Upamecan-you-believe-it?

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Business travel is all about projects, to yourself, the true person you want to be.

I downloaded 10 episodes worth of Ken Burns documentaries, packed a Christopher Hitchens memoir, a notebook with a mechanical pencil for jotting down semi-important musings, and I carried my laptop so I could catch up with admin.

You know what I achieved in 2.5 hours on a packed plane? 5 Stroopwafels, 2 bags of Cheetos, 1 Nesquik milkshake, 3 episodes of Rick and Morty, all whilst tearing through a gossip magazine that totally gave me the inside scoop on Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s ILLICIT courtship.

Such a sobering experience. I’m like that Chanel guy when he realised he wasn’t going to be who the people wanted him to be.

However, at least I wasn’t sitting on the internet like a transfer pervert like most of you lot were. You are fucking embarrassing, grown men, hoovering up content like it was the last line at a festival before the Klaxons arrive.

UPEMECANO PEOPLE.

I was literally on a podcast with Dan the day before pontificating on why we’d bother with Umtiti when players like the Leipzig man and Lewis Dunk would represent better value and lower risk.

Rumour has it we’re in for him for €60, but they want more… obviously.

This player is exactly what we need. He’s built like Sol Campbell. He’s a towering figure. He has everything we want, most notably, fitness. He’d be a great partner for Sokratis this season, and by the time he’s adapted to the league, we’d be bringing Saliba to town.

Wow, wow, wow… we’d have two of the best young centre backs in France powering our backline for ten years. Saliba is 19, Upemacano is 20… that would be unreal business.

I’m so excited at the prospect I don’t know what to do.

Every time there’s a problem, Raul and Edu just deal with.

THEY ARE PUTTING ME OUT OF BUSINESS.

The only thing I’ll have left to moan about is Emery… and if that doesn’t work out this season, they simply won’t renew his deal then that’ll be sorted.

At least I’m safe in the knowledge that if it all goes to shit here, I’ll be able to land a cheeky CHIEF FOOTBALL WRITER role at any of the major news publications… amirite?

No. I’m not. An Ebola outbreak isn’t getting me that coveted role at The Daily Star and that’s the brutal truth.

Anyway, not much from me today.

See me in the comments and tell me how you’ll celebrate if we buy Upemecano!

Also, listen to the damn Podcast. No Patreon bullshit here. Just free content on the proviso you do NOT criticise the work.

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Freddie Ljungberg

Marko

No No, apparently Sweden, just like Ireland if I remember Dons rants correctly is basically Mordor. Just like every other country that isn’t England and he can use against another poster, it’s pretty pathetic but he’s only got one schtick so nationalistic claptrap it is.

Cesc Appeal

I do like that we’re negotiating with different clubs at the same time and have a back up plan ready to go.

Victorious

No Torreira and Ceballos against Newcastle..that means captain Granite is in there..

no matter what we should we should get the win though.. Newcastle are a mess and the fans are threatening to boycott

What do you with the attack Mystic?

Pepe gets a look in perhaps?

CG

92 clubs in UK

Let’s say they all have 4 centre backs on their books.

92×4 =368 approx centre backs in the UK

Surely, SURELY- the next Maguire, Holding, Keane,Dunk are out there

Surely to goodness- there are defenders out there!!

Marc

Torreira will not start against Newcastle he’s only just back in training. I’d be surprised to see either Ceballos or Pepe start as well.

Freddie Ljungberg

Don

“Do I really have to post stats on blandland
again?”

I’m sure you have to, it’s in your nature, just like a shark can’t stop swimming you can’t stop being a bigoted dickhead.

“Look. You tired to give it. You got it back and now you can’t take it.”

Oh, is that what’s happening? Maybe in the White supremacy fantasy land of your dreams, not in this reality though.

KAY Boss

I’m happy to take Coutinho in a heartbeat. Kos is a goner. Who’s next?
If we can’t get quality CB, then wait till one falls in the opportune time.
Those on twitter, how credible is the ghezel guy who broke the Coutinho news. Spurs going for Dybala and Continho, can’t see both happening though. Maybe, just maybe Upemacano Is a smokescreen for a better ready made defender.

Marc

Un na

“Yeah
Because our budgets was fucking crippled without him
We had to rely on 5 yard sideways sideshow bob while everyone crowned over him. ”

Sorry I have no idea what point you’re trying to make there?

Victorious

Yea Upamecano was always a pipe dream

Rugani would still be an upgrade though.. Can see him doing quite well With Holding..

Would not agree to an obligation to buy though. But we seem to be over a barrel here and it’s..

Tick Tock.. right CG?

Vintage Gun

I’m hearing Ozil’s Agent is due in D.C next week to discuss a potential move there to replace Rooney as the ‘Star man’

No idea if it’s true or not. Would put a bit of meat on the Coutinho story though.

Un na naai

Oh, is that what’s happening? Maybe in the White supremacy fantasy land of your dreams, not in this reality though.

????
I thought Sweden was one of the whitest countries in the world?? Didn’t realise I’m forbidden from critical analysis of Sweden or anywhere else for that matter? Oh guess what? I’m not.

Anyway…..haven’t you got rusty trombones to be disging out?

KAY Boss

Un /FL, can u please stop these attacks on each others persona and country?
You guys are behaving like squirrels farting at each other for pleasure.

CG

The Italians know their defenders – they dont give their good ones away…..

The Spaniards know their midfielders- they dont give their good ones away….

Raguni and Cebollas ??

Rejects…. it will end in tears.

Old Regime/New Regime. Same

Clueless..

Mysticleaves

Vic, attack could be Lacazette Auba Miki. Nelson is a wildcard for that left wing spot. Not sure Pepe lands a start. Maybe a bit early for him.

Haven’t seen Iwobi in training. He’s not back yet?

Victorious

I scrow past FL and UN.. Absolutely drags down the comment section with the bigotry attacks and whatnot… And wait for it..they’re probably adults with kids,bet those sweet darlings will be chuffed

CG

Vict
Football is a simple game

We have a potentially potent team
Full of attacking options

ALL WE NEED IS SOME BLOODY EXPERIENCED STOPPERS.

it ain’t difficult….
It really is not.

TheLegendaryDB10

Surely, surely there isn’t someone slagging off what Raul is trying to do to redress our massive squad deficiencies?

Ah, yep there is only CG.

What kinda of Gooner are you? Are you the braindead idiot who got suckered big time by AW and is pent on discrediting what the club is doing to rectify things?

On a more serious note: Why do you write so much drivel? Do you have nothing else to do?

Kay

I think I will be really happy with this.
In – Rugani and Coutinho
Out – Mustafi and Ozil

God please make it happen. We are long overdue.

Freddie Ljungberg

“hulking beautiful Viking types”

“Boohoo. Terrible shame what’s happened to Sweden. Rip”

“So many tall and beautiful Europeans….not any more.”

That’s just from this page, think it’s pretty clear where you stand Don. This is pointless anyway, you’re not going to stop being a dickhead that’s pretty clear by now.

TitsMcGee

Kos being dragged for swapping Arsenal shirt for Bordeaux shirt.

Mysticleaves

I am convinced either Pedro knows CG personally or he’s reached Pedro to ask for permission to troll his site for a while and see how people react.

Victorious

Agree Mystic

That attack should do the job..pepe would probably come in at some stage

Iwobi won’t make the squad and had a prolonged holiday because of his participation in AFCON..

Must confess I have doubts about Auba.LACA. Pepe front line.. Auba not too effective from the left and doesn’t really play like a winger

Victorious

I am convinced either Pedro knows CG personally or he’s reached Pedro to ask for permission to troll his site for a while and see how people react”

Lol my belle

CG

Leg db10

“””Surely, surely there isn’t someone slagging off what Raul is trying to do to redress our massive squad deficiencies?”””

What’s he ever done?
Has he ever licked a ball?
What’s he know about soccer?
Ever scouted a player?
His footballing expertise?

He is a glorified double glazing salesman- you nincompoop.

Same a Risdale.Loves spending other peoples money.( BADLY)

Un na naai

Freddie

Hey. You can dish it…..maybe leave the call to violence comments alone and you won’t get tugged on it

Bell end

Guns of SF

Vintage

I pray this is true

Spanishdave

Coutinho ain’t coming to us he wants to play in the ECL not the Loosers cup on Thursdays.
It’s Spurs for him.

Victorious

We should absolutely get Coutinho if it stops Spuds getting him.. Hahah

They could absolutely be some team having such flair to complement their already physically and athletically superb team

Marc

What had David Dein done prior to buying into Arsenal?

Freddie Ljungberg

http://www.insidefutbol.com/2019/08/06/galatasaray-officials-in-england-to-speak-to-arsenal-about-signing/432680/

Apparently they want Elneny, on loan. I know we can’t say anything about loan deals right now but every time any turkish club is linked to anyone it’s on a loan. Says a lot that no one else is in for him even at a modest fee.

Cesc Appeal

Spurs are rumoured to have agreed a fee for Dybala, personal terms with Bruno Fernandes and they are leading the chase for Coutinho.

Something doesn’t add up there.

NW9 gooner

Sky reported that Spurs made a bid for Dybala and now the item has disappeared

Marc

Freddie

Probably says they know we’re desperate to unload him. No panic on that side of things yet. We had people telling us on here it was better to let Kos go on a free rather than get tied up in some acrimonious battle for months and months.

We got almost £5 million for him a couple of weeks later.

Trust in Sanllehi – so far he’s earned it.

Guns of SF

dybala is a good player but not that great.
A faster and more physical league is tough on these type of players.
Not much time and space on the ball…. he might do ok,,,, but not holding my breath

Marc

Cesc

Er click bait?

Marko

Spurs are rumoured to have agreed a fee for Dybala, personal terms with Bruno Fernandes and they are leading the chase for Coutinho.Something doesn’t add up there.

I heard Paolo Maldini is coming out of retirement and Johan Cruyff is coming back from the dead to sign for them. Such is the power of the Poch. Still won’t win them a trophy though

Cesc Appeal

Marc

We better hope so, I would say what Spurs are missing is high technical ability players.

It looks as if they’re getting £40-50 Million for Eriksen so I would imagine it is one of the above. Maybe one and Coutinho on loan.

Marc

Marko

Sorry mate I hate to piss on your parade but the Spud’s have already won the Audi Cup this season.

Show’s what you know!

Victorious

Don’t trust Sky sports. They’ve all over the place lately just like talkshit and sun

But Spuds look poised for a huge deadline day

If they manage to bring any of Dybala,Coutinho,Lo Celo or Fernadez theyd finish above us again

HighburyLegend

The spuds are so desperate to make a big signing, it’s hilarious.

WengerEagle

They’ll sign one of the three in all likelihood CA, rumours are rife that United are close on Dybala/Neres/Bruno Fernandes too. Silly season really has ratcheted up with bollocks links in recent days, pretty much every player on the market is being linked to the top PL clubs. Reckon that Fernandes will sign for one of Spurs or United [far too good for Sporting] and Coutinho leaves for either PSG [via some kind of cash swap for Neymar who’s downed tools there and has fucked off the hierarchy including Tuchel] or us/Spurs on a loan deal. Not sure who I’d… Read more »

Freddie Ljungberg

Marc Yeah, I’m still hoping we get 7-8m for him, he’s an international, in his prime years and his wages aren’t that crazy, just because he’s not good enough for Arsenal doesn’t mean he can’t play on a decent level, depends on if he’s willing to move though, maybe have to take a slight pay cut too. Feel like he should be one of the easier deadwood to flog, just shows the mountain Raul and co has to climb with the rest of them. They did play it dead right with Kos, no way should he have been allowed to… Read more »

HighburyLegend

Victoriousofnothing nose best, as usual….

WengerEagle

Yeah Sky have been shit all summer, absolute chancers.

Really did embarrass themselves when they shamlessly tried to take the credit for ‘breaking’ the Pepe move.

NW9 gooner

Now reporting that agreement reached with Juventus – Spurs will be formidable thus season

Freddie Ljungberg

Would be great if Spurs can’t get Eriksen sold and have to hold on to a player that clearly wants to leave and then losing him on a free next year, would give them a taste of what we’d had for the last couple of years.

If they lower the price to something more realistic for a decent but not world class player with 1 year left on his contract maybe they can find more suitors, not sure that’s enough for them to replace him though, surely they need to sell to buy now.

WengerEagle

A near 5m fee for Koscielny is pretty decent considering he’s 34 and is beyond his last legs.

Bielik fee for 10m is great business too, just need to ship Jenkinson off to Notts Forest now and Mustafi to whoever will take him, we’re allegedly in talks with a few clubs about him but he wants to stay the dickhead.

WengerEagle

Sky Italy saying Spurs have reached an agreement with Juve for Dybala, 64m fee.

Not going to lie, that would be a great deal for them. Prime age at 25 and he’s a superb player. Pretty jealous if they pull it off.

Cesc Appeal

WE

Looks as if it’s going to be Dybala. Makes sense as he will get to play the CAM role he wants to taking Eriksen’s place.

I just hope the EPL swallows him up and spits him out.

Freddie Ljungberg

WE

I don’t get what Mustafi is thinking, he has to see that most of the fan base hates him, he can’t be that oblivious surely? Why would he subject himself to more boos and groans every time he touches the ball or his name is mentioned, not to mention all the abuse he gets online.
I get that the money is important to players but why be miserable for years when you don’t have to be?

It’s not like he’ll be on minimum wage or anything if he moves to another club.

Marc

WE

He’s got 2 years left on his contract and at 27 it’s a bad age to be dropped and not kick a ball.

I can understand not leaving if it means a pay cut but if it works out neutral and gives you 4 – 5 years rather than 2 in the reserves it doesn’t make sense – to me at least.

WengerEagle

Eriksen’s a funny one, terrific player but not quite in the elite bracket so can’t see the likes of Real Madrid or PSG being interested.

Barcelona can’t even afford to feed their academy kids after this summer’s spend, Juventus have already brought in Ramsey and Rabiot into the midfield.

Who does that leave really that would be a step up from Spurs and actually needs him? United make a sneaky bid after Dybala’s rejection maybe? Or Bayern? Although they’re supposed to be close to smashing their transfer record on Sane.

CG

Walt

“””What had David Dein done prior to buying into Arsenal?”””

Run successful a business ( his own)
Supported Arsenal all his life
Had the wherewithal to buy Peter Hill Wood shares in the 1980’s

This Spiv will kill Arsenal- and you are too blind to see it!

He doesn’t care about the Club- he cares about himself.

Deluded, Delinquent and deplorable

Go and make some Gazpacho!

Cesc Appeal

Arsenal still going for Upamecano apparently.

Would much prefer that to Rugani.

Victorious

Eagle

what’s your expectations from the suits countdown to deadline? You see any surprises or just the odd loan CB signing or wose still nothing of note?

If so how would u rate the window?

I say 5/10..and not much of a top4 charge

The defense needed to be absolutely OVERHAULED this summer but…..

I could actually see

City
Dippers
spuds..(with a Lo.Celso, Coutinho or Fernadez)
Establishing a considerable gap between them and Us, Chavs and united

Marc

mmmm Gazpacho

Freddie Ljungberg

WE

Maybe going back to Ajax if they lose James Van der Beek;) Sure the dutch league is a step down but at least he’ll play CL every year. Can’t see any of the top teams being interested if the Spuds don’t lower the asking price.

I hope they’re stuck with him.

WengerEagle

FL He may be delusional re his own ability, I mean whatever we all think of him he was very highly thought of in Italy and Spain before we signed him, got a call up to German NT at a young age even if he wasn’t a starter. I’d imagine that he’s looking at Sokratis and Holding and thinking that he’s a better CB. He also knows that he won’t make a step up from Arsenal or even a sideways move, add in to that he’s earning top dollar and living in London and boom, you have a real problem… Read more »

TheLegendaryDB10

Lol CG The know it all who stood by AW until the last day now telling people what to expect from the club today. You just make me laugh at your pathetic attempts at trolling. What do you know about supporting a club? Do you think it’s acceptable to have let a past it manager and a know nothing CEO (who only knew about US football; the pinnacle of football) drive the club down to becoming the laughing stock of football? You know, like the regular humiliations at the hands of Bayern Munich during the last 16 of the CL?… Read more »

WengerEagle

Agree CA, Upa much better suited to PL football than Rugani.

Rugani is a smooth operator but he lacks a bit of pace and I think he’d get bullied over here. Upamecano is very quick and strong as a bull even if he’s not as slick on the ball.

Marc

WE

It’s why we need to make it clear he’s out of here. He should be stripped of his shirt number and not included in our PL squad. That’ll leave a few weeks to unload him.

Victorious

Ah so Dybala rejected United for Spuds..united fans will be fuming ..Says so much really

It’s that the deal of the summer?

He would take them a notch above

Guns of Brixton

If spurs land Dybala and Couthino on loan …. flippimg heck that takes them to the next level doesn’t it ?

Freddie Ljungberg

WE

Oh, he’s absolutely delusional about his ability, no doubt there.

Still, he can’t be deaf too, does he think the fans are calling booostafi or what? Smh.

There’s been signs all through last season that Emery doesn’t rate him, he was only really used when we had injuries or suspensions or when we were forced to play with 3 at the back.
To put hhim in the reserves we need at least 1 more CB and he needs to be made of the same stuff that Xhaka (unfortunately) is made of and never get injured.

WengerEagle

Marc

Hopefully it doesn’t come to making him rot in the reserves but I’d rather that than have him anywhere near the XI. Ability wise he’s not even a terrible defender it’s just he’s far too rash and has dreadful concentration levels so you can always count on him for a fuck up even when you’re coasting.

He’s also too wired and nervy, Mertesacker was a tortoise but I miss how much calm he instilled in the backline, made Koscielny look downright composed and they really were a very good partnership for a time there.

Guns of SF

Dybala and Poch are Argentines so might have a little to do with it

Guns of SF

We got the Martinelli an Edu link so Coutinho should consider us 🙂

WengerEagle

Vic It’s a massive few days left as things stand, very tightly poised. I agree with you, as of right now if the window were to shut without us making any more signings it will have been another failure of a window in my book where we marginally improved without moving the needle any significant amount. We’ve signed no defenders or holding midfielders, and this is a team that has conceded 102 PL goals in the past 2 seasons. Pepe alone doesn’t change a great deal, even if the likes of Saliba and Martinelli are encouraging moves for the future… Read more »

Cesc Appeal

WE

Yeah that’s what we need, speed, power and reading the game.

Apparently Arsenal have had a £62 Million bid rejected.

I would imagine the issue is how much we’re offering this summer.

If we’re offering £15 Million of it this summer Leipzig will likely think if we’re going to be made to wait then we want more total. Fine, installments and a relatively low fee this summer, but you have to give us £70-80 Million in total.

Unfortunately with our budget that is where we are. Tying ourselves to payment plans for the foreseeable.

Marko

Reportedly had a 55 million bid rejected and are willing to come back in apparently closer to 70 million. My guess is Leipzig will accept something

Unsurprisingly you have people on an Arsenal blog getting excited about a Spurs signing. I’m just grateful that they’re not getting Lo Celso

Pierre

Have to say Fred , you have made yourself look a bit of a prick .

First you encourage people to assault a poor defenceless old man who is minding his own business out on the golf course , and then you get your knickers in a twist when Un basically says the same thing about you .

It would probably have been better for you to apologise for your original post as it was unwarranted and rather tasteless .

WengerEagle

FL

Hahaha you’ll have to coin Boostafi. Brilliant, love a Burnsy ref.

I don’t think that Emery seems to rate him either thankfully. He just has a chub for Xhaka, le Captain.

Marc

WE

The problem is Arsenal’s been such a cushy soft place to be players like Mustafi don’t’ realise things are changing.

Mustafi’s current view is so fucking what they’ll play me next week. Emery’s got to be told ” you’re not allowed to pick him” and Mustafi’s got to be told it’s happened.

Once that sinks in he might be a little more open to a move.

WengerEagle

Dybala shits all over Lo Celso. Different calibre of player entirely.

Gazzap

I would probably do the Emile smith rowe thing for upamenco. I think it solves a huge problem we have for the long term when you consider saliba coming next year. That’s starting to look like title winning strength barring a couple of future additions at full back.

WengerEagle

Marc

Yeah, no doubt. Emery’s got to be more ruthless towards leaving players out of the squad if they aren’t in his plans. Could take a leaf out of Conte’s book in that aspect.

I mean he made Ozil an acting captain last season when he clearly didn’t fancy him. Strange that he lacks the stones to stick it to the leeches.

Freddie Ljungberg

Pierre

I’ll apologise when you stop being a trolling prick, aka never.

WE

Honestly don’t get what he sees in Xhaka, apart from never being injured and the ability to spread a couple of hollywood passes wide he has no redeeming qualities.

I’m hoping it’s only because we can’t fix everything at once and we’ll get rid of the remaining deadwood next summer if at all possible.

Cesc Appeal

It might well be that Leipzig are playing hardball knowing we need a CB and that Upamecano has always been our top target so that they can get Smith Rowe permanently.

We value him at £20-25 Million apparently.

I think he has huge potential but I think I’d do it…provided of course the fee comes down to about £40-50 Million.

My preference would be a 2 year loan for Smith Rowe with no fee.

I’m also not sure Smith Rowe would go permanently, or for 2 years which would be a massive problem.

WengerEagle

CA

Factoring in he only has 2 years left on his deal and they have Konate and Orban there, I’d be amazed if they turned down serious money for Upa even if it’s not all paid up front.

Guns of SF

now the click bait is saying we getting Rugani
70k a week

Cesc Appeal

WE

That’s why I find people saying ‘why no include Mustafi’ funny.

They already have far younger and far better CBs.

Really would be a good signing.

Cesc Appeal

Guns of SF

We are likely negotiating with both.

Upamecano first choice and Rugani as back up.

Silverhawk

Dybala is overrated. I’m happy Spuds are getting him.

Marko

Hey I always liked Dybala always maintained that Wenger was a dickless cuck for not signing him from Palermo but where does he fit in that Spurs side? How much is he going to improve them? Not drastically for me. Where do they play him? Lad has only hit 20 league goals once in his career too.

Guns of SF

what the heck
its clear we have had more than 45M this summer

Unless Leipzig is willing to do a Saliba or Pepe

10 mil this year and 5 years of payments

Marko

WE I don’t know if you didn’t see it or failed to acknowledge it but the whole Upamecano is 3rd choice CB at Leipzig stuff was wrong from yesterday.

Cesc Appeal

Dybala will likely be played behind Kane with Sissoko and N’Dombele in midfield if Pochettino goes with Son, Kane, Moura as a front line.

Possibly out wide in place of Moura with another CDM/CM added for the tough games/away games.

Good signing, but have to see how he does in the EPL.

Un na naai

Fuck

How are spurs getting dybala??

Cesc Appeal

‘its clear we have had more than 45M this summer’

No it isn’t.

Actually it’s looking more and more like this figure was about right.

At the moment we’ve likely got about £25 Million left before you add in the fees for Bielik, Kozz, Asano and then anyone else we manage to sell.

Un na naai

Reports coming in that we’ve agreed personal terms with rugani

Hmmmm
Shame
I thought we were going to seal on Upamecano

Marko

Dybala will likely be played behind Kane with Sissoko and N’Dombele

See that’s why I wouldn’t get too excited about him. That right there leaves them at a disadvantage in midfield because he’s going to be asked to do some defensive work and then who do you drop? Alli? Moura? Certainly less versatile than Erikson. Do they change their tried and trusted formation to fit him in?

Guns of SF

CA

well had we known we could payment plan top players then Gazidis and Wenger are even more imbeciles.

45 and this is what we getting is not bad… not bad at all

Throw Tierney in

pretty fucking good

WengerEagle

Behave Marko lad. Dybala’s put up 70 odd goals in 140 odd games before last season for Juventus where he was shunted out of the side for Ronaldo. 26 goals in his last season playing in a central role and he’s not even a striker. If we had signed Dybala you’d be creaming yourself. I was saying the same thing all week when he looked Manc bound. He’s only 1.5 years older than Pepe and the two aren’t even remotely comparable for their output and influence thus far in their careers. I’m very happy with Pepe before you jump on… Read more »

Victorious

Hope the Dybala deal hits the rock and doesn’t go through

Frightening prospects if he settles well

His ability to glean the ball, draw fouls and open up play will totally be very huge for the spuds

Just when you think you’re closing the gap they go on and do something like that, Fvck.

Guns of SF

Rugani is 6’3

Not bad

WengerEagle

Marko

I wasn’t slandering Upa by calling him a 3rd choice CB, lad is only 20 and was first choice for them in the season before ahead of Konate. Konate had his big breakout season last year, obviously coincided with Upa’s injury woes but to me he looks the better of the two.

Not that I’ll be complaining if we do get Upa, looks very good and will improve us massively back there.

Cesc Appeal

They still have to agree with the player.

I would enjoy him saying no to them.

Those wages are going to be a problem for them, when it comes to contracts for Alli, Kane, Son etc if they’ve given Dybala £350 000 their wage bill will climb massively in the next 2 years.

Mr Serge

Un nai I will take Rugani in a heartbeat get him in and see if we can do a deal by Thursday for one more player

Marko

I’ve always maintained that Lo Celso would have been a huge signing for them because the possibility of him and Ndombele flourishing together would have been big.