Arsenal Targeting Bolton Defender Gary Cahill with an Improved Bid of £12 Million

LONDON – According to reports by Sunday Mirror; Arsenal has decided to make an improved offer to Bolton defender Gary Cahill.

Arsenal Targeting Bolton Defender Gary Cahill with an Improved Bid of £12 Million

 Gary Cahill joined Bolton back in 2008 and has scored 12 goals in his 114 appearances for his team. Cahill has also debuted for England in September 2010 against Bulgaria and made three appearances for England since then.

Earlier it was reported that Arsenal offered a deal worth of £6 million for Cahill; but it was fiercely rejected on Thursday by the Reebok Stadium club. In a press conference before weekend clash against Liverpool Bolton’s manager Owen Coyle criticized the offer made by Arsenal for Gary Cahill.

Now inside sources have revealed that a new £12 million bid for Cahill is being prepared by Arsenal, which could rise to £15 million subject to any honours he achieves for either club or country during a proposed five-year contract.

Breaking!!! Samir Nasri's Transfer from Arsenal to Manchester City Completed Today: ESPN

At last Frenchman Samir Nasri completed switching over from Arsenal to Manchester City today in a deal worth around £24 million.

Samir Nasri's Transfer from Arsenal to Manchester City Completed Today

The 24-year-old Nasri is likely to be part of Roberto Mancini's side in Premier League’s Sunday fixture against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Reportedly, he will be wearing shirt with No. 19.

Samir Nasri was part of Wenger’s side in second Premier League match against Liverpool that they lost 2-0 at home. 

Nasri has refused long back to extend his contract, due to end in summer 2012, with the Gunners turning down the £90,000-a-week offer from Arsenal. If he would have accepted the offer; he would be the highest paid player for Arsenal; but he preferred a better chance of winning trophies in Manchester.

Nasri became part of the Gunners back in 2008 from Marseille and, after two inconsistent seasons, was perhaps their best player during 2010-11, scoring 15 goals and performing well enough to earn a spot in the Premier League Team of the Season.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is expected to use the cash generated from the sales of Nasri and Cesc Fabregas to bolster his side's midfield, having admitted they look light in that department.

However, he has stopped short of guaranteeing he will make a purchase, adding the caveat that he has already signed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gervinho, both of whom can operate in Nasri's position on the left of a three-man attack.

The Gunners' financial health also hinges on whether they can make it through a Champions League qualifier against Udinese on Wednesday. A depleted Arsenal side heads to Italy aiming to protect a one-goal lead.

Stiff Test for Wenger in Champions League Play-off Against Udinese as Nasri's Transfer Deal Finalized

Samir Nasri’s transfer from Arsenal to Manchester City again hit the web as the London Club confirmed on their official website that a deal has been struck between them and their Premier League rivals for the Frenchman. 

Samir Nasri Not to Accompany the Gunners for Italy Assignment on Wednesday

Samir Nasri’s transfer is now only conditioned to the successful medical examination and following of formal registration process; sources of Arsenal stated.

Samir Nasri took part in the training session with Arsenal squad on Tuesday; but reportedly will not accompany the Gunners to Italy for important second leg of their Champions League play-off against Udinese, scheduled on Wednesday night. Currently, the Gunners are leading the tie 1-0.

Wenger will have a stiff test there in Italy as he will also miss the services of English midfielder Jack Wilshere due to sustaining ankle injury. However, the Gunners midfield options will be wide open as far as Alex Song and Emmanuel Frimpong are concerned because their respective domestic suspensions will not apply against Udinese in Italy.

Soccer Clubs Transfer Updates: Financial Complications Halted Samir Nasri's Debut for Manchester City

Frenchman Samir Nasri was expecting to debut for Manchester City at Bolton Wanderers on Sunday, at least up to few hours ago; but now it looks almost impossible because of few financial implications found in his transfer agreement from Arsenal to Manchester City.

Samir Nasri's Transfer from Arsenal to Manchester City Delayed Due to Overlooked Fine Details of Agreement

Reportedly, the two clubs have agreed the basis of an agreement involving whopping €25 million but the fine details, regarding the payment of fees to the agents involved in the deal, were overlooked that might now cause a delay in materializing the transfer deal of Samir Nasri. 

Nasri has already turned down the renewal of existing contract offer from Arsenal worth €103,000 a week while accepting double the figure at Manchester City. If accepted Arsenal’s new contract offer would have made Nasri one of the highest-paid players in the club’s history.

After finalizing the transfer deal Samir Nasri will follow Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Adebayor and Gael Clichy from Arsenal to Manchester City.