Saturday, June 23, 2007

Thierry Henry set to move to Barcelona.


It's been reported that Arsenal has confirmed a £16m transfer to Barcelona, subjected to the Frenchman, 29, passing a medical.

So how will Arsenal cope with the departure of their superstar striker?

Henry cut a tired, uninspired figure last season and was troubled by injury.

Second half of last season, the team played without the skipper, and goals were hard to come by. They were struggling without a leader in front to guide them to the once mighty 'Gunners'.
So who will Arsene Wenger buy to replace him?
Arsenal will need someone who is capable to score goals and lead the front line.

However, what about Arsene Wenger?
Is there a possible move for him? It's been reported that Barcelona is moving in for him...

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Transfer mill...

Middlesbrough is ready to make a bid for Manchester United, Alan Smith. Having bought Jeremie Aliadiere from Arsenal, Boro is ready to part £6m on Smith.

Pompey boss Harry Redknapp wants to sign Sevilla striker Fredi Kanoute as top scorer Kanu is talks with Ajax. (The Sun)

CHELSEA'S misfiring striker Andriy Shevchenko could soon be on his way back to AC Milan after just one season in the English Premiership.

ITALY striker Fabio Quagliarella could be heading to Manchester United, if it confirms a bid for the 23-year-old it made a month ago.

Midfielder Jose Antonio Reyes, who has been on loan at Real Madrid from Arsenal, has begged the Spanish club to let him stay after he helped them lift the title on Sunday. (Daily Mirror)

CHELSEA has completed the signing of Bolton Wanderers' out-of-contract Israel centre-back, Tel Ben Haim, on a four-year deal.

LIVERPOOL has confirmed it would like to sign West Ham's Yossi Benayoun.

Barcelona want Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to become their new boss, with Frank Rijkaard expected to step down after his side were pipped to the Spanish title by Real Madrid. (The Sun)