Arsenal Rumours Archive June 24 2021

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24 Jun 2021 18:57:26
Hello gooners
I would actually like to ask Ed002, if you're free - what do you make of arsenal signing white? You'd always said we were in for a RCB but do you feel Ben White is good enough? More over is 50 million too for him?

Also, what does it mean for saliba, do you feel he will be loaned out or would he want to leave, as you'd mentioned once he's wasting his time here.

Thanks anyways.

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{Ed002's Note - It resolves a huge issue with the mess surrounding too many CBs that were too old or not good enough - Luiz, Mustafi, Mavrapanos, Sokratis. Saliba has been messed about and has no clear future and show be allowed to kickstart his career at a decent club. Sadly I expect he will be made to stay and possibly sent on loan. There will certainly be options available with Marseille (who have asked about a loan for next season and likely losing out of their first choice Caleta-Car replacement) and perhaps Newcastle - but that would be dependent on another matter.}

24 Jun 2021 21:36:24
Brilliant info as always Ed002, key takeaways for me - RESOLVES A HUGE ISSUE. I feel the price is making a few fans worried but the age is on his side. Considering he's played every minute for the promotion season under Bielsa, was in the team of the season in championship that year and has looked decent for Brighton after playing for several positions I have a feeling this could be a great addition. Homegrown, can cover RB, calm on the ball, has a dribble in him. What intrigues me is that him and Gabriel can genuinely look to be a menacing partnership. Gabriel likes to be aggressive and imposing, White can help clean up and start the attack seamlessly. Let's see what Arteta makes of him.

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25 Jun 2021 11:38:03
Anyone interested in Rob Holding or Pablo Mari Ed? And would Arsenal consider to sell one of them?

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{Ed002's Note - Rob Holding (RB/CB/RM) Signed a new contract in January and a sale this summer seems unlikely - Saliba might well be sacrificed first.
Pablo Mari (CB) The are no apparent plans to sell.

25 Jun 2021 15:23:15
Thanks Ed!

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24 Jun 2021 16:58:32
£50m on Ben White 😳🥴
That’s a lot of money we don’t have to spend on a position we don’t need right now huh.

I’m hoping it’s a smokescreen for Bissouma 🤞🏼.

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24 Jun 2021 17:17:43
Exactly when we’ve spent £27m on saliba who doesn’t get a kick.

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24 Jun 2021 17:42:02
Saliba is a leftie, 20 years old who hasn't played in the Prem. Ben White is RD, more experienced and 23. Maybe it's not an urgent need, but if MA says it will improve the squad, who am I to say otherwise.

Saliba will get his chance.

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24 Jun 2021 18:12:36
Saliva ain't a leftie.

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24 Jun 2021 19:22:41
I stand corrected!

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24 Jun 2021 19:52:46
He is a right footed but has played LCB in the past mate.

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25 Jun 2021 06:34:31
Our defensive stats were really good last season so I’m not sure why we’ve just spunked another £50m on a CB when we quite obviously need a backup Lb and a RB as it looks like Bellerin could be on his way. Then we have the midfield to address too and perhaps a Forward if Lacca leaves.

I just think it’s madness as we’ve very limited funds.

Let’s hope this is a gamble that pays off for us.

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25 Jun 2021 10:01:19
We don't know the funds that Arsenal have available. don't believe all the talk people say on here about what they think Arsenals budget is, its all guess work. It'll be an interesting window and early signs seem decent. I still think there is a surprise waiting though.

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25 Jun 2021 13:54:15
Very true JB very true. The only worrying thing for me is that we don’t address the blatantly obvious positions we need. Just like Wenger did with his love for not buying a DM 🙄

Fingers crossed tho mate.

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