Arsenal Rumours

29 Nov 2024 07:40:40
R we looking for any left sided winger Eds. Possible upgrade for martinelli/ trossard?

{Ed001's Note - yes mate, you have been following Gittens closely this season, so I assume that is as a replacement/upgrade on that position.}

29 Nov 2024 09:13:49
Is he any good Trish?

01 Dec 2024 10:18:00
Looks like we're not the only club interested in him!

01 Dec 2024 10:43:28
Much as I love martenelli and trossard as certainly need someone better and more consistent.

01 Dec 2024 21:22:59
Gittens would be an incredible signing. Rapid, strong, direct and still raw with loads more potential.

02 Dec 2024 19:32:24
Whilst Trossard is a good squad player and I've not given up on Martinelli entirely, we definitely need to sign a starter for LW. A striker too, in case anyone forgot. (;

20 Nov 2024 12:05:53
Good morning to all our EDs. I'm not sure if you are back on here after this sad week and I send my love to you all.

If anyone is here I have a couple of questions please.
I'm a bit niaive about your individual areas of expertise so I'm not quite sure who to direct my questions to. So I know ED025 is an Evertonian and that Ed001 likes sharks but that's the limit of my understanding. So I would be grateful for clarification so I can direct my questions to the right Ed.

Also could anyone please let me know if they have any knowledge on the upcoming APT vote? I've just read a report that City, Everton, Newcastle and Chelsea will vote against and possibly also Villa and Forest which it seems would tips the balance in favour of City. The suggestion in the report is that the rest of the league (which includes Arsenal) might withdraw from the PL and set up their own league. So my question is, is this a realistic possibility EDs?

Thanks everyone.

{Ed001's Note - it has always been a possibility, Ed002 always believed that it would happen sooner rather than later. He would have been right, but the fans' revolt stopped the first try at a European Super League. It has not gone away though. It is probably just a matter of time before it eventually ends up being reality.}

20 Nov 2024 13:51:36
Thanks ed001, appreciate your reply.

{Ed001's Note - you are very welcome Sally. I don't think it will ever go away while club owners see $$ signs around it.}

20 Nov 2024 14:57:51
Presumably these super league clubs could end up with unlimited funds to spend if they are owned by the mega-rich and current sustainability rules don't apply?
In a way that would separate the have and the have-nots and the clubs who don't get invited, or who choose not to join, could carry on with a little bit more integrity under a sustainable FFP. I suppose its possible that if this new league attracts enough clubs they could potentially break away totally and just play among themselves. They won't be short of fans I'm sure, both at the stadiums and via TV.

{Ed001's Note - pretty much as I see it too Sally. Not sure it is good for football though. I would hate it.}

20 Nov 2024 15:42:28
Me too ed001, for me football isn't about watching superstars cancelling each other out, it's about clubs like Luton taking on the big boys and giving them a run for their money.

By the way I've tried to love sharks (hubby is fascinated by them) but its just not happening for me ;)

{Ed001's Note - I totally agree on the Luton thing, that is what makes the sport great, that unknown factor in every game.

You should check out the footage of sharks wagging their tail when their heads are scratched. They are incredible creatures and not mindless killers like people often believe. I have the godkids obsessed with them too - one of them has a big shark teddy I got her that has to go with her everywhere.}

20 Nov 2024 16:08:10
All animals are sentient beings Ed001, and all are fascinating.
I'm obsessed by bees (as well as Arsenal! ) since I talked to a beekeeper and learnt about them. 🐝 🐝 🐝.

{Ed001's Note - that's true, animals are much more interesting than people. I could happily spend every day in the zoo or an aquarium.}

21 Nov 2024 06:13:32
Little known fact about me - I LOVE dogs and horses. And sentient is absolutely right. People forget about that part, unfortunately.

Ed001, you mentioned being in the middle of a move in a previous message. Where you moving to?

{Ed001's Note - even trees and plants have feelings, we now know that they feel pain and cry for help.

Back to Dubai. I went back for a few days to find a place, found the perfect place and took it on the spot, but it has meant coping with just the clothes I had packed for 4 days! It is right by a football stadium and overlooks the training pitches, I saw that out the window as I walked in and said, "I'll take it!" It is not in one of the more desirable areas of Dubai, as it is out near Sharjah, but that meant I was able to get a better apartment for less money than I was expecting. Hellish trying to get everything organised though and now got to get my stuff shipped over.

How are things with you mate? Where are you at these days?}

21 Nov 2024 09:19:50
Ah, good ol' Dubai. Love that place and quite a few good memories of it when I worked there.

I'm in Scotland mate, and have had to holiday local for the past 5 years, and possibly for the next 5 or 6. My dog (5 years old) is a bit of an ahole with other dogs (very reactive) . Been done the road of behaviourists, etc. and he's slightly better, but can't risk having him in kennels. So, yeah, we do rural cottages up north these days so he can come with me too. I couldn't believe how much more expensive it is to "holiday" here than it is to fly out some place hot. Ridiculous.

I do envy you in Dubai though. When I first moved to Scotland, I loved the cold and the crispness. These days, not so much 😂

Hope you settle back in well mate, and good to know you're ok.

{Ed001's Note - I don't miss British weather. Only thing I really miss is Anfield and the family.

How did you end up in Scotland? What on earth have you done so wrong to end up there???}

21 Nov 2024 12:00:26
Mate, would you believe I was minding my own business, met a girl (she was on holiday visiting a friend in Bahrain) , and that was it. Great when I was younger, but the cold weather doesn't fascinate me like it use to.

So to answer your question about what I did wrong - so so so many things 😂.

{Ed001's Note - it all ended with 'met a girl'. That is life and soul destroying.}

08 Nov 2024 07:05:06
Morning Ed002,

Is Gyokeres attainable in the January window?

{Ed002's Note - If his buy out clause is met in a single payment and he wants to move, then yes.}

04 Nov 2024 08:14:40
Morning Ed002. It's been reported now that Edu has left Arsenal. Do you know why this is? Decision of the owners, Edu's own decision, etc?

{Ed002's Note - I don't know why he has decided to quite I am afraid.}

04 Nov 2024 11:26:44
Hi Ed002, any early signs or indications who we might sign as a replacement to Edu? Where are has interest been shown?

{Ed002's Note - No, I think the discussions with the board happened very recently.}

04 Nov 2024 11:30:12
It seems that he has been looking for a broader role in a multi club set up (such as City Group, Red Bull etc. ) which would give hime full control over transfers. Evangelos Marinakis and Sokratis Kominakis who own Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos are looking to add another club in Europe and a South American side - and they have expressed a desire to perhaps pick up some of the clubs screwed by 777 Partners. They are also looking for an oversear. It does not seem an attractive option to me.

04 Nov 2024 12:29:26
Thanks for the update Ed. I know you weren’t Edu’s biggest fan in his first few years at the club. I don’t know who makes the transfers but I weren’t his biggest fan on some of the transfer dealing he was involved in - such as Sterling. Might be too early to say but do you have any opinions of who you think arsenal should recruit to replace him?

{Ed002's Note - I can tell you the names of some very good Sporting Directors but it is too early to say what will happen.}

04 Nov 2024 15:14:08
My guess is that it's better paid with more control. Good for Edu, he's done well with Arsenal, but I am a bit surprised by the timing. Is it better for a sporting director to leave after the summer when the hard work has been done? Perhaps he was doing us a favour not quitting mid-transfer-window?

04 Nov 2024 19:54:55
Hi Ed002, Please tell us the names of some good sporting directors that are available!

{Ed002's Note - Being available is really not important.}

04 Nov 2024 20:54:52
So can you tell us some names of good sporting directors according to you then Ed002?

{Ed002's Note - Luis Campos, Paul Mitchell, Florian Maurice, Monchi, Txiki Begiristain, Michael Zorc, Marcel Brands, Zubizarreta .....}

01 Nov 2024 10:05:36
Morning Ed hope all is well

Is it a bit too early to ask you about what transfer business could happen in January.

{Ed002's Note - It is a difficult time to recruit.}

01 Nov 2024 10:21:04
Thanks have a nice weekend.

{Ed002's Note - And you.}

31 Oct 2024 19:19:49
Evening all Ed's and fellow gunners, hope all's well. was just reading an article. (don't know if there's real truth in it) . stating that we are considering taking Leroy sané from Bayern when he's contract expires making the 28 year old winger a free transfer. (really hefty wages though, reportedly on £320grand a week at Bayern) . I personally feel if Arteta can get the best out of him, he'd be a solid addition to our squad. just wondered what you guys may think. if he's worth a go with the gunners.? . 🔴⚪️❤️.

{Ed002's Note - Leroy Sane (W/AM) Bayern Munich are open to a new contract but financial expectations are far apart. I expect Middle East might be a viable solution with Al Nassr. Newcastle has a declared interest. Liverpool were, and may still be, keen to take him as a Salah replacement. I would not rule out Arsenal taking him, as they do have interest. Free agent in the summer, but huge wage demands.}

01 Nov 2024 06:52:35
Cheers Ed 002, thanks for insight, ✌🏻& 🫶🏻.

16 Oct 2024 13:28:11
Afternoon Ed,

Will the Arsenal go back in for Isak next summer?

{Ed002's Note - Alexander Isak (S) Newcastle have no intention of selling Isak and want a new contract - but that is proving difficult due to his demands. Arsenal interest remains and PSG are considering him. Well down the list for Chelsea.}

18 Sep 2024 21:37:17
Odegaard out for a minimum of 2 months, apparently. Time for the squad to step up 💪.

19 Sep 2024 11:15:57
He will be missed there's no doubt HG.

05 Sep 2024 15:10:10
Looks like sesko is our number one choice

I wonder will we make a move for him in January.

{Ed002's Note - He won't be available in January.}

05 Sep 2024 16:17:43
Ed is he a target for us and would be available in the summer.

{Ed002's Note - He will have a release clause in the summer but I don't know if Arsenal will look again.}

05 Sep 2024 17:13:39
Ok thank you.

04 Sep 2024 16:41:23
Hi Ed do you know if we are In talks to sign Adrian rabiot on a free seen a little rumour thanks for all the great work over the window Ed’s.

{Ed002's Note - Not as far as I know. The cost is outrageous.}

04 Sep 2024 19:22:22
Thanks for the reply Ed.

31 Aug 2024 10:58:02
Thanks eds for all you're hard work over the summer.

{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}

31 Aug 2024 13:15:09
Yes, many thanks! Very much appreciated!

{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}

01 Sep 2024 14:59:48
Ed thanks a ton!

01 Sep 2024 21:21:32
Thanks Ed and all Eds

Great site and info.