Arsenal Rumours Archive January 16 2019

16 Jan 2019 00:30:03
Hi Eds,

When you mentioned that Arsenal would need a GK in the summer, did you know that Cech was retiring? That's some amazing foresight, I must say.

From your understanding of the Ozil situation, is it accurate to say that the club are trying to shop him this month but that the player is refusing to leave?

Lastly, with respect to Denis Suarez, are the two clubs at a standoff between loan vs outright purchase? Or do you think they are still negotiating to get this one over the line?

Thanks Eds, much appreciated.

{Ed002's Note - Yes, I knew Petr Cech would leave in the summer. I don't see Owzil refusing to leave - as I have said the difficulty is finding a buyer and the finances. The Suarez situation was held up by Arsenal wanting a loan with an option to buy and Barcelona wanting a loan with a commitment to buy.}

16 Jan 2019 07:54:50
Cech was clearly leaving as Arsenal made no moves to extend his deal. In respect of Denis Suarez, presumably the club want to see how he gets on during his loan deal before committing to buying him in the summer. We are clearly becoming tougher in negotiations under the new regime. In addition, I am sure we need to clear out the likes off Ozil and Elneny to get the wages off our books and some income to offset against summer signings.

{Ed002's Note - No.}

17 Jan 2019 03:37:00
Interesting insight Ed, I'd be lying to you if I said I wasn't worried about the state of the club.

The behind the scenes moves with Mislintat leaving and no money being available for the new manager to build his squad paint a pretty bleak picture.

Do you think we should be worried? Or do you think between Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham that we are in a better situation than the past regime?

Penny for your thoughts.

{Ed002's Note - I would not worry about it.}