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Arsenalfaithfull wrote:I thought one of them was American^

All German except Podolski has Polish blood as Zelalem has Ethiopian blood. No Yanks.

MJGunner wrote:

Arsenalfaithfull wrote:I thought one of them was American^

All German except Podolski has Polish blood as Zelalem has Ethiopian blood. No Yanks.

Zelalem is Ethiopian/German but lived in America for most of his life. He's eligible to get a passport for the U.S. when he's 18.

Flick wrote:

MJGunner wrote:

Arsenalfaithfull wrote:I thought one of them was American^

All German except Podolski has Polish blood as Zelalem has Ethiopian blood. No Yanks.

Zelalem is Ethiopian/German but lived in America for most of his life. He's eligible to get a passport for the U.S. when he's 18.

His father wants him to play for Germany, and he will probably do that too, plus he was part of the Hertha Berlin youth program

Forbes: Arsenal the 10th most valuable sports team in the world - (£860m). Real Madrid (£2.2b) top. http://bit.ly/1bhsRHl

Mikel Arteta says it is "about time" that Arsenal made aggressive moves in the transfer market, as he reflected the sense of excitement in the club's dressing-room at the prospect of Arsène Wenger doing precisely that.

Wenger is determined to sign a world-class forward and Liverpool's Luis Suárez has become his priority. Arsenal are in talks over the Uruguayan and they are prepared to test Liverpool's resolve with a £35m offer, which would most likely be rejected. If they go to £40m, however, it may leave Liverpool with an awkward decision, even though they are loath to sell to a Premier League rival.

Arsenal, who are in a position of greater financial strength due to renegotiated commercial contracts, have also lined up a £23m deal for Gonzalo Higuaín of Real Madrid while they want a midfielder to play with Arteta and, possibly, a new goalkeeper.

Arteta feels that the prospective additions are essential if the club is to compete for a first trophy since 2005 and he noted how a transfer coup would lift the mood of everybody at the Emirates Stadium.

"The club have said they are going to be very ambitious in the market and have got the financial resources to get big players," Arteta said. "I think it's about time. When you compare us to the other top English clubs and the money they have paid, we are very far apart. The value of this club is the class and what it means is very difficult to match. Now, financially, they are very strong so maybe we will be more aggressive in the transfer market. There has never been a tradition at Arsenal to pay crazy, crazy money.

"I am excited. They made it public that they are going to go big and the sort of players they have been linked with makes me happy.

"It creates a good atmosphere and we need to do something because the other teams are doing it, and I think we will.

"I believe we can be contenders again but it also creates a genuine atmosphere for the fans and they need that because we haven't won trophies in the last years. They need something back. I believe in what we have but if we can strengthen a bit, then we are going to make the gap with the other teams much closer. That's what we're looking for."

Arteta recalled last summer, when Robin van Persie made the high-profile and morale-sapping defection to Manchester United. Alex Song also left for Barcelona, while the previous time out, Cesc Fábregas and Samir Nasri departed for Barcelona and Manchester City respectively.

Arsenal, though, will not lose any stars this summer and it feels as though they are on the front foot.

"There's a difference [in spirit] when you are trying to sell players and when you are trying to buy," Arteta said. "The difference between those two concepts is very big. If we do well [in the transfer market], I think you will see the difference on the pitch. We're not that far away. The fact that we haven't won it [a trophy] for eight years makes it harder mentally to believe but that's what we need to do.

"I was disappointed when Robin left. He was the best player in our team, he made the difference for us. I didn't want him to go but we had to accept that he wanted to move on to a new challenge."

The midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain also spoke of the side-effects of a statement signing. "Whenever a new player comes into any team, it adds competition for places, which gets the best out of the players and keeps everyone on their toes," he said.

"As a football fan, new signings at any club excite me. Even when I see new signings at my old club, Southampton, you always take notice. You always think about what that could change in the team."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jul/15/mikel-arteta-arsenal-transfers?CMP=twt_gu

Arteta is excited

Giroud:“It's a friendly game but when you can 'kill' the 'keeper, you have to do it when you are a striker. You have to have the striker spirit.”

Kill De Gea,Cech,Hart,Mig and co instead

Arsenal youngster Kris Olsson has sung the praises of team-mate Tomas Rosicky and believes the Czech midfielder is the club’s best player in training sessions.

18-year-old Olsson is currently on Arsenal’s Asia 2013 pre-season tour alongside Rosicky after impressing last season in the NextGen tournament and U21 Premier League.

Olsson, who is an attacking midfielder himself, admires the former Borussia Dortmund star for his commitment in training sessions where he regularly gives advice to the Gunners’ younger players.

“It’s really cool to be a part of the first teams training sessions and experience the quality and tempo there”, said Olsson.

“And the best one of them all is probably Rosicky. He’s always the best during spring. It was the same last year.

“Very few midfielders are better than him. He’s a really nice guy who likes to stay behind after practice to give us younger players some good advice and tips”.

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Rosicky is probably the only player with minimal individual honours and/or trophies and yet inspire so many young footballers.

Little Mozart

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Arsenal youngster Kris Olsson has sung the praises of team-mate Tomas Rosicky and believes the Czech midfielder is the club’s best player in training sessions.

18-year-old Olsson is currently on Arsenal’s Asia 2013 pre-season tour alongside Rosicky after impressing last season in the NextGen tournament and U21 Premier League.

Olsson, who is an attacking midfielder himself, admires the former Borussia Dortmund star for his commitment in training sessions where he regularly gives advice to the Gunners’ younger players.

“It’s really cool to be a part of the first teams training sessions and experience the quality and tempo there”, said Olsson.

“And the best one of them all is probably Rosicky. He’s always the best during spring. It was the same last year.

“Very few midfielders are better than him. He’s a really nice guy who likes to stay behind after practice to give us younger players some good advice and tips”.

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Rosicky is probably the only player with minimal individual honours and/or trophies and yet inspire so many young footballers.

Little Mozart

Rosicky.. my most favourite player in the current squad..    
just thinking what he would have been if not for his injuries..  

Btw, Fantasy League is open..
I request RG to make the Goallegacy - Arsenal classic and h2h leagues and post the invite codes here..

I really really really hope Rozza retires with us and then goes on to take a coaching role with the youth set up. I really really really don't want to see the day he would bid farewell to this club.

srigooner wrote:I really really really hope Rozza retires with us and then goes on to take a coaching role with the youth set up. I really really really don't want to see the day he would bid farewell to this club.

last year of his contract.. he still looks quality whenever he plays.. i will be really sad if he doesnt get enough playtime, which i am not sure he will get at Arsenal.. he could be the main player and start for another 2-3 seasons in a midtable club... so i would be happy for him if he wants to continue playing more for a few more years..

Sign him up! Sign him up!

:')

It is moments like these that make you fall in love with this club and the players all over again.

Don't think I actually said it on Sunday during the game, but the Indonesian Arsenal fans are simply sensational. Absolutely amazing.

Wengerism

Anyone wanna join me in taking up this online course from U.Penn.?

7 weeks long, 4-6 hours per week workload, certificate on completion:

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srigooner wrote:Anyone wanna join me in taking up this online course from U.Penn.?

7 weeks long, 4-6 hours per week workload, certificate on completion:

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if it's free i am in

Butt wrote:

srigooner wrote:Anyone wanna join me in taking up this online course from U.Penn.?

7 weeks long, 4-6 hours per week workload, certificate on completion:

https://www.coursera.org/course/globalsportsbusiness

if it's free i am in

Yeah it is

Sagna: "I love my team. Many talk about me going back to France but I'm still here & looking forward to a big season with Arsenal." http://t.co/b74rtVeiBK

Samuelj29060 wrote:Sagna: "I love my team. Many talk about me going back to France but I'm still here & looking forward to a big season with Arsenal." http://t.co/b74rtVeiBK

please give him a decent contract extension..

Rosicky is class. My favorite Arsenal player easily.

CArsenal has a favorite Arsenal player

I don't know why, but I have a feeling that Poldi is going to have an absolutely fikkin' wonderful season.

srigooner wrote:I don't know why, but I have a feeling that Poldi is going to have an absolutely fikkin' wonderful season.

Provided he finally gets sufficient playing time, I agree, always have had faith that he'd kill it. Also feeling it for Giroud.

José Mourinho: "Arsène Wenger is doing a good job. Arsenal will be strong, they'll sign players & be contenders." http://bit.ly/12Qe1TJ