Arsenal rumours 3

27 Jan 2021 12:38:21
Hi Ed, would you mind providing us with a list or an update on our left back situation please.

{Ed002's Note - It is true that Arsenal have asked a representative of Marseille about ex-Aston Villa defender Jordan Amavi and she has explained he is out injured right now.}

27 Jan 2021 13:19:37
Do you reckon he would be a good signing?

{Ed002's Note - He would simply be cover - it seems suffiecient cover already exists to me.}

27 Jan 2021 14:48:08
Who? Cedric? Don’t think so mate.

{Ed002's Note - I didn't say anything about Cedric. What's wrong with you?}

27 Jan 2021 16:00:20
No need to ask what’s wrong with me. I was asking if you meant Cedric.

27 Jan 2021 16:23:58
Dags, for me Cedric was man of the match and he was playing lb

Wtf do you want out the Arsenal, I think you need a reality check son.

27 Jan 2021 17:45:55
I’m saying that we have one left back. Yes Cedric played well yesterday but it was one match. He is not left footed. Against Southampton in the FA cup we needed a natural left back. Against Crystal Palace, maitland-niles played there, again we needed a natural left back. If you don’t think we need another left back then you and Ed need to wipe your eyes.

27 Jan 2021 18:21:09
Oooooh handbags 👜 at 10 paces and to think we once thought dags and Malaga were the same person 😂
Maybe they are both and ed02 is them as well
It’s a BANTER site guys remember and chill your beanz 🤣🤣.

27 Jan 2021 19:55:28
Haha all fun and games mate🤣.

27 Jan 2021 22:52:22
I wouldn't mind seeing Gabriel or Mari given a go there either. Both seem very capable and it's a shame to exclude them when both are fit. I enjoyed Cedric's performance though. Saka can also play there, but we lose our best attacker.

27 Jan 2021 22:52:48
Hey Dags smile buddy and what happens with the club we have to accept.

28 Jan 2021 10:29:40
I do agree that we should have a natural LB as cover for Tierney, but it doesn't seem feasible to have 5 full backs (should we sign Amavi this window) for two competitions now. Would rather we sign him on a pre-contract to join in the summer, then look to shift AMN for a decent fee as I can't see him having a future here (I'd also sell Bellerin if the right offer was made and then go for Max Aarons)

28 Jan 2021 18:54:20
Deffo agree on the Max Aaron’s for Bellerin CB. That’s a good shout.

29 Jan 2021 12:29:05
Just out of interest Ed who do you believe is cover for Tierney? Assuming saka? As niles is going out on loan so imagine saka and cedric will be used as cover.

{Ed002's Note - Saka is available to provide cover.}

29 Jan 2021 15:51:59
I think Cedric ahould be our first choice RB tbh. if that does happen and AMN gets a loan deal then yes, Saka would be our cover. Not great to have one of our best attackers as cover for LB, I know we needed players off the wage bill and perhaps Kolasniac was not happy not playing, but I always thought he did a solid job as cover if not setting the world on fire 🤷.

26 Jan 2021 19:18:25
Hi Ed,

In 2019 (I used the search function) , Ed047 said that Cazorla would be Arteta's assistant. Is that still in the cards?

Muchos gracias.

{Ed047's Note - it was rumoured that was going to be the case but sadly never happened as he is one guy I’d have loved to have back here.

Clearly never believe a word I say!

26 Jan 2021 21:02:36
Well Ed, the future is unwritten, so maybe it will still come to pass!

{Ed047's Note - let’s hope so then, I’ll try and remember to take credit it for it if it does! 🤷‍♂️🤣

25 Jan 2021 12:01:06
Any truth about guendozi swap deal with draxler Ed’s.

{Ed002's Note - Yes but there is a complication in that Hertha Berlin, where Guendouzi is on loan, want Draxler as well. So yes there is an option there but it requires Hertha Berlin to drop there interest, which so far they haven't, and the allow Arsenal to take Guendouzi back this week.}

25 Jan 2021 12:28:25
But surely if they want guendozi and we want draxler it’s has nothing to do with Berlin apart from our player is there on loan ed?

{Ed002's Note - It means Guendouzi isn't available and Hertha Berlin can negotiate a deal of there own.}

25 Jan 2021 15:31:08
What if we recall guendozi would that work lol or would it depends we draxler wants to go.

26 Jan 2021 12:10:07
The scary thing is about this rumour is that I wouldn't put it past Edu to do this. Why would we even consider swapping Guendouzi (who i'm sure we could sell for circa 25m at least should we want to part ways with him) for a player who will be a free agent in the summer?!?

24 Jan 2021 21:55:50
He Ed any word on Torreira heading to Monaco permanently?

{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware of.}

24 Jan 2021 17:48:51
Odegaard deal confirmed on loan until the end of the season 😜.

25 Jan 2021 06:22:28
Not a bad move, need some back-up/ competition for ESR. He cannot be expected to play every game. Will probably take games from Willian which is no bad thing.
Loan move was only reasonable option in summer.

On top of loan of Mat Ryan and outgoings, not a bad window at all.

25 Jan 2021 17:00:17
Ed, curious why we didn't include an option to buy?

{Ed002's Note - It is not up to Arsenal to do that.}

25 Jan 2021 21:45:25
Read every where that Real will talk in the summer regarding Ødegaard and Ceballos with Arsenal.

23 Jan 2021 18:21:43
Anyone knows what's going on with auba?

23 Jan 2021 23:04:24
Nope but it seems like it's going to be a while whatever it is. Doesn't sound great but hopefully everything is okay. Maybe it's time to let Balogun play step up in the first team 👀.

24 Jan 2021 01:23:32
Ffs glen get a room with Balogun! He does not want to play for arsenal his agent has turned his head with dollar signs, get over it.

24 Jan 2021 09:09:55
To be fair 337 multiple reliable journalist have said he wants to stay.

24 Jan 2021 09:17:10
Saying his mother passed away.

24 Jan 2021 12:03:31
337, wrong. His agent wants him to leave, he wants to stay. He's class and he deserves his moment over Eddie end of story. If he leaves it's another huge mistake. So thanks but no thanks 👍🏻.

24 Jan 2021 14:17:34
If he wants to stay then I suggest Balogan needs a new agent! On what earth should he be picked ahead of Nketiah? He scores a goal and plays well just makes it easier for his agent to get the price up elsewhere. Unless he signs a new contract with us he should never get near the first xi again.

24 Jan 2021 16:31:41
In fairness, Nketiah has not exactly set the world alight recently. Regardless of the position with Balogun's contract, whether he plays or not ought to depend on his ability to make a difference. It hardly needs pointing out that Nketiah, as well as Willian, Pepe and a few others, are at best making no difference at all.

24 Jan 2021 17:47:14
Thank you EG I’m glad someone else see’s that the club is bigger than the players especially an unproven kid!
If people need reminding how it should be read the story about when wrighty signed from palace
Basically he wanted to play for arsenal, his agent told him they needed to meet to sort out wage demands etc, wrighty told his agent “ I don’t care how much, just do the deal” then went out and bought his mum a colour TV.

24 Jan 2021 19:21:55
Just read that Balogan is 5th in line, behind Auba, Laca, Nketiah and Martinelli. If he signs the article says he will go out on loan, apparently that's the pathway the club has for him. Not sure if its true or not.

24 Jan 2021 19:49:03
That would be the perfect pathway I reckon sally, if he really really wants to stay his agent should listen to him and negotiate the best deal possible and he should sign it, unfortunately these young players are sometimes manipulated by agents to get the most money over happiness ( not saying his agent is doing this of course) 😜.

25 Jan 2021 10:06:25
I wouldn't play him unless he signed a new contract, end of.
Why put him in the shop window so he and his agent can get a better deal at another club?
Why put any more effort into developing a player whos leaving?

22 Jan 2021 16:19:35
Afternoon Eds, is there any truth in the rumour we are interested in Ryan Bertrand?

{Ed002's Note - I understand he is being considered as an option but Arsenal would need to pay for him now or have him sign a pre-contract for the summer. If pressed I would guess he will stay at Southampton for one more year.}

22 Jan 2021 17:04:38
Thanks Ed002.

22 Jan 2021 11:30:35
Matt Ryan has signed on loan until the end of the season from Brighton as GK cover, never heard of him tbh maybe the Ed’s can advise? Sounds like he has experience.

{Ed002's Note - RTP.}

22 Jan 2021 12:12:28
Yet you have heard of Odegaard and that signing makes perfect sense? Matt Ryan has been solid for Brighton and is a great loan signing for us. He is a shotstopper and very comfortable with the ball at his feet. I'm actually quite impressed that we made a sensible signing for once.

22 Jan 2021 13:13:57
Lot`s of Brighton fans down here my Son included are annoyed he`s not playing in the first team let alone being third choice. Great back up for Leno - seen him live a few time at Amex and never got the jitters. Only thing is he is quite short at 6 feet for a keeper. Good choice me thinks COYG.

22 Jan 2021 14:10:40
Try telling Peter shilton 6ft is short lol, he’ll still kick your backside at 71 🤣.

22 Jan 2021 16:07:55
We`ll get him to hang upside down as Shilton used to. What a keeper especially at Forest not so good v Poland COYG.

22 Jan 2021 19:57:22
Always thought Ospina looked short at just over 6ft.