Arsenal rumours 3

27 Jan 2024 09:08:54
Morning Edoo2

Any news in transfers in or out?

Have a good weekend.

{Ed002's Note - Fabio Vieira (AM) Marseille and Monaco have discussed a loan with Arsenal.}

28 Jan 2024 00:00:08
Has he fallen out of favour at arsenal. Ever since he got that stupid red card we've not seen him.

28 Jan 2024 10:16:07
He had groin surgery at the end or November.

28 Jan 2024 19:38:05
Think he's further away from the first team than his competitors - ESR and Havertz particularly - so this could be a good move for everyone.

23 Jan 2024 21:34:17
Rumours surrounding Zubimendi seem to be getting a little warmer. I can't see us managing to ship enough out to bring him in, but what do I know? Phillips to West Ham is good business for them, did we have any passing interest? I always rated him myself. Best HB.

{Ed002's Note - Martin Zubimendi (CM/DM) Barcelona may still look to an offer although they are looking at preferred options first and would likely want to include a player in any deal. Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have sent scouts with Arsenal declaring an interest with his club. Real Sociedad may look to refusing a transfer unless his buy out clause is met in full. A Wildcard would be Bayern Munich. One for the summer not January.

Arsenal had no interest in Kalvin Phillips.}

24 Jan 2024 13:49:51
Good afternoon Ed, is his release clause in the region of 50m? Thank you.

{Ed002's Note - €60M in a single payment.}

24 Jan 2024 15:00:00
Cheers, Ed. Thanks for the update . Best, HB.

24 Jan 2024 07:35:04
Stadium tours are closing 2 hours early today due to an 'internal club event'.

Possible contract extension? Raya being announced as permanant maybe? Could it even be a surprise new signing?

Very much doubt it's the latter but we will see. Could be nothing! 🔴⚪.

23 Jan 2024 15:37:54
Ed002 Osimhen saying he has already made up his mind on his next move in the summer, any chance it is us or with everything i'm reading and hearing it looks like its chelsea.

{Ed002's Note - I don't know what he has said but I am not aware of Arsenal making approach to Napoli by Arsenal.}

12 Jan 2024 09:24:19
Morning Ed,

Is there any truth in reports that Arsenal have Isak as one of their top targets? If so, assuming it would be the summer and the fee would be 80m plus?

Thank you Ed.

{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware and Newcastle will not be looking to sell.}

13 Jan 2024 14:25:00
Heard that myself this morning but i hope not - no thanks.

17 Jan 2024 22:58:16
Hi Ed002, Are Arsenal looking to get Benzema on a loan?

{Ed002's Note - Benzema is being offered around but his club could block any move.}

11 Jan 2024 09:13:11
Morning Ed002,

Are Arsenal in for Borja Mayoral?

{Ed002's Note - Another of several strikers they have been scouting.

Borja Mayora (S) Attracting attention from London with Fulham, Arsenal and West Ham declaring an interest after sending scouts.}

11 Jan 2024 15:42:04
Feels like a Lucas Perez kind of signing if it happens.

12 Jan 2024 00:28:28
Totally forgot about Perez HG! What a strange signing that turned out to be.

12 Jan 2024 12:33:08
Wenger done a lot of strange signings towards the end.

16 Jan 2024 17:04:37
I remember all the excitement and crazy predictions about Perez when we signed him, despite the fact none of us had a clue who he was 😊😊😊😊😊.

10 Jan 2024 23:26:15
You won't believe what I've heard "actually read". The unexpected rumourbof all

KARIM BEMZEMA
His name had To be dropped. 😂😂😂.

16 Jan 2024 17:06:53
Wow if it actually happened then it might be worth taking another look at tha prediction about the world ending in 2011 Mo 😊.

10 Jan 2024 10:44:31
Any truth in us activating friimpong realise clause in the summer.

{Ed002's Note - Jeremie Frimpong (RB/RWB/RM/LB) Bayer Leverkusen would not be open to offers in January unless someone is offering close to €50M. Being versatile has made him attractive to Chelsea and Arsenal who will likely now have him as first choice after losing out on another. 10 years at Manchester City might be against a move to Manchester United, but they have looked. Agent is offering him around major European sides including Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Aston Villa may provide a wilcard option.}

11 Jan 2024 07:51:57
Thanks ed for you're reply and knowledge as always.

10 Jan 2024 10:06:04
Hi Ed002, Are Arsenal interested in Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna?
Any insights would be helpful!

Cheers!

{Ed002's Note - Joshua Zirkzee (S) Manchester United had a third-party scout watch him in a game against Roma in December. Milan has declared an interest knowing Giroud is coming to the end of his contract buyt don't know if Zirkee will match his goal tally. Bayern Munich have an option to buy the player back but will likely not be interested in following up on it.}

08 Jan 2024 14:33:24
Apparently arsenal are in serious talks with Everton over onana,

08 Jan 2024 15:44:55
I read this too Dublin. Whilst I like Onana, I would prefer someone who can put a simple ball in the back of the net.

08 Jan 2024 20:55:10
Maybe we're after both Onana and a striker? The Onana links make sense, Partey being missing all season has been a big blow.

I wonder whether we're after an older, less fancied striker who can still score to plug the gaps, then going big in the summer.

09 Jan 2024 11:33:13
i read Onana is in talks with Utd.

10 Jan 2024 09:03:47
Wire, I agree. on reflection, and FFP notwithstanding, that would be the perfect outcome. It's increasingly sounding like we are pursuing Onana.

Money can be the only reason to go to United, they look far behind us in the quest for silverware and have no obvious plan to rectify it.

Best, HB.

08 Jan 2024 10:56:33
Good Morning Ed,

Do you know if Arsenal have any loan targets that we may be looking at in January?

Appreciate the club have their preffered options and would expect them in the summer but we have to address the goalscoring issue now, not when the season is over.

Thank you as always.

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of Arsenal looking to take a striker on loan.}

08 Jan 2024 12:50:26
Thank you Ed.

Do you know if there is any significant interest from clubs to buy players and if so, who we could potentially see leave in January?

Thank you.

{Ed002's Note - Cedric Soares and Eddie Nketiah perhaps.}

08 Jan 2024 13:07:38
Interesting with Eddie. We can't sell without replacement so whilst I wouldn't be against him leaving, we need to ensure we have a replacement all but sealed.

Thanks Ed, appreciate it.

{Ed002's Note - Perhaps Khayon Edwards could be given a chance? January is a difficult time to buy and moving for Toney would draw a huge premium.}

08 Jan 2024 13:40:55
Completely understand that Ed, i'm not saying it has to be Toney as much as I would like us to sign him. It's just that nothing suggests Arteta would give Edwards a chance, especially when we are in the siutation we are in now. It's a lot to ask of a kid who's never played in the PL.

{Ed002's Note - Of course, Arsenal have other targets as well.}

08 Jan 2024 13:58:29
Is Victor Boniface one of those targets sir? I have seen his name mooted around reports.

I know you prefer not to delve into FFP conversations but are we likely to be pulled up FFP do you know? I see that clubs will know by Jan 14th supposedly. Bearing in mind we never make good revenue from player sales it wouldn't surprise me if we were, having spent a fortune.

{Ed002's Note - Victor Boniface (S) Juventus have Bonface as a first choice Vlahovic replacement if needed. Barcelona want him to replace Lewandowski. Probably first choice for Napoli to replace Osimhen. Arsenal have sent scouts. Bayer Leverkusen would seek a huge profit and would not be open to selling mid-season. Player wants a move t Spain.

I don't expect Arsenal to have any serious issue but players do need to move on.}

08 Jan 2024 15:09:25
Excllent, thank you Ed 👍🏻 enjoy the rest of your day.

08 Jan 2024 20:56:36
Nice one, thanks Ed002.

I like what little I've seen of Edwards but have found it a little strange that after giving Nwaneri his debut, Arteta promptly shut the door on youth making appearances!