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Kaka to Arsenal; Liverpool's £7m defender; Spurs chase £6m Frenchman; West Ham want Bendtner

The transfer rumour and gossip mill is still churning out so called news. Believe everything the newpapers have said this past few months, and Arsenal would have a playing staff of 85 by now.

by Mark Apostolou on 12 October 2007

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It started out as gossip but maybe the rumours are beginning to have a hint of truth about them. Could Kaka really be joining Arsenal (various)? It's been reported by a number of sources that the 25-year-old Brazilian is keen to move on from AC Milan - and he's not been shy in his glowing references to how great the Premier League is and specifically how he would love to play for Arsenal.

With new investment coming into the Emirates and with cash to burn, now would be a time to set a Gunners transfer record. Sure it would cost a king's ransom but Kaka would be worth every penny. The 2002 World Cup winner will also be enticed by the fine form of Arsene Wenger's men, especially in light of his side's own faltering start to the Serie A season. Hands up all the Arsenal fans who want this move to happen!

Since the season began, many have been speculating that Rafa Benitez needs to invest in a defensive player or two and now it appears that Liverpool are about to make a move for Athletic Bilbao centre-back Fernando Amorebieta (various).

'Hatem Ben Arfa would be a handy player to have at White Hart Lane, not least because he can fulfil a number of roles from attacking midfielder to supporting striker and even as a front-man'

Reports from the Spanish press suggest Benitez will make a £7m move for the defender when the transfer window re-opens in January. Scouts have flown over from Liverpool to watch the Venezuelan-born player in action in recent La Liga matches.

Fernando is known as a bit of a bruiser who gets more than his fair share of attention from referees. However, he can play as a full-back as well as his customary centre-back role, so could be a handy player to add to the squad.

Apparently he is on the verge of an international call-up by Spain, even though he was born abroad and is already thought of highly by many in the Spanish game. He's currently playing well in a struggling Bilbao side who are just outside the relegation zone. Benitez should act fast before one of the local big guns nabs him.

Martin Jol and Damien Comolli are both agreed on Tottenham's next target - they are lining up a £6m bid for versatile Lyon star Hatem Ben Arfa (various).

Arfa, 20, is seemingly more of a part of the French international set-up than under his new club manager Alain Perrin. He is unsettled at Lyon after losing his place in the starting 11 and has been linked with a January move away from the French giants.

He would be a handy player to have at White Hart Lane, not least because he can fulfil a number of roles from attacking midfielder to supporting striker and even as a front-man. Spurs need some more creative players to help provide their talented strike force with ammunition. They also need a defender or two.

I am sure that chairman Daniel Levy will be given a huge list of players that Jol would like to purchase, Lilywhite fans should just hope the Dutchman gets the cash he needs to help steer the team up the table.

Finally, we come to Nicklas Bendtner, who has given Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger an ultimatum - pick me or I'll quit (The Sun). This has sparked the interest of West Ham,who are after the talented Dane (various).

It's hard when a top-quality player has to sit out on the bench simply because those in front of him in the queue are in superb form - namely Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor. It will be a tough decision for both Wenger and the player, but one they will have to make sooner rather than later.

Bendtner is young but also keen to get his career moving forwards. West Ham would be a good move for him as they are progressing well at present and he would at least be given a shot at first-team football. However, maybe a loan move would be the most sensible thing for all parties.

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Comments (41)

by Goonergirl on October 12, 2007

Fine a player as Kaka is (and he's a glorious footballer) I'm sure Wenger will not be able to find room for both him and Fabregas in the same team. And however brilliant Kaka is, why would we want to relegate our own boy wonder to the bench? http://goonergirl.blog.co.uk

by Elio on October 12, 2007

Love Ben Arfa, he is one of those players who has it all, but unless he is good going down the middle i'm not too sure what we'd use him for, mainly oweing to the fact that Bale has been superb on the left and we already have two very good forwards who can't displace Berbatov and Keane up front. However, if he can be a central playmaker then by all means i'd love him, though he would have to play next to an absolute Vieira type destroyer and not any of the wimps we currently have in central midfield!

by James on October 12, 2007

Fabregas ..relegated to the bench,quite the opposite he is on for promotion......happily to the Camp Nou.

by Danny's on October 12, 2007

BUT...... why add to somethin thats doin quite well at the moment, the current arsenal side can play together for the next 8 years with not to many additions and even fewer departures, why take a 35-45 million pound Gamble, even though it isnt really that much of a gamble cos Kaka would fit in like a glove at Arsenal. Look at Spurs, slightly different yet a good example, why add a 16.5 million pound striker to a strike force contnaing defoe, Berbatov, and Keane, why not bring in a talented younster to learn from theese 3 keepeing them happy also. But again if i could have any player at the Emirates that isnt already there it would definately be KAKA.

by rui coster on October 12, 2007

[quote]Fine a player as Kaka is (and he's a glorious footballer) I'm sure Wenger will not be able to find room for both him and $Fabregas in the same team. And however brilliant Kaka is, why would we want to relegate our own boy wonder to the bench? http://goonergirl.blog.co.uk[/quote] I was trying to work out how on earth anyone could not want Kaka in there team or how any manager wouldnt be able to find room for the best player in the world and then it hit me.. this was written by a gooner (therefore stupid) and a girl (therefore without any football knowledge) be a sweety and go bake the lads a cake!!

by top-spur on October 12, 2007

i would embrase the addition of Ben Arfa - quality in abundance, fast and skillful. Bale would then play at left back - this would mean two quality players on the wing and give him license to to move around the pitch and fill the empty gaps, in the knowledge we would still have the balance and cover of bale.

by top-spurs!! on October 12, 2007

[quote][quote]Fine a player as Kaka is (and he's a glorious footballer) I'm sure Wenger will not be able to find room for both him and $Fabregas in the same team. And however brilliant Kaka is, why would we want to relegate our own boy wonder to the bench? http://goonergirl.blog.co.uk[/quote] I was trying to work out how on earth anyone could not want Kaka in there team or how any manager wouldnt be able to find room for the best player in the world and then it hit me.. this was written by a gooner (therefore stupid) and a girl (therefore without any football knowledge) be a sweety and go bake the lads a cake!![/quote]

by poo on October 12, 2007

fabs aint rubbish

by Beretta on October 12, 2007

maybe you should've read what she said carefully! She said Kaka is a brilliant footballer but doesn't see why Wenger would sign him since the midfield is full and Fabgregas is doing a great job and surely Wenger would not make Fabregas sit on the bench. I would like to know where it is she said she doesn't want Kaka on the team or that he is not a great player!

by gav spurs on October 12, 2007

quaresma van bommell and a good defencive and goalkeeping coach

by dave on October 12, 2007

quaresma wont come and van bommel wont come... ben arfa would be a great addition.. from what ive seen ov him he is very talented.. diego would be a good midfield signing if we could get bremen 2 let him go

by tarnvir johal on October 12, 2007

hes a brilliant player and i'd love him to come, but we alrerady have hleb, fabregas and rosicky. Rosicky can play the holding role in midfiled and he could have long range shots and rake up a good scoring tally, hleb could go on the left of a diamond with cesc on the right, and kaka at the top

by jerome on October 12, 2007

There is no possibility that Wenger will spend £ 25 millions or more to buy a player, even of KAKA’s quality. There has been a slight indication from the Arsenal boardroom of such a possibility. However, Wenger makes the final decision, and KAKA at £ 25 millions or more goes counter to his recent player acquisitions. Wenger purchase range is approximately £ 2 – 9 million. With this said, would it not be a great acquisition to have KAKA at Arsenal or even LIONEL MESSI.

by CruEL on October 12, 2007

Bollocks, its the international week and they just pick something old and repeated what bendtner said before the beginning of the season. Micah richards case was the same, digging out old history and making it todays news. Crap.

by joe on October 12, 2007

I think we should get true wingers because we have not got any so i think someone like ricardo quaresma or jesus navas

by Rotten Ralph on October 12, 2007

Bentner has made no ultimatum and has no plans to leave. Next

by West Ham Fan no 32 on October 12, 2007

[quote]maybe you should've read what she said carefully! She said Kaka is a brilliant footballer but doesn't see why Wenger would sign him since the midfield is full and Fabgregas is doing a great job and surely Wenger would not make Fabregas sit on the bench. I would like to know where it is she said she doesn't want Kaka on the team or that he is not a great player![/quote] Don't worry he is probably just another spuds fan disgruntled at his teams poor relation status. I thought Gooner girl was spot on, Wenger wouldn't go for him for those reasons, look at how much more effective Arsenal arewithout Henry, Kaka although not exactly similar likes to play that floating role coming in from the left, overall it affects the teams balance.

by TOTALLY on October 12, 2007

i can tell you know that Kaka definately won't come to arsenal. firstly,we have fab secondly,wenger doesn't want big names to disrupt the teams mentality and thirdly wenger doesn't have 60million to blow.

by Rom Gooner on October 12, 2007

Sorry James, don't know you like but reckon yr absolutely crackers to think Cesc is off to Barca anytime soon. If yr a Spurs fan then I can understand as I would try any sort of bitter comment to my rivals to try and mask the disgrace that my team is currently!! Thought you guys were to knock us out of the top 4?? Ha Ha Ha; got to love yr enthusiasm which such a shoddy team to support!

by bob on October 12, 2007

kaka should come 2 arsenal because we can have him playin and he would like 2 come 2 arsenal kl

by your face on October 13, 2007

first of all... arsene wenger would take it up the ass if he could get kaka to even consider coming to arsenal(seen as they have never signed a big name player in their history) and can anyone honestly belive either player would be on the bench(apart from a girl obviously because they have no football logic). second of all, rosicky playing a holding role... please tell me thats a joke, where do i even begin. third of all im really drunk... ben arfa i havnt seen, and bendtner is the cockiest footballer whos never played at any level ever. oh ya if arsenal keep the same team for the next eight years it would be great... especially walcott, they will still finish fourth, dont get too excited gooners

by kaka to arsenal a joke on October 13, 2007

we have 70 million pounds to spend in january and its true kaka would cost 50 million pounds at least but i am sure as its been posted he would be worth every penny so fingers crossed and hopeful for this move to happen but i know in reality it wont so its just a dream

by Bergkamp 's the man on October 13, 2007

That's just great! I love it. A girl is telling Spuds fans how the ball bounces! Well, dear Spuds: according to your reasoning (girls don't have a clue about football) I take it you're all a bunch of women, right? I usually don't comment on that crap comming from WHL but this time it was too low even for your standards. And that means something! Kaka will not happen. Period. Respect, Goonergirl! I didn't count the exact number of 'players' the Arsenal would have bought according to the press, so I just take your 85 as a fact. Isn't important either, but: according to the same press Real Madrid would have a squad of 12.357 players, followed by Barclona with 8.749 and Milan with 6.329. Days must be long in the press rooms .....

by bob on October 13, 2007

Hang on, what rumour is this based? because its complete fabrication! Its a shame u gooner twits choose to believe it.

by Finnese on October 13, 2007

[quote]Hang on, what rumour is this based? because its complete fabrication! Its a shame u gooner twits choose to believe it.[/quote] He admires Arsenal. He has already said if he's gonna come to england he'd come to Arsenal because of the way we play. He also likes man-u.