July 7th
You know I realised this morning it’s been absolutely ages since there was a picture in the day’s blog. Without matches and being away and having computer problems I just haven’t put any pictures in. So today I rectify that with a picture of our vice chairman. We’ve featured all kinds of players, the manager, ex-tealady Doris Cock-knocker, Janitor Dan but never the man who makes our transfer wheels tick. The man who lights up the room when he comes in. It’s Double-D himself, David Dein. Now, you’ve been honoured with a picture on Arseblog Davey, get Baptista in quick smart. Cheers, fella.
Tremendous stuff, I’m sure you’ll all agree and would that we could all look as healthy as Deino.
So what’s going on this morning? Well, Thierry Henry has again reiterated his desire to stay with Arsenal despite reported interest from every club on the planet and Barcelona in particular. He says “I’m happy at Arsenal and as long as they want me there – I’ll be around. Everyone is asking ‘What are you going to do, how’s it going to be next year? I never say how it is going to be next year. I just try to give my best.“
Whether that’s a reference to playing side of things or his intentions for this time next year when his contract only has a year to run I just can’t say. There are whispers that a very healthy new contract is ready and waiting for him and I think it’ll put a lot of people’s minds at rest if he signs. If he doesn’t…well, that doesn’t really bear thinking about. I suspect it might even make Daveeed Deeeen a little pale in the face and that, my chums, will take some doing, let me tell you.
With regards to Baptista The Sun is reporting the player is keen on a move, claims to have met Arsene Wenger in Brazil last week and that Jose Antonio Reyes has given him the lowdown on life at Highbury. The Beast said “The interest from Arsenal has advanced the most and they have been informed of my situation at Seville. I spoke to Jose a while ago. He recommended me to Arsenal and spoke highly of me. It would be beautiful to repeat in England what we did together in Seville.”
All very promising but there is reported interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid, work permit problems and the fact that he obtains Spanish citizenship if he stays until December might complicate things according the Independent. I hope not. If that Yakubu bloke can get a work permit why can’t Baptista? Aside from that it seems Juventus are in town with their beady black and white striped eyes on Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires. The Guardian suggests Steven Appiah could be used as part of a deal.
And there you go. An action packed morning and a beautiful picture to look at over your breakfast. What more could you want?
