Big-Mouth Gallas / Winger Wanted

July 10, 2007 on 9:52 pm | In Arsenal FC | posted by Block19er |

The main Arsenal story today stems from Gallas’ words yesterday. Many headlines are twisting his words but if Gallas is gonna speak out against his club then he should expect that. At this time of the season he should know that the press are desperate for stories. I hope when the dust settles Gallas is one of the players at the first press conference of the season saying we will be at the top of the table. I know in reality Arsenal will not challenge for first place this season with the current squad but Arsenal have always been a club that has pulled it together against the odds. The fact is Arsene is silent and so the press will jump on any words from Arsenal players.

Media speculation is gathering pace on the possible departure of Freddie. It seems although Freddie wants to stay he may have to move to guarantee a longer career. If Freddie is to leave we must sign a goal-scoring winger. I have thought we have needed one all summer and with our two top targets looking like they have signed for other Premiership Clubs (Malouda - Chavs & Babel - Scouse) we will be in a desperate rush to try and sign one.

Bakary Sagna is in London for a medical and should sign for Arsenal tomorrow to bolster the defence. Martins is also said to be close to an Arsenal deal but these two signings will not settle Gooners. We must sign a goal-scoring Winger!!

One thing I forgot to celebrate was Gilberto getting Brazil into the Copa America semi’s setting up the possible dream final against Argentina. The bad thing is it now seems certain Arsenal will start the season without the new Captain as he will need some sort of a break so I think celebrate is the wrong word.

Barnet manager Paul Fairclough said on arsenal.com he still hopes to sign Gooner legend Ray Parlour. It’s a shame the deal couldn’t be in time for Saturdays friendly.

We are all looking forward to Arsene speaking and at least cooling the rumours circulating. I’m sure, as I am, Arsene is sick of justifying press speculation but I feel this pre-season more than ever a few words would be appreciated. We have lost our Captain, one of our senior players is chatting shit, and we are being linked with more sales. I can understand the lack of signings, it is transfer silly season and Arsene is not risking the clubs finances with Babel being valued at £13.5Mil and Robben at £17Mil but while every other club appears to be strengthening their squads it is understandably Gooners are slightly worried.