He would be a good player.
Wouldnt mind wilshire going out to rangers.

Arsenal to smash wage structure to land Chelsea’s Cole on £135,000-a-week

Arsenal are ready to smash their wage structure to land Chelsea Bosman prospect Joe Cole.

The Daily Star Sunday says Cole will be offered a massive £135,000-a-week deal with Arsenal once he returns from World Cup duty with England.

Arsene Wenger has put together a whopping financial package that would make the former Chelsea star the highest-paid player at The Emirates.

Cole, 28, has only to sign on a free transfer and agree a four-year package worth £20million.

The deal works out at £4m a year plus an additional £2.5m a year in signing on fees.

That is what will boost his earnings to the whopping weekly wage that would take him past wantaway Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas – on £110,000 a week – as the biggest earner at the club.

The offer is sure to wreck Harry Redknapp’s bid to try to land Cole, with Tottenham unable to match the big money Arsenal are prepared to pay.

A source revealed: “The offer is on the table and has been agreed in principle by both parties.

“The only way Joe won’t go to Arsenal is if he suffers an injury during the World Cup or another club comes in with an improved offer late on.

“Arsene is mindful that Joe spent a long time out with a serious knee injury but if he comes through England’s campaign in South Africa then he knows he is completely over that.

“What he likes about Joe is his versatility. It could be argued that his arrival might take the pain out of losing Fabregas to Barcelona. That and around £45m, which is what they’ll have to spend to get him.”

The SPL Mainly Rangers/Celtic is the best place to send players out on Loan.. They get early champions league expierence and plenty of game's

Wilshire would walk into the Rangers team at the minute.. Play him behind Boyd if he stays

Rhys Murphy looks a good player as well 9 goals in 18 games for England Under 17's and 3 in 7 for Under 19's

Thats true, people should consider it more often it would be great for wilshire to get champions league experience.

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Manchester United Step Up Chase for £16m Winger Dubbed “The Next Cristiano Ronaldo”: Ferguson Wants Alexis Sanchez

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/06...lexis-sanchez/




Manuel Pellegrini set to be unveiled as next Liverpool FC manager

http://www.clickliverpool.com/sport/...c-manager.html

Arsenal Consider Move for £12m Premier League Midfielder: Wenger Sets Sights on Manchester City Man Ireland

http://www.caughtoffside.com/2010/06...y-man-ireland/

Spanish star opens door to Arsenal move
Juan Mata reveals desire for Premier League move

Valencia winger Juan Mata has opened the door to a Premier League move this summer, admiting admiration for a number of clubs - Arsenal in particular.

The Spanish international is one of the most coveted stars at the Mestalla stadium, and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has an opportunity to make a move after comments by the player.


http://www.givemefootball.com/premie...o-arsenal-move

Utd and Gunners chase defender

Arsenal and Manchester United are both linked with Serbian defender Neven Subotic although neither are likely to offer the £25m wanted.


http://www.clubcall.com/arsenal/utd-...r-1071134.html

Arsenal are casting their net wide for a new goalkeeper after Fulham rejected their offer for Mark Schwarzer.
The Daily Mail says the Gunners are considering alternatives after having a £2m offer for Schwarzer rejected.

Cagliari's Italy keeper Federico Marchetti is in Arsenal's sights. The Gunners are also monitoring AZ Alkmaar's Argentina international Sergio Romero and Arsene Wenger is checking out targets first hand at the World Cup in South Africa.

Why Arsenal boss Wenger rejected £28M Man City target Toure in trials

More has emerged as to why Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger rejected the chance to sign Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure for next-to-nothing while he was with Beveren.

The Daily Mail says City have agreed a £28million deal to sign Barcelona’s Toure, making him the most expensive holding midfielder in English football history.

Wenger did give him a trial in 2003 in a friendly against Barnet. But afterwards he was more interested in signing a certain AS Cannes left back, Gael Clichy, who also played in that game.

It didn’t do Toure’s cause much good that he played up front and missed a sitter.

Why Arsenal boss Wenger rejected £28M Man City target Toure in trials

More has emerged as to why Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger rejected the chance to sign Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure for next-to-nothing while he was with Beveren.

The Daily Mail says City have agreed a £28million deal to sign Barcelona’s Toure, making him the most expensive holding midfielder in English football history.

Wenger did give him a trial in 2003 in a friendly against Barnet. But afterwards he was more interested in signing a certain AS Cannes left back, Gael Clichy, who also played in that game.

It didn’t do Toure’s cause much good that he played up front and missed a sitter.

Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny has revealed that he is currently in negotiations with Arsenal in regards to a move to the Premiership.

Manager Arsène Wenger has previously stated that he wants to recruit new defenders before the end of the World Cup finals in South Africa.

Koscielny has said that he's already met with Wenger, and is desperate not to miss out on the opportunity to move to North London.

The 24-year-old said: "Arsenal are one of the biggest European clubs, who plays in the Champions League. I think it's a good club to progress further. I do not want to miss this opportunity.

"They have contacted my representitives this week. I met with Arsène Wenger, as did my agents after the end of last season. It went well."

With a number of central defenders having left the club without having their contracts renewed, a partner for Thomas Vermaelen is crucial.

William Gallas, Sol Campbell, Philippe Senderos and Mikael Silvestre have all left Arsenal as free agents.

Algerian centre-back Bougherra boosted by Arsenal link


Algerian centre-back Madjid Bougherra says he's delighted by reports linking him with a move to Arsenal.


"Wenger found a few kinds words for me. It's given me a big boost,” said the Rangers player, according to the Sun.

Arsenal manager Wenger has said that he is an admirer of Bougherra, and reports have surfaced that Arsenal could make a £4-million bid for the Algeria international.


Bougherra is exceptional in the air, be it in his defensive duties or offensive opportunities. He is incisive on the pitch and always willing to break forward and take the ball out of defence. He was named Algerian player of the year in 2009.

The 27-year-old played 19 times for the Scottish champions last year and even came up form the back to score two goals. He has 44 international caps under his belt.

His contract with Rangers is due to expire at the end of the 2011/2012 season



Andy will be happy and unhappy with this.

Arsenal captain Fabregas reiterates desire to play for Barcelona


"All I will say is that what I said in Port Aventura (" I want to go to Barça ") I said that because that is what I feel,” he was quoted as saying by Spanish daily the Marca. ”But I repeat, I have nothing more to say.”

Speaking from Spain’s World Cup training camp in South Africa, Fabregas said he preferred to concentrate on his national team at present.

“The less said on the (transfer) subject the better,” he said. “I'm very calm, but right now my objective, and everyone knows it, is trying to be selected in the World Cup. I want to help the team. After the World Cup, there will be other things on my mind, but I’m now focused on the World Cup, getting a win against Honduras and doing well.”

However, according to Spanish daily Mundo Deportivo, new Barcelona president Sandro Rosell, who is “convinced” Fabregas will play at the Nou Camp next season, will talk to the Arsenal captain on a trip to South Africa.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has insisted that the 23-year-old is staying put, and has even said that the two have never even discussed the player's future, reminding him that he has a contract with the Gunners until 2015.

Rosell was elected as new Barcelona president earlier this weekm and reportedly made it known to other club officials that he has placed a 45 million-euro cap on a bid for Fabregas.

Bordeaux determined to keep hold of Manchester City & Arsenal target Yoann Gourcuff
France World Cup 2010 flop to stay in Ligue 1...

Bordeaux have insisted they could resist a big money bid from Manchester City or Arsenal for France World Cup 2010 midfielder Yoann Gourcuff.

The ex-AC Milan star had earned rave reviews in Ligue 1 with his thrilling attacking play and this was reported to have brought the interest of the Premier League pair. City are determined to splash the cash to become a force in the game, while the Gunners are expected to turn to the 23-year-old if they lose Barcelona target Cesc Fabregas.

Speaking to L'Equipe, majority shareholder Nicolas de Tavernost insisted the club could turn down a £21 million offer.

"Contrary to what I have heard, we have the means to keep him at the club next season," de Tavernost said.

"He can stay with us. There is no reason for him to leave. Anyway, we will see how he feels after the World Cup."

The Algeria match was very frustrating to watch, yet another nervous performance and the players really need to buck their ideas up:mad:.

Don't blame that man for going crazy and confronting them, however how he made it to the dressing room is a mystery:joker:. More pressure on us for Wednesday which obviously we really need to win.

I hope the England players keep focused and ignore the backstage politics for this important game and get the win we need:).

I hope United sign Luis Suarez:), he would work well with Rooney for sure...

Alexis Sanchez could be good too:D.

Doug Ellis says that James Milner has done himself, Aston Villa and England proud at the World Cup:).

Hope that Milner sees that staying at Villa is for his own good despite how tempting Manchester City may be...

my explanation of the football pitch to MarkWaldorf.

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my explanation of the football pitch to MarkWaldorf.

http://i49.tinypic.com/ftlkn.png

You'd of got his attention if you put Britney in goal!!

He's as good as gone :(

Lmao Shaun you're hilarious:laugh:.

Who knows Nath?, in a way his sale would at least guarantee a few new players;).

We're not going to burst the bank on one single with MON in charge

We need a top striker but we won't get one lol