Why would RVP join 'inferior' Juve? Wenger confident striker will stay at Arsenal
Arsene Wenger remains confident captain Robin van Persie will stay at Arsenal next season - and rubbished suggestions the Holland striker would be moving to Italian champions Juventus.Van Persie has yet to resolve his long-term future, with a year left to run on his current Gunners contract.The Dutchman held preliminary talks with Arsenal before he left for what turned out to be a disappointing European Championship campaign as the Netherlands failed to progress past the group stages after three defeats.
WENGER EXCITED BY JENKINSON SIGNING
Arsène Wenger has stressed his delight at the signing of 19-year-old defender Carl Jenkinson, who the joined the Club on Wednesday. The highly-rated full back became Wenger’s first capture of the summer when he put pen to paper on a move from Charlton Athletic. “We were watching Carl for some time and he is a player with great talent and natural defensive ability, but also a powerful player who likes to go forward,” said the Arsenal manager. “He is a strong defender who has made quick progress with Charlton and also with the younger age categories for the Finland national team, showing many great qualities. “We are excited that Carl is joining us and he will add strength to our squad.” Jenkinson broke into Charlton’s first team last season and made his debut for the League One outfit against Brentford in December. The teenager, who has captained Finland Under-19s and also qualifies to represent England, went on to make nine appearances for Chris Powell’s side.
“It’s a dream come true to have signed for Arsenal and I’m just so happy to be joining one of the biggest clubs in the world,” Jenkinson told Arsenal.com. “I can’t wait to meet my new team-mates and work hard ahead of next season. Arsenal is a club with one of the best managers in football, many world-class players and an absolutely huge following. “It’s a successful Club which will win trophies in the near future and I’m looking forward to being a part of that.”
Arsenal Reveal New Home Kit for 2012-13 Season
Arsenal FC have revealed their home kit for the 2012-13 season on the club's official website, Arsenal.com.
Along with the release of the kit came a video of some Arsenal squad members in action with the shirt, as well as a gallery of images showing a host of players sporting the stylish new jersey.
Arsenal skipper Robin Van Persie is the spearhead of the kit release, suggesting that the "Flying Dutchman" with 37 goals to his name this season will be staying at the club for next season among interest from clubs such as Manchester City and Real Madrid.
The kit takes a different colourway than this season's kit, introducing navy blue onto the sleeves in honour of Herbert Chapman, an Arsenal managerial legend.
Chapman was the man who innovated the white sleeves on Arsenal's previously all-red kit in the 1930s and won three league titles as well as an FA Cup while he was with Arsenal.
Arsenal set high standards for their jerseys with this season's 125th anniversary kit, which was loved by many supporters for its simplicity and was arguably the best looking kit in the Premier League.
The away kit is yet to be revealed, but the home kit will be available for fans to buy on June 7.
What do you think of Arsenal's home strip for the 2012-13 season, and will it see Arsenal win their first trophy in seven seasons?
