Source: Daily_Mail
Arsenal braced for fresh Emmanuel Eboue bid from Atletico Madrid
Emirates ally: Emmanuel Eboue (No 27) is mobbed by Andrey Arshavin after the Russian's goal against Olympiakos in the Champions League[LNB]Atletico Madrid have been linked with a fresh bid to sign Arsenal wide man Emmanuel Eboue.[LNB]The Spanish club enquired about the Ivory Coast international in the summer, but were put off by his £9million price-tag.[LNB]However, their need for reinforcements is urgent following the sale of Holland defender Johnny Heitinga to Everton for £6.2m last month - a day after the transfer deadline had passed in Spain. [LNB]Atleti have since endured a torrid start to the season that hasbrought just one win in six La Liga matches and head coach Abel Resinohas called for two reinforcements.[LNB]His first choices areversatile 26-year-old Eboue - who has not always been the most popularfigure at the Emirates Stadium - and Lyon midfielder Jeremy Toulalan.[LNB]Theiraim is to sign players who can cover several positions, but if Eboueremains out of their price range, they could turn to Velez Sarsfield's21-year-old Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi.[LNB]Lanus wingerEduardo Salvio, the 19-year-old Argentina forward previously linked toManchester United and clubs in Italy, is another on their radar.[LNB] Nasri boosts Arsenal as midfielder targets West Ham clash for comebackCesc appeal! Manchester City join battle to sign Arsenal captain FabregasWho is the right man? Lennon, Walcott, Becks and SWP fighting for two placesWIN: Arsenal shirt signed by Fabregas or a Barca shirt signed by MessiARSENAL FC
