LadyArse Gossip

Back in January there were strong rumours linking us with a move for Barcelona’s David Villa. According to the press, the player wanted to move by Barcelona were having none of it and held him hostage [my interpretation, not theirs]. Now, as the European transfer window gets ready to open, he’s back on Arsenal’s radar [...]

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According to Spanish journalist Guillem Balague Barcelona’s David Villa wants Premier League football next season with Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool all interested in signing the Spaniard. It was heavily reported that Arsenal tried to sign Villa in the January window but Barcelona refused to let the player leave and were reported as quoting ridiculously high [...]

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According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham will land Barcelona star David Villa despite strong interest from the Gunners. Of course, the story which they are running has no evidence whatsoever to back up the claim that the player Arsenal tried to land in the January transfer window will be heading for [...]

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After strong rumours of interest in David Villa in January, Arsenal have now been linked with a move for another Barcelona forward – Chilean international Alexis Sanchez. The former Udinese attacker has struggled to make an impact at the Nou Camp since making the move from Serie A, but is still highly-rated by a number [...]

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Former Arsenal defender Lauren believes Arsene Wenger will continue to show faith in Wojciech Szczesny and turn down the chance to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes. The Barca number one is set to leave the club in the summer and has been linked a few times with a move to the Gunners, who arguably could [...]

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The Metro reported yesterday (as well as TalkSport) that Barcelona wont stand in David Villa’s way if he does decide that he wants to leave the club in the summer. Barcelona vice – president Josep Maria Bartomeu had this to say when asked about the the situation: The coaches hope he is here next season but we will [...]

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According to the Spanish website Mundo Deportivo Barcelona will demand €20m for the transfer of David Villa, a price reported to be around twice what Arsenal are prepared to pay for the Spanish striker. Villa, who has just been readmitted to hospital following persistent pain from kidney stones, is believed to still be on Arsene [...]

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The Metro reported yesterday that Atletico Madrid will rival Arsenal for the signature of Spanish forward David Villa in the summer if (as widely expected) Atletico sell star front man Radamel Falcao to a club funded by oil. Villa is apparently very keen to stay in La Liga – especially now that he has become a father for [...]

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The Mirror claims that Arsenal will not renew their interest in out-of-favour Barcelona striker David Villa in this summer’s transfer window, with Arsene Wenger turning his attention toward younger players. The former Valencia man was widely rumoured to be one of Arsenal’s top targets this January, with the Gunners a little short on firepower since [...]

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Arsene Wenger admits he tried to sign one more player on the transfer deadline day, after successfully capturing Malaga left-back Nacho Monreal. The Gunners had been strongly linked with West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame all month, but a move never materialised despite late rumours yesterday evening that his £3.5million minimum release fee clause had been [...]

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Deadline day has arrived – and love it or hate it – it’s the day when more rumours fly around the twitter than any other day. Earlier this morning we looked at Wenger’s hint that he might be in the market today and Mark has already taken apart an article from the Mirror this morning [...]

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The Daily Mail are today reporting that Arsenal’s chief executive Ivan Gazidis met with Arsene Wenger at London Colney yesterday in a bid to plan the final stages of the transfer window and determine a strategy for trying to get Barcelona to part with David Villa. Barcelona have repeatedly stated that David Villa is not [...]

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The Daily Mirror are today reporting that Manchester City are set to move for Barcelona’s David Villa in a move which, should it come off, is going to seriously anger Arsenal fans. Arsenal have been linked with the Spanish international for the duration of the transfer window but Barcelona have been steadfast in their refusal [...]

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It looks like this one won’t quite die down. After rumours emerged earlier that Arsenal were in talks with Barcelona over David Villa, Sky Sports now claims that Arsenal have moved to deny these rumours. However, the article contains no quotes from Arsenal, only from Barcelona president Sandro Rosell, who remains firm that the La [...]

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