Arsenal America

And so a summer’s worth of transfer and contract gossip begins. I hear in the last few days that Freddie and Patrick are ready to sign new deals, while there’s still no news on whether Ray, Keown and/or Seaman will be back… since the obvious target of the summer signing season would seem to be coverage in defense I give you this idea, another soon-to-be-deemed Wenger-diamond-in-the-rough: Jeff Agoos!

Here’s how I figure the 35 year-old U.S. international fits into Arsene’s magic plan… on shear comedic value alone, Agoos and Cygan could form the best defensive pairing in recent memory. Think of it: Cygan’s unfortunate whitey hard-man cut gliding (albeit quite awkwardly) next to Agoos’ equally ridiculous neo-hippie ponytail, failing over and over to successfully execute the offside trap. It would be a sight to see, indeed. And, nevermind the fact that should Keown return, Gooners everywhere would revel in watching “Goose” take flight next to a Monkey’s Head and the man some have dubbed the Donkey — that’s you, Pascal. Who’s ready to rename Highbury the North London Zoo?

Kidding aside, hope everyone — Wenger especially — has a great summer and let’s give credit to Wolves for their fully professional promotion-winner against a SheffU side that any Gooner can tell you was quite the squad. Until next season… There’s only one team in LONDON! After next season… there’s only one team in ENGLAND and EUROPE? Let’s hope…