Arsenal: June 2008 - news archive

Cesc hails victory

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

Gunners line up Newcastle ace

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

Gunners ace's quit threat

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

Wenger's Ade replacement wait

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

Adebayor confusion continues

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

Lehmann happy to represent Gunners

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

Wenger eyes Sporting swoop

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

Agent talks up top striker move

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

Wenger drops Russian hint

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

Nasri edges closer to switch

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

Midfielder deal on hold

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

Star won't go Given half a chance

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

Wenger makes transfer pledge

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

Wenger drops Russian swoop hint

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

Milan wait on Adebayor

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

Portuguesa 'reject' Arsenal offer

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

Arshavin to leave Zenit

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

Barca make shock Gunners hitman claim

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

Clichy commits to Arsenal

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

Euro giants eye Clichy swoop

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

Nasri closes on Gunners move

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

Gunners to miss Roma ace

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

Crisis looms for Wenger

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

Milan make striker move pledge

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

Gunners want new Spear-head for attack

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

Euro giants target £24m move for Gunners ace

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

Wenger is no Kompany man

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

Gunners target £10m Real swoop

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

Injury lingers for winger

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

£15m Pompey deal reports

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

Milan fear Adebayor price

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

Milan are no Ade-buyers

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

Wenger's Midas touch

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

Gunners land Cardiff kid

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

Roma in 'hands off' warning

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

Milan confirm Adebayor interest

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

Striker swoop ruled out

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

Gunners warned off Barca ace

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

Wenger told to up defender bid

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

Gunners star blasts exit talk

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

Newcastle step up pursuit of Gomis

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

Ramsey to chose Gunners

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

Gunners step up Ramsey bid

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

Striker sets Gunners target

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

Wenger firm over duo

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

Wenger waits on double Euro swoop

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

Milan target £32m swoop

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

Gunners ace ready to complete move after Italian snub

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

Gunners chief blasts transfer demands

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

Another fee agreed for Gunners target

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

Defender to stay with Gunners

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

Move for French starlet held up

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

Striker makes amazing admission

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

Wenger issues future pledge