<span class="titolo">Wenger Still Weighing Up Mputu Decision</span></p> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'></p> <span class="sommario">Arsene Wenger says if he signs DR Congo striker Tresor Mputu it will be with a view to the longer-term.</span></p> If Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger decides to sign Tresor Mputu, the striker will arrive as a "project" player - which means he is being considered as a long-term investment rather than a short-term fix.</p> Mputu was top scorer in Africa's Champions League, and has scored five goals in 10 international appearances for the Democratic Republic of Congo.</p> He also impressed during a trial with Arsenal last month, and the club's official website reports that Wenger is considering adding the 20-year-old forward to the Gunners' squad.</p> However, the Frenchman does not expect Mputu to be ready for Premier League football until next season.</p> "He has qualities, but he has never played in Europe," said Wenger.</p> "In the middle of a season, to buy a guy from Congo and think he will give you something more is a little bit optimistic.</p> "Maybe we'll pursue it, but it will be on a six to seven-month plan, you know, you get the guy in to adapt, and then we'll see how well he does."</p> </div></p>
Would be an OK signing. Possibly a good replacement for Adebayor or RVP if either are injured. Alsoif he does go to the Gunners he has anotherAfrican(Adebayor) to help settle in.Also thinking back. Wasn't Fabregas a long term replacement and Wenger had no Direct plans for him for 2 seasons at least. And look where he is now lol.</p>
