Wenger dumped Real riches to achieve dream of title win for ArsenalOctober 19th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he had turned down a 10 million-pound a year offer from Spanish giants Real Madrid to pursue his dreams of winning the Champions League with Arsenal. According to reports, Madrid had approached Wenger with a 10million pound-a-year offer last summer, but he felt duty bound to stay with the Gunners where he earns half that amount.
Cesc says no question of him leaving Arsenal for BarcelonaOctober 5th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has said he is keen to stay on at the club and has ruled out a move to Barcelona, where he learnt his football skills. "It's my seventh season here and it's hard to hear people say they think I'm not committed enough.
Arsene Wenger is our God, says Arsenal skipper FabregasOctober 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas believes that the team sees coach Arsene Wenger as nothing less than God because he is never completely satisfied and refuses to rest on his laurels, wanting to improve the performance of the squad all the time. Fabregas's comments came as Wenger became Arsenal's longest-serving boss this week, notching up 13 years in charge of the Gunners.
'Scarred' Fabregas hits back at Adebayor's X-rated tackleSeptember 18th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has hit back at former teammate and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who left him with a nasty scar during the game. Speaking for the first time about Adebayor's antics during last weekend's defeat at Manchester City, the Arsenal skipper lifted his tracksuit bottom to reveal a nasty three-inch gash across his right calf.
Do not to abuse Adebayor, Wenger asks Arsenal fansSeptember 12th, 2009 LONDON - Arsene Wenger has pleaded with Arsenal fans not to abuse Manu Adebayor. Manchester City's 25 million pounds strike ace faces his old club for the first time at Eastlands today, and Gunners boss Wenger said: "I want all our former players to be respected."
"They have done fantastic things for us and they should get our full respect for that," The Sun quoted him, as saying.
Transfer claims by Spanish clubs are damaging football: WengerAugust 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that outrageous transfer claims by Spanish clubs are damaging football. A power struggle at Barcelona between president Joan Laporta and his former No 2 Sandro Rosell has seen both men targeting Gunners midfield star Cesc Fabregas.
Arsenal's Fabregas at center of Barcelona power struggleAugust 20th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is at the centre of a power struggle at Barcelona. According to reports, Fabregas is on Barcelona's hit-list for next summer, and it is believed that a 30 million pound deal has already been struck between Barca and the Gunners.
Wenger hopes to win title with ArsenalAugust 14th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that he can win the Premier League title again with Arsenal, and that is the reason why he turned down an offer from Real Madrid. "I felt if I left I would have in some way betrayed my beliefs.
Barcelona keen to buy Arsenal's Fabregas, but won't overbidAugust 10th, 2009 BARCELONA - Barcelona is lining up a mega bid for Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas, but the team management has said that it will not go broke in trying to meet the Gunner's demands. According to The Sun, the European champions have already missed out on Liverpool's Javier Mascherano and are now keen to have the services of Spanish midfielder Fabregas.
A C Milan to offer 31 Million Pounds for Arsenal's FabregasAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal is braced for a 31 million pound bid from A C Milan for Cesc Fabregas. Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi will meet coach Leonardo and his technical director Adriano Galliani for transfer talks today, reports The Sun.
Viera in talks with Wenger for a comebackJuly 31st, 2009 LONDON - Former captain Patrick Viera is likely to make a comeback at Arsenal. Vieira is set for talks with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger about the intriguing possibility of the 33-year-old Frenchman's return to the north London club.
Barca steps up pursuit of Arsenal's FabregasJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - Spanish football club Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas. According to The Sun, club president Joan Laporta has claimed that signing Fabregas is high on their agenda this summer.
Arsenal ready to sell Cesc for 40 m poundsJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal have said that they are ready to sell midfielder Cesc Fabregas for 40 million pounds. "If Arsenal receive a bid in the region of 40 million pounds there will be an enormous pressure to sell," The Sun quoted a Gunner's insider, as saying.
Arsenal can do without Adebayor: WengerJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has assured that he wont stand in star striker Emmanuel Adebayor's way if he wants to quit the Gunners. Wenger also revealed that if Adebayor leaves Arsenal, he has a back up in the form of Marouane Chamakh, who currently plays for the French club, Bordeaux.
Barca gets Wenger hot under the collar by tapping FabregasJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Barcelona last night risked the wrath of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger by publicly tapping-up Cesc Fabregas. Barca president Joan Laporta blatantly invited Fabregas to demand a move to the Nou Camp.