What the papers say: Arsenal target Everton's Arteta as Fabregas deputy
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 8:02AM
David Alexander in Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, Gunners

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The Sun - Art attack

ARSENAL will bid £12million to sign Mikel Arteta as a stand-in for the injured Cesc Fabregas.

The Daily Mail - Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger eyes Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta as Cesc Fabregas cover

Arsenal are ready to test Everton's resolve to hold on to their top players by offering £10m for midfielder Mikel Arteta when the transfer window re-opens on January 1.

The Daily Express - ARSENAL IN £8M TEMPTER FOR GIVEN

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has tabled an £8million bid for Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given in an effort to steal a march on rivals Tottenham.

The Daily Star - KOLO: I'M A GONNER

 

KOLO TOURE has demanded a move from Arsenal after a massive bust-up with William Gallas.

The Daily Telegraph - Arsenal make move for Everton's Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is to launch a £12 million bid to sign Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta.

The Guardian - Wenger targets £12m Arteta to fill Fábregas gap
Arsenal's pursuit of a creative midfielder to reignite their title challenge has prompted Arsène Wenger to target the Everton playmaker Mikel Arteta, with the Frenchman prepared to break with tradition and spend a considerable fee on a more experienced player during the transfer window.

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