Did we really try and sign Antonio Puerta?
93 comments January 30th, 2007
Both The Sun and The Mirror this morning reported that Arsenal failed in a late attempt to bring Antonio Puerta to the club. The 22-year old Spain international is a flying winger or left-back, and would’ve provided extra cover on that side in the absence of Alex Hleb and Robin van Persie.
It wouldn’t surprise me if there was some truth in this, as we’ve reportedly been after him for a long time. However, it seems as though the transfer window is going to close without Arsene splashing any cash, and I can’t say I disagree. On the anniversary of the signing of Jose Reyes, Arsene now feels the market is inflated beyond any realistic worth. Any who can blame him, when you read things like this? Putting recent injuries aside, our squad is looking very healthy – so much so that Alex Song has been farmed out to Charlton until the end of the season. It remains to be seen whether this is a Justin Hoyte loan (where you come back and earn a first-team place) or a Sebastian Larsson loan (goodbye Seb). I suppose it depends on how well he does. I’m sure he’ll single-handedly keep them up.
Another loanee midfielder, Fabrice Muamba, says his future is down to him. With Song, Diaby, and Denilson all vying for those midfield spots, as well as the more established Cesc, Flamini, and Gilberto, you have to say his chances of making it here are slim.
Ondrej Mazuch, on the other hand….
