Source: Daily_Mail
Wenger reneges on Vieira as Arsenal look to close Chamakh deal
Arsene Wenger has cooled on the recruitment of Patrick Vieira, which was being seriously considered last week. Instead, he will urge Robin van Persie and Cesc Fabregas to step up as the leaders in the dressing room and in big games rather than turn to the 33-year-old former captain.[LNB] No reunion: Wenger and Vieira[LNB]But Arsenal can expect to sign Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh, even if the deal runs right to transfer deadline day, as with Andrey Arshavin. Arsenal have bid £8millionand, while Bordeaux want £15m, they know that, with just one year left on Chamakh's contract and the striker determined to move to Arsenal, the price is falling. [LNB]Arsenal will also look at add a centre-half to replace Kolo Toure but Fulham supporters can rest easy: Brede Hangeland is not on their list. [LNB] Arsenal's Jack Wilshere in the mix for England World Cup selection says Fabio CapelloTheo Walcott: Arsenal need to cut out the brilliant football and be a bit dirtierARSENAL FC
