Top defender confirms Arsenal interest

Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin

There has been a very interesting statement from the Egyptian defender Milo ahead of his participation in the Olympic Games in London next month. The highly-rated 21 year-old left-back is believed to be tracked by other top European clubs like Lyon and Benfica as well as Arsenal, but he is fully expecting an offer from the Gunners very soon.

“Arsenal officials have been following me since my participation in the Toulon tournament in 2009,” Milo said. “And the English team got more interested in me after Toulon 2012 and I’m now waiting for their official letter.

“I will meet with the Haras Al Hodood officials before I leave with the Olympic squad on Thursday to understand their stance from this offer.

“I believe the Arsenal scouts will watch me closely at the London Olympics. My participation at London 2012 is what will determine my next step, and I hope to come to a European club.”

Milo, who’s real name is Islam Ramadan, has played in the Egyptian League with Haras El Hodood for the last two seasons, is very keen to move to Arsenal, and surely if we have been tracking him for three years then Wenger must be pretty impressed. Does anyone know anything about him?

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Djourou confirms Arsenal stay and wants another chance….

Posted on July 11, 2012 by admin

The Switzerland international defender Johann Djourou’s agent told us all that his client had some meetings lined up with some Italian clubs and it has been rumoured that he was close to a move to Napoli, after his international manager Otto Hitzfeld stated that he needed to play more regular first team football to retain his place for his country.

But Djourou himself has yet again re-iterated his desire to remain loyal to Arsenal and fight for a place in the Gunners first team. “Naturally. Hitzfeld wants his players to be able to get game time at their respective clubs. I understand that completely,” Djourou said.

When asked if that meant that he had to leave Arsenal, he replied: “No.”

“Arsenal have chosen to extend my contract because they’re counting on me.

“I did have a bad spell. However, I’m convinced that I will get another another chance and that I will grab that chance.”

To be fair to Djourou, he was often played out of position for Arsenal last season when given a chance, but he has rarely reproduced his early promising form even at centre-back. At least he is loyal to Arsenal and perhaps we should be lenient on him as he will only ever be a squad player anyway. And also he is putting his club before his country for a change….

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Arsenal News: Agent confirms Arshavin’s want-away status

It has been officially confirmed by Andrey Arshavin’s agent Dennis Lakhter that the little Russian is seeking a move away from the Emirates this transfer window.

The Russian has largely had a disappointing career at the Emirates and was essentially forced to complete a loan move to his former club Zenit St. Petersburg in January of last season.

The increased playing time proved the move was a good one with Arshavin retaining a spot for Euro 2012, where he put in some good performances, but ultimately couldn’t prevent Russia from being eliminated at the group stages.

Arshavin’s agent Dennis Lakhter is quoted as saying by Goal.com to Radyospor:

Arsene Wenger will transfer some new names for the forward line for the upcoming season.

Arshavin doesn’t want to stay in the team. Next year, he could continue his career in Turkey. I know that two clubs in Turkey are seriously interested in Arshavin.

There also some offers from the MLS, but Arshavin does not want to go to America. He also rejected an offer from Anzhi.

Obviously, it is not surprising that the little Russian is seeking a move away from the Emirates, particularly with new signing Lukas Podolski and up-and-comer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain pushing him further down the pecking order.

While he did start his career off at Arsenal with a bang, his form has steadily been on the decline along with his work-rate. Hopefully he is able to re-discover some of the form that brought him to the Emirates in the first place at another club.

What do you guys think of Arshavin? Will it be good to see the back of him? Or should Wenger give him a shot in his preferred position in attacking midfield? Feel free to leave a comment below or discuss Arshavin in the allArsenal.com Fourms here.

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