july 24th
We might as well start with Vieira watch: The latest info I have is that he’s not expected to travel to the Austrian training camp, meaning a move is more probable. The papers and football sites this morning are full of David Beckham’s pleas to Vieira to join him at Real Madrid. Myles reckons this means Vieira won’t be leaving and will stay another season then leave ‘in style’ with Arsene Wenger’s blessing.
Not sure about the ‘in style’ bit, I have to say. There are plenty of Arsenal fans at the end of their tether with this whole business now. A few words from the captain would probably be in order now, whatever he might have to say.
A brief round-up of other stories, which is just about all my hangover will allow. Maniche’s agent reveals that Arsenal have opened talks with Porto about the midfielder. He says “I can confirm the interest of Arsenal, given that negotiations have already begun with the club.”
The Sun says Trabelsi has joined, Ajax have said more or less the same thing, and we’re just waiting for Arsenal to confirm the transfer now. Youngsters Olafur-Ingi Skulason and Quincy Owusu-Abeye could be on their way for Beveren for the season, which would make my sub-editor happy if I had one. Which I don’t. Good luck to them there. And that’s about it.
Finally, you’ll be glad to know that Leopold has returned from Dakar, where he goes every year. You can check out his latest installment on the real ANR.
Time to soak my head. It’s roasting here and I’m sweating beer.
