Today’s gossip rumours and damned lies
Sir Alex Ferguson is still refusing to rule out a move for Barcelona flop Thierry Henry, despite his comments in April that “Arsenal are the only English club” for him. Dimitar Berbatov still appears a more likely arrival, so perhaps the Thierry talk is Ferguson’s way of testing Spurs’ resistance.
Elsewhere in transferland…
Didier Drogba to stay
After spending a few weeks mulling things over while desperately waiting for phone calls from Barcelona and Milan, Drogba has kindly decided that it would be nice to continue playing for the club who pay his wages.
The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: Nobody wants him so he has no choice
Justin Hoyte to Middlesbrough
Boro sent their chief international scout to watch Hoyte in the Amsterdam Tournament this weekend. Considering Arsenal play at least 40 games a season in England, it’s convenient that the scout chose to watch a match that allows him a free trip to Holland.
The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: Finnan may be a safer option if the price is right
Allan McGregor to Newcastle
Despite Shay Given being one of the league’s best goalkeepers and Steve Harper one of the most underrated, either Kevin Keegan, Dennis Wise or someone else based in London has decided it would be a good idea to waste £5 million on Rangers keeper McGregor.
The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: There are other areas that should be greater priorities
Jimmy Bullard to Aston Villa
Bullard is upset that Fulham aren’t offering him a new contract, a decision that may be based on the fact he’s only started 20 games in two years. Aston Villa are thought to be considering further bolstering their alternative England squad by signing him.
The Spoiler Truth-o-meter: It could depend on whether Barry stays
10 responses so far
1 Clock End Gooner // Aug 11, 2008 at 12:42 pm
IN 1 WORD: NOPE…
2 honest abe // Aug 11, 2008 at 1:15 pm
As a United fan, I can say without hesitation I would love Henry to join united. He was one of Arsenals best ever players, and even though he is past his peak, he’s still better than most.
I very much doubt he’d come to united though, he clearly loves Arsenal. If he’s marriage situtation was different, he probably never would have left.
3 spindle // Aug 11, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Guardiola has already said that Henry is part of his plans for next season and that Eto can leave.
I can’t see Henry coming.
4 Sue // Aug 11, 2008 at 1:46 pm
You have more chance of kicking the Queen in the head than getting Thierry Henry.
5 james // Aug 11, 2008 at 1:48 pm
I’m 100 percent certain it wont happen if any manchester united fan thinks Henry would be playing his football at old trafford this season ur even more stupid than i thought u Manchester united fans were. do u know the love Henry’s as got for arsenal it would never happen he would never do that to us
6 james // Aug 11, 2008 at 2:07 pm
ALEX FERGUSON IS A JOKE
he has humiliated the hole club, how could u want to keep a player like ronaldo when the guy
doesn’t want to play for the club in my opinion ronaldo disrespected the club buy letting u stupid fans wait and then to tell you guys he wants DREAM
real Madrid move and on top of all of that threw a strop because he couldn t make his move
i don’t know maybe Alex Ferguson knows without ronaldo united are made shit but i think
the Manchester united manager is a complete joke
7 paul // Aug 11, 2008 at 2:09 pm
So Sir Alex Ferguson is going to spend £20 Million Pounds on a 31 year old player in Thierry Henry who is passed his best yeh right Lol
8 james // Aug 11, 2008 at 2:12 pm
PLEASE RONALDO ONE MORE SEASON
PERFECTIC
BUY THE WAY IM A GOONER
9 irish4ever // Aug 11, 2008 at 3:27 pm
i’d love henry to sign for utd. were gonna be unstoppable next season wit or without him either way. also if it involves the queen gettin a kick in the head. well i’ll all for that.
10 James // Aug 11, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Ive got a feeling man united will not be the dominant force they were last season