It seems that the transfer window has been busier than Gooners were expecting. So far we have had a number of fairly silly rumours but also a lot of activity on the loan front.


Havart Nordveit has returned from a dissappointing loan spell in Spain with Salamanca. It is always a risk sending players away and them not getting played by hopefully it will have taught him to be patient. There have been whispers about him in the Plymouth squad. I look forward to seeing him in the reserves at least - When they finally start playing again!


Jay Simpson has not only signed an apparent long-term contract but also gone to WBA on loan for the rest of the season. This is good news in terms of his development, which has been rapid since he went to Millwall last term. Its a bit of a shame to see him going after his under use this season. I think he could have been a good replacement for Theo. His pace and small bit of experience in the position would have not only boosted his confidence but also given us some width.


Nancer Barazite has been playing regularly for the Rams, 18 appearances and development is going well. His loan spell has been extended to the end of the season and he will be playing a higher standard and more regularly so there are no problems there.


Gavin Hoyte will be spending the rest of his season in Watford. I really like him as a player and see that he could well exceed his brother's level of ability and we might even be glad that there is a Hoyte on the team sheet!

Reserve football has always had a bit of a stigma about it but with the ATVO service I have really enjoyed watching some of the games. I have been missing it with some sort of fixture evaporation means that we might as well send our reserve squad on loan.


Good luck to the young guns on loan!