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Arsenal have approached the Amaury Bischoff, the versatile Werder Bremen midfielder to increase his options in midfield after the departure of the influential Flamini to Inter Milan.

According to the French website DNA.fr. the player has agreed a deal with Arsenal and is currently in London taking a medical before the contract is signed imminently.

Arsenal have courted this Portuguese Under-21 international for the previous six months. The reason for the delay of his signature has been the recent European championships which Arsenal Boss Arsene Wenger attended.

In an interview the player has stated that,

“There are some details left to finalize, and then we wait for Arsene Wenger to return from Switzerland.”

“I hope to sign within the next days”

“Arsenal is a notch above Bremen. I have returned from a long period without playing, I think now is the time to change my surroundings”

Bischoff is seen as a future replacement of Flamini due to his significant attributes: a tenacious central midfielder who is also comfortable right hand side. Neither foot shows a true weakness winning those 50-50 challenges in midfield.

The official announcement of the signing of Samir Nasri will made tomorrow by Arsenal French sources have claimed.

It is well known that Arsenal approached the French international with the view of signing him before the recent European Championships 2008. Apparently the reason for the delay was for the deal to be included in the forthcoming season as a method to reduce Marseille’s tax bill. It seems apart form the legal technicalities that Samir Nasri is an Arsenal player just biding his time for the imminent announcement.

The player will adopt the number eight shirt inherited from the relatively unused and defector Lassana Diarra.

The impressive performances at the recent Erupean Cahmpionships 2008 caught the eye of Arsene Wenger who is waiting to find a replacement for Flamini who left for Inter Milan in the summer.

Senna won the European Championship with Spain and was listed in the European team of the tournament. Sitting just above the back four he was a colossus in preventing any danger advancing into the Spanish area. He is strong in the tackle and you would bank on him winning those 50-50 balls.

Pascal Cygan the former Arsenal centreback claims that Arsene Wenger is interested in his Marcos Senna who play together for Villarreal. Cygan claims that Senna is “Villarreal’s best player”.

Cygan interview on RMC radio station reveals all.

“I have heard that Arsenal are interested in him,”

“That proves how good he is, as they rarely make mistakes.”

“Senna is Villarreal’s best player, he is sharp, starts all the plays, and is more technically gifted that most players at his position.

“He had a massive impact on Spain’s European victory and improved a lot as a player in the last two seasons.”

Senna at the Euro 2008:

Philips had an impressive season last year in the Championship as was one of the main causes for Albion’s promotion into top tier English football.

Philips requested a two year but Paul Smith told the BBC:

 “We’ve come to terms with the fact there may not be two years on offer.”

“The lure of Premier League football again is very big.”

Philips scored 22 goals for the championship side and his performances last season attracted the attention of many clubs including: Leeds United and Hull City.

The reason West Bromwich Albion are unwilling to give the striker a two year contract is that they fear Philips has only one season left in him and the fast pace of the premiership will not suit the 34 year old.

Philips still upholds a phenomenal scoring record for West Bromwich Albion scoring 46 goals in 81 appearances. Other top flight premier teams are not attracting the player as they feel that Philips time is up and will not play a full season in the premiership.

Watch some of Philips greatest goals:

The Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood will stay at Aston Villa despite interest from several clubs.

The player has attracted the attention from other clubs as Harewood was peripheral to the team last season with all except one of his appearances were from the bench.

Phil Sproson Harewood’s agent will not follow up any interest in the player from other top flight clubs including Fulham, Stoke City and Rangers.

Sproson told the BBC that:

“If Marlon ever became available then I’m sure he’d probably link up with one of them,”

“He’s going nowhere at the moment but, when the time is right, and it might be this time next year, then there’s going to be four or five clubs who’d be in.”

Harewoods disappointing season can be revealed from the statistics. He only started one Premier League game for Aston Villa in his first season after joining from West Ham.

However, he is seen as a super sub coming on as a substitute on 22 occasions and scoring five goals.

Sproson says his client understands it is hard to break up the 24-goal strike force of John Carew and Gabriel Agbonlahor.

“He’s at a top eight club in the country and that comes with its own price really, and he recognises that,” said the former Port Vale and Birmingham City defender.

“There’ll be plenty of interest for Marlon Harewood when the time’s right for him to move, and maybe it’s not quite right at the moment for Villa.”

It seems that Harewood is content at staying at Aston Villa for now and try to break into the first team. If, however this endeavour is fruitless than a transfer will be inevitable as Harewood will become increasingly frustrated at the lack of starting opportunities.

Harewood’s goals for West Ham