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Reliable sources reporting that Arsenal's attempts to sign a forward before the transfer deadline have failed, with mooted deals for David Villa and Steven Jovetic being dead rubbers.

The Italian transfer window has closed, and it is believed that Fiorentina rejected the bid for Jovetic due to not being able to sign a replacement in time. The David Villa deal has been well documented, and it appears that Barcelona are forcing him to stay put, basically, because they can. What lovely fellows.

This leaves Arsenal in a potentially sticky position, with only one conventional striker and two other forwards that have mixed results through the middle. The real issue for Arsenal is defensive organization, but goals win games. Look at United.

The transfer window isn't closed yet, and the BBC have mentioned that Arsenal are in talks for a number of players.

Best striker of AFCON

Not to worry though, as Arsene Wenger has been talking about a forgotten forward (willingly forgotten) at Arsenal - Gervinho.

He pointed out that the Ivorian is the 'best striker at the Cup of Nations', and he is right to a degree. The winger has two goals and an assist in the group stages and is staking a claim to be the player of the tournament there.

Of course, we all know what he's like at Arsenal, and Wenger is mildly unbalanced if he thinks Arsenal fans can be convinced about his abilities now.

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#5 Franklin Charles 2013-01-31 22:14
Well is too bad that barca refused giving us david Villa afta givin them some of our best player,i dont blame them but wenger 4 his act towards the club,when losen his fans.
+3 #4 Danish Gooner 2013-01-31 21:06
Filthy spanish ******ers !!!
+6 #3 Alan Radmall 2013-01-31 21:02
What ever the medical team are giving to our players at half time - should be put in their tea before the game. Then they would not need any more players. Except for Jack - he is obviously taking his own product before the game. At present - Jack is the most exciting player in the premiere league when he runs at defences.
Viva Gooners.
+1 #2 ChudAFC 2013-01-31 20:32
Blinding point mate as ever Barcelona hold all the cards and we can't be upseting them can we !!!!!
+14 #1 Loh 2013-01-31 20:15
Barca forced Villa to stay?? Wenger should now publicly say or get some of his players to publicly say that Barca is "imprisoning" poor Villa against his will and how inhumane they are! After all, that's what they have been saying about Arsenal when they tried to get Fabregas couple of years back!!