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Arsenal want to sign Manchester City's Joey Barton, who has yet to sign a
new contract (Mail).

Arsenal have tied up a deal to sign the world's tallest footballer, 6ft 10
Nikola Zigic, from Red Star Belgrade. In his first two seasons at Red
Star, he scored 55 goals in 77 games. (Star).

Arsenal have encouraged Inter Milan to make a bid for Thierry Henry (News
of the World).

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger says Robert Pires will have to accept a new
12-month deal rather than the three-year deal he craves (Star).

Arsenal's Robert Pires has opened talks with Rangers over a free transfer
in the summer (Times, Mail, Telegraph, Sun).

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he is to blame for his side's Premiership
disappointment this season. (Sun)

Robert Pires insists he would sign a new one-year contract at Arsenal if
he is guaranteed a starting place next season. (Mirror)
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