Arsenal Interested in Rafael van der Vaart?

Arsenal has reportedly shown interest in Real Madrid’s Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart who is all set to make a move away from Bernabue this summer. Since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka in the Summer, it has been pretty much certain that Real would like to off-load the squad in order to bring some money back. Another Dutch international Wesley Sneijder is on the verge of moving to Inter Milan for a reportedly £15 million deal. Liverpool has already been linked with a move for Rafael van der Vaart and it has been reported that Rafael Benitez would file a formal offer for the player within few days.

Well, I am a bit surprised to know that Arsenal is interested in the playmaker. Arsenal is traditionally a low-spending club who hardly go for big-money deals. They have already spent £10 million to land in Thomas Vermaelen from Ajax this summer. So, Arsenal would have to break their tradition if they want to land the player from Real Madrid because it is most likely that the Dutchman would cost no less than £10 million.

Rafael van der Vaart is now 26 and there are the reasons Wenger would be interested in the player. If the Dutchman joins Arsenal, the club would have plenty of options in the midfield. Arsenal already has playmakers like Cesc Fabregas, Andrei Arshavin, besides some of the promising youngsters like Samir Nasri, Aaron Ramsey, and currently injured Tomáš Rosický. If Rafael van der Vaart moves to Arsenal, it would be interesting to see how Wegner would accommodate so many playmakers in his squad. However, there is no doubt, Rafael van der Vaart would bring both experience and skill with him at the Emirates, if he really lands in Arsenal.

Rafael van der Vaart, Fabio Cannavaro Dismissed Summer Move away from Real Madrid

(This entry was originally published on Tuesday, March 31st, 2009)

Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has recently dismissed all the reports linking him with a move to Chelsea next summer. Terming all those reports rumors, the Real Madrid midfielder, who joined the Los Blancos last summer in a move from Hamburg, has said that he has not decided on his future yet as he is waiting for a new president and a new coach in the club next summer. The 26-year-old could not yet make an impression on the club since joining the club.

Meanwhile, another Real Madrid player, Fabio Cannavaro, has also been linked with a move away from Real Madrid to AC Milan next summer. Cannavaro’s current deal with Real Madrid expires at the end of the season, but Italy’s world cup winning captain is not worried about his future at this moment. In fact, he does not think that the current deal with Real Madrid is going to be the last contract with the club. Rather, Fabio Cannavaro now wants to remain focused more on the league to catch Barcelona who are currently leading the league table.

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Rafael van der Vaart, Fabio Cannavaro Dismissed Summer Move away from Real Madrid

(This entry was originally published on Tuesday, March 31st, 2009)

Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has recently dismissed all the reports linking him with a move to Chelsea next summer. Terming all those reports rumors, the Real Madrid midfielder, who joined the Los Blancos last summer in a move from Hamburg, has said that he has not decided on his future yet as he is waiting for a new president and a new coach in the club next summer. The 26-year-old could not yet make an impression on the club since joining the club.

Meanwhile, another Real Madrid player, Fabio Cannavaro, has also been linked with a move away from Real Madrid to AC Milan next summer. Cannavaro’s current deal with Real Madrid expires at the end of the season, but Italy’s world cup winning captain is not worried about his future at this moment. In fact, he does not think that the current deal with Real Madrid is going to be the last contract with the club. Rather, Fabio Cannavaro now wants to remain focused more on the league to catch Barcelona who are currently leading the league table.

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