Arsenal take Veljko Batrovic on trial
Posted by Jeorge Bird on July 16, 2009
Arsenal have taken FK Bubamara youngster Veljko Batrovic on trial, according to media reports.
The 15-year-old, who is comfortable either as a striker or a winger, has drawn the attention of both Real Madrid and AC Milan and the Gunners are keen to look at the prospect first hand.
Arsenal are also reportedly interested in Chelsea youngster Frank Nouble, who has turned down the offer of a new contract from the Blues.
SebCesc said
Sounds definatley like we are trying to bolster our youth and reserve striking options this summer. What do you think will happen with Jay Simpson though? He is too good for reserve team football, but probably not good enough to grace Arsenals first team bench either. Any ideas?
Chris Pick (South Africa) said
I think that Jay Simpson will be a part of the “larger” Arsenal squad this season. I dont think that Wenger will buy another striker, once Adebayor leaves, as he has good players in that position, and would rather promote Simpson to the role that Bendtner played for the past 2 seasons
Jeorge Bird said
I think that Simpson may go out on loan again this season. It depends on who comes in and also how he performs in pre-season as well
SebCesc said
Cheers mate… do you think whoever is signed this summer, whether it will be Wellington, Batrovic or others will go into the under 18s and partner Afobe? I really liked your profile on him this week and it made me rewatch all the under 18s games at the end of the season and that goal against Chelsea was top class!
Mean Lean said
He is being called the new Messi! Interesting
Jeorge Bird said
I think Freeman will partner Afobe initially, but it is difficult to tell how the season will develop
Alex said
What about Kerrea Gilbert & TRaore? Will they be sold? And is Pedro Botelho back training with us?
Mean Lean said
Does anyone know (probably not) if he is a dribbler. I don’t just mean his age, is he in the Messi mould of beating players with quick feet?
Joe king said
yo jeorge! hows it goin? Looks like adebayor off to city. Massive blow! But Bendtner is too sik man. Best arsenal player!
Gunner said
Bendtner best arsenal player. Lol.
john said
Hi is the Euro under 19 championships live on Eurosport?
Guys i urge u lot to watch Henri lansbury play CM for England if the games is on Eurosport hes different class.
Alex said
Yeah its on Eurosports so we’ll be able to watch murphy, hoyte, watt & lansbury and Merida for Spain
Tim_Cahill said
Watt and Murphy?!
I thought,that they wouldn’t nominated?
Alex said
Well now i think they’re included also i forgot Kyle Bartley is also in the list. Got it from here:
http://www.uefa.com/competitions/under19/teams/team=300039/index.html
It says they updated it on the 13 July.
Alex said
I don’t think that squad is correct though, they can’t be taking that many players!
Alex said
Actually that squad is not correct, only players are Lansbury, Hoyte and Murphy. Theres a vid of them training, you can see Lansbury, Murphy and Hoyte.
http://thefa.com/England/MensUnder19s/NewsAndFeatures/2009/U19s_train_160709.aspx
Tim_Cahill said
http://arsenalyouth.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/van-persie-wilshere-makes-me-scared-reserve-fixtures-announced/
In this article is written that Murphy has replaced Moses.
I think that Bartley and Watt are nominated on call.
Gunner said
When will it be announced who is in the squad for the barnet game tomorrow?
Randall said
When will it be announced who is in the squad for the barnet game tomorrow?
Alex said
Today evening i think
jezema said
ma veljko je majstor, svaka cast ves’s!!!