Bruno Guimarães
I must stress this update is as things stand as of today.
From what I understand Arsenal believe Bruno G is the most feasible and value for money midfield target currently on their list of targets. The players camp are open to a move despite the new house shenanigans.
No formal approach has been made but the rumour mill in the agent world is that Man City and Arsenal will go head to head for him. City dont want a repeat of the Rice saga so will try to move quick if they decide he is the number one target.
A lot of external factors will determine this deal too including Pep’s long term future.
Until any formal approach is made, it’s all groundwork and opinions.
@FabrizioRomano This is so mad and disrespectful. They r doing this deliberately to disrespect Atletico... You never see players or club management from other clubs do this at this level...
@afcstuff@JacobsBen We should loan him to another PL club like Brighton or Bournemouth... We should keep him for another season and see how he performs in PL on Loan. If he thinks he will get more game time at any Top Club he is making a mistake.
I love Viktor Gyökeres too much and I don’t know how to feel about the potential swap deal with Julian Alvarez.
But 8 goals in La Liga during an entire season for Atlético Madrid is not inspiring so much confidence in me.
The idea of what he can do is starting to be bigger than what he actually does.
@HandofArsenal Alvarez is Maybe a better false 9 bt nt a better Goal scorer than Gyokeres. Nxt season if Gyokeres doesn't score 20 PL Goals maybe we look for another Striker. Right now LW should be the priority. I m not saying I don't want Alvarez at Arsenal but not at the expense of Gyokeres
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!
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🚨 Absolute madness in the US right now as the Uruguay national team gets pulled to the side of the road and treated like straight-up suspects.
They literally just landed for the World Cup and security is already ripping their luggage open on the tarmac with sniffer dogs everywhere
Qatar and Russia hosted without this level of paranoia but the "land of the free" is handing out pure humiliation to Global South athletes before a single match is even played, the double standards are screaming.