Today has been a big day for Arsenal; We are to face Celtic in Champions league qualifying which as “harregas the gooner” said on the post below is very ironic and many transfer stories have stated prevailing in the last few hours, so the papers should be full of them tomorrow.

Arsenal to up Chamakh bid

The Daily Mail is saying Wenger will up his bid for the Moroccan forward to £7.5 million to secure his services this season after Wenger stated that the forward would fit into his plans perfectly. Although to add to this Laurent Blanc the Bordeaux coach has also said he thinks Arsenal are not that bothered about signing Chamakh. I disagree; Wenger wouldn’t enquire otherwise.

Traore will not be loaned…yet

Wenger has told Birmingham that Traore will not be loaned to the blues at the current time although when the transfer markets comes towards an end he may consider it again. Alex McLeish said:

A new CB on Arsenal’s radar

Arsene Wenger is considering a move for Dinamo Moscow’s Fernandez. he is a 26 year old CB who is a fans favourite in Russia. According to Sky Sports Arsenal, Aston Villa, Everton and West Ham are all interested in the player and Barry Mcintosh hsi British agent confirmed this news to Sky Sports:

“The interest in Leandro Fernandez is significant,” his British representative Barry McIntosh told skysports.com.

“At this point, though, it is too early to talk about names or specific clubs.

“But Luis is keen on a move to the Premier League, that is true.”