After yesterday’s morale-lifting embarrassment of Blackburn and its cud-chewing, gibberish-spewing idiot of a manager attention now turns back to the one subject that has dominated the summer news stories. Goalkeeper. There’s been a lot of stories going around. But Mark Schwarzer seems to be the man most suited to the club keeping in mind the development of young Sczescny.

Wenger did make some comments about the transfer situation at the club:

“At the moment it’s all dead. For us the transfer period is already over.”

Now, it does seem conclusive. But with Wenger you never know. The media have gone straight on with the idea that Arsenal aren’t set for any new players. However, there might be a slightly different view point to it.

Mark Hughes, the current man at Fulham has maintained quite unequivocally throughout the summer that they wouldn’t let go of Schwarzer unless the get the replacement they want. Well, they’ve chosen their replacement in the form of Given but Mancini seems to have a problem letting go. Now, for what I think of Wenger’s comments. He’s probably implying that unless Fulham and Man Shitty sort out the deal for Given there will be no move for Schwarzer. Which therefore implies that the market is ‘dead’ for us as of now.

The Mail has reported however that Man Shitty are willing to reluctantly let go of Given. Moreover, the rise of Stockdale to unprecedented stardom might just make Hughes cave in and accept £2.5 million which in my opinion is quite an exorbitant selling price for a 37 year old goalkeeper on the last year of his contract. But we need him and I wouldn’t mind parting with £2.5 million three times over to have him.

I reckon Schwarzer’s arrival would mean that Almunia or Fabianski will be going out on loan and if Almunia’s lucky probably he’ll be getting back to Spain on a permanent move.

Arsenal have accepted a plethora of loan offers for midfielder Henri Lansbury, but the England Under 21 international is yet to decide on his future.

Lansbury has been named in the Arsenal first-team for the new season but Arsène Wenger has given the youngster the opportunity to leave again on loan, should he wish. Former loan club’s Scunthorpe United and Watford have all asked whether they could have the prospect for a second spell, but Wenger rebuffed their advances. Instead, offers from Championship rivals Swansea City and Leeds United have been accepted, while Premier League outfit Newcastle United have made their interest known.

However, Henri is hoping he could still play a part for Arsenal, notably in the Carling Cup. Recent injuries to Craig Eastmond and Emmanuel Frimpong have opened the door for match minutes in the holding midfield role, but Wenger remains uncertain. Newcastle would offer the perfect opportunity for top flight action but they’ve only had a tentative interest as yet, but could make a firm offer if they fail to land other targets before the window closes.

Henri is poised to make his decision on Monday.