And for his next trick, Le Boss will...

ArsenalOnSkis · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2008 4:30 am

...potentially make Gareth Barry disappear from the books at Villa park and then subsequently reappear on our books. Here's the story...

skysports.com wrote:

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted he will make one more signing this summer following the surprise arrival of Mikael Silvestre.

The French defender completed his move to Arsenal on Wednesday, although Gareth Barry's name continues to be linked with the club.

The England international had been expected to join Liverpool this summer, but with the clubs yet to agree a fee, The Gunners have been linked with a cheeky bid.

Although Wenger is refusing to publicly state Barry is on his wanted list he has hinted he is looking to make one more signing before the transfer window closes.

"I can surprise you sometimes, as I got one in whom you did not expect, and there still might be one more player coming in," he stated.

No names

"You know the position, but I cannot tell you much more. There is interest always (in players). I do not want to give you any names.

"But we are not in a desperate situation because we have [Alexandre] Song back from the Olympics, [Abou] Diaby does not look too far away and hopefully we can have good news from [Tomas] Rosicky in the next two weeks.

"We are not quite short, but one more body is possible."

When asked if Barry's ineligibility for the group stages of this season's UEFA Champions League had created a problem for Wenger, he replied: "Not really.

"I believe that once somebody cannot play for you in Europe it devalues the player for the season. It doesn't necessarily stop you from buying the player."

radford149 · **Joined:** Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:39 pm **Posts:** 2410

not going to happen

Hlebby · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:15 am

Really cannot see this signing happening, too expensive.

Ms TC · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:10 pm

doubt it will ever happen

shegunner · **Joined:** Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:43 pm **Posts:** 534

The fact that Barry's picture is on arsenal dot com this morning makes me think that we might just sign him. I don;t recall seeing a target's picture ever on that sight before - not until after the signing. Nasri's face didn't show until it was official, IIRC. Wenger is being extremely cagy about this, hinting that, because he is cup-tied, Barry's fee might drop.

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archiv ... -in-barry-

ArsenalRulz · **Posted:** Fri Aug 22, 2008 4:23 pm

AW never goes for targets which have been publicized in the media .. Nasri was publicized only after the deal was done in principle ... I dont recall a signing which the press linked us with and AW followed up on that .. especially none as high profile (for the English media) as Barry ... but you never know with this guy ... did you see the sly smile he had on yesterday in that interview ?? it was as if he enjoys getting the better of the journos ... he likes playing a cat n mouse game with them ..

colorado · **Posted:** Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:52 pm

staying at villa for now. there will be fuck all happening with regards to us and signing midfielders.

ArsenalOnSkis · **Posted:** Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:15 pm

I won't say he's done 'til it's September 1. Haha

He's pulled rabbits out of his hat on the last day of the window each of the last two or three years.

enjibenji · **Joined:** Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:22 am **Posts:** 1043

i would have said the keeper front here, because yet again almunia was running around like a headless chicken at one point, but the boss aint going to buy so im gonna leave that department now.....

strike force is as strong as its been for years same as defence, just short in the middle of the park

radford149 · **Joined:** Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:39 pm **Posts:** 2410

enjibenji wrote:

i would have said the keeper front here, because yet again almunia was running around like a headless chicken at one point, but the boss aint going to buy so im gonna leave that department now.....

strike force is as strong as its been for years same as defence, just short in the middle of the park

you're not serious? what year are you thinking of 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006 all piss over this current lot

enjibenji · **Joined:** Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:22 am **Posts:** 1043

radford149 wrote:

enjibenji wrote:

i would have said the keeper front here, because yet again almunia was running around like a headless chicken at one point, but the boss aint going to buy so im gonna leave that department now.....

strike force is as strong as its been for years same as defence, just short in the middle of the park

you're not serious? what year are you thinking of 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006 all piss over this current lot

aw not one of them is as good as theirry or bergy

i meant the depth of the strike force

enjibenji · **Joined:** Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:22 am **Posts:** 1043

enjibenji wrote:

radford149 wrote:

enjibenji wrote:

i would have said the keeper front here, because yet again almunia was running around like a headless chicken at one point, but the boss aint going to buy so im gonna leave that department now.....

strike force is as strong as its been for years same as defence, just short in the middle of the park

you're not serious? what year are you thinking of 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006 all piss over this current lot

aw not one of them is as good as theirry or bergy

i meant the depth of the strike force

actually, thinking on that eduardo is fucking awesome, and would walk in to any of the years you mentiond, could u imagine thierry(in his prime for them 6-7 seasons) and eduardo radders :shock:

Elitestriker · **Posted:** Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:17 am

Joao Moutinho would be the perfect signing

ArsenalOnSkis · **Posted:** Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:20 am

The probability of that one happening is insanely low...but he'd be a great buy, I agree.

enjibenji · **Joined:** Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:22 am **Posts:** 1043

did anyone see soccer saturday today ?

charlie nick, made some interesting comments as if he new something.....

he said he definatley expects a central midfielder to come in, and another striker :s_sorry

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