It was said Arsene Wenger had lost his transfer mettle after the catastrophic scraping of last years deadline day barrel in the aftermath of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri’s heart wrenching betrayal. Evidently a revised strategy was required this time around with Wenger, on the face of it, adopting a ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail’ mantra. It’s clear the Gunners chief is anxious to avoid a repeat of last seasons sluggish start by doing his transfer business early. The signings of Lukas Podolski and Oliver Giroud for a combined £22 million could be considered a coup but it’s the arrival of Santi Cazorla that has set tongues wagging at the Emirates Stadium. Highly regarded in his native Spain the midfielder possesses an astute football brain that corresponded exquisitely with his quick feet that have the capacity to bamboozle even the worlds best defenders. Amidst the doom and gloom of Robin Van Persie’s protracted departure from North London a little ray of sunshine has emerged in the shape of Cazorla. Is he the man to make the Dutchman a distant memory in the hearts and minds of the Gooners support?
This week on FFC do the Gunners need to sell Van Persie to instigate progression and is Wenger about to swoop for South Korea star Ki Sung-Yeung after his performances at the Olympics?
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“The club has one of the best managers in football and their style of play is recognised and admired all over the world. I’m so excited to be joining one of the greatest teams in Europe and also in the Premier League. I will do my best to help Arsenal challenge for trophies and make all the supporters happy.” Santi Cazorla speaking after the completion of his £16m move to Arsenal
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