Although Arsenal were unable to sign a striker this summer, they have not given up hope of acquiring one before January.
It remains to be seen whether or not the Gunners will renew their interests in Luis Suarez or Karim Benzema, who were both on Arsene Wenger’s radar this summer. But it is understood that the north London club are close to securing the services of free agent Ciprian Marica, according to the forward’s agent.
The 27-year-old became a free agent at the end of last season after finishing up with Schalke, meaning the Romanian could still be signed despite the transfer window closing over a week ago.
West Ham, Lazio, Inter Milan and former club Shakhtar Donetsk have all been linked with a move for the striker, but it appears he is nearing a move to Arsenal with his agent Ioan Becali stating a deal could be done by next week:
‘He’s close to joining Arsenal, but we have to wait for the next week.’
Marica, who can be played out wide, as a second striker or centre-forward, has won 63 caps for Romania, finding the net 22 times.
The Bucharest-born forward has played for Dinamo Bucuresti, Shakhtar Donetsk, Stuttgart and, most recently, Schalke, totalling 47 goals in 221 appearances thus far in his career.
i hp nd i pray d deal wl work out.cm nd join Arsenal.pls
WHY DOES IT ALWAYS TAKE ARSENAL MONTHS TO SIGN A PLAYER, WHEN OTHER CLUBS DO IT IN DAYS ? LET’S HOPE THE PLAYERS DON’T DILLY DALLY THIS SEASON LIKE THE MANAGEMENT.
Because other teams don’t do it in days, either.
PLIZ ya WELCOME join & help giroud GOOD LUCK as you join hall of PHASSION
This an old quote,it was even 2 weeks before the end of tranfer window..its anoyin, please stop brain washing arsenal fans..
How true is this gist ?
This quote should be archived!
Just OLD NEWS!!
I read this week on sunday that this player is already a gooners why this news again. Annoying
I cannot seem to understand wat these is all about Arsenal has a tendency to always behave like a puppets, they always want to be second best and not act fast
Get him in for cover. We need a striker to help with the goals
How gud is dis guy? B4 any gud player will run out of contract u c clubs goin 4 him. Buh den I trust my couch, he’s goin 2 bring out d best in him, n 4 wenger 2 go 4 him, he mst b a gud player. Com on Marica, com show wat u hav @ d emirate.