“It’s not going to be easy without Adebayor, obviously, and what happened with Nasri was unlucky, but I still believe they can win the League,” the 31-year-old is quoted as saying in The Daily Mail.

“That is always my feeling about my old club. It won’t be easy because there are teams who are doing it every time, but you never know.

“I remember when I left everyone was saying it wouldn’t be the same, but they ended up having a great season and nearly won the League.

“It can happen this year. I know eve rybody is saying this and that but in my heart I will always talk like that.

“If he were to move to Arsenal, I am not sure that selling Adebayor would be sufficient to attract him and us. If Arsenal were to offer €10 million it would not be enough,” Triaud said on RMC.

“I have not spoken with Marouane since the end of the season. Still he has a year left of contract. Could he sign a new deal? Indeed.

“I am not sure that he has already gone, as he has everything he needs in Bordeaux, including his family. We are going to talk about it.”

What this does highlight is that we are very much in the hunt for the player and very much interested in potentially selling one of our players.

Here’s the quote from the Premier League:

“It is with considerable regret that we announce that Setanta has been unable to meet their obligations. As such the existing licence agreement between us has been terminated with immediate effect,” the Premier League said in a statement.

“The Premier League will now go ahead and market the 46 UK Live matches for the 2009/10 season.”

“Firstly, I have to say that I’m sad to be leaving Ajax and I would just like to thank everyone for their help and friendship towards me over the past eight years.

“I’m just so happy to be joining Arsenal. This is a great club with a world class manager, high quality players and a fantastic stadium.

“Everything is set up for Arsenal to be very successful for years to come and I joined this club because I know Arsenal will be challenging for trophies.

“I have had a good taste of the Champions League during my time with Ajax and this is something I am looking forward to experiencing again with Arsenal.

“I’m also looking forward to playing in the English Premier League, which for me, is the best league in the world. Also, I just want to assure the Arsenal fans that I will give everything for this club and I hope we can enjoy winning some trophies together next season.”

The defender will be playing alongside with Toure, Gallas or Djourou next season and has been likened to Man United’s Vidic in terms of playing style

Arsene Wenger, manager of Arsenal FC, was extremely happy to have the Belgium international :

“Thomas is a great signing for Arsenal Football Club, and we are all delighted that he is joining us,” Wenger told the club’s official website.

“Thomas is a solid performer with good experience of Champions League and Uefa Cup football and is also a regular with the Belgium national team.

“Thomas is primarily a left-footed centre back, but he’s multi-functional and can also play at left back.

“He is strong technically with a positive winner’s attitude and I have no doubt his arrival will strengthen our team. Thomas Vermaelen will be a huge asset to Arsenal.”