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When I first heard the rumour about Wayne Rooney and his possible transfer to Arsenal from Manchester United, I laughed it off as one of the more ridiculous rumours in recent times. It was right up there with the idea that Nicklas Bendtner would go to Juventus and pick up a title winning medal.

A few things have made me think again, however, even though the deal still seems unlikely for a number of reasons. At first, United denied that the rumours of the England striker handing in a transfer request were true. They have since admitted that Rooney does want away, although the new manager David Moyes is going to try to persuade him to stay. Rooney knows Moyes because he came through the ranks at Everton, so if he doesn’t want to play under him it is not because he needs to get to know him. Rooney is fairly stubborn and is unlikely to change his mind. .......Read the full article here

I know that Cesc Fabregas is no longer an Arsenal player, but if he signed for Manchester United this summer, it would feel as bad to me, personally, as if they were signing him from us. The 26-year old Spanish international will be parading the Spanish La Liga trophy through the streets of Barcelona today after Real Madrid could only manage a draw on Saturday to hand the title to the Catalan club. .......Read the full article here

Are we trying to buy the wrong Man U striker!? by DG

If you buy any paper today you will be inundated with rumours, reports and speculation that Arsenal are set to launch a sensational bid for Wayne Rooney. If these reports are to be believed (and when did a tabloid paper ever get a transfer rumour wrong…) then Wenger will make a bid of £25 million pounds for the 27 year old. I have no doubt that Rooney would score a hatful of goals for Arsenal – he has always scored goals for United even when playing through one of his ‘off’ seasons. However, if we’re going to make a £25m bid for one of their strikers, should we really be looking at Rooney? .......Read the full article here

Rooney to Arsenal? The silly season’s started early by FD

It’s no secret that Wayne Rooney has been less than happy with being little more than a bit-part player in Manchester United’s Premiership-winning side. When he was recently reported as wanting a move away from Old Trafford, the football world must have shrugged and muttered “so what’s new?”

When rumours started to grow that Rooney might be on Arsenal’s wish-list, I dismissed such talk as being even more far-fetched than most of the other transfer speculation centred on the hundreds of supposed Arsenal summer transfer targets. .......Read the full article here

This is the big one for Arsenal. Forget all the hype and the talk of van Persie and the guard of honour, this is the most important game for the rest of the Gunners’ season. A win against the newly crowned Premier League champions will put us in a fantastic position with three games against struggling teams left.

A good performance and result will also give a huge confidence boost to the players and should help to ensure a top four finish. With Wenger being promised a decent transfer kitty this summer, as long as Arsenal are in the Champions League, it is more important than ever that we finish strongly. .......Read the full article here

Game Preview by Adnan

Arsenal welcome(sort of) Manchester United, who have won the English Premier League, to the Emirates today for a match that is decidedly crucial for the Gunners and perhaps a little less so for the Red Devils. Of course, along with the visit comes former Gunner and the man of the moment with a hat-trick in his very last game, Robin van Persie, who scored in the reverse fixture earlier this season. .......Read the full article here

The young Brazilian star Neymar might wish he had not suggested that England were a one man team, after Jack Wilshere put in a Man of the Match performance as England beat Brazil. His Arsenal team mate Theo Walcott was also a real thorn in the side of the South Americans.

Roy Hodgson played with Walcott on the right with the same formation he often plays for Arsenal. Theo did not disappoint, causing Brazil real problems after a nervous start by the whole team. Wilshere was a bit unlucky to give away an early penalty, but after Hart had saved from Ronaldinho, Wilshere took the game by the scruff of the neck. .......Read the full article here

The 21-year old Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is being hailed as the next big thing in the England international team. His skills, passion and drive have made his team mates, pundits and people across the football world see him as a bit of a saviour for English football. Liam Brady thinks he will join the likes of Rooney Hoddle and Gascoigne in the ranks of England’s best creative players, but the recent reports about one of those players, Paul Gascoigne, shows what too much pressure and expectation can do to people, and the England manager is keen to stop too much talk about Jack’s potential. .......Read the full article here

Liam Brady has been Head of Youth Development and Academy Director at Arsenal since 1996, and Jack Wilshere joined the club as a nine year old just months after the former Gunner took charge. That gives Brady a great insight into the progress and ability of Wilshere, and the Irishman has been extolling his virtues ahead of the England friendly tomorrow.

56-year old Brady won 72 caps in a 16 year spell with the Republic of Ireland, so is no stranger to the international scene either, and he believes that Jack is set to be right up with some of the best England players of all time. He also spoke about his fears for Jack after such a long spell out of the game due to injury, although he has now put all that behind him with a brilliant return to form. .......Read the full article here

With the absence of Jermain Defoe for England, Theo Walcott is now hoping that he can get a chance to prove to Roy Hodgson that he is also good enough to play as an out-and-out striker for the national side as well as Arsenal.

He said: “The next test for me is to get my England career back where it should be,” said Walcott. “I have still got quite a lot of caps at a young age, so the next thing is getting into the starting line-up.

“I have been unlucky with injuries coming into the England set-up. It has been a slow process. It’s about getting into the manager’s face and proving how good you are. .......Read the full article here

Theo Walcott is proving his value to Arsenal with his goalscoring this season, whether playing from the right or through the middle, and he could be given the chance to show what he can do for England this week. The visit of Brazil to Wembley on Wednesday is a real glamour tie, and Walcott’s hopes of getting the chance to score were given a boost today from Daniel Sturridge.

The new Liverpool striker has pulled out of the game due to a thigh injury he picked up yesterday against Manchester City. It cannot be too serious an injury, because he played on for most of the game and turned up with the rest of the England squad last night. He did not rain today, however, and has returned to Liverpool for treatment. .......Read the full article here

Why Giroud will not become a world class striker by KJ

I’ve been analysing yesterday’s game (Arsenal vs Everton) and have paid special attention to Giroud. He has been very inconsistent this season and although some may feel he’s finally coming good, I have my doubts.

He came to Arsenal on the back of winning the French title with Montpellier. He’s a late bloomer and hence you’d expect his peak years to come a little later than others. However, I feel like his peak years won’t even compare to the likes of Van Persie or Falcao. .......Read the full article here