No Melo to Arsenal? Morning dose of Arsenal News!!!

Good Morning gooners!!!

It got me all excited yesterday,which also prompted me to write an article suggesting that” Melo to Arsenal” deal may be on the verge of an outcome. Just a day after it was reported that Arsenal had begun talks about a swap deal involving Melo and Eboue, reports now suggest that Juventus have already signed the midfielder. Surely not a very good thing to hear early morning. Nothing is official yet, but reports and also Melo’s  Wikipedia profile seems to suggest that. If indeed true it might come as shock to Arsene Wenger who would have been a bit more hopeful after statements from Fiorentina director yesterday.  This saga is turning out to be “the transfer” .Its now had more twists and turns and  ups and downs than the stock markets in 2 weeks. Still not confirmed by Juventus officials or Fiorentina, but it would be a blow to Wenger if it were to happen.Also with some reports suggesting that Wenger might actually offer Senderos and Eboue both has got me a bit worried. Its never a good deal to have two players leaving to bring in one . Not only does it reduce the squad size, it also leaves us with players playing bits-pieces role to fill up the gaps. In other news Brede Hangeland’s future still hangs in the balance after he rejected a new deal at Fulham. Aston Villa and Arsenal are interested in the defender as Wenger aims to improve the backline.Meanwhile Ivan Gazidiz, Arsenal’s Chief Executive, has said that the side needs to win a trophy this season, saying its high time and that a top four finish is not sufficient.He means business.Well good to hear that.Moving on… Lachter is one helluva guy….. Arshavin’s agent ( or former agent ) has rubbished reports that he spoke about Arshavin to Barcelona and that he continues to represent the player even after it was suggested that Arshavin might have asked him not to. The guy just can’t keep his trap shut.Anyways Arshavin was seen to have a good time at training yesterday after Arsenal released pictures of the 1^st training session.It was good to see Rosicky, Dudu and Vermaelen all part of the group. Seeing that and hoping that we don’t sell more than one player, it seems we do have enough depth in our squad and can really challenge for all titles in the coming season.

 

So who should Wenger really go for? If he’s missed out on Melo , should it be Cana or Matuidi or someone else ? Have your say ..…

Also I have decided not to get too excited about a transfer too soon, seem to jinx it everytime.And before i sign off, a rare headline in news today : “Real Madrid priced out of a move for Xabi Alonso” … Certainly don’t see Real Madrid and “priced out” in the same line very often…

 

Well that’s all I have now, have to get back to work !!

 

 

More updates on the transfers as and when it progresses.

 

Cheers  🙂

Arsenal go a step further in Melo’s pursuit.

The much talked about,rumoured,debated transfer saga may have moved a step closer to a fruitful end. Certainly the voices coming from Fiorentina  suggest that. Last week rumours about a proposed swap deal , involving Eboue and Melo surfaced. Its become quite clear that Arsenal are not keen on paying the £21m asking price for the midfielder. Also the fact that Fiorentina are keen on strengthening their back line might just prompt the club to wrap up a swap deal soon. It works for Arsenal since Eboue has become surplus with the arrival of Thomas Vermaelen and Kolo Toure/Djourou capable of playing in the right back position. Also according to a poll on my blog and reading articles on other blogs I feel the fans wouldn’t mind Eboue leaving us.

The Serie A based club’s sporting director revealed ,in an interview  “ Arsenal have made us a proposal for Melo and Wenger wants to speak again with me. I haven’t one preclusion because I could also obtain an interesting part-ownership, so I don’t exclude anything, There is not one club that has offered the amount established in the buyout clause and there aren’t any meetings scheduled. I have no objection also because Eboue seems a valid swap.” , Corvino said.  

With Wenger looking to bring wrap up his transfer dealings before pre-season fixtures , it would not be surprising to hear Melo being presented as an Arsenal player in a week or so.  The robust midfielder would add the much needed strength in the midfield and help the back 4  and allow the creative Fabregas to go forward more often. It does have the makings of a good deal for Wenger but fearing the worst , an injury to Bacary Sagna could expose the shortage of a specialist right back among our ranks. I’m sure Wenger , like always would have looked into all these things and only then thought of making a move. “In Arsene We Trust”. Lets hope Wenger gets the man he is looking for and is able to propel Arsenal to the top. I for one will miss Eboue if the deal goes through because he’s one player who always gave his 100% when on field . One more thing for sure ,  we’ll miss his weird/funny goal celebrations if he leaves us.

More about the deal as an when it progresses.

Cheers ! 🙂

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