24 Aug 2014 10:56:23
Ed02 please can u tell me what is the latest on manolas to arsenal? What u last heard about him? Thanx

{Ed002's Note - Quiet. Raiola is surprised at what happened with Arsenal and Minolas with the deal being in his eyes complete earlier in the week regardless Manchester United interest. Now it seems Roma are asking him for the player to replace Benatia.}

1.) 24 Aug 2014
Do you think it'll still go through?

{Ed002's Note - I have a feeling it is still a maybe and that Arsenal might look to Toby Alderweireld - possibly on loan.}

2.) 24 Aug 2014
Several sites suggesting transfer is being delayed until after Wednesday to ensure C.L. qualification is secure. If there is a modicum of truth in that it defies logic. Does anyone believe we can play a whole season, with or without C.L., with 2 recognised central defenders and an inexperienced full-back as cover. Manolas should have been signed before Vermaelen was allowed to leave. Instead we have fannied around for 2-3 weeks and may let Man U pinch him from under our noses. Penny-pinching gone mad.