Wenger hints at last minute transfer deals

Arsene Wenger said he is confident of completing a last minute deal or two, and said he is on watch 24/7 for any possible deals. With the window set to close next Tuesday, and Petr Cech the only arrival so far, Wenger said that although he isn’t currently after anyone, he is eyeing a last minute deal.

The likes of Per Mertesacker, Danny Welbeck, Mikel Arteta, and Andrey Arshavin among others have all joined Arsenal in the dying moments of windows past, and Wenger says there is always a chance of similar situations.

“At the moment, I cannot say I am very confident because we are not close to signing anybody,” he said in a Sky Sports report.

“I don’t know because I am always confident that a last-minute situation or solution is available, because the transfer market is especially moving in the last four or five days.”

“At the moment, I cannot promise you that. We work very hard… you know I have a team around me who work day and night to find good solutions.”

“But at the moment, we are not close to signing anyone. I am 24 hours available per day, so I am involved in the decision of course.”

The slightest glimmer of hope it may be for gooners who are a chomping at the bit for a new face at the Emirates. Things move fast in football, and I would go out on a limb and say there is indeed the possibility for Wenger to still complete some business.

He has to be decisive though, and move quickly, so let’s hope we see a new man unveiled at the Emirates.