For the past few days it seems that one of the hottest transfer rumours has been the possible movement of unsettled midfield maestro Rafael Van Der Vaart from Spanish giants Real Madrid to Arsenal and it seems likely that Arsene Wnger will swoop in to sign him.
According to the News of the World, the former Hamburg and Ajax star is desperate to leave Spain and is ready to revive his career in the Premier League. Van der Vaart has found his chances limited at the Bernabeu following the acquisition of Brazilian midfielder Kaka.
And after falling out of favour with Los Galacticos coach Manuel Pellegrini, the 26-year-old has started on just three occasions in La Liga this season.
The Dutchman is eager to gain regular first-team action before representing his country in next summer’s World Cup, and is reportedly willing to accept a pay-cut in order to earn a move to North London. Do we need more shooting power? Yes we do!