Source:
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...5364913,00.html

Udinese defender Cristian Zapata has claimed Arsenal are among the clubs interested in acquiring his services this summer.

Did gibbs just scored 2 goals for Eng U21?

CESC: YOU'LL WIN NOTHING WITHOUT RONNIE

Cesc Fabregas has branded Manchester United a one-man team who will struggle without Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Arsenal star says it was all down to Ronaldo that the Premier League crown went to Old Trafford for the past two years.

And Fabregas says he is delighted the Portuguese winger has left for Spain – because United will be nowhere near as strong without him.

Sir Alex Ferguson has led his side to three successive Premier League crowns having assembled what he claims is perhaps his strongest-ever squad.

The likes of Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs and Nemanja Vidic may have starred in the domestic game.

But Fabregas has effectively written off their contribution by insisting that without Ronaldo those titles might not have been collected.

He said: “Ronaldo won the last two leagues on his own.

“He is such a good player and very difficult to stop.

“The truth is it is a big piece of luck for the rest of us that he has gone.

“It will be one problem less for us to deal with next season.

“We had our ups and downs on the pitch but I got on well with him and I am sure he will do big things next season alongside Kaka.”

Two years ago Ronaldo was unstoppable at home and in Europe as he struck 42 goals to inspire United’s Champions League and Premier League double.

An ankle injury meant he missed the start of last season but on his return the winger was just as devastating with a further 25 goals.

But Ferguson will resist suggestions it was Ronaldo and not his entire squad who were responsible for the club maintaining their dominance of the domestic game and going all the way to the Champions League Final again.

What is clear is the sale of the £80m superstar has not only weakened the United squad – it has also galvanised their rivals for top spot.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea all know that Ferguson will struggle to replace not only the goals but also the overall threat of his main man.

And that has given extra hope to all those rivals that this could be the ideal time to wrestle the title away from Old Trafford.

Fabregas himself is looking forward to leading the Arsenal challenge and is shrugging off talk of a move to Spain.

The Spanish international has been linked with a move to former club Barcelona after going another season without a trophy at the Emirates.

But he insists he does not want to quit the club and instead is determined to captain the Gunners to the Premier League title.

Yet there was still the hint that he would not turn down a move to the Nou Camp should one of his heroes, Pep Guardiola, come in with a bid.

Fabregas said: “I am happy at Arsenal and I want to win titles there. But these things are not necessarily up to me.

“I am happy that we made it to the Champions League semi-finals and in general things went well.

“But we lacked something to reach the finals and in football if you don’t win things then you are not valued.

“I want to win titles with Arsenal but if Guardiola called me it would be different. I would be delighted to go.”

Fabregas even dismissed claims he would not get in the team because of the presence of Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.

He said: “We have played together for Spain before so there is room for it to work.”

Fabregas is also flattered by interest from Milan.

He said: “It is a source of pride that a club with such a history takes an interest. It is a club that’s interested me since I was very young.”


http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/8...without-Ronnie/


WENGER'S URGED TO SNAP UP YAYA

CESC FABREGAS has urged boss Arsene Wenger to sign Barcelona’s Yaya Toure.

The brother of defender Kolo Toure could be available this summer after contract talks at the Nou Camp broke down.

Yaya, who was linked with a move to Arsenal last season, is one of Barca’s lowest paid outfield stars despite being the hero of their Treble-winning season filling in at centre-half.

And Fabregas said: “We are used to having someone like Patrick Vieira, Gilberto Silva or Mathieu Flamini in the middle of the pitch.

“It is true that without someone like that we have been slightly unbalanced and weakened in such an important position. It is a position that is undervalued but it is so important, especially for teams like ours that attack so much.

“When you have the ball it is so important to have that guarantee that there is someone behind you covering you.”

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/8...o-snap-up-Yaya/

Arsenal's Robin van Persie attracts Manchester United interest

Manchester United have been linked with a £20 million move for Arsenal forward Robin van Persie.

According to the Sun, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is a big fan of the 26-year-old Holland international and has been monitoring his situation at the Emirates, where he is yet to commit to a new contract.

Arsenal have reportedly tabled an improved deal of £80,000 a week, but Van Persie has still stalled, claiming he is more concerned with winning silverware than boosting his bank balance.

Recently, Van Persie said: "In the last four years I've won only one prize, the FA Cup, and that is too little. I want more.

"Financially the offer is fine but that is not everything to me. It's about my ambition and how that can be fulfilled."

Van Persie was signed by Arsene Wenger five years ago but, due to a run of unfortunate injuries, the Dutchman has made just 79 league starts in that period.

This, however, has not stopped the striker from being regarded as one of the most technically gifted players in the Premier League, nor has it prevented Ferguson from casting coveting eyes.

Reports suggest United are not the only club keeping tabs on Van Persie, with Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho interested in making a bid.

A Dutch source is quoted in the Sun as saying: "Robin loves it at Arsenal but he is getting to the age when he wants to win things.

"He knows that there are clubs interested in him and is waiting to see what happens."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/...d-interest.html

WENG’S £40M RIB BID

ARSENAL have entered the race to land French ace Franck Ribery – for a club record £40million.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger believes he is now close to -pulling off one of the transfer coups of the summer and -winning the race to sign the Bayern Munich winger.


Until the last couple of weeks Ribery, 26, was destined for one of EuropeÌs giants Ò with Man United, Barcelona and Real Madrid all in the hunt.


But despite the huge interest and several offers of around £30m, Bayern stubbornly refused to sell for anything less than £40m.


And that suddenly left Arsenal in pole position, even though Wenger has long made it clear he cannot compete with his rivals when it comes to buying the biggest names in the game.Ü


Yet an offer of £30m Ò plus £10m-rated Danish hitman Nicklas Bendtner to make up the difference Ò appears to have struck a chord with new Bayern coach Louis van Gaal.


The Dutchman has made it clear he does not want unsettled players at the club Ò and reckons that ArsenalÌs cash-and-player deal represents good business for the Bundesliga boys.


Manchester City are the only other club still monitoring developments but Ribery has told the big-spending Premier League outfit he wants Champions League football next term.


It is that, combined with the strong French connection at the Emirates, which is convincing Ribery his future lies with the north London club.


Wenger has been desperate to keep the negotiations under wraps to avoid alerting United or Barca.Ü


A four-year trophy drought, their poor showing in the Premier League last term and the need to prove to Cesc Fabregas and Co they will be challenging for the top honoursÜ means that Arsenal mean business.


And our source close to ArsenalÌs top brass confirmed: ÏRibery was on the agenda at a recent board meeting Ò and it could even be a done deal by now. WeÌre very optimistic.Ó



http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/8...-s-40m-Rib-bid/


Good news?

This post has been edited by solstice818: Jun 28 2009, 05:01 PM

Melo just signed a new one-year deal...

William Gallas vows to walk away from Arsenal next summer unless he is allowed to leave now

William Gallas last night vowed to walk away from Arsenal for nothing next summer unless he is allowed to leave now.

The defender, axed as skipper by boss Arsene Wenger last season for blasting his team-mates, looked to have learned his lesson as he buckled down for the second half of the campaign.

But he has now told Wenger there is no way he will sign another contract when his current deal runs out in 12 months’ time.

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho is interested in Gallas and the centre-back will attempt to force through a £5million move – leaving Wenger with a defensive headache.

Mourinho reluctantly sold Gallas to Arsenal as part of the deal to bring Ashley Cole to Chelsea 2005.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/200...15875-21487592/

Bro... where is my name now?



This post has been edited by solstice818: Jul 6 2009, 12:06 AM

I saw Arshavin

Quite surprised too but atm, I dont think there is any club willing to offer that much of money for Adebayor.Nevertheless, is a great piece of business imho. Bought 3m, sold 25m...Great deal.

The reason behind why he stalled on....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...ge-demands.html

He is so greedy , eh? From 80k per week salary, he demands 170k/week...

Nah, wasn't talking about loyalty.. Is just that he delayed his transfer to City because of money.He actually wanted 170k/week...


Off Topic:
Anyway, got something to show you...

Yea...Our pre-season started at Switzerland and he went to hotel to visit the lads.

Too bad it isnt Cesc taking photo with him eh?If it is, I bet you will be drooling... --->





Anyway, goal.com, on the other hand, said that manu rejected a move for Adebayor...

http://goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009/07/...o-sign-arsenals

Yes it is...but ...Nah...Kaka91 interested in the guy beside him...

This post has been edited by solstice818: Jul 16 2009, 03:35 PM

Haha... Damn...I can't stop laughing...


Yea...It is Roger Federer...I just posted it to kacau kaka91

Wow..Adebayor want 2m from Arsenal.

Alexander Hleb's Arsenal regret: I should never have left the Gunners - I'd die for Wenger

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/...die-Wenger.html

How can you get Melo when he already signed for Juventus?

but he will be a great tackler... probably gonna make someone injured when the season starts...An asset...

I know who's on your list of breaking legs...Adebayor 1st eh?

At least he tackles better than Lucas...Lucas cant even make a tackle.