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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”
June 30, 2009 – 17:30 | No Comment

Stuttgart 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 …

Felipe Melo signs with Fiorentina until 2013
June 30, 2009 – 13:10 | No Comment

Arsenal 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 …

No Arsenal bid for Benzema, “We have not received any official offer for Karim, either from Madrid, Manchester or Arsenal”
June 30, 2009 – 8:00 | 3 Comments

It is very 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”
June 29, 2009 – 14:00 | No Comment

Former 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 …

Robin Van Persie, “I`m not in negotiations with any other club – just Arsenal”
June 29, 2009 – 10:57 | No Comment

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 …

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”
June 27, 2009 – 14:30 | 17 Comments

Arsenal 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 …

AC Milan`s Galliani says he met with Wenger to discuss about Adebayor
June 27, 2009 – 12:00 | 2 Comments

AC Milan 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 …

Arsenal target Yaya Toure extends contract with Barcelona until 2012
June 27, 2009 – 8:00 | One Comment

Arsenal 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 …

Felipe Melo`s spokesman, “The player and his family are very happy in Florence”
June 26, 2009 – 12:00 | 2 Comments

Arsenal 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 …

Fabregas, “I am wholeheartedly committed to Arsenal and my future lies with this great Club”
June 26, 2009 – 8:00 | No Comment

Arsenal 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
June 25, 2009 – 15:32 | 3 Comments
[Video] Mexico beat Venezuela in friendly: Carlos Vela scores first, watch it in HD

Giovani 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
June 25, 2009 – 14:00 | 28 Comments

Here I 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”
June 24, 2009 – 11:30 | No Comment

Arsenal 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 …

Adebayor wants to play for Chelsea? Agent, “The player would like to work with Ancelotti”
June 24, 2009 – 8:00 | 2 Comments

Arsenal 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 …

Arsene Wenger, “I want to add to the squad and have identified one or two targets”
June 23, 2009 – 22:00 | 2 Comments

Arsenal 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 …

Just in case you like the white or green away 2009/2010 jersey more than the blue, this website is selling them
June 23, 2009 – 17:45 | 8 Comments

As I was 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
June 22, 2009 – 14:30 | No Comment

Arsenal 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 …

Diaby hires trainer to secure regular place. Trainer, “He wants to be stronger in challenges”
June 22, 2009 – 11:30 | 3 Comments

Arsenal 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 …

Arsenal target Felipo Melo flattered by link, “Obviously it is a good thing that great clubs are interested”
June 22, 2009 – 8:00 | One Comment

Fiorentina 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 …

[By our Readers] Exclusive interview with Ronald de Boer on Thomas Vermaelen
June 21, 2009 – 13:30 | 5 Comments

Although 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”
June 21, 2009 – 8:30 | One Comment

Arsenal 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 …

No Arsenal move for Sneijder, “I have no intention of leaving Real Madrid”
June 20, 2009 – 16:00 | 2 Comments

Real Madrid 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 …

Arsenal sign Vermaelen, “I joined this Club because I know Arsenal will be challenging for trophies”
June 20, 2009 – 12:00 | No Comment

Belgian 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 …

Wenger on Vermaelen, “Thomas is primarily a left-footed centre back, but he`s multi-functional and can also play at left back”
June 20, 2009 – 1:15 | No Comment

Arsenal 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 …

Arshavin awarded for work with S.O.S Children`s Village
June 19, 2009 – 14:30 | One Comment

Arsenal 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 …

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