Arsenal Line Up Deadline Swoop for Chamakh and Subotic ; Manager Arsene Wenger Makes Move for Bordeaux Striker and Borussia Defender but Refuses to Be Held to Ransom Over Asking Prices. James Olley Reports [Edition 2]

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ARSENAL are today hoping to complete the double signing of Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh and Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic on the final day of the transfer window.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has identified Chamakh as the ideal replacement for Emmanuel Adebayor but refuses to increase his Pounds 5million bid for the 25-year-old.

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Arsenal Line Up Deadline Swoop for Chamakh and Subotic ; Manager Arsene Wenger Makes Move for Bordeaux Striker and Borussia Defender but Refuses to Be Held to Ransom Over Asking Prices. James Olley Reports [Edition 2]

Chamakh has just one year left on his contract but the Ligue One club have been holding out for a fee of Pounds 8m.

However, it is understood that the Morocco international's representatives have been in London this weekend att...

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