Arsenal Banter 4

10 Jul 2026 11:05:11
Hi everyone

Hope you're having a great summer

Can't wait for the season to start.

10 Jul 2026 14:37:45
Thank goodness for my aircon unit, Mal! Lol. Hope your summer is good.
Any ideas on who you think we will bring in?

10 Jul 2026 14:51:33
How's it going, Sally? That's it, keep cool, girl.

I really don't know, but I think it will be 1 in 1 out, all through the window.

This is the Arsenal we're talking about, we never do business in public.



It will be interesting to see who we move on from a great season last year.

1 thing for sure is we never let the toot out spend us, so I expect Josh to splash the cash.

10 Jul 2026 16:25:40
I wouldn't be surprised if Norgaard pushes for a move away, Mal. Trossard looks a done deal with Besiktas. I'd like to keep Martinelli and Odegaard, although there are lots of rumours about both players. Similarly, Gykores and Nwaneri. But then they are just rumours, of course.
This World Cup has certainly showcased some very interesting players.

10 Jul 2026 16:42:43
Hi Sally, I'd give Victor another season. I mean, he got 21 goals last season.

Martinelli doesn't do it for me.

10 Jul 2026 17:44:42
I'd like to see as a No. 9, Mal.

10 Jul 2026 19:52:01
I'd like a proper world-class CF and LW to match the quality we have in Saka, Rice, Saliba & Gabs. I'd like our starting 11 strengthened rather than relying on squad players like Noni for quality. Think Mbappe, Messi, Haaland etc. show the value in having a game changer.

10 Jul 2026 07:39:11
{Ed's Note - WhyAreYouSoGoodBrian has posted a new article entitled, Rangers Fans Embrace a Purposeful Summer

07 Jul 2026 06:25:20
Well done Merino - great finish and another Gooner scoring at the World Cup. Great intelligent run and lovely finish.

07 Jul 2026 07:18:26
Morning SY, hope all's good. Merino is so underrated by many people. Big-game player who always pops up with crucial goals for club and country. I still believe, had he stayed fit, we would have won the league earlier and by more than 7 points. COYG/VTH. 🔴⚪️❤️

07 Jul 2026 20:50:19
Hi Gabi, all good. Hope you are too.. He is a big-game player & a great finisher. Think he adds goals off the bench & could have done with him for the run I.

06 Jul 2026 07:14:44
Just seen an old quote from Sol Campbell… I always dreamed of winning the league at White Hart Lane…. So I joined the Arsenal. ” The Sol Man. 😎… What a legend… Once a gunner always a gunner. 🔴⚪️❤️.

06 Jul 2026 04:13:29
England
Absolutely truly magnificent
So so proud.

06 Jul 2026 10:18:36
What a game, Bill! I've loved this World Cup, except the absolute joke of Trump exerting influence over a red card. You couldn't make it up..

06 Jul 2026 11:27:20
The game had everything, Sally, didn't it.
As for Trump, FIFA have left themselves wide open. Politicians interfering in sport doesn't go.
Take care, Sally.

06 Jul 2026 16:57:26
As far as I can make out it is irrelevant whether it was a red card foul or not as FIFA are saying it is a red card but he gets a suspended sentence. I'd feel much happier if, like in the Prem, the card can be argued and rescinded through a sensible process.

But this card hasn't been rescinded, it's been agreed it was correctly given but the punishment has been altered. Another peace award, Donny? Infantino is more corrupt than Blatter - let that sink in COYG.

06 Jul 2026 19:58:27
Is it really a shock that FIFA sold football out to further its own interests?

The whole circus of FIFA awarding Trump with a peace prize because the Nobel committee refused to give in to Trump's demands to have a genuine one, surely gave us fair warning of what was to come once the tournament was underway.

05 Jul 2026 22:19:57
Odegaard’s extra touches have costed two great chances for Norway. He needs to play the ball first time which has been our issue as well, last season.

06 Jul 2026 09:03:07
Said the same thing to the wife during the game. It's his biggest fault, Highbury, mate.

04 Jul 2026 07:39:10
{Ed's Note - newnameoldideas has posted a new article entitled, Why United Keep Missing Midfield Targets

03 Jul 2026 19:37:28
Lovely note from Arteta to Cazorla - very classy.

Happy retirement Santi - what a player.

02 Jul 2026 09:07:55
With the business, Spurs are doing or predicted to do, take it that there won’t be a chance of relegation anytime soon at the Lane?!
It will be wise for these players to have a get out relegation clause though 😂.

02 Jul 2026 07:39:12
{Ed's Note - MK Scouser has posted a new article entitled, A Squad Deep Dive as Iraola Takes Charge

02 Jul 2026 00:41:02
Could Bruno Guimaraes and Declan Rice bring us full circle to one of our best midfield partnerships: Patrick Vieira and Emmanuel Petit?

Would that be a great midfield and free Ode or Eze to be more attack-minded to get a better, more attractive plus effective midfield?

03 Jul 2026 19:37:16
When I see DC struggling with pain at the WC, I hope this doesn't impact Arsenal when he gets home. Even at the end of one or 2 games, towards the end of last season, he looked physically drained. I just get the vibe he's being run into the ground.

That's not a criticism of Tuchel. And, for DR himself, playing for your country, even through the pain barrier at a WC, he will feel it's a price worth paying. I just hope this doesn't bite us in the bum.

03 Jul 2026 21:22:11
Same for Saka & Saliba.

04 Jul 2026 11:18:33
Bruno or Enzo? I'd prefer Bruno and drop Rice back into number 6 role. If Zubi plays, then Rice switches.