Forget Arsenal transfer talk - it ain't happening
Finally, Arsene Wenger has had a chance to confirm that Stephen Appiah will not be joining Arsenal.
It's a relief in a way, because I'm not sure how well he would have fitted in - but given his admission of taking money to swing games in the past, albeit for trying to win games, it immediately confirmed my suspicions that Wenger would not sign him.
Wenger is so anti anything that would jeopardise fair play that he would never even consider it.
"We are not on the case" said Wenger today.
And now, we've been linked with another free transfer - Brazilian midfielder Mineiro, who is available on a free.
He left Hertha Berlin this summer and SkySports believes he may well be on his way to Emirates.
He is 33.
Maybe I'm wrong, but will someone tell whoever dredges up these stories that actually, Wenger would never sign an outfield player of that age.
Someone needs to remind everyone that there's no point being in denial anymore.
The squad we have is the squad we will retain until December. End of.
DA
Reader Comments (4)
I agree its unlikely AW will sign anyone of that age bracket, but he Mineiro definately had a behind closed doors trial at London Colney on Friday. I dont know the outcome but I may know more tomorrow.
By the way his full name is Carlos Luciano da Silva. Mineiro is his nickname likw they all seem to do in Brazil.
Sorry got my days ballsed up. He was trialling on Monday not Friday.
I believe we're more likely to sign someone 32+ than sign a 26 - 29 year old. I think Arsene sees Diaby as the long term DM solution but some immeadiate short term cover is needed until he is fully ready. I don't think Arsene is looking to give any new player a medium/long term contract as he has the team he wants it just needs nurturing and maturing.
In Brazil the majority of people have one of half a dozen surnames with da Silva and dos Santos being particularly common. There are literally entire teams with the same surname so it is wholly impractical to have the surname on the shirt.