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Jack Wilshere and Emmanuel Frimpong were impressive during their time on the pitch in todays game against AC Milan, and it seems that Wenger has decided that neither of them will be going back out on loan this season.

Wilshere played well at Bolton last season and Owen Coyle had made no secret of the fact that he would love to have him back again this year, and it was reported everywhere today that Frimpong was wanted by Southampton, but it seems that both teams are now going to be disappointed. .......Read the full article here

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger spoke again this evening about the Cesc Fabregas rumours, and he sounded quite depressed about the whole affair, which seems to just drag on and on, no matter what he says.

When asked if he spoken to Fabregas about it recently, Wenger refused to be drawn: “I cannot confirm nor deny anything.” he said. “In the last six months, this story has made our lives difficult. At the moment, what is important is that when Cesc comes back, that he comes out. For me, I have nothing more to add. The conversations with the players have to be private because I cannot come out every time I speak with a player.” .......Read the full article here

Arsene Wenger believes that his young Arsenal team have been gradually improving each year, and if they improve just a little more this season they can be at the top of the table.

“We have to remind ourselves that we decided to go with a very young team three or four years ago and we have developed this team,” said Wenger.

“I believe that two years ago we were quite far away from the top of the table, but last year in April we were two points away from the top. Normally we should be closer again because that development is part of a young team. .......Read the full article here

The Udinese defender Christian Zapata has confirmed that Arsenal have made enquiries into his availability, but sas that nothing concrete has been offered just yet.

Arsene Wenger admitted yesterday that he was still looking for one more central defender, and it seems that the German international Per Mertsacker is top of his wish list at the moment. But he must surely be asking about all possible alternatives just in case he can’t reach an agreement with Werder Bremen.

“I know that Juventus, Milan, Fiorentina, Villarreal and Arsenal have all made enquiries,” said Zapata. .......Read the full article here

Arsene Wenger has admitted that he was keen on bringing Sol Campbell back to Arsenal next season, but says that he wasn’t too surprised that he chose to move to Newcastle instead.

Campbell has just moved into a new house in Northumbria with his new bride, and with Newcastle being local and promising the 36 year-old regular first team football, the Toon just had to be his sensible choice.

“No I was not surprised because I thought it was a possibility he could take,” Wenger said. “Sol I believe has done extremely well with us and we were still open to negotiating with him here. But he made that choice and, no, I am not surprised.” .......Read the full article here

Arsene Wenger is adamant that he intends to make his captain Cesc Fabregas stick to the terms of his contract at Arsenal, which still has five or six years left on it.

He said: “I always said Cesc Fabregas will be our captain next year and that we want to keep him.

“Despite all the speculation last season and the whole summer, nothing has changed.

“Cesc has always said he is committed to the club and he has always shown it.

“The best way to show you are committed is that you give your best when you walk on the football pitch and he has always done that. .......Read the full article here

This is a Guest Post by Edward Sai Kuen Sikorski (an occasional contributor)

Thoughts on Wenger’s transfer dealings

This summer has been no different. New rumours come out everyday about who the managers will purchase. Could it be the new World Cup star Müller or maybe even Özil?

The World Cup has lead to new star players, who could do a break through and make their name heard. But who of these players are connected to Arsenal? .......Read the full article here

The Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has made it plain that he wants to return to his “home” of Barcelona this season, but Arsene Wenger refuses to listen to offers for a player that signed a bumper five year contract last year. Here are a few of Cesc’s comments this summer:

Cesc May 13th: “I want to make a decision about my future before the World Cup,” Fabregas said. “If I decide to leave Arsenal it will be to wear the shirt of Barcelona. I am very happy at Arsenal and I’m in no hurry to leave the club.” .......Read the full article here

The schizophrenic ramblings of Cesc Fabregas yesterday has reignited the Arsenal transfer rumours suggesting a replacement. Carlos Puyol’s outburst has suggested that Fabregas is being kept against his will, and if he demands a move when he meets with Wenger next week, Arsenal will be put in a no-win situation.

The Sun has struck the first blow today by saying that Wenger is considering an offer for Ibrahim Afellay. The PSV midfielder has been admired by Wenger for years, and is now entering the final season of his contract at the Dutch giants and will therefore be available for a cut-price £7m, which would be a sizeable saving if Barcelona stump up the necessary £50m for Fabregas. .......Read the full article here

Arsene Wenger was interviewed after the friendly match with Neusiedl and during the session he was directly asked if he was trying to sign Per Mertsacker, and although he didn’t give a straight yes, he did emphasise that Arsenal still needed another centre-back.

He said: “There are people we consider and are analysing and we look at the financial possibilities,”.

“We are still on the search for centre-halves. We have three and we need at least four.” .......Read the full article here