Arsenal: January 2009 Archives

West Ham defended excellently to come away with a point on another frustrating day for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium.

Matthew Upson has ruled out leaving West Ham for Arsenal because he is enjoying playing under Gianfranco Zola too much.

Arsene Wenger may ring the changes for the visit of West Ham with Kolo Toure pushing for a start but Mikael Silvestre is out.

Arsenal have moved closer to signing Zenit St Petersburg playmaker Andrei Arshavin after being granted a work permit.

Arsene Wenger says a deal to sign Andrei Arshavin is 90 percent done, but is still not sure whether Arsenal will land him.

Everton looked to have the points wrapped up but Robin Van Persie blasted home in injury time to give Arsenal a 1-1 draw at Goodison.

Zenit St Petersburg have told Arsenal they will accept a bid of £15 million for Russia's Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin.

Gael Clichy is back from suspension while Emmanuel Adebayor, Denilson, Abou Diaby and Manuel Almunia should all return to face Everton.

Arsene Wenger has not made a bid for Man City ace Micah Richards and insisted a fee for Andrei Arshavin has not been agreed.

Andrei Arshavin's move to Arsenal has moved a major step closer after Zenit St Petersburg said they had agreed a fee with the Gunners.

Andrei Arshavin says he is still waiting to hear whether Zenit St Petersburg will allow him to join Arsenal.

Manchester City defender Micah Richards has played down rumours linking with him Arsenal and insists he is happy at Eastlands.

Zenit St Petersburg have told Arsenal to match their valuation of Andrei Arshavin or the deal is off with other clubs waiting to swoop.

Arsenal youngster Nicklas Bendtner has turned down the opportunity to join German high flyers Hoffenheim.

Zenit St Petersburg have hinted that a deal for Andrei Arshavin to join Arsenal will go through in the next 48 hours.

Cardiff City's Joe Ledley says he is putting speculation about West Ham and Arsenal battling for his signature to the back of his mind.

Andrei Arshavin says he believes that Arsenal are now his club and has pleaded with Zenit St Petersburg to lower their valuation.

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has vowed to return to action before the end of the season after a year on the treatment table.

Zenit St Petersburg have hinted they are ready to meet Arsenal halfway in an attempt to finally agree a deal for Andrei Arshavin.

Robin van Persie has told his Arsenal team-mates they will have to match Cardiff's work-rate if they are to knock them out of the Cup.

Andrei Arshavin's agent says the 'unacceptable fee' that Zenit St Petersburg are asking for is holding up his move to Arsenal.

Tomas Rosicky says he is hopeful of returning to the Arsenal first-team in the near future after over a year out of action.

Its understood that Arsenal and Zenit St Petersburg officials will meet on Tuesday to finalise a deal for Russian star Andrei Arshavin.

Andrei Arshavin's agent has claimed that a deal to take the Russian superstar to Arsenal should be concluded next week.

Arsenal left it late but struck twice in the last eight minutes to secure the three points and keep pace with the sides above them.

Alex Song will be given a late fitness test on a thigh problem ahead of Arsenal's clash with Hull City at the KC Stadium on Saturday.

Arsene Wenger is set to offer West Ham £12million plus striker Nicklas Bendtner in an attempt to re-sign Matthew Upson.

Arsene Wenger has said that the return to fitness of four of his star players will be like a quartet of new signings.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is still confident of wrapping up a deal for Andrei Arshavin before the transfer window closes.

AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has dropped a big hint he is still in the hunt for Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

Arsenal have apparently told Kolo Toure that he will have to forget about a move to Manchester City at least until the summer.

Arsenal's second bid of £12m for Zenit St Petersburg's star Andrei Arshavin is set to be rejected but a move could happen next week.

Andrei Arshavin has dropped a big hint he wants to join Arsenal by claiming Zenit St Petersburg's style mirrors that of the Gunners.

Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has admitted he is trying to 'forget about football' as he recovers from his serious knee injury.

Arsenal are keen on highly-rated Boca Juniors midfielder Sebastian Battaglia as the Andrei Arshavin deal looks in doubt.

Kevin Davies has accused the Arsenal players of screaming in an attempt to con the referee and says their antics are embarrassing.

Arsenal might have to double their rejected offer of £10m for Russia star Andrei Arshavin despite being the only side to bid for him.

Nicklas Bendtner came off the bench to score a late winner as Arsenal made hard work of beating an injury-hit Bolton Wanderers side.

Arsene Wenger has blasted reports suggesting Kolo Toure could be signing for Manchester City and says no-one is leaving Arsenal.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hinted that talks are progressing nicely with Zenit St Petersburg over a deal for Andrei Arshavin.

Emmanuel Adebayor has said he is refusing to give up on Arsenal's title dream despite being 10 points adrift of Liverpool.

Arsenal's attempts to sign Russian star Andrey Arshavin have been thrown into doubt by Zenit St Petersburg's cash demands

Emmanuel Eboue has dismissed rumours linking him with Inter Milan and insists he is happy at Arsenal.

Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure is flattered by interest from Man City and Arsenal but wants to stay at the Nou Camp.

Arsene Wenger maybe forced to lose striker Nicklas Bendtner if he wants to tempt West Ham to part with Matthew Upson

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is tipping Jack Wilshere for a big future at the club after he signed a new three-year contract.

Arsene Wenger is once again being linked with a £20m move for Russian star Andrei Arshavin as he looks for 'special class' players.

Arsenal are taking England star Theo Walcott for granted after stalling over a new deal, according to reports.

Arsene Wenger has stressed Arsenal do not have the financial muscle to spend "ridiculous amounts" on January signings.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has insisted he is not in the market to sign Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given.

Peter Hill-Wood has cast doubt on Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's attempts to sign Andrei Arshavin from Zenit St Petersburg.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has admitted the club will not be looking to invest heavily during the January transfer window.

Defender Kolo Toure has been told by Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood that his transfer request has been rejected.

West Ham defended excellently to come away with a point on another frustrating day for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium.

Matthew Upson has ruled out leaving West Ham for Arsenal because he is enjoying playing under Gianfranco Zola too much.

Arsene Wenger may ring the changes for the visit of West Ham with Kolo Toure pushing for a start but Mikael Silvestre is out.

Arsenal have moved closer to signing Zenit St Petersburg playmaker Andrei Arshavin after being granted a work permit.

Arsene Wenger says a deal to sign Andrei Arshavin is 90 percent done, but is still not sure whether Arsenal will land him.

Everton looked to have the points wrapped up but Robin Van Persie blasted home in injury time to give Arsenal a 1-1 draw at Goodison.

Zenit St Petersburg have told Arsenal they will accept a bid of £15 million for Russia's Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin.

Gael Clichy is back from suspension while Emmanuel Adebayor, Denilson, Abou Diaby and Manuel Almunia should all return to face Everton.

Arsene Wenger has not made a bid for Man City ace Micah Richards and insisted a fee for Andrei Arshavin has not been agreed.

Andrei Arshavin's move to Arsenal has moved a major step closer after Zenit St Petersburg said they had agreed a fee with the Gunners.

Andrei Arshavin says he is still waiting to hear whether Zenit St Petersburg will allow him to join Arsenal.

Manchester City defender Micah Richards has played down rumours linking with him Arsenal and insists he is happy at Eastlands.