Arsenal: July 2009 Archives

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists he does not necessarily need to strengthen his squad to be competitive next season.

Arsenal left-back Gael Clichy could miss the first game of the season at Everton as he continues to struggle with a back injury.

Arsene Wenger is weighing up a £30million move for Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi to add some steal to the Gunners side.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is in no hurry to add to his side despite the sale of Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure.

Patrick Viera is set to snub Spurs and make a shock return to Arsenal following a difficult time at Inter Milan.

Manchester City have signed Kolo Toure on a four-year deal after agreeing to pay Arsenal £16million for the defender.

Kolo Toure is on verge of signing for Manchester City from Arsenal after the Ivory Coast ace passed a medical.

Arsenal will replace Kolo Toure with Fulham's Brede Hangeland and Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson is fearful he could join the Gunners.

Arsenal youngster Havard Nordtveit will head to Germany for the season after agreeing to join Bundesliga side Nurenburg on loan.

Manchester City are close to agreeing a fee in the region of £16million for Arsenal defender Kolo Toure.

Nigel Clough is continuing to search for a new midfielder after opting against taking Arsenal youngster Mark Randall to Derby on loan.

Arsenal's Russian schemer Andrey Arshavin doesn't expect Manchester City to break the top four next season despite their big spending.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is weighing up a move for Roma's Montenegrin striker Mirko Vucinic to replace Emmanuel Adebayor.

Manchester City are closing in on a deal to sign Arsenal defender Kolo Toure after John Terry committed his future to Chelsea.

Fiorentina director of football Pantaleo Corvino will fly to London this week to try and finalise a deal for Emmanuel Eboue.

Manchester City could make another move for Arsenal defender Kolo Toure if they give up all hope of signing John Terry.

Emmanuel Adebayor says Arsenal were forced to sell him to Manchester City because they were desperate for the money.

Arsenal are reported to have joined the race to sign Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who is also wanted by Tottenham.

Ashley Cole has said that he would like Man City to push his Chelsea side next season and beat former club Arsenal to a top-four spot.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri should return from his broken leg within six weeks and not three months.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted defender Philippe Senderos has options to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer.

Arsenal are set to miss out on Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh who says talks with Sunderland are at an 'advanced stage'.

Lyon could scupper Arsenal's bid to sign Marouane Chamakh by offering the Bordeaux striker the chance to stay in France.

Arsenal have been rocked by the news Samir Nasri has broken his leg and will be out for two to three months.

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh says he doesn't think he will join Arsenal as several other clubs enter the race to sign him.

Arsene Wenger has admitted he feared Tomas Rosicky would never play again before his return in Arsenal's friendly with Barnet.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has denied he is close to replacing Emmanuel Adebayor following links with Bordeaux's Marouane Chamakh.

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has arrived in Manchester to tie up the loose ends of his proposed move to Manchester City.

Bordeaux chairman Jean-Louis Triaud has dismissed reports suggesting Arsenal have enquired about Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh.

Arsenal star Andrey Arshavin claims the Gunners can mount a serious challenge for the Champions League this season.

Bordeaux want £7million plus Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre in a swap deal for Moroccan hitman Marouane Chamakh.

Emmanuel Adebayor's move from Arsenal to Manchester City is edging closer after the striker was granted a work permit.

Emmanuel Adebayor has passed his medical at Manchester City and will complete a £25m switch once he receives a work permit.

Arsenal are set to make a £7million bid for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh, who says he would be interested in a move.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has confirmed talks are taking place over Emmanuel Adebayor but a deal has not been agreed as yet.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed his interest in Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh and could be ready to swoop.

Manchester City are reportedly in talks about a shock swoop for Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

Robin Van Persie says he is satisfied that his new contract at Arsenal gives him the respect he feels he deserves.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson insists that Brede Hangeland is not for sale despite rumours linking him with a move to Arsenal.

Arsenal are reported to be closing in on a £2.5million swoop for St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi.

Barcelona have said they are ready to make a move for Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas if they fail to land Franck Ribery.

Newcastle United defender Sebastien Bassong claims Arsenal have made an approach but are yet to make a formal bid for his services.

Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky, who has been out of action since January 2008, claims to be making good progress after his injury nightmare.

Arsenal are still in with a shout of landing Felipe Melo after Juventus claimed his move from Fiorentina had not been completed.

Arsenal have been boosted by the news Robin van Persie has signed a new long-term deal with the Gunners.

Fiorentina have admitted they would be willing to swap Brazilian midfielder Felipe Melo for Arsenal full-back Emmanuel Eboue.

Derby have confirmed their interest in Arsenal's Mark Randall and are hoping to wrap up a loan deal for the player.

Arsenal have been hit by an injury worry after striker Carlos Vela suffered an ankle knock playing for Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Midfielder Felipe Melo insists he does not want to move to Arsenal this summer because he is happy to stay in Italy with Fiorentina.

Emmanuel Adebayor's agent says he has no plans to quit Arsenal after Milan were linked with a swap deal involving Mathieu Flamini.

Fiorentina want Emmanuel Eboue as part of any potential deal taking the Brazil midfielder Felipe Melo to the Emirates.

Forward Robin van Persie is tipped to follow a host of Arsenal's youngsters by agreeing a new deal this summer.

Arsene Wenger is confident Emmanuel Adebayor will stay at Arsenal but will move for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh if he does leave.

Arsene Wenger is delighted that Jack Wilshere has signed a new long-term deal at Arsenal and claims his 'potential is huge'.

Jack Wilshere is the latest Arsenal starlet to sign a new long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium.

Alexander Hleb's agent has dismissed the prospect of the player returning to Arsenal this summer because he is happy at Barcelona.

Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis claims a salary cap would help make the Premier League financially stable for its clubs.

Arsenal have secured the future of Aaron Ramsey after the 18-year-old penned a new long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium.

William Gallas has ruled out a move away from Arsenal this summer and says he will stay for at least one more season.

Aston Villa are in the hunt to sign Arsenal central defender Philippe Senderos as a replacement for Martin Laursen.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists he does not necessarily need to strengthen his squad to be competitive next season.

Arsenal left-back Gael Clichy could miss the first game of the season at Everton as he continues to struggle with a back injury.

Arsene Wenger is weighing up a £30million move for Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi to add some steal to the Gunners side.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is in no hurry to add to his side despite the sale of Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure.

Patrick Viera is set to snub Spurs and make a shock return to Arsenal following a difficult time at Inter Milan.

Manchester City have signed Kolo Toure on a four-year deal after agreeing to pay Arsenal £16million for the defender.

Kolo Toure is on verge of signing for Manchester City from Arsenal after the Ivory Coast ace passed a medical.

Arsenal will replace Kolo Toure with Fulham's Brede Hangeland and Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson is fearful he could join the Gunners.

Arsenal youngster Havard Nordtveit will head to Germany for the season after agreeing to join Bundesliga side Nurenburg on loan.

Manchester City are close to agreeing a fee in the region of £16million for Arsenal defender Kolo Toure.

Nigel Clough is continuing to search for a new midfielder after opting against taking Arsenal youngster Mark Randall to Derby on loan.

Arsenal's Russian schemer Andrey Arshavin doesn't expect Manchester City to break the top four next season despite their big spending.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is weighing up a move for Roma's Montenegrin striker Mirko Vucinic to replace Emmanuel Adebayor.

Manchester City are closing in on a deal to sign Arsenal defender Kolo Toure after John Terry committed his future to Chelsea.

Fiorentina director of football Pantaleo Corvino will fly to London this week to try and finalise a deal for Emmanuel Eboue.

Manchester City could make another move for Arsenal defender Kolo Toure if they give up all hope of signing John Terry.

Emmanuel Adebayor says Arsenal were forced to sell him to Manchester City because they were desperate for the money.

Arsenal are reported to have joined the race to sign Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who is also wanted by Tottenham.

Ashley Cole has said that he would like Man City to push his Chelsea side next season and beat former club Arsenal to a top-four spot.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri should return from his broken leg within six weeks and not three months.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted defender Philippe Senderos has options to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer.

Arsenal are set to miss out on Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh who says talks with Sunderland are at an 'advanced stage'.

Lyon could scupper Arsenal's bid to sign Marouane Chamakh by offering the Bordeaux striker the chance to stay in France.

Arsenal have been rocked by the news Samir Nasri has broken his leg and will be out for two to three months.

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh says he doesn't think he will join Arsenal as several other clubs enter the race to sign him.