Galla

Gallas's present deal runs out at the end of the season and he wants at least another two years.

The Mirror says Gallas is ready to sign a new contract following showdown talks between the clubs and his agent.

Samir Nasri has said he is one of "four or five" Arsenal players who do not speak to William Gallas.

William Gallas injured his thigh in the last few seconds of training on Monday and will be out for "a few weeks" .

You are used to having control in the dressing room. How did you find it when William Gallas said he would do his own thing?

Losing Defoe and Kaboul to suspension would be my only gripe, but we've got Dawson and Gallas back from injury, which has been a real boost.

Henry expressed his delight at the signing of close pal William Gallas, saying that he was the best centre-back in the world.

"The Gallas [contract talks] have to be a bit earlier because he plays, " said Wenger.

Gallas did not play because he only returned to training on Monday after his late return from World Cup duty.

One Chelsea defender unavailable to deal with which ever attack Rafael Benitez chooses is William Gallas.

Arsenal's new signing William Gallas has expressed relief at breaking out from his Stamford Bridge 'routine'.

However Gallas is still absent with, what Wenger described as, "an endless calf injury" .

Indeed, Gallas believes The Gunners can learn something from his former club's efficiency in the final third.

Overtime period, Henry biography, William Gallas headed home, the French team out of the total rivals 2-1.

Domenech is surprised that Chelsea decided to part company with Gallas and has hailed the 29-year-old as the best defender in the world.

Gallas has not played for Premiership leaders Chelsea for three weeks, and has failed to recover in time for the friendly match .

Rafael Benitez is so desperate with his defensive line - I think William Gallas is in the top three for him.

I never felt I could bring Gallas in here because I thought it was a done deal with AC Milan. The chance to join us came very, very late.

Kolo Toure revealed last month that his feud with Gallas had driven him to quit the club for Manchester City last summer.

Losing Gallas, Djourou and eventually Vermaelen at the latter stages of the season would have impacted every team in world football.

They'll be dragged out to the flanks, which will result in them losing their form with John Terry and William Gallas.

"In the derby, Gallas might be exposed to fan chants and things like that, " admitted the Arsenal boss.

Gallas was shocked to be left lagging behind the top earners at Stamford Bridge.

William Gallas' agent hopes to hold talks with Chelsea next week over the versatile French defender's future.

The hardest part of the negotiation remains reaching agreement with Chelsea, who still want a straight swap between Gallas and Cole.

I said after the Bolton game if Gallas has injured the player, we are sorry.

Gallas has missed the last seven matches but his treatment is said to be going "very well" and he will return to London later this week.

Gallas was a great Chelsea player but not a player I ever warmed to as a personality.

Arsenal defender William Gallas still feels resentment towards Chelsea following his acrimonious deadline day departure.

Arsenal new boy William Gallas has warned Ashley Cole that working with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is far from an easy ride.

Mourinho's comments will do nothing to resolve the ongoing row with Gallas which threatens to scupper talks about a new contract.

Gallas explained that prior to his role his vocal input was little, however things have now changed.

"The likes of me and William [Gallas] have seen it all before, and Cesc [Fabregas] too, that's what it's all about really, " said Campbell.

Mourinho also made it clear that he wants to keep versatile French defender William Gallas who has been consistently linked with Juventus.

People should talk to his agent and try to have a press conference with Gallas.

Song and Denilson forged a strong defensive barrier in front of Gallas and Vermaelen who were never stretched.

Gallas focused on Gunners Under-fire Arsenal centre back William Gallas has admitted being focused on his club duties.

France's William Gallas should be fit to play against China after recovering from a stomach ache and a calf injury.

Gallas has played all the Premier League games and once you are in a routine, winning keeps the confidence high.

Indeed, Gallas is the only ever-present in the France team since Raymond Domenech took over after Euro 2004.

I told Gallas not to give the ball back, because we know what fair play is but we are not stupid.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes want-away defender William Gallas will "probably" remain at Stamford Bridge this season.

Frenchman Gallas came under fire when he lost his composure at Birmingham last season.

William Gallas is also struggling with a calf injury after manager Arsene Wenger admitted he pushed the defender too hard in training.

Patrick Vieira fears the consequences if the Arsenal captaincy is taken away from William Gallas.

Gallas left Stamford Bridge on transfer deadline day as part of the deal that took Ashley Cole to Chelsea.

France international Gallas is facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge after missing The Blues' pre-season trip to America.

Even so, there was scant security with William Gallas partnering Vermaelen.

Former Gunners captain William Gallas is a target for Juventus and AC Milan while defender Kolo Toure is wanted by Manchester City.

Since Arsenal can offer Gallas first-team football, financial demands may become a secondary consideration for the 29-year-old.

"Gallas has an ankle problem and a swollen eye, " said Wenger.

However William Gallas will not be available this week or at Birmingham.

I can't believe they let Gallas go. For a coach, he's the best defender in the world.

Mourinho cheekily offered Gallas to Arsenal in a straight swap for Cole this week.

Inevitably the question was fired as to why we find ourselves so short in defence. Why did we sell William Gallas and Robert Huth?

Wenger accepts Gallas reacted in the 'wrong way' at St Andrews, but the Arsenal boss insists it shows the centre-half cares.

Essien especially is a credit to the team and himself, unselfishly filling the centre-back role again - William Gallas take note.

Gallas for captain? No thanks. A slightly shorter blog today than usual, mainly since there's not alot about.

However the Arsenal manager is increasingly concerned about the ongoing absence of William Gallas.

WILLIAM GALLAS last night launched a bitter attack on ex-boss Jose Mourinho and accused Chelsea of LYING.

"Right now every man knows what he has to do, " said Gallas speaking after the Champions League tie with Slavia Prague.

But Gallas' agent Pierre Frelot now claims the player had a valid reason for the no-show.

I think Gallas and Silvestre will be out for three weeks.

However, Gallas knows that the Teessiders' recent travails will have little bearing on the result.

"I didn't kick the bottle because I thought Gallas had been onside, I kicked it because I was disappointed, " Wenger explained drily.

Especially after we lost Gallas and Huth in the summer. There is not enough cover so at this moment, we have problems.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has openly declared his interest in Chelsea defender William Gallas.

It is the latest problem for Gallas who has often been moved around Jose Mourinho's back four at Chelsea.

An injury-time goal from William Gallas saved a point and Arsenal's blushes.

"There were doubts over William Gallas, Theo Walcott and Samir Nasri but they are OK, " said Wenger.

The penalty, Gallas's explosion a little bit.

He's a proper Arsenal player, not a Chelsea moaner like Gallas.

Mourinho has yet to field any offers for Gallas, but is continuing his quest to bring in left back Cole from Arsenal.

William Gallas's reaction to Chelsea's opening goal was telling.

Williams Gallas'agent claims Arsenal want to sign the unsettled Chelsea defender.

Gallas, who skippers Arsene Wenger's young guns at Reading tomorrow night, is a changed man.

Gallas added: "In the past week we have beaten Paris St Germain, Inter Milan, Lazio and Ajax. "

William Gallas and Claude Makelele played all of France's unremarkable 3-0 win at home to the Faroe Islands.

But anyone knows that a fit William Gallas is a great asset for any team.

Our last line is very solid with players like John Terry and William Gallas, but we owe a lot to the players in front of us.

I have already explained to Gallas that the club who wishes to buy him is a phantom club, one without a face.

In some ways it's encouraging to think that Gallas and Kolo are coming into their prime and still have some mileage left.

France won 2-1 with a second-half stoppage time goal, Gallas playing the whole game at centre-back.

Wenger welcomes new boy Gallas, says farewell to Cole