Arsenal star makes plea for signing

Jack Wilshere has told the Sun that the signing of Wayne Rooney from Manchester United could help Arsenal towards a serious title challenge.

The Gunners made Yaya Sanogo their first signing of the transfer window last night, and the England forward could be next in a long line of summer acquisitions.

Ambition

Rooney, according to former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, declared a desire to leave the champions after 9 years at Old Trafford.

Although David Moyes is set to hold talks with his new charge, it appears that England’s fifth highest scorer will move to pastures new.

Arsenal are not the only interested party, with Chelsea and PSG also circling.

And fellow England star Wilshere would be delighted to see Rooney at the Emirates next season.

“If it happens, it would be amazing.” Wilshere said.

“Just to see his name in the team brings fear to the opposition. We could do with more of that.”

Acquisitions

France Under 21 striker Sanogo joined the Gunners from Auxerre on Monday night and signed a long term deal.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger welcomed the move, stating “He’s a good signing. He has shown he has potential with his recent performances for Auxerre and also for the France Under-20 side.”

Wenger has a large war chest to spend on building a side able to challenge for trophies this season.

Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain and Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini have been strongly linked with the club.