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Gunners set to sign defensive and midfield duo

Date: 12 Jan 2010
By Mean Lean

Arsenal appear to be on the verge of a double swoop during this January transfer window, after seemly being set to re sign central defender Sol Campbell it seems that Arsene Wenger is continuing to add to his collection of talented youngsters by nipping in ahead of Everton to acquire the services of Bolivian U-21 captain Samuel Galindo.

The left footed creative midfielder has an anxious wait to see if a work permit can be agreed based on his talent. Wenger managed to bring Brazilian midfielder Denilson to the club based the same criteria, and will be looking to do the same with the midfield player.

Galindo is a typical Wenger signing, a captain for his national age group, good technical ability and an eye for the pass.

The 17 year old was set to sign for Everton but apparently the Toffees could not agree a deal so Arsene took advantage after allowing the Bolivian to train with Arsenal.

Expect to hear more in the coming days.

Meanwhile Sol Campbell lasted 45 minutes for the Arsenal reserves against West Ham reserves in a bid to gain match fitness.

Campbell could be an important figure in this second half of the season. Thomas Vermaelen and William Gallas have played in every Premier League match so far this season and the addition of Campbell could allow Arsene to rest his central defensive duo during a congestion of fixtures in the coming months.

This move could spell the end of want away defender Philippe Senderos.

Comments

#1 - Bob Says:

Where did you get this info from Mean Lean? I hope this isn't a joke. How old is Gallindo?

#2 - trev Says:

said in the article hes 17 mate

#3 - kv Says:

Sol has signed for sure. But I doubt the Galindo kid has signed

#4 - JoeF01 Says:

I think Sol is a good move.. what about giving JET a chance up front?

#5 - Kofi Says:

I doubt the Galido one. He may not get enough play time. With Fab, Rambo, Nasri, Arshavin

#6 - FunGunner Says:

He's 17, and U-21 captain? Wow!

#7 - XP Says:

He will deploy into the striker role... :-D

#8 - Kodoni Says:

ML good signing. I hope its true

#9 - richie Says:

Galindo looks a typical technically (diamond in the rough) Arsene type of player. If you were Galindo and you could sign for the toffee's or the Arse? Where would you put pen to paper? Which 17year old wouldn't want to train with the current group of kids? Knowing you have a manager who if your good enough "Al la Cesc @ 17" will play you in the big time.

#10 - Nafiu Says:

Welcome back soel cambel we need you, but wenger we also need a striker urgent...

#11 - Olumide Says:

I think wenger should be given the opportunity to retire at arsenal. He has always surprised people. People say arsenal side will not be able to sustain any challenge in the league. I think this young kids will grow together and i will support wenger for the fact that barcelona has 6-7 academic players in the first team including messi. WENGER HAS A DREAM AT ARSENAL!!!