Both Yaya Sanogo and Chuba Akpom have been linked with moves this month, but have so far failed to secure one. The former is into the final six months of his contract, so a permanent transfer was believed most likely, but we have either failed to drum up interest in his signature, or Arsene Wenger […]
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Which Arsenal stars could head for the exit door in January?
We have just over a month until the winter transfer window opens, so we thought we’d take a look at the players which could find themselves leaving Arsenal. One exit could be determined on the injury/fitness situation surrounding three players, with Hector Bellerin, Carl Jenkinson and Mathieu Debuchy all vying for one position. The Spaniard is hands-down […]
Why are Arsenal yet to extend Cazorla and others contracts?
Santi Cazorla is out of contract come the end of the season, so why have Arsenal failed to extend his deal? The Spaniard has been one of our most influential players this season, being one of the first names on the teamsheet when fit, and I can think of no reason why he would be […]
Could Wenger bring Sanogo back to Arsenal next season?
Will Sanogo be a Gunner next season? A few days ago an article on JustArsenal.com began a debate about whether any of Arsenal’s youngsters will get a chance in the Arsenal first team next season. The likes of Jon Toral and Chuba Akpom were mentioned, with the latter causing quite a split in fan opinions. […]
Could Wenger promote Akpom instead of buying a new Arsenal striker?
Will Arsenal invest or promote Chuba Akpom? Whilst it remains well anticipated that Arsenal will be looking to recruit a striker this summer to join the front line, just who will be signing for the club, remains largely unknown. But instead of seeing a new face at the Emirates, could Wenger instead promote Akpom to […]
Will Yaya Sanogo ever be ready to play for Arsenal?
When Arsenal bought Yaya Sanogo from the French side Auxerre three seasons ago, he was hailed as a hot young talent and was expected to flourish under Arsene Wenger’s tutelage. But after two years of doing not-very-much at Arsenal, he was sent out on loan at Dutch side Ajax, where it was hoped he would […]
Failed Yaya Sanogo set for Arsenal return
The French youngster Yaya Sanogo looked to be an incredible prospect when Arsenal signed him from Auxerre two summers ago. He was 20 years old, 6ft 4in tall, and had an excellent scoring record of 26 goals in 52 games for the French club. But at Arsenal he lost his scoring boots and although given […]
Ozil was brilliant – but a word of warning…..
It is easy to get carried away with Arsenal’s pre-season form, especially when your team slots six goals with no response. Naysayers will be quick to remind us about Yaya Sanogo. The lanky forward burst into the scene with a wonderful exhibition of skill and finishing at the Emirates Cup last pre-season. But when the […]
Szczesny? Should Arsenal send more players to Ajax?
Latest transfer reports coming out of Ajax talk about the possibility of the Dutch giants signing Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. The Ajax director of football Marc Overmars has reportedly been in touch with the Gunners to find out about his availability. The Dutch club expects to lose their incumbent goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen to Manchester United. […]
Is Ajax the perfect place for Sanogo?
Arsene Wenger admits that it is only paperwork that is between Yaya Sanogo and joining Ajax on loan. He also thinks that it would be to the benefit of the forward. The presence of two former Arsenal legends at the Dutch club is a cause of optimism for Wenger. Marc Overmars is the director of […]
Arsenal and the Tale of Two (troublesome) Strikers
I think it is fair to say that the majority of Arsenal fans last summer had much higher hopes that one of our young strikers Joel Campbell was going to have a much bigger influence on the season for the Gunners as another in the shape of Yaya Sanogo. Even though the tall Frenchman had […]
Thoughts on Arsenal’s transfer window so far…
The Gunners are off to the pre-season to Singapore but the transfer market is still abuzz with news, rumours and everything that’s flying left, right and center. And the rumours kept following Arsene Wenger to the pre-season trip. Just as Morgan Schneiderlin signed for Manchester United, everyone started questioning if it was a loss for […]
Arsenal to secure brilliant transfer for young striker
It was never likely for Arsenal to use our young French international striker Yaya Sanogo as a first team player this season. And the fact that the tall 22-year old was not one of the fringe players included in the Arsenal squad for the pre-season visit to Singapore to play in the Barclays Asia trophy […]
Arsenal have squad decisions to make BEFORE buying
Why Arsene has a lot to do before he can consider buying any more players. by DW Pre-season training will be in full swing over the next couple of weeks as we build up for another hard fought campaign. While Gooners everywhere will be eagerly awaiting the next big name through the Emirates doors. It […]