Wayne Rooney to Arsenal?

After Sir Alex Ferguson's fair well game at Old Trafford today he said in the interview after that Wayne Rooney had asked for a transfer. There has been speculations that Rooney has been unhappy lately but now that it has been confirmed a lot of clubs have show interest in the English superstar.
There has been talks that Arsenal is one of these clubs. This sounds ridiculous seeing as Arsenal have only spent over 15 million on a small handful of occasions and that the price tag for Rooney would be on a scale never before seen at the Emirates.
One would think that a name like Wayne Rooney's would have a price tag of 30-40 million but this isn't the case, it has been said that a 25 million bid would be required for Manchester United to let him leave. This would still be a record breaking buy for the Gunners but with them spending big this summer it is looking very possible financial wise.
Arsenal were already looking for a record breaking buy this summer with Steven Jovetic but now that Rooney has come available will the Gunners be making there two biggest buys in one summer? If so these two buys would be over half of the Gunners summer budget for sure.

The Pros and Cons of signing Wayne Rooney

PRO: it sends out a message to the fans that big transfers flow in both directions. Arsenal fans have had to endure summer after summer of selling there top players and watching them win titles with other clubs. A Wayne Rooney buy would show Arsenal fans that the Gunners are capable of buying the top players as well as building them.

He would also contribute greatly to the attack of the Gunners at his best Rooney has tremendous vision and execution of a range of passes on the ball, he can beat defenders with strength and subtle touches of the ball, his movement is good in the final third, and he certainly knows where the goal is.
He can also be counted upon to put in a real shift and work hard for the team cause in a variety of positions.

Wenger could play Rooney as an outright forward instead of Olivier Giroud, this not only improves Arsenals outright attack but it also allows the likes of Santi Cazorla to keep his position behind the attack. In the season of 2011-2012 when Rooney did play this more attacking position he racked up an amazing 27 league goals.
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What is becoming increasingly clear is that Rooney needs a new challenge. He has been substituted, or starting on the bench, far too often in recent months for a player of his quality and importance, and he no longer appears to be the obvious choice to make things happen for United when they are struggling to break down the opposition. He needs a new challenge and the Premier League is his home.


CON: the price for Rooney would be more then the Emirates have ever seen and while Arsene Wenger has plenty of money to spend this summer he has always had difficulty in buying quality players for a big some of money. Not only that he is 27 years of age and that is well over Wengers average big transfer buys witch is about 24 years of age.

Rooney plays in a central attacking position and has the licence to roam during attacks, dropping deeper into an additional support midfield role in transition play and when defending. This is arguably the most stacked position on the Arsenal team. Santi Cazorla has proven an excellent addition and plays in that role more often than not, while Jack Wilshere, when not injured, also thrives in the role. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lukas Podolski, Aaron Ramsey, Tomas Rosicky all can feature in that role also, so with the addition to Rooney it will only cause problems in the starting XI.

There is one final complication for Arsenal to bear in mind, which is of course the spending power of rival clubs who might see Rooney as a transfer target. Within the Premier League, should Rooney choose to remain in England, only Manchester City and Chelsea would be able to match both the transfer fee and his wages, which are reported at around £200,000 per week. Chelsea and Man City will also both be in the Champions League next season, which Arsenal have yet to guarantee themselves, and the blues have a Europa League cup final to look forward to as well—while City were defeated in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Arsenal failed to make any kind of impact in the cups this season and have gone eight long years without a trophy. Also the likes of PSG and Real Madrid are looking for some new signings and a big club like Real Madrid could be very tempting.

Arsenal forward summer signings

Steven Jovetic:
Arsenals number 1 priority for this summer is Steven Jovetic, the Gunners have had there eye on the Montenegrin striker for a while now and Arsene Wenger was told that only a 25 million price tag would grab the Fiorentina super forward. Rumour has it that now the price for Jovetic is between 15-20 million. Steven Jovetic is well worth that price and Arsenals fans are hopping that he will bring them there first title in 8 years.

Christian Benteke
Arsenal and Tottenham are ready to battle it out for the signature of Aston Villa goal-machine Christian Benteke this summer.

Benteke, 22, has been a huge hit in his first season in the Premier League, netting 19 goals so far and almost single-handedly ensuring Villa are no longer favourites for the drop.
His form is in stark contrast to that of Emmanuel Adebayor, Jermain Defoe and Lukas Podolski, all of whom have struggled to find the net consistently this term, despite representing more illustrious teams.
Benteke is certain to leave Villa if the Midlands club are relegated and even if Paul Lambert’s team avoid the drop, there will be a cluster of clubs fighting for the Belgian’s signature. Villa, however, are ready to demand three times the £7m they paid Genk for Benteke in the summer.

Remy
Arsenal have been looking at Remy in recent weeks seeing as the Frenchman will be going for a very cheap price of around 6 million because OPR are in sure relegation and are needing to sell.

It did look like a good possibility for Arsenal to get Remy but now there are a lot more clubs interested in OPR's new signing and it could prove more tricky.
With Jovetic's price apparently cheaper Arsenal might feel that they don't need the Frenchman, even though he would be a great asset to the team for a cheap price.

David Villa

 

Wenger did try and buy the Spanish veteran in the January window but he signed a new contract with his long time club of Barcelona. There was more talks of Villa's move to Arsenal in this summer for a price in the region of 12 million. This still doesn't look very likely because Villa wouldn't want to leave his current club but with big changes expected in Barcelona this season Villa might have to accept that a change in club could still very much go ahead.
Weather it will be to Arsenal or not we don't no seeing as the Gunners have plenty of other stikers available for purchase.

Wenger looking confindent in his hunt for Jovetic

Gunners fans are expect to witness a busy summer at the Emirates Stadium as Arsene Wenger desperately tries to keep pace with the best teams in the country.

After losing Robin Van Persie last summer Arsenal failed to compensate for his loss. The likes of Olivier Giroud has been good for the Gunners this season but he isn't up to standards that Arsenal need, they need to buy a top class striker if they want to finish in a Champions place next season.

However Arsenal fans might be getting there wish this summer, rumour has it that Stevan Jovetic is going to be their main transfer priority. For a while it seemed like the transfer Fiorentina had on Jovetic at 25 million was to much for Arsene Wenger, now however it has been reported that the Fiorentina forward could be available for around 15-20 million.

With the price of 25million Wenger could have been favouring a David Villa and Remy combination but now that the price is apparently cheaper Jovetic has taken the number one slot on their transfer list again.

The Gunners might have to give the Montenegrin forward a 100,000 wage per week but with new commercial deals and there 70 million budget in their hands it looks like that wont be a problem and giving his rising stature in European football they would have to give him the wages anyway with clubs like Juventus and Manchester City also looking at the 23 year old Striker.

Three other players Arsenal are looking to sign this summer

 

Sebastien Corchia

With Bacary Sagna expected to leave the Emirates at the end of the season, partly of his own accord and partly due to his unacceptable form in the latter half of the season, the Gunners are keen to bring in another right back.

The North Londoners have been linked with Sochaux man Sebastien Corchia, whom has been touted as one of the best young defenders in Europe.

He’s already earned 50 international caps at youth level for France, and despite being just 22 years of age, has already made nearly 150 Ligue 1 appearances.

Consistency is the key to Corchia’s game, being competent going forward as well as in defense, averaging 3 tackles and 3 interceptions per game.

According to the papers, the Frenchman will be available for around £5million, and has already expressed his desire to move to a bigger club in the summer.

Furthermore, having Corchia and Carl Jenkinson battle it out for a slot in the starting XI could bring the best out of both of them.

Asmir Begovic

The Gunners have made no secret that Wojciech Szczesny’s future as their No.1 will come under question this summer, with Arsene Wenger on the prowl to find a more consistent and reliable presence between the sticks than the flap-handed 23 year old.

No doubt, one of their first port of calls will be Stoke City’s ‘keeper, Asmir Begovic. The Bosnian international’s form may have dipped due to the Potters being in freefall during the second half of the season, but in the first five months of the current campaign, Begovic was unquestionably the best goalkeeper in the Premier League.

He measures in at 6 foot 5, and his broad physique makes him a dominant force in his own area, without limiting him in terms of reflexes and shot stopping, of which the 25 year old is also exceptional.

Stoke have landed their man with a £15million price tag, which Arsene Wenger would most likely disapprove of.


However, with Begovic keen to part company, and Jack Butland already lined up as his replacement for next season, some tough negotiations could easily see that figure reduced, as it’s clear to see that Tony Pulis has accepted moving Begovic on.

At the age of 25, even a figure between the £10million and £15million mark would be a solid investment on a relatively young, tried and tested Premier League stopper.

Etienne Capoue


Mikel Arteta may put in a good shift as the deepest player in the Arsenal midfield, with the second highest pass completion ratio in the Premier League, but the Spanish maestro is not the midfield enforcer the Gunners desperately need to take the pressure off their inconsistent defense.

With Jack Wilshere, Aaron Ramsey, Arteta and Santi Cazorla all of a similar physique and mold, Arsene Wenger is keen to bring in a midfield power house to provide some mettle in the middle of the park, with his first choice being Etienne Capoue, having had a bid for the 24 year old rejected in January.

The Toulouse man has been sensational in Ligue 1 this season, with seven goals and three assists in 32 appearances, often bursting forward from deep to finish off counter-attacks or shooting from long range.

Capoue is the total package – fast, strong, athletic, but most importantly for Arsenal, he’s good on the ball and can contribute to attacking play.
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The Gunners’ £7million bid for Capoue was turned down during the last transfer window, but it’s believed £10million could be enough in the summer.

Julio Cesar to Arsenal?

With Queens's Park Rangers in certain relegation they will have to sell some of there top players. Arsenal have already shown great interest in their French sticker Remy and are likely to swoop in with a cheep 6 million price tag for him.

They are also showing interest in the Brazilian keeper Julio Cesar who would be looking for a move as his talent is far to great to be wasted in the Championship.
Redknapp said in an interview that the player would be looking for a move but that if any club wants to buy him they would have to pay top money for him.

The 33 year old Brazilian international has had a fantastic season and he would be a superb signing for the Gunner's. He would not only bring his amazing keeping talent to the club but all his experience playing at top level football for so long, this would motivate the rather young side of Arsenal and help them to gain more experience themselves. He would be a huge asset to the team in leadership and with 97 saves so far this season he isn't looking like his age is affecting his form.

I think out of all the keepers Arsenal have been looking at Julio Cesar is bringing the most to the table. The Gunner's would have to act quick and perhaps with a hefty price tag with other clubs like Milan looking to sign the Brazilian Veteran.

Arsenals Transfer Talks of Boosting Attack

Spanish newspaper AS Sport has revealed that Arsenal have signed Barcelona striker David Villa for £12 million on a pre-contract deal.

Villa has long been linked with Arsenal, and Wenger had apparently tried to sign him in Januray as well. However, the Catalonian giants were not ready to get rid of him that easily.

As anticipated, a lot of major changes are expected at Camp Nou this season, as the Catalonians are losing their once-mighty form.

Arsenal have been linked with another striker Stevan Jovetic, but he is comparatively expensive because the price tag on him is £25 million.

Arsene Wenger – who is known to be someone not very fond of spending in the transfer market – will prefer David Villa over Jovetic.

However, another striker linked with Arsenal is QPR’s Loic Remy who has apparently won Wenger’s heart.
His release clause is worth£6 million and both Villa and Remy, combined, will prove highly beneficial for the Gunners – who may regain their attacking streak, once dominated by Robin van Persie.

       

Arsenal Summer Transfers Targets

Arsenal have declared a 70million budget for this summer if they get a champions league place (top 4). The prediction for the new Arsenal team will be a young french right back from Marseille to replace Sagna who they are looking to sell this summer.

They have also shown interest in signing Gotze the new rising midfielder from Dortmund. The gunners tried to snatch the star last season but were told he was not for sale. It looks like a move could happen this year for Gotze but at a price of 40m. Arsenal are expected to only go as high as 25 million and with Man City also looking at the young player Arsenal might have to dig deep into there budget if they want to get him.

News of a new keeper has been on a few peoples minds and with Victor Valdes looking for a move the the premier league he has been short listed by Wenger alone with Adler and a few others.



 Finaly with Arsenals attack not being what people expected this year with the new signings of Giroud and Podolski. The top strickers havnt preformed to there best for most of the season and the talk of improving the forward line some more is highly likely. Jovetic is looking for a move and is a big target for a lot of clubs Arsenal being one of these willing to pay big bucks. If QPR are religated this year there new french signing Remy will be looking for a move and Arsenal might be looking to swoop him for cheap.