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Man Utd Bid For Nasri Two Weeks Ago

phil — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:58:46 +0000

There’s a piece co-authored by Jeremy Wilson in The Independent about Samir Nasri’s situation.

While Wenger has said that he would not allow a repeat of Flamini‘s departure, it is understood that he has not ruled out making Nasri stay for another year.

(Flamini left on a free after allowing his contract to expire. Nasri has one year left.)

What’s interesting is that Wilson mentions (and he repeated on Twitter today) that the bid from Man Utd was lodged two weeks ago. That’s a long time to leave twenty million on the table.

Ricky Alvarez a “bullet dodged” for Arsenal

Tim Payton on Arsenal’s Predicament

phil — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:51:19 +0000

Interesting piece from The Independent. In a nutshell, Arsenal chose a self-sustaining business model, which sounds very sensible but puts them at a disadvantage to many other clubs.

It is a precarious arrangement that relies ever more on manager Arsène Wenger to secure top fees for players no longer at their peak, while continuing to unearth and develop superstars and persuade them to stay.

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Ricky Alvarez a “bullet dodged” for Arsenal

phil — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:36:53 +0000

Jonathan Wilson, the mild-mannered author of Inverting the Pyramid and An Anatomy of England, isn’t pulling his punches with his tweets about Ricky Alvarez:

Aussie Dan (@ArgentinaFW)’s Inter source (TM) says Ricky Alvarez close to joining them. Bullet dodged for Arsenal, frankly.

And

Ricky Alvarez apparently on his way to Inter for E12-14m. He was being touted around for 2.5m in March-April. The hype around him is absurd

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Gervinho is Heading to Arsenal

Arsène Wenger’s Bubble May Be About To Burst

phil — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:44:40 +0000

It will be sorry times for Arsenal fans if Mark Ogden’s doomsday scenario comes to pass:

Yet the likely exit of Samir Nasri to Manchester United, who are expected to confirm their interest in the Frenchman this week, combined with speculation that Andrei Arshavin and Robin van Persie are also growing disillusioned…

This, of course, is in addition to the likely exits of Gael Clichy and Cesc Fabregas.

Wenger would be left with a huge pot of cash to spend, but it’s impossible to lose-and-replace five first-teamers and stay competitive. Remember there is a significant amount of boardroom disruption going on as well, which can trickle down to destabilize the team.

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Gervinho is Heading to Arsenal

phil — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:54:54 +0000

Huzzah! On this first day in July in the year of our Lord 2011, let it be known that Arsene Wenger has moved to address one of the weaknesses in his side!

Gervinho currently plays for Lille and the Ivory Coast, but appears to be heading to Arsenal. Quotes from The Guardian:

I’m going there to play, not to be on the bench. Arsenal love the game and I love teams that love the game.

RVP, you have been warned!

Also see The Gooner for more quotes and the obligatory make-them-look-brilliant video highlights.

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