Speaking of dodgy striker links, Opta Soccer also say that Arsenal are "renewing their interest" in Patrick Kluivert. This is "according to reports", but they don't say whose reports, or anything else new. Perhaps they mean this report (TeamTalk's latest rediscovery of the Arsenal-Kluivert connection).

Meanwhile, The Times yesterday suggested that Arsenal are watching Jose Vigidal, a defensive midfielder from Sporting Lisbon. Vidigal is 26, a former U21 international, and is on the verge of breaking into the full Portuguese squad. They actually quote Arsenal chief scout Steve Rowley, "We will be going over to take another look at him". Must be true, then. But The Times don't understand why we'd be looking for a midfielder. ArseWeb reckons when Dennis, Marc, Davor and Kanu are all back it'll all come clear. Especially when Vieira and/or Petit are suspended and/or injured again....

Anyway, for what it's worth, I expect no signings till the summer. And then only one or two: cover for Overmars, maybe a central or right-sided defender, and obviously replacements for any departing players.