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12 Mar 2023 13:08:34
Hi Ed02, hope all is well. Are there any interest from Arsenal in Vitor Rogue?
{Ed002's Note - Vitor Roque (S) PSG, Chelsea and Barcelona will fight for him.}
1.) 12 Mar 2023 14:00:57
Thanks, think he’ll be a bit expensive anyway.
23 Jun 2022 22:08:17
Hi Ed any truth in the rumours we are linked to Mikel Oyarzabal?
{Ed002's Note - I would not have thought so.}
1.) 24 Jun 2022 18:47:04
Thanks and have a good one.
14 Jun 2022 11:23:00
Hi Ed, with talks of Tavares going out on loan and some clubs showing an interest in the player. Has Arsenal shown any interest in Rayan Ait-Nouri?
{Ed002's Note - No but there is interest from elsewhere.}
1.) 14 Jun 2022 12:48:31
Thanks. Have you any idea of the clubs' mindset or specifics that they look for in their recruitment process? Maybe if we have that understanding it would help to tapper our expectations.
{Ed002's Note - I am not going to get in to that level of detail.}
04 Dec 2021 19:35:55
Hi Ed, is Arsenal showing any interest in Darwin Nunez?
{Ed002's Note - Darwin Nunez (S) Benfica don't want to sell Nunez but they have had serious interest from two sides. Manchester City enquired about Darwin Nunez in the summer were told he won't be available before the summer of 2022. Borussia Dortmund are keen. MIlan have a sustained interest and tried to sign him before he moved to Benfica, but significant financial issues mean they will need to sell other assets as they have other players they wish to add as well - and he is the most expensive of their primary Ibrahimovich replacement targets. Barcelona have enquired knowing that signing their preferred option is unlikely, but were told they would have to pay his €150M release clause to sign him. Inter want to replace Alexis Sanchez with Nunez but moving on Sanchez is a serious problem for them. Suarez will leave Atletico in the summer and they might provide the best solution. Brighton has a declared interest but it will go nowhere. Arsenal have shown an interest but are far from attractive option and possibly a step back. Scouts from many sides have been watching a number of Benfica players.}
1.) 04 Dec 2021 23:33:14
Very detailed, thanks.
22 Aug 2021 10:23:53
Ed any truth in the Asensio rumours, is Arsenal interested?
{Ed002's Note - Marco Asensio (RW/LW) Goals have dried up and his representative is working with a third-party agent to find a club willing to pay something like €40M for the player. The third party has said that the player ideally wants a club in the Champions League but the discussions he has had have been with Leicester City and Leeds so far and admits knocking on the door of other PL clubs including Arsenal. Real Madrid may be open to using him in a part exchange deal of some type.}
1.) 22 Aug 2021 14:43:32
ðŸ‘🾠Nice one.
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05 Dec 2023 15:45:49
Hi Gunners, hope everyone is good, including he Ed's.
Season's greetings and happy holidays in advance.
I know every game is different but I really don't think there is any team like us this season. You can call it early days, fair enough, but I see staying power not just flare.
I know clubs and managers don't really like the January transfer window but it provides another opportunity for us to consolidate . I am open to losing one or two players in order to build back better.
I would like give props to Rice and Gabriel because their commitment is rock solid.
I don't want to count the chickens before they hatch or talk about green shoots and it's not yet spring but I rather be proactive than reactive.
1.) 05 Dec 2023 16:14:07
Yard theirs a little club at the other end of the seven sisters that likes to count chickens on beach balls.
2.) 05 Dec 2023 18:11:43
Hello Yard mate.
We are definitely more mentally tougher. Like tonight's game against Luton I think it will be tight and scrappy as teams are wary of our ability to counter with the pace we have, but because our goalscoring threat comes from a number of players we will get the 3pts.
Hello Mal hope the ribs are improving ?.
07 Sep 2023 13:41:47
Good to Fabio getting some praise in the last couple of games.
As I said before he's my player outside the starting eleven to watch. He seems more comfortable on the left.
1.) 08 Sep 2023 00:11:59
He's grown in preseason. Some players look like they need the gym work. I think Havertz should be trying to add muscle as well.
2.) 08 Sep 2023 23:05:57
Apparently he lives on a diet of sweets. Not even joking.
18 Aug 2023 19:25:33
Word out to Theo Walcott who has retired from professional football. He was excited at times for us.
10 Aug 2023 13:32:03
Ok it's only a couple of days away now.
We have talked a little about where we believe The Arsenal will finish. Now, let us know which first team player you're most looking forward to see how he gets on over the whole season as well as your player from the bench.
The first team player I am looking forward to how well he do is Declan Rice. Although I believe he's not yet of the fitness level as the others I think he could prove massive for us especially in the second half of the season.
From the bench I'm looking forward to see Fabio Vieira (a little beauty he is! ) step up to level expected for his worth. Somehow he reminds me of Santi Carzola.
Also expecting to see Saka climb another level.
1.) 10 Aug 2023 13:57:20
Same as you Yard mate, Declan.
I posted here on Sunday that there is a good footballer inside Fabio somewhere.
Pretty competitive quality across the squad. Cannot remember when I have looked forward to a season with so much anticipation and a genuine belief that we can be title winners.
2.) 10 Aug 2023 14:39:52
I'm really looking forward to seeing how Smith-Rowe shapes up.
He seems to be about 2ft taller than last season. ?.
3.) 10 Aug 2023 15:18:46
Think Trossard for me (and Smith rowe) with both having a pre-season with us, really looking forward to (and hoping) they can progress even further. Oh. and Timber.
4.) 10 Aug 2023 16:51:30
Saka for me, I think he is one of if not the most exciting players in the prem right now, but I am also interested in seeing how he copes with another season of being the main threat.
Off the bench, I would say Smith Rowe, I really do think this is a big big season for him, he has a lot of fans' admiration, and seems he was playing in pain, but I think he really has to cement his place in the squad this season otherwise I can see him moving on or being forgotten about.
5.) 10 Aug 2023 16:53:05
It's ESR for me. Really hope he can kick on this year as think he's class and of course one of our own.
6.) 10 Aug 2023 17:37:31
Hampshire, I remember your predictions from this time last year being absolutely bang on!
"3.) 12 Aug 2022
12 Aug 2022 10:36:10
3rd with a serious push for the top 2.
I think we were closer than people give us credit for last season and bar a bit of experience (player and manager) and a top striker I believe we would have chased down Chelsea.
The squad is not only improved but also a year older with a full pre-season together, and I am sure Arteta will have grown from the experience last year.
the palace performance was OK but there were not many great performances from any team in the league really, clean sheet, 2 big saves from the keeper (and some silly distribution) , and a win at a ground that was the toughest for the top 6 last season.
I'm, not as convinced as most with Tottenham's business, the biggest threat from them this season is the manager who is top top draw.
Chelsea I believe will struggle, I think they were lucky last season and the rest are not good enough.
COYG!
HampshireGunner"
What a call all that was! I'm coming to you for all my lottery numbers! ?.
7.) 10 Aug 2023 21:58:33
Wow that's an impressive prediction from Hampshire, Eden.
What your predictions for this season Hampshire?
8.) 10 Aug 2023 23:55:47
I have a Chelsea and Tottenham colleague running scared this season after they had to pay up. Having told The Arsenal will finish above them. I was that confident ?.
Arteta Build Back Arsenal!
23 Apr 2023 14:20:52
What a pass from Joe Willock to send Newcastle 4-0 up scalpping.
1.) 23 Apr 2023 14:46:00
They've got all the time in the world in midfield. Spurs are non existent.
2.) 24 Apr 2023 00:56:50
Spurs exist not, they are merely an affliction of the mind.
22 Aug 2023 20:32:49
I think he lacks determination, drive and the mindset to be a top player or it's just laziness as you say. There are people like that amongst us everyday people. Like some folks having adult children at home well in their 30s not even wanting to work. Later they wish they could roll back the years. He's 29 now I believe with the youthful years behind of his career behind him. Must be realising he has no where to go with no one wanting him.
Not sure about the money part someone slap a big price tag on him, which comes hand in hand with a huge salary.
All speculation! ?.
16 Jul 2023 21:11:10
I think Michael Olise from Palace wouldn’t be a bad call as a Saka cover tbh.
06 Jul 2023 13:34:23
Reports are he's coming in predominately for the RB position. RB, CB doesn't matter the overall objective is the club and qtr final has to be the least for us, but I'm sure we're all hoping for more.
28 Jun 2023 20:54:29
Come on 14, didn't you hear "Man City don't want to be in a bidding war with Arsenal" ?
Think we'll have a massive influence.
Arteta Build Back Arsenal!
{Ed014's Note - who said that, I don’t believe a word of it! ?
14 Jun 2023 23:26:46
Easy 10m ?.
21 Dec 2023 18:34:50
I’m with you on that 25 I believe Ivan Toney would offer so much more. I’m only a fan not a manager or pundit so I can risk it and say we would win the league with him. I know I’ve been saying it for over a year now but he has everything.
First, I don’t see any shaky nerves in him. He seems to have room for improvement yet he can play wide, as well. Also, one of the best at penalties have a good free kick in him and the type player who not phased by others.
I see it as such a win win Jesus can rotate with him and Saka and still get lots of game time, maybe until we get Olise from Palace, hopefully.
21 Dec 2023 18:16:04
Definitely a bit of mind especially at the time he chooses to say it. They have increased the numbers in the stadium so he have waited to see if that is having an impact on the atmosphere. He hardly touched on the game they just played albeit a bit one sided but you won 5-1 so fan’s impact didn’t affect them negatively.
12 Dec 2023 17:43:49
Nice write up Iceman.
Not sure what the table will look like come the transfer window but I feel again as last season if we buy Ivan Toney in January we will win the league.
Not just the ability that he will bring but his mentality will be massive. I believe no one else in the team have the mindset he has except for Rice. With him coming in it can allow for more flexibility on the right where Jesus can rotate with Saka if that's what MA decides.
Jesus would offer a different option being right footed and better able to keep the ball. Such a move could help Saka to work harder on developing his right foot to take him to another level.
Having Partey back until at least the summer would be an added bonus.
Weren't particularly impressed by Villa either. And the way Tottenham setup I don't think their manager respect the league enough so will win and lose frequently. Man City may continue to look lacklustre at times, which leaves Liverpool who will always have a chance because they are top heavy with strikers.
The Arsenal.
06 Dec 2023 18:54:58
If we win it Stephen it won’t be snowing ❄️ or cold ?there might be a little chill in the air but most likely it will be hot ?.
05 Dec 2023 23:33:34
You have to make your own luck G62 you don’t get luck by being positive but I know where you’re coming from I believe it started a couple of seasons ago when the young gunners turned up at Chelsea and got us the three points.