24 Jul 2020 22:27:43
Any truth about us wanting Joelson Fernandes Ed’s.
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{Ed002's Note - Joelson Fernandes (LW/F/RW) another possible Jadon Sancho replacement that has been considered by Borussia Dortmund but they were not impressed by the non-negotiable €45M cash release clause or Sporting saying that they are discussing a new contract with his "agent" which will see the release clause double. There is a potential legal issue if his agent deals directly with any other clubs because of his age, but approaches have been made to Juventus, Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea but none are keen on such a huge investment for someone who has had only a tiny amount of experience at first team level. If Arsenal are willing to spend that amount on a player who would certainly be behind Bukayo Saka for a while it would be a bold move and a giant hint that Kia Joorabchian has really got a hold on Edu and Arsenal.}
25 Jul 2020 01:08:47
Heard he might be available for a lot less that the quoted fee Ed. Probably a load of rubbish but agree left wing isn't really an area we need to strengthen with saka and martenelli.
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{Ed002's Note - He has no experience at the top level even in Portugal and even if Arsenal could sign him for half that, they get a 17 year old and won't have money to strengthen elsewhere. It is beginning to look like Kia really has his hooks in to Edu and Arsenal - and his fees will be significant. Arsenal need to sort this entire managment shambles out.}
25 Jul 2020 10:48:30
Hello Ed,
Surely Arsenal can't be that incapable to realising that it's exactly that, a shambles? Or are they just in denial because everyone else can clearly see it? You've got an owner who's just in it for the business/ money and that's not exactly going well either so why isn't anything being done 😂.
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{Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with the owner - it is the structure of the management under the board.}
25 Jul 2020 12:37:28
Exactly. So surely the owner must be looking at this and thinking to himself - 'what's going on here? '. Or is he just as blind as those underneath him? .
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{Ed002's Note - It really does not work like that.}
25 Jul 2020 13:10:34
Can you please explain a little then Ed? It just seems like there's all these issues that people keep going on about but no one can pin point what they actually are and who's ultimately accountable 🤷🏻♂️.
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{Ed002's Note - It has been done to death before - the structure is a nonsense.}
25 Jul 2020 14:22:47
I understand the structure is nonsense I really do, but I can never find a detailed article about why and what's causing the issues. I keep telling people that the structure is nonsense but never have any facts as to why and can't justify it. Why is the structure nonsense? What makes it any different to other clubs? I'd like to understand fully and appreciate your knowledge on the subject mate.
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{Ed002's Note - I don't really want to get in to this but Head of Football Sven Mislintat decided it was a shambles of a set up and walked out - Steve Rowley had previously done the same for the same reason and indeed the incoming Raul Sanllehi oversaw the purchases of David Luiz and Nicolas Pepe for outrageous sums. Managing Director Vinai Venkatesham (responsible for the funds which have been misused), technical director Edu and Chief Negoiator Huss Fahmy are among those jostling for position with Francis Cagigao who was promised a promotion to become overall head of scouting after Steve Rowley decided the set up was a shambles at Arsenal. So what does Edu do? It is a shambles. Kia Joorabchian is a happy man though.}
25 Jul 2020 15:02:50
Interesting. I can only imagine they expect player sales to make enough money to strengthen the needed areas. Would like to think they won't waste most of if not all the budget on a 17 year old with potential.
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25 Jul 2020 22:54:28
I see. Message understood Ed thanks for the response to that, I know it's frustrating with people asking but it's appreciated. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
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27 Jul 2020 01:40:23
Thanks Ed, great info.
Can I push you to go one step further and ask you to explain why Kia Joorabchian has become the go-to? . because it looks like the level of inadequacy/ incompetence and lack of cohesion between Edu and co has them pandering to a football agent who has no interest in the financial implications for the club, obviously.
If this is true it’s a sorry sorry state of affairs and we are haemorrhaging funds to a shower of bluffers.
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{Ed002's Note - Because of Edu - who should not even be there.}
24 Jul 2020 12:29:08
Hi eds,
any update on possible outgoings? I see you say we aren't currently looking to add any defenders as we are stocked up in that area but surely we will be looking to sell some of the weaker players? And as well any update on selling players who have been out on loan this season like Mhki and Elneny?
Cheers.
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{Ed002's Note - Hector Bellerin (RB) Sevilla are looking for support and eventual replacement of the aging Jesus Navas and Bellerin is their first choice. Arsenal will likely want to hang on to him for a year because of money.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles (RB/RM/DM) Arsenal took up their option on Cedric Soares - so a kick in the gonads for the kid and he may have to think about other options such as Brighton. The complexity is that he wants to play CM but the club do not see him as good enough to play there.
Sead Kolasinac (LB) Schalke provide an option.
Kieran Tierney (LB) Arsenal will look to hold on to the player but Leicester could look to him if they lose Chilwell - which seems unlikely.
Shkodran Mustafi (CB) could well be available.
David Luiz (CB) not convinced it is going in the right direction at Arsenal has expressed his desire to join Benfica this summer - but an extension probably ends that opportunity.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos. (CB) With Saliba and Mari people need to make way and Sven Mislintat will look to pick up a few bargains for Stuttgart as he know the issues Arsenal have financially.
Konstantinos Mavropanos (CB) wants a chance at Arsenal but may have to look to Stuttgart or elsewhere in Germany as Arsenal has a bundle of CBs already.
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 had an option to buy and did not want any disruption at all as they were doing well. Option not taken up and Arsenal would not negotiate the price - now stuck as Olympiakos and Kasimpasa will not match the price. An own goal at the moment.
Matteo Guendouzi (DM/CM) the player has made it clear he wants to be playing at a higher level of football than Arsenal can aspire to and his agent has been hawking him around Italy, Spain and France for a while. I imagine Arsenal will be open to offers as they are for their other DM players and may be an exchange for Lemar, Partey, Coutinho or Ceballos might be an option.
Lucas Torreira (DM/CM) told the club he wants to leave and his agent has been working on trying to find interest in Italy. Nothing so far.
Dani Ceballos (CM) agent is investigating other options as the player is edging away from signing for Arsenal who would like to keep him. 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. Else he needs to look to stay at Arsenal on loan perhaps as money is a major issue.}
Henrikh Mkhitaryan (AM) Arsenal will sell to Roma but value him at three times the rejected €10M offer. Mino is looking to leverage Arsenal's financial issues and expect the next Roma offer to be only slightly improved.
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 were keen to take the kid from Arsenal so Arsenal signed him to a new contract and he will stay for now.
Folarin Balogun (S) wants out and wants to be playing.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangadingdong (S/LW) wants a new start elsewhere but Arsenal have spoken to him and he says he will consider a new contract - but it is unlikely agreement will be reached over terms and there is nothing on the table that I am aware of. PSG may offer him a way out as a Cavani replacement but they are well stocked and game time would be limited. Napoli retain an interest in Aubameyangadingdong as a preferred option to replace MIlik - Barcelona could look to an offer but money and priorities are against it.
Alexandre Lacazette (S) wanted a new start elsewhere but seemed to have settled before the season was halted. Atletico Madrid are keen but he is very much a Plan B for them.
24 Jul 2020 17:04:07
Thanks ed!
Man if we could offload Luiz, Kolasinac, Sokratis and Mhki that would save a load in wages alone. And a possible swap involving Guendouzi and someone like Partey would be incredible.
I'll wake up from my dream now hahaha.
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24 Jul 2020 17:21:32
That's basically the whole roster hahahahaaha.
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25 Jul 2020 00:44:19
Ed, do You know if Arsenal consider Bellerin our long term RB?
And also, Tieney is showing amazing promise, can play in a few positions and Is young, hard working, not to mention a growing fan favourite. Surely we’re not open to selling him.
I’m interested to see what will happen with Holding and Chambers next season.
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{Ed002's Note - Bellerin wants out but I suspect he will stay another season - he is not seen as the long-term solution and Arsenal will at some point need to resolve the issue with ANM also looking for an exit and scraping the barrel Cedric Soares (RB) not being the answer. I expect Holding will get regular game time and hope he stays injury free. Chambers will offer options or next season.}