Arsenal

BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal Close In On £8m Centre Back

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Football Talk
August 30, 2011

Arsenal are closing in on another defensive signing, after widespread reports claim they have agreed an £8.2m deal for German centre back Per Mertesacker.

The Gunners are desperately trying to find defensive reinforcements following Sunday’s 8-2 defeat to Man Utd, and a £6.2m deal for Brazilian left back Andre Santos will be completed shortly.

But a centre back is also required and with Arsenal failing to agree upon a deal with Bolton and Everton for Cahill or Jagielka, it seems Wenger has been forced to look outside the premiership for a solution.

Several media outlets are claiming an £8.2m deal has been agreed with Werder Bremen for Mertesacker and at 6 feet 6 inches, he certainly has the ariel presence Arsenal have been crying out for at the back.

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24 Comments

wenger

August 30, 2011 at 11:23 am

yes, i think we showed alot of character to score 2 goals. there were patches of quality, it was not all negative.

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- man u supporter
  
  August 30, 2011 at 11:23 am
  
  f##k off arsene! arsenal r sh#t
  
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  - ben.n
    
    August 30, 2011 at 11:37 am
    
    typical united support, making foul mouthed comments where your pressence isn’t even necessary.
    
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    - club392
      
      August 30, 2011 at 12:06 pm
      
      Didnot stay on at school did you.Better get back to your job emptying the dustbins!!
      
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  - Thisguyisaprofessionalidiot
    
    August 30, 2011 at 11:37 am
    
    Wow….you’re a bright one aren’t you.
    
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  - Gday
    
    August 30, 2011 at 12:37 pm
    
    The press have exclaimed “the footballing balance of power” is firmly in Manchester. Thankfully you’ve proved it isn’t the intellectual seat of power!
    
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  - KATIE
    
    August 30, 2011 at 12:54 pm
    
    WAT ARE YOU DOING IN THIS SITE YOU IDIOT.
    
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  - silah
    
    August 30, 2011 at 4:37 pm
    
    idiot
    
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Ekundayo Ademola

August 30, 2011 at 11:33 am

The fall of a man is not the end of his Life. We will respond better.

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Jay

August 30, 2011 at 11:35 am

If that’s true then its promising. Wish to see Hazard, Cahill, Jagielk and Mvila as well.

Go for them Wenger or else you’ll have to go home yourself.

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- Blue Moon
  
  August 30, 2011 at 12:37 pm
  
  A wish is all it will be for you…
  
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Doogle

August 30, 2011 at 12:08 pm

Good start, woul still like to see Cahill as well. Santos looks astute, he will hopefully be followed by m’villa, park and one other attacking midfielder, kaka would be class!
In Arsene we trust!!

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Godwise

August 30, 2011 at 12:12 pm

with dis puchase arsenal has alot to play for

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Tee

August 30, 2011 at 12:22 pm

@jay, you’re not fair about AW. All he needs to do is sign the right players before transfer closes.

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Ugochukwu Henry

August 30, 2011 at 12:36 pm

I think that M’vila will also be needed cause Song wil be leavin 4 ACON and Cesc replacement.

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Byron

August 30, 2011 at 12:41 pm

The Cesc Replacment is what I am waiting for

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papilo junior

August 30, 2011 at 12:44 pm

the joy of the lord is our streinght

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Kelvin

August 30, 2011 at 1:18 pm

Aresnal wil surly bounce back

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Akin

August 30, 2011 at 1:27 pm

Hi evry 1 is dat true dat wenger signing park santos mt sekar

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Kaymus_go

August 30, 2011 at 2:31 pm

I do not believe in wenger but i believe arsenal will surely bounce back

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Eagles

August 30, 2011 at 2:38 pm

Yea this guy has the height, but from observing him in past clubs, his defending when the ball is on the ground is abit suspect. Hopefully it woont be a problem. Keep the faith gunners.

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Nneji ugonma

August 30, 2011 at 2:59 pm

am hapy for the news, better stil we need cesc replacemnt and 1 mo defender.

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Charo Jm

August 31, 2011 at 6:50 am

Arsenal need experienced defenders may Wenger sign players and avoid being a miser of the highest degree.Arsenal is still a big 4 contender.

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