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Data Analysts/ Virtual Assistant/ Arsenal Fan

[Gabi Wall @gabi_wall6]

Some of these clubs are too dumb. You want to keep Alex Scott to achieve what exactly? Same thing Everton did with Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka and eventually got nothing for them while remaining a mid table team.

Know your place. Sell when the ovation is loudest and replace with a cheaper player. Brighton understands this better than most of these small clubs.

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

Selling Leo was the first step. Cult Hero.

Opens up a clear slot at LW. Both Rogers and Barcola files are being worked on simultaneously.

Still no official club to club talks but both players very open to a move. Classic Berta.

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

Important to ensure discussions are not labelled as crash outs. I dont have the privilege of recording a video so Im just going to explain my fair and honest thoughts thus far.

Fans are not angry at Monga going to City its more so the laid back approach of trying to outsmart a market where money talks.

Losing out on a talent who badly wanted Arsenal over £3/4 million is not being “disciplined”its just dithering and stubbornness. He would have gone on loan, a club would have covered his wages and you could have flipped for profit but Andrea took too long and City should have never even had a chance. Its just the truth.

Not paying ungodly amounts to Tonali’s agents is fair and the same can be said about his wages and £100m fee. I find it hard to believe fans would have been angry at signing Fernandes for £85m if that who YOU really want. The market has shifted and we need adapt. Lowballing Newcastle for a midfielder who improves us massively is just a piss take. Make a serious offer and get it done if HE is the ONE. That is what fans are saying.

Villa have told us £130m for Morgan. If YOU believe that is way too much, make a FAIR offer and lets see how they react. Barcola is not any cheaper so just make your mind up.

Rice, Saliba, Timber and Saka are struggling and we need to ensure they are taken care of while having adequate cover to begin our title defence.

Mikel always calls for fair critique and as a fan its fair to express concerns. I personally dont need transfer dopamine but im just asking to move correct and that is based on information I have. Im sure the club will make moves, lets get a move on.

We are Premier League Champions, move like it.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🔴⚪️ Arsenal are discussing internally to return with new bid for Bruno Guimarães after £55m immediately rejected.

Newcastle mantain their stance with player’s camp and #AFC, no plans to sell the Brazilian. 🇧🇷

🎥➕ https://t.co/XY0RcXbWc0

[Sami Mokbel @SamiMokbel_BBC]

Arsenal remain in discussions over potential swoop for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes with fresh offer set to arrive. Arsenal also explored move for Sandro Tonali. https://t.co/aL2faYOkTm

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

To clarify, the intermediaries have spoke to Newcastle. A verbal offer was made using this mechanism for exploratory reasons.

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

As far as I am aware this is what has been going on. Arsenal were interested in Fernandes / Tonali / Pablo Barrios (exclusive). When Tonali was offered to us at the end of January, it peaked everyone's interest at the club. Berta kept in contact as did City. It became clear the deal was not feasible due to Newcastle wanting £85m or even more. To further add, the agent fees are incroyable. Barrios was not available for several reasons. Fernandes is heavily involved with Jorge Mendes and it became quickly apparent that there would be a bidding war at a minimum of £85m. It has now even been stated, 'whoever pays the most can have him'.

Berta then made contact multiple times to explore the situation of Alex Scott, the interest is real and there was a feeling a potential bargain could be secured around £65m. Bournemouth began to panic while Alex Scott was out in the USA with the England pre camp and want to rush to secure a renewal for Scott with a possible release clause. Their stance currently is he is not for sale at any price.

Is it becoming apparent we have approximated budget for the midfielder? (Investing in other areas)

As for Bruno G let me clarify… Berta made contact with his camp via Kia. A loose offer below £60m was floated to Newcastle via these middle men to understand their appetite for any deal. Newcastle say he is not for sale. Kia being involved is something you must keep an eye on for reasons every Arsenal fan should be aware of. When an offer is serious, it is officially submitted to the club hence me saying Newcastle have had no contact yet from Arsenal as of 9am. Newcastle will not lose both of their midfielders, so maybe Berta tried a cheeky offer before the Tonali deal has gone through. Until a serious offer is presented or our budget changes, we wait.

Arsenal have contacted the likes of Bouaddi / Kone and others I don’t want to discuss yet but no one else is providing these step by step updates and its incredibly exhausting. Personally think Bouaddi or Bruno would be incredible.

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Arsenal made verbal offer to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United. #AFC proposal through intermediaries below £60m - rejected + #NUFC insist sale of 28yo #Brazil int’l midfielder will not be entertained. W/ @gunnerblog @ChrisDHWaugh @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/EAsKXjwYCW

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

Kia Joorabchian is heavily involved in all the noise you hear about Bruno G.

Newcastle are yet to receive any contact from Arsenal.

If the player pushes and we make a serious offer, I will update. Until then just chill out.

[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

Arsenal have had contact with Bruno Guimarães’ camp. A similar exploratory approach to one Manchester United made before the window opened.

No contact with Newcastle as of Thursday evening, nor do #NUFC wish to sell.

#AFC also one of the clubs considering Alex Scott, along with Manchester United and Spurs. Latter could advance if they fail to land Mateus Fernandes/Sandro Tonali.

Ayyoub Bouaddi also on Arsenal’s list as they assess several midfield options.

And #AFC made contact with Sandro Tonali in January.

Andrea Berta content to explore different options before deciding on any bids.🔴

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

To clarify, Piero Hincapié signed for Arsenal on a loan with a buy option. During summer talks, it was all pre-agreed he WILL become an Arsenal player upon the completion of the loan. Personal terms were agreed on a 5 year permanent deal.

He is and was always a Arsenal player 👌🏽

[Simon Collings @sr_collings]

Arsenal have activated the option to make Piero Hincapie's loan from Bayer Leverkusen permanent from July 1.

Fee is about €40m and contract will run until June 2031.

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Hincapie's here to stay 🇪🇨

The club is delighted to announce that Piero has signed a permanent deal at The Arsenal 👊

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

Julian Alvarez Update

If you remember, I stated there was another attacker I chose to keep anonymous. That player was indeed Julian Alvarez. The reason I said it was sensitive was because one of our players (Gyökeres) was potentially involved but let me just provide the facts for Arsenal fans. To my understanding the following statements are 100% factual.

• The players dream is Barca (personal terms agreed already)
• Barca have always wanted Julian to go public with his desire to force Atleti's position
• Atleti are adamant they will not to sell to Barca and would rather sell abroad but it wont stop Barca from trying
• PSG to my understanding left the race due to Campos / Enrique not wanting a player who doesn’t absolutely prioritise them but I wont be shocked if they return due to the players quality
• Julian has been a target for Arsenal since last summer
• After our group stage game Arteta made it clear we must atleast be in the race for the Argentine
• I can 100% confirm Atleti have interest in Viktor Gyökeres
• Andrea Berta has maintained contacts with the camp since last summer and has explored 'different structures & mechanisms' to bring Julian Alvarez to North London in the recent months…
• Reports about 'the English weather' being a reason Julian and his family would not return to England are absolutely false.
• The player would be very open to joining Arsenal and has directly told us should his dream to Barca become impossible
• Arsenal are yet to officially formalise their interest but Atleti are well aware of our interest.

The situation is chaotic but my role is to provide the absolute facts to the best of my knowledge in real time not predict the future. Its difficult enough tracking Berta and his 1000 spinning plates technique, its even harder when he silently speaks to ex-colleagues at Atleti with whom he has a lot of trust with but I have presented the facts. Genuinely feel a lot of relief talking about this all as its been exhausting to track for 14 months. I need to sleep now as I have been awake all night contacting sources 😂

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

Jeremy Monga is now expected to sign for Arsenal Football Club.

Story with @scoutingindoors

Been a pleasure working together champ.

[Alex Goldberg @GoldbergCFC]

As I’ve said for over a month now, Morgan Rogers is almost certainly headed to Arsenal. Chelsea can have all the interest they like but the player has agreed to join Arsenal. And didn’t even need this “convincing from Declan Rice” like it’s been reported.

Up to the clubs now.

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

🚨EXCL : Arsenal will officially open talks with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers in the coming weeks. There is a real willingness from the English Champions to get a deal done at a reasonable price. Fee will be the key. Personal terms are no issue at all.

[Adedipe Elizabeth @Arsenalbabyyy]

Arsenal will win the EPL,FA cup and Champions League next season.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🔴⚪️ EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal sent official bid to Leicester City to get Jeremy Monga deal done.

16 year old winger keen on joining #AFC and deal moving quickly now with optimism to sign #LCFC talent, seen as huge prospect for the future.

⏳⌛️

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

Morgan Rogers Update

• Morgan Rogers has given preference to joining the English champions. Other clubs are still actively in the race but acknowledge the player's current preference.

• Morgan Rogers has respectfully communicated his desire to leave to senior figures at Villa (significant).

• Personal terms have been explored and are not a hindrance at all.

• Morgan Rogers is sold on the Mikel Arteta project and plan for him.

• Morgan Rogers was on the shortlist of attacking reinforcements Arsenal discussed last summer.

• My understanding is that Villa and Arsenal are in contact through unofficial channels regarding any potential deal. Remember my words: the fee is key to this deal. The player is fully on board.

• Andrea Berta has asked to be kept fully informed about any other club making a move for Morgan. If Arsenal do make a move, there will be another update.

Chelsea, in particular, have been pleading with Morgan to showcase their plan for him, but as of today, the response is "Arsenal." Manchester United have also explored the situation of Morgan, with Carrick being a big fan.

Bradley Barcola and one other player are also of interest to Arsenal. Details on that in due time.

Arsenal are also in direct contact with multiple midfielders, as recently as a few days ago. The likes of Bouaddi, Scott, Kone, Larsson, and two others. As I mentioned yesterday, we are yet to make contact with any club officially while Berta explores personal terms with all of them. One of these players is convinced he is joining Arsenal. It's important to remember that Livramento also felt the same way, but it highlights how strong the conversations are.

Arsenal are also monitoring the Madrid midfielder situation. Tonali was offered to us in January; talks have never surpassed personal terms as of today. These clubs are using Elliot Anderson's deal as a market scale. Newcastle want crazy money, as do Palace for Wharton.

Personally, I hope its Ayyoub Bouaddi we accelerate a move for!

Taking a very short holiday. I'll be back!

HandofArsenal

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