Well kebab is not with the Newcastle squad so whatever Arsenal offered must have triggered some sort of interest from either the club or the player, enough that they don't wanna risk him or he doesn't want to risk himself. I'm not sure we need a player of that type, although he's a quality player with a classy touch, kinda reminds me of Modric in his passing and shots from outside the area. But he'd come in to an already congested creative midfield. I'd love more players like that as much as anyone but goddam we need a defensive mid, a couple more defenders, a keeper and a world class striker. Heard rumours about Richards, probs tabloid bullshit but I would have him at Arsenal right now no questions asked, he is exactly what this team needs. Also Arsenal fansites have been tracking the clubs finances for some time (read: many years) and they estimate that we have amassed £180m in profit that hasn't been spent (this is taking into account all the transfers and expenses from previous seasons). So yeah what is Wenger or the board doing, I don't know, but I know I'd have taken Suarez, Falcao, and still had money left over to poke Spurs with a bid for Bale. FFS!