It’s been reported that club scouts are trying to persuade Arsene Wenger to sign West Ham skipper Scott Parker this summer. However, bizarrely (in my view anyway) the Frenchman does not see the England international as a player who would fit into his team.
Rumours are circulating that Wenger is in the market for a midfielder this summer, maybe even more so after Denilson recently expressed his desire to leave the Emirates at all costs.
Yesterday, the News of the World reported that Gunners chief scout Steve Rowley, who is thought to be a big fan of Parker, has been urging Wenger to sign the defensive midfielder. However, the Frenchman is apparently not interested in the West Ham man and citied the player’s age as one of the main reasons behind his decision.
Wenger very rarely goes for players who are approaching the age 30 – which Parker currently is.
It is believed that Wenger will focus his attentions on the South American and French markets for potential signings this summer, whilst reports suggest that the Arsenal boss will attend some matches during this summer’s Copa America in Argentina, to witness first hand what the competition has to offer.
Now in my opinion, Parker would be an ideal signing for Arsenal this summer.
He is the robust midfielder that we are currently lacking in our squad, who possesses great leadership qualities, determination, and above all, bags of Premier League experience.
Now if Wenger is not in the market for him (as reports suggest) then just who the hell is he in for?
Which midfielder does he see as the one who would fit into his side perfectly? Because personally, I’m struggling to think of one better than Scotty Parker.
So I ask, if Wenger is not interested in Parker, then who do you see the Gunners chief acquiring in midfield this summer?
Give us your thoughts.
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Danielle de Rossi or felipe melo fill the gaps ideally, both very hard working…both still decently young and both got bags of talent.
Scott Parker would be amazing but let’s be honest, wenger has said no once and that will be that, so no to scott Parker, amazing player though…
Im pleased to see someone giving barton a shout.
Yes he can be a psycho…but a good manager can sort that out……i recall brian clough bought a real bad-boy in kenny burns and turned him around.
Wenger probably isnt a big enough character to do that with barton. otherwise barton would be a good addition for the tough games away at stoke, bolton blackburn wigan etc.
Parker would be better, but he never really was a wenger type of player. If wenger buys a british player i will be amazed.
As far as his age i think it’s an advantage at 30 he is still a very good PL player and with Wilshere,Ramsey & Song still pretty young they would learn a great deal from a very professional player like Parker. By the time his 2 years or so would be up Song would be in his mid twenties while Wilshere & Ramsey will have had another 2 years of first team experience. I think it would be a good deal for all parties involved. Parker gets Champions League football, Arsenal sign someone of recognition in the PL which would show some intent to the Clubs around us in the table and appease the Supporters. I can’t see it happening though It’s just too practical for someone like Wenger…
One season to get used to the way we play. 31. By 32 become sluggish. IMO, we can get him if he’s available at less than 5 million.
Wenger is an idiot, he should get Parker because Arsenal lack leadership, strength, committment and most importantly passion. These are all traits that Parker has. Sorry to repeat myself again buy Wenger is an idiot.