Arsenal Transfers: 10 Biggest Gunners Rumours of the Week

Arsenal continue to have rumor after rumor in the press about moves that are or are not going to happen. The problem truly is that the Gunners need a few to happen in order to right their ship from a lack of consistency and continuous injury troubles.

Arsene Wenger has been called out by many, including The Sun's own columnist Steven Howard, who in his most recent article calls for for the Gunners to start looking to the future without Wenger.

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"At one time, it was sacrilege to even contemplate life without Arsene Wenger, a manager as breathtakingly innovative on and off the pitch, successful and far-seeing as Herbert Chapman. Not so now."

"It was ironic Arsenal's defeat at Swansea should come against an attacking, free-flowing side built in their own image."

"If we are to talk successors, why not Brendan Rodgers to bring fresh enthusiasm and ideas to London Colney while continuing Wenger's philosophy?"

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Who knows what will happen in the last week and a half of the transfer window, but be certain it will always be full of surprises.

Andrei Arshavin Back to Russia

Tribal Football reports that the same club that sold Andrei Arshavin to Arsenal three years ago for £15 million, Zenit St Petersburg, are now looking to bring him back to Russia for £8 million.

Marouane Chamakh to Stay

Despite having endured a frustrating time in England with Arsenal, Marouane Chamakh is insisting that he wants to remain at Arsenal and fight for his place in the squad.

The former Bordeaux player moved to the Gunners in what was thought to be a great move, however, he has failed to live up to the hype.

Sead Hajrovic on Loan

Arsenal's young defender Sead Hajrovic has been confirmed as going on loan to Barnet for the coming month, according to Arsenal.com.

Sebastian Squillaci to Monaco

One good bit of news is that the Gunners flop of a defender, Sebastian Squillaci is believed to be headed out to French side Monaco, according to reports in the Daily Mirror.

Andrei Arshavin to Lazio

While Tribal Football claims the Russian is headed back to Russia, the Guardian and Daily Mirror both claim that he is headed to Italy in a £6 million move orchestrated by SS Lazio.



Lucas Podolski from FC Koln

While the Lucas Podolski move has cooled in the press, it still has some weight.

Metro, however, are reporting that if the Gunners do not act soon, the Germany international will more than likely be on his way to Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow, who are looking to make a £20 million bid for the player.

Stefanos Kapino to Arsenal

Greek goalkeeper Stefanos Kapino is a rumored target of Arsenal, according to Caughtoffside.com.

The Gunners are desperate to increase their skill between the posts, and the arrival of the youngster could make culling the ranks a little easier with a solid backup for Wojciech Szczesny.

Niclas Eliasson Begins Trial

Swedish youngster Niclas Eliasson began his trial for Arsenal on Wednesday and hopes to impress. Eliasson is on the books for Falkenbergs FF.

Aly Cissokho to Arsenal

Arsenal continue their pursuit of Lyon defender Aly Cissokho, but are facing a hard battle with Newcastle United.

An offer of around 8 million is what is believed the Gunners need to make in order to prise away the talented young defender, but they are currently failing in the eyes of the Daily Mirror.

Arsene Wenger Not to Spend at All

Although the Gunners are in the depths of an injury crises, just as they have been all season, Arsene Wenger looks to be set to not spend a dime this January, according to Goal.com.

With the troubles the club is having through both injury and inconsistency, they could risk being in Liverpool's current situation of no European football next season. That could cost the club some major players as well as financially.