Gunners target French stars
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A new round of speculation in the French press has again seen Arsenal linked with two of France's World Cup stars, Franck Ribery and Eric Abidal.
Both players have been strongly mentioned in conjunction with the North London side since the finals in Germany, and, with the summer transfer window appearing on the distant horizon, the links have now resurfaced.
Marseille winger Ribery has hinted he could leave Stade Velodrome if the French side fail to qualify for the UEFA Champions League and Arsenal could be at the front of the queue to capture the gifted star if the opportunity arises.
"I don't want to experience the same situation as last summer," Ribery told France Football.
"My main objective remains to qualify for the Champions League with l'OM, and then we will see what happens.
"The clubs that were interested in me after the World Cup continue to contact me."
Ribery has also been linked with European giants Bayern Munich and Real Madrid since his impressive showing at the World Cup, but France Football reports that the winger has a verbal agreement that could see him join his compatriot Arsene Wenger.
Gunners skipper Thierry Henry is also known to be a huge fan of the player who is currently recovering from a fractured foot, but Premiership rivals Liverpool and Manchester United are also believed to be interested.
Lyon left-back Abidal could also leave France in the summer as he has so far refused to sign a new three-year deal on offer from the Ligue 1 champions.
The Gunners and Real Madrid appear to be his two most likely suitors, although Milan and Barcelona are in the hunt as well and could be prepared to pay his £10million buyout clause. -
I am an Arsenal fan. I see no reason not to buy them if they are talented players. I support Arsenal, not England so it doesnt really matter to me if Arsenal has no English player or not as long as Arsenal is winning.
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If abidal is bought,where are the young talented left backs,troare and clichy gonna play? But i really hope ribery will be brought to arsenal. arsenal need wingers like him
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no, better dun buy ribery... he is not the type tat changes the game... they should jz buy an english/brazilian winger...
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hmm Ribery is a technically a good player but I wonder if he is rough and tough enough to survive, let alone shine in the EPL. Arsenal midfield is already too light-weighted liao. We need powerful and strong midfielders.
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Yesh. Arsenal should get another midfielders to take down the opponent.Originally posted by Spartans:hmm Ribery is a technically a good player but I wonder if he is rough and tough enough to survive, let alone shine in the EPL. Arsenal midfield is already too light-weighted liao. We need powerful and strong midfielders. -
Yes!Originally posted by Spartans:hmm Ribery is a technically a good player but I wonder if he is rough and tough enough to survive, let alone shine in the EPL. Arsenal midfield is already too light-weighted liao. We need powerful and strong midfielders.