Welcome to the Episode 1 of a brand new section which we like to call "Week In Week Out" or simply W.I.W.O. Remember that it's very different from WWII which we obviously do not want to relate ourselves to.
Ok, crap aside, The Arsenal Press will bring you a weekly update on all the latest Arsenal news which has happened in the past seven days. Look out for it either on Wednesday or Thursday, boys and girls!
Injury room revisited
Nasri: Four weeks without me
Sad news, isn't it? Especially after working hard in pre-season and ended up as the "Pre-season star man". Well, he did not say those words himself. Instead, it was The Arsenal who released a statement yesterday saying that "Samir Nasri will today (Wednesday) undergo a minor surgery on his knee following a meniscal injury sustained during the match against Liverpool on Sunday." Needless to say that we'll not see him in action again for 4 weeks! So here we go again, another new season, another new injury. Speedy recovery, Nasri.
Djourou set for return?
News from the Arsenal camp have reported that Swiss player Djourou is back in training with the Arsenal Reserves. If he can get his act together, it will be a big boost for the Arsenal defence. We all know that Koscielny has been wrongly dismissed for a double yellow card/a red card offence, but that's the life for an Arsenal player. Whether he will be fit for the Blackpool match is still a huge question mark However, judging from his injury record, do not hope for too much.
Transfer Monger: Updates
Surprised Squillaci move for the Gunners?
Thanks to Twitter, this piece of rumour has been gathering pace since yesterday. As Sevilla took on Braga in the Champions League qualifiers on Wednesday, French TV station Canal+ reported that Sevilla's centreback Squillaci has been deliberately left out of the starting eleven so that a potential deal would not be jeopardised between the Spanish side and the Arsenal. French (Wenger is too), 30 years old (experienced?), 185 cm (tall enough for my liking) and right footed. I wouldn't rule this one out yet for now. Most importantly, there are strong rumours that the deal will be completed before the end of this week. Ready for the Blackpool game? I seriously doubt it.
BREAKING UPDATE: L'Equipe reports that the deal is imminent and is just "hours away from confirmation". Sevilla FC have also released a statement on their website, saying that they have received a bid from the Arsenal and Squillaci's future is unclear at the moment. The French defender also requested to be pulled out of the Braga match so as to make himself available for his future club in the Champions League.
Is Shay the Given gift for Arsenal by Mancini?
Another week, another goalkeeper linked. It's no surprise linking us with Man City goalkeepers nowadays, but Given's outburst at Citeh has been blown out of proportion as Mancini has chosen his new number one, which is expectedly Joe Hart. Lazy journalism might have done the Arsenal fans a favour. Arsenal need a keeper, Shay Given is one, so Given to Arsenal? Brilliant. The Arsenal Press will analyse the whole Given situation in our Transfer Monger section tomorrow. Let's leave this for now.
21 and Below
WIWO will also feature some news from Young Guns, bringing you the hype and excitement of the next superstars in youth and reserve football. Special thanks to Young Guns for allowing us to use their news.
Silva: I dream of playing in Europe but I will not forget Fluminense
What a statement by our future superstar! Wellington Silva is one hell of a boy who is not only talented but also extremely thankful of what he will relish in the future. Talking to Futebol Interior, he relishes the chance to play for the Arsenal and become a future football superstar as he was a spectator of the Liverpool-Arsenal game last Sunday.
The Brazilian boy will be involved in the Platinum One Challenge tournament with the Arsenal Reserve team in Dublin within these few days before heading back to Fluminense for his final spell at the Brazilian club prior to his January move to the Arsenal.
The curse of the dribblers - the Miyaichi incident
Remember the Japanese midfielder who has got everyone excited in an Arsenal Reserve friendly game? Yup, he's the excellent dribbler and two footed Ryo Miyaichi. Here's the sad news though. Miyaichi has suffered a double break to his fibula while playing against Dutch side SVV Scheveningen. What made the news even more sad was that he was so close to an Ajax contract before it all happened.
Alright, it wasn't exactly an Arsenal news, but we all know what has happened to three Arsenal players before, right? Koscielny was very close to being the fourth, but only for his shinpad to have rescued his leg. The Miyaichi incident should serve as a reminder that no horror tackle is welcomed and if there's one, it should be dealt with high concern and authority.
FanFare@Arsenal
Arsenal Fanshare Scheme Launched!
Want to own a piece of Arsenal? Here's your chance! The Arsenal have recently (well, two days ago) launched a scheme known as the Arsenal Fanshare Scheme, providing an affordable way for the Arsenal fans to own a part of the club. The fans can buy a fanshare for just 95 pounds, which is roughly one hundredth of one share with the market price of 9500 pounds. For more information, you can visit the Arsenal Fanshare Scheme at this website.
Meanwhile, The Telegraph's Henry Winter wrote an interesting piece of this new scheme, featuring some fan-owned football clubs whereas UEFA have joined in the bandwagon by supporting the Arsenal's latest move towards involving the fans in the set-up of the club. If you have the money, why not? Too bad I do not own a UK bank account.
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