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08 Jan 2025 12:32:37
Hi eds. I heard an interesting rumour from someone with knowledge of the club that told me Edu was actually let go due to dissatisfaction over transfers - under offering on transfer fees / taking too long and not getting targets signed. Any truth to that that?
{Ed001's Note - I am not 100% sure, there was dissatisfaction with some of his dealings, but also he was making eyes at other jobs. In the end it seems to be fairly mutual parting.}
1.) 08 Jan 2025 14:24:32
Thanks for the reply Ed1. Looks to have been handled quietly and professionally by both sides then. It'd be interesting to know where that feeling was coming from in the club (even though no huge public fan unhappiness apart from grumblings with Kai) , and whether that means the club will be as quietly demanding with Mikel - unless coming from him of course, or the lack of a proven goalscorer seen as the essential ingredient and therefore he's doing as well as the club could hope for.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome. I do wonder if him going has turned up the pressure on Arteta, as he does seem, and the team for that matter, a little off lately.}
2.) 09 Jan 2025 20:48:26
Do you think Arteta deserves to be sacked Ed? I think he’s doing terribly and I’ve had enough.
{Ed001's Note - I don't know if he deserves to be sacked, but I do feel he needs to win trophies this season or it has to be time to move on. I think this has to be his last chance. Too much money spent for so little return and terrible football to watch now.}
3.) 10 Jan 2025 17:00:22
I heard Edu was not best pleased with Arteta in the summer due to him holding the club ransom that he would only sign a new contract if they signed him Fury and Merino. Neither had been recommended by the scouting department.
4.) 12 Jan 2025 10:00:31
Where did you ‘hear’ that?! Of all the signings MA would hold out for, I’m not sure these would be the 2 - plus Calafiori was scouted for over a year before we signed him, so would have been a combination of people not just MA. I swear it’s these types of comments that makes our fan base look so delusional.
5.) 12 Jan 2025 23:15:03
I read Edu was unhappy at the ever increasing power Arteta is given at the club. Keeps getting more power.
31 Dec 2019 13:15:31
Hello Eds. Has there been any interest from arsenal in Giroud? And anything to imply we might be serious about Joe Worrall the forest defender?
{Ed002's Note - Giroud is out of contract in the summer Jum and as of tomorrow he can talk directly with non English and Welsh clubs - and several have already declared an interest. He would like to leave in January and Chelsea will not stand in his way and will ask only a reasonable fee for him. There is interest in him from the PL but I am pretty sure Arsenal has not spoken with Chelsea at all. Right now I expect Aubameyangadingdong and Lacazette will stay until the summer and with Martinelli that should end any need to add a striker in January - although the club have enquired after a couple.}
1.) 31 Dec 2019 13:28:23
Thanks ed2. I did wonder as a safe and cheap backup option if either of our lacadingdong strikeforce were to go.
{Ed002's Note - The point is that he wants to be playing on a regular basis at this point in his career.}
2.) 31 Dec 2019 13:33:40
Ah yes. Of course. Don't always think of things from the player's perspective. Thanks ed. Good luck to him to - I always thought giroud was under appreciated (even when he wasted chances)
3.) 03 Jan 2020 15:13:14
Please no, joe Worrall will not improve arsenal in any way shape or form. Suffered watching him last season at Ibrox cannot stand to see him in an arsenal kit also. Saying that we have heard that yous have had scouts at Ibrox this season. anyone know anymore info on this?
30 Dec 2018 11:25:35
Hi Eds.
Are there any rumblings about us taking Cahill on a 6 month loan on January?
Although we're after top quality for longer term, with Baines and Boruc free agents in the summer, has arsenal shown any interest at all?
Lastly, with alderweireld's contract up in the summer, is spurs option for an extra year completely up to them, or does the player have to approve it too? Although I can't imagine he'd come to us, is there any interest from arsenal?
Thanks! And happy new year.
{Ed002's Note - (a) Gary Cahill is available and has turned down two options and priced out of a third. He would be a good option for 6 months if Arsenal really are that desparate - but they have (I think) four fit CBs so it doesn't make too much sense. There is certainly no agreement between clubs or with the player who knows another interesting option is due to be proposed when Chelsea meet another side to discuss a transfer on (I think Wednesday). (b) I would not hold your breath over Baines or Boruc. (c) TA signed a contract allowing for an extension, so he agreed to it. And no, Arsenal has no interest in him.}
1.) 30 Dec 2018 13:17:49
Personally, i think cahill will and would be a back up back up back up option, when all else has failed. I think we really are scraping the barrel, if we end up with three defenders over 33 and one at 32. We are desperate but that would be suisidal. I would rather we blood a youth than potentially end up with litch, cahill, kos and monreal playing in a back four, if we can't get decent quality in.
2.) 30 Dec 2018 13:42:43
Thanks Ed002.
I generally agree Steve, but if we're playing xhaka as a CB it might have to be considered and an experienced prem CB for 6 months on loan is low risk and hopefully wouldn't affect any transfer plans in the summer regardless of high wages.
3.) 30 Dec 2018 13:48:57
Ive read it would cost us upward of 4 mil with wages and fees. For the prospect of a combined age of 130+ in defence, no thanks, that would turn this site toxic.
4.) 30 Dec 2018 15:25:08
Fair point Steve.
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More or less toxic and more or less costly than being short on CB, playing xhaka at CB and then finishing 6th or 7th though?
I'm not saying it's ideal, but if Emery feels the need to play 3 at the back ( and with hector out and Licht looking far from a calm head recently it's more likely imo) and we don't have enough players, I can't see many other options to ensure coverage.
5.) 30 Dec 2018 23:12:30
utd seem to have extra year options as standard in most of their contracts but other than this alderwield one i don't remember seeing too many others, is there a reason more clubs don't do it, it seems like a good policy, you don't take it up if its not working out and you can get an extra year if the player won't sign a new contract.
6.) 31 Dec 2018 09:54:03
Let’s go for Joe Worrall or Ezri Konsa
Two strong British centre halves with the qualities we want and age on their sides for the future.
Preferably Ezri if we don’t want too many youngsters.
We need so many positions that we can’t spend 50m on each one.
This along with Mavropanos and Holding gives us the opportunity to build a future defence.
Sokratis being the fatherfigure in the middle for the next couple of seasons. Kos could play that role also.
7.) 31 Dec 2018 14:40:23
I guess it depends on the club's plans Sy. Like you, I'm happy with Sokratis, and Mavraponos and Holding for the future, and tbh Holding and Sokratis are my first choice CB. but we still have Mustafi, Chambers, Kos. If we sign one of these two guys (who I'm sorry to say I don't know) would it be overkill for now and would it scupper any plans for a proven quality CB in the summer?
when city were being lauded for signing stones for 50m, after his first couple of games I thought 5m holding who I didn't know before looked great. Although a long way to go, I think he will be a great player so I'm happy to give them a go if you say so Sy ;) My only concern is that chambers looked great at soon and Mustafi and paulista good on paper. Do we need someone proven now? Why do you think these two guys?
Btw my s"#t phone, and I thumbed you down. Soz. Gave you thumbs up too lol.
8.) 31 Dec 2018 15:28:18
Ed as a new year treat, can i ask which club chelsea are meeting and for which player if possible? Thanks alot.
{Ed002's Note - I don't want to get in to it.}
9.) 31 Dec 2018 17:50:42
Fair enough can i at least ask if the meetting for chelsea player being sold or player chelsea want? Appreciate it.
10.) 01 Jan 2019 10:39:27
No worrIes Jim - happy New Year. Just been reading up about this se two and wanted a “British core†in defence.
I like Holding a lot so t have 3 or 4 youngsters with quality will set s up for a long good future like Liverpool’s young defence. Similar to Pool, we need a leader of supreme quality to lead the line.
04 Jun 2017 14:49:49
Are you aware of anything to suggest Ramsey, the Ox or Walcott might be on the move this summer?
I can't see any wanting to stay without knowing they'll get some decent game time. Although ox is hopefully getting that now, I understand there might be interest from at least 1 other club for him. Unless Ramsey starts alongside xhaka, can't see him getting regular time, and not a great position for him anyway. if ozil is demanding crazy money I'd let him go and give Ramsey his chance in the position. Theo getting even less time with new formation.
1.) 04 Jun 2017 16:49:14
No disrespect Jim where would they go?
Ox maybe to Liverpool but Theo on those wages, who else would pay him so much? Besides he had his best ever season with us last season so personally I'm happy if he stays but wouldn't be gutted if he left either.
Ramsey! Where would he go, who would want him? Chelsea Spurs Utd City Barcelona Real? He was awful last season and I like the lad but he has had one good season so far in his career.
2.) 04 Jun 2017 18:36:43
He's played out of possition though g62.
3.) 04 Jun 2017 19:34:31
True Sanogo mate but where is his best position? I'd say Ozils position myself and if Mesut leaves I'd be happy to give him every chance there.
He was excellent for Wales at Euro 2016, wide right he's poor and in the middle undisaplined usually which we just can't afford for him to be, he likes to try the spectacular which when it comes off is brilliant but apart from that one season more often than not he's wasteful through trying to much clever stuff.
4.) 04 Jun 2017 23:01:06
Hello Mr 62.
I hear what you're saying but I don't really know the inner workings of football hence my questions to the eds!
From a layman's point of view, if I were Theo and felt as though I was a decent player, I'd not be happy to sit on the bench behind Danny, Olly and Alexis and get limited games in the prem and some cup games in my prime years so I'd take a pay cut to go to someone like Everton or west ham if they'd want me and hopefully prove my quality. I really don't think he's happy just taking the money. I still wouldn't be surprised if he stays with a view to keeping squad depth though, but surely we don't want those kind of wages for a squad player and figured the club and him would want him to move on.
As for Rambo, I think it's similar to the ox who most had written off the past 2 seasons. he's been played out of position and shown flashes of his ability but let down by his defensive work. I think a lot of clubs would want him at a reasonable price and if played with freedom to get forward could still recapture his forn from his great season.
5.) 05 Jun 2017 00:58:04
Can see Walcott moving on. He had a decent season for us but despite the good stats he's just too unreliable injury wise. Ramsey I think has found his position next to Xhaka in that 3-4-3 and I have time for anyone who's won us two cups. Ox looks to be staying this summer, but needs to find his position soon, whether wingback, winger, or CM because his time is running out.
6.) 05 Jun 2017 01:20:27
Jim if you worked in london would you take a 50% paycut to move up north and drag your settled family up with you. Because that's basically what will have to happen.
7.) 05 Jun 2017 08:17:47
That's the problem we have Jim, we have given very high rewards to players who haven't really achieved all we hoped they would, every player would rather be playing than sitting on the bench but they are unlikely to take a huge pay cut and as Steve said move their settled family to get a regular game.
I don't think Theo is unhappy at Arsenal so it makes no sense for him to move anywhere unless a club that could offer him a regular place plus more chance of winning things plus match his wages.
I think when we all say get rid of this that or the other players we should realise a contract is a two way thing and while a player under contact can't leave without the club agreeing the club can't simply ditch a player who has 3 or 4 years left on his deal.
Bentner is a good example of this.
8.) 05 Jun 2017 10:19:21
Fair point Steve. That's why I thought west might be realistic, but why not palace as well.
And honestly Steve, yes I would take a cut. Better than 3 or 4 more years of a bit part when they could still earn decent money elsewhere and get a lot more enjoyment and see exactly what they're capable of.
Rambo and ox contracts are up next summer, part of the reason I asked, so perhaps if they don't sign new contracts they will have to go this summer? If they stay, I'd presume they are being told they will be getting regular starts which means no new central midfield additions?
Theos contracts up in 2019 though, when he's 30, so I guess if he stays this summer he's staying until then.
9.) 05 Jun 2017 15:11:07
Respect what you say but you are in a minority of people who would take a paycut and move to a less competative company. My opinion. Theo isn't unhappy, so that makes it even more unlikely. But who knows.
02 Jun 2017 16:30:12
Really hoping the rumours about the Ox to Liverpool aren't true for our sake, but if it's true, might be better for him and wouldn't begrudge him any success.
Personally I'd like to give Perez a proper chance too before selling him. I thought he looked good every time he played.
1.) 02 Jun 2017 16:59:17
I'm with you on the Ox Jim, if he's ever going to be all he can be it won't be with us unfortunately.
At Arsenal he's always subbed or left out regardless of how well he's playing, most clubs and managers have a player or a couple of players who for some reason they find easier to drop or sub than the rest and for us Ox is it.
Good luck to the boy I wish him the best.
2.) 02 Jun 2017 20:32:49
looks mint playing RWB. Unfortunately i believe he will play his best under a new manager, as Wenger has signed a new deal i can't see it being with us. New challenge needed.
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29 Jul 2025 09:36:20
Seeing as Isak wants out, Newcastle need a replacement striker and want Mbeumo, but Brentford won't sell until they have a replacement, I was wondering about a few things.
Firstly, would it even be good for the team to try and sign isak - huge fee and wage, injury record, question about position and how it affects the other players? Personally, I
if it is a good idea to try for Isak, could we agree a deal with Newcastle for Isak offering Jesus or Havertz as part of the deal for example Which might make our offer more attractive to Newcastle?
And is it completely unrealistic to get an agreement to sell jesus/ havertz to Brentford, they agree wissa to Newcastle and tie it to our offer for isak, so all transfers get done at once so all clubs happy? Or some equivalent process?
1.) 29 Jul 2025 10:00:45
*typo. I meant Newcastle want Wissa.
2.) 29 Jul 2025 15:40:16
Jim, get off the football manager game mate. Just kidding bud. You need way to many people to be involved and agree to such deal which I think it's more difficult and complicated than you think.
IMO just get Eze in and we are sorted.
3.) 29 Jul 2025 18:13:03
Hi Jim hope you are well - we put Kai on 280k PW if that didn’t cause an issue. What would? A Isak and Jesus trade plus cash would be awesome. Throw Kai in there too.
Agree with Moe that Eze completed the window and while the new striker is probably still a bit of a risk as not played at this level - we should be good as long as we play the ball forward faster. Sure he will score. Eze then gives us serious options and hopefully Ode pushes on more with a Rick solid midfield. So all signings really make us far more attack minded and balance in defence. It will be really exciting if we get Eze but disappointing if we don’t as we won’t have addressed our issues.
Exciting times.
16 Jul 2025 12:03:43
For Eds or anyone in the know, Some people saying Kiwior is up for sale. I thought he did brilliantly for us last season and would be a real shame, but completely understand if he wants game time.
It got me thinking, how realistic is it to play a vastly different team in the carabao/ EFL Cup and early stages of FA Cup (if not all of it if they do well) - primarily to keep good squad depth and all happy and in form. Just stuff of computer games?
For example us starting with:
Kepa
Timber Mosquera Kiwior Calafiori
Merino/ Norgaard MLS
Nwaneri Havertz Trossard/ Mart
Jesus/ Martinelli.
{Ed001's Note - most teams do play a different team in domestic cups, Wenger was one of the first to do so.}
1.) 16 Jul 2025 17:01:34
We need 2 first team players for each position. Kiwior should stay as back up lcb. Then if the imminent signings go through, and trossard leaves, eze can come i'm and battle martelleni for lw as well as cover for odegaard with nwaneri.
30 Jan 2024 18:41:58
Excited to see ESR starting! Good luck fella - I hope you have a belter!
1.) 30 Jan 2024 18:47:27
Just going to post the same thing
Jim mate.
2.) 30 Jan 2024 21:15:49
Thought he was excellent, really embraced that deeper role and played some very neat passes. I think he's shown he can be a positive alternative to Havertz. Love to see him finally get a start.
3.) 30 Jan 2024 21:34:23
Absolutely spot on Wire.
4.) 30 Jan 2024 22:49:11
ESR is a big fans favorite can he become an Arteta favorite? What we think and see isn't unfortunately what Mikel always sees and thinks.
5.) 31 Jan 2024 04:19:08
I dunno about that g62, he's had a terrible run with injuries and is now competing with a fit Martinelli. I'm not too worried.
6.) 31 Jan 2024 08:12:21
Hi Wire, I'm thinking Ramsdale Tierney and a few others and I'm not sure whether ESR is in that group or not where Mikel is concerned. I do know most Arsenal fans are also big fans of ESR but that doesn't always coincide with Mikels feelings.
7.) 31 Jan 2024 09:45:29
G62 what's your thoughts on if Tierney leaves? Mikel recently stated that the squad is thin, but has no desire for transfers this window. I'm wondering, with him and Tavares out on loan what he will do in the summer? Do we shift both of them? Do we need to then spend money for competition for Zinchenko when funds are needed elsewhere? Do we use other players for cover/ rotation?
Keen to hear your thoughts mate.
8.) 31 Jan 2024 11:30:36
We have Timber and Tommy to come back from injury, not sure we need cover.
9.) 31 Jan 2024 20:39:32
Hi Corbs I'd love to see us sign a proper LB, I don't believe Timberb is a natural LB and Zinch definitely isn't. In my opinion a natural out and out proper LB would be a very welcome addition.
10.) 01 Feb 2024 21:14:04
Hey 62, how are you and how's everyone.
Why don't you see Tember as a natural LB. He had brilliant start but were unfortunate with that injury. I think him and Zinch as a cover and we have Tommy and white.
I think we must invest on a striker more then anything else. And if partey was to leave we need someone with his caliber.
My thoughts only tho.
11.) 02 Feb 2024 20:33:26
Hi Moe mate, all good in this hood geeza, and you?
I thought Timber was a right back come centre back before joining Arsenal mate, he looked very right footed in the 45 minutes I saw of him.
06 Dec 2023 23:14:36
With all the GK comments I thought I'd chip in.
Ramsdale seemed like a great guy to have in the team and a personality on the pitch, but is everyone's praise of his ability due to him being an all round great keeper, or mainly that he made a lot of spectacular looking saves? I've seen commentary in the past from those with far more gk knowledge than me say he's a great shot stopper but was often out of position in open play and set pieces.
As for Raya, he was great at Brentford although he didn't look obviously lots better than rambo to me. He's clearly under pressure coming in to a tight group and taking a popular players starting position whilst also being backedwhilst making mistakes, but I'm wondering if its linked to Havertz and a plan B, or even just constantly keeping the opposition guessing. Against Lens I don't think he played out from the back at all - all long balls to the wing or straight up top. Maybe arteta thinks (once settled ( he's better positonally and provides better long distribution to Kai and the other forwards?
14 Feb 2023 11:18:19
I logged in purely to congratulate ed14 on the perfect execution and deadpan delivery of his response to "when is jesus back"/ "Easter" joke below. I lol'd. Warranted more acknowledgement. ?.
{Ed014's Note - thanks Jim! ???
1.) 14 Feb 2023 12:21:08
Yes certainly made me chuckle Ed014 mate, very quick ????.
{Ed014's Note - I couldn’t help my self mate! ?♂️?
2.) 14 Feb 2023 13:21:57
It was excellent Ed014 mate ???.
{Ed014's Note - haha thanks mate!
3.) 14 Feb 2023 15:37:36
Made me cross! I`ll get my coat COYG.
{Ed014's Note - you nailed that one! ?♂️
4.) 14 Feb 2023 19:23:21
I'll tell you who makes me cross Norfolk, Lollipop ladies.
{Ed014's Note - ?
5.) 14 Feb 2023 21:18:59
80s pop star Nena has predicted a 2 0 Arsenal win tomorrow night.
We only have to look at Nena 1983 prediction to realise that girl knows a thing or two about the future.
06 Jul 2025 09:44:43
I'm sure I read somewhere that Berta's strategy was to line up multiple deals - partly in case one falls through (sesko vs gyokeres, for example) but also as some kind of leverage against those clubs pushing for higher prices - so they hear we have deals in place for other players and aren't desperate to sign theirs.
08 Jan 2025 14:24:32
Thanks for the reply Ed1. Looks to have been handled quietly and professionally by both sides then. It'd be interesting to know where that feeling was coming from in the club (even though no huge public fan unhappiness apart from grumblings with Kai) , and whether that means the club will be as quietly demanding with Mikel - unless coming from him of course, or the lack of a proven goalscorer seen as the essential ingredient and therefore he's doing as well as the club could hope for.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome. I do wonder if him going has turned up the pressure on Arteta, as he does seem, and the team for that matter, a little off lately.}
26 Jun 2021 15:15:31
That would be the perfect solution for KT cover and youth development! Really hope its true.
09 Sep 2020 10:45:51
5kywalker, just correcting your typo:
Patience to learn, you need.
01 Aug 2020 00:39:09
:) Well, i can't say I watched Liverpool a lot, but I was impressed by coutinho in lots of the games. Barcelona has really shown his deficiencies though, or more kindly, that you don't get anywhere near the most out of his skills when everything isn't set up to play to his strengths. Old Poggles on the other hand seems to have everything, but that includes an ego, and its that which seems key to him as a player. i'm worried that fernandes was exactly what man u needed for poggles to work off and show he's better than.
29 Jul 2025 10:00:45
*typo. I meant Newcastle want Wissa.
16 Jul 2025 12:12:09
Hi Sammy. I think Rushford would be an improvement - when he's on form. Too much for a sub and I'm guessing unwillingto be that as he wants a move to Barcelona. I'd be concerned about him disrupting the team too (don't know how true all the noise form Man U was) .
The Eds said the fee for Ekitike put us off in the past, but his goals/ assets total last season was better than Wirtz and Yamal according to BBC and similar to Isak. Offer from Liverpool reported as £70m so not much more than Noni really.
13 Jul 2025 22:43:04
Gora, if that's the excuse the club used, that's pathetic and I'd support any employee kicking up a fuss about it/ striking. they've been flat out lied to and manipulatd so owe no loyaltyin return. If someone in a position of relevant authority made an agreement, it should hold regardless of whether they leave or not - they were talking on behalf of the club and the player has no reason to think otherwise and its a deliberate deception to try and say otherwise - unless the club representative clearly said otherwise.
Depending on ehat was actually said, it could've actually been a legal contract and if there was some proof, Gyokeres might be able to take legal action about it (unless the Eds know that footballers contracts explicitly state they can't) . All that said, I think it's naive of players to accept a verbal contract though - poor advice from their agents, presuming they were told, and maybe this kind of thing is the reason why players are advised to play hardball with clubs, be less loyal and run down contracts etc. ?
11 Jul 2025 13:52:00
I'm feeling that strength in depth might start being more critical than normal this season - not just for competitions but also for using the full 5 subs every game, and it could make all the difference being able to bring on fresh legs but quality too if other teams can. Uncomfortable (for football generally) that 5 subs is heavily weighted towards teams with money.
11 Jul 2025 13:48:02
I'd happily take him as a long as we get another totally different kind of striker like Gyokeres so we have options. always desperate to get into the box and score, and as others have said he's an Arsenal fan and would likely work even harder than at villa (although his workrate is already great) .