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The Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra was praised by Arsene Wenger at the World Cup, and subsequent rumours suggested that Arsenal were thinking of making a bid for him. Given Arsenal’s desperate need for defenders, it is entirely possible that Wenger may be considering a move.

There have also been murmurs that the top Bundesliga club, Hamburg, are also keen on making a bid, but Bougherra has admitted that he would much rather a move to the Premier League.

The big 27 year-old said: “I am tired after the World Cup so I want to have a holiday and recharge for next season,” .......Read the full article here

There is an interesting mish-mash of Arsenal transfer news this morning, and considering that Wenger has already stated that he will be concentrating on strengthening the Arsenal defence this summer, he is being linked with a couple of out-and-out strikers!

Mario Balotelli is known as a bit of a hothead at Inter Milan, and he has fallen out with his manager Jose Mourinho quite a few times this year already. .......Read the full article here

The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he is looking for a top club to give Jack Wilshere some guaranteed first team action in the new year, and is hopeful that a team from the Premiership will request his services.

Wenger said: “I’d prefer a team in the Premier League for him, but a top club in the Championship could be interesting.”

There has been an approach made by Middlesbrough from the Championship, so maybe Wenger is considering that offer, but it doesn’t sound like he will be going to Scotland, where both Celtic and Rangers have shown interest in the talented youngster. .......Read the full article here