The Arsenal Blog

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger might face even further problems in his attempt to sign Montpellier’s striker Olivier Giroud, as Atletico Madrid seem to have grown an interest in him.

It was tough enough for Wenger to have to fight with German side Bayern Munich for his services, given the fact that Arsenal haven’t managed to win a trophy in over 7 seasons, while the Bundesliga side are playing against Chelsea in the Champions League final.

Now Wenger will also have to fend off interest from Spanish side Atletico, as the Europa League winners are interested in enhancing their squad even further for next season’s run.  ...........Read more

Today’s most idiotic Arsenal transfer rumour speaks about a possible switch from Arsenal to Manchester City for captain Robin Van Persie during this summer.

Not that a move like this wouldn’t be possible, especially after what happened with Adebayor, Toure, Nasri and Clichy, but did they ever come with some proof of what they’re saying? Today’s Mirror Football claims that Manchester City will manage to secure the services of Arsenal’s captain, offering Arsenal a £25 million transfer fee.  ...........Read more

The Montpellier captain Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has put in some some spectacular performances this season in Ligue 1 and is now looking to take a step up to the Premier League. It’s no wonder some of the biggest names in Europe, like Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle have entered the race to try and persuade the 22-year-old into giving them his signature.

Nevertheless Mapou’s current club won’t be so willing to let their star captain slip through their fingers without a fight and are sure to offer him a pay-rise to waylay his new appetite for English clubs.  ...........Read more

Arsenal are fairly confident of securing the signature of Rennes midfielder Yann M’Vila but have yet to seal the deal. Other targets on Wenger’s radar as possible backups are Jan Vertonghen from Ajax and Lucas Biglia from the Belgian side Anderlecht.

According to the free sports picks, Vertonghen and Biglia look likely to sign for Spurs and Real Madrid respectively, though, leaving Wenger and Arsenal with few more choices in the transfer market.  ...........Read more

Long term Arsenal target Lucas Biglia seems set to make the switch in the summer, as the Argentine declared that inquiries have been made by Real Madrid and Arsenal, but no official offer yet and that he’s still waiting to be contacted.

The Gunners are after a defensive midfielder and it has been thought that Biglia will be a top transfer target, but it seems that Wenger is much more interested in capturing M’Vila.

“It’s true that Real Madrid and Arsenal are interested in me,” the 26-year-old told todomercadoweb.es.  ...........Read more

It seems that after 19 years as a Juventus player, Alessandro Del Piero is ready for a new challenge. The 37-year old striker has hinted strongly that he is looking for pastures new by saying “My experience here has been wonderful, with great happiness and enthusiasm. Embracing my team mates (after clinching the title), and in all the games, whether I played or not. It was a little strange but right now I only want to smile.”  ...........Read more

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed the fact that the Gunners have many more transfer targets ahead of the transfer window opening.

According to the Frenchman, the Gunners wanted to get one of their transfer targets secured early in the season, but he spoke as if the Gunners are still going to work on transfers as they have many more players in their wishlist.

“We wanted to get at least one of our transfer targets sorted out early and we are pleased to have achieved it with Podolksi.  ...........Read more

!8-year old Nick Powell is yet another product of Crewe and Dario Gradi’s youth system. The midfielder, who has scored 14 goals in 55 games for Crewe is the latest of the team’s players to be set for the big time. Both Danny Murphy and David Platt rose through the ranks at Crewe to play at the highest level. Dario Gradi is famous for his academy at Crewe and is now fully focused on this after stepping down as manager of the club.  ...........Read more

It has now become clear that Ajax’s defensive star Jan Vertonghen will leave the Eredivisie in the summer, after he has consistently expressed his interest in joining the Premier League.

Ajax’s manager Frank De Boer admits that it will be hard to lose Vertonghen who is now one of the most wanted players on Wenger’s shortlist. According to the Dutchman it will be very hard to replace the Belgian international, but it’s the right move for him.

“Jan has seen the light,” said De Boer. “Not only on the pitch, but away from it.  ...........Read more

Arsenal target Younes Belhanda’s excellent performances throughout the season for Ligue 1 leaders Montpellier attracted a lot of positive remarks from big clubs, and now it seems that Arsenal will have to deal with competitors in their attempt to land the midfielder.

At 22 years of age, Belhanda was one of the main men at Montpellier as the club is about the win their first title since 1987. This promoted the Moroccan midfielder in Wenger’s transfer shortlist, and the French manager went so far to offer a few remarks regarding the attacking midfielder, expressing his admiration.  ...........Read more