2009 football/soccer summer transfer rumors

[tonton32]

Originally Posted by Carlos Tevez

So Xabi should join Madrid in the coming days.

i must say im pretty surprised to see xabi move, he is a solid player and will help madrid a lot.


united just lost to bayern in penalties, young evans missed- cant be angry with him, it wasnt the greatest match and it seems we still have some strides tomake before we can produce quality football once again.

the anticipation for regular season football to start is killing me

icant wait to see how all these teams pan out.

 

[henri2310]

Please please Xabi dont move. Last year he was on the way out but to raise funds and make way for Barry. It will be a big loss if he leaves and if he does heMascherano must stay. If not the money though could be reinvested in a move for David Silva or someone of his caliber.

 

[phil le0tard0]

 

[airjordanseattle23]

glad to see bayern reject the ribery move. atleast someone isn't getting bullied into making a move with real madrid...rm are nazis haha.

anyway...


1630 BST: Marseille have reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign Argentina defender Gabriel Heinze on a three-year deal.
Full story: Marseille club website

1521 BST: West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola says he faces stiff competition in his bid to sign Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen, but heremains determined to bolster his attacking options. (Press Association)

1208 BST: Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says he is still interested in signing Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, but any move for theDutch international will depend on Darren Bent leaving White Hart Lane. (Press Association)

1148 BST: Bayern Munich rejected Real Madrid's offer of 80m euros (about £68m) for French winger Franck Ribery. (L'Equipe)

1048 BST: Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has moved a step closer to joining Real Madrid after he handed in a written transfer request.
Full story:Liverpool Echo

1015 BST: Bolton manager Gary Megson has ruled out making a new bid for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso, who the club tried to sign in January.
Full story: The Bolton News

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants Patrick Vieira to return to the Gunners - four years after the 33-year-old Inter Milan midfielder left forJuventus. And Wenger is willing to match Tottenham's offer, which is believed to be a one-year deal with big bonuses.
Full story: Various

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is keen to add more English players to his squad and is preparing a £12m bid for Wigan midfielder Lee Cattermole and willoffer Hull £5.5m for defender Michael Turner.
Fullstory: Daily Mail

However, any deal for Cattermole and Turner is dependent on the sale of Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid but the clubs are close to a£30m deal for the 27-year-old.
Fullstory: Daily Mail

Liverpool have given Real 48 hours to complete Alonso's signing with the Spanish giants set to make an improved bid of between £28m and £30m.
Full story: The Times

Aston Villa are monitoring forward Robbie Keane's situation at Tottenham after the arrival of fellow striker Peter Crouch.
Full story: Daily Mail

West Ham and England defender Matthew Upson is also a target for Villa and they are poised to make a £12m bid for the 28-year-old. (Daily Mirror)

Villa manager Martin O'Neill wants to pair Upson with Portsmouth defender Sylvain Distin and is ready to offer £4.5m for the 30-year-old. (DailyMirror)

Tottenham striker Darren Bent is attracting interest from Aston Villa, but Sunderland remain favourites to sign the 25-year-old for about £15m.
Full story: The Independent

Inter Milan could revive their interest in Chelsea midfielder Deco, with Barcelona winger Alexander Hleb - who was due to arrive at the San Siro onloan - set to sign for his former club Stuttgart.
Full story: Daily Mail

Middlesbrough defender Robert Huth could be set for a return to the Premier League with Fulham prepared to pay £2m for the 24-year-old. (Daily Mirror)

Newcastle have accepted a £9m bid from Wolfsburg for 24-year-old striker Obafemi Martins.
Full story: The Times

Everton are interested in signing 18-year-old Stockport defender Josh Thompson.
Full story: The Sun

Portsmouth had hoped to sign Croatian striker Nikola Kalinic but the 21-year-old's club Hadjuk Split are not happy with the £5.5m fee beingspread over three years.
Full story: Various

Celtic are interested in signing Sheffield United defender Matthew Kilgallon for £2m. (Daily Mirror)

Sheffield United want goalkeeper Nicky Weaver to replace Paddy Kenny, who faces a two-year ban after failing a drugs test.
Full story: The Sun

QPR, Leicester and Crystal Palace are all vying to sign 24-year-old striker Leroy Lita who is available on a free transfer after leaving Reading. Full story: Daily Express

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Kevin Keegan could be in line for yet another return to Newcastle as manager - if a Dubai tycoon succeeds with a £100m takeover of theclub.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he failed to get the best out of Dimitar Berbatov last season and has warned their Premier Leaguerivals that there is more to come from the Bulgarian striker.
Full story: Daily Express

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says winning the Premier League title is more important than the Champions League for the west Londonclub.
Full story: Daily Star

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill believe the Midlands club need to sign five new players before the start of the season.
Full story: Daily Star

Chelsea have moved to secure midfielder Joe Cole and defender Ashley Cole on long-term contracts, while strikers Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelkaare also set to sign new deals. (Daily Mirror)

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Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy has revealed the club have turned to the Pilates fitness system in their preparations for the new season.

 

[Sinner]

BTW, new away kits debuted last night...

 

[cincoseisdos]

Rooney and Valencia and Owen copped

 

[airjordanseattle23]

0942: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks set to step up his interest in Bordeaux's £12m-rated Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh. (French newspaperL'Equipe)

0930 BST: England midfielder David Beckham insists he is happy at the Los Angeles Galaxy in America despite last week's ugly confrontation withspectators during his first home game for the club after returning from a five-month loan spell in Italy with AC Milan.

"I'm happy to be playing for this team and I'm enjoying it," he told Sky Sports News.

"I've got the support of the players - that's the most important thing, to have the support of the team, owners andmanagement."

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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is holding out for £30m following Xabi Alonso's transfer request, with Real Madrid having already offered£24m.
Full story: The Guardian

Manchester United will launch a £35m bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery in two weeks.
Full story: The Sun

Mark Hughes is set to offer £22m for Joleon Lescott, with Everton so far unwilling to release their defender to Manchester City. (Daily Express)

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is targeting Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi, with the Italian star valued at around £30m.
Full story: The Independent

It looks like a busy time for the Gunners with St Etienne's defensive midfielder Blaise Matuidi being lined up for a move, while midfield legend PatrickVieira is set to return and be his mentor.
Full story: DailyMail

Liverpool are keen on signing Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani.
Full story: The Independent

Having signed Southampton striker Stern John, Crystal Palace are closing in on the signing of Derby defender Claude Davis. (Daily Star)

Portsmouth are close to signing Australian striker Mark Viduka on a one-year deal after they failed to get Croatia's Nikola Kalinic.
Full story: DailyMail

Ipswich boss Roy Keane may splash out £1m for Watford's Hungarian forward Tamas Priskin. (Daily Mail)

QPR have signed Italian striker Alessandro Pellicori on a three-year deal after a successful trial.
Full story: Sky Sports

West Brom have offered £1.5m for Real Betis winger David Odonkor. (The Sun)

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Everton skipper Phil Neville has criticised Manchester City's chase of defender Joleon Lescott, with Mark Hughes about to table a third offer.

"There are ways and means of doing things, and Everton do it the right way," Neville says.
Full story:Liverpool Echo

Ipswich boss Roy Keane has taken his players for a two-day pre-season mission on an army boot camp in Colchester.

"It was hard work and the players are tired but I think they enjoyed it and their attitude was spot on," Keane says.
Fullstory: Daily Telegraph

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Man City boss Mark Hughes is refusing to get embroiled in any mind games with Sir Alex Ferguson. The United manager was recently unhappy with the CarlosTevez poster erected in the city centre with the message: 'Welcome to Manchester'.

"It was just a bit of fun. I didn't get too het up but Sir Alex did," Hughes says.
Full story: The Guardian

 

[cincoseisdos]

RIP Sir Bobby Robson

 

[firepower23]

I'm sure by now you will all have heard the news, it might not mean much to some of you, but real football fans will know that this man was one of the mostrespected managers in world soccer.

RIP Sir Bobby ....a true gentleman. You will be missed greatly by all England fans around the world.

 

[gma 11]

RIP Sir Bobby.... true legend

 

[airjordanseattle23]

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is to use the £30m generated from the sale of midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid to make a bid for Spain strikerDavid Villa.
Full story: The Sun

And Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani could be signed for £15m if, as expected, Alonso completes his move to Spain.
Fullstory: Daily Mail

Everton have made a bid for Arsenal centre-half Philippe Senderos, hinting they have agreed a deal with Manchester City to sell defender JoleonLescott.
Full story: Daily Mirror

City have made a £22m take-it-or-leave-it offer to Everton for Lescott and will go for Newcastle's Sebastien Bassong or Alex of Chelsea if the answer isno.
Full storyaily Mail

Everton are so keen to keep Lescott at Goodison Park that even a bid approaching £30m would be turned down.
Full story: TheIndependent

AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo is preparing to demand a transfer so that he can force a switch to Chelsea, who have had a bid of £14m, plus ClaudioPizarro rejected.
Full story: The Sun

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is set to stay at Anfield after Barcelona, who were interested in the Argentine, ruled out any more big-namesignings this summer following the capture of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Full story: Daily Star

Portsmouth have not given up hope of signing Hadjuk Split striker Nikola Kalinic, despite talks breaking down this week when Pompey insisted on paying thefee over six years. The 21-year-old is now talking to Porto.
Full story: The Sun

However Blackburn are trying to hijack Porto's attempts to sign Kalinic and are rushing through a £6m offer.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that midfielder Patrick Vieira could make a shock return to the club from Inter Milan.
Various

And Wenger is ready to splash the cash following the sales of Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure to Manchester City, with Bordeaux striker MarouaneChamakh (£6m), St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi (£6m) and Roma forward Mirko Vucinic on the list of targets. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham will find out next week if they will be able to sign former Chelsea striker Eidur Gudjohnsen, who is now at Barcelona.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester United are preparing a £3.5m offer for Bursaspor striker Sercan Yildirm.
Full story: Daily Star

Hull are hoping to complete a deal for Newcastle full-back Habib Beye next week.
Full story: DailyMail

Portsmouth are close to signing Australian striker Mark Viduka from Newcastle. (The Times)

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is in talks with Sporting Gijon about a £2m deal for midfielder Michel. (Daily Mirror)

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Manchester City's Brazilian forward Robinho has revealed how he tried to persuade manager Mark Hughes not to sell compatriot Elano toGalatasaray.
Full storyaily Mirror

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has fallen out with Bordeaux boss Laurent Blanc after the Frenchman claimed that the Black Cats are not a big enough club forstriker Marouane Chamakh.
Full story: Daily Mail

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Not content with splashing the cash on the Premier League's great and good this summer, Manchester City are also spending lavishly elsewhere.Apparently, £2m was spent on setting up the club website.
Full story: Daily Mail

 

[keepie uppie]

current Bundesliga champs Wolfsburg has officially signed O. Martins...
like i've mentioned in my earlier post,the Nigerian is more than capable of plying his trade in a top tier European league...
it's a great move for him...










and RIP,Sir Bobby...you will be greatly missed...

 

[zizou]

does that open the door for dzeko to milan?

and rip to sir bobby...

the day they find a cure for cancer...

 

[elevenairs]

^Dzeko just signed an extension

 

[ekin805 formally rza9]

here are a few pics from yesterdays barca practice big ups to socluis90

 

[socluis90]

^^ Nice pics. Did you get anything signed? I heard they were acting like punks. My cousin jumped the railing and got to get a pic with Bojan and got his jerseysigned but he said he was one of the few who got anything.

 

[ds 530s finest]

Did anyone catch the Arsenal/Atletico match? Or at least Arshavin's goals?

I don't understand how Wenger still won't spend money when one of his newest pieces is by far the best player on the team? Take him out of the game(See CL when he was ineligible) and Arsenal turns in to such a weaker squad.

 

[airjordanseattle23]

Manchester United are about to tell Valencia to name their price for midfielder David Silva.
Full story: News of theWorld

And United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will enquire about Silva and striker David Villa when Valencia arrive at Old Trafford for Wednesday's friendly.
Full story: The People

Manchester United are also preparing a £35m offer for Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero.
Full story: Sunday Express

Everton defender Joleon Lescott is set to hand in a transfer request to force through his £22m move to Manchester City.
Full story: News of the World

Sunderland are preparing a double transfer swoop for Tottenham's David Bentley and Michael Dawson.
Full story: The People

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to call off the propsosed £7m deal for Gremio midfielder Douglas Costa because of concerns about the18-year-old's private life.
Full story: News of theWorld

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been told to bid an extra £1m if he wants to land Spurs striker Darren Bent. The Black Cats have already offered£14m.
Full story: The People

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is resigned to losing midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid. (Sunday Express)

After missing out on former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp could try and bid for Bayern Munich skipper Mark vanBommel.
Full story: News of theWorld

Chelsea midfielder Deco says he has turned down an offer from Inter Milan to see out his contract at Stamford Bridge. (Sunday Mirror)

Chelsea could renew their interest in Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart if the Spanish giants reduce the Dutchman's price.
Full story: The People

And the Blues are set to complete the signing of AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo early next week, if striker Claudio Pizarro moves in the oppositedirection.
Full story:Mail on Sunday

Aston Villa will make a £5m bid for Blackburn left-back Stephen Warnock next week.
Full story: Newsof the World

Arsenal are closing in on 23-year-old PSV midfielder Ibrahim Afellay, who is valued at £7m. (The People)

Blackburn want to sign Manchester City striker Benjani, after missing out on Tottenham's Peter Crouch and Kamel Ghilas of Celta Vigo.
Full story: News ofthe World

Portsmouth, though, are also in the hunt for Benjani as they desperately try and find a replacement for Crouch.
Full story: The People

Fulham and Wolves are battling it out for Southampton's England under-21 midfielder Adam Lallana.
Full story: News of theWorld

Aston Villa and Blackburn are among the teams chasing Newcastle defender Habib Beye.
Full story: The People

Everton are in pole position to land Valencia right-back Miguel.
Full story: News ofthe World

Fulham want to sign Arsenal striker Carlos Vela on loan should the Gunners make a serious offer for centre-half Brede Hangeland.
Full story: The People

Bolton boss Gary Megson wants to sign Hoffenheim full-back Andreas Beck but could face competition from Fiorentina.
Full story: News of the World

Middlesbrough have beaten Sheffield United to the signing of Reading striker Leroy Lita on a free transfer.
Full story: The People

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Manchester City's summer spending spree has seen their annual wage bill has doubled in two years to £100m a year.
Full story: News of theWorld

However, their dealings in the transfer market and their pursuit of Everton defender Joleon Lescott has angered Toffees boss David Moyes. "It is aboutshowing respect - and we are not being shown that," he says.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Alan Shearer seems to have given up hope of becoming Newcastle manager on a permanent basis. The former England and Magpies striker has gone on hisholidays to Portugal and has no plans to return before the new season starts.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

And Shearer has confirmed to the BBC that he will be with them on the Match Of The Day sofa, rather than the dug-out, when Newcastle begin theirChampionship campaign.
Full story: Mailon Sunday

A South African diamond billionaire is the latest potential buyer linked with Newcastle. The diamond prospector, who was discovered by former chairman SirJohn Hall, has expressed an interest in meeting the asking price. (Sunday Express)

Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira will make a shock return to Arsenal this week, and has been lined up by the club's hierarchy as a long-termsuccessor to manager Arsene Wenger.
Fullstory: The People
Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole is to sign a new contract within the next two weeks which will keep him at theclub until 2014 and give him earnings of more than £100,000-a-week.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

 

[keepie uppie]

Originally Posted by AirJordanSeattle23

Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole is to sign a new contract within the next two weeks which will keep him at the club until 2014 and give him earnings of more than £100,000-a-week.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

living up to his nickname "Cashley"...

 

[dubg34]

Hmm, if the reports are true, utd should make a run for silva. Dude is a very good player. No need for villa as the forward slots are all covered. They need toget macheda developed further this season.

Berbatov away kit copped

 

[keepie uppie]

David Silva...isn't he like a left winger or something?what's his most effective or natural position?
i rarely seen him play although i remember him scoring with a long-range left-footed shot against Chelsea in a CL match a couple season ago...

 

[dubg34]

lw,lm,am. he had a pretty good year in 08. But a string of injuries after that put him on m.i.a status.

imagine tomas rosicky, but younger. dude tore up euro 2008.

 

[brian cushing]

I love silva's game.

 

[airjordanseattle23]

1027 BST: Striker Marouane Chamakh has lashed out at Bordeaux for standing in the way of a "dream" move to Arsenal. (French dailynewspaper L'Equipe)

1023 BST: Manchester United have handed a trial to Swedish 15-year-old star Linus Sjoberg who is currently on the books of Vasteras.
Full story: Sky Sports

Keep an eye on the gossip column throughout the day for updates and breaking news during the transfer window.

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Chelsea will go on a £100m spending spree this week and hope to sign AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo, Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery andAtletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero.
Fullstory: Daily Mail

Or Chelsea will be priced out of the market and miss out on the signing of Ribery as well as Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso. (The Telegraph)

606: DEBATE Who should replace Alonso if he leaves?

Liverpool have been warned by Valencia that their star forward David Villa is "priceless" and will not be joining the Premier Leagueclub.
Full story: The Sun

The Reds, meanwhile, are refusing to budge on their £30m valuation of midfielder Xabi Alonso, who is wanted by Real Madrid. (Daily Star)

Liverpool have made a last-ditch attempt to keep Alonso, with Reds manager Rafael Benitez insisting he wants the Spaniard to stay at the club.(Daily Mirror)

But Alonso looks destined to leave after Liverpool's managing director Christian Purslow met his Real Madrid counterpart Jose Angel Sanchez in Barcelonato complete negotiations.
Fullstory: The Telegraph

Manchester City are expected to make an improved £20m offer for Everton defender Joleon Lescott.
Full story: Daily Star

Or Manchester City are set to withdraw their interest in Lescott and will instead pursue Chelsea centre-back Alex.
Full story: The Times

Everton have been offered Toulouse right back Albin Ebondo after missing out on the signing of Kyle Naughton, who has joined Tottenham fromSheffield United.
Full story: The Times

Tottenham will offer £10m to Chelsea for midfielder Joe Cole. (Daily Mirror)

But Tottenham look like they will be beaten to the signature of Newcastle United defender Sebastien Bassong by big-spending Manchester City. (DailyMirror)

Spurs striker Darren Bent is expected to complete a £12m move to Sunderland on Monday.
Full story: The Sun

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is hopeful of beating Tottenham to the £750,000 signing of former Gunners midfielder Patrick Vieira from InterMilan.
Full story: Daily Express

But Arsenal have had their £5m bid for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh dismissed as "ridiculous" by club president Jean-Louis Triaud. (DailyMirror)

The Gunners are expected to sell defender Philippe Senderos, who spent last season on loan at AC Milan, to Everton for £6m. (DailyMirror)

Tottenham are interested in Toulouse's £12m-rated midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Full story: The Times

Spurs are also keeping tabs on Brazilian midfielder Sandro, who plays for Internacional.
Full story: The Times

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is hopeful of signing Manchester City striker Benjani and Hajduk Split forward Nikola Kalinic for a combined £11m.
Full story: The Sun

Birmingham are set to secure the loan signing of Arsenal defender Armand Traore. (The Independent)

The Blues have also been linked with Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel and Aston Villa's Craig Gardner. (The Independent)

Hull City are not prepared to meet Newcastle United's valuation of £4m for defender Habib Beye.
Full story: The Times

But Aston Villa are also keen on Beye and could launch a bid for the 31-year-old Senegal player.
Full story: The Sun

Villa will also battle it out with Inter Milan for Real Madrid's £16m-rated midfielder Wesley Sneijder.
Full story: DailyMail

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is also monitoring Portsmouth defensive duo Sylvain Distin and Sol Campbell. (The Independent)

Hull have made a £3m bid for Stoke midfielder Seyi Olofinjana. (Daily Mirror)

Portsmouth and England keeper David James has pledged his future to the south-coast club, despite interest from Tottenham.
Full story: The Sun

Leeds have slapped a £8m price tag on star midfielder Fabian Delph, who is wanted by Manchester City and Everton.
Full story: The Sun

Fulham are watching Kalmar FF midfielder Rasmus Elm and are preparing a £2.5m bid.
Full story: The Times

But Everton are also keen on the Swedish international midfielder and may outbid Fulham with £3m. (Daily Mirror)

Fulham have inquired about Sampdoria midfielder Daniele Dessena.
Full story: The Sun

Newcastle midfielder Geremi is keen on move to Turkish side Besiktas. (Daily Mail)

Lyon defender John Mensah has been offered to Sunderland and Portsmouth.
Full story: The Times

Wolves are preparing a bid for towering Rapid Vienna striker Stefan Maierholer. (Daily Mail)

Ipswich manager Roy Keane will make an improved £1m bid for Watford striker Tamas Priskin. (Daily Mirror)

Reading are planning a £2m bid for Doncaster centre-back Matt Mills. (Daily Mirror)

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Burnley manager Owen Coyle has revealed the Premier League new boys have only £16m to spend on new signings and player salaries this season. (DailyMirror)

Stoke boss Tony Pulis says the club's unfashionable image is frustrating him in his bid to sign better quality players. (DailyExpress)

Hibernian striker Derek Riordan spent a night in the cells after being refused entry to an Edinburgh nightclub. (Scottish Sun)

Midfielder Scott Brown, returning from injury, is unlikely to play from the start when Celtic visit Dinamo Moscow on Wednesday. (Times)

 

[zizou]

Originally Posted by DS 530s Finest

Did anyone catch the Arsenal/Atletico match? Or at least Arshavin's goals?

I don't understand how Wenger still won't spend money when one of his newest pieces is by far the best player on the team? Take him out of the game (See CL when he was ineligible) and Arsenal turns in to such a weaker squad.

i dunno if anyone really knows what's going on behind the scenes at arsenal. are they really cash strapped due to their debt for emirates stadium? wengerand the board say they aren't, but they're not convincing anyone.

for the record, they still made a nice run in the CL last season. in fact, i think they went deeper than they should have and just ran into a man united teamthat was just better. and that run included missing fabregas at some point. morseo than not having arshavin, that team just got hit with the injury bug bigtime, especially towards the end of the season.