Arsene Wenger wants Brede Hangeland and Jimmy Bullard. Where’s the evidence? In The Sun, so it must be true.
Perhaps it is. In that case such a double loss would be a massive blow to our season. But let’s think about this for a moment. If Arsenal really need a creative midfielder, they will probably go for someone with a few less miles on the clock than Bullard. He’s not a Wenger-type player and I doubt he’d be afforded the kind of freedom he gets here in the Arsenal system. According to the Telegraph, we’re ready to offer him a new deal anyway.
The Hangeland talk seems more plausible but I’m less worried about losing big Brede. Why? Because he says he doesn’t want to leave. Normally, believing a footballer denying a transfer rumour is a surefire way to become disillusioned with the game. I just get the sense that this might be different. Hangeland obviously has a strong relationship with Hodgson and has settled in well at Fulham. He’s played in the Champions’ League before so the lure of that competition might not be strong – which is just as well because Arsenal might struggle to qualify if they continue in this vain of form.
The best bit about that Sun article is that there’s only one quote from Roy. It’s the same quote that they’ve been repeating for weeks. My lecturers at university would have told me to go away and work a bit harder if IÂ tried to present that as evidence.
Cannot see that Bullard would be a Wenger style player – but still these rumours are a worry, as Arsenal must represent a strong lure for both players.
Bullard, as we know, wants to stay in London – but at this stage in his career, he might view it as a once in a lifetime opportunity to play for a ‘top four club,’ that cannot be missed.
Agree, this would rip the heart out of our team – but hope that, if there was any substance in the gossip, this time FFC would demand premium fees.
Awaiting Wengers comments dismissing the rumours!