TRANSFER SAGA KNOCKS SOME GREY ON RVP'S HAIR

Crystal clear difference wouldn't you say?

The transfer saga appears to be having its toll on Robin, though he was all smiles during the training but his hair housed too much grey in it.

Van Persie who is refusing to sign a new contract and is wanted by Manchester United, City, Real madrid and Juventus, was upbeat as he trained at their London Colney base.

The Dutch striker, aged 28, has asked to meet manager Arsene Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis before the Gunners leave for a Far East tour on Saturday.
No date has been set for the meeting but Arsenal appear resigned to losing their talisman on the evidence of their latest online catalogue, which does not feature any Van Persie merchandise.

Whatever the case, they need to resolve it this week so he is not on the Asian tour if he is going to leave.

Lets give you some more photos from the pre-season training.....

The Verminator

Andre Santos

Notice anything?

What is Arteta's best facial feature? Eyes? Dark hair? Breads? Teeth?

CHELSEA EARNS $73M IN PRIZE MONEY FROM UEFA

Champions League winner Chelsea received C59.9 million ($73.1 million) in prize money and was the biggest earner in last season's competition, UEFA said on Friday.

Beaten finalist Bayern Munich earned C41.7 million ($50.9 million) from the C754 million ($919 million) prize fund which UEFA shared among 32 teams playing in the group stage. Bayern got a further C2.1 million ($2.6 million) for playing in the playoff round to qualify for the group stage.

Barcelona, which reached the semifinals, earned C40.6 million ($49.5 million). Barcelona's quarterfinals opponent, AC Milan, was next with C39.9 million ($48.7 million).

Manchester United was sixth with C35.2 million ($43 million) even while failing to reach the last-16 knockout round. It added a further C1.25 million ($1.5 million) from its brief subsequent appearance in the second-tier Europa League.

English clubs are rewarded for valuable national broadcasting deals, which factor into UEFA's calculations.

BERLUSCONI CONFIRMS SALE OF IBRAHIMOVIC AND SILVA TO PSG

Sweden striker Ibrahimovic and Brazil defender Silva have been linked with a 62 million euro joint deal to join the big-spender French club PSG, with former Italian premier Berlusconi admitting the financial offer was too good to refuse.

"Yes, I have sold Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to PSG. We'll save 150 million euros in two years," Berlusconi told Sky Sports 24.

It said the final details of the sale had not been agreed but the two players would move on for around €65m (£51.5m).


The signings continue the summer recruitment drive of PSG, backed their new Qatari owners, as they look to land the Ligue 1 title and make an impact in the Champions League.

They have already brought in Argentina striker Ezequiel Lavezzi from Napoli.

The pair's departure will leave a significant hole in the Milan squad, though, which has already lost experienced players like Mark van Bommel.

ARSENAL'S NEW AWAY KIT

H-E-L-P!!!

Arsenal will wear an adventurous new away kit this season and its eye-catching design marks a new direction for Arsenal – it combines a rich purple base with black hoops. Taking visual inspiration from high street fashion, the kit is on-trend and by using such a regal colour in the year of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, it also honours the Club’s historical royal links. The Gunners were known as “Royal Arsenal” in the 1890s having been formed at the Arsenal munitions factory in Woolwich, South London.

Lmaooo at Jackie boy's face.....

They don't look too happy do they?

Well if you don't like how it looks, Alex Song has plans for the spanking new kit.

"The new design is really nice. I'm a guy who likes fashion and when I saw these colours, I was very happy. This kit is different to last season's, and I'm really excited to wear it. I might do something with my hair to match!"

We can't help but wonder what in the world he would colour his hair.

CESC FABREGAS & DAVID VILLA.... BEACH LOVING!

Cesc Fabregas holidaying in Porto Cervo , in northern Sardinia. The crystal clear waters, sun and high temperatures is doing Cesc and his girlfriend, Daniella Semaan a lot of good.

David Villa is enjoying a quiet break in Ibiza, where he has been accompanied by his wife, Patricia Gonzalez , parents, and their daughters,  Zaida , age 6, and Olalla , 3, who were playing on the beach.