Arsenal look to sign 2nd defensive midfielder of the window (unreal, right?!)

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What a thoroughly fabulous day.

I rolled out at 0930 to meet James who writes the blog sometimes, couldn’t get into the bar of choice because it was too busy… which really fucked me off. We jumped in a taxi, hit up O’Hanolons and watched England TROUNCE Sweden in a very effective 2-0 victory.

A few things stood out again, and I hate to say it… but Trippier really is an excellent right back. He’s strong, mobile, very composed and his final ball is exceptional whether that’s coming in from out wide in open play, or from dead balls. He’s such a good player. Harry Mcguire is also excellent, if he were a foreign defender, we’d pur over his ability to distribute from the back, surely a big move lined up for him? Also, what is it with the north and producing top talent? Our whole backline has risen up from weaker clubs. It’s great to see. The south needs to sort itself out, the softies.

I’ve also got to wind-in my criticisms of Jordan Pickford. I have Richard Wright issues, and I thought his performances at Sunderland were kind of standard because anyone can look good playing for a shite team. The real talent is being able to make those world class saves when you only have 3 things to deal with in a game. Yesterday, he was man of the match for me. He made some unbelievable saves. Outside his incredible athleticism, his ability to play with the ball at his feet is surprisingly impressive. He has a great range of passing and he certainly seems cut for the future of keeping.

Sweden wasn’t a tough test. They were a very organised midtable Premier League team. They blew it out of the park simply making it to the quarterfinals. So well done to them, but a bigger test awaits in the next round.

The Croatia / Russia game was also pretty damn exciting. The Russians put in a hearty performance, not really caving to the more impressive qualities of the Croats. That said, it was a pretty drab performance from the away team. I have yet to be blown away by Croatia, and if the performance they put on yesterday is anything to go by, I’m not overly worried about the semi-final.

Sure, we’re going to struggle with their midfield, but if we can bring high-intensity pressing and bypass them with salt of the earth long balls, we have every chance of causing them headaches on Wednesday.

I don’t really fear France or Belgium like I would a Spain or a Germany. I think we have every chance of winning the World Cup now, regardless of who we play. The winds seem to be favouring Belgium in the other match, and you’d have to have us down as favourites against Croatia. It’s going to be a massive game this week, but win or lose, the boys have overachieved in this tournament so far and Gareth Southgate deserves a lot of credit for putting on a show.

Back in England, it looks like Arsenal have signed Matteo Guendouzi (vid), the French under-20 plays as a number 4. He’s very quick, he looks pretty strong if the videos of him bulldozing players is anything to go by, and he seems pretty suited to a side that want to break quickly. His passing isn’t that ambitious, but he’s capable. He has dabbled box to box and has the skill the break the lines with his pace, so there’s a hint of Jack Wilshere in there too.

So we’ve not just signed one DM this window, we’ve probably signed two. Not bad considering we haven’t really dealt with that position since the summer of 2008 when we moved on Flamini, Gilberto and Diarra in one window.

If Ornstein’s tweet was anything to go by, that’ll be the last of our business this summer.

There are rumours that the captaincy is going to be part of Rambo’s new deal, Ivan G keen to be filmed shaking the Welshman’s hand last week. Our CEO really is making the most of this summer, and who can blame him, he’s finally winning.

Maybe it’s too tough for the club to move players on, as the manager hasn’t had a chance to coach them or see them in action? No word on Welbeck’s new deal. Though there are strong rumours linking Ospina with a move to Boca Juniors which sounds like a good deal for everyone.

Joel Campbell, a player we just can’t quit, is being linked with moves away to Fener (standard) and Lazio. We’re also mulling over the abilities of Lucas, a player I thought was pretty handy, and maybe deserved less of the cold shoulder.

Right, that’s me done. See you tomorrow you beautiful people. x

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raptora

gonsterous,
I’m still upset about that year. It was such a big chance wasted.

Leedsgunner

https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2528631.html

I trust the new regime is all over lists like this.

If we have to go in house for wingers it wouldn’t be ideal but it would also be not the end of the world. I would be eager to see Reiss Nelson get more playing time this year in his favoured position of left wing and see how players like Jeff Reine-Adelaide progress under a new coach who has a good track record of bringing youngsters through.

Michael24

It’s always nice to read Victorious’s wonderfully worded posts.

Isn’t the English language such a beautiful thing.

Guns of Brixton

Lucas Torreira & Matteo Guendouzi set for their medicals.

Zfree

Remember the good ole days before Vic existed in this space? Feel like I need a shower after reading some of his slop

Rambo Ramsey

I’ve noticed there’s a trend with Victorious, Hairline and their ilk

Talk about Arsenal? They pose as Superfans lashing out at anyone that offers criticism.

Talk about Social issues? They trumpet out the Liberal-handbook, lashing out at imagined ‘cave dwellers’.

Talk about Behavior on a blog? They act superior and pretend that they are classier than others.

Basically always looking to put themselves on a higher pedestal to, maybe compensate for their tiny peepee? I don’t know. All they end up doing though is showcase their hypocrisy and general lack of self-awareness.

Receding Hairline

“Basically always looking to put themselves on a higher pedestal to, maybe compensate for their tiny peepee?”

Real matured talk. So now this blog has become an avenue for dick measuring??

What next…we should all submit exact measurements of our privates ?

Guns of Brixton

10 inches

Leftsidesanch

Putting it out there, Vic and Hairline are probably the same person..

Michael24

Rambo

It’s called being a TOSSER.

Countryboy

Rambo
I am surprised nobody has noticed that what is going on among the trio of Ishola70, Receding Hairline and Dissenter is a dick measuring contest.

About who the most intelligent Nigerian is

EL OH EL

Redtruth

raptora
“Meant to say regardless Wenger we were indeed a couple of signings away of winning the EPL.”

All the top teams collapsed yet Arsenal still needed a couple of signings to beat Leicester to the title….yeah right….lol

Receding Hairline

“About who the most intelligent Nigerian is”

Don’t even know what this is supposed to mean.

Besides nothing goes on between me and Dissenter, so if you have something to say to Dissenter you say it plainly. As for the Ishola dude, i simply point out to him the possibility of expressing himself without resorting to petty insults , i will do so regardless of his nationality

raptora

The perks of having past it Wenger, Red.

Receding Hairline

“Putting it out there, Vic and Hairline are probably the same person..”

You are allowed to put anything out there, although in this case i don’t even see how you can come to that conclusion .

Am i also allowed to put it out there that Bamford and Dissenter are probably the same person just because they both post from the States?

Or that all of you posting from the UK are one and the same?

PessimisticPat

Guns of Brixton.

Made me spit my coffee on my desk. Amazing sir.

That has to be the most perfectly placed 10 inches since diabys foot hit Terry’s face.

Cesc Appeal

We are still talking to Soyuncu it seems, looks as if that is one Mislintat wants.

Got to say pretty impressed with how Emery has just swept in no real fuss and got on with things, implementing his way of doing things from day one without any issues and is building the squad he wants.

Results are what matters, but looks promising.

Receding Hairline

“That has to be the most perfectly placed 10 inches since diabys foot hit Terry’s face.”

I was impressed with the placement myself …directly under the post ,,,LOL

Receding Hairline

“We are still talking to Soyuncu it seems, looks as if that is one Mislintat wants.”

I understand there are offers on the table for both Elneny and Mustafi. I think we should look to move one of them on if not both.

Micheal

Guns
10 inches

It’ll never stand up in Court.

PessimisticPat

Me too Cesc Appeal

At the moment I’m quite pleased how we’ve gone about our summer so far but the only thing hanging over us at the minute is Ramsey’s contract. Get that sorted soon either way and I’ll be delighted

Leedsgunner

“We are still talking to Soyuncu it seems, looks as if that is one Mislintat wants.”

Where have you seen this Cesc?

Park Chu-young's left testicle

CA

I don’t think the Soyuncu deal will happen. It all seems to be recycled news. Where are you hearing that we are still talking to Soyuncu – if we ever have been?

Guns of Brixton

“Guns
10 inchesIt’ll never stand up in Court.”

I beg to differ!

Whether it be a court or Parliament.
It shall stand Tall and Proud !!

raptora

Freiburg are believed to want around £30million for the highly-rated defender, and Soyuncu’s agent Mustafa Dogru has issued an update on his client’s future, insisting there has been no contact from Arsenal yet. He told Turkish-Football.com: “Arsenal have not held official talks with us, Sven Mislintat is keen on him but we are currently not in direct negotiations with the club. “We have made it clear to Freiburg that Caglar wants to leave over the summer and Frieburg are happy to go ahead with a transfer but only for the right price. Playing in the Premier League is what most… Read more »

Guns of Brixton
Zfree

I was thinking that if Ramsey hasn’t signed on by July 1 we should be moving him on. Then I was thinking okay, early July. Now it’s getting to be mid-July…

If he isn’t accepting the offer, why not move his ass on? The project should be enticing, apparently he’s being offered the captaincy, should be loads of money… An injury prone Ramsey on mega mega wages is not something I want, would like to see the club play hardball in the next 7-10 days with him – here’s the offer, take it, or you’re sold to the highest bidder.

Marc

Guns

Read that piece earlier sounds like we’re getting a top notch player.

Leedsgunner

I’m not doubting you btw Cesc, I too would like Soyuncu to coming in bed down. He effectively would be a replacement for Koscelny or Mustafi wouldn’t he? Well done to the club for working on the CD now rather than when Koscelney is due to retire… watching clubs would just bump their prices up! I’ve been very impressed with the measured way the club has gone about bringing in acquisitions without the self-pitying drama that Wenger used to indulge in. We need to get players out now… so we can bump up the transfer kitty for the winter. Unlike… Read more »

Cesc Appeal

Leeds Park Chu There’s a few sites saying it but that could be recycled news, however, there are a few Twitter accounts knocking around that over the past season have called things pretty right. There’s a couple that called Leno and Sokratis way before the news even picked up on an interest and they called Torreira as being done when the papers were saying we had an interest. They claim Arsenal are very much interested in Soyuncu and what we’re doing is what we’ve seen happen to us and others before, get the player wanting to go to Arsenal and… Read more »

Freddie Ljungberg

Looks like most wingers we’ve been linked to are off the market soon:

Pavon staying, Martins to Atletico and Lozano to Man U.

Who else is out there that we can get in?

I’m guessing this is it in midfield if Ramsey is staying, maybe with Elneny heading out.

Sell him, Welbeck, Perez, Mustafi and Ospina and there’s plenty of ammo left without losing any quality on the pitch.

Already the best window in ages, but it could be great.

PessimisticPat

I’m wishing I had 10 inches like GOB

gambon

Wilshere to West Ham,

Thats about his level these days. Good luck to him.

gambon

Cesc

I think Soyuncu deal is dead, or it was as soon as Chambers signed a new deal.

If Mustafi goes, we would still have 6 CBs if we bought Soyuncu in, 4 of whom would be 22 yo or under.

Not sure that would be good business.

Park Chu-young's left testicle

Cheers CA. Fingers crossed.

Cesc Appeal

Gambon

In terms of our CBs though, I agree we have a lot on paper but I think Mustafi will go.

Kozz you cannot really count, he looks like coming back next year, if at all, and who knows in what condition he will come back in before his contract expires at the end of next season.

One of Mavropanos or Holding will likely go out on loan, most likely Holding.

That would mean Sokratis, Soyuncu, Mavropanos and Chambers as CB options.

The Royal Arsehole

Has this not been the best summer in the last 10 year for excitement of the upcoming season. Yes the world cup is overshadowing our moves with great games. When was the last summer you would wake to see us making moves for the appropriate player in the appropriate positions needing strength. Yes we are not making blockbuster moves, but we are making right choices of leadership and talent that can still be groomed with the potential of being something special. Looking at these players we are still attached to or looking to bring abroad, YOU HAVE TO BE EXCITED!!

raptora

If you think about it before when a player was joining us, they would have to fit in the group of players, to go in already settled place with Wenger at the helm giving all orders and everyone was aware of how things work. Now new players come, and it’s like – “Yo, bro, how are things here, what is your training like, when do you eat, do you watch videos every day, do you go out together, do you know this, that” and old players will be like – “No idea, brah. I know almost as many people in… Read more »

Majesticgooner

Wow isn’t it a good feeling, no excuses about how we can’t sign any players because of the World Cup or no other club is signing no business is being done or we are only looking for players who would improve the team or we are waiting for the so called big teams to get their signings done first and definitely no sign of an old geezer playing beach volleyball or street football to prove to everyone how young and fit he still is. Funny how there is no mention of any job for our ex manager and tbh I… Read more »

Radio Raheem

Agree with Gambon, I was never convinced of us signing Soyuncu. More agent talk than any concrete in my view.

Cesc Appeal

In terms of a winger you can probably see us needing to sell to buy there, likely Welbeck, Perez and Campbell all sold should be able to get you £30 Million. You have cheaper options in Pavon, Martins, Vazquez and Lozano but each have issues and other sides looking at them, in the case of Vazquez can you get him away from Madrid for a reasonable fee? You could go for a big signing there instead, £50-70 Million for someone like Bailey but that then brings into play the whole argument about selling Lacazette again unless we could organise we… Read more »

Pierre

Will be shame when Ramsey leaves..

I will miss his lack of discipline, his ventures upfield, his little flicks, his lack of discipline, his stupid face he pulls whenever he misplaces a pass or misses a goalscoring opportunity, his lack of discipline and, I nearly forgot, his lack of discipline.
Will he find another club/manager that will give him the freedom he received under wenger.

Is he holding the club to ransom, will he be labeled a mercenary…. I doubt it..

Pierre

Come on Ramsey, sign the thing (if there is a thing to sign).. I want to see how you perform in a balanced team,I’m sure you can do it on a consistent basis….

Guns of Brixton

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