Another rumor I have read is that William Gallas, the much discussed defender who left one Londonian team for another, will be moving once again. This time to Real Madrid. If this move does happen it really makes me scratch my head. In getting Gallas for Cole, I thought Wenger pulled off a great coup. He unloaded a disgruntled defender for another one, however Gallas filled a gaping hole for Arsenal - central defender, as well as Wenger had Clichy in waiting to replace Cole. On paper the Arsenal back four looked very strong - Eboue, Gallas, Toure, Clichy. Injury deprived Arsenal of this back four for part of the season, but why would Wenger allow a key part of this back four leave without having a full, injury free, season from the French international?
Does Wenger feel Senderos can move back in to the starting role along side with Toure??? If so, Wenger's sanity needs to be checked....Senderos is TERRIBLE. The Swiss international is passable for a few matches, but against the top strikers looks hopelessly lost on the pitch. Or does Wenger envision Djourou slotting in on a full time basis with Toure in the middle of the park? Djourou is a nice player, but still young and inexperienced, not sure he deserves to be given the responsibilities of central defense for the bulk of the season.
Gallas is not only is a world class central defender but can slot to the right or left side. Unless Real Madrid gives Arsenal a king's ransom, why move this player? I am sure this is just another British tabloid rumor, but still makes me scratch my head.
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