Arsene Wenger confirmed last night to shareholders that there will be money to spend during the summer if he needs it. Wenger’s usual policy of signing prospects over experience has been questioned in the past but the signing of Andrei Arshavin in January went ‘against the grain’.
Just one more quick update before the Fulham game starts, there has been some encouraging news about Cesc Fabregas, who picked up a hamstring injury before the start of the season.
Arsene Wenger said that Fabregas was back in training, and while not ready for todays game against Fulham, could be ready for FC Twente’s visit to the Emirates in mid-week :
“He is doing very well in training.
While he is not likely to be involved on Saturday, he should be ready for the Champions League game on Wednesday night.
You know how important he is on the creative side of our game and you want him to be in the team, but we do not want to face a gamble for just one game and we have to be patient.
“We will have to asses him on Monday or Tuesday to see how big a gamble it will be to start him or not.”
Of course Fabregas’ contribution to Arsenal’s attacking presence cannot be understated, a fully fit Fabregas and the continual improvement of Van Persie are vital to our chances this season.
Cesc Fabregas has once again had to come out in the press to deny rumours of intention to leave Arsenal for Real Madrid. Pleasingly for Gooners, Fabregas was quoted by Arsenal.com saying :
“I am happy at Arsenal, my future is here and the priority is to achieve success and win trophies at Arsenal. I think that some people are just trying to make mischief but my intentions are very clear.”
Reports had surfaced in the Spanish press that Fabregas was frustated at Arsenal and would leave next summer if not this. However, Fabregas scotched those reports, adding
“I have not spoken to any media so it’s frustrating to read quotes that I have supposedly said about my future”
Amen to that, and don’t be going anywhere Cesc 
In other Cesc news, as evidenced in the picture above from Arsenal.com, Fabregas was back from his summer holiday and training with Arsenal today.
