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You can chill those Heinz Baked beans, it seems that the deal to bring Pépé to Arsenal is basically done. Fabrizio Romano, who has been on top of this story even when it was a ‘OH DO FU*K OFF’ pipe dream, reckons the deal is done and the player is wetting his bed in excitement for the move.

I don’t need to continue to wax about this, but really, it’s the most exciting transfer of the last 10 years for Arsenal. We know he wants to move to us, he’s not a reject, his career is on an upwards trajectory.

… I still can’t quite believe it’s happening.

I’m also glad that this summer has well and truly seen the death of the ITK crowd. We’re back to journo’s knowing more. I much prefer things that way.

We still have our cuck fanbase praising Wenger for being part of the deal. Sure, Pépé wants to come to Arsenal, but be real, Raul having a relationship with Jorge Mendes is why this is happening, nothing to do with what we were doing 20 years ago. The pound notes speak and we’re finally dealing with the right agents that can make things happen.

Interestingly, Monaco are rumoured to be entertaining a €30m bid for Mustafi. Jorge Mendes has deep ties over there. He’s moved lots of names in and out of that club. It really wouldn’t be surprising to see us shift out players because we’re greasing the right sort of wheels with the Pépé deal.

I think moving on Mustafi would be the biggest deal of the summer. It would be absolutely unreal. I think I would write Raul a thank you note.

It’s been very amusing to watch certain Arsenal fans sanctimoniously slamming fans when it comes to his treatment. He’s a leach. He’s here because we make it too easy for him to stink out our defence. Why shouldn’t fans hound him out? To say it’s not Arsenal class to boo player just shows a lack of understanding of our history. I’ve been there when we’ve booed Eboue. Fans in the 80s were militant about moving on Terry Neil with protests. Away fans hounded Wenger at Stoke station. Arsenal fans were booing players as far back as the Chapman days. Fans were even booing in 2004!

Sure, it’s not nice. But this is elite sport. This isn’t dopey Dave the intern that keeps messing up the coffee run. He shouldn’t be given the choice to stay. He should go to Monaco and enjoy the good life. Then we should go out and sign someone better so we can crack on with a better defence.

If Gareth Bale can be shoved out a year after signing a new deal in Madrid after netting 4 European Cups, then Mustafi can be as well.

There is no class in accepting mediocrity.

Right, that’s me done, see you in the comments.

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Marc

If ManU are going to sign Fernandes does that mean Pogba is off?

Receding Hairline

Still don’t understand how anyone can offer money and Dybala for Lukaku though

Juventus don’t do deals that don’t benefit them

MidwestGun

If we could sign a LB.. and a CB who could cover at RB… sort of like a Bac Sagna type.. I would be ecstatic especially if Mustafi is gone..

Probably a pipe dream… but still would make me giddy.

Words on a Blog

Pierre,

Seriously?

If not, please don’t mess with my blood pressure…….

Marc

Receding

I’ve never rated Lukaku – couldn’t believe ManU paid £75 million for him.

Receding Hairline

“Rumour going around that pepe has failed his medical.”

Pierre looking to start a rumor Pepe has failed his medical

Fixed it for you

Marc

Thing is Pierre’s not fucking about or cracking a joke he’d genuinely be happy if he did fail his medical.

Receding Hairline

Marc i am the opposite, always rated Lukaku. But 75m was daylight robbery, but it’s telling Chelsea and United were all willing to pay it. Now he is potential moving to Juventus. Tells it’s own story really

MidwestGun

Good thing we don’t have a medical test or a Pysch test to get on Le Grove… or there would be many failed exams..

Graham62

Pierre

Not funny.

Why would you say that?

So much bitterness.

Chris
Receding Hairline

Pierre has nothing but resentment towards the current regime at Arsenal. He first off started the agenda that no flair players will be joining us after seeing how Ozil was treated. Now he just wants every thing they touch to fail.

MidwestGun

Pierre-

Repeat after me.. Arsene Wenger isn’t coming back and Ozil isn’t world class.

………………………Arsene Wenger isn’t coming back and Ozil isn’t world class.

……………………..Arsenene Wenger isn’t coming back and Ozil isn’t world class.

Repeat this mantra every morning and breath deeply and everything will be ok..

I promise you. Might help your golf game as well who knows…

Elmo

Interesting on Twitter (@behnisch / @tariqpanja) about how Pepe transfer will be dealt with / what is pretty common now:

EUR 80m transfer fee over 5 years agreed between clubs.
Lille will then immediately sell the right to the fee to a factoring company for EUR 70/75m up-front.
Arsenal will pay EUR 92m in total, including EUR 12m to agents.
Lille will receive EUR 70-75m.
Somewhere between EUR 17-22m will leave the game (18-24% of the money paid out by Arsenal will end up with intermediaries or finance companies).

Words on a Blog

MidWest,

A psych test would rule pretty much every one on here out.

You’d be left having informed and cultured discussions with Cesc.

Graham62

Why don’t you change your moniker to “Resenting Pierre”

Are you happy that Pepe is coming?

MidwestGun

Lol Words problem is Pedro is pyscho too depending on how much oat milk he has had that day… so not sure who would administer the test.

Words on a Blog

Graham,

Waiting for CG to come on in a minute to tell us about the rumour that Pepe’s medical tests showed that his biological age was actually 44!

Leftsidesanch

It’s amazing isn’t it, how can some people walk around consumed with such disdain and bitterness?

I feel bad for you Pierre, for having such a shit name and having to carry around the weight of acidity on your shoulders.

Leftsidesanch

There are a few that are here to shake up the Legrove world, if everybody become fans of Ozil (hold your LOL’s) you can bet that Pathetic Pierre would go the other way, so would his mate CG, Thomas and GOH.

R.S.P.C.Arsenal

Marc with a c

I rated lipukau when he had arsenal n Chelsea to choose from.
An he choose them..

To me he is just another whose hunger has been eaten up by earning too much money…

The lad lost appetite .

Marc

I can’t understand how someone can get so invested over an individual manager over the club they support. Pierre’s old enough and I believe he did support Arsenal long before Wenger came.

It’s like a form of Stockholm Syndrome.

Words on a Blog

Leftside,

Ah, Thomas…..I don’t think I’ve ever come across, whether in real life or in the virtual world, a more relentlessly and consistently negative person than Thomas.

salpardisenyc

“As for the Ozil thing, everyone loved Ozil’s signing. TR7 likes to standout, that’s his MO here”

Or he just has a solid opinion, I may not agree with it all the time but he goes his own way. Refreshing in crowded field of sheep like yourself.

Words on a Blog

Marc,

To be fair to Pierre, he’s done lots of tactical analysis of Pépé on YouTube (like the sterling work that conclusively proved that Ceballos played football just like Xhaka) and he has come to the reasoned conclusion that Pépé runs around uselessly like a chicken that’s just been beheaded by Emery. The problem is Pepe’s got no end product.

Oh, wait.

Marc

RSPC

He’s a unit but I’ve never been convinced he’s top level. Mourinho (before he went completely bonkers) thought the same but then went bonkers and spent a silly amount of money on him.

I would say he’s a poor mans Drogba or Costa but it’s more a case of a slightly deluded rich mans version with the money he’s gone for.

R.S.P.C.Arsenal

Pierre n dismal

Need to move on …

Next home game go early sit on your seat and look at the pitch, see past game glories … then look to the bench it’s empty. He’s gone..

He had more than enough chances in the last 8 years.

He is doing well. Send him cards with empt6 signed cheques , he would like that.

Henry Root

Some of the puerile garbage that gets posted on here never fails to surprise me but to suggest that Pépé had failed his medical when he passed with flying colours this morning is a new low. Absolutely pathetic. It’s been nice to see some acknowledgement that a club that has been very behind the curve in terms of its planning is now developing some very interesting moves . Ceballos, Pepe and Tierney are all players that will improve the side . We desperately need a good CB and some shipping out of the dross. But this window looks like representing… Read more »

R.S.P.C.Arsenal

Marc with a c

Good point.

United need to clear him n Pogba out.turn up when they want..

Marc

Words

It’s like Pierre’s way of demeaning a player is to pick another player who isn’t popular and say player A is like him.

If we were linked with a CB that he suddenly took a dislike to that player would suddenly be just like Mustafi.

Marc

RSPC

Actually I quite like them being there!

Not sure why though.

MidwestGun

Pepe is going to have a wicked cool name to chant as well… I’m sure some enterprising young chant writers will come up with something epic.

Words on a Blog

Elmo

18-24%of the Pépé (and other players) fees leaving the game and going to agents and financiers is pretty depressing, it has to be said.

Under Arsene, old Arsenal would have taken a principled stand and refused to do the deal.

But that’s football these days, and it shouldn’t be up to to the clubs but up to regulators (ha ha) to try to put a stop to it.

Leftsidesanch

Words lol that is hilarious, Thomas used to parade on here as Steve and is a known Chelsea fan..he is another who evades the bin.

Pierre can string across a sentence together which sets him apart from CG but he is also a troll, here to wind everybody up.

salpardisenyc

Middy

Cmon give it a go!
How you rate this signage?

Marc

Words

I had that exact conversation with my brother earlier. We need rules to control how agents are paid etc but being the only club to make a moral stand and suffer because of it is crazy.

Un na naai

Salt and pepe

Leftsidesanch

Un na

Catchy and saying in my head sounds hilarious

Words on a Blog

Leftside,

Yeah Pierre can put a sentence together, and when he’s talking about tactics, he can occasionally make sense, even if I usually disagree with him.

But he’s like a religious fundamentalist whose worldview is totally shaped by the prophets Wenger and Ozil, peace be upon them.

Marc

Leftside

Valentin is another one – convinced Arsenal need to employ a head surgeon as Auba and Pepe are going to keep on colliding and knocking each other out.

Leftsidesanch

I don’t even think he likes Ozil as much as he makes out Words. He decided to select the most maligned player in the team and align himself with them once Wenger left.

Jamie

Pierre is a young pup. Probably was born after Wenger took charge, so it’s all he’s ever known.

R.S.P.C.Arsenal

Marc with a c

Lingerard will implode this season.

No way is he international class.

United young player well overrated

Feel a bit sorry for welbeck no club yet.

MidwestGun

Sal- Got to get my creative juices flowing.. I rate Pepe on par with say Sanchez signing as far as impact… Given we don’t have any wingers on the first team. And if we decide to promote say a Nelson or a Martinelli or a Saha… in the next few seasons we could be set up for at least 4 or 5 seasons. Also won’t need to play Auba and Laca every single match. Anyhow, it’s up there in all time signings as far as excitement especially since it was looking like we were gonna get shutout. Need to address… Read more »

Graham62

Can someone please start a new blog for those folk on here who resent change.

What it proves is that Pierre and his clan were never focused on wanting Arsenal to progress. They were far more concerned in protecting their master and tolerating the status quo.

Pepe is a fantastic acquisition and promotes a positive sign that we are trying to move forward.

Leftsidesanch

I saw that Marc and I was happy with how you guys took him to task with that ridiculous notion, he goes out of his way to be critical too. I’d be amazed if he supported Arsenal.

I mean, suggesting to sell Auba to Man Utd?! The nutters have really come out to play on LG this year.

Words on a Blog

Leftside,

You’re right about Pierre and Ozil, and if Mustafi ends up staying, that’s pretty worrying!

We’re gonna have reams and reams of “analysis” about Mustafi’s defensive prowess and “chances denied”

MidwestGun

Sergeant Pepe’s lonely hearts club band?

Marc

Midwest

I don’t want to comment on the coming season until the window closes.

I’ll jinx it I just know it.

Sid

Lukaku is a rich mans Giroud!

Words on a Blog

Pépé don’t preach?

(Sorry)

Leftsidesanch

I reckon we’d have to drag Mustafi out kicking and screaming. He’s intent on staying at Arsenal and collecting his generous wage.

Marc

Leftside

You can always spot the nut jobs by the way they respond when their comments are pulled up.

I called Valentin a cheese eating surrender monkey after he said we should give in and let Kos go on a free and now I’m a xenophobic troll.

salpardisenyc

Pepe don’t preach is SICK

MidwestGun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQPN3UKQM-U

I’m a Pepe, your a Pepe, wouldn’t you like to be a Pepe too?

Marc

Leftside

On a serious note Monaco has a crazy low income tax rate so it’s possible that he could “take home” as much / more than he earns at Arsenal even though his gross salary was less.

It’s also not as he’d be moving to a shit hole.

MidwestGun

Lol Pepe don’t preach is good too..

Bob N16

Pépé was a rolling stone….

Marc

sal

What about Pepe don’t miss!

Marc

Is that the guy out of An American Werewolf in London?

Chris

Might get myself a Peperoni pizza tonight to celebrate

MidwestGun

Marc maybe… kind of freaky looking dude..

WengerEagle

Are PSG allergic to signing top class midfielders or what’s the crack?

Gueye another decent CM but doesn’t take them closer to the elite sides midfielders.

Jamie

Salt n Pepe – Let’s talk about sex

Sid

I like it when they call me big pepe

WengerEagle

Pepe medical, tasty son.

Leftsidesanch

Marc

I do think that if Monaco have real designs of adding Mustafi to their squad then it’s a deal that we will look to sanction. I don’t think he’s flavour of the month with Emery or the top brass at all.

Words on a Blog

BobN16,

Love the Pépé Was a Rolling Stone one – that gets my vote

Leftsidesanch

Reckon we’d get a good little video tomorrow to announce Pepe tomorrow WE

MidwestGun

Red hot Chile Pepe’s?

Never mind the Tottenham..
Never mind the United fans.
Never mind Scouser bans.
Never mind the Chelsea scam..

Cause we are the Red Hot Chile Pepe!!!!

Hahaha I don’t know, like I said, lots of material to work with..

Bob N16

Cheers Words, trying hard for more but have writer’s block!

Marc

Leftside

The guy’s had how many years to iron the fuck ups out of his game?

The expectation level at Arsenal is only going to get higher and the fans more vocal towards the players who make mistake after mistake.

Go to Monaco – nice life good money.

MidwestGun

Alright well lunch time .. here maybe when I get back will be a done deal..

Bob N16
Marc

Bob

Don’t try to force it.

Jamie

Good work, Bob!

Bob N16

Marc/ Jamie…..can’t please all the people all the time!

Leftsidesanch

Of course, that’s why I found it comical Marc when he said that he wants to prove himself, after all this time I don’t think the penny is going to drop. He needs to be as far away from the team as possible.

Jamie

Bob

60% of the time, it works every time.

salpardisenyc

Marc

Pepe don’t miss solid.

I’m always partial to the clash so:

This is radio Pepe tearing up the seven veils
This is radio Pepe using audio ammuntion

salpardisenyc

Veils < Sisters

WengerEagle

Pepe Silvia.

salpardisenyc

Zaha not going anywhere, killed this summers move with signing extension at Palace. Poor agenting right there.

Champagne charlie
salpardisenyc

God dammit dude i’m having a panic attack.

WengerEagle

Line of Charlie set you straight Sal.

salparadisenyc

Its always sunny in Philadelphia Eagle.

bennydevito

Hmmm, After signing Pepe, provided it happens, nothing would surprise me or be beyond the realms of possibility for the rest of our window, especially with regards to signing this CB we’re supposedly after. If we sell Mustafi, Kos and Bielik for around £40 not only will we have recouped a good amount of money but we will be very light at the back in terms of experience, so any CB we sign will need to be proven, experienced and ready to hit the ground running. How does a mad last minute £80m bid for Maguire sound? We did bid… Read more »

bennydevito

After being stuck at Palace and having a shit season, who’s to say we won’t go back in for him next summer at half the price or even this January?

That’s my prediction anyway.

Leftsidesanch

Derby County have won the race to sign Arsenal’s Krystian Bielik for around £10m. He had offers from Italy for €4m & €7m but he is joining Derby.

Great if true

Cesc Appeal

If we have got £10 Million for Bielik that is more like it in terms of selling as well

Un na naai

Jamie

I already had salt and Pepe. Gotta be quick round here son

Un na naai

He’s a red hot chilli Pepe

Cesc Appeal

Mamas & Pepes: Arsenal Dreaming

Words on a Blog

Pépé Pépé

Official music video.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qbkwE-XgZPI

Un na naai

Pepe’s got a brand new bag
Dun Na Na Na duuuuum

Marc

Un na

I like that one – best so far

Un na naai

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3ziBH-67sew

Pepe don’t take no mess

Tune

KAY Boss

Being linked to Boubacar Kamara of Marseilles. Valued at €20m. Has a year left on his contract. Looks OK for a player of his age 19.
Value for money with home and Saliba. Pray it happens.