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Arshavin says Arsenal offer not good enough 2008-07-13 21:04:00 Russian superstar Andrei Arshavin is in agreement with his club Zenit St Petersburg regarding their valuation of him, claiming £12m is not enough to secure his services. Sport Weekend asked Arshavin questions surrounding his future and Arsenal
in particular, to which the 27-year-old replied:"I have nothing to say about this."Now? (There is) nothing specific about my future. I just go (for the mat
Arsenal Premier League Fixtures 2008-09 2008-07-13 20:18:00 Below is the fixture list scheduled for the 08/09 campaign and will be subject to change. August16 West Brom (H)23 Fulham (A)30 Newcastle (H)September13 Blackburn (A)20 Bolton (A)27 Hull (H)October4 Sunderland (A)18 Everton (H)25 West Ham (A)28 Tottenham (HNovember1 Stoke (A)8 Man Utd (H)15 Aston Villa (H)22 Man City (A)29 Chelsea (ADecember6 Wigan (H)13 Middlesbrough (A)20 Liverpool (H)26 Aston V Read more:Arsenal
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Wenger rules out Martins transfer 2008-07-13 10:10:00 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger
has effectively ruled out a move for Newcastle forward Obafemi Martins
. According to the sunday Sun, Wenger has discreetly informed Newcastle United officials he has no interest in signing the Nigerian international. It is reported by the same source he is confident of signing Roque Santa Cruz to replace Adebayor should he leave this summer. The Italian and Spanish media Read more:transfer
Great Arsenal Moments 2008-07-12 16:05:00 It's needless to say there has been many, many great memories during the reign of Arsene Wenger and prior. Sometimes I can't help but have a look back at some of the great moments the Arsenal
sides over the years have provided. The goals, the classic matches, the euphoric wins, all contribute in this section of Arsenal Heat. As there has been so many many moments of glory, it would be impossible t Read more:Great
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Nasri in as United ace dreams of Arsenal move / Gervinho 2008-07-11 16:45:00 Now that Samir Nasri has finally signed for Arsenal
we can all look forward to seeing him in an Arsenal shirt next season dazzling with quality displays, as that is precisely what he will bring to this Arsenal side, top quality. A player far more direct than Hleb was or will ever be, and I am in no doubt Samir Nasri will produce the goods next season. While they share some attributes, i.e. their t Read more:United
Arsenal F.C. History 2008-07-10 19:49:00 In 1886 workers at the Royal Arsenal
in Woolich branded Arsenal as Dial Square before shortly renaming the club Royal Arsenal. As soon as Arsenal turned professional in 1891 the club's name was once again reborned, this time hailing as Woolwich Arsenal. The club spent eleven years in the Second Division, before winning promotion to the first division in 1904. This did not result in all good news h Read more:History
Arsenal and AC Milan strike deal for Adebayor - Reports 2008-07-10 10:13:00 Reports in the Italian press today are claiming Arsenal
and AC Milan
have agreed a £24m (30m Euros) deal for Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor
. The deal is also said to include 22 year old French playmaker Yoann Gourcuff, who has failed to make an impact in Milan, having previously been touted as one of the best young talents in Europe. The reports go on to state the under-21 France internatio Read more:strike
Arsenal linked with another Russian 2008-07-09 20:31:00 Reports in Russia are suggesting Arsenal
are interested bringing Euro 2008 star Yuri Zhirkov to the Emirates stadium this summer. Arsenal's left back cover options remain thread bare and Zhirkov stood out from the pack of players who play in his position in the summer tournament with a string of fine displays. Whether Arsenal push forward with their interest and agree a deal with his current club Read more:linked
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Arsenal leading race for Columbian striker 2008-07-09 19:22:00 Arsenal are monitoring Columbian goal machine Falcao, according to reports in this morning's Sun. With Adebayor set to move on and Eduardo a long way from first team action, Arsenal's striking options will need a boost, and Wenger is currently looking to strike a deal with River Plate for the 22 year old striker
who netted 38 goals in 58 games for them this season. He is valued at £12m and Manche Read more:Arsenal
"Signing new contract does not guarantee my stay" - Sagna 2008-07-09 18:10:00 The latest Arsenal player to hint his long term future at the club is in doubt is one Bacary Sagna, who has said contract
s are more or less insignificant in the modern game. He told L'quipe:"It is not specially important that I have extended my contract, and it does not mean a lot. The proof of that is the fact that the majority of players who move on are under contract."The main thing for me is Read more:guarantee
Arsenal? A selling club? Ouch! 2008-07-06 09:55:00 Arsene Wenger's comments in his interview in the news of the world today revealed the truth which most gooners already knew but did not wish to hear. The Frenchman proclaimed:"The strategy of the club is to sell every year and to buy less expensive players." "The club's strategy is to favour the policy of youngsters ahead of stars and to count on the collective quality of our game." "We manage at Read more:Arsenal
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Adebayor move to Barcelona on hold 2008-07-05 09:37:00 Emmanuel Adebayor
's proposed move to La Liga giants Barcelona
has taken yet another twist as this long, drawn out transfer saga shows no sign of settling. Reports in Spain today are suggesting the deal to take Adebayor to the Nou Camp is dependant on Samuel Eto'o moving on, who is having a hard time moving on due to his own excessive wage demands. He currently earns a mammoth £140,000 a week, the
Aussie reveals Arsenal trial 2008-07-04 17:23:00 Aussie left back Mark Milligan has revealed his forthcoming ambition is to play in the Premier League, after trials with Arsenal
and Man City. He told the Herald:"The wheels are in motion - I've just got to sit tight and wait, my agent will do the talking, and for now my focus is on the Olympics" ""My two main trials were with Man City and Arsenal, but in between I stayed at Adrian Leijer's house Read more:Aussie
Wenger plots masterplan to capture Arshavin 2008-07-02 22:49:00 Arsene Wenger
has been branded a "cunning fox" by an official from Andrei Arshavin's current club Zenit St Petersburg. Dennis Lakther, the man who made the comment said: “Arsene Wenger is a cunning fox. “In the morning he says Arshavin will play all the time at his club and during the day he says he doubts the capabilities of Andrei to play three games in a row at the highest level. “But thi Read more:capture
Barcelona bid for Adebayor rejected 2008-07-01 17:22:00 Arsenal have rejected a £24m bid from Barcelona
for Emmanuel Adebayor
, according to the Times. The president of Barcelona Joan Laporta wanted to wrap the deal up on sunday but Arsenal are holding out for atleast £30m before considering letting the striker leave. Adebayor has reportedly told Arsenal he wants to stay but only if they reward him with a glittering new deal for his performance last s
Milan concede defeat in Adebayor race 2008-07-01 17:10:00 Italian giants AC Milan
look set to give up on their quest to strike a deal with Arsenal for the services of Emmanuel Adebayor
. Vice President Adriano Galliani said:“Adebayor is overridden by continuous requests for €45 million (£35.6 million), these figures are impossible for clubs in Italy.”“In fact, the top footballers in the world do not come here any more, but when big clubs like Bar
"Adebayor will be at Arsenal next season" - Wenger 2008-06-28 11:39:00 More on the Wenger
's press conference today in Vienna. When asked whether he is worried about Adebayor
's recent comments, he replied with a smirk:"I am not worried. I can not worry about everything"When pressed on whether Adebayor will be at Arsenal
he stated after a long pause:"Ofcourse, he has a three year contract"Clearly there is more to this than what meets the eye and judging by the boss's b
Wenger not worried over possible Adebayor exit 2008-06-28 11:27:00 Speaking during a press conference in Vienna ahead of the Euro 2008 final tomorrow, Arsene Wenger
was predictably asked questions over the future of Emmanuel Adebayor
. Wenger said he was "not worried" and that he does not plan to meet his star striker next week. More to follow...
"Adebayor told me he's coming" - Seedorf 2008-06-27 13:46:00 A.C Milan veteran Clarence Seedorf claims Emmanuel Adebayor
has told him he intends to join him at the San Siro:"When I spoke with him I said, 'I'm waiting for you'. Let's see what will happen."He already said he would come, but it depends now on Arsenal."But if he leaves Arsenal, it is a done deal. He comes to Milan."
A word of advice to Arsenal fans - do not believe Adebayor 2008-06-27 09:21:00 It appeared today Adebayor
had assured everyone his future would lie with the Emirates next season by stating:"I have three more years with Arsenal
, I have a good team there, I have a good contract. "The most important thing is to keep enjoying myself. Of course (I am staying) I have three more years. AN HOUR LATER in an interview with Sky Sports he confessed to still being unsure of where he will Read more:believe
Milan issue ultimatum to Arsenal over Adebayor 2008-06-26 10:09:00 Emmanuel Adebayor
's proposed move to AC Milan
is edging closer but Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani has once again re-iterated the fact that Arsenal
have not given the green light to seal the deal. Speaking to Studio Sport he roared frustratingly:“Adebayor all depends on Arsenal,” “If they don’t give him up or if they want too much then it really is finished.“Morabito is right, i Read more:issue
French star snubs Arsenal (Thankfully) 2008-06-25 09:20:00 Former France International Lillian Thuram has been mulling over several moves over the last few weeks, claiming offers from Arsenal
, PSG, Rangers and Celtic to name a few, and he has subsequently made his decision and joined Paris Saint Germain. A legend no doubt, one of the best central defenders of all time. However his current form and poor showing at the Euro's have proved his experience is n Read more:French
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Milan on brink of Adebayor capture - Report 2008-06-25 08:12:00 Reports in Italy today are claiming A.C Milan
may be closer to Adebayor
than it seems. Channel 4, who have always held strong Italian connections are suggesting Milan are now £3 Million away from signing the Arsenal striker. The reports also suggest Wenger is now resigned to losing Adebayor, and that Arsenal and Milan are now close to agreeing a fee for the 24-year-old's services. Milan have offe Read more:capture
Amaury Bischoff signs for Arsenal 2008-07-30 10:36:00 Arsenal have announced the signing of Portugal under-21 international Amaury Bischoff. The player who can play either in the middle or the right hand side of midfield, is French born and is a player Wenger has had an eye on since the youngster's performances for Strasbourg. He moved to Werder Bremen in 2005 and only made one senior appearance. This signals the end of Arsenal's attempts to prize ei Read more:Arsenal
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Szombathelyi Haladas 1-1 Arsenal - Report & Highlights 2008-07-22 14:21:00 The first game of Arsenal
's annual pre-season away tour ended in a draw against Hungarian outfit Szombathelyi Haladas. Arsenal flew out the traps early doors with some good confident posession but found themselves 1-0 down on 24 minutes somewhat against the run of play. Kensesei chested Voros's cross from the right and delicately clipped the ball over on the on rushing ever unconvinving Almunia. G Read more:Highlights
'It's up to Ade' - Henry 2008-07-22 11:00:00 Thierry Henry
has told Sky Sports News today he believes his former strike partner and friend Adebayor has a tough decision to make with regards to his future:"The only thing I can say is that he had an amazing season last year," "Whenever you have a season like he had a lot of teams are coming to get you."It is up to him in his mind. I can't talk for him about what his choice is going to be."Henr
Wenger interested in Juventus duo 2008-07-22 09:37:00 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger
looks set for a trip to the Olympic games in Beijing, to cast a watchful eye over two of Turin's bright young lights. According to Tuttosport, Striker Seb Giovinco and attacking midfielder Claudio Marchisio are both on Wenger's radar as he looks to rebuild. They were both loaned out to Empoli during the last campaign and both impressed. The former is a top, top talent a Read more:Juventus
Eduardo proves he is human after all 2008-07-22 09:31:00 Arsenal striker Eduardo
's extraordinary powers of recovery seem to have slowed down just a tad as his return date has been prolongued by a couple of months. He was scheduled to return to action in August but reports today are suggesting he will now miss the first two months of the new season.With Wenger admitting Theo's best position for now is a winger, with Ade's future up in the air and Van Per Read more:human