Luis Suarez
Arsenal’s hopes of landing Luis Suarez may have taken a hit, but Arsene Wenger is still confident of signing the 26 year old. Speaking in a new conference this morning, although stating that he didn’t want to directly speak about the Liverpool man, he still said the following:
"I don't want to speak about Suarez, because that is between Liverpool and Arsenal. We will completely respect what Liverpool wants to do. We want to (sign the player) if it is feasible in an amicable way," he said.
"I am a great believer you have to keep as much confidentiality as possible, which is quite difficult in the modern world.
"But we work very hard, not only on the case you name, but on other different cases."
These comments suggest that Arsenal are still openly pursuing Suarez and are trying hard to finalise a deal. However the fee will still prove to be a large stumbling block and whether Arsenal will pay Liverpool’s £55 million asking price remains to be seen.
Arsene Wenger also had a few words about the players conduct.
"We have values that we want our players to respect. No matter where they come from, we will be very touchy on that of course.”
He also spoke about the values and the traditions of the club, and any player who joins must uphold these to the highest extent.
Ian Wright
The Luis Suarez saga has attracted many interested parties and today Ian Wright gave his view on the matter.
'I'd welcome him at Arsenal with open arms,' Wright told BBC Sport. 'But if I was Suarez, when you look at everything, it does seem strange he would want to go to Arsenal. I would give Liverpool another season.
Wright also went on to explain that although he is a world class player, there were very few players at Arsenal who would be attracting Suarez to the club and making him think ‘I want to play with them’.
Finally Wright believes that although Suarez would be quality signing, there are other areas where Arsenal need to strengthen on top of the Liverpool forward.
'It doesn't make sense buying Suarez for that money and not backing it up with other signings of the same stature.'
It is hard not to agree with Ian Wright, other players are as important as a new forward. A centre back, holding midfielder and a striker should all be priorities this summer, and with a month to go in the transfer market, Arsene needs to act quickly or face the wrath of the fans.
Vermaelen and Monreal injury update
As well as speaking about our transfer plans this summer Arsene also spoke about the fitness of two of our defenders. Thomas Vermaelen is out for a further 6 weeks with a lower back injury, whilst Nacho Monreal will start training again on Monday following his absence.
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And Arsenal fans be careful what you wish for Mr Wenger has done wonders at Arsenal Football Club!!!
Not the biggest club in London,don't make me laugh!!!
Look at the history before you comment,not far behind for you mugs for trophies won!!! You have been lacking for years yourself deluded scouser!!!!
Arsenal has a transfer budget of 30 mil, no matter what anyone else surrounding the club says. I can bet this season will be no different, Arsenal will spend no more than 30 mil on reinforcements.
Aesenal directors allied with Wenger, do this season after season in order to keep the shareholder's dividends high enough, and their own payouts as lucrative as possible. Wenger is always going to be able to win the top4 spot for them, and they can enjoy the cash while the fans enjoy the frustration of seeing the club sink lower and lower every season.
Suarez and others are just a bait, false ambition for the fans to buy the most expensive tickets in the league, and thats what Gazidis&Co had been doing for years.
I almost got myself fooled into thinking that this year will be a different one.
Couldn't agree more. In Arsene some of us no longer trust. In my case, not for the last 5 years. It's mystifying that, in the last 5 years let's say, AFC have become clueless in how to close a deal. My view is that it coincides with the departure of Dave Dein and the arrival Ivan the Terrible Waste of Space. Add to that the stubbornness, and propensity of Wenger to adopt a myopic attitude, and we have a toxic ***tail in terms of my beloved Arsenal ever accomplishing anything while this management group are in charge.
AFC fans have had patience for 8 trophyless seasons. Ok, then the club had to repay debts for new stadium construction. But now when we have enough funds, what is the reason not to use them to strengthen squad? Le prof needs to act and act quickly. Other big rivals have brought in 3-4 players already.
We are the beneficiaries on this one, and it is a matter of time we show that we can no longer be bullied into selling our best players.
I like it the way it is now when the likes of Liverpool who have been feeling like they are a great club than Arsenal are now smoking the same weed we have been smoking for the past few years. We need to push on this Suarez transfer.....and believe you me, if are successful....everyo ne will respect us come the new season.