Arsenal rumours 2

29 Aug 2024 13:09:12
Good afternoon ed002, is there a possibility Arsenal might be in for Santiago Gimenez at this late hour?

{Ed002's Note - Santiago Gimenez (S) Had another good season at Feyenoord and attracting interest of Milan, Arsenal, Chelsea, Lille, Spurs, Real Madrid, Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt. He has become the first choice Harry Kane replacement for Spurs after they lost out on their preferred option last summer but not first choice for Chelsea or Real Madrid - although don't discount either. Spurs have an advantage that Feyenoord are interested in a Spurs player, Barcelona may offer a wildcard option following a discussion between Deco and someone they are trying to recruit. Arsenal sent scouts but have preferred options, although they are falling by the wayside so don't discuss them. Others, such as Nottingham Forest, Marseille, Crystal Palace and West Ham can be discounted. Lille and Eintracht Frankfurt would only be viable if they make significant sales and others drop out. Cost could be pretty high - they will look for perhaps €55M - ending interest of most of these clubs. Don't discount Napoli who are planning for life after Osimhen or Milan after failing with Sesko.}

29 Aug 2024 14:20:56
Thanks as always ed002 👏.

29 Aug 2024 11:20:40
Good morning ed002 was wondering if its true we are interested in kinglsey coman and raheem sterling, thsnk you and enjoy your day.

{Ed002's Note - Kingsley Coman (LW/RW) With the arrival of Olise it seems Coman will be made available. Chelsea may still be keen and a part exchange may be possible, but they have concerns over his injury history. Saudi clubs are keen, but the player isn't. Liverpool interest went. Arsenal have enquired. PSG did look to him being included as part of an exchange for Simons but that moved on. I am not aware of interest from elsewhere. Could be available on an initial loan with an obligation to buy.

Raheem Sterling (RW/F) Future unclear - perhaps the Middle East will offer an option in early September. Chelsea want his wages off the books and were willing to use him as a makeweight in exchange for a specific player but would need to pay at least half his wages - that opportunity has now passed. West Ham are open to a move but will not come close to matching his wages. Player wants to stay in the Premier League. Dan Ashworth knows the player well and would like to take Sterling to Manchester United. Newcastle or Aston Villa may look to a deal. Whilst Arteta knows the player well, I am not aware of any approach by Arsenal. Wages will prove to be a huge problem.}

30 Aug 2024 13:43:06
I can't believe we've not bid for toney it's mad he's gone for 40 million we were apparently willing to pay 49 million.

29 Aug 2024 10:41:03
Edoo2 have we made a move to sign nico williams?

{Ed002's Note - No, he is awaiting Barcelona.}

28 Aug 2024 07:17:52
Hi Ed002, is Darwin Nunez a target for us?

If not, as a gift for our lovely fans, could you tell us who could be the attacking player we sign in the next 72 hours?

{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware. There may be a late bid for Calvert-Lewin to replace EN.}

28 Aug 2024 11:03:31
Very interesting. THanks for sharing ED002. Have a great day.

28 Aug 2024 12:24:03
God no don’t want either of them… ones always injured the other couldn’t hit a barn.

28 Aug 2024 16:08:07
DCL, oh no 😭.

28 Aug 2024 16:44:52
Darvin nunez work rate is phernominal. Would love to see him in an arsenal shirt arteta to get the best out of him.

29 Aug 2024 08:11:49
Calvert-lewin might do well for us arteta seems to get the best out of players plus he is good at holding up the ball and could be a good plan. b. option.

29 Aug 2024 12:04:14
Hearing we might be going in with a late bid for toney. Would rather him that DCL.

29 Aug 2024 13:43:50
DCL is injury prone and toney has too much baggage neither for me.

29 Aug 2024 18:58:52
Please not Nunez. Wouldn't have him if he were free. Was kinda hoping for the Sporting striker, Gyokeres.

27 Aug 2024 09:33:49
Ed's why was my post about Ferguson from Brighton taken down

Edoo2 is it true he's a target?

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea why it was removed.

Evan Ferguson (S) Maybe an offer from Newcastle will eventually happen but they have other targets. Brentford could look to him as a Toney replacement, Spurs are trying to offer a structured way forward for the player who needs to stay where he is for a while and with Brighton having agreed a new contract which places him out of bounds for some years whilst the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea look on. I don't move this summer.}

27 Aug 2024 10:10:03
Thanks buddy.

29 Aug 2024 02:21:00
Any player from Brighton costs 100 m, so don't think we'll try.

26 Aug 2024 08:23:13
Hi Ed002

Andreas Skov Olsen - is he any good and do Arsenal have an interest?

{Ed002's Note - Andreas Skov Olsen (RW) Has had a very good time at Brugge since moving from Bologna. Long term interest of Spurs remains but they see the 30M asking price as high. Brentford consider him an option to replace Bryan Mbuemo. I am not aware of any approach by Arsenal.}

26 Aug 2024 10:47:11
Thanks Ed002.

Any changes in the in and out landscape for you? Do you know if Arsenal are done with ins for this window or if they're maybe trying to make something happen because of Jesus' injury?

{Ed002's Note - I don't think they have finished just yet.}

23 Aug 2024 21:00:59
Nico Williams Incoming? That would be just perfect as winger, fast, runs at people and goal threat.
That would be a window.

23 Aug 2024 18:23:27
Fabio going back to Porto on loan
Surprised tbh.

23 Aug 2024 19:18:58
That came out of the blue HB!

23 Aug 2024 19:46:09
Yes it did Sally
Hope he returns to us, think there is a very good footballer in there somewhere.

23 Aug 2024 20:58:08
I think it's a great move, he needs to be playing to get his confidence back and couldn't ask for a better place than somewhere he's familiar.

He's barely going to play here to build any confidence or rhythm here.

Nwaneri may even have gone above him in terms of who would get any available minutes for a run out.

Hopefully it goes well for him.

24 Aug 2024 08:41:33
I agree, this is a win-win-win. He's getting regular game time at an age where it's make or break, he frees up space for Nwaneri, and he probably improves his stock if we choose to sell next year.

22 Aug 2024 11:07:39
Hi Ed002, Are we interested in Lookman from Atlanta?

{Ed002's Note - Ademola Lookman (W/F) Happy to let him move on. Nice or Atletico perhaps with his agent pressing for Arsenal or Liverpool to make an offer. Has had a great couple of years in Italy.}

21 Aug 2024 11:47:12
Hi Ed002, with EN close to agreeing a move to Nottingham Forest and Toney to Arsenal being unlikely.

Who do you think Arsenal will try to sign before the end of the window as a replacement and who could be first choice? Thanks as always for your continued insights.

{Ed002's Note - I am not sure the club see a striker as a priority with Gabriel Jesus fit and Havertz doing well. Khayon Edwards has an agent pushing the club to give him opportunities.

Whilst there has been interest in Gyokeres and Osimhen the costs of those transfers are huge.}

21 Aug 2024 12:59:56
What about Nico Williams? Has that ship sailed or still a chance?

{Ed002's Note - No.}

21 Aug 2024 13:51:27
Have we shown any interest in a wide forward? Someone to provide competition for Martinelli/ Trossaee Ed002?

{Ed002's Note - Yes there has been interest shown in a number of wingers.}

21 Aug 2024 14:31:37
Thanks for the info Ed002.
Any particular winger you think Arsenal will look to sign before end of the window you think?

{Ed002's Note - It will be the same list as I provided before with Nico Williams and Pedro Neto removed.}

21 Aug 2024 15:21:13
Thankyou so much for your info. Looking forward to a hectic end to this window.

21 Aug 2024 21:15:18
I think Jesus will be cover on the wing and we’ll bring a CF in.

20 Aug 2024 18:34:47
Evening Ed, do you think Arsenal will make an approach for Toney before the window closes? I can't believe he's not been signed by anyone yet to be honest and he's being kept out of the squad. Attitude may be a factor I guess but he's got the edge that we need if we really want to win the title!
Thank you.

{Ed002's Note - It is all to do with price. Arsenal are interested but want the asking price reduced.}