Emmanuel Adebayor looks to be heading out of the Emirates Stadium this summer. He has been heavily linked with moves to AC Milan, Inter Milan, and surprisingly Chelsea. Many fans (including myself) have criticized Adebayor for his disappointing performances in the games that were most important this season. Okay, true, he had a sublime effort against Villarreal that might go down has one of the best this season, but I forgot he was on the pitch until he scored that goal. As well he was invisible in the FA Cup Semi-Final against Chelsea, and in both legs against Man United for the Champions League he was terrible. In the 2nd leg he managed a mere two shots the whole game. For a striker that claims to be one of the best in the world and talks about winning trophies for Arsenal, he sure fails to back his talk up when it counts the most. Many fans only regrets is that we did not cash in on him last season. However, at this point in time, I honestly think Arsenal cannot afford to sell him. Right now he is the only capable striker we have that has the ability to be a "game changer." Yes, I know selling him would open up funds and offer Walcott, Bendtner, and Vela a chance to step up, but right now I just don't see any of them replacing him yet. As well, van Persie's contract is near up, and if we let Adebayor go, and then RvP, we are going to have a torrid time winning the Carling Cup, let alone the Champions League. I am for selling Adebayor, but the market just doesn't have the people that Arsenal will buy to replace him. David Villa and David Silva are both too expensive for Arsenal's likes, and Santa Cruz is another injury-prone striker.

It won't take a rocket scientist to explain why Arsenal is focusing on defense this summer transfer window. Arsenal's defense has looked lost at times, and with constant injuries to Gallas and Clichy, fans have seen Arsenal play nine different defenders in the back this season (two of which, weren't defenders). That's why Brede Hangeland looks set to be one of Arsenal's top targets this summer. The 6 foot 5 center back from Fulham is going to cost in the region of £15m, and should sure up Arsenal's defense immediately. Hangeland has been part of an extremely impressive Fulham side that has let in only 32 goals this season (and yes that is less than Arsenal, who let in 36). £7.5m rated defender, Thomas Vermaelen from Ajax has also been linked with a move to the Gunners. Other defenders connected with a move to Arsenal so far have been Bolton defender Gary Cahill, however he’s going to cost the Gunners £20m....Everton defender Joseph Yobo is also on the wish list, however he recently signed a new contract with his club.