? You are hearing that in the breeze my friend!

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From what I hear. . Real Madrid has pursued Wenger twice because of his global/holistic approach to management. . real madrid is conscious (due to overall economy) that they cannot continue spending above their means. . for that reasons most clubs are looking for someone who can produce good performance on a limited budget. . I would suspect that Wenger at Real Madrid would have access to a bigger budget but less influence. . which is why he may not necessarily be interested. . Germany (or back To France) if I was to speculate, would be where he may go (once he decides he's had enough of the abuse). . Its amazing how people don't realise what they have until they lose it. . Am not saying the man has not made mistakes or is not stubborn but lets not be spoilt children with no view of what it takes to be manager of a big club. .

ES

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31 Jan 2013 16:32:01
Just read on tv trabsfers that Cameroon international Gaetan Bong of Valenciennes has been mentioned, never heard of him or what position he play's in. Any truth in this Ed? PS keep up the great work! {Ed027's Note - nothing concrete mate

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A breeze turns into many things high winds storms etc

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This rumour would have more credence if you didn't mentioned jose

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Just my opinion but see Wenger going to Paris, the Beckham joining them after being training with Wenger makes sense, time for change now anyway and hope Stan and Ivan f off too

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Arsene wenger is a great manager he should be able to stay as long as he wants. . . Its not his fault arsenal are not playing aswell as they can. .

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31 Jan 2013 17:37:40
Not his fault you plum, he is the Manager of the team. It's time for a change as the players do not respond to his methods anymore. We need a harder approach from the manager. I say Mourinho would be just the guy to whip the players into shape.

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More spoilt children. .

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31 Jan 2013 15:10:15
Players we are looking at:

Mateo Musacchio
Jon Aurtenetxe
Belhanda
Adrian
Fernando Amorebieta
Cristian Zapata
Steeve Yago
Jonas
Iñigo Martínez
Isaac Cuenca

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Yeah. . . look but don't touch!

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Never even heard of any of them

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There will be NO transfers! Wenger is trolling us all the time!

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After offloading almost 5 players we are not going to bring in even 1, that's crazy

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Martinez is the sort of player we need.

Our defence was in shambles yesterday

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Window shopping mate!

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A. k. a players you have looked at on football manager. .

PWR gooner

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31 Jan 2013 14:23:24
Nacho Monreal from Malaga? Just read a rumour about him.

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Great player but cl cup tied.

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Messi seen at Emirates, looks like the deal for exhange of Sandros for Messi plus £20 million soon to be complete. Come on your gooners

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31 Jan 2013 14:22:50
tv don't have a reporter at The Emirates, they just said they don't expect much to happen there!

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Had no intention of buying anyone, have made no formal bids.

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More deciet from wenger. promised 2 signings at the start of the window & has delivered no-one. . what a joke we are turning out to be!!

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May be bcoz all the signings are mostly done at london colney

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I guess there are no other players of 'exceptional quaity'(like Santos) anywhere on the planet currently

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If the TV told you to jump, you would. Arsenal will sign at least 1 player tonight. trust me. Why would Arsenal tell the tv anything, it might make other clubs see that a 'certain player' is available and maybe they will try to sign him. it happens. MATA is the prime example of this.

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31 Jan 2013 14:10:26
Daily mail saying we have put in a bid of 15mil for Luke shaw.

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For that kind of money we should be looking at Baines!

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. or Luke Skywalker.

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31 Jan 2013 14:05:50
belhanda to arsenal

bs18

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Never.

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31 Jan 2013 14:04:10
From what I have been told from a friend involved in the coaching:

- Squilacci will remain at Arsenal for the rest of the season. Subs bench/reserve team football at Arsenal appears to be more appealing to him than the loan offer from Brighton

- Jenks is not going out on loan. Stoke (along with several other clubs) enquired, it was rejected

- Wenger had enquired about the availability of Alvaro Pereira, he's being looked at again today given the Gibbs injury and awfulness of Santos

- Several centre backs are being looked at, with Vermaelan being preferred as left back whilst Gibbs is out

- Fenerbahce have asked about taking Santos back, but they won't pay anywhere near the 6. 2m we paid or the salary he's currently on

- David Villa situation is that we have offered a final figure of 13m Euros in a 'take it or leave it' style. My guess is that 'leave it' will be the response and we may offer slightly more!

And my opinion on Lopez, who has apparently become the 'back up' to Villa - with Atletico in cup action tonight, I can't imagine he'll will be wearing an Arsenal shirt next month. Will the club negotiate without the manager or player there? Doubtful. If that's going to happen, it'll be before kick off v. Sevilla

Paul

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Cheers for the info paul, but I think you need to resign yourself to the fact that with only handful of hours remaining, arsenal arent going to be signing a player from a top club like atletico. or anyone else tbh.

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31 Jan 2013 13:05:13
Fernando Amorebieta possible target for Arsenal.

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He's quite dangerous

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Arsenal in for Messi. . . . Speculations is all we have at this time when players are settling down with their new clubs.

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Just read that he has the worst disciplinary record in la liga history - sent off 11 times in his career so far!

i would still take him today. hell anyone who puts their foot in will do!

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31 Jan 2013 12:49:04
Have heard a rumour that Lisandro Lopez may emerge as a late target for Arsenal if we can't land David Villa.

Also, with Gibbs getting injured last night, there is a possibility of us moving for Athletic Bilbao's young left-sided defender Jon Aurtenetxe.

Stezza.

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Don't know if that rumour has any truth, but fits in with stories iv heard about our back up plans. could be a loan for Lopez option to buy. 2 defenders on loan also possible.

Still trying very hard for Villa

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We need a monster at the back, we would be better with the Ladies back four. They got more balls.

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31 Jan 2013 12:39:48
There is persistent interest in Villa but all the evidence indicates that Arsenal will not make any signings before the deadline closes.

Wenger does not want to spend so much on Villa, given his age.

Arsenal keen to get rid of Squillaci but no interest.

No signings the likely outcome

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Squillaci has just turned down a loan move to Brighton

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I think it makes sense that Arsenal should pay slightly over the odds for thier targets if they must as missing out on champions league football would hurt Arsenal in the pocket with sponsers and revenue.

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31 Jan 2013 12:34:32
Rumours all over the internet are that arsenal will offer 15million for baines any truth in these rumours?

Ads995

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No chance - Baines has a better chance of CL football at Everton, because our defenders are total rubbish.

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To first poster. . Surely that would be the reason in buying him!!

:P

Hackney Gooner

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Look at the dates of the rumours. . . . .

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We're still in the champs league you fud.

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And you really think everton will accept 15 mil? stop being silly.

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31 Jan 2013 12:12:22
ARSENAL TO SIGN PEREIRA FROM INTER!

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Just the sort of player we need!

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31 Jan 2013 11:41:51
Arsenal are planning to make a late swoop for a central defender as Arsene Wenger bids to shore up his leaky defence, with the club prepared to offload Andre Santos.

Finally !:D

AustrianGunner

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31 Jan 2013 11:09:53
Apparently arsenal negotiators are in Spain to sign a atletico Bilbao centre back.

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Fernando Amorebieta

Bradders

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Which one?

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I heard we might be interested in Bilbao's Jon Aurtenetxe, he mainly plays left-back but has played CB as well on occasion. Very good young player, excellent defender.

Stezza.

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Fernando Amorebieta

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I'm not sure who. All I've heard is its somebody who's contract is up in the summer so will come fairly cheap.

I'm the original poster by the way

Chimney sweep josh

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If he's good now I'm sure Arsene and our current crop of defenders can scare him into being utterly awful in big games.

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Santos was supposed to be good wasn't he?Merts last night was worse than s**t, got to get two defenders +holding mid. Samber was the man. Leave strikers be, or we will unsettle them when they are scoring all over the shop.
butty

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31 Jan 2013 11:08:19
Arsenal have increased David Villa bid to around 12-13 million.
Source:

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31 Jan 2013 09:41:29
Arsenal have put in a bid of 10mil for Villa.
Source: not very reliable but lets give them the benefit of doubt.

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No chance, where do these people get their info ffrom

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Why do we want another striker when we've got 3 already who are all playing and scoring. Disruption is not needed in this area. We seriously need cover at left back because Santos was worse than terrible last night. He looked unfit overweight and sluggish. He is a massive liability.

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Not convinced he has made a realistic bid on any player, his valuations of players seem to be in cuckoo land.

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Ya its on

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31 Jan 2013 11:10:22
I think Lerner would probably accept that!

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Villa's in order of how likely we are to sign (most likely first):

Ricky Villa
Aston Villa
A little sea side Villa in Marbella
David Villa

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We could always go for the Villa from Manilla

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Ha ha. . i'm loving the black humor today. . its probably not going to be a great transfer window for us but hey the attackers played well last night.

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30 Jan 2013 18:24:56
Great work ed02
Ed do you expect any signing for arsenal on deadline day?thanx {Ed002's Note - Sure.}

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29 Jan 2013 13:52:31
Great work ed02.
Ed do you see arsenal signing any player in the coming two days?plz post this.thanx in advance.
Wajid {Ed002's Note - Of course.}

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28 Jan 2013 20:20:57
If Dick Law is in Spain he is there to get a striker.
Villa or Adrian?
My heart wants Villa but knowing the way Arsenal do things its most likely Adrian, eds thoughts? Ed002 you have stuck with Adrian the whole transfer window you think this is it?
Mark SAGunner {Ed002's Note - Arsenal want Adrian Lopez as well but there seems little movement right now.}

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Adrian has confirmed he doesn't want to leave YET, he is excited by the current Atletico team and wants to stay for a year or 2.

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28 Jan 2013 20:14:54
ed002 I have just been on the chelsea page and when you were asked about fellani you said see previous posts.
call me stupid but I can't find an answer from you.

so if you don't mind me asking, I am going to give you a list of players and I would like your opinion on will they be arsenal players at the end of this window.

falcoa
canavani
fellani
villa
capoue
diame
lars bender

the reason I ask is because I have a huge gut feeling we will sign 2 players with the caliber of the list I have given you.

thanks

champagne charlie {Ed002's Note - I am afraid my saying that there was no chance of Cavani signing a few weeks ago is what started the abuse from the vegetables. I would discount all but possibly Diame from that list.}

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It really saddens me that people do not respect the editors when they give up their time for nothing, "NO PAYMENT".

i hope you get a good run today with out any hitches.

thanks ed, chin up son!!

champagne charlie {Ed002's Note - THanks CC.}

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I agree. Give the Eds a break. Anyone who uses this site should know that it wouldn't be here without them.

If Diame is our only hope, it's looking pretty bleak, especially after last nights appalling defensive display. Santos should never wear the shirt again!

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28 Jan 2013 19:31:41
hi ed. Could you give me a comparison between diame and capoue, in regard to interest from Arsenal, and possible ball park figures of possible wages and transfer fees? Thanks {Ed002's Note - I don't see a transfer of Capoue to Arsenal going ahead this week.}

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28 Jan 2013 19:18:21
Ed002, after arsene pretty much ruled out any signings in an interview last week, do you really still think we will make 3 signings? Myself, I can't see anyone coming in. I really, really hope I am wrong. Thanks for the page, been a loyal reader since the summer!

MH {Ed002's Note - Three? No.}

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28 Jan 2013 18:53:52
have confirmed in a report that Dicky Law had been seen in Spain to formally talk to the calatans regarding the villa move! Wenger is ready to pay about 13.5 mil for the Spanish CF's services. And villa is very "keen" on playing for us because he's not getting chances at nou camp! ueems that suddenly the focus is shifted to villa from Lopez. Witj Giroud finding some touch, Villa could be a crucial signing! Ed002 what do you think? Is it true?
Great work on the site, can't stop checking it every hour! Thanks
IndianGunner {Ed002's Note - It is true that with little movement in respect of Adrian Lopez you will see Arsenal look to Villa as an option.}

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28 Jan 2013 17:57:12
ED002 reports say that Arsenal have opened talks with Barca over Villa is this correct? {Ed002's Note - "Opened talks" is perhaps nopt the best term but with little movement in respect of Adrian Lopez you will see Arsenal look to Villa as an option very soon.}

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28 Jan 2013 16:50:01
Great work ed02.
Ed do you see any player signs for arsenal in the coming three days.thanx in advance
wajid {Ed002's Note - The club is trying to get something done.}

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28 Jan 2013 11:35:51
Hey Edd,

I know you have said that this aren't the time to discuss the big changes going on soon but there has been a few reports about Usmanov. .

Is there anything about him getting any bigger stakes or possibly buying the club. I don't think I would want him too though. . .

Blood money isn't the best. .

Scottish Gunner. {Ed002's Note - As I said last week, now is not really the time for discussing what will happen in the medium term at Arsenal. I will leave the posts on the subject and address them at a later date.}

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31 Jan 2013 05:23:42
I said it ages ago, and now more people have realised.

We will not be signing anyone in January.

Walcotts extension and the return of injured players will be enough reason for Wenger to think that our squad is capable of a top 4 finish.

Wenger may say we are hard at work on the transfer front, but its more likely that he is in his office sipping piña coladas and playing cards with Ivan and Stan.

We will only buy if we see a huge bargain, and by huge I mean 4 magic beans and a billy goat in exchange for Ronaldo.

Never expect anything from Arsenal, it's so much better when you come to terms with the fact that we are highly unlikely to sign anyone.

Nick.

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If wenger really has 70 million for transfers and he doesn't realise how bad the defence is then he's turning into kevin kegan and look what happened to newcastle

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Please stop posting this. It's all too often we have to read this type of post. Granted you're probably correct, but we're already depressed enough as is. .

Greg {Ed

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I heard we were reluctant to spend as there may be a new manager being lined up, Laudrup I think was mentioned and Bergkamp in as youth team development manager.

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Go and support another club, Arsenal are far better off without fans like you spreading the negativity and down beat attitude.

Close the door on your way out.

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You may be right, but I think most of us can do without the gloom mongers. two points:
1. We will make the top four as spurs will inevitably implode and Everton will not sustain a challenge.

2. Cut the jibes about Wenger. Who else would you want as a realistic option? Real and PSG are not queuing up for his services for nothing.

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31 Jan 2013 00:55:16
ed, have you got any news on transfers, is there a hint of anything going on at the club.what is your gut feeling do you think there will be any new players at the club come the 1st of feb.

champagne charlie {Ed001's Note - my gut feeling is nothing will happen and Jim White day will be a very quiet one for the top half of the Prem, not just Arsenal.}

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30 Jan 2013 23:36:27
Eds, is their any indication Arsenal will shift some players out by the end of the window? Santos -> Anywhere comes to mind {Ed001's Note - sorry to say that it looks like you will be keeping Santos. The only outs I have heard of are the chances of a few going on loan. Having said that, this is when the late bids come in from the relegation threatened clubs, so the likes of Rosicky and Arshavin could be targets.}

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Fenerbace went a different route - that was his only way out. Unless a Brazilian side comes in for him. .

Wenger may sign a CB, but an LB is unlikely now.

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30 Jan 2013 23:51:26
Any truth in that we've bid for Aubamayeng? Heard it at the game tonight just wondering if anyone else has heard that one? Personally I wouldn't welcome that signing but he does bring a bit of flair and at least it would be a signing- if it's true.

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Its like getting no presents for xmas but being fooled into thinking you are!

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Yeah because that's what we need. flair. I heard nothin of the sort at the game. looks like anuva sleepy window boys

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