Just a thought on defenders

Have you noticed that when media now report on Arsenal's search for defensive cover, Sol Campbell is more and more being regarded as a "new" signing?

Campbell was one of only four senior defenders that the club intended to keep after last season. William Gallas turned down his contract offer (some reports suggest he didn't even reply), so that made three.

Campbell stated very clearly that he intended to play in the World Cup if selected (he wasn't) and get married (he was) before deciding on his future. Meanwhile, Arsenal have signed Laurent Koscielny, but are STILL short of defenders EVEN if Campbell should decide to sign a new deal.

So in my world, Campbell wouldn't be a "new" signing, free agent or no. Even if he were to stay, which a majority of Gooners would love, I'm sure, we need another defender.

[added] Yesterday's piece in the Daily Mirror reported what the Young Guns Blog told us first: Håvard Nordtveit will get a three-year deal and a place in the first team squad. But I don't see him as a new signing, either...