Arsenal Rumours Archive August 10 2016

 

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10 Aug 2016 15:02:50
Ok, so i am no ITK, but i caught up with an old friend recently who knows someone who knows someone who supposedly works at Arsenal and regularly sits in on meetings with Ivan Gazidis. So the story is that Ivan and the board only have 1 actual target (forward, no mention of CB) and are expecting two things to happen that they believe will result in the target becoming available. The first is for Chelsea to re-sign Lukaku, who then will allow Costa to leave. He will go to Athletico Madrid who in turn will allow Griezman to leave, who is the true target. Personally I don't believe this is true, as even if he did become available we would only bid £12.50 and a kitkat versus Chelsea and Barcelona and Bayern all bidding £80 million, but that's what i heard anyway, and as the saying goes you pays your money and you takes your choice!

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10 Aug 2016 16:07:32
Stop being ridiculous.

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10 Aug 2016 16:58:41
A lot of people are making the Costa to Atleti, Griezmann to us link.

Only signed a new deal this year, release is probably into the Pogba regions and I can't see them selling him for anything less than it.

I can't even see them signing Costa either, they already have Griezmann, Torres and Gameiro.

Even if they were open to letting him go, I can't see us being the only club to move for him, as you say.

That being said, I personally expect this exact rumour to pop up in the media shortly, it's almost panic season!

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10 Aug 2016 17:51:04
I know someone, who knew a man who lived next to a boy who watched Arsenal last season . Apparently we have money in the bank

X.

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10 Aug 2016 17:57:12
Ed i know its not going to happen but any interest from us for lewandowski?

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{Ed001's Note - do you think Arsenal would be willing to break the transfer fee record? If not, why even ask?}

10 Aug 2016 18:09:17
I didn't know it will be that much, i thought it would be around 60 million.

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{Ed001's Note - why would they let the best centre forward in the world go for less than Higuain when Bayern have no need or desire to sell?}

10 Aug 2016 18:28:03
Apex seriously come on now 😂.

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10 Aug 2016 18:53:40
I've come to the conclusion our friend Apex is actually Arsene in disguise.

As soon as one of the Ed's confirms a player would be interested in Arsenal, in he'll swoop with the pound!

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10 Aug 2016 19:56:32
I wish I lived in Apex's world.

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10 Aug 2016 20:11:23
Who knows Wenger maybe mad enough to do it.

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10 Aug 2016 23:48:21
Some info regarding griezmann on the european page if anyones interested.

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11 Aug 2016 09:48:29
looks like the offer for mahrez if lequipe are to be taken seriously is 41 mill and 9 mill in bonus, they quote in euros, so not sure if true as most transfers within this country would be in pounds.

guess that would be a lot of money to make for leicester and a massive profit, but i guess with every team flush with cash no need to sell.

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11 Aug 2016 11:44:47
Hello ed, sky sports germany are reporting that a deal between arsenal and valencia is close regarding mustafi, any truth in this at all?

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11 Aug 2016 11:54:28
Just to add to my post, the agent also said that a deal is imminent which is why I'm asking.

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{Ed001's Note - not that I am aware of. Though he is available, I am not aware of any change in the situation. Clearly the agent is trying to remind people he is for sale....}

10 Aug 2016 15:42:28
I think if we don't sign any players, ozil and Sanchez will be gone this time next year.

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11 Aug 2016 13:09:58
I don't think anyone here would quibble with that one!

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10 Aug 2016 09:59:53
Apparently we've been unable to agree new deals with Alexis and Mesut.

I don't know if this is just a rehash of not renewing last summer, but if they're rejecting recent renewals, that's worrying.

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10 Aug 2016 10:51:55
i would not be surprised they will be entering the last year of their contracts next summer and if they have not renewed by then it can only be bad news.

kos and per are also on the last year of their contracts.

as per transfermarkt.

players want to see ambition from a club.

the bad news is besides PSG who can pay the wages they want the only other teams are the ones in england so it may hit harder to home if they move elsewhere in the EPL.

with most teams having a playmaker and wingers i do not see the need for either from EPL teams so perhaps that is our saving grace if at all. but if bayern come knocking to replace ribery and robben sanchez is as good as gone.

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10 Aug 2016 14:39:20
Omg ed, reports are saying we've had a 30 million pound bid for mahrez rejected, is that true?

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{Ed001's Note - you have had an offer in for him all summer, it is still there if Leicester did decide to sell, but so far they have no interest. I don't know the amount, nor do I see how it matters.}

10 Aug 2016 16:35:54
Apex, out of interest, what is it with you and Mahrez rumours?!

Are you really that desperate for us to sign him?

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10 Aug 2016 17:56:43
Looool i believe him and sanchez on the wing would be really dangerous with hopefully lewandowski up front.

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10 Aug 2016 22:07:44
Mate.

You are mad as a box of badgers if you think that will ever happen.

Put Chanpionship Manager down and go outside to play. There's a good lad.

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10 Aug 2016 02:21:46
Hi I am new here

Eds I was just wondering since we tried to sign Vardy I see age isn't that much of an issue

Why haven't we had any interest in slimani? The guy knows where the goal is 31 goals last season suggest that. The player is looking to leave and would come relatively cheap compared to the current market and at 28 certainly had a few more years to give?

Thanks in advance guys.

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{Ed001's Note - I am not aware of interest from Arsenal, just West Ham and Everton.}

10 Aug 2016 13:45:50
Thanks Ed From what I've been reading he hasn't got the best temperament on and off the pitch maybe that's what has put Wenger off.

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09 Aug 2016 23:50:30
We're very light on the rumours front especially as we're reaching the arse end of the transfer window. I know there's been issues previously but would any of the ed's who are still happy to post be kind enough to provide / pass on any info they may have regarding Arsenal transfers.

I'm sure I speak on behalf of most on the page when I say we'd be hugely grateful.

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{Ed001's Note - there is not a lot happening mate. You have an offer on the table for Mahrez, which it looks like he has no interest in. You have been rebuffed on a number of centre backs, such as Mustafi, and it looks like you have given up. Though other moves around Europe could open up possibilities for late moves, it does seem unlikely.}

10 Aug 2016 08:59:11
Ed can you elaborate on mahrez. Is it the club or the player stalling? Have we agreed a fee?

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{Ed001's Note - neither the player nor Leicester want him to move this summer.}

10 Aug 2016 09:27:43
Ed, when you say we have been rebuffed by Mustafi, is that by the club or player?

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{Ed001's Note - club, offer was not enough.}

10 Aug 2016 09:58:19
Arsene is getting on a bit. I hope he gets to the point where senior people just stop caring and he just goes "F*** it" when it comes to transfer bids.

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