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[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

Summer “Plan”

Feb/March - Spoke to Julian, who was relaxed and open to all options.Also had serious interest in Kenan Yildiz leading up to the summer. Approached Juve, who said absolutely no chance.

Early summer: Worked for months on Morgan Rogers. Mikel’s main target, after Kenan was not for sale. Got Morgan on board and knew we could do it for £85 - 100m but decided to play the field to spin plates. Waited too long, and now the Elliott A. deal dictates the new market price. Villa now want more than £115m. We check in with Barcola, who is also in a similar price range.
The club decide, after weeks of delaying, to finally engage in some talks with Villa, who tell us they want an amount close to the Elliott A. deal. While we delay, Alonso has spoken to Morgan, Behdad has spoken to Nassef, and they wrap up months of our work and delays in 36 hours. We were even offered the chance to match and refused.

We then internally agree that Morgan was not worth that, so we pivot to the market opportunity that was “Vini Jr.” The hierarchy accept this is a generational signing and say, “Let’s do whatever it takes to get him.” They agree personal terms and leave the final decision up to him. He chose Madrid. The club are then deflated but satisfied with their efforts in this particular case.

They then pivot back to Kenan in a desperate attempt to convince Juve with creative deals, such as using Martinelli, but the answer is clear: not for sale.
We have been checking in with Alvarez this whole time, who is fixated on Barça despite being told it will never happen. They realise he is the only “level raiser” left, so push hard for Julian, who doesn’t believe his Barça dream is over.

They check on Gakpo (I’m sure many other names too). N’Diaye’s agent is saying, “Come get me.” They bite on the Fofana offer and consider it to some degree.
In the end, they feel disappointed with the outcome of the whole window. Its been below par for sure.

Personally, I tried to voice my concerns early when I saw patterns during the Morgan saga. I was alarmed because you don’t just become competent overnight after being this “dithery” and hesitant, trying to spin plates. Read the post I quoted.

Side note, but a big side note, because the truth matters : They explored the sale of Myles via Kia to understand his market value. Myles always said he wanted to stay. He is settled now, and the matter is closed.

I am a fan just like you. I also, like you, get excited when MY club promises big things. I think if there is disappointment within the club about the conclusion of the summer, then fans should be entitled to voice their opinions too. Again, your frustrations are justified. Many who know more feel the exact same way.

My argument is PSG signed Doué, who at the time was on the come-up. The market is there for shrewd people to take advantage of. Mikel deserves world-class people around him. Premier League champions, UCL finalists, and we end up with a weaker attack?

Man City rebuilt their whole midfield in one summer and we have not signed a true world class attacker in how many windows? 5 or 6?

It was the summer of Premier League champions, but we didn’t plan nor execute a Champions summer.

I am gutted and very worried we are very short on numbers, but I will always back Mikel and the lads. They give it their all.Mikel, being the person he is, will want to now focus on what’s next, and that is Chelsea.

If anyone at Arsenal is reading this, fans are not crying about a shiny new toy, they back the squad and understand we are in good place but wanted to be in a great place.

[No Context Prem @NoContextEPL]

Tottenham have now lost more league games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium than Arsenal have at the Emirates.

Tottenham moved into their new stadium 13 years after Arsenal did🤯

[chief 🏆 @aliladiere]

Cant believe I have to wait until Monday to watch Tzonaldo

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

Mikel Artera confirms MLS “100%” stays at Arsenal this season.

Finally, put to bed.

[The Different Knock 🏆 @DiffKnock]

I would love Ethan to play every game. Love the player. Love the talent, so much potential.

But the fact is, when it comes down to writing his name down for the XI, I’m not doing it enough and there is a guy 3 years his junior I’m picking over him.

“We don’t sell well enough” yeah because we don’t do enough of these.

Record sale and new benchmark incoming if it’s permanent — buyback/sell-on/first refusal please.

[DailyAFC @DailyAFC]

He deserved this ❤️

[Riccardo’s Calamari @AFCLifer]

@FabrizioRomano @qwahjo_skyface Vini the cuck

[Sash ~ @ltarsenal]

Fairs, the dagger has arrived. It was a fun 2 weeks but we move. Cant fault the club for going big, in this case it was absolutely worth it and we did everything.

Now we need to pivot quickly and find that forward who can walk into the starting 11.

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

🚨 EXCL : Arsenal Football Club have personal terms agreed in principle with Vinicius Junior. Roc Nation will go armed into negotiations with Real Madrid with a monstrous offer from the English Champions…….over to you Vinicius Junior. Story W/ @MrArsenicTM

[lipavertz @lipavertz]

Opening twitter every 5 mins to see if there’s any vini updates

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 EXCL: Arsenal exploring move to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid. #AFC interest early stage + clubs not yet in talks but idea approved at all levels. Much rests on contract process as no breakthrough yet & #RMFC do not want free exit @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/qYdS5vlfE6

[Patrick Timmons @PatrickTimmons1]

Leandro Trossard, it has truly been a pleasure. Wishing you nothing but the very best on your next adventure. Forever Arsenal. 🥲

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 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

[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.

[T @asdasdfdgg]

@paniniboy7 This 100%

[HandofArsenal @HandofArsenal]

Arsenal are officially Premier League Champions. Ive waited 22 years to say that. Thank you Mikel Arteta. Unforgettable’s. What a journey it has been with each and every one of you. Champions of England. Easily one of the best days of my life. We did it ❤️

[now.arsenal @now_arsenaI]

🚨The days after the 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth were probably the worst of the campaign, all the more so because it was before that huge trip to Manchester City that had been weighing over the team for months; the great nemesis that had to be overcome.

A growing problem at that point was not just psychological, though. It was physical. Arsenal’s players looked and felt exhausted.

That was partly because of the schedule, but also Arteta’s own training demands. The Basque’s response to any setback was to work even harder on the training ground. It was an ethic that could be construed as admirable in other circumstances, but not with finely tuned athletes. The effects could be seen in the injury crises endured every April.

So, Eberechi Eze, one of the newer players who was also among the most laid-back, went up to his boss.

In so many words, he told Arteta, we can do this, but we need a bit of space.

The manager listened.

Days off were increased. The intensity of training sessions was lightened. In the week before they claimed the title, he gave them three days off followed by a barbecue.

It all worked out.

[@MiguelDelaney]

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

We did it, together.

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

This belongs to all of us.