Krisztián Glénmeth wrote:Wilshere will be a Manchester City player this time next month.
I'd reject a bid of £80 million.
Krisztián Glénmeth wrote:Wilshere will be a Manchester City player this time next month.
Skysports.com understands that Arsenal and Sunderland target Marouane Chamakh is in London.
The Moroccan international has been left fuming by Bordeaux's decision to reject bids from the Premier League duo.
Sunderland's offer was understood to have matched or been very close to Bordeaux's valuation of the player, but their coach Laurent Blanc stated he was too good to join the North East club.
Now Arsenal have come in for the 25-year-old - but their bid has been rejected.
Arsenal are understood to have offered just £5million, an offer president Jean-Louis Triaud has branded 'ridiculous' as the club are believed to be looking for at least double that figure.
"What Wenger proposes is not decent," he stated.
But now events have taken a fresh turn as Chamakh missed Bordeaux's clash with Villarreal on Sunday.
Blanc confirmed he was informed by the player he could not play, saying: "I received a phone call on Saturday evening. He told me he was sick and I am forced to believe it."
Despite Chamakh missing the match, it now transpires he is in England as he looks to try and push through a move to the Premier League.
Anger
And Chamakh shows no signs of relenting over his stance as he launched a fresh attack on Bordeaux.
"I am angry, I am disgusted and I do not understand why they have done that," he told L'Equipe when asked about Arsenal's offer being rejected.
"One thing is certain, I will not be signing a new contract - if they will not let me go now, I will leave for free.
"If a solution cannot be found quickly, everyone will lose. Frankly I really do not want to start the season with Bordeaux."
Chamakh is infuriated that neither Sunderland or Arsenal can agree terms with Bordeaux.
"Already I am told that Sunderland is not the club for me," he continued.
"But since when does a club chose the future of a player? Then my bosses tell me they will let me go to one of the 'Big Four' like Arsenal.
"And then when an offer comes in, it is refused because they want a bigger fee as I have one-year left on my contract.
"Everything is being done to prevent my move, I do not understand given how much service I have given to Bordeaux.
"Joining Arsenal is my dream. My agents are in talks with Arsenal and I really hope it will go off smoothly. I don't want to start a trail of strength with my officials."
My agents are in talks with Arsenal and I really hope it will go off smoothly. I don't want to start a trail of strength with my officials.
Fran Merida has exclusively revealed to skysports.com that he will soon be holding talks regarding his future at Arsenal and that he is determined to enjoy a more elevated status in Arsene Wenger's first team.
The Catalan midfielder, who joined Arsenal from Barcelona in the summer of 2006, featured in both games of the Gunners' successful Emirates Cup campaign and grabbed an assist when releasing Eduardo with a fine pass in Sunday's 3-0 win over Rangers.
Merida has largely been restricted to Carling Cup outings in his Arsenal career to date and spent a spell on loan with Real Sociedad in 2008, making 14 appearances in the Segunda Division.
The 19-year-old is unsure as to whether he will be heading out on loan once more but appears content to build on his encouraging performances at the weekend and push for recognition under Wenger in North London.
Future
"I don't know anything about my future right now," Merida told skysports.com.
"I am just training with the first team and I had the chance to play the Emirates Cup. In the next days we will see what is going on.
"It is fantastic, I have just got back to London last Friday and I did not expect it at all. It is good news and I really enjoyed it."
Merida followed in the footsteps of Cesc Fabregas when swapping Barcelona for London as a talented 16-year-old but his own progression through the Arsenal ranks has been more leisurely than his illustrious contemporary's.
Progress
The attacking midfielder appeared twice as a substitute in the second half of the last Premier League season though, enjoying outings against West Brom and Portsmouth, and hopes to further impress Wenger in the coming campaign.
"I think a success would be to push up in the first team, get some more chances and progress," Merida added. "That is all I can do and I will try my best.
"All the time I have been here I have really enjoyed it because of the kind of football we play and the dressing room, the people around, everyone is nice, so all the time I have been here I have enjoyed it."
Ray Parlour wrote:Really? He's been loyal to Bordeaux for many seasons and now wans a chance to further his career. Can it be that bad? The stumbling block is obviously the fee. Since Bordeaux have seen how much we received from sales they are obviously going to escalate the price?
Ray Parlour wrote:
Well if we continue with this 4-3-3 system he has, Rosicky, Nasri, Diaby and Ramsey all ahead of him so I'm not really sure of these first-team outings he's requesting.
Stimulus Package wrote:Ray Parlour wrote:Really? He's been loyal to Bordeaux for many seasons and now wans a chance to further his career. Can it be that bad? The stumbling block is obviously the fee. Since Bordeaux have seen how much we received from sales they are obviously going to escalate the price?
It isn't the desire to move and further his career, most players feel that, it's the 'fuck Bordeaux, after all I've done for them they can either sell me on the cheap or watch me leave for nothing in a year' stuff. Without Bordeaux he'd never have got to the point where a club like Arsenal were interested, but instead of recognising the mutually beneficial relationship he has enjoyed with his club, he's seeking to shit all over that so he can sit on the bench at a wealthier club.
Yes, to me that says he's ego-driven, a wanker, disloyal and that if he goes to Arsenal and is any kind of success then he'll leave at the first opportunity.
debaser wrote:Ray Parlour wrote:
Well if we continue with this 4-3-3 system he has, Rosicky, Nasri, Diaby and Ramsey all ahead of him so I'm not really sure of these first-team outings he's requesting.
When Rosicky and Diaby have been ruled out for a few months with recurrence of injuries, he'll be competing with Ramsey to be Nasri's backup..
Ray Parlour wrote:Well we shall see. I'm not sure what his squad status will be if he does join but I'm liking the fact he seems passionate to join us.
I remember there being a similar case when we wanted Sagna from Auxerre . They were complicating the situation and all he wanted to do was just join us. Infact when Real Madrid came snooping this summer he told them where to stick it straight away so I'm not sure if I fully agree with your opinion.
Ray Parlour wrote:Stimulus Package wrote:Ray Parlour wrote:Really? He's been loyal to Bordeaux for many seasons and now wans a chance to further his career. Can it be that bad? The stumbling block is obviously the fee. Since Bordeaux have seen how much we received from sales they are obviously going to escalate the price?
It isn't the desire to move and further his career, most players feel that, it's the 'fuck Bordeaux, after all I've done for them they can either sell me on the cheap or watch me leave for nothing in a year' stuff. Without Bordeaux he'd never have got to the point where a club like Arsenal were interested, but instead of recognising the mutually beneficial relationship he has enjoyed with his club, he's seeking to shit all over that so he can sit on the bench at a wealthier club.
Yes, to me that says he's ego-driven, a wanker, disloyal and that if he goes to Arsenal and is any kind of success then he'll leave at the first opportunity.
Well we shall see. I'm not sure what his squad status will be if he does join but I'm liking the fact he seems passionate to join us.
I remember there being a similar case when we wanted Sagna from Auxerre . They were complicating the situation and all he wanted to do was just join us. Infact when Real Madrid came snooping this summer he told them where to stick it straight away so I'm not sure if I fully agree with your opinion.
Ray Parlour wrote:debaser wrote:Ray Parlour wrote:
Well if we continue with this 4-3-3 system he has, Rosicky, Nasri, Diaby and Ramsey all ahead of him so I'm not really sure of these first-team outings he's requesting.
When Rosicky and Diaby have been ruled out for a few months with recurrence of injuries, he'll be competing with Ramsey to be Nasri's backup..
Don't say that.
Rosicky is being treated with care at the moment and has been given a lot of time to get back to full fitness.
Couldn't really careabout that lankky buffoon
Ray Parlour wrote:http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5384075,00.html
TM wrote:Ray Parlour wrote:http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5384075,00.html
"I Have seen the quotes"
Like I said paper talk, RM never made contact with the player nor Arsenal. A RB is the last position we need to strengthen.
It doesn't but I don't believe Real Madrid were ever seriously involved with trying to get Sagna. Also you have to remember that it was under Perez that we were reportedly after Maicon.Each president has his own agenda and plans allthough personally I didn't believe in those Maicon stories. I think it was more of a plot to raise money or profile for Maicon.21GunnerSalute wrote:TM wrote:Ray Parlour wrote:http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5384075,00.html
"I Have seen the quotes"
Like I said paper talk, RM never made contact with the player nor Arsenal. A RB is the last position we need to strengthen.
How would that explain your repeated flirting with Maicon's agent. A player who plays in exact same position as Sagna.
21GunnerSalute wrote:TM wrote:Ray Parlour wrote:http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5384075,00.html
"I Have seen the quotes"
Like I said paper talk, RM never made contact with the player nor Arsenal. A RB is the last position we need to strengthen.
How would that explain your repeated flirting with Maicon's agent. A player who plays in exact same position as Sagna.
Ray Parlour wrote:Fran Merida has exclusively revealed to skysports.com that he will soon be holding talks regarding his future at Arsenal and that he is determined to enjoy a more elevated status in Arsene Wenger's first team.
The Catalan midfielder, who joined Arsenal from Barcelona in the summer of 2006, featured in both games of the Gunners' successful Emirates Cup campaign and grabbed an assist when releasing Eduardo with a fine pass in Sunday's 3-0 win over Rangers.
Merida has largely been restricted to Carling Cup outings in his Arsenal career to date and spent a spell on loan with Real Sociedad in 2008, making 14 appearances in the Segunda Division.
The 19-year-old is unsure as to whether he will be heading out on loan once more but appears content to build on his encouraging performances at the weekend and push for recognition under Wenger in North London.
Future
"I don't know anything about my future right now," Merida told skysports.com.
"I am just training with the first team and I had the chance to play the Emirates Cup. In the next days we will see what is going on.
"It is fantastic, I have just got back to London last Friday and I did not expect it at all. It is good news and I really enjoyed it."
Merida followed in the footsteps of Cesc Fabregas when swapping Barcelona for London as a talented 16-year-old but his own progression through the Arsenal ranks has been more leisurely than his illustrious contemporary's.
Progress
The attacking midfielder appeared twice as a substitute in the second half of the last Premier League season though, enjoying outings against West Brom and Portsmouth, and hopes to further impress Wenger in the coming campaign.
"I think a success would be to push up in the first team, get some more chances and progress," Merida added. "That is all I can do and I will try my best.
"All the time I have been here I have really enjoyed it because of the kind of football we play and the dressing room, the people around, everyone is nice, so all the time I have been here I have enjoyed it."
Well if we continue with this 4-3-3 system he has, Rosicky, Nasri, Diaby and Ramsey all ahead of him so I'm not really sure of these first-team outings he's requesting.
TheCrazy58 wrote:We are linked with Kalou again.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2569780/Kalou-will-do-for-Arsene.html
Hm don't know what to make of this. Either this is a smokescreen/leverage for Chamakh or vice versa. We've already got Arshavin, Rosicky, Nasri and Traore who can play on the left so I hardly think we'd be adding to that.
Also, Bordeaux want £15mil for Chamakh. Sod that.
kas wrote:Maybe better this season considering there's a gap for backup attacking midfielder...so if he's better than Jonathan dos Santos, he'd probably be getting his chance in America right now.
Sgoater1 wrote:TheCrazy58 wrote:We are linked with Kalou again.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2569780/Kalou-will-do-for-Arsene.html
Hm don't know what to make of this. Either this is a smokescreen/leverage for Chamakh or vice versa. We've already got Arshavin, Rosicky, Nasri and Traore who can play on the left so I hardly think we'd be adding to that.
Also, Bordeaux want £15mil for Chamakh. Sod that.
He sounds a very promising talent surley worth £12-15m ? surely money isnt that tight ?
toon h wrote:kas wrote:Maybe better this season considering there's a gap for backup attacking midfielder...so if he's better than Jonathan dos Santos, he'd probably be getting his chance in America right now.
if nothing else, all these canterano participating in pre-season and getting regular call ups for the first team at Barcelona, even if they don't necessarily make it on a full-time basis, it might stop players like Cesc, Merida, or Pique leaving in the first place. It's not like the latter two have had particular success abroad.