04 Aug 2026 07:56:43
I'm struggling to understand our policy in the transfer window, why all the faffing about, why not get the deal done on Bruno before he flies to Spain to join up with Newcastle.
As for all this Jnr chat. If you believe it, we have the first PL game two weeks Friday; it's baffling.
Someone enlighten me.
04 Aug 2026 12:06:30
I like to think, Banbury, we are now breathing in rarefied air for decent players. Look how long Liverpool spent on Diomande (might still happen, apparently) and how long they have taken on Barcola without much opposition. Decent players and agents are looking for big bucks in this window, particularly. Plus, everyone is in for wingers, so options are kept open. I can't believe the Vini Jr rumours, and think for the disruption he isn't worth it, but MA possibly does. Once off holiday, Bruno seems to be moving quickly, and I'm sure there is another big signing coming.
The first few weeks throw up strange results, and we just have to make sure we don't get left behind in the weeks before the international break, which I'm sure the Champions have got covered. Buying tons of players is notoriously difficult to integrate, and from a position of strength, adding Bruno plus another will see us good to go. There are so many moving parts to a transfer, I'm sure we aren't faffing around, but making sure Bruno, our top target by the way, is done. Hope you're well, Banbury. COYG
04 Aug 2026 16:03:39
From what I have heard, BG, the clubs have agreed a deal in principle, but Newcastle have been trying to sign his replacement before entering into formal negotiations.
04 Aug 2026 16:36:36
According to the BBC website, Arsenal and Newcastle are now, for the first time, in direct discussions with each other regarding the transfer. All previous discussions have been through intermediaries.
The BBC main page itself (obviously discounting its daily round up of media gossip) doesn't report very much transfer news, but what little it does report is usually petty reliable, so it does look like both parties are now looking to do business with each other regarding Bruno.
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04 Aug 2026 16:54:15
Hello John, mate, hope everyone and everything is good.
You're right there, mate, about the BBC.
Plus, David Ornstein has posted that the deal is close.
I think we are all in agreement that it's a fantastic signing for us.
Take care, John, mate.
COYG.
04 Aug 2026 17:28:47
Hi Bill, mate. Ormstien and the Beeb both reporting positive news about the deal definitely makes me feel it's a matter of when, not if, it will happen.
Take care, Bill, mate, and catch you soon. ?