Arsenal splash the cash

The potential signing of Peter Cech from Chelsea could be a sign that the penny pinching days at the Emirates are finally over.   Admittedly, Cech was number two at the Bridge for much of last season, but Chelsea are not keen to see him move across London.

The potential signing of Peter Cech from Chelsea could be a sign that the penny pinching days at the Emirates are finally over.   Admittedly, Cech was number two at the Bridge for much of last season, but Chelsea are not keen to see him move across London.

Arsenal have made some big money signings, but for a long time they were constrained by the cost of building the Emirates.   Chelsea are behind them in that particular race.   The other factor has also been Arsene Wenger’s interest in developing promising potential players.

Such signings do not always go down well with fans.   Liverpool fans have generally reacted negatively to the signing of 18-year old prospect Joe Gomez from Charlton.