Arsenal Lands Spanish Starlet

It's been a long time since Arsenal fans like myself could get excited about a new signing. This week brings the excellent news that Arsenal has landed 20-year old Spanish international Jose Antonio Reyes on a transfer from Sevilla. Arsenal has been in the midst of a rash of injuries to its attacking players, and there is a lot of uncertainty at the striker position come next summer. Berkgamp is almost certain to retire, and he'll be much missed (he was the source of my first interest in Arsenal). I'm hoping we'll hold on to Thierry Henry forever, but I wouldn't mind saying goodbye to Sylvain Wiltford.

Regardless, Reyes is a welcome addition, a good investment, and I can't wait to see his contributions in the next several years.