Arsenal’s numerous unsuccessful attempts to bring in a world class striker has been well documented in recent times, and rightly so. Once again, this ‘weary-tale’ has begun to take centre stage this summer, with a section of the fan base already bracing themselves for what has now become a customary ‘market impossible’ mission at the […]
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Medhi Benatia to Arsenal – Exclusive Scouting Report from Munich
Delighted to welcome back Chris Mader our German correspondent to report on Arsenal target Medhi Benatia. It’s not a surprise that a place besides Koscielny is up for grabs for next seasons curtain raiser with Per Mertesacker and Gabriel both seemingly not the best solution for a long term central defensive pairing. Last month and […]
Watford, Bayern and Lewandowski – A week to test Arsenal’s Credentials
Watford They haven’t had too many regular starters on international duty so they’ll be fresh for the challenges that we’ll present them with. Luckily for us, Mertesacker has retired from international football, while Gabriel, Monreal, Koscielny and (inexplicably) Coquelin were all left at home by Brazil, Spain and France respectively. That means that defensively at […]
GONE in a cloud of smoke? Arsenal chances of capturing glory are running out for Jack Wilshere
We at Gunners Town are delighted to welcome Subomi Oguntoyinbo with the following superb guest post, which we’re hopeful will lead to a regular weekly column on the site. You can find out more about our talented new writer in the biography below, but until then, kick back and enjoy the educated views of Subomi. […]
Luis Suarez is proof that Arsenal can’t copy Bayern Munich’s accomplishments and dominate the Premier League
It’s January, it’s the transfer season. But I don’t want to talk transfer rumours today. I want to talk about transfer tactics, which are a huge topic in Germany at the moment. As everyone may have read, the Robert Lewandowski saga came to an end this Saturday. Nothing to be surprised about to be honest […]
Alaba and Gundogan transfers dead but Lewandowski deal still alive for Arsenal
Doppelpass Back from my beach break and straight into the office. But there is still some time to get you the latest Arsenal related transfer news from Germany. To begin with I’d like to get two of last week’s rumours out of the way which are David Alaba and Ilkay Gündogan. Alaba has been rumoured […]
Bender, Lewandoski, Eriksen links and why not a return for Nordtveit?
Doppelpass After Saturday’s clash of the Germans in London we can all get back to normal and focus on the upcoming transfer madness. As it seems the hype has not started yet and teams are trying to watch out for bargains. But with Barcelona’s Neymar deal in place things are about to get started. So […]
Arsenal target Piszczek could add to Dortmund exits as the two German giants prepare to do battle
Doppelpass The week gone by so fast and I’m back with another edition of Doppelpass. Since my last post Roberto Mancini has been fired, Wayne Rooney handed in a transfer request and Sir Alex Ferguson went into retirement. What a week that was. In this week’s Doppelpass I’d like to focus on a recently much […]
Bender and Adler Scouting Report – Doppelpass Column
With the first week of WTTGT in full swing it’s my turn to introduce myself. My name is Chris, or for people who follow me on twitter @germangunners. In case you follow my blog and/or tweets you may know that I’m always keen to get you an insight into weekly (Arsenal related) Bundesliga action. As the Bundesliga is pretty much the center […]