@David_Ornstein on Arsenal's immense financial growth under KSE ownership and how their surging revenues have crossed a record £300 million in TV money alone 😳👀:
"The 300 million pound mark for television money, which has never been done, so this is fantastic. The revenues are going through the roof at Arsenal.
It's a period of milk and honey, if you like. That wasn't always the case. They were a team who was struggling post-Emirates Stadium move.
They posted profits, but that was because they were selling a lot of their best players. They weren't competing.
They went, I think it was something like 15 or more years of making profits. In the last seven years, and it will probably be eight now, they're going to post a loss.
But that's because the Kroenkes, KSE, the ownership, have backed Mikel Arteta in the market. They've invested very heavily.
They've even put their own money in, which everybody was asking for. They wanted success now, and it's come. It's been vindicated."
Josh Kroenke on the West Ham equaliser: “I was on my hands and knees in my living room. I just kept saying to myself, ‘I thought he held his hand’. It was a moment where I think every Arsenal supporter worldwide held their breath.”
But when Max Dowman became the youngest Premier League goalscorer against Everton, the emotions were very different.
Josh: “We had just adopted a puppy. So when Max went on his run, I scared the hell out of the puppy by jumping up and yelling at the television. That dog peed on the floor right there next to me!”
When Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0, Kroenke was in the directors’ box. He flew back to the U.S. the next morning, landing just as Bournemouth scored against Manchester City to put Arsenal within touching distance of the title.
“My first phone call was to my dad, my second was to Mikel (Arteta). I figured he wouldn’t answer right away because he was probably doing exactly what I was doing at that moment, which was celebrating and crying with your loved ones. But a few minutes later, he called me back, and we had a great moment.”
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has sadly passed away, aged 48, following a traffic accident.
Our thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends. RIP. 🖤
🚨 BREAKING! - Process to renew Mikel Arteta’s contract at Arsenal underway and to recommence in the summer. Early optimism over positive outcome.
[@SamiMokbel_BBC]
🚨 Arsenal are expected to listen to offers for Myles Lewis-Skelly & Ethan Nwaneri. Sources indicate they would look to recoup a minimum combined £100m for the pair & their sales would be ‘pure profit’ - a scenario that provides clear financial attraction. [@SamiMokbel_BBC]
Eberechi Eze on Dowman: “He is a special, special player. To be able to play in these types of conditions & do so well on the ball & dribble the way he has, showed he is a special talent. We are all trying to support & help him to grow, improve & fulfil his potential.” [Standard]
🚨🔴 Arsenal is the top Premier League choice for Sandro Tonali, though the player is strongly considering a return to Serie A due to homesickness and family reasons 😳✅
(@DiMarzio)
🚨🔴 Speaking at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, Brentford owner Matthew Benham revealed that Brentford missed out on signing Arsenal star Eberechi Eze for £4m and Omar Marmoush for free in recent years 😳:
"There's always going to be ones you regret."I was saying before that we could have signed Eze for £4m I think in 2019.
We could also have signed Marmoush on a free about three years ago."
The 2025/26 campaign is the first season in history where two English clubs, Arsenal and Manchester City, will still be competing for the quadruple in March.
🚨 Confirmed: Arsenal’s second goal against Leeds United, initially given as a Karl Darlow own goal, has now been awarded to Noni Madueke by the Premier League’s Goal Accreditation Panel. ✅
🚨Six Premier League clubs tried to sign Ethan Nwaneri this month, as well as three Italian clubs and three German clubs.
Some wanted a loan deal with an option to buy which Arsenal refused immediately.
Mikel Arteta repeatedly insisted that Nwaneri’s future is at the Emirates.
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🚨🟣🔵 Harvey Elliott travelled with Aston Villa squad as he’s part of the team for Sunday game.
Unused since October, Elliott didn’t open doors to MLS move so far despite Charlotte FC approaches.
🚨💣 BREAKING: Marc Guehi to Manchester City, HERE WE GO! 💙
Official proposal accepted by Crystal Palace right now — understand fee will be around £20m.
Guehi has ACCEPTED move to #MCFC.
Exclusive story, now confirmed. 🧨
🚨🔴⚪️ Atlético Madrid agree deal to sign 18 year old Hugo Humanes from Inter youth team for their Academy.
Former Real Madrid’s Academy talent will join Atléti from Inter with immediate effect.
🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona are prepared to get new deal done for Gavi as soon as he returns on the pitch, as reported two weeks ago.
“I can confirm that Gavi’s contract will also be extended”, Joan Laporta has confirmed.
West Ham confirm Jarrod Bowen has been appointed captain for the 2024/25 season.⚒️
🗣️ Bowen: "I always wanted to be captain but I never knew if and when the opportunity would come along. I think every player wants to be a leader, and get the respect in the dressing room."
🔵🔴 EXCLUSIVE: Barça reach agreement with Dani Olmo on contract until June 2030 and send new official bid!
Details of the new proposal sent to RB Leipzig.
◉ €55m guaranteed.
◉ €4m easy add-ons.
◉ €3m difficult add-ons.
Olmo agree six year deal, he strongly wants Barça.