08 May 2017 08:37:20
Eds, hello.

Can I ask, how serious is Arsenal's interest in Mbappe? There is suggestion it will happen if Sanchez goes to Bayern. Has a bid gone in for him or is it just paper talk? Surely we can't get him ahead of Real Madrid!?

Thanks again.

{Ed002's Note - Arsenal, like many clubs, see Mbappé as a very good youngster - but the chances of him moving to Arsenal are near zero I am afraid.

Last summer Real Madrid spoke with Monaco regarding Kylian Mbappé about an agreement to possibly recruit him in once their ban is over. A number of clubs have been watching him for some time including Barcelona, Porto, Liverpool, Spurs, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen, Rennes, Marseille and PSG, and this summer might be the time for a move but the sort of money they will be looking for if they agree to sell will be outrageous. Manchester City were rebuffed in August with a very significant offer and more recently Manchester United has had an offer rejected. The sort of figures that one side were quoted would remove most clubs who have looked at him from bidding - including the likes of Barcelona, Spurs, Marseille, Porto, Liverpool, Renne, Bayer Leverkusen and, I suspect, Arsenal - but they do remain keen. Barcelona tried to put a rather creative package together for Monaco and the player but it fell at the first hurdle. Monaco don't want to sell and if someone were to make some deal this summer I would expect it to be one of Real Madrid, PSG, Manchester City or Manchester United. The player himself wants to move to Real Madrid.}

1.) 08 May 2017
08 May 2017 11:53:30
Is there any interest in augero? I know he's available in the summer.

2.) 08 May 2017
08 May 2017 13:07:28
Appreciate the reply Ed002.

Is there any interest in anyone up front who can score us goals, or anyone who can defend the midfield? – a question you've probably never heard from an Arsenal fan, ever.

*slowly sobs*

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Lots as I have explained, but Arsenal will continue looking:
Alexander Lacazette (available this summer and at a price which will attract Arsenal but sting (no Champions League could scupper any deal but I expect that he will soon agree a move elsewhere)
Karim Benzema (a difficult time looms for the player and Arsenal will back off - expect him to sign a new deal but be available still)
Carlos Bacca (available but expensive)
Andre Silva (versatile but unlikely to be interested ina move to Arsenal
Ben Brereton)
Kylian Mbappe (won’t be happening)
Gregoire Defrel (Sassuolo forward who Arsenal has returned to look at on several occasions)
Federico Bernardeschi (very unlikely and probable that interest has now gone)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (close to agree a move elsewhere)
Gabriel Boschilia (not a chance I am afraid – Arsenal had the chance when he was younger – long gone)
Andrea Belotti (high risk and high price)
Keita Balde Diao (if Allegri arrives)
Moussa Dembele (wants guarantees to be a starter and is very, very expensive – a move seems unlikely) Moussa Dembele (wants guarantees to be a starter and is very, very expensive given his lack of experience – a move seems unlikely)

3.) 08 May 2017
08 May 2017 21:12:19
Is Allegri going to join Arsenal?

{Ed002's Note - Read the posts please.}

4.) 09 May 2017
09 May 2017 08:36:12
Ed002 - I just want to say your insight is incredible, and always interesting to read. I, like a lot of fans, believe the solutions to our clubs player problems to be as simple as playing fifa and forget how difficult it must be in reality. Reading your posts always puts things into perspective. Really appreciated as it makes this website brilliant.

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Thanks.}