1970*Gooner
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Player:Rice
Gurgen said:They already wanted to get him last season.
So we could loose out again then..?
Gurgen said:They already wanted to get him last season.
Aw got to take this route as we don't have the spending power of the Plastics. The plastic's just buy instant players they don't bother about the unknowns they have the dosh to buy anybody they want.Ratinho said:Nice one.
Song's brother, Cicinho?
And for those whining constantly about 'missing out' in every threwad, we'll be missing out on young players al the time, it's just that we aren't so obsessed when the season is running.
The reason we get hold of so many, is because of our great scouting network, and Wenger's knowledge of what he has to do to secure the future. Cheap fees, low wages, and if you take enough of the best on at this stage, you will unearth the Fabregas' of this world more often.
Arsenal will take Alexandre Billong Song on loan this season, after the Cameroon international impressed on a pre-season tour of Austria with the Premiership club.
Song has been waiting to see where his future lies, after his club Bastia made it clear they favoured a permanent sale.
The Corsican club appear to have softened their stance however, with The Gunners rumoured to be paying €500,000 (£344,000) for a year's loan.
Manager Arsène Wenger will also have the option of making the player's stay permanent next summer, with a fee of around €4 million (£2.7m) for the versatile African.
Song,18, is the nephew of Rigobert, who played in The Premiership with the likes of West Ham and Liverpool.
Wenger will feel that he has bought the chance to take a proper extended look at the teenager, and will be keen to see if he can adapt to a midfield role or impress in central defence.
sn196 said:according to sky sports