STRIKER FEVER

STRIKER FEVER

As Arsenal fans, we seem to be the victim of a vast amount of transfer rumours, all under the presumption that the worst case scenario happens. Robin van Persie - all I have to say about that. However, the media have got something right, in that our attacking options, especially at the pinnacle of the strike force is weak. Arsene Wenger signed Chu Young Park from Monaco in the summer, going to extreme lengths in order to make sure that he came to Arsenal. A reported five million pounds down the drain. He has  been involved in a measly six games with only one goal to his name. That would put the problem down to him, if he hand't been put on for five minutes every time! Currently getting a run in the reserves (and scoring) it seems that one of our "bigger" summer signings is simply a commercialised shirt buying strategy by Arsenal. One that along with Marouane Chamakh, may have been a reason as to why our season has not maximised the rewards. When Robin van Persie tires in a game (which he does, believe it or not!) there is no one to pick up the pieces. Another summer signing, Gervinho, has also had mixed reviews on his debut season in English football. I can tell you right now that he is not good enough. Slow on the ball, running into nowhere - Gervinho may be skillfulled, but he is not a striker and not what we need at this club. Which brings me to the transfer window once more. We have been linked today with three strikers.

LUKAS PODOLSKI

Lukas Podolski is a done deal to Arsenal. Middle-aged, established international with Germany, he is the striker that we need. Cologne's "Lu Lu" can expand our squad and give us that piece of quality that can let us challenge on all fronts next year. Whether he is a replacement or back-up to van Persie, only time will tell.

OLIVER GIROUD

Pretty much a prime example of why you should never believe everything you read in the papers. A player who, although consistent with 22 goals so far this season for his club Montpellier, is being valued at around 50 million pounds. We can rule this signing out, as there is no way that Arsenal Football Club will ever! ever! spend this money, especially on someone that inexperienced on the big stage.

STEPHANE SESSEGNON

The name won't go away will it? To be fair, I've seen little of Sessegnon this year, purely because I am forever focused on Arsenal. When I have seen him however and what I have heard about the forward, is that he is "World Class." Sharp on the ball, quick and skillfulled, this seems like the calibre of player Arsene Wenger would jump upon in an instance. However, as well as big money signings, we like to rule out Premier League players as well, bar the last day of the transfer window last summer. 


So three strikers already today and I'm sure a lot more rumours will follow. Just remember, not everything you read in the newspapers or read online is true. Look at the trend and you will see that the big money signings aren't always the best - our friend Andrey Arshavin being a high profile example recently. There is no need to worry though - a Thierry Henry-esque signing may be in our midst soon - and we all know what happened there.

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