I think his contract is up next year, so £13m is a fair price - and we're in a good negotiating position
Lampard lucky not to see Red for that tackle - terrible, dangerous and could have been a leg breaker.
The Guardian are running this story http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/02/lukas-podolski-arsenal-koln-germany?CMP=twt_gu
Disappointing if true. Still cause to be optimistic though. There are other striking options if this deal falls through.
Szczesny, Djourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Coquelin, Song, Arteta, Ramsey, Walcott, Gervinho, Van Persie. Team for the Fulham game.