Our season it's looking AWFUL and it hasn't even started, oh my days. Our best players are tear apart. Obviously due to no rest.
You can blame it on the World Cup that of course it's the "main" issue, can blame it on bad luck, but I reckon the main reason is the lack of rotation
So basically nothing new has happened. We are waiting for others to take a step.
I truly expect that the same week the World Cup ends, someone comes or at the very least CLOSE to it. Emphasis on the close
Julian Alvarez
- From my last update, every single point still remains true
- Arteta sees Julian as a major marquee transformational signing
- There are direct fresh contacts between the ownership at Arsenal and Atleti regarding a possible transfer. There is still a gap in the valuation of the Argentine. Story with @LucaBendoni
- Again, respect to every journalist and their work, but I remain adamant that the player is open to a move to North London IF his dream move to Barca fails
- Atleti remain adamant they will not sell to Barca but my understanding is Barca will engage in talks for one final attempt post World Cup.
- A deal remains difficult but it has not deterred Arsenal from trying to position themselves for an opportunity to sign a top tier forward should Atleti sanction a sale.
- Berta is currently in the capital of Madrid with his family. One source said he has also taken the opportunity to meet with Atleti officials directly but I am waiting on further confirmation on this.
Bruno G
- My understanding is club to club talks have NOT taken place except a phone call from Newcastle asking Arsenal about their stance, which didn’t clarify anything between the parties.
- Berta is still wanting Kia to handle all the negotiations until / if a fair valuation can be reached between BOTH parties.
- Newcastle are aiming to secure a fee within the £80-£85m range as a minimum
- Bruno is fully sold on the project and is awaiting his agents and Kia to handle the situation respectfully.
Rogers
- Currently I am not obliged to update on this current file, when I can I will be sure to explain things in detail.
- People at Arsenal maintain he is the top target for the winger / central attacker role
- For now, all I can say is Spurs showed some interest but as of today Morgan’s focus is Arsenal if a deal can be agreed
Others
- I saw reports about the UAE interest in Norgaard, my understanding is that the player wants to stay in London for at least another year if he is able to.
- I also asked contacts at Fenerebace about Jesus who say currently there is no major interest as of TODAY.
- People around the Tzolis deal on both sides expect it to progress soon.
Genuinely Merino is just a ridiculous box threat
One of the best I’ve seen
Aerial ability, box crashing, composure, can strike on either foot
He’s actually got it all 😭
He’s so important for Arsenal
🚨 EXCL: Bruno Guimaraes informs Newcastle United of wish to leave & join Arsenal. #AFC stepping up pursuit - ready to offer deal worth up to £60m at present but no club-to-club contact yet + #NUFC stance still not entertaining bids for 28yo @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/6W3cpcqKKh
@scoutingindoors Your work is amazing man. No need to hear some guys negativity.
The ones that really love the club appreciate people like you. Keep it up!!
🚨 EXCL: Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier after the expiration of his contract at Leeds United.
Arrival of 26-year-old former France U21 intl should free Tommy Setford up to go on loan & gain experience.
For @TheAthleticFC ⬇️
https://t.co/QIWLfGGqN9
Cant sugarcoat it, thats really bad from us. Had the player fully sold on the pathway. Made an initial and expected lower bid and expected Leicester to fold and not go to a tribunal because we wanted a fair price. Everyone involved expected it to get done. Enzo knows Monga / City have come in late and strong.
Arsenal also monitoring Saliba’s back condition and he could potentially need a minor procedure of some sort. Nothing decided yet.