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Some thoughts on activity (and inactivity) so far in the summer transfer window:
o I'm going out on a limb here, but I think David De Gea is going to be a wonderful 'keeper. I've been banging on about him on this website for almost a year now -- I was impressed from the first time I saw him play live for Atletico Madrid, handing Barcelona their only La Liga defeat of the 2009/2010 season. His long, lanky frame covers a ton of ground, and he's one of the best shot blockers in Europe. He's young and likely still learning, but I'm confident he'll be able to handle the pressure cooker that is Old Trafford, and that he's going to be United's rock in front of goal for years to come.
o Arsenal should pay whatever it takes to sign Chris Samba. He's exactly the kind of imposing physical player the Gunners need to be competitive. I don't rate Gary Cahill nearly as much -- he may be a fine player, but Arsenal need someone with some size, bite and presence. They need someone opponents fear. I hope they don't sign him.
