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Aussie claims Gunners deal
by Adam Marshall, 01 May 2008

Milligan: Gunners deal claim

Mark Milligan has revealed he is close to joining Arsenal after undergoing a successful trial with the North Londoners.

As previously reported on setantasports.com, the versatile former Sydney FC full back has been trying to earn a move to The Premier League but his likely destination will surprise many people in England.

With Metz previously interested in the captain of the Olyroos side, it is believed he was recommended to Gunners chief Arsene Wenger.

Milligan reportedly confirmed he is set to join Arsenal on Fox Sports and is awaiting a work permit to seal a dream transfer - he parted company with Sydney recently after rejecting new terms.

However, the move could come at a price with Olympic side coach Graham Arnold furious at his skipper's absence and apparently threatening to axe him from the squad for the Games.

The 22-year-old's agents have only admitted there are several clubs chasing his signature without identifying Arsenal as one of them.

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Daniel - 02 May 2008 13:04: De gunners hav gat so much support here in Nigeria. Dont knw much abt da aussie boy but hav belivd Arsene to be a prudent buyer, yes one of de very best; but we sure need a klinical finisher lyk D.Villa. Wit one or two, we will be goin for treble season next.; Report this to a moderator

nr790 - 02 May 2008 06:25: first of all he refused to go to metz last season because the wanted to play him at RB he likes to play CM and CB and he has a lot of potential; Report this to a moderator

Aus_Toaster - 02 May 2008 04:39: This must be a really bad dream. I live in sydney and have been to alot of Sydney FC games. Milligan is a solid player in the A-League, but lets get real, He is so far from being good enough to play for the Gunners its scary!! As said, Mark plays CB, he is not gona replace Gallas or Toure or Djourou or Song. So if he's gona try the magical conversion into a Flamini like role then Wenger has officially lost the plot!!; Report this to a moderator

Jonathon - 02 May 2008 02:53: He's a central defender, but can play right back or defensive mid if he has to. He is the Olympic captain, a future Aussie captain. Guus Hiddink brought him to the world cup at the age of 20 because he is a very, very good talent. Not the finished product but will one day be an excellent defender. He's out of contract cuz he refused to sign a new one so he could move to Europe. Anyone judgin him without ever having seen him play is plainly dumb.; Report this to a moderator

Awesome - 02 May 2008 01:35: Im an aussie and a Gooner, and i live in Sydney. Cmon Arsene, sign Milligan hes got great talent; Report this to a moderator

Felix - 02 May 2008 01:16: dont you guys think this is just a fantastic news for aussies? and all people who loves arsenal?; Report this to a moderator

Swino - 02 May 2008 00:48: Are all you people serious. For one Milligan will most likely be a replacement for Flamini. And when in he plays at the back its usually at CB. Arsene would not sign him if he wasnt impressed. On his day hes a very good player. Aaaand whoever thinks David Villa is crap is having a laugh. Im sorry jakartajive just coz u lived in Spain doesnt mean we dont watch Valencias games. Hes on of the best in the world.; Report this to a moderator

OZ Gunner - 01 May 2008 23:49: This Guy is the Olyroos captain. He actually plays as a central defender in the A league, And when on Form is a very good defender. Give the Aussie boy a chance. He is a very versatile player.; Report this to a moderator

Homecoming - 01 May 2008 20:49: So, guessing Arsene's transfer targets bore no fruit when we landed someone they couldn't have dreamt of considering. All well and good then, this time will go for the leas likey candidates. Oh, and we are also interested in a chicken robot from mars.; Report this to a moderator

J - 01 May 2008 18:39: For the gunners defence, clchy and sagna are pretty safe. But i've been very unimpressed by Toure's and Gallas's performances, especially when their are long balls into the box.; Report this to a moderator

jakartajive - 01 May 2008 18:14: David Villa is crap. When will some Gooners stop believing the hype. Just because he's foreign and you haven't seen much of him and he's hyped, you lot think he's THE ANSWER! Spent a year living in Spain and saw a lot of him and he's nowt special. Best left to the Spuds.; Report this to a moderator

Tim - 01 May 2008 18:12: Actually he also plays in the centre of midfield which kind of makes sense for Arsenal to look at him as they are losing Flamini and lost Diarra. Just bcz he plays in the A league it doesnt mean he is no good.; Report this to a moderator

Carribean Gunner - 01 May 2008 17:56: This has got to be a joke!!! Not when we have more pressing needs for the squad than ANOTHER fullback. Unless Wenger is gonna convert him to the center, no way is this story gonna fly. Hey Gooners guess what - RVP is injured again, so somebody please put Villa's number on Wenger's speed dial!! ASAP; Report this to a moderator

Jay Lynch - 01 May 2008 17:35: Totally laughable that an out of contract nobody who clearly looks like an out of condition Spike Milligan (and he is dead!) has somehow made his way onto to the Wenger wish list......hmmmmmmm.......this story aint going nowhere surely???? lol; Report this to a moderator

justin - 01 May 2008 17:23: no way is this fella gonna join the gunners.... how the heck's he gonna displace clichy or sagna and with traore and even toure there hows he ever gonna play?; Report this to a moderator

Erik - 01 May 2008 17:22: lol, guessing you were kidding Grrrrrrrr.... If not.... sad :P; Report this to a moderator

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr - 01 May 2008 16:49: NOT A CONVICT, DUMB ANTIPODEAN BEER DRINKING AUSIE BOY.; Report this to a moderator

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