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Bendtner would not come to be a 3rd choice striker which is why it it becoming increasingly likely that he will leave Arsenal. Bendtner wants to start every game and if he proved that he should, sure. Though I don't see him coming considering we already have Carroll and Kuyt before him.

Also I believe Valencia have valued Mata at 21M but could be wrong, would be more than happy to pay that for him honestly. Would go maybe to 25 before looking elsewhere.

Bendtner is on high wages for someone who doesn't play much as well.

As I said, I know the chances of us even considering Bendtner are next to none, just thought it was an interesting point to ponder. Now, there have been 2 very interesting points this morning which have really surprised me.

1. The BBC is reporting interest from Arsenal in Stewart Downing. Is it possible? It seems like we have the only scouting department in England and united and Arsenal just move in on our targets. Hahaha. I don't know how true this rumour is, but if so, I would just like to ask Mr.Wenger to step back before KK slaps him silly. Also, if Arsenal were looking at Mata and are now interested in Downing, could that signal a breakdown in their talks with Mata?

2. Secondly, also very interesting is the news that Tottenham are lining up a bid of Jermaine Defoe + a couple of million for Sunderlands Asamoah Gyan. The simple fact that he is again being linked with a move away from Sunderland could mean that he is actually available for transfer. After seeing the Wickham situation develop and so on, it could be an interesting point to ponder. Do you think Gyan is even in KK and Commolli's thoughts?

What are your opinions?

Just read that we have made a formal bid to Lyon for 2 of their players. Perhaps Cissokho and Bastos? However the source does state that the bid was quite low and was immediately rejected by Lyonj, however it also states that Lyonare in dire need of money and that good deals could be struck if we have genuine interest.

Even if arsenal are interested in downing they will not pay more than 15mill. And i dont think we are interested gyan.we already got 3 strikers.

Marko is that source the liverpool rumours site?

Well, the editors of the site. As I stated in my post "I read it", I have never claimed to have an inside source, i purely read different things on the net, put 2 and 2 together and come to a certain conclusion. Of course, that doesn't mean I am always right. I do however have a feeling about this one. Not quite sure as to why you think Arsenal would not pay more than 15 million.If they want to hold on to key players, they will have to invest significantly.

Since that adam thing even i am following that site.

Arsenal never pay more than 15mill for their players. And i dont see where downing fits into their team. Persie prefers the ball at his feet rather than his head.

Don't forget that Stan Kroenke now has taken control of Arsenal, and simply because they haven't spent big in the past doesn't mean they wont now