Santi Cazorla to Arsenal finally completed

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Arsenal have finally completed the deal with Malaga to sign Spanish International Santi Cazorla today.

Arsenal Complete Santi Cazorla Deal.

Santi Cazorla in Arsenal Shirt

Arsenal have completed Santi Cazorla deal today. He is having Medical today and sources have twitted his photo from Emirates.

Finally the wait is over... Santi in Arsenal T-Shirt

LATEST ARSENAL INJURY NEWS UPDATES AND TEAM NEWS

Arsene Wenger has chosen 24 man-squad for Asia Tour leaving behind some key players like Koscielny,  Rosicky, Arteta, Arshavin, Bendtner, Podolski, Giroud, Jack Wilshere, Sagna and our Captain Van Persie.

Injured Players:

Though some of our key players are still injured and are out of Asia Tour, Arsene Wenger has admitted that he will be selling some key players by the end of this month.

HIT LIST Players to be sold by end of July

1. Robin Van Persie 
2. Arshavin
3. Bendtner

Arsene Wenger has already picked 24-man squad for Asia Tour but many of our key players are still not fit to fly to Asia. 

Koscielny and  Arteta had fitness test but they failed to pass the test where as Van Persie, Arshavin and Bendtner are set to leave Arsenal by the end of this month.

Also some of our players like Miyaichi and Park will be send to other clubs on loan.

5 reasons why Arsenal should Sell Robin Van Persie

 

Robin Van Persie has officially denied to renew his contract with Arsenal which last till 30/06/2013, approximately 11 months from now.

28 years old Dutch International, who will turn to 29 from 6th of August is an injury prone player.

Robin Van Persie's Injury history.

5 reasons why Arsenal should sell Robin Van Persie:

1. Injury Prone: 
   Robin Van Persie had 1 injury free good season and he thinks he's one of the finest strikers in the world. He's injury prone and 1 good season from him doesn't mean we can expect similar seasons in coming days. It's time to offload injury prone players like him. 
   
    
2. Arsenal Youth Policy:
   Robin Van Persie who turns to 29 next month will probably have 2-3 good seasons in his career. Wenger needs to sign some talented young striker like 23 years old Polish International Lewandowski who's young and affordable.
   
   
3. Good Business:
   Robin Van Persie is in his peak form and it will be a good business to sell 29 years old striker to richer clubs like Manchester City, Real Madrid, Juventus or Barcelona at right price. It's been reported that Van Persie's been offered 30 M by Manchester City. If that is true why not sell Robin Van Persie and bring some clinical striker like Stevan Jovetic, Llorente or Lewandowski at half the price we sell Van Persie. We can even strengthen our Left back and Midfield position with remaining money.
   
4. Disrespectful to Arsenal F.C:
   According to his official website he said Arsenal needs to impress him by buying some world class players. We survived to top 4 even when we had no Theirry Henry, Reyes, Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira, Fabregas, Nasri, Clichy etc. I have faith in Arsene Wenger that even if Van Persie leaves Arsenal we will finish above Spurs and Chelsea. Who the hell he is to teach Arsene Wenger run Arsenal FC which he has been running successfully with young players.
   I wonder if he is complaining Arsenal board to change Arsenal Manger "Arsene Wenger."
   The man who brought him to Arsenal is now questioning over Wenger's youth policy, his strategy and his professionalism. He must have forgotten the truth that when Wenger brought him to Arsenal he was young 20 years old kid.
   
5. Dutch Jinx:
   
   No hard feelings to Dutch supporters but Robin Van Persie's side has not won anything since 2005 ever since he started playing regularly for Arsenal FC. 
   
   
   It's just my view, nothing more. I am sorry to Van Persie's supporters to be rude as i am just showing my frustration to his decision.

Arsenal Regime reveals Arsenal NEW AWAY KIT 2012/13

Arsenal away kit confirmed

Polish and Borussia Dortmund Striker Lewandowski set to replace Van Persie in Arsenal

Dortmund Striker Lewandowski a tactical replacement for Robin Van Persie who has denied to renew contract with Arsenal.

"I have always dreamed of playing  in English Premier League as it is fast and direct."

"I looked up to Thierry Henry at Arsenal - his sepped, creativity and the way he scored goals."

He admits he prefers Arsenal over other top Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City.

Arsene Wenger, who is always fond of signing young players is now attracted to 23 years old Polish International Lewandowski. 

Lewandowski Goal Scoring stat:

Lewandowski is keen to join the Gunners this season...

Borussia Dortmund has tagged 17.5 millions  pound for Lewandowski which is totally affordable for Arsenal to land this youngster at Emirates this season. Robin Van Persie probably leaving Arsenal to Manchester City, Barcelona or Juventus will probably bring 25-30 millions for Arsenal. 

Arsenal Board members frustrated at Robin Van Persie's decision will look forward to sell Rovin Van Persie then to leave Arsenal for free.

Transfer Rumor: "Arsenal playmaker Alex Song linked with Inter Milan!!!"

Alex Song has been repeatedly linked with Italian Giants Inter Milan.

Arsenal Ace Alex Song has cancelled down speculation of linking with Italian giant Inter Milan.

Italian giants Inter Milan have been reported to sign Arsenal midfielder Alex Song this summer but Alex Song has told to press that he has no intention to leave Arsenal and these news are all rumor.

Alex Song's agent, Mongai has told that he has not received any kinds of emails or telephone calls from Inter Milan yet and these news linked with Alex Song are only rumors.

He added, "Alex Song is one of the main players in Arsenal. He is the back bone of Arsenal. He has to play 2 more years for Arsenal, according to his contract and I don't think Arsenal will allow us to even link him with other clubs."

 24 years old, Cameroonian International is one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe who has already acquired 11 assists and a goal in his name this season.

Alex Song has still 2 and half years remaining in his contract with Arsenal and Arsenal who had signed him from Bastia 7 years ago is keen to offer him a long term contract.

Also, Inter Milan club director Marco has also told that though Alex Song is one of the best midfielders in Europe, they have not planned anything like that to bring him in Inter.

So all those transfer rumors linked with Alex Song are finally now over. Alex Song will never leave Arsenal not at least for 4-5 years.

On-Loan Arsenal Striker Carlos Vela keen to stay Spain permanently

Carlos Vela keen stay in Spain permanently

Today on transfer gossips, we have Arsenal on-loan striker Carlos Vela.

23 years old Mexican Striker, Vela has urged Arsenal to permit him to stay in Spain permanently. His current club Real Sociedad has shown interest in signing him permanently however another Spanish club Real Betis have had transfer talks with Arsenal.

Arsenal, who are on the verse to sign Podolski next season, might not need Vela next season but he is better then Chamakh and Bendtner. He has netted 11 goals and 8 assists in 30 appearances from Real Sociedad this season. With that better goal scoring record then other Arsenal strikers like Chamakh, Park Chu Young and Bendtner, he deserves to in Arsenal squad. Though he can't replace Van Persie in starting 11, he still can be Arsenal second choice striker. 

3 reasons why Vela made his decision to stay in Spain

1. His nationality; he is a Mexican and speaks Spanish so it is easy for him to cope with in Spain then in England.

2. He is a regular starter in Real Sociedad. He won't join Arsenal to be a bench-warmer for sure.

3. Real Sociedad has promised to increase his  monthly income, if he signs a long term contract with Real Sociedad. (He currently earns about 30-35k monthly)

Injury Update on Arteta, Diaby and Coquelin ahead of Chelsea game

There are no other fresh injuries. Koscielny is back in squad however on-loan Benayoun is ineligible to play against his parent Chelsea on Saturday.

Probalble Starting 11 against Chelsea:

Szczesny, Santos, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Sagna, Song, Diaby, Rosicky, Chamberlain, Van Persie and Walcott.

Aron Ramsey and Diaby are the only two midfielders for Arsene Wenger in midfield position with Coquelin still not fully fit and Arteta injured and out for at least 6 weeks. 

Arteta out for rest of the season

Arteta ruled out for the season

Mikel Arteta ruled out for rest of the season due to ankle injury.

Arteta picked up ankle injury during 1-2 defeat at Emirates against Wigan. Arsene Wenger had however told to press that the injury was quite serious after the match.

It was told that he broke his ankle during match but he confirmed that his ankle was not broken through twitter. 

Arteta on twitter:

Arsene Wenger is in trouble to choose starting line ups against arc rivals Chelsea on Saturday with Diaby and Wilshere still out due to injury, Benayoun ineligible to play against parent club, Ramsey out of form, RVP still fighting to get his form back and now Arteta injured and ruled out for rest of the season. So, Arsene Wenger needs to do a serious home work in choosing starting line ups. 

Arsenal game against Chelsea is a must win game for Arsenal to maintain gap between Spurs but it wont be easy to victory over the Blues who recently won Champions League semi final 1st leg against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal had won by 3-5 at Stamford Bridge in 2011. 

List of Players expected to join Arsenal in summer

Players Expected to Join Arsenal In Summer:
1. Podolski
2. M'Vila
3. Vertonghen
4. Hernanes

1. Podolski

Lukas Podolski is expected to join Arsenal this summer from FC Klon

Posolski is set to join Arsenal this summer. FC Koln who are still fighting to get out of relegation zone in Bundesliga will be forced to sell the German International to Arsenal this summer.

2. M'Vila

M'Vila, highly rated midfielder is linked with Arsenal.

The French International has been heavily linked with Arsenal in recent days. The £20 million rated French midfielder has been closely linked with Arsenal.

3. Vertonghen

Arsenal target Ajax defender Vertonghen 

Vertonghen has already shown positive response to join Arsenal as he has told to press that he would love to play alongside his Belgium and Ajax former team mate Thomas Vermaelen.

4. Hernanes

Hernanes, Lazio playmaker also interested to play for Arsenal.

£10 million rated Lazio playmaker, Hernanes has showed positive response to join Arsenal in summer. 

Players Out:
1. Carlos Vela
2. Djourou
3. Alex Song
4. Bendtner
5. Almunia
6. Fabianski
7. Arshavin
8. Denilson

Transfer Rumor: Lazio ace Hernanes chooses Arsenal over Anzhi

Arsenal top target Hernanes snubbed Anzhi.

Brazilian International has showed positive response to join Arsenal this summer. Hernanes has clearly mentioned that he would choose Arsenal over Russian giants Anzhi.

It's been reported that Arsenal have been tracking Hernanes since the start of the season and they have been impressed by his performance and are ready to offer a contract with Arsenal.

Lazio midfielder has netter 9 goals in 29 appearances this season.

Arsenal still lack a midfield playmaker and Lazio ace Hernanes would be a perfect addition to Arsenal next season.

Hernanes will probably join Gunners this summer

£10 million rated Lazio ace was on the top of the list of Russian giant Anzhi but he has clearly mentioned to press that he has no intention to join Anzhi next season.

Injury Update on Arteta

Arteta has updated his status on twitter stating that his ankle is not broken and will return soon.

Read his tweets on twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/_MikelArteta_

According to him,

It seems Arteta wont start against Chelsea but according to him, he will be back in training soon. Get Well Soon Arteta.

Injury News Update on Arteta, Gibbs and Coquelin

It seems Arteta has seriously injured his ankle again and will be doubt for Chelsea game. Just couple of hours Jack Wilshere tweeted injury news on Arteta. He says, Arteta's ankle injury is not that serious. He could be fit for Chelsea game. He has scan today. However Kieran Gibbs has return to the squad and Coquelin and Diaby will return within this week.

Arsenal Vs Wigan Confirmed Starting Line Ups

Arsenal.com confirms starting 11 for match against Wigan.
Arsene Wenger has used same formation 4-3-2-1 and same players today.

Confirmed Starting Line Ups:
13. Szczesny
2. Sagna
5. Vermaelen
20. Djourou
11. Andre Santos
17. Song
8. Arteta
7. Rosicky
30. Benayoun
14. Walcott
10. Robin Van Persie

Substitutes: Gibbs, Squallaci, Fabianski, Ramsey, Oxlade Chamberlain, Gervinho and Chamakh

Wigan Athletic Starting Line Ups:
Al-Habsi, Alcaraz, Boyce, Figueroa, Caldwell, Moses, Gomez, Beausejour, Di Santo, McArthur, McCarthy

Substitutes:
Stam, Watson, Pollitt, Diame, Sammon, Jones, McManaman 

Starting Line Ups with 4-3-2-1 formation and Injury Update ahead of Wigan match

Arsenal.com has published training pictures. Check them out on our facebook fan page www.facebook.com/afcnews.

Acoording to the source, Arsene Wenger will probably use same squad he used against Wolves except Alex Oxlade Chamberlain replacing Benayoun on left wing and Rosicky replacing ramsey on midfield. Diaby, Kieran Gibbs and Gervinho have all returned to training and will probably start as substitute today.

Probable Starting 11:

Substitutes: Jenkinson, Gibbs, Gervinho, Ramsey, Diaby, Chamakh, Fabianski 

Arsene Wenger will use his own typical strategy with 4-3-2-1 formation against Latics.

Players Sidelined:

Probable Starting Line Ups of Wigan

Al-Habsi, Caldwell, Boyce, Alcaraz, Figueroa, Maloney, Moses, McArthur, Beausejour, McCarthy and Di Santo.

Wigan will use same formation 4-5-1 against Arsenal, the same formation they used against Manchester United.

Arsenal Vs Wigan Match Preview and head to head comparison

Arsenal host Wigan Athletic at Emirates Stadium on Monday in Game week 34. Arsenal will try to win the game but they know it wont be easy enough to get victory over Latics who recently defeated Manchester United by 1-0, almost defeated Chelsea and defeated Liverpool by 1-2. They have lost just 1 game, that was against Chelsea whom they had almost won, in last 7 matches and collected 10 points out of 15 in last 5 games. Though Arsenal have already defeated Wigan by 4-0 in early December, the situation is different now. They are in their best form ever but at the same time Arsenal are in good form too. Arsenal have not lost a single game at Emirates since February. This could be a tough fixture for Arsenal who are still fighting for 3rd spot in Premier League.

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Arsenal keen to offer a long term contract to Arsene Wenger

Few months ago, Arsenal fans wanted him out of Emirates but his recent performance made them change their decision.
 

Arsenal have now cemented 3rd position who are now 5 points ahead of their arc rivals Tottenham. Arsenal who went deep down to 17th position at the start of Premier League are now in the Champions League automatic qualification zone.

Now, the Board members and shareholders are delighted by his performance and they are keen to repay his contribution by offering a long term contract.

Arsene Wenger has his contract till June 2014 but the Arsenal hierarchy want him stay at Arsenal as long as possible.

Arsenal Chairman Peter Hill-Wood on Arsene Wenger:

Fabianski to leave Arsenal this summer

Fabianski is set to leave Arsenal on loan or permanently this summer.

Fabianski- "Put me in the Starting 11 or I will leave the Club."

Arsenal second choice goalkeeper has hinted this could be his last season with Arsenal. His team mate Szczesny, who overtook his spot after he got injured last season, has been outstanding goalkeeper in Premier League with 12 clean-sheets this season. 

Also Manuel Almunia is set to leave Arsenal on free this summer. Arsenal also have emerging young goalkeeper Damian Martinez on line yet to play for Arsenal and it's been reported that Arsenal are eyeing to land Birmingham young talented goalkeeper Jack Butland this summer. 

With another goalie Vito Mannone on loan to Hull city who will return Arsenal in summer, its more likely the former Arsenal first choice goalkeeper Fabianski will leave Arsenal this summer on loan or permanently. 

Arsene Wenger concerned over Jack Wilshere fitness

Jack Wilshere with team mates

Arsene Wenger has urged Arsenal will not rush to risk Wilshere this season

Arsene Wenger on Arsenal digest has told that he will not rush to play Jack Wilshere this season with just 5 fixtures remaining in Premier League.

Arsene Wenger on Jack Wilshere, 

Jack with Frimpong and Jenkinson at Dench Party

Jack Wilshere has not featured on any games since Emirates Cup clash against New York Red Bulls. Though he had minor set back back in February, he is now progressing very well and is set to return within 2 months.