Rumours Become Transfer Fact As Ramsey Carries A Health Warning For Jack

It’s a strange time, is the calm before the storm or are we in its’ eye, the centre awaiting the wrecking winds through London Colney and The Emirates as holidays draw to a close and thoughts turn toward pre-season training. There are echoes of the past, Arsenal On This Day carries the news of yesteryear and this morning’s story is not dissimilar to times now.
Seemingly straightforward transfers are drawn out affairs although the signature of Olivier Giroud is apparently drying on his contract with Arsenal if the chairman of Montepellier is to be believed. Louis Nicollin wished his ex-striker well as he settled into his new office chair made up of €5 notes, all 3 million of them. Had he held out for a fee of €20m, he might...