Tottenham to move for Gallas in January
Tottenham could be looking to make a January move for Arsenal’s William Gallas, according to multiple reports in the Sunday news.
After openly criticizing the club and talking about their internal issues, Gallas’ future has been brought into question. Spurs can never have enough bodies in the back line, and Harry Redknapp could be looking at Gallas to slot in at left back and be able to play in the center if Ledley King or Jonathan Woodgate happen to go down.
How realistic are Tottenham’s chances of getting Gallas to move from one North London rival to another? I don’t know how many players have played for Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham, or if that’s ever happened, but that’s the distinction Gallas would have. There might be more contempt if the move was happening in the other direction (see Campbell, Sol), but emotions might be pretty irrelevant in this case.
Gallas does appear to still be in Arsene Wenger’s plans, having been in the starting lineup against Dynamo Kiev and Chelsea after being dropped for last weekend’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City. Gallas’ quality and experience are a definite asset for Arsenal’s relatively young side, and as long as he can keep his lips zipped, I don’t see him going anywhere in January.
Do you think Tottenham’s chances of getting Gallas are realistic? Should Arsenal let him go, or does he still have a place at the Emirates?
Topics: Arsenal, English Premier League, Football Transfers, Tottenham
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Dream on he is staying at The Arsenal
November 30th, 2008 @ 20:49He is a great professional. If the fans support him like they do today at Stanford Bridge then he will never leave.
November 30th, 2008 @ 21:04What a rubbish story… if Gallas leaves Arsenal it will be for a French club….
November 30th, 2008 @ 22:23william is pretty good player.
December 1st, 2008 @ 06:38he did well for chealse or arsenal.
but i dont like his sound.
his mouth like ditch or rubbish.
Selling Gallas would only serve to reward those players at Arsenal whose contempt for their captain’s authority, lack of passion and immaturity have brought the Gunners down this season. Perhaps its one rule for loyal club members like Gallas and another rule for ponced up, arrogant, self appointed superstars like Cesc Fabregas.
December 1st, 2008 @ 07:39I have never doubted that Gallas is going anywhere this or any other season.Gallas might not be a nice skipper but a good defender?ooh yeah he a fabulous defender and AW can’t afford to loose this guy,furthermore to tottenham,in as much as tottenham may want to capitalise on the internal rifts in Arsenal I assure them that they are not going to be successful.
December 1st, 2008 @ 15:24