27 Jan 2020 18:17:23
Ed would you be able to provide us on details of Mari? Reports are reporting that the deal is off?

{Ed002's Note - As I understand it certain parties in Brazil were expecting a sale and a single payment - which would allow Flamengo to complete a deal for Barbosa but Arsenal stepped back from that requesting an initial loan - giving rise to the thought it might be touch and go over a Work Permit. The player was committed to being back in Brazil today for post winter break testing - which all players have to do.}

1.) 27 Jan 2020
27 Jan 2020 20:01:53
Thank you ed.

{Ed002's Note - Could still happen - the amounts involved are low and they can find out about a WP beforehand - but they know it is on the cusp.}

2.) 27 Jan 2020
27 Jan 2020 22:13:30
Isn't he Spanish?

3.) 27 Jan 2020
27 Jan 2020 21:28:22
Thanks Ed. Would you expect that to possibly be arsenals only business in this transfer window?

{Ed002's Note - I really can't say - but as I explained before money is tight from previous purchases so the bargain basement is where the shopping is going on.}

4.) 28 Jan 2020
28 Jan 2020 08:28:07
Defensively we are down to the bare bones. With matches coming thick and fast after the break, an additional CB would be ideal. Hopefully a deal to secure Mari can still be agreed.

5.) 28 Jan 2020
28 Jan 2020 14:06:03
Hello Eds,
I see that Flamengo have now signed Barbosa. Has there been any developments with the Mari deal which has allowed that to happen?
Many thanks.

{Ed002's Note - No, it is nothing to do with Mari.}

6.) 29 Jan 2020
29 Jan 2020 00:11:12
The guys Spanish and was at city for three seasons . If he can't get a work permit Brexit really was brexit 😅.