Arsenal: July 2008 - news archive

Arsene Wenger says he wants to strengthen his Arsenal squad with one more player but has hinted it will not be a striker.

Arsene Wenger has revealed Amaury Bischoff will not be fit for three months and admits his new signing is a gamble.

Arsenal have moved into the transfer market to sign highly-rated young midfielder Amaury Bischoff from Werder Bremen.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists that Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure will be fit to start the season despite contracting malaria.

Injured striker Eduardo is due back into London this week after rest and recuperation over the summer back in Brazil.

Cesg Fabregas has moved quickly to blast reports linking him with Real Madrid and has pledged his future to Arsenal.

Arsenal are weighing up a £5million bid to sign Switzerland international midfield star Goekhan Inler from Italian side Udinese.

Goalkeeper Shay Given has been linked with a move to Arsenal, while defender Philippe Senderos could go the other way to Newcastle.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon is said to be preparing a move for Cesc Fabregas according to reports in Spain.

Russian star Andrei Arshavin may have priced himself out of a move to Arsenal after demanding a wages of £100,000-a-week.

New Barcelona boss Josep Guardiola has refused to rule out the possibility he will make a bid for Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor.

New signing Alexander Hleb has urged Arsenal stars Cesc Fabregas and Emmanuel Adebayor to join him at Barcelona.

Arsenal target Miguel Veloso has confirmed he is open to offers to leave Sporting Lisbon, according to his agent.

Arsene Wenger has told Theo Walcott he must take his game to the next level and hold down a regular shirt at Arsenal next season.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed he hopes to sign a new midfielder before the start of the new Premier League season.

Paris St Germain have confirmed their interest in Arsenal skipper William Gallas but say there has been no contact.

Robin van Persie is the latest Arsenal player to be linked with a move away from the club this summer as Juventus are said to be keen.

Alexander Hleb has hinted that former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas could join him in quitting the Gunners for Barcelona.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has set Theo Walcott the challenge of becoming one of his first-team regulars this season.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger expects Emmanuel Adebayor to start the season with the Gunners but William Gallas is now linked with a move.

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky says it will be September before he is able to return to action following a knee injury.

Arsenal full-back Gael Clichy has hailed team-mate Robin van Persie as every bit as good as Cristiano Ronaldo.

Arsene Wenger has defended his transfer policy in the wake of midfield duo Gilberto Silva and Alexander Hleb leaving Arsenal.

Russian star Andrei Arshavin has said that he is still holding out hope that Barcelona will make his 'dream move' come true.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he is 'comfortable' with the exit of Alexander Hleb who has completed his move to Barcelona.

A strong Arsenal side will take the field for their first pre-season friendly against Barnet on Saturday.

Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb is undergoing a medical at Barcelona ahead of an £11.9million move to the Nou Camp.

Arsenal target Roque Santa Cruz has played down talk of a move and says he is fully focused on life at Blackburn.

Arsenal have been in touch with Aston Villa to check on Gareth Barry's situation and could hijack Liverpool's bid to sign him.

Everton manager David Moyes is believed to be interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva.

Arsenal are clear favourites to sign Russian star Andrei Arshavin if Arsene Wenger makes a firm bid, according to his agent.

Arsenal winger Alexander Hleb is poised to finally complete his £15m move to Barcelona by signing a four-year contract.

AC Milan claim that talks to sign striker Emmanuel Adebayor are at an advanced stage after Arsenal reportedly dropped the asking price.

Arsenal have slashed their asking price for Milan target Emmanuel Adebayor to around £18m, according to his agent.

Russia ace Andrei Arshavin's agent has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Arsenal which will infuriate Chelsea.

Republic of Ireland star Shay Given has dismissed talk of a move to Arsenal and pledged his long-term future to Newcastle.

Arsenal could be ready to hijack Liverpool's move to sign Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry with the two clubs still to agree a price.

Newcastle star Charles N'Zogbia has issued a come-and-get-me plea to north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.

Chelsea and Arsenal target Andrei Arshavin admits his form at Euro 2008 might price him out of a move away from Zenit St Petersburg.

France international winger Samir Nasri has completed his transfer from Marseille to Arsenal for an undisclosed fee.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has failed with a bid to land Paris St Germain starlet Clement Chantome.

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani says that Arsenal have sent a letter offering them the services of Emmanuel Adebayor.

Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb has denied blasting Arsene Wenger and team-mate Cesc Fabregas, insisting he was misquoted.

Want away midfielder Alexander Hleb has tried to hasten his Gunners exit by publicly criticising boss Arsene Wenger and Cesc Fabregas.

Arsenal's hopes of landing Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin are on again as Zenit St Petersburg have ended negotiations with Barcelona.

West Ham midfielder Mark Noble says he is happy where he is despite recent speculation linking him to Arsenal.

Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte has played down talk of a move to Aston Villa and has pledged his future to the Gunners.

Arsenal have insisted that Emmanuel Adebayor is not for sale but admit that Alex Hleb looks likely to move on this summer.

Arsene Wenger's remarks that Arsenal are a 'selling club' will be a concern for Gunners fans as they try to close the gap at the top.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal are a selling club and need to cash in on star players to pay for the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal's new striker search has been boosted by the admission of Newcastle's Obafemi Martins that he would like to play for them.

Arsenal target Marcos Senna has ruled out a move to the Emirates Stadium and has pledged his future to Villarreal.

Arsenal will have to wait a while longer before landing Samir Nasri after his agent claimed a deal will be done in 10 days.