Arsenal linked to Borussia Dortmund playmaker Shinji Kagawa, though he is in the crosshairs of other Premiership teams as well, yet other teams don't have the former J-league manager (& champion) and Japanese national Ryo Miyaichi. Yann M'Vila talks cool for now.
Arsenal are not out of the Eden Hazard picture. The Lille starlet is seen as an option now that Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze has decided to sign a new long-term deal with his club. Hazard is also being pursued by Manchester's United and City as well as Chelsea. Bolton manager Owen Coyle is keen on keeping Japanese national Ryo Miyaichi for another season on loan. The 19-year old does not figure into Arsenal's immediate plans on the wing. Arsenal's Yann M'Vila saga continues but the team are looking for alternatives to the Rennes holding midfielder, especially towards Toulouse captain Etienne Capoue, 23. Nicklas Bendtner and Carlos Vela are on the market for new clubs with Arsenal looking to use their transfer fees to sign emerging Canadian winger Junior Hoilett, 21. Fulham are interested in bringing Andrey Arshavin back to the Premier League following his successful title run with Zenit St-Petersburg.
Arsenal linked to 27-year old Spanish striker Fernando Llorente. Could be a smokescreen in the RVP re-signing process. Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen has warned Tottenham they risk missing out to north London rivals Arsenal if they do not make a move for him soon. Fuck off, Vertonghen. On-again off-again Arsenal target Eden Hazard has reportedly chosen to sign with United, meaning United will abandon their bid for other Arsenal target, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa. Arsenal are set to make a £6million bid for Blackburn’s Steven N’Zonzi, reports the Mirror. West Ham and Big Fat Sam also interested in him. Sounds like a rubbish rumour to me. Arsenal continue to pursue Rennes midfield star Yann M'Vila but the process looks to be a stretched-out one for the summer. Arsenal also interested in Spanish holding midfielder/centre back Javi Martinez, currently with Bilbao. Yes, please.
After thoroughly basking himself in the free agent process, a-la $amir Nasri, midfielder Eden Hazard has chosen to sign with Chelsea, and can get fucked. Arsene Wenger is reportedly ready to mount a bid for Man City midfielder Nigel de Jong, 27, as he looks to add more steel to his Arsenal squad. Gross. Long-term Arsenal target Mathieu Valbuena, 27, will not leave Marseille this summer, he has confirmed. Yann M'Vila, strongly linked to Arsenal, still exists on the material plane, and takes up space. Most of our signings happened in July last year. Business hasn't really picked up, yet.
Manchester United are reportedly close to agreeing a £12m deal for Borussia Dortmund's 23-year-old midfielder Shinji Kagawa. United's hopes of signing Eden Hazard were dashed earlier this week when the midfielder signed with Chelsea, and Kagawa is seen as their second choice. Arsenal have also expressed interest in Kagawa. Rennes have told both Arsenal and Inter Milan they can forget about signing 21-year-old Yann M'Vila until after Euro 2012, with the want-away midfielder likely to attract more offers whilst in the shop window. Real Madrid sensation Joselu, 22, could start a transfer battle this summer with six Premier League clubs desperate for his signature.
North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in signing Sochaux midfielder Marvin Martin after the 24-year-old revealed he is ready to leave France. Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are monitoring Ukrainian Yevhen Konoplyanka, 22, the Dnipro playmaker.
Manchester United have signed Arsenal midfield target Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund for £12m. Arsenal dealings with Robin van Persie and Yann M'Vila are expected to pick back up after the conclusion of Euro 2012, though both are expected to sign. Arsenal are in talks with Anderlecht's Argentine midfielder Lucas Biglia, 26. However, they face stiff competition from Real Madrid. Turkish side Eskisehirspor want Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky, 31, despite him only recently signing a new deal at the Emirates. Arsenal could approach former Chelsea winger Salomon Kalou this summer. The 26-year old forward was released by the Blues at the end of the season after featuring in only 12 games. After enjoying a revitalizing season with Arsenal this past campaign, Mikel Arteta is set to sign a new, more lucrative contract with the Gunners as a reward.
Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Malaga's 22-year-old Venezuelan striker Salomon Rondon, who is reportedly valued at £20m by the Spanish side. Arsenal midfielder Oğuzhan Özyakup has passed a medical at Beşiktaş ahead of his move to the Turkish powerhouse.
Arsenal are ready to offer 28-year-old striker Marouane Chamakh to Montpellier in part-exchange for forward Olivier Giroud, 25. Italian side Napoli are favourites to land Arsenal centre-back Johan Djourou, 25, who has already attracted a bid of more than £8m, according to his agent. Liverpool, Dortmund, and Anzhi Makhachkala have all expressed interest in on-loan Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner, 24, who is unlikely to return to Sunderland or parent club Arsenal.
Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud, 25, who is extra tall, has been strongly linked to Arsenal this week, with the Montpellier president admitting our interest in him.
Arsenal target Yann M'Vila has made his interest in playing for Arsenal public, possibly as a leveraging tactic in the ongoing negotiations between Arsenal and his home club, Rennes. M'Vila is still in the thick of the Euro's and no announcements regarding his future will be made at least until the conclusion of the tournament. Arsenal striker and Danish national Nicklas Bendtner was fined €100,000 for flashing a Paddy Power advert on his underwear repeatedly during Denmark's game against Portugal at Euro 2012. Just for the sake of comparison, Porto's racist chants this past season drew a €25,000 fine from UEFA. Bendtner has been linked to Turkish side Galatasaray. Transfer talks between French champions Montpelier and Arsenal have moved quickly regarding striker Olivier Giroud, who looks set to join Arsenal on a new contract. Giroud, like most players involved in the European championships, won't comment on his future until the conclusion of the tournament and a holiday. Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie is taking time off from football following Holland's defeat at the Euro's. A decision on his future should be forthcoming.
Benfica are ready to reignite their interest in Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner, 24, after he starred for Denmark against Portugal.
Arsene Wenger has revealed he is "on the case" with Germany forward Marco Reus. Arsenal boss Wenger raved about Reus, 23, as he commentated on Germany v Greece for French TV.
Arsenal have broken-off talks with French side Rennes regarding midfielder Yann M'Vila, who's behaviour in recent months has caused manager Arsene Wenger to hesitate. Montpellier striker and Ligue 1 scoring leader Olivier Giroud has passed his medicals and signed with the Arsenal for approx. £13-million. Portuguese side Benfica are set to make an offer to Arsenal for Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner. Ligue 1 side Bastia have expressed interest in Arsenal defender Sebastian Squillaci who will be allowed to leave on a free transfer despite being under contract for another year. Arsenal winger Andrey Arshavin, who spent last season with Zenit St-Petersburg, is drawing interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Arsenal new boy Olivier Giroud has revealed that he turned down Chelsea's interest because he wasn't sure Roberto Di Matteo knew who he was. Real Sociedad are preparing an improved offer for Arsenal forward Carlos Vela, who is unlikely to return to the team following recent signings. Odd striker out Marouane Chamakh is set to leave Arsenal and join Montpellier on a deal separate from the Giroud signing. Arsenal are monitoring Atlético Madrid forward Adrián López Álvarez, though some sources indicate Arsenal have already put in a bid. Arsenal target Ibrahim Afellay will reportedly join Lille. Manchester City, predictably, are putting together a major bid for Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie.
Chelsea have taken back Yossi Benayoun after allowing him to spend the last season with Arsenal on loan. ******ham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle are lining up a bid for Crystal Palace youngster Reise Allassani. Arsenal are keen on Palmero goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano, 26. Arsenal and Tottenham target Samir Handanovic, 27, is not for sale this summer, according to Udinese's technical manager Andrea Carnevale. Paris St-Germain are interested in Arsenal skipper Robin Van Persie. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has dismissed reports that he is the top candidate to replace embattled French national coach Laurent Blanc. Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been called-up to the Great Britain Olympic team.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in Lyon and French national keeper Hugo Lloris, 25, for €16m, according to L'Equipe. Arsenal striker Joel Campbell is set to spend the upcoming season in La Liga with Real Betis. Contract talks with skipper Robin Van Persie will commence this week when the Dutchman returns from holiday. Juventus have had a €10m bid for Van Persie rejected, with an Arsenal board member stating that he is simply not for sale.
^ Lyon deny that we've made an approach. Malaga and Galatasary want Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner as the Denmark international closes in on a move away from the Emirates Stadium. Bendtner's agent Jesper Lynghus told Denmark newspaper bold.dk last month: "The interest is overwhelming, just as it should be after the way Nicklas performed at Euro 2012." Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has broken his silence over the future of captain Robin van Persie by vowing to keep the striker "at all costs". The two men are expected to talk over the phone this week as Van Persie continues to stall on a new three-year deal worth £130,000-per-week.
