Arsenal: June 2008 - news archive

Spanish midfield ace Cesc Fabregas claims his country's win over Germany in Euro 2008 was a victory for 'beautiful football'.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is being linked with a move for Newcastle's Obafemi Martins if Emmanuel Adebayor leaves the club.

Emmanuel Adebayor has threatened to quit Arsenal if his wage demands are not met after revealing strong interest from Barcelona.

Arsenal will not follow up their interest in Liverpool's Peter Crouch if Emmanuel Adebayor decides to stay at the Emirates.

Emmanuel Adebayor has added to the confusion around his future after contradicting himself by saying he could join AC Milan.

German international goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is happy to represent Arsenal in the Euro 2008 final despite a tough club season.

Arsenal have made an approach for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso but faces competition from Juventus and AC Milan.

AC Milan have a '70 to 80%' chance of landing Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor, according to the player's agent.

Arsene Wenger says Andrei Arshavin will play in the Premiership next season but has hinted he will not be joining Arsenal.

Marseille say they expect Samir Nasri to complete his move to Arsenal but admit a deal has not yet been finalised.

Arsenal's move to land Samir Nasri has hit a late snag after it had originally been claimed that the deal had been completed.

Shay Given has ended speculation linking him with Arsenal this summer by pledging his future to Newcastle.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he is determined to keep his top stars at the club this summer.

Arsene Wenger has dropped a big hint he is ready to launch a bid to bring Russian ace Andrei Arshavin to Arsenal.

Top agent Ernesto Bronzetti has claimed AC Milan "have a 50% chance" of signing Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

Brazilian club Portuguesa have turned down a £6million offer from Arsenal for their highly-rated striker Diogo.

Russian ace Andrei Arshavin will leave Zenit St Petersburg this summer in search of a new club with Arsenal being his preferred option.

Striker Emmanuel Adebayor has refused to deny reports claiming he is set to leave Arsenal and join Barcelona in a £22.5million deal.

Arsenal defender Gael Clichy has signed a new "long-term contract" to stay at the Emirates.

Arsenal could face a battle to keep hold of Gael Clichy after Roma and Juventus both declared their interest in the defender.

Arsenal are set to complete the £13m signing of Samir Nasri from Marseille after the player jetted in for a medical.

Arsenal look like missing out on summer transfer target Alberto Aquilani, who is set to stay with AS Roma according to his agent.

The Gunners are falling further behind Manchester United and Chelsea in team strengthening and that position will only get worse.

AC Milan say Emmanuel Adebayor is their only strike target this summer and will not give up with their attempts to land him.

Arsene Wenger is closing in on signing his second teenager this month after being linked with a £1m move for Plymouth's Aaron Spear.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is bracing himself for a reported £24m bid from Barcelona to sign striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has ruled out the possibility of signing Hamburg defender Vincent Kompany this summer.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keen on launching a hugely ambitious bid to bring Real Madrid prodigy Daniel Parejo to north London.

Tomas Rosicky has admitted he may not be fit in time to play Arsenal's first match of the new Premier League season.

Serie A giants Roma have reportedly joined Arsenal in the race to sign Portsmouth's Croatian star Niko Kranjcar.

Silvio Berlusconi fears AC Milan will be priced out of a deal to sign £30million-rated Emmanuel Adebayor from Arsenal.

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor looks set to sign an improved deal after AC Milan shelved their interest in him.

Arsenal new boy Aaron Ramsey admits Arsene Wenger's record of blooding young players persuaded him to snub Man Utd and Everton.

Arsenal have clinched the signing of Cardiff wonderkid Aaron Ramsey much to the delight of Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.

Roma have told Arsenal to forget about trying to lure Italy international Alberto Aquilani to the Emirates.

AC Milan have reiterated their interest in signing striker Emmanuel Adebayor - but will be told 'no deal' by Arsenal.

Arsenal are being linked with a move for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz but Rovers insist he is not for sale.

Barcelona have issued a hands-off warning to Arsenal as they pursue a deal for Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure.

Arsenal have been told they will have to cough up £16million if they want to land Udinese defender Cristian Zapata.

Alexander Hleb has blasted reports he will sign for Bayern Munich or Barcelona and says he has not yet decided where his future lies.

Newcastle have put a £10m bid in for French international striker Bafétimbi Gomis but face competition from Arsenal and Bolton.

Cardiff midfielder Aaron Ramsey will snub offers from both Manchester Utd and Everton and opt to sign for Arsenal according to reports.

Arsenal have stepped up their bid to land Cardiff youngster Aaron Ramsey by flying him to see Arsene Wenger in Switzerland.

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor wants to win silverware with the Gunners next season and is targeting 40 goals.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists Emmanuel Adebayor and Cesc Fabregas will still be at the Emirates Stadium next season.

Arsene Wenger could have to wait until after Euro 2008 to land two of his summer transfer targets, Samir Nasri and Piotr Trochowski.

AC Milan are reported to be lining up a £32million move for Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor, following a poor season.

Alexander Hleb is ready to tie up a £12m move to Barcelona after Inter Milan rejected the chance to sign him.

Chairman Peter Hill-Wood has insisted Arsenal will never give in to players' demands after blasting the greed among footballers.

Everton have had a bid for Cardiff's teenage sensation Aaron Ramsey accepted - joining Manchester United and Arsenal in the race.

Bacary Sagna has confirmed his commitment to Arsenal by penning a new contract, which ties him to the club until 2014.

Arsenal are facing a delay in their bid to sign Marseille star Nasri as Alexander Hleb prepares to quit the Gunners.

Former striker Nicolas Anelka has admitted that he was wrong to quit Arsenal and his career has gone downhill ever since.