Arsene Wenger has been mesmerised by pendulum-like rat-tail Horror Hair of Argentinian striker Rodrigo Palacio and is preparing to make a £15 million move for him. The 25-year-old had been linked with a transfer to Barcelona, but they have since purchased a little-known striker by the name of Thierry Henry.
Wenger is happy to blow the bulk of his income from the Henry sale – and break Arsenal’s transfer record – on bringing Palacio to the Emirates. Pies scouting records on Palacio – which we wouldn’t mind passing to Mr Wenger for a small fee – include this offside tap-in from the Copa Libertadores Final and the time goalkeeper Gaston Sessa tried to remove Palacio’s rat-tail (and eyes) with his studs.