Arsene Wenger has admitted that he could sign one more player before the transfer window closes, but the player would have to be a quality signing. I don’t think anyone expects Arsene to sign a player who is not quality to be fair. Read all about it here.
Wenger refused to be drawn into talking about Gareth Barry, or anyone at that.
“I don’t think that the best tactic is to come out with names.”
Whether or not Wenger is actually interested in Barry is anyone’s guess. I’d be amazed if he signed a 27-year-old Englishman with no pace for over £15m but Wenger has pulled off a couple of surprises in the past, notably Gallas and Sol Campbell, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he does it again. Or he could be using this as a clever smokescreen for his real target.
In other news, we lost 1-0 to Juventus in the Emirates Cup, but I’m still convinced we’ll do well this season. Effectively, our reserve team totally outplayed the Italian giants, and their goal was yards offside. I’m sure we’ll see a stronger team against Madrid tomorrow.
6 Comments
August 3, 2008 at 6:28 am
it is clear to me that wenger is using the preseason to scout an above par dm from our own squad. as it is becoming apparent we don’t have one, enter inler or the like. that we’re still linked with barry is going beyond comical now.
August 3, 2008 at 6:58 am
I dun want barry to come nooooooo
August 3, 2008 at 7:15 am
After watching the pre-season it’s clear that Denilson isn’t a replacement for Flamini, that’s for sure. Diaby looks more box-to-box then totally defensive, and I don’t think that’s a bad thing.
Song is the answer to our worries but Wenger has made it clear he won’t play in midfield.
August 3, 2008 at 7:38 am
gareth barry will be just what we need. perfect signing. we should go out and sign him. he would add the steel and experience we need.
August 3, 2008 at 10:18 am
Gareth Barry is too slow to fit into our style we need pace. vieira style.
August 3, 2008 at 11:30 am
The fact is there is nobody on the market who is good enough to fill in for Flamini. Barry is the best pick of a bad bunch. Veloso is expensive and he’s hardly intimidating like Gattuso or Flamini. You’re right, we need a hard hitting midfielder.