Ramsey Gunning for Arsenal

As cheesey as the headline sounds, the point has been made. Hailed as the most sought after talent outside The Premiership (with the condition of being within the United Kingdom), Aaron Ramsey has agreed to join Arsenal, and spurn offers from Premier and Champions League winners Manchester United, and ever improving Everton. It has long been considered that, any promising young talent would be well advised to learn under the stewardship of Sir Alex Ferguson, predominantly because of his track record of getting the best out of young British footballers. So, why, would Aaron Ramsey elect to join the French revolution at Arsenal than follow in the footsteps of Giggs, Scholes, Rooney etc?

Perhaps... because of one man. Step forward, Gary Neville. As the negotiations began for Ramsey's signature, each club made their approach for the talented youngster. Everton flew Ramsey to Merseyside, when he spoke with David Moyes. Arsenal flew him to Basel, where he spoke with Arsene Wenger. Manchester United flew him to Manchester, where he was taken on a tour of the stadium by... yes that's right, Club Captain and always inspirational Gary Neville. Now, I'm not suggesting that Gary Neville is boring... no, wait... I am. Manchester United may feel they have missed out on this exciting talent, but I feel they only have themselves to blame. Surely Ryan Giggs would have been a better selection (if I'm correct in thinking Sir Alex Ferguson was too busy worrying if Ronaldo really did say those things in the paper)? Surely every young Welsh winger looks up to Ryan Giggs?

Whatever the reason, it will be exciting to see Arsenal with another British player in their ranks, as they look to take their tally to six before Sepp Blatter gets his rule in place.