Arsenal Failed With Late Bid For Alonso
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The Independent has reported that Arsenal tried to sign Xabi Alonso just before the transfer deadline, submitting an improved offer believed to be around £14million.
Yesterday Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez had reiterated that Spanish international midfielder Alonso was not for sale, although it is thought was always prepared to deal if a would-be buying club met his valuation of the player.
Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger had admitted the Gunners needed an experienced midfielder, and had hinted that a deadline day deal or two might well materialise. In the event, none did, though Wenger has also stressed that he believes his existing squad is strong enough to challenge for major honours.
Wenger brought in Samir Nasri, Aaron Ramsey, Amaury Bischoff and Mikael Silvestre during the summer, while Gilberto Silva, Alexander Hleb, Jens Lehmann, Mathieu Flamini and Justin Hoyte left the club and Kerrea Gilbert, Nacer Barazite, Armand Traore and Philippe Senderos were sent out on loan.
Wenger yesterday rejected Cardiff City's attempt to take Aaron Ramsey back on loan.
Nevertheless, he is thought to have wanted to partner Alonso with fellow Spain international Cesc Fabregas in central midfield. According to The Independent, Wenger saw Alonso, 26, as a player who could add experience and steel to his team.
The Frenchman had a bid of £12million rejected last month as he tried to capitalise on Liverpool's efforts to sign Gareth Barry from Aston Villa.
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clichy says its ok not to sign anyone
immediately i know he is kidding himself...
Flamini left a big gap in central midfield ?
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too bad.. if barry joined pool we would've got him..
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sad sia, now need to stick with denilson or song
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he will only go if rafa need $$, example for barry, but too bad, barry failed to arrive so alonso don go anywhere.
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Originally posted by I_love_my_toilet:
clichy says its ok not to sign anyone
immediately i know he is kidding himself...
Flamini left a big gap in central midfield ?
who knows, maybe one day, if really need to, wenger will take up a jersey no. and play central mid himself? lol
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trust wenger, i guess he knows what is he doing. if there is really some real problem, he would definitely buy in january
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Originally posted by glacer:
trust wenger, i guess he knows what is he doing. if there is really some real problem, he would definitely buy in january
by then might be too late... tis season sure tight if wan to win epl must lead by x'mas... for ucl, too late to make changes if already out... new player come in also need time to gel also... plus hvnt hear wenger make tactical signings during mid season... now can only hope wenger keep eboue out of the squad as much as possible... -
i rather we dont lead, and stay at 2nd, then overtake them when the time comes
