ernie_schwarz wrote:Arsenal looked to have hopes of signing FC Basel and Switzerland star Xherdan Shaqiri in previous weeks.

However, according to Metro, it now looks like he could be most likely to join Hamburg SV despite their bottom of the table position in Germany.

ernie_schwarz wrote:The Spanish boss was thought to be impressed with the winger’s match-winning display against his side during last season’s 2-1 Champions League defeat at the Emirates, and is now reportedly considering a surprise bid.

Barca are certainly not short of fleet-footed forwards, but with Alexis Sanchez and Ibrahim Afellay currently sidelined with long-term injuries, a move for Walcott may well be on the cards.

The England international will be out of contract next summer, and with no new deal currently on the table, the Gunners may be tempted to cash-in on the former Southampton man if the right offer come in.
However, Walcott has recently declared his desire to begin contract negotiations with Arsenal, and although a potential switch to the Spanish giants may turn his head, Emirates chiefs are quietly confident that a new deal can be struck.

SOURCE: http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/879634-arsenal-braced-for-theo-walcott-bid-from-barcelona#ixzz1brKDU4dp

Though I know this deal will never happen,I would be happy for a Cesc-Walcott(+Cash) deal

MJGunner wrote:There's no way in hell Barca want Walcott. 9 m is a steal for Granero btw

Raptorgunner wrote:Inter prepare £17.5m swoop for Arsenal midfielder Ramsey

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2053717/Arsenal-Aaron-Ramsey-17-5m-target-Inter.html#ixzz1bu7uqzvj


WOW :lol!: :lol!: :lol!: :lol!:

Spoiler:

ernie_schwarz wrote:According to the Daily Fail,A big spat has taken place between Moratti and Ranieri because of Inter bidding a 17.5M for Aaron Ramsey.

Ranieri feels it would be improper of him to manage an Arsenal player,since he is the former manager of Chelsea,Arsenal's rival club.

And he feels that Josh McEachran would be more ideal for Inter and has asked Moratti to launch a 20M bid for Josh.

Ranieri:"I have consulted with a few goallegacy members who feel that Josh is more talented than Wilshere,so I want to sign Josh"

Spoiler:

lenear1030 wrote:is granero that good?

i gotta take a look at some footage of him i guess

Raptorgunner wrote:Wenger confident star striker Van Persie will sign new Arsenal deal



Arsene Wenger is convinced Robin van Persie will sign a new contract with Arsenal.

The Gunners are desperate to keep their star man, who has 18 months left on his current deal.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk

Arsenal strengthen their position in chase for Montolivo
October 27, 2011 | Filed under: Arsenal,FA Barclays Premiership,Man United | Posted by: DaveS

Last week we reported on Arsenal transfer target, Ricardo Montolivo, attracting the attention of AC Milan as well as Manchester United and now reports from Italy suggest that Arsenal have stolen the lead on both clubs for signing Fiorentina’s holding midfielder.

Montolivo is out of contract in the summer and the 26 year old who joined Fiorentina back in 2005 first attracted the interest of Arsenal last month.

It was thought that AC Milan’s interest would put them in the driving seat to sign Montolivo, who Fiorentina are resigned to losing in the summer. However, according to the latest news coming out of Italy, the 26 year old is keen play in the Premier League and prefers London to Manchester.

Thus strengthening the chances of Arsenal being able to sign the 26 year old and setting up the possibility of the Gunners coming to an agreement with the player in January – to join at the end of the season.

Fiorentina on the other hand will be hopeful that they will be able to offload Montolivo in January for a cut price sum, rather than lose him on a Bosman, once his contract expires next June.