Arsenal boss Wenger ready to take Adebayor cash

tribalfootball.com - June 21, 2008 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to cash in on Emmanuel Adebayor. The Mail on Sunday says Wenger will authorise the £25million transfer of Adebayor this month. Barcelona and AC Milan will now compete for his signature and although the Catalan club are confident they will secure the Togo centre forward, Arsenal will resist being rushed into a quick deal as AC Milan also want to sign the striker. Barca director Marc Ingla was in London on Friday and wants to conclude the deal before July 6, because the club president Joan Laporta faces a vote of no-confidence that could end his reign. But a major signing would increase his likelihood of survival. Although Barca are willing to pay £22m, Arsenal are likely to prolong the negotiations hoping that Milan come up with a rival offer as Wenger... [read full story]