Arsenal Rumors Central: Lionel Messi (L) and Nolito. (Photo : Getty Images)
Arsenal FC is so far tied with Manchester City at the top of this season's Premier League table with 26 points each, although they are still running second with City's superior goal differential total.
The Gunners are out to overtake Manuel Pellegrini's side with a couple of rumored mega signings this January transfer window to further boost their attacks.
Fan jokes about crowdfunding Lionel Messi's £600,000 weekly salary: Arsenal fans have reportedly not bought into the report that four-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is keen on moving to the Emirates Stadium if the club could pay him £600,000 per week, which would become the richest contract in football if ever.
Most of the Gunners' fans think that it is crazy because of the frugal reputation of the Holloway club, but one of them joked at inviting 599,999 others in social media to contribute £1.00 each "direct debit" every week to pay for Messi's asking price.
While it is technically possible, and Arsenal definitely has more than 600,000 fans who are willing to do so, it is highly likely that no one will take this invitation seriously.
Arsene Wenger prepares to acquire Celta Vigo's Nolito in January: What is true is Wenger's desire to sign Celta Vigo winger Nolito this January in an attempt to pair him with Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sánchez up front, forming their own version of Barça's three-headed attacking monster.
The 29-year-old Spaniard's release clause is reportedly £12.6 million only, something that the frugal Gunners are willing to shell out anytime.
Ironically, Arsenal's closest rival for Nolito is Barcelona. Maybe if Barça could sell the $200 million-worth Messi, then the Spaniard is in the bag to move to Camp Nou. But right now, Wenger has the upper hand.
