Transfer update Friday: Super Sonago confirmed and Williams reportedly agrees 3 year deal

Nice way to start the weekend as the signing of teenage French sensation Yaya Sonago was confirmed. He is joining us in June on a free with 250k going to Auxerre as compensation. His record of 10 goals in 13 games is fantastic, especially seeing as this was on the back of a bad injury that kept him out of the line up all season. His last gift to the Auxerre faithful proved to be a wonderful half volley from a drilled cross, back across the keeper and into the Nimes net. Recently called up for the French Under 21 National side, it looks to be a great bit of business. Here's a look at the young lad. 

In other news the Evening Standard reports the imminent signing of Ashley Williams.

Evening Standard today:

"Arsenal have agreed terms to sign Ashley Williams this summer. Arsene Wenger is hopeful of tying up a three-year deal to bring him to the Emirates Stadium for a fee of £8-10million in the next fortnight"

This will no doubt upset the Anfield supporters who thought the ink had dried on a 4 year deal only for an eleventh hour bid to be accepted from us. Reports from within Anfield state that the Liverpool board backed out of the deal as the players age was mooted as an over riding reason. It seems strange that this would be so, as Williams stats this year prove his superiority over the current Liverpool central defenders. While history proves AW did the right thing pulling out of the Sahin deal, I think the Anfield Faithful will look at this as one that got away. With speculation over the Verminator's status ongoing, I don't see this as proof of this being anything but direct upgrade to the departing Squid. While Oli reportedly is sad to see his friend released, I fear he might be the only one and Williams signing significantly upgrades our defensive unit.

This leaves us with most of our kitty intact and the keeper, midfield and striker positions awaiting AW's ministrations. I won't bother with the rumors, just a chuckle at the 250k a week for 5 years deal mooted for Shrek.

"DONKEY!"