GUNNERS IN £6M BABEL BID TO KEEP HENRY HAPPY
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THIERRY HENRY last night remained at the centre of the transfer saga of the summer by refusing to commit his long-term future to Arsenal.
Henry and his representatives have been quick to deny that he has already hammered out a deal with Spanish giants Barcelona.
But Mirror Sport can reveal it is AC Milan who currently stand a better chance of signing Henry if the French striker decides to leave Arsenal this summer.
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Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is determined to keep Henry as he steps up attempts to sign Ajax forward Ryan Babel in a £6million deal.
It leaves Henry, 29, at the centre of a three-way battle for his services and Arsenal still believe they can keep him.
Barca, who are ready to open the bidding for Henry at £15m and pay him £6m per year for a three-season deal with a 12-month option, have made no secret of their desire to sign the Gunners skipper.
And they have been regarded as the clear favourites to sign him. But the saga turned ugly this week when Henry was enraged by claims in the French media that a deal was already done.
That was an own goal on Barcelona's part which is likely to drive headstrong Henry towards Milan.
The Frenchman is a proud and honourable man and he was disappointed at what he sees as the Spanish club's underhand tactics.
Henry branded Barca's claims as "absolutely rubbish", but said he could do nothing to prevent "rumours" about his future escalating.
He admitted last week it was "great and nice" to hear Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti say he wanted to sign him.
But there is still a strong feeling Henry will stay at the Emirates as long as mentor Wenger remains at the club.
Yet, before boarding a flight to the USA, where he was watching pal Tony Parker play for San Antonio Spurs in the NBA play-offs at Cleveland today, Henry failed to take the opportunity to end the speculation. He said: "I've got nothing to say."
wah do so many things to keep Titi happy sia~ -
Cool.. If babel comes to Arsenal, our strikeforce will improve..
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GUNS TO BLAZE IN £40M SPREE
ARSENE WENGER has been promised a £40million war chest by Arsenal in an attempt to keep up with the Premiership's big spenders.
The Gunners also hope the cash will help to persuade Thierry Henry to stay rather than leave for Barcelona or AC Milan.
Arsenal chief executive Keith Edelman said: "The reason why was because we were concerned that without it the club could be disadvantaged when trying to sign players."
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But arsenal too many strikers eh? But they say Babel has the potential to be the nxt henryOriginally posted by turbo_drift:Cool.. If babel comes to Arsenal, our strikeforce will improve.. -
Too many?? Erm, eventually how many of them can score like Thierry Henry??Originally posted by felirox:But arsenal too many strikers eh? But they say Babel has the potential to be the nxt henry
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he's young rite
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Yupp,20 this year. more abt him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_BabelOriginally posted by a-Lost-9uY:he's young rite -
yeah tats e way,man..Originally posted by felirox:Yupp,20 this year. more abt him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Babel
tats AW usual style of signing youngsters..
n pls dun sign DT la..29y.o ardy..nt gd nt gd -
DT has the ability to score wat..Originally posted by a-Lost-9uY:yeah tats e way,man..
tats AW usual style of signing youngsters..
n pls dun sign DT la..29y.o ardy..nt gd nt gd
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ya..but den he nv play in EPL b4..so tat remains a mystery..Originally posted by turbo_drift:DT has the ability to score wat..
n if sway sway..he needs time to settle in EPL..
den he will be over 30 liao leh..
if given a choice betw. Babel n DT,
i will go for former 1..
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Haiz.. I'll give both of them to come Arsenal..Originally posted by a-Lost-9uY:ya..but den he nv play in EPL b4..so tat remains a mystery..
n if sway sway..he needs time to settle in EPL..
den he will be over 30 liao leh..
if given a choice betw. Babel n DT,
i will go for former 1..
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but his era ended after euro 2000. Hmm,sign both..and use trezeguet for backup?Originally posted by turbo_drift:Haiz.. I'll give both of them to come Arsenal..
I'm sure DT won't be the next AS.. -
buy both good cos just in case henry jumped ship no need worry... but i dun believe they in bid until wenger reveal...Originally posted by felirox:but his era ended after euro 2000. Hmm,sign both..and use trezeguet for backup? -
Yeah wenger is so secretive! Loves to gives suspense to us,the fans!Originally posted by BrUtUs:buy both good cos just in case henry jumped ship no need worry... but i dun believe they in bid until wenger reveal... -
when Babel comes , Henry goes..
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if henry leaves who to be the next captain? gilberto?
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Theo Walcott?Originally posted by bryanwong:if henry leaves who to be the next captain? gilberto? -
i think if henry goes the likes of gilberto, fabregas and gallas can follow. no time to wait for trophies.
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i will vote for Toure as e nx CPT if Henry leaves
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Ajax’s Ryan Babel Dreams Of Playing Under Arsenal’s Wenger – The Gunners Fan Babel Drawing Comparisons With Henry
Dutch international striker Ryan Babel is dreaming of a chance to play under Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
The Gunners are reportedly keeping a close watch on the 20-year-old Ajax attacker, who can also operate on the left wing.
Being hailed as the ‘next Thierry Henry’ by the Netherlands boss Marco van Basten, Babel is a key member of the Holland Under-21s, who have reached the semi-finals of the European Championships at home.
"If I get the chance one day to train with Arsene Wenger it would be a dream," said Babel, who is a close friend of Arsenal front-man and his fellow Dutch international Robin Van Persie.
"From when I was young I supported Arsenal. I liked the style, the ambience, how they show themselves on the field - everything."
"I think it's maybe the best league, it's a very high level and there is good football," he said referring to the English Premier League.
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Ryan Babel keen on Arsenal switch
Ajax's ace Ryan Babel has stated his desire to play for Arsenal. The North London club have been keeping tabs on the 20-year-old attacker.
Babel has been praised by Holland national team boss Marco Van Basten as the next 'Thierry Henry', and he wishes to play under manager Arsène Wenger.
Babel is a vital member of the Holland Under-21s, who have reached the semi-finals of the European Championships at home.
"If I get the chance one day to train with Arsène Wenger it would be a dream," said Babel, who is a close friend of Arsenal front-man and his fellow Dutch international Robin van Persie.
"From when I was young I supported Arsenal. I liked the style, the ambience, how they show themselves on the field - everything."
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if i henry sure will demand they make big name signings... cos without quality help, the team sure will end up like last season...
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2 possible scenarios
1) henry purposely do this, he wants the club to soar higher
2) arsenal wanted henry so much that they did this
if really is number 2, throw henry also nvrm la
arsenal already improving liao
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henry want stars, not future prospects again.
the only young players that will make henry happy will be those that won't be for sale for sure.