First of all, Merry Christmas to all reading this! Its nearly the January transfer window and as we all know Wenger is looking for a striker. I have seen many blog’s with various strikers mentioned but a lto of players have been missed. None here.

Full name: André-Pierre Gignac
Date of birth: May 12, 1985
Birthplace: Martigues, France
Nationality: French
EU passport: Yes
Height: 187 cms
Weight: 84 kgs

Club: Toulouse
Position: Striker [C]
Squad Number: 10
Previous clubs: Lorient > Pau (loan) > Toulouse

International debut: 1 April 2009, W 1-0 v Lithuania
International Caps: 6
International Goals: 1
World Cups: none

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Full name: Luca Toni Varchetta
Date of birth: May 26, 1977
Birthplace: Pavullo nel Frignano, Italy
Nationality: Italian
EU passport: Yes
Height: 193 cms
Weight: 88 kgs

Club: Free Agent (to be released by Bayern)
Position: Striker [C]
Squad Number: 9
Contract expires: June 2012
Previous clubs: Modena > Empoli > Fiorenzuola > Trevise > Vicenza > Brescia > Palermo > (€11m) Fiorentina > (€18m) Bayern München

International debut: August 2004, v Iceland
International Caps: 47
International Goals: 16
World Cups: Germany 2006 (1st)

Signing Possibility: 6/10

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Full name: Carlton Cole
Date of birth: November 12, 1983
Birthplace: Surrey, England
Nationality: English
2nd nationality: Nigerian
EU passport: Yes
Height: 190 cms
Weight: 88 kgs

Club: West Ham
Position: Forward [C]
Squad Number: 12
Previous clubs: Chelsea > (loan) Wolverhampton > Chelsea > (loan) Aston Villa > Chelsea > West Ham

International debut: February 2009, v Spain
International Caps: 4
International Goals: 0
World Cups: none

Signing Possibility: 6/10

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Full name: Edin Džeko
Date of birth: March 17, 1986
Birthplace: Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nationality: Bosnian
EU passport: No
Height: 192 cms
Weight: 80 kgs

Club: Wolfsburg
Position: Forward [C]
Squad Number: 9
Previous clubs: Zeljeznicar > Usti nad Labem > Teplice > Wolfsburg

International debut: June 2007, v Turkey
International Caps: 20
International Goals: 14
World Cups: none

Signing Possibility: 5/10

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Full name: Goran Pandev
Date of birth: July 27, 1983
Birthplace: Strumica, Macedonia
Nationality: Macedonian
EU passport: No
Height: 184 cms
Weight: 75 kgs

Club: Free Agent
Position: Forward [L]
Squad Number: 19
Previous clubs: Belasica > Inter Milan > La Spezia > Ancona > Lazio

International debut: December 2000
International Caps: 17
International Goals: 6
World Cups: none

Signing Possibility: 7/10

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Full name: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Date of birth: August 12, 1983
Birthplace: Drempt, Netherlands
Nationality: Dutch
EU passport: Yes
Height: 183 cms
Weight: 78 kgs

Club: Milan
Position: Striker [C]
Squad Number: 11
Contract expires: June 2013
Previous clubs: PSV > (loan) De Graafschap > PSV > (loan) AGOVV Apeldoorn > Heerenveen > (€9m) Ajax > (€27m) Real Madrid > (€15) Milan

International debut: August 2006, v Republic of Ireland
International Caps: 26
International Goals: 14
World Cups: none

Signing Possibility: 5/10

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Full name: David Villa Sánchez
Date of birth: December 03, 1981
Birthplace: Langreo, Spain
Nationality: Spanish
EU passport: Yes
Height: 175 cms
Weight: 69 kgs

Club: Valencia
Position: Forward [C]
Squad Number: 7
Contract expires: June 2014
Previous clubs: Sporting Gijon B > Sporting Gijon > (€2.5m) Zaragoza > (€12m) Valencia

International debut: February 2005, v San Marino
International Caps: 52
International Goals: 33
World Cups: Germany 2006

Signing Possibility: 1/10

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Full name: Marouane Chamakh
Date of birth: January 10, 1984
Birthplace: Tonnens, France
Nationality: Moroccan
2nd nationality: French
EU passport: Yes
Height: 185 cms
Weight: 70 kgs

Club: Bordeaux
Position: Forward [C]
Squad Number: 29
Previous clubs: (youth) Bordeaux

International debut: June 2003, v Sierra Leone
International Caps: 31
International Goals: 10
World Cups: none

Signing Possibility: 2/10

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Personally I think Dzeko is the best player to get but Wenger wont offer as much as they want. Pandev seems quite a reliable option seeming he is free however Gignac may be the move Wenger makes? I really don’t know. What are your view?

Arsenal have been rocked by an injury to star striker Robin van Persie which could see the Dutchman ruled out of action for around two months.

Van Persie was stretchered off during Holland’s goalless friendly draw in Italy on Saturday night.

He damaged his ankle in a challenge with Giorgio Chiellini in the early stages of the clash.

Afterwards Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk suggested Van Persie had torn his ankle ligaments, althought the extent of the injury will not be determined until Sunday when tests will be carried out on the striker.

If confirmed, Van Persie would be facing around two months on the sidelines – something which would threaten to derail Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge.

Van Persie has scored seven league goals for the Gunners this season, helping them to second place in the current standings.

They trail leaders Chelsea by five points but have a game in hand on their London rivals.

Transfer Talk

Liverpool are also keen on Arsenal striker Eduardo and are poised to make a £10m bid for Croatian.
Full story: News of the World

Arsenal are preparing a £5m bid for Hoffenheim’s Brazilian midfielder Maicosuel.
Full story: News of the World

The Gunners are also keen on Cardiff City full-back Adam Matthews and are planning a £5m swoop for the 17-year-old. (Sunday Express)

This week and continuing from the close of the summer transfer window Arsenal have been linked with many players, the majority being more young possible acquisitions. However today I have set out to attempt to reveal what players are realistic signings in January.

Eden Hazard

Hazard is an attacking midfielder currently playing for Lille in French Ligue 1. He is very short at only 1.7 metres tall but is super quick and already has a great passing range at only 18. The Daily Mail and Daily Mirror both have reported this story and although both papers don’t have the best rumour to signing ratio it sounds like a signing Wenger would make. The Daily Mirror reported he was so keen to scare off interest he would offer around 5 million in January. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man Utd and Inter Milan have all shown interest but Hazard has declared himself that as a child he dreamed of playing for Arsenal or Real Madrid.

Gregory Van Der Wiel

Van Der Wiel is the 21 Year Old right back of Ajax. It is reported that Wenger was keen on the player after spotting him whilst watching Vermaelen. Ajax rate the player in the £7 million bracket and seeming Sagna is ageing in the Wenger age range it seems it may happen. i don’t belive Wenger see’s Eboue as the replacement for Sagna and he is only a year or so behind his age so it seems a realistic chance, if not in January but in the summer. After Thomas Vermaelen has been so good Wenger may be tempted. Gavin Hoyte is the only right back coming from youth and Pedro Bothelo who’s on loan seems a bit of idiot, causing havoc wherever he goes.

Cesar Azpilicueta

Another young right back this time playign his football  at Osasuna. He is a very bright proposition and Wenger believes he can steal him from the Spanish club for only 2 million. Azilicueta is 20 and would be a good signing due to his potential and at only £2 million would attract Wenger like nothing else.

The list is a bit short isn’t it?

Hence the title realistic signings that is the answer to your question. Currently Wenger knows he will need to replace Alex Song On the window but is not sure how to do it. I don’t believe he will go for Vieira and I think St Etiene will price themselves out of a sale by rating Matuidi at around £15 million. Wenger probably is eyeing a 27 year old player who is unsettled or is wanting a new challenge who we haven’t heard of but I’ll leave that to him.

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Good times lay ahead, we know that anyway. But…. Good times could be 99% assured this season should we sign two players this January. I know it is a while off January at this time but I’m sure Wenger is already looking ahead so shy shouldn’t we. I’m not gonna mention the papers because as soon as the window shuts they are looking for the next window moves, but anyway.

This January we could do with a back up Centre Back for Vermaelen and Gallas and a experienced player who can take the CDM role when Song Leaves for the cup of nations.

Song has been playing brilliant so far this season and is continuing to improve every game he plays in red, but in my opinion because Denilson will only be reaching match fitness by the time Song leaves, we can’t just throw him into the team with little fitness and awareness. This could be catastrophic.

Ramsey is not the sort of player who can play that role because he likes to get forward, and although I believe he is good enough, he has virtually no experience to get us through tough game, which I’m sure await.

People are bringing up the idea of Viera, I believe this is the wrong way to do things. Sorry to all those who want him back but he won’t be the player of the past. I would prefer a player of around 27 or 28 with the legs for our play but with tons of experience. Such a player I’m not sure of but I know I will get suggestions in the comments so fire away.

We need good back up Centre Back. Silvestre and Senderos are not good enough. Full stop. We have Nordveit but he’s on loan in Germany and won’t be recalled and Djourou who is good is injured for the duration.

Therefore a good CB is a must. Who I shall let you decide in the comments again because I’m getting lazy. So keep the comments coming!

With these two additions I’m sure we would win two trophies this season, my bets are The FA Cup and League. Am I mad or down to earth, you decide!

Hello people, hope your enjoying your weekend thus far, and are anticipating a good win over Blackburn tomorrow. I think the team is performing well but we have to be consistent this season which wasn’t the case last season, to the point where we had so many 0-0 draws in a row it was unbelievable. But this will not happen this season; we have got a good squad at the moment including a fit Arshavin and Rosicky meaning the midfield is as strong as ever with the great ability of Fabregas as well.

Goalkeeping

First things first, push Almunia out – he’s not good enough.

Then give Mannone the gloves, because if he continues to be as good as he has appeared in the first few games of his times at Arsenal then I couldn’t ask for more.

Fabianksi may serve another chance between the posts to show himself but he seemed a bit shaky at times when I’ve seen him before.

The Defence

The defence is looking good at the moment, if we can keep Gallas and Vermalen fit all season we can have one of the best backs of the league. We have got great cover for left back in the form of Gibbs, who in my opinion could push Clichy this season out of his role. I really believe he is that good, although Clichy has got much experience now so I’ll give him the benefit now. Sagna is one of the best Right Backs in the world, and in Eboue we have decent enough cover as well as someone who can dribble better even though his game defensively lacks.

The big concern though is if one of our CB’s gets injured. In my opinion Senderos will not be up to the task seeming he has no match time at all really, and Silvestre is not good enough. I like Djourou, but he is inured for most of the seasons so we need o buy in January, unless Wenger will pull out Nordveit from his loan spell. Nordveit will be one of the bests CB’s in the business.

Take a look at his Wikipedia page for my informaion on him:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Håvard_Nordtveit

If we stay injury free though we’are fine!

Midfield

I like Alex Song and every game he is getting better, although he needs some practice against quick dribbling players, which hopeful Walcott can provide in training. If he continues to play as well as he has so far we don’t need to buy in January.

Keeping Fabregas fit is essential; those that play in the Arsenal-highlights fantasy league will know just how many assist he provides and how much work he gets through on the pitch.

If Rosicky can have an injury free season, he will take apart teams such as Blackburn tomorrow. He can also cross the ball which has been a problem in the past, as well as being able to hit edge of the area stunner’s, which the likes of Denilson can’t do, (that goal against Everton was a one off.)

I prefer Arshavin playing the striker role because I believe he’s better there, but he is also great in midfield where I believe Wenger will keep him. I don’t need to say much more on Arshavin , he has it all! Well apart from heading that is but that doesn’t worry me with the likes of Gallas Vermalen and Diaby.

Attack

Van Persie is the main striker, although he needs to find a player that can play alongside him. I would like to see Vela get more first team action because he may be the finisher that can get involved in play as well.

Eduardo is good but I would like to see him be more involved in the build up to goals, like Van Persie is and Bendtner to a lesser extent.

Bendtner is improving and will continue to do so, Wenger has already said he needs to improve his build up play and finishing but I believe Bentdner will turn to a good player for Arsenal in years to come.

Overall then

The team is good but we need one more CB in Januray who is experienced and good enough for back up Vermaelen and Gallas. If so we will win many trophies.

Hello people, I am still feeling bad over our loss to Man City yesterday and this has left me thinking about our current situation as a whole. I have already, a few weeks ago voiced my feelings over Wenger and how he should of and needed buy, and how he didn’t so today I am going to tell you what will be of Arsenal next year, so read on:

The overall result of this season when it ends:

In the league we will finish fourth with either Man City or Liverpool being a close 5th. I believe Chelsea will win and Man Utd to be second as they always kick on about 2 months into the season.

We will win either the Carling cup or FA  Cup this year but the Champions League will evade us when we get knocked out in the Semi’s to an English club or Barcelona.

Overall then a one season trophy where in the league we will fail again along with the Champions League.

So what will happen at the end of the campaign?

Wenger will still be in charge and will be preaching over how youth has worked for Arsenal and we have won one trophy in 5 years, which is not good enough. Consequently rather than buy some desperately needed players, he will sell Fabregas because Fabregas will want to leave to a good team like Barca and not buy a replacement because he will believe Merida can step up.

Then rather than buy a CB he will bring in Bartley from the youth team who will be to clumsy and Nordveit a year to early for in premier league.

Wenger will buy one player in the transfer market and say he has everything Arsenal have been lacking over the past year then again the season will not work due to to many youth players.

The current squad players now will not have improved that much (Denilson, Diaby and Song) although Wenger will keep defending his players until he realises 2 or 3 year to late that they were not good enough and they will be sold. He will bring in more youth and the cycle of 4 years trophiliess will continue again.

Happy? Cos I’m not, so the quicker someone kicks Wenger into buying someone rather than running the whole club on a youth cycle the betetr it will be.

Take a look at Man Utd’s youth system…

Firstly before you comment on this section I understand that Man Utd uy players for far to much like (Berbatov) who does occasionally well and that’s why they win alot but, Look at their youth system.

Players like Darron Gibson who is good is not rushed into the side at 18, 19 or 20 but is steadily given a few games a season at the age of 21 then by the age of 24 he will be a regular and be one of the top midfielders in the world. Also their defender Evans has played a few games along with their Brazilian left back. But none of their youth players are brought in as first team members at the age of 18, unlike Arsenal’s.

Therefore their players in the first squad are all good and old enough with tons of experience to win trophies and titles. With Arsenal’s system of average players (Denilson) being brought in to young, then played constantly we have no chance of winning.

Who wants this to continue? Not me.

The Solution

There are 3 options and I Hope but doubt it is number 3:

1 – Sack Wenger at the end of the season if we remain trophyless after another poor premier league season.

2- Make sure Wenger is forced to buy players

3- Sincerely hope this post is aload of rubbish and Arsenal go on to be the best team ever.