If he was going to get regular first team action at Twente, I think this would be a very good idea for the rest of the season.
Any rumblings about Luis Gil from the US-U17? He was rumored a while back, but I haven't heard anything. He was supposedly going to sign with MLS, but the draft was today and he wasn't taken, so that's not happening.
Lacina Traore will not be transferring this January because of work permit issues. Arsenal will revisit the notion in the summer. His agent confirmed discussions with an Arsenal scout. http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Footbal...debayor_transfer_postponed_until_summer_.aspx
- Everton are set to make a bid for Senderos. - Arsenal and Real Madrid are competing to sign 18-year-old midfielder Sergio Canales from Racing Santander. - Stoke City have confirmed that they are interested in signing Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones. - The Gunners are also considering a move for Lazio striker Mauro Zarate - but he will cost £17m.
^ I'm sure it won't happen in January. Maybe in the summer. At this point, as usual, I don't see Wenger making any big moves.
- Spanish side Real Zaragoza have joined the chase for Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos. Bayern Munich, Cagliari and Atletico Madrid are also interested in the 23-year-old who wants to stay in the Premier League.
- Championship side Cardiff have begun talks over a new contract with highly rated Adam Matthews as Manchester United and Arsenal keep an eye on proceedings over the 17-year-old left-back.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...n-rated-Spain-Under-21-Cesar-Azpilicueta.html Arsenal eye £12million-rated Spain Under-21 full-back Cesar Azpilicueta Arsene Wenger's penchant for raiding La Liga for its brightest young talents looks set to continue this month with a swoop for Osasuna right-back Cesar Azpilicueta. The 20-year-old is highly rated among Spain's top clubs but, like Cesc Fabregas and Fran Merida before him, is thought to favour a move to Arsenal. However, a buyout clause of £12million could prove a stumbling block with Wenger only willing to offer half that figure for the Spain Under-21 international. Azpilicueta made his debut for Osasuna away to Real Madrid in 2007 and has gone on to make over 80 appearances for his hometown club. The player himself is aware of his growing reputation around Europe. 'I know of rumours linking me with other clubs, but I have yet to speak with anybody,' he said earlier this season. 'At the moment, I can only concentrate on working with Osasuna and progressing my football.' Azpilicueta fits the Arsenal mould of full-backs having been converted from a midfielder, the same path trodden by Ashley Cole and Gael Clichy. Arsenal hope their recent bond with Osasuna will stand in them in good stead should a move materialise, especially as Manchester City are also said to have registered their interest. Current Gunners striker Carlos Vela spent time on loan at the Spanish outfit in 2007. Arsenal are short of cover in the right-back position with Bacary Sagna the only recognised player for the position now Emmanuel Eboue has been converted to a midfield utility man.
- Arsene Wenger’s hunt for a new striker has reportedly led him to Croatia and Dinamo Zagreb forward Mario Mandzukic, rated at £9m.
