After news broke that Arsenal were pushing hard to sign David Villa for Barcelona, a couple of sources spoke up to claim the deal wasn't occurring at all.
Spanish journalist and general Barcelona mouthpiece Guillem Balague was incredibly dismissive, stating Barcelona weren't interested in selling, and that the Villa situation was 'case closed until summer'.
This was followed by Sky Sports' Bryan Swanson reporting that Arsenal themselves had denied being in talks with Villa.
Not so fast
However, this is silly season, and even the most reliable sources can look silly themselves. Balague has changed his mind more times than Arsene Wenger over the Villa move or lack thereof, and Barcelona use him as their go-to guy to spread information. Don't forget his part in getting Fabregas to move to Barca.
As for Sky Sports-what would Arsenal tell them? "Yeah, we're in for David, top top player, we've offered Barca about fifteen mill for 'im, should be done tomorrow". That's Harry Redknapp behaviour.
Arsenal may well not be interested in Villa at all. But history dictates than the more they deny links to a player, the more likely they are.
Here are some examples from Arsene himself:
31st August 2011, morning:
"No truth in the links with Arteta".
July 2012:
"Santi Cazorla? I don't know that guy!"
Arsenal also categorically denied the Arshavin deal while it was ongoing.
I wouldn't believe everything you see or read. It may well not be true. That goes both ways though.
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If you are going to post on here use the Queen's English. All this "d team" and "d defence". You make yourself sound like a complete donkey mate!!
Grow up you muppet!!
Look at Newcastle's January business, it's been fantastic, I'd have loved it if we'd been in for M'Biwa and Sissoko. We probably will be in for both in a few seasons when their value has trebled...
I am a big fan of Wenger, he's done amazing things at Arsenal, but if he doesn't address the glaring weaknesses in the squad this transfer window he's in trouble.
The other question that comes to mind is, did AW make promises to Theo to make him sign the deal, that AW would not buy another striker?
in Millions
25 Overmars
25 Adebayor
23.5Anelka
22.7 Fabregas
22 Nasri
Arsenal Top Purchases.
13 Wiltord
12 Arshavin
12 Carzola
12 Nasri.
10.65 Reyes.
This record shows the Gunners buy low and sell high.
We are stuck with just hope that this current squad finally find something resembling form before the Spuds pull too far clear.
I wish for once Wenger did let himself loose in the transfer market but you just know it will never never never happen.
God Help Us!!! :-)
Viva Villa and Viva Gooners.
that dosn't mean anything, he would be given time off to attend the birth
not a chance in hell he'll be leaving in the next 3 days.