Article Archive for June 2009
Serdar Tasci, “I have to admit I`m flattered that clubs like Arsenal, AC Milan and Juventus have had their eye on me in the past”
rt defender Serdar Tasci told spox.com how he is “flattered” to be linked with the likes of A.C. Milan, Juventus and Arsenal.
He is quoted as saying:
I have the ambition to move clubs one day, but …
He is quoted as saying:
I have the ambition to move clubs one day, but …
Felipe Melo signs with Fiorentina until 2013
target Felipo Melo, fresh from his Confederations Cup win with Brazil, has signed a new contract with the Italian club.
An announcement on the club’s official website reads:
Fiorentina announces that its sporting director Pantaleo Corvino …
An announcement on the club’s official website reads:
Fiorentina announces that its sporting director Pantaleo Corvino …
No Arsenal bid for Benzema, “We have not received any official offer for Karim, either from Madrid, Manchester or Arsenal”
ery unrealistic for Arsenal to spend £27m for a player considering the budget of the club, yet many believe Arsene Wenger may make a big for French International Karim Benzema, bid which is …
Gilberto Silva says Melo asked about Arsenal, “We heard rumours and he asked me”
Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva revealed Brazil team-mate Felipo Melo asked him what it would be like to join the Gunners.
Gilberto, now with Panathinaikos, said:
We heard rumours and he asked me. I said it’s a …
Gilberto, now with Panathinaikos, said:
We heard rumours and he asked me. I said it’s a …
Robin Van Persie, “I`m not in negotiations with any other club – just Arsenal”
striker Robin van Persie confirmed he’s negotiating his contract renewal with Arsenal. The Dutchman, who believes the squad has the potential to win trophies is quoted as saying by the News of the World:
I’m …
I’m …
Carlos Vela, “I`ll play with Arsenal next season. The boss has confidence in me and he told me that he`s counting on me”
striker Carlos Vela was speaking to reporters after Mexico’s 4-0 win over Venezuela in a friendly match in which he was on target.
The youngster said:
We (Vela and Dos Santos) seemed like the bad guys …
The youngster said:
We (Vela and Dos Santos) seemed like the bad guys …
AC Milan`s Galliani says he met with Wenger to discuss about Adebayor
n club administrator Adriano Galliani told the Italian media how their number one target this summer is Edin Džeko although Arsenal’s Emmanuel Adebayor is a target as well.
He said:
We are only looking for a …
He said:
We are only looking for a …
Arsenal target Yaya Toure extends contract with Barcelona until 2012
target Yaya Youre has extended his stay at Barcelona. The Ivory Coast International will stay at Barcelona until 2012.
The player told the club’s official website:
What’s important is to play at a great club and …
The player told the club’s official website:
What’s important is to play at a great club and …
Felipe Melo`s spokesman, “The player and his family are very happy in Florence”
target Felipo Melo is enjoying a brilliant spell with the Brasilian National side at the Confederations Cup and many believe this will see him leave Fiorentina to join a stronger side.
But, Melo’s spokesman, Emiliano …
But, Melo’s spokesman, Emiliano …
Fabregas, “I am wholeheartedly committed to Arsenal and my future lies with this great Club”
captain Cesc Fabregas told the club’s official website how he has no intention of leaving the club. The Spaniard, who in the past committed himself to Arsenal, had to release the below official statement …
[Video] Mexico beat Venezuela in friendly: Carlos Vela scores first, watch it in HD
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Dos Santos scored twice and set up another to help Mexico beat Venezuela 4-0 in a friendly in the Georgia Dome on Wednesday.
Dos Santos scored twice and set up another to help Mexico beat Venezuela 4-0 in a friendly in the Georgia Dome on Wednesday.
Vermaelen, why I think Melo will not join, Cesc`s comments and the rest of my thoughts on the summer so far
am, 24 days after my last part of last’s season review, putting down some thoughts about all the news we read about in the last month. I didn’t have much to write about …
Wenger on Bendtner, “When Nicklas is really switched on and focused, he is a handful for any defence in the world”
boss Arsene Wenger was full of praise for Danish International Nicklas Bendtner. The Frenchman told the club’s official magazine:
Nicklas has made big improvements since the start of the season. He has become an important …
Nicklas has made big improvements since the start of the season. He has become an important …
Adebayor wants to play for Chelsea? Agent, “The player would like to work with Ancelotti”
fans are waiting for news on the future of striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who, according to his agent Stephane Courbis, wants to play for ex-Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti.
He told Italian website Calciomercato:
There was no meeting …
He told Italian website Calciomercato:
There was no meeting …
Arsene Wenger, “I want to add to the squad and have identified one or two targets”
boss Arsene Wenger revealed his intention is not to sell any of his players but rather to bring two new players to strengthen the squad.
He said:
We lost Hleb and Flamini last summer and we …
He said:
We lost Hleb and Flamini last summer and we …
Just in case you like the white or green away 2009/2010 jersey more than the blue, this website is selling them
s reading my Google mail this afternoon, one of the adverts pointed me towards this website, which is selling those white and green Arsenal away jerseys which were shown as possible official ones …
Arshavin looking to end career in Russia with Zenit St. Petersburg
midfielder Andrei Arsharin declared he wants to end his career with Zenit St. Petersburg, the club with which he spent nine years before joining the North London club.
Arshavin, who is considered by many Arsenal …
Arshavin, who is considered by many Arsenal …
Diaby hires trainer to secure regular place. Trainer, “He wants to be stronger in challenges”
midfielder Abou Diaby decided to spend his summer holidays working with French personal trainer Renaud Longuevre to secure a starting place in the Gunner’s first eleven next season.
His new trainer told Les Dessous du …
His new trainer told Les Dessous du …
Arsenal target Felipo Melo flattered by link, “Obviously it is a good thing that great clubs are interested”
ina midfielder Felipe Melo told Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport how it is a good thing to be linked with important European clubs but again declared he’s happy with Fiorentina.
He said:
Obviously it is a …
He said:
Obviously it is a …
[By our Readers] Exclusive interview with Ronald de Boer on Thomas Vermaelen
h authorised by our editors, the below article was not written by an author of The Gunning Hawk team but by one of our readers who is a collaborator of this section. If you also …
Eboue, “My ambition is to stay and play but because of a lack of first-team play, I`m not happy”
defender Emmanuel Eboue insisted he wants to stay with Arsenal but only if he is secured a regular place for the upcoming season.
Speaking to skysports.com about a possible move to French side PSG, the …
Speaking to skysports.com about a possible move to French side PSG, the …
No Arsenal move for Sneijder, “I have no intention of leaving Real Madrid”
drid midfielder Wesley Sneijder, linked with a possible move to Arsenal by a number of gossip columns, told As how he will not leave the Spanish club.
He said:
I have no intention of leaving Real …
He said:
I have no intention of leaving Real …
Arsenal sign Vermaelen, “I joined this Club because I know Arsenal will be challenging for trophies”
international defender Thomas Vermaelen has signed for Arsenal. It is Arsene Wenger’s first signing of the summer. Speaking to the club’s official website, the player said:
I’m just so happy to be joining Arsenal. This …
I’m just so happy to be joining Arsenal. This …
Wenger on Vermaelen, “Thomas is primarily a left-footed centre back, but he`s multi-functional and can also play at left back”
coach Arsene Wenger revealed everyone is “delighted” with new signing Thomas Vermaelen, a player who can play in a number of positions at the back.
The Frenchman said:
Thomas is a great signing for Arsenal Football …
The Frenchman said:
Thomas is a great signing for Arsenal Football …
Arshavin awarded for work with S.O.S Children`s Village
midfielder Andrei Arshavin has received the mark of Saint Tatyana from the Russian Orthodox Church on Wednesday for taking part in social activities with the younger generation.
Gleb Grozovsky, the priest of Arshavin’s former club …
Gleb Grozovsky, the priest of Arshavin’s former club …
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Agent rubbishes Felipo Mela links: “Above all the rumours, I always thought the lad would remain in Florence”
al useless transfer rumours at this time of the year have linked Fiorentina’s Felipe Melo with a possible move to Arsenal, with many fans jumping off their seats in exciting.
But his agent, Umberto Fusco, …
But his agent, Umberto Fusco, …
Thomas Vermaelen closer to Arsenal, “On Friday I will fly to London to have my medical”
fender Thomas Vermaelen may become an Arsenal player before the end of the week. The player told Belgian newspaper Gazet van Antwerpen:
On Friday I will fly to London to have my medical. After that …
On Friday I will fly to London to have my medical. After that …
Kieran Gibbs, “I look at the season as a big success for me personally, I`ve got my experience in”
left back Kieran Gibbs analysed his season which in his opinion was a very successful one, although it included the slip which gave Manchester United an important away goal in the Champions League semi-final.
On …
On …
Eboue`s agent, “Inter have never contacted us but if they should call us we would be in Italy without any problems”
l Eboue’s agent Franjo Vranjkovic spoke to calciomercato.com about the future of his client, saying the player is happy with the way Arsenal play but may consider a move to Italy if one of the …
Official fixtures finally released, we start away against Everton
alse rumours around the web “leaked” incorrect fixtures for the 2009/2010 season, the official set of games have finally been released. We start our Premiership campaign against Everton, away from home, a very tough …
Yaya Toure to stay with Barcelona. Agent, “He is very happy at Barca and in the city”
na’s Yaya Toure, just like last summer, is one of the many players linked with Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp believing the club should indeed sign the midfielder.
But Toure’s representative Dmitri Seluk is quoted as saying …
But Toure’s representative Dmitri Seluk is quoted as saying …
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