Italian club Fiorentina, which ended last season’s campaing in fourth place, revealed Arsenal have made an offer for Felipo Melo with the Viola interested provided Arsenal are ready to offer Emmanuel Eboue. A club statement by Fiorentina reads: Arsenal is the only club to have come close to the sum established by the release clause. Fiorentina in turn proposed to Arsenal a reduction in the amount by including right-back Emmanuel Eboue. Read Full Story

Good afternoon to all of you friends. Just like last week, here’s my recap on all the news we’ve been reading about so far this summer, well, during the last 7 days in this case. Felipe Melo - as I predicted - did not sign and maybe that could mean that Arsene has no intention to sign a central midfielder, which would be a shame as we desperately need someone there. Not saying the reason no central midfielder will join is that Melo extended with the Viola but he seemed to be very ... Read Full Story

Arsenal announced that Jack Wilshere has signed a new long-term contract with the Club. The youngster was rewarded for his excellent season last year in which he scored an amazing goal for the reserves side against Stoke City. Coach Arsene Wenger said: It’s such great news that Jack has signed a new long-term contract. Jack made great progress last season, playing at Under-18s, Reserves and First Team level and we all witnessed what a great young talent he is. At still 17 years of age, the po... Read Full Story

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger revealed there was no approach from Inter Milan for William Gallas, no approach from Bordeaux for Mikael Silvestre and that Marouane Chamakh may be signed if someone leaves. The Frenchman told the microphones of RMC: Inter have not inquired about Gallas, just like Bordeaux has never asked for [Mikael] Silvestre Adebayor? In my opinion he will remain. [Bordeaux's Marouane] Chamakh? He might be a valid acquisition in case of a departure. Read Full Story

UEFA president Michel Platini was unimpressed with Real Madrid’s transfer campaign during the summer, adding that however, there is not much he can do against it. The Frenchman told L’Equipe: Ronaldo’s transfer stood out for me, but if Real have guarantees from the banks… On a personal note, I don’t understand how anyone can spend €90m on a player. I’m embarrassed. But I remember the Maradona transfer from Barcelona to Napoli (in 1984). This would be the eq... Read Full Story

Despite not featuring a lot last season for Arsenal, Wales international Aaron Ramsey signed a long-term contract extension with the club. Speaking to the club’s official website, coach Arsene Wenger said: We’re delighted that Aaron has signed a new long-term contract. He made a very good contribution in his first season and he showed that he is a very intelligent player with great quality. He is still only 18 and we’re really looking forward to seeing him develop with us in... Read Full Story

Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky is optimistic ahead of the new season and believes he will be fit for the Gunners’ first game of the season. He told Czech media Sport: Now everything is good. I did fully train with the squad two weeks before the end of the season and everything went fine, even if there’s a long way to go. I am currently in the Czech Republic and I hope I’ll bounce back. I am missing the competition. I am looking forward to the start of next season. My endurance tests a... Read Full Story

Former Arsenal captain William Gallas revealed he is looking forward to another season in an Arsenal jersey despite being linked with a move away from the North London Club. The Frenchman told skysports.com: I am at Arsenal, my contract is still valid for a year, so I am an Arsenal player. We have not talked about renewing the contract, but I am relaxed and looking forward to next season with Arsenal. Read Full Story

Available as from today is the third away kit for the 2009/2010 season. And if some thought Adebayor would leave because he didn’t feature in the photo shoot for the blue away kit, well, he’s in this one. More photos of the kit can be found at the club’s official website here. Read Full Story

Stuttgart defender Serdar Tasci told spox.com how he is “flattered” to be linked with the likes of A.C. Milan, Juventus and Arsenal. He is quoted as saying: I have the ambition to move clubs one day, but the time and circumstances have to be right for me. I have to admit I’m flattered that clubs like Arsenal, AC Milan and Juventus have had their eye on me in the past. But I’m not getting carried away with this. I’m focused on Stuttgart and looking to return to ac... Read Full Story