Since Gervinho signed, Arsenal fans haven't had much to shout about, shout about being on a positive note. The drab performances in pre-season hasn't filled much confidence for the fans of the club and new blood hadn't been invested since the arrivals of both Carl Jenkinson and Gervinho.
With the Barclays Premier League only five days away from beginning away at St. James' Park on Tyneside, fans' worries grew as injuries to Vermaelen, Walcott, van Persie, Wilshere and those others 'injured' may miss the first game of the season.
We now have a new signing to bolster the squad a bit with seventeen year-old Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (I'm glad it's only Chamberlain on his shirt. Imagine Oxlade-Chamberlain on that back of his shirt!). He has had impressive performances for Southampton raising interest form all the top clubs, however Arsenal prevailed and got their man.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain holding his new clubs shirt
He can play on wither wing and as an attacking midfielder. This is great to hear as we can now put him and Gervinho on either wing and swap around, and now shift Walcott upfront. In Oxlade we have a natural dribbler with pace who get deliver a final ball and finish. A great prospect, as long as Wenger doesn't try to protect him.
I personally would've liked to have seen a more mature player, but I wouldn't be surprised if we pay over £10m (potentially). If he is a player with 'super quality' and can help us push further this season, then i welcome him with open arms.
Welcome to Arsenal FC Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain!
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