Negotiations!!!

Yes guys, we are back, after intense blogging on the Euros( we provided video highlights too:D).

After the Euro 2008, which totally rocked, Arsene Wenger has kept his eyes on a few players, who have sparkled in the tournament.

My eyes were filled with glee when I read that Andrei Arshavin, the Russian playmaker from Zenit, was linked to Arsenal. But the problem is, since he performed so well in the Euro 2008 tournament, his price would have sky-rocketed, and Arsenal being the measly spenders they are, would not even think of buying him. It seems that Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona are the front runners for Arshavin, with Barcelona seemingly ahead of the latter. Arsenal are falling behind in the race, and might soon be left out of it. Arsene Wenger feels that Arshavin would be a perfect replacement for Aleksandr Hleb, who might leave. Or not.

Marcos Senna, the star defensive midfielder for Spain was also linked with Arsenal a few days back, with ex Gunner Cygan recommending him to the North London club. Senna would be an ideal replacement for Flamini, who made a stupid decision of leaving Arsenal for AC Milan, who are not even playing Champions League football this season!!! It seems that Senna is in talks with his club Villarreal, for a contract extension. I think he wants to see out the rest of his career at Villarreal.

Mario Gomez, who was frequently linked with Arsenal, has been told by a German great(no idea who) that his best bet would be to join Arsenal. Gomez, who had a poor showing at the recent Euros, had been constantly linked with the Gunners since before the Euros. The German great said that the best place for Gomez to settle his problems, find his form and improve his game would be at the Emirates.

Roque Santa Cruz seems to be another potential target. The Blackburn Rovers hitman had been on fire last season, and Arsene Wenger is quite impressed with him. Since Adebayor might leave the club, Arsene Wenger needs his striking force to be strengthened.

Speaking about Adebayor, the Arsenal striker has given mixed reactions about Arsenal. First he says that he would commit his future to Arsenal, until his contract runs out. Then minutes later, he says that he would love to go to Barcelona, as he would get the chance to play with great players. He then said that he didn't want to go to Milan, since they aren't playing Champions League football this season. Milan anyway dropped out of the race to pick up Adebayor, citing him as 'too dear' for them. Adebayor then says that people ask him whether he gets the same salary as Thierry Henry, since he is Arsenal's main striker now, showing us that the lad wants a pay raise. He is demanding a pay raise, literally double of what he earns now, which would make him one of the top earning strikers in English football. He then goes on to say that Arsenal would benefit from selling him, as they would get a lot of money.

Well, hopefully, Usmanov(some billionaire guy) takes over Arsenal. Rumours are floating that he would offer 100 million pounds to Arsenal every year to spend on transfers. YIKES!! Arsenal need that kind of money!! Arsenal legends are repeatedly telling the Arsenal board to 'OK' the offer, otherwise Arsenal would not be playing Champions League football in the years to come.(I put a pic of him just to let you know what he looks like:P)

Samir Nasri will be a Gunner in 10 days, according to his agent. Nasri, who made only two appearances in France's dismal Euro 2008 campaign where they managed only 1 goal in three games, has been on Arsene's radar for quite a long time. And now since ex-Arsenal target Ben Arfa has completed his move to Marseille, Nasri is on his way to the Emirates.

German forward Lukas Podolski has been linked to Arsenal too. Let's keep our fingers crossed!:D

We will keep you guys updated.. until then, this is blizzard signing off.