Johan Djourou
The big Swiss defender is a curious case. A good player without ever being spectacular, his career stalled somewhere along the line and he was never quite able to take the next step and make a starting spot his own. Currently on loan at Hannover 96 he left with a parting shot saying; “I joined the club who wanted me the most. At my age, the priority is to play regularly. To do this, I did not hesitate to refuse offers with the most exclusive clubs who made important financial efforts.” While there is no option for Hannover to buy, Djourou’s sentiments on leaving, and the overwhelming competition for places could mean that he’ll seek a move elsewhere permanently.
Andrei Arshavin
On his day he can be the most unplayable, intelligent member of the squad. Sadly, though, at 31 years of age these days seem to be few and far between. The diminutive Russian never truly got settled in London and a half season return to Zenit St Petersburg seemed to suggest that he would be heading home. However, that didn’t happen, and he returned back to Arsenal where he continues to play a peripheral role in their struggle. A permanent return to Russia would be most likely, but if not, there are surely a number of clubs still willing to take a chance on him.