eyefootball profile : Arsene Wenger
- Date of Birth: 22 October 1949
- Birthplace: Strasbourg, France
- Position: Defender, Sweeper (Libero), Sweeper
Arsenal hot on starlet Acharaf Laazar
Arsenal have been linked with a move for African starlet Acharaf Laazar, a player dubbed "the new Gareth Bale". Club manager Arsene Wenger has been somewhat unhappy with the consistency of his current left backs, Kieron Gibbs and Andre Santos, this season.
Theo Walcott to miss rest of Arsenal season
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott looks set to miss the remainder of the season through injury, after hobbling off the pitch with what appeared to be a hamstring injury in the 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Saturday.
Arsenal to sign Monpellier starlet
Arsene Wenger is tracking 22-year old Monpellier skipper, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, who plays as a defensive midfielder and a central defender. The versatile youngster is watched by many other clubs including Newcastle United.
Mikel Arteta to miss remaining Arsenal games
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta will miss the remaining games of the Premier League season, after the former Everton man severely damaged his ankle against Wigan in a 2-1 defeat this week.
Jack Wilshere to miss Euro 2012
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger today confirmed that midfielder Jack Wilshere is likely to miss the rest of the season, and the player is also sure to miss out on the Euro 2012 tournament this summer.
Arsenal chairman eyes extended Wenger stay
Arsenal club chairman Peter Hill-Wood has requested that manager Arsene Wenger commit his long term future to the club and sign an extension to his current contract. Wenger's current deal will keep him at the Emirates until 2014.
Arsenal eye move for Gylfi Sigurdsson?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been impressed with the sterling performances of Swansea City's on loan midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, so much so that the French manager could even make a surprise transfer move for the Icelandic international at the end of the season.
Arsenal will miss out on El Shaarawy
Arsenal will miss out on the coveted signature of 19 year old starlet Stephen El Shaarawy, after his agent revealed that the forward will be staying put at the San Siro next season.
Arsene Wenger teases Man City
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has teased Manchester City after the Citizens slumped to a 1-0 defeat to the Gunners courtesy of a Mikel Arteta goal. Wenger told reporters that City would probably now try to sign even more of his players.
Arsenal captain van Persie relishing solo role
Arsenal's captain Robin van Persie admitted that he initially was concerned that Arsene Wenger wanted to play the Dutchman as a solo striker, but now is happy playing in that role for the Gunners.
Oxlade-Chamberlain ignores Euro 2012 talk
Arsenal prodigy Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains focused on his duties at the Emirates Stadium, and chooses to ignore talk of a possible call up for the England national team for the summer showpiece in Euro 2012.
Arsenal planning massive summer cull
Arsene Wenger is planning a busy summer of transfer activity, as he plans to sell many of the fringe players at the Emirates. Names that are included in this batch are believed to include Marouane Chamakh, Andrei Arshavin, Denilson, Nicklas Bendtner, Carlos Vela, Manuel Almunia and Sebastien Squillaci.
Alex Song to earn new Arsenal contract
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is hoping to agree terms with Cameroon international midfielder Alex Song this week, and the player could almost double his salary on a brand new £85,000 per week deal. French side PSG were believed to be preparing a transfer move in the summer.
Arsenal targeting Premier League title
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is hoping to turn his team's recent good form into a successful campaign next year. The Frenchman hopes that his young side can learn from their mistakes this year, and challenge for the Premier League title next season.
Wenger focused despite Arsenal form
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger remains focused despite the Gunners' rich vein of form. Arsenal have won their last 7 league games, leaving them 8 points ahead of Chelsea in the race for 3rd and 4th spot.
Wenger denies Podolski to Arsenal move completed
Arsene Wenger has again insisted that no move for Germany international striker Lukas Podolski has been completed. The FC Koln frontman is expected to wrap up a move to the Emirates at the end of the season.
Arsenal will sign "right player" in the summer
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insisted that no deal has been completed for Lukas Podolski, and that the Gunners would only sign "the right player" in the summer transfer window, as the Frenchman insisted that he is happy with the size of his current squad.
Wenger urges Arsenal focus for remainder of season
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger requested focus from his player's as the Gunners leapfrogged North London rivals Tottenham into third place yesterday night courtesy of a 1-0 win over Everton. It is the first time Arsenal have been placed ahead of Spurs since September of last year.
Vertonghen keen on Arsenal move
Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen admitted that a move to Arsenal would be one of his preferred choices for his next destination, should he decide to quit Ajax this summer. Man City and Tottenham are also interested in the defender.
Arsenal admit interest in Younes Belhanda
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger today admitted that he is considering a move for Montpellier winger Younes Belhanda. The highly rated 22-year-old has been a star for the Ligue 1 title hopefuls this year, and is valued at around 15 million GBP.
