Cole for Gallas + £5m

BBC SPORT : Blues beat deadline to sign Cole

Well it went through in the end but you have to feel that Arsenal got the raw end of this deal. At least we managed to get Gallas who's an excellent signing for the club. I don't think left-back is his best position so it'll be interesting to see how things pan out. One thing is certain, Ashley Cole will now be widely hated not only by Arsenal fans but by honest fans of football. The way he's engineered this move has been nothing short of disgusting.

Oh well at least it's over now.

We await further news regarding other deals that may have been signed by Arsenal.

Welcome to Arsenal Gallas & Baptista.

Goodbye Reyes & Cole.