Simi le Gooner

Arsenal Fan/Filmmaker

[Simi le Gooner @simpson_simi]

According to the Italian outlet ilmessaggeroit, Arsenal has submitted an offer for €55million for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Will Granit Xhaka be sold to an Italian club this summer? #Transfers #AFC

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@moonblossozg0x me too;)

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@Szn_Freshy @now_arsenaI yeah we are, and wot??

[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.

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@iWateba EXACTLY

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I EFFING HATE LIVERPOOL!🤬 #BURLIV #COYG

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Cristhian Mosquera! WHAT A PLAYER! MAN OF THE MATCH PERFORMANCE! WHO DISAGREES?? #ARSFOR

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@Mayorstilldey4u @FabrizioRomano But your mother did??

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SHAME OON LIVERPOOL FC🤬 #LIVBOU #KickItOut
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo subjected to alleged racist comment in Premier League opener. #LIVBOU #KickItOut

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Why did Granit Xhaka decide not to play European football?

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Eberechi Eze Current State of Play

- His future was linked to Ethan’s hence my statement “until a formal approach is made, proceed with caution”

- Since the talks / glowing references from Arsenal players Arteta is obsessed and directly communicated this to the board.

- My understanding is personal terms have never been an issue. Once source said, he would sign a 5 year deal tomorrow.

- Furthermore, I also understand he has told Chelsea and Bayern his preference is Arsenal but how long can a player wait?

- Informal dialogue has taken place with Palace but nothing further as of today.

- Arsenal will focus on sales and hopefully the sale of Trossard opens the door?

The hope is Andrea makes sales and picks up the phone to Steve Parish. If anything develops further I will be sure to update you.

It is well known in the industry Parish is honourable and straight forward. He would use the money to re-invest into Selhurst Park and other club matters. There is a deal there to be done.

That is all I have on Eze specifically.

Let me be clear… WE HAVE TO SIGN EZE.

We cant go into the season short again.

The fans are not asking for €200m signings like Yamal or Mbappe.. they are asking for a Hale End boy who directly fits a massive hole in our squad.

The facts laid bare.

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GET HIM NOW! #AFC

[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

Arsenal’s focus after Viktor Gyökeres is formalised is finding an attacking midfielder.

Eberechi Eze talks will continue this week with #AFC set to make a formal approach to Crystal Palace.

#AFC want to understand if a deal is possible away from Eze’s release clause.🦅

[Simi le Gooner @simpson_simi]

Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera has agreed personal terms with Arsenal, with a move to the Premier League club getting closer.
How are you rating Arsenal's transfer window so far?
#AFC #Transfers

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IT'S ON!!
Arsenal close to finalising Gyokeres deal! #AFC #Transfers

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@JHRSolano_ according @JacobsBen

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Arsenal are expected to make a final bid for Viktor Gyökeres making him the chosen no.9 for the gunners.
What else signing are required? #AFC #Transfers

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@livescore HELL YEAH!

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@AFTVMedia HELL YEAH!

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Have Arsenal target Rodrygo played is last game for Real Madrid? The Brazilian international was an unused sub as Real Madrid was knock out of the FIFA Club World Cup by PSG. #AFC #Transfers