this is not supported by facts, on contrary - Arsenal keep their unsuccessful attempts to buy players under wraps. 2 seasons ago when we lost Fabregas our priority was to replase him and we tried to get Cazorla, and were close only for the deal to be highjacked by then rich Malaga. Arsenal had not said a word about it, in spite of fans moaning that we had not replaced our playmaker. It became public a year later when we actually got Cazorla. This is what we know now as facts. All that you are trying to say is based on rumors and press speculations that most of the time have nothing to do with the club. You presume that media rumors are based on leaks from the club, this is not true. Agents often contact Arsenal, offer their players, the club syas "it depends on the price and other factors" and this is enough for these agents to tell the journalists that the club is interested or trying to buy their players. Clubs always prefer to keep their offers private to avoid a bidding war and agents want to make it known, for the exactly opposite reason.