Blah blah blah news etc… 30 May, 2007

I can tell this is going to be one very boring summer…

The top story? I suppose it’s the announcement that Arsenal are playing in the Amsterdam Tournament this pre-season. It adds to quite a busy pre-season schedule with the customary Barnet game, Austria tour and the new Emirates Cup competition. We get back to action on the 14th July when we travel to Underhill. Click the link to see our other pre-season fixtures.

The only other story of any interest is on Carlos Vela this is the young Mexican striker who we signed for about 2.5 million pounds a couple of seasons ago. However, he’s been constantly loaned out since we bought him because of issues with him getting a work permit. Carlos spent last season with Segunda Division side, Salamanca but has caught the eye of Levante. They are keen to get the teenager on loan but insist it all down to Arsenal.

It seems the Thierry Henry to Barcelona rumour just wont give up and there’s fresh stories on that. Apparently, we are going to be offered £17 + Eto’o for our captain. Personally, I’d take that! However it’s just a stupid rumour and I will be very happy to see Thierry leading out Arsenal next season.

Robin Van Persie has backed up Wenger‘s theory that we don’t need to make a great deal of changes this transfer window. I do see the point, but I think a winger and possibly a striker are needed. It’s probably not a definite necessity but I do think we could be strengthened. I wouldn’t be very surprised if we see no more signings this summer but we can pray.

Until next time…I’ll try to find some news.