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I can't see why AW would want to hang on to BuddyHead Sylvestre. That's a deal he should grab with both hands before Bordeaux come to their senses. That move would be akin to SAF selling Saha to Moyes. I thought Fergie raped Moyes on that deal.
Arsenal turn to Madrid's £17m Huntelaar as Bordeaux demand Silvestre swap in Chamakh deal
By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 12:07 PM on 15th July 2009
Arsene Wenger could move for Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar after being told by Bordeaux that any bid for Marouane Chamakh would have to include Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre.
Emmanuel Adebayor is set for a switch to Manchester City, leaving Wenger in desperate need of a replacement as the £25million transfer could be sealed today.
Chamakh, who is entering the final year of his contract, is the Arsenal manager's preferred signing but the transfer could be complicated by the French club's insistence that Silvestre moves the other way.
Predator: Klaas Jan Huntelaar shows his goal-scoring prowess for Real Madrid
That could scupper the move as it is thought Wenger is reluctant to let Silvestre, 31, leave even though he has six centre-backs - including £10million signing Thomas Vermaelen - plus the versatile Alex Song.
Chamakh, 25 , is valued at £7million but if Wenger fails to lure him then he may turn to Huntelaar, although that would set him back £ 17million.
The Dutch striker is surplus to requirements at Real following the arrivals of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Karim Benzema and is stalling over a move to Stuttgart in the hope Arsenal make an offer for him.
Huntelaar rejected moves to Lyon - as part of the deal that took Benzema to Spain - and Marseille, while AC Milan have cooled their ardour after showing an interest in the 25-year-old last summer.
Target man: Marouane Chamakh is tackled by Chelsea's Ricardo Carvalho while in Champions League action for Bordeaux at Stamford Bridge
Wenger is an admirer of Huntelaar, who would relish the chance to link up with compatriot Robin van Persie.
Although Stuttgart are confident of landing their man, the player's agent invited bids from other clubs by revealing that the transfer is far from concluded.
'The German club has reached an agreement with Real, but not with us,' said agent Arnold Oosterveer.
'We have to talk. The player needs to evaluate not only the economic aspect, but also the sporting one.'
Adebayor, meanwhile, is expected to have a work permit hearing preceded by a medical in Manchester today as the two clubs put the finishing touches to his transfer to Eastlands.
The player's personal terms remain a stumbling block with Adebayor thought to be holding out for £170,000 a week - a figure which would make him the highest paid player in the League and more than double his current wages.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1199812/Arsenal-turn-Madrids-17m-Huntelaar-Bordeaux-demand-Silvestre-swap-Chamakh-deal.html#ixzz0LMdxIPP9&C
Arsenal turn to Madrid's £17m Huntelaar as Bordeaux demand Silvestre swap in Chamakh deal
By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 12:07 PM on 15th July 2009
Arsene Wenger could move for Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar after being told by Bordeaux that any bid for Marouane Chamakh would have to include Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre.
Emmanuel Adebayor is set for a switch to Manchester City, leaving Wenger in desperate need of a replacement as the £25million transfer could be sealed today.
Chamakh, who is entering the final year of his contract, is the Arsenal manager's preferred signing but the transfer could be complicated by the French club's insistence that Silvestre moves the other way.
Predator: Klaas Jan Huntelaar shows his goal-scoring prowess for Real Madrid That could scupper the move as it is thought Wenger is reluctant to let Silvestre, 31, leave even though he has six centre-backs - including £10million signing Thomas Vermaelen - plus the versatile Alex Song.
Chamakh, 25 , is valued at £7million but if Wenger fails to lure him then he may turn to Huntelaar, although that would set him back £ 17million.
The Dutch striker is surplus to requirements at Real following the arrivals of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and Karim Benzema and is stalling over a move to Stuttgart in the hope Arsenal make an offer for him.
Huntelaar rejected moves to Lyon - as part of the deal that took Benzema to Spain - and Marseille, while AC Milan have cooled their ardour after showing an interest in the 25-year-old last summer.
Target man: Marouane Chamakh is tackled by Chelsea's Ricardo Carvalho while in Champions League action for Bordeaux at Stamford BridgeWenger is an admirer of Huntelaar, who would relish the chance to link up with compatriot Robin van Persie.
Although Stuttgart are confident of landing their man, the player's agent invited bids from other clubs by revealing that the transfer is far from concluded.
'The German club has reached an agreement with Real, but not with us,' said agent Arnold Oosterveer.
'We have to talk. The player needs to evaluate not only the economic aspect, but also the sporting one.'
Adebayor, meanwhile, is expected to have a work permit hearing preceded by a medical in Manchester today as the two clubs put the finishing touches to his transfer to Eastlands.
The player's personal terms remain a stumbling block with Adebayor thought to be holding out for £170,000 a week - a figure which would make him the highest paid player in the League and more than double his current wages.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1199812/Arsenal-turn-Madrids-17m-Huntelaar-Bordeaux-demand-Silvestre-swap-Chamakh-deal.html#ixzz0LMdxIPP9&C
Paul Marin -19 is one thing, 20 is a whole other matter. It gets even worse if they win the UCL. *groan*. 
05/18/2011.MU fans naah cough, but all a unuh a vomit?-Lazie 1/11/2015
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