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There is still hope that Arsenal may land Mark Schwarzer, but it looks like it is going to go down to the wire. The experienced Brazilian keeper Doni is out of favour at Roma, but has an enormous amount of respect all over the world.

It seems he is very unhappy at having to sit on the bench in Serie A, and Sky Sports is reporting that Fulham have made a last minute bid to bring him to the Premiership. .......Read the full article here

Last night it looked like Arsenal’s bid for Mark Schwarzer was dead in the water as it was revealed that Shay Given had decided to stay at Man City and fight for his place, but this morning Schwarzer is still hoping that a deal can be finalised before the transfer window closes.

He said: “I’m biding my time waiting for things to happen and then I’ll be on move – if you see what I mean. I’m hopeful, I’m always hopeful.” .......Read the full article here

Arsene Wenger thinks that this summer was particularly difficult in the transfer market, but he is very pleased that he managed to bring in Laurent Koscielny, Sebastien Squillaci and Marouane Chamakh and all three have managed to fit into the team quickly.

But he also believes that it was “vital” that Arsenal managed to keep their captain Cesc Fabregas out of the clutches of Barcelona. “It was vital for us to keep Cesc because we build a team around him.” Wenger said. .......Read the full article here

It now looks like Arsenal’s last chance of securing Mark Schwarzer has now fallen through as the Guardian has just reported that Shay Given has decided to turn down Fulham and remain at the Eastlands this season.

Mark Hughes said on Saturday: “I’m always interested in quality players and Shay Given is a quality player. Make of that what you will.

“But I have said that if we can’t get anyone else in, Schwarzer will have to stay.” .......Read the full article here

The Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has been under the scrutiny of the Holland team doctors, and they have decided to call up Ruud Van Nistelroy in his place, after announcing that Van Persie will be out “for a few weeks” with his sprained ankle.

Arsene Wenger didn’t think that the injury was very serious immediately after the Blackburn game, and I was thoroughly lambasted by everyone for suggesting that Van Persie would be out for a month, but now it seems I was right! .......Read the full article here

The Arsenal defender Armand Traore has been looking for a new club since Arsene Wenger told him that he could leave last month, and despite being very close to being transferred to Benfica a couple of weeks ago, we have heard nothing since.

It was reported by Sky last week that Juventus were in the process of making a bid, but it is only today that the Italian giants have confirmed their interest.

Juve sporting director Beppe Marotta said last night: “Yes, Traore is one of the players we are interested in,”.

“We will see what happens.” .......Read the full article here

The young Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere was arrested last night after being found by police at the scene of an assault on a young girl, who was taken to hospital with a suspected broken arm.

Wilshere was on a night out in Kensington celebrating Arsenal’s win at Blackburn when the “fracas” happened, but after questioning Wilshere’s agents, the Wasserman Media Group, released a statement saying that Jack was unlikely to face charges.

The statement read: “Jack Wilshere was arrested by police in the early hours following a fracas but was released on bail later. .......Read the full article here

The Everton defender Phil Jagielka was strongly linked with a move to Arsenal all summer, and Everton reportedly turned down a £10m bid for the fringe England international, but there was never any concrete proof that an offer was on the table until today.

Jagielka admitted that David Moyes had discussed the offer with him, but he never felt any compunction to push Everton to let him leave.

“I’d like to think I’m grounded.” he said today. “I love playing football and I love being at Everton, and I’m not going to try to bully my way into getting a transfer. .......Read the full article here

The Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has certainly made an immediate impact on the American MLS and he has finally bagged his first goal for the New York Red Bulls.

The Red Bulls were dire last season and hadn’t won an away game in two full seasons before this one, but the arrival of Henry, and Rafael Marquez, this summer has seen them flying in second place in the Eastern Conference. They are looking certainties for the play-offs and have been improving rapidly lately, winning three of their last four games. .......Read the full article here

Arsenal are apparently close to signing the the 17 year old Zambian international defender Emmanuel Mbola, but there seems to be some confusion over his contractual status in Africa. It is reported that he was sold by his local club, Mining Rangers, to TP Mazembe (Congo), but has also played for Pyunik Yerevan (from Armenia). He even played in a Champions League match while in Armenia.

Despite being only 17 he has already appeared 20 times for his country and is considered one of the most promising young players in Africa. .......Read the full article here

In an amazing turnaround from Arsene Wenger stating that “the transfer window is closed” for Arsenal, it seems that it is still very possible that the Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer could arrive at the Emirates in the next few days. There are reports that Schwarzer has threatened to go on strike for the season if he is not given his wish.

The Sydney Morning Herald today reports that Mark Hughes is still trying to get Shay Given in to replace Schwarzer in a last-minute deal.

“Mark Schwarzer has made it clear that he would like to go to Arsenal so we are trying to look at other options,” Hughes said. .......Read the full article here

There is much talk about about Arsenal’s injury “curse”, and every week of every season there seems to be yet another announcement of another Arsenal injury. Well today is no different.

Robin Van Persie has managed to play during the World Cup (all the way to final!) without a problem, but his first day back on duty as an Arsenal player he gets yet another problem.

Arsene Wenger seemed quite optimistic after the game. Van Persie had to be taken off after just half an hour of the Blackburn game (after setting up the opening goal) and according to Wenger it is just a “twisted ankle”. .......Read the full article here