Thuram Linked With Gunners Switch
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Barcelona and France defender Lilian Thuram is being linked with a move to Arsenal, as Arsene Wenger looks to shore up his defensive line this summer.
The verdict has been in for some weeks if not months now, that the Gunners need more strength-in-depth at the back, and with French veteran Lilian Thuram thought to be one of many leaving Barcelona this summer, Wenger may see this as an opportunity to gain experience and reliability in his backline.
El Sport contends that the 36-year-old may receive a one-year contract from the infamously 30s-phobic Wenger, despite the fact the former Juventus and Parma defender has been considering retirement.
It was Wenger who gave Thuram his first playing opportunity in 1991, when the Professor was in charge of Monaco and Thuram was just 17 years of age. He has since gone on to establish himself as one of the best and most celebrated defenders of his generation, but with his career almost at an end, even as a free transfer, it may not prove a worthwhile investment on Arsenal's part. -
france again
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laurent blanc anyone??
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My goodness 36-year-old you think Wenger want?
I think Wenger would more likely sign players half his age... lol
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french revolution at arsenal
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Originally posted by alwaysdisturbed:
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El Sport ( written in thread) via goal.com
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good signing.
should bring lotsa experience and stability to arsenal defence.
he us world cup, european cup, scudetto winner.
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Originally posted by reyes:
good signing.
should bring lotsa experience and stability to arsenal defence.
he us world cup, european cup, scudetto winner.
but he suck at Barca...
is he quick enough for english game at his age ?????
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i dont think so, i think hes going to be another gallas. How about sign him as a coach then ask him coach senderos =D
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He was in france euro08 team.
few player excel in barca this season.
if thuram is flop, maybe we can include, zambrotta, henry, Eto, Deco, ronaldinho.
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ok ok im not being rascist but just an observation.. i dunoe which is more in arsenal squad, french players or african-descent players.. lols..