Hmmm…
More likely to go to Arsenal than Barca.
Less than 50% likelihood Julián Alvarez stays at Atleti.
I think we could be in for a VERY interesting few days to finish the transfer market, especially after the scenes in Madrid on the weekend.
It was untenable with the fans.
Martinelli & Al Hilal are closing in on reaching an agreement over personal terms. Fee in the region of €60m.
Arsenal had bought Martinelli from Ituano who are expected to receive 15~20% on any profit made. Story W/@LucaBendoni
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( @jamesbenge ) - موثوق
الهلال يعرض على مارتينيلي راتبًا سنويًا بقيمة 20 مليون يورو + المكافآت مع تقدم إيجابي في المفاوضات مع أرسنال.
وتشير المصادر إلى أن 8 ملايين يورو فقط تفصل الناديين عن الاتفاق
كما يتفاوض أرسنال على إضافة بند نسبة من البيع المستقبلي.
🚨 BREAKING from @SamiMokbel_BBC:
There has been a slight softening of Alvarez's stance in recent days, although not enough yet to get anyone at Arsenal excited. 🇦🇷
But should he change his mind in the final days of the window, then the Gunners are poised to get a deal done. 🤝
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( @SamiMokbel_BBC ) - موثوق
أرتيتا يدرك تمامًا أن ألفاريز، إذا انضم إلى أرسنال هذا الصيف، فسيكون ذلك فقط لأن وجهته المفضلة لم تكن ممكنة.
ومع ذلك، أرتيتا لا يرى مشكلة في هذا السيناريو، ويعتقد أن ألفاريز سيندمج في النهاية ويلتزم بالكامل بمشروع أرسنال.
🚨 @SamJDean:
It is possible that Arsenal do NOT sign another attacker this window. 🤯
Arsenal will not buy an expensive forward for the sake of it. It needs to be the right player at the right price. Arsenal have shown on many occasions in recent years that they would rather buy no one at all than invest in a player they are not convinced about. 📍
Sources say Arsenal are willing to surpass the club-record £105 million ($143m) fee paid to West Ham for Declan Rice in 2023 in order to sign Julián Álvarez. Atlético may want as much as €150m if they were to soften their stance. [@JamesOlley]
🚨 @SamiMokbel_BBC:
Mateu Alemany was in London last week, where he is understood to have met with Arsenal counterparts - and made clear his side would seek a fee of £128m. ⚡️
Arsenal are confident they can finance any deal and quickly finalise a transfer - if Julian says yes. 🤝
🚨 @sachatavolieri:
Al Hilal are now closing on the deal to sign Gabriel Martinelli. 🇧🇷
The player is expected in Riyadh within the next 48 hours to complete the operation. 🤝
The transfer fee is estimated at €60m, while Martinelli will earn €12m per year. 📍
🚨 Arsenal have placed Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21) on their attacker shortlist & are monitoring his situation closely. Arsenal are aware they would need to offer his €70m asking price to have any hope of swaying Lille to sell before the transfer window closes. 🕵️♂️🇧🇪 [@sebnonda]
As I kept digging on Tzolis, one of the things that revealed itself was some subtle but unmistakable swagger/ego of a star. I first noticed it at Fortuna, where their sporting director said he was "a bit of a rascal, with a mischievous streak." He's not lacking for self-belief.
🚨| @HandofArsenal via Roundtable
- Is there a player currently in the squad whose role this season you think fans are significantly underestimating?
@HandofArsenal : What I can say is both Konsa and Bruno made it clear to their clubs they wanted to play for ARTETA. Mikel was vital in both transfers and I do think both add needed squad depth and quality.
https://t.co/Z7RCeYNsev
Arsenal have added Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo on their shortlist and are following his situation very closely. Arsenal are attracted by the explosive qualities of the former player of La Gantoise, the Gunners remain on the lookout for an opening from Lille. [@sebnonda]