Arsenal are in Asia to play against a Malaysia XI side. The match kicks off at 8:45am EST.
Lately, the Gunners are in the news due to transfer stories. The future of Robin van Persie is one of most discussed topics. Coach Arsene Wenger is keen to keep his skipper but speculations in the media suggest that Van Persie could land at Manchester City this summer.
“He has one year left and is in demand but our desire is to keep him, however, we will do what is in best interest of the club. If you have a decoder in your head you can decode that,” Wenger told reporters this week.
“The official transfer deadline is August 31 but then we can create an internal deadline.”
Meanwhile, French international Koscielny has agreed to sign a new contract with Arsenal. This transfer report comes as Arsene Wenger continues to strengthen his team. Earlier this summer, Wenger signed Olivier Giroud and Lucas Podolski.
2010 FIFA World Cup champion and Malaga winger Santi Cazorla is also on his way to Arsenal in a transfer deal worth more than £15M according to reports from England.
As the 2012/13 club football season is a month away, Arsenal warm-up with friendly matches. Arsene Wenger will lead Arsenal against Malaysia XI on Tuesday.
Watch the match live on ESPN UK / HD. Malaysia XI lost 1-0 to Chelsea in July 2011 after suffering 6-3 and 4-0 defeats to Liverpool and Arsenal respectively.
“He has one year left and is in demand but our desire is to keep him, however, we will do what is in best interest of the club. If you have a decoder in your head you can decode that,” Wenger told reporters this week.
“The official transfer deadline is August 31 but then we can create an internal deadline.”
Meanwhile, French international Koscielny has agreed to sign a new contract with Arsenal. This transfer report comes as Arsene Wenger continues to strengthen his team. Earlier this summer, Wenger signed Olivier Giroud and Lucas Podolski.
2010 FIFA World Cup champion and Malaga winger Santi Cazorla is also on his way to Arsenal in a transfer deal worth more than £15M according to reports from England.
As the 2012/13 club football season is a month away, Arsenal warm-up with friendly matches. Arsene Wenger will lead Arsenal against Malaysia XI on Tuesday.
Watch the match live on ESPN UK / HD. Malaysia XI lost 1-0 to Chelsea in July 2011 after suffering 6-3 and 4-0 defeats to Liverpool and Arsenal respectively.
