Amazing !
It’s a radical move for Wenger to sign a defender who isn’t African or French
This guy is 23 and a left-footed centreback.
Thomas Vermaelen was captain of Ajax and Arsenal have completed the signing for £10 million.
The deal is £8 million plus add-ons.
Now Wenger needs a striker and an anchorman.
With a steely spine, Arsenal could actually win a trophy .
After addressing one key issue, does he need to sell to buy?How soon can he sell Adebayor and how much for?
How soon can he flog off Toure, Eboue and Senderos ?
At least this summer Wenger hasn’t said : The main thing is to keep this squad together.
That is a relief. It might be what he still thinks but he’s wised up enough not to keep saying it.
FACT : This squad has won nothing.
It needs the injection of three experienced players.
It would of course be ultra-radical if he signed three players and none of them was French or African. But that would be good. Arsenal need more radical.
This Belgian boy is the first of the three.
I hope Thomas Vermaelen is a smash hit with the fans. I hope he’s a good mate for Arshavin and Fabregas. I hope he finds a house and settles in quickly and doesn’t get injured.
July will be exciting for TV and ANR wishes him luck.