Arsenal transfer update: Wenger busy with under 36 hours left
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Defence
Per Mertesacker – The Press Association have reported that Arsenal have reached an agreement with Werder Bremen for Per Mertesacker for a fee of £8 million. Despite Mertesacker admitting last week that he is happy in Germany, it appears that he is flying to London this afternoon for a medical and to agree personal terms. Likeliness rating: 4.5/5*
Gary Cahill – It has been suggested that we risk missing out on Gary Cahill because Spurs are about to put forward a last-minute bid. Despite being one of the longest-running transfer sagas of the summer, Cahill to Arsenal is looking increasingly unlikely. Likeliness rating: 2/5
Alex – We brought you news earlier today that Arsène Wenger has contacted Chelsea about the availability of Alex, who will most probably struggle to secure a place in the Chelsea starting line-up this season. Chelsea have apparently said that he can leave for the right price, but I believe that Wenger simply enquired about his availability in case the deal for Mertesacker were to fall through. Likeliness rating 3/5
André Santos – Fenerbache full-back André Santos is also having a medical with Arsenal this afternoon after the two clubs agreed a £6.2 million transfer fee late last night. Having lost Gaël Clichy earlier in the summer, Wenger was keen to sign a new left-back that can slip straight into the starting line-up. Likeliness rating: 4.5/5
Midfield:
Florent Malouda – We have been linked with a last-minute swoop for Florent Malouda, who was Chelsea’s player of the season 2 years ago, and has become one of the most important members of their first-team. André Villas Boas has already confirmed that Malouda he plans to keep hold of Malouda, so I am going to dismiss this one as pure speculation. Likeliness rating: 1/5
Yossi Benayoun – Yossi Benayoun has made only 10 appearances for Chelsea since he joined last summer (mainly due to injury). He looks unlikely to force his way into the starting line-up any time soon, especially when you consider the arrival of Juan Mata, and confirmed on Twitter that his representatives have been talking to other clubs; it appears that he is considering his options. Wenger needs a player with Premier League experience to slot into our midfield, and Yossi may be our man. It is not as unlikely as it sounds. Likeliness rating: 3.5/5
Eljero Elia – Hamburg’s Eljero Elia this morning released a statement saying that he would prefer a move to England because he believes that the Premier League suits his style of play. Elia was on the verge of agreeing a move to Juventus, but it appears that he is stalling. Wenger has been tracking him for several weeks, but is apparently unwilling to match Juve’s offer. Likeliness rating: 2/5
Mikel Arteta - It has been reported that Arsène Wenger has offered Everton manager David Moyes Nickalas Bendtner (and a bit of cash) in exchange for Mikel Arteta. However, Everton don’t want Bendtner, but may be willing to discuss a fee for Arteta. The Toffee’s are in a difficult financial position and are not able to turn down a high offer for one of their star players. Likeliness rating: 2/5
Eden Hazard – Eden Hazard has released a statement in which he has committed his future to Lille. Enough said. Likeliness rating: 0.5/5
Yann M’Vila – Arsenal have been heavily linked with Rennes midfielder Yan M’Vila this week, with suggestions that Wenger is set to make a bid this afternoon. The big talking-point is that M’Vila would ineligible to play in the Champions League as he has already appeared for Rennes in their Europa League Play-Off ties with Red Star Belgrade. However, Wenger always thinks long-term and, at 21-years-old, M’Vila will be one for the future. Likeliness rating: 4/5
Strikers
Park Chu Young – South Korea captain Park Chu Young is set to have a medical this afternoon and should be confirmed as an Arsenal player later today. Arsenal have agreed a fee with AS Monaco and I believe that this is almost a done-deal. Likeliness rating: 4.5/5
*The likeliness rating shows how likely we think it is that any given player will join Arsenal before the transfer window closes tomorrow night.
Out:
Armand Traoré – Traoré has signed a 3-year contract with QPR for a fee believed to be in the region of £1.2 million.
Nicklas Bendtner – We are leaving it a little bit late to get Bendtner off our books. Although Stoke and Sunderland have both declared interest, and there were talks about a move to Sporting Lisbon several weeks ago, it would seem that there have been no offers as of yet. Bendtner was offered to Everton in exchange for Arteta, but they don’t want him either.
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