Arsenal Rumours Archive April 01 2020

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01 Apr 2020 10:34:54
Hi Eds,

besides Auba and possibly Laca, who do you envisage us selling this summer (and are there any clubs with known interest + suggested transfer fee figures) ? Thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - Shkodran Mustafi (CB)
Sokratis (C) With Saliba joining, if Mari is to join the another CB could make way - Sokratis might be the one as Holding will be fit again.
Granit Xhaka (DM) there was a tentative agreement for a move to Hertha Berlin, who are looking at a complete rebuild. Lucas Torreira will need to step up if it happens but right now nothing is happening.
Mohamed Elneny (DM) Milan are trying to reach agreement for a summer move and have asked if it will be possible for a January release from Besiktas - but they have an option to buy and do not want any disruption at all as they are doing well.
Dani Ceballos (CM) agent is investigating other options as the player is edging away from signing for Arsenal. It is about direction, opportunity and the future. The idea is he gets another loan, gets to the Euros, gets to talk options with Real Madrid and the decides on a practical way forward - perhaps with a progressive side like Real Betis.}
Henrikh Mkhitaryan (AM) Arsenal will sell to Roma but value him at three times therejected €10M offer.
Mesut Özil (AM) if a deal can be found - which will be tough - if he stays then there will be a significant impact on transfer plans and he will leave for zip in 2021.
Bukayo Saka (LW) Bayern Munich are keen to take the kid from Arsenal so Arsenal need to sign him to a new contract.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangadingdong (S/LW) wants a new start elsewhere but the club have spoken to him and he says he will consider a new contract - but it is unlikely agreement will be reached over terms.
Alexandre Lacazette (S) wanted a new start elsewhere but seemed to have settled before the season was halted.

01 Apr 2020 13:54:40
Hi Ed,

Pushing my luck a bit, but do you have any news on the state of the Saka contract? Arsenal seem to be prioritizing the PEA talks.

Thanks,

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{Ed002's Note - None. I am not interested in contracts.}

01 Apr 2020 10:19:05
Hi Ed, are arsenal interested in buying Ryan Fraser (Bournemouth) and Willian (Chelsea) ?

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{Ed002's Note - Obviously if Pepe leaves Arsenal will want a first pick replacement. Clubs have spoken with Willian directly but his preference is to stay at Chelsea.}

01 Apr 2020 11:41:33
Ed, you mentioned Pepe. Surely they’ll give him another season at least. I personally feel for him this season.
1. Emery was in charge and changed his tactics and team every week. No one was performing consistently. And 2 he makes so many runs of players but never gets the through ball. People seem to only want to play it to his feet because of how skillful he is. He’s rapid and they need to lay it through like they do aubamayang because he can shoot. And correct me if I’m wrong but his interception numbers are good so he does do the defensive work.

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{Ed002's Note - I would have thought so but people seem obsessed with replacing him with the likes of Willian. Arsenal massively overspent on Pepe utilising the stash of money put aside for something else. It was extreme stupidity but given the ridiculous set up at the club they may well continue to make mistakes. I have no idea what his "interception numbers" are but in simple terms he was not ready for the significant step up and Arsenal continue to be in a serious mess.}

01 Apr 2020 11:44:20
Thanks Ed.

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02 Apr 2020 23:23:11
Hi Ed, has the ridiculous setup at Arsenal come about since Mr Wenger relinquished his control at the club? Or was it there even then? I hope you and yours are all well - stay safe 🌈.

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{Ed002's Note - It is unrelated to Mr Wenger and his tenure. The problem has got much worse since he departed. Much, much worse.}

05 Apr 2020 15:38:59
Belated thanks Ed. Is the situation resolvable or have some people got the club by the proverbial? 🌈.

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{Ed002's Note - The situation remains a mess.}