Of course we all want to see the true legend return to the Arsenal, but would he fit the bill on what we need? Is he the same person he used to be?

Some will say he is slow and not good enough for the Premier League anymore, but he still has a few years ahead of him. He’s currently 33 years of age.

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(Pre-Season Friendly)
Wednesday 29th July 2009

rsenal secured a narrow victory over German side Hannover on Wednesday night, and it was the returning skipper Cesc Fabregas who grabbed the winning goal.

Despite Kolo Toure’s departure earlier this evening, the Gunners’ stars seemed upbeat and with a point to prove against a team who had the worst defensive record in Germany’s Bundesliga last season.

The away side opened the scoring on 9 minutes when Robin van Persie fed Fabregas with a defence-splitting reverse pass. Arsenal’s captain fantastic rounded former Barcelona ‘keeper Robert Enke with ease and made it 1-0.

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It is official that Kolo Toure has completed his reported £16m move to Manchester City. The news has come directly from Sky Sports. You can read the full report below. Please leave your views and thoughts in the comment area.

Kolo Toure has signed a four-year deal at Manchester City for a fee reported to be in the region of £16million, Sky Sports News understands.

The former Arsenal defender agreed personal terms at Eastlands earlier on Wednesday and successfully passed a medical later in the day.

A severance package, which was thought to be a stumbling block, for Toure has now been agreed with the Gunners and the Ivory Coast star has completed his move.

City boss Mark Hughes has already signed midfielder Gareth Barry and forwards Roque Santa Cruz, Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor this summer.

The Welshman has now turned his attention to his defence and, after failing in attempts to sign Chelsea captain John Terry, has captured Toure.

Everton’s Joleon Lescott is thought to be next on City’s wanted list after a bid of £15million was rejected by the Toffees earlier in July.

Hughes is understood to be ready to table an improved offer to the Goodison Park hierarchy for the England defender.

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Arsenal are interested in Tim Krul. A goalkeeper who plays for Newcastle who are now relegated out of the Premier League. Every body knows that’s the best way to get half decent experienced players on the cheap to develop them. The 21 year old is a Dutch international with little experience. You can read the full report provided by Young Guns to know more about the transfer interest.

Arsenal are in talks with Championship outfit Newcastle United over the sale of their highly rated Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul.

The 21-year-old Holland Under 21 International was regarded as one of the best goalkeeping prospects when he made the move from ADO Den Haag to Newcastle, but has struggled to break through. However, he has shone during loan spells with Falkirk and Carlisle and it now appears Arsène Wenger is ready to bring him back to the top flight and nurture his talents.

The 6 foot 2 inch stopper was scouted playing in the Under 17 European Championship for the Netherlands in Tuscany in May 2005, and after much speculation, Arsenal were edged to his signature by The Magpies. The 2007–2008 campaign saw Krul spend time on loan with Scottish side Falkirk where he made 22 appearances before a shoulder injury cut short his spell.

He returned to Newcastle last term but found Shay Given and Steven Harper tough prospects to overcome. Subsequently, on On the 21st of November he signed for League One Carlisle United where he made 9 appearances before returning in January as Given was sold to Manchester City.

Last month he penned a few four-year-deal with United despite their relegation from the Premier League, and celebrated the new contract by starring for the Dutch Under 21 squad that won the European Championships and also qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics. A strong, athletic and dominate ‘keeper, Tim recently admitted his desire to seek first team football.

Krul is expected to cost around £3 million pounds and would compete with Łukasz Fabiański, Vito Mannone and Wojciech Szczęsny to be Manuel Almunia’s understudy. You can see a video of his talents below.

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Is he past it? Should we cash in on him getting a replacement like Hangeland? It seems the Toure situation may be a done deal as he has apparently settled with his personal terms and has come to an agreement.

Do you want him to go for the £16 which we could use, or do you prefer he stays?

In my personal opinion he is one of our most experienced centre backs. I would rather another CB go. Toure is a leader and someone who loves the club where the fans love him back.

The young players look up to him and he has that leadership on the pitch constantly. Would be hard to see him go in all honesty. With Adebayor it was a situation that you just wanted him to fuck off and sign for them.

Anyhow let’s hear your views, vote below!

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