Arteta deal waits on backroom team

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Quick post this morning because I feel like I’ve been trapped in a time loop on this Arteta thing.

The deal has been agreed with the man, 3.5 years. The hold-up is waiting on the final backroom team, what that looks like and what it costs.

Apparently, the assistant won’t be Borrel, who is being promoted to Pep’s assistant. There are names circulating around the internet, Iñaka Caña Pavón (via @DarrenArsenal1) is being mentioned as a goalkeeping coach. I think there are some names that’ll potentially be joining from City and maybe another rival in the league.

There’s also an interesting story about Michael Flynn of Newport joining him as an assistant. He saved the club from relegation and he’s overseen a number of giant killings. He studied his badges with Arteta. He’s also young 39 years old, but clearly an impressive guy willing to do what it takes to make a name for himself. He even had an invite from Klopp to watch a coaching session at Liverpool.

It’s all very exciting, there could be an announcement as soon as today, but don’t be surprised if it runs across the weekend.

The Freddie press conference being cancelled yesterday would indicate something is going to be announced before the Everton game, but from the noise, it would seem unlikely Arteta will be in the dugout for that game.

There are some other favourable stories doing the rounds, the hottest one for me is that Granit Xhaka has told friends that he’s off in January. I couldn’t be more thrilled, Hertha Berlin is being earmarked as a go-to club for him, bottom 6, about his level. Great news there is Arteta must know about that, so I would imagine there have been discussions about replacing him, because we’re very light in midfield from a seniority level.

The bad Auba press keeps going as well, which makes me wonder if he’s trying to force his way out in January. He moved in January to us, so he’s not against that kind of thing, there are quite a lot of clubs in Europe that could do with his goals, so you never know. I would imagine Mikel will be doing all he can to keep his clinical edge in the side, at least until the summer.

See you in the comments, keep them crossed something happens today.

P.S. Flynn not part of the staff. Steve Round is.

 

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InsideRight

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DigitalBob

3rd!

bennydevito

Tr4phy ?

InsideRight

Tr4phy

grooveydaddy

Tr4phy

bennydevito

Yeeeees!

DM, why you look at me?

InsideRight

I’m not playing any more.

bennydevito

GentlebrisDecember 19, 2019    22:07:21

‘CG in conjunction with Graham flagged up Grealish about 2 seasons ago- now the rest up catching up.’

All hail the two kings!

By the way fella, I must warn you that you are gonna spend on Arteta the precious silver points you won for making the most accurate call re Emery.

>>>>>>

In Wenger’s last season then in the summer before Emery got the gig , I was championing Grealish. Got a lot of stick for it too, apart from CG who I recall congratulated my vision.

DigitalBob

Its happening Pedro, don’t worry, as with everything Arsenal’s management team are slow as fuck.

If Captain Auba wants to go then let him, great striker but we’ve had greater ones.

PieAFC

I love all the comments about some of the players looking to jump shit down to “inexperienced” Arteta.

Read between the lines, they just know they ain’t gonna be able to stroll around like they own a place under his and his coaching staff.

Good riddance. You don’t want to play for the club. FUCKING SEE YA.

InsideRight

If Auba goes I think Martinelli will benefit and step into that central role. With his pace and strength and a decent technical coach behind him, I think we could absolutely smash it. He looks to me like the Auba replacement we would have needed to plan for (given Auba’s age, contract, resale value).

Dissenter

We need to let some problems sort themselves out. The best ways to sell these errant players is to let them leave in desperation, that way they will leave money on the table. Let Auba go, tired of the back room drama. He’s a great guy but his goals aren’t gonna get us CL this season and he has only 18 months left on his contract. Same as Laca, let him engineer his way out of the club..so long as we get a good fee. Add Ozil and Xhaka. The goal for this season is to see cohesive team football.… Read more »

Muyiwa

I’ve been doing some thinking.

When we eventually sign Arteta up, he’s going to need all the backing he can get. Do we genuinely think Don Raul/Edu will provide that, giving Arteta isn’t from the super agent stratosphere?

If and when Con Raul moves on with his contacts based approach, who’d be the right appointment? David O’Leary?

Dissenter

I’m surprised Arteta doesn’t have a team lined up. He’s had 1.5 years to sort this out.
That’s why I’m glad we didn’t hire him in 2018. How do you succeed without a your own team?

InsideRight

I loved Spider as a player, but after his time in management I wouldn’t want someone with his mindset around the club.

Dream10

When Aubameyang and Lacazette go, we’ll be looking for a new #9. Moussa Dembélé, Jovic, Raul Jimenez will probably be on the list. A player that I rate is Sébastien Haller. Quality all around centre forward. Not sure we’ll be able to sign a Timo Werner. Although a different type of #9, the guy has more G/A than Robert Lewandowski in the Bundesliga. That is ridiculous.

Dissenter

If the Jovic rumor is true, then we should jump at it.
I think he’s at the top of the list for young strikers and he has the attributes of a good premier league striker.
He scores all types of goals and needs a bounce back from making the mistake of going to Madrid.
Zidane did a number on him. They purchased him before Zidane agreed to return back to Madrid and he used the lad to vent back at the club.

David Smith

Auba out, Giroud in on loan- you know it could happen at this club

Dream10

Dissenter

Jovic is an outstanding finisher. But, to have a goalscorer like who has no physical advantage in terms of pace/mobility or size,.you need to have other players in the side to compensate for that. Haller and Rebic played a great part in his success at Frankfurt. We don’t have that.

Muyiwa

Why aren’t we talking about Ante Rebič? That dude is a beast! Quick, strong and good in the air.

I just hope he hasn’t picked up on the Ivan Mediocrity Syndrome after his ill-advised and poorly thought through loan move to Milan.

Dream10

Muyiwa

He already wants to leave Milan. Been linked with a return to Germany.

Micheal

The defence is down to the bare bones tomorrow – even without discussing the quality. We have no recognised full-backs available, except AMN who is makeshift in the first place.

We may have to switch Chambers to RB, bring back Mustafi or Luiz with Sokratis and play AMN at LB.

Onwards and upwards !

Muyiwa

Dream 10,

I think he’d do a great job for us.

A front three of Rebič – Jovic – Pẹpẹ would be devastating, assuming we’re able to move Auba and Laca on.

Muyiwa

Michael,

Why can’t we just draft an U23 left back? How bad can it possibly get? Surely can’t be worse than any of the first team players who can’t be arsed!

China1

The weird thing about Werner is every time I’ve seen him play he’s been absolutely piss poor

Yet he apparently is doing something right in all those games I’m not watching lol

CG

Steve Round?

Whats going on here?

Round the Bend more like

He was one of Moyes Man Utd Goons!!!!!

NJ Gunner

Squad player number?

Pedro,

Why’s nobody mentioning bringing Eddie back from his loan? He’d be fit enormously from Arteta’s coaching, especially if Aubameyang leaves.

NJ Gunner

Squad player number?

Pedro,

Why’s nobody mentioning bringing Eddie back from his loan? He’d be fit enormously from Arteta’s coaching, especially if Aubameyang leaves.

habesha gooner

Saka is deputizing at left back till January

habesha gooner

Damn Mourinho just convinced Alderwield to sign a new contract. I was hoping they would build an entire defense from scratch. Now rose, eriksen and Vertonghen left. I am only worried if eriksen signs the other two are past it by now.

Micheal

“Saka is deputizing at left back till January”.

Sadly he is no full-back, bless him. Any decent team will target the full-backs.

David Smith

Strange choices of backroom staff- with respect, but Newport County and Brentford are not illustrious hotbeds of football achievement
Just hope Gerry Peyton / Primorac dont get call

shad

Any player who wants to abandon ship citing Arteta lacking in experience should be quickly shipped out. They are the reason we are in this shithole in the first place. Wenger was making top 4 regularly with Chamakh, Bendtner and Ade-barn-door, so these players who want to get an easy ride or a malleable manageer like Ancelloti can fuck right off. Only players who get some leeway to the new Arsenal are Martinelli, Leno and to some extent Pepe (still bedding in). I’m excited how some of the youngsters like Saka and Tierney and Martinelli will turn out under proper… Read more »

CG

We moved new stadium for Steve Round!

And folk scoffed at my Sean Dyche suggestion…..

If Round is no.2 at Arsenal -we will be the Laughing Stock of English Soccer

has he ever been successful?

I mean anywhere

HighburyLegend

“I feel like I’ve been trapped in a time loop on this Arteta thing.”

Indeed.

HighburyLegend

“but don’t be surprised if it runs across the weekend.”

As long as you don’t lose your mental health.

Cesc Appeal

Seems as if Xhaka, Aubameyang and Lacazette all want to leave. No problems with that at all. Xhaka has never been suited to the EPL and it speaks volumes a lowly Bundesliga team is the one interested in him. I will say, NO LOANS, just sell him. Should be able to get at least £15 Million for Xhaka. Aubameyang is unfortunate and a bit of a worry because he carries our team. We must get £70 Million for him at least in January to reinvest elsewhere. Maybe Cagigao and this new City scout can find us an ST from South… Read more »

Major_Jeneral

I hope the backroom staff are good enough.
Michael Flynn sounds like the former CIA or FBI director. Doesn’t sound good, I say no to that option.

Cesc Appeal

I like that the two coaches we know of so far are experienced in the EPL or Championship.

They know how football in this country works.

Micheal

“Kroenke may need to put his hand in his pocket and double whatever we make in player sales to allow for a full and well thought out rebuild of this squad.”

And Santa is coming down my chimney as I write.

Elvis Kitone

Get rid of the entire defence just like Man City did when Pep came. Leave New players Tierny and William Saliva. The other defenders have got to go.

shad

Cut it any how you like, the rebuild process will be painful but all we ask as fans is to see a structure/pattern to our play and some pride and passion from the players end. Klopp was able to create a discernible style of play in his first season despite finishing 8th.
I’d take finishing 10th with the kids as long as we have a semblance of what we had back.

PieAFC

100% CA. The senior players should be leading from example. I can they know Arteta won’t take shit. The younger players I bet are excited. I would be. Long term innovative project. He has his style, it could fail. But I can get behind this by next season than another tepid boring appointment. Let them all go. Watching Martinelli chase and hustle every ball, like he remembers he was playing division 4 football in Brazil every game and look we’re he is now. THAT’S WHAT WE WANT. Cull them all. I’d be happy to watch the youth buy into a… Read more »

Cesc Appeal

Micheal Well he’s got to decide. A very conservative approach to spending is one of the (not the only) reasons we are where we are. Why the squad is filled with the type of players it is. We never struck with ambitious spending when we should have, when the squad was 70% of the way there and since then it’s sort of felt like desperately trying to patch holes. People called this for a while. If you don’t condone moderate spending ever now and then you will eventually be left with an enormous bill. The fans aren’t going to tolerate… Read more »

PieAFC

Shad. Couldn’t agree more. Wrote exact same thing as you posted that…

CG

Cesc A

“”””I like that the two coaches we know of so far are experienced in the EPL or Championship.They know how football in this country works.””””

I agree Cesc- they will come in very handy when we are in the lower leagues.

If these 2 Loosers* come aboard- Arteta ain’t The Cutting Edge Coach – I certainly thought we were hiring.

All jump aboard the Arsenal Gravy Train!

*lets hope it just rumours.

Cesc Appeal

PieAFC This season is gone already and in truth if we sold both Aubameyang and Lacazette for combined £90-100 Million in January I’d have no problem giving Martinelli the ST role until the end of the season and using that money to buy a CDM and CB. If we manage to sell Xhaka, Mustafi, Ozil (fee not likely) and if Torreira goes as well we could look at a LW player or another midfielder as well. Personally I’d like to see Partey/Zakaria, Grealish and one of Godfrey/Lascelles/Dunk/Mings or similar at CB. If we were to push the boat out I’d… Read more »

Romford Pele

Steve Round was at Everton when Arteta was there.

As CA alludes to, Arteta bringing in people who know what football in this country is like. But then again he himself played in the country for over a decade so he’s well aware of the demands too. I was initially wary we’d have a backroom staff of all Spaniards.

CG

PedRo

“”””Steve Round in.””””

He is one of those- who walks around carrying clipboards.
He gets the sack wherever he goes..

How must Freddie feel- when he sees Round taking over from him?

He is David Moyes mate.
Steve Maclarens buddy.

Spanishdave

Oh dear.
Steve Round not exactly sauce Pedro?
Hope we are wrong but what will his contribution be for our revival?
No announcement today as Arteta doesn’t want to go to Everton, coward.

HighburyLegend

“Well he’s got to decide.”

Already done, imo.

Dream10

Freddie set to become coach of Malmo.

HighburyLegend

“No announcement today as Arteta doesn’t want to go to Everton, coward.”

A coward with Sauce, that’s totally different.

CG

When you start any high profile job- its all about first impressions and perception.

Whats Arteta gone and bloody well done.

He has given us this curve ball

Steve Round.
Imagine if Wenger appointed him??

Recipe for Disaster.

CG

Dream 10

“””Freddie set to become coach of Malmo.”””

Good Luck Fred

I predicted they would screw you over!

Valentin

David Smith,

Gerry Peyton😱😵

You are not allowed to scare the children and adult alike with the mention of Gerry Peyton coming back to Arsenal as goalkeeper coach.

Wasi

Steve Round wiki says he is currently at Arsenal FC

Romford Pele

“Freddie set to become coach of Malmo.”

Doubt it. I know a couple Swedish journalists and they said that publication it was reported in is very unreliable. Also flies in the face of most who have said he’s staying as part of the coaching staff. Sure we’ll find out in a few hours anyway.

KAY Boss

Pedro, I feel you’re being emotionally stressed with the delay of the announcement of Arteta.
One poster has been angry with himself that its Arteta and not Mourinho who will be in the dug out.
I personally have reservations on the Arteta appointment. But you know, there ain’t any negatives in life but rather opportunities.
Honestly, I’m not interested in what people say about Arteta. I want to be convinced with my own eyes.
#welcomeArteta

HighburyLegend

“Pedro, I feel you’re being emotionally stressed”

To say the least… lol

Cesc Appeal

With the transfer links, it seems 2/3 of our midfield are senior Hertha Berlin, Fenerbahce level players.

Bit shit really.

Dream10

Romford

Hope he does stay. Looks like Steve Round and the Brentford GK coach will be on the staff.

Spanishdave

The players won’t be motivated to play Everton with all this shenanigans going on.We will get thumped.

Wasi

One of the new staff’s training sessions.
Never seen anything like it.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZsbxG99l8g

Wasi

+ Orny says the Inaka guy is very Highly rated.

Romford Pele

Dream, yeah for sure. I think they’ll ask Mikel about his reasoning in his press conference.

Romford Pele

Guardiola confirming in his press conference Arteta is here.

I don’t know why Arsenal always take so long to announce stuff.

Ishola70

Paulinho The point was is that certain people are going apeshit over Grealish as if he is the sole answer to the midfield. He isn’t .A more all rounded midfielder would be more beneficial to this midfield than a Grealish atm.If you get Grealish plus a better all round midfielder all well and good.But not just Grealish. He isn’t going to solve in any way Arsenal’s terrible weakness. This is about just being offensive minded obssessed again. He also has a tendency to overplay and get caught on the ball as well. Another one that overplays to add to Pepe.… Read more »

HighburyLegend

Because it’s an AFC tradition ?

HighburyLegend

(was answering to the man from the north)

NW9 gooner

Pep just confirmed Arteta’s deal done

Cesc Appeal

In January you have to be looking at a Partey and Grealish combination buy for this midfield with Xhaka and Aubameyang sold and Ozil off the books.

Partey deep locking up the CDM position with Dani Ceballos and Grealish in midfield has the potential to finally add some much needed balance and strength to the side.

Micheal

“The fans aren’t going to tolerate them trying to readjust Arsenal financially to be a 7th or lower placed club so he’s got a bit of a problem.”

Cesc, I do not disagree with your argument. However Kroenke has never invested a single penny in AFC and shows show no signs whatsoever that he any interest or passion for football. We are spread-sheet data.

Also, there is no evidence he is going to change his mind or his outlook and ambitions. I sincerely hope he does and would welcome a change. But I will not be holding my breath.

Gunnernet

Xhaka off to Germany would be as thrilling as a successful Arteta appointment. Exhilarating news. I hope it holds water. Can he share a taxi with Ozil please??

I am a bit disspaointed with Auba’s action nonetheless. He hasnt distanced himself from the buzzle around him lately. Remember he is our captain.

I really hope we see a change of attitude when everything is done and dusted as we usher Arteta era.

Ishola70

If it’s one or the other it has to be Partey over Grealish.

He is so much more of an all round midfielder than Grealish.

Could easily do without a little no.10 in comparison to getting in a powerful central midfielder who provides in both sides off the ball.

Bergkamp63

Bergkamp63December 17, 2019 15:48:38
I would imagine we will make announcement on Thursday or most likely Friday.

Not sure why anyone thought this was going to happen quickly, there is always more to it than meets the eye.

Champagne charlie

“The point was is that certain people are going apeshit over Grealish as if he is the sole answer to the midfield.“ Oh really? Where was this even remotely stated? I brought up Grealish. I did so because a buyout clause was uttered and I said Ozil needs binning, plus I wouldn’t make Ceballos’ loan permanent. Marko interjected and claimed an argument that wasn’t made along the lines of wanting me Grealish over a defensive player, and now you’re jumping on board to claim he’s been labelled the “sole answer” to our midfield. Just another example of the lying bullshit… Read more »

Cesc Appeal

Micheal

Everything is resting on Josh Kroenke to see the errors of the last decade with regards to spending.

It might be that this squad’s attitude forces change.

Would be the only good thing they’ve done for us.

Gunnernet

@ Cesc appeal

Actually these are rumors about Xhaka/Ozil. I am still a bit sceptical about concrete interest and serious pursuit..

Apparently this means they are below Hertha/ Fener level…

Paulinho

Ishola – The problem in our midfield is one of chronic indecision borne of average footballers not having a scooby what to do to progress the play. Guendouzi plays fetch and carry, Xhaka can only play behind the ball, Torreira is good but can’t elevate the game on his own ala Ramsey last season. Grealish or someone of his type brings much needed dynamism to that area, and also puts less emphasis and responsibility on the likes of Guen and Torreira to do things that they are not wholly comfortable doing, at least consistently. Also, Willock should be nowhere near… Read more »

Jeff

Looks like we’re going to have 4 new managers in 3 years.

Paulinho

When I say Soumare I mean a defensive athlete along with a Grealish type.

Ishola70

What is ideal Paulinho is to get in more all rounded midfielders and good ones.

Partey would be an excellent purchase.

This player keeps getting mentioned a lot as well but why he would leave Atletico Madrid at this time to join Arsenal seems strange to me.

Bergkamp63

I think we will get beat up on prices for our dross players, the salary they are one will mean we may have to literally give them away, in Ozil’s case, we will have to pay half his wages.

That’s the price of neglect.

Micheal

“Everything is resting on Josh Kroenke to see the errors of the last decade with regards to spending.”

I have absolutely no confidence whatsoever in Josh Kroenke. The power base at AFC is entirely in the hands of Stan Kroenke – not his wet offspring. Get him to pour the gin & tonics, maybe.
Josh is daddy’s boy who had to fly home to the US to get Stan’s permission to sign Arteta. If Josh is the saviour of Arsenal then we are in deeper shit than I thought.

Romford Pele

“Our defence comes under so much scrutiny in large part due to inability to sustain momentum in the opposition’s final third.”

Facts.

10 years ago Arsenal used to allow max 5 shots on goal . We were honestly camped in team’s areas and they struggled to get out. Need to improve our ability to retain from the midfield onwards so we can station the defensive line higher.

Romford Pele

We need both Grealish and Soumare.

Guns of Brixton

Arteta in London tooowwwn.

Romford Pele

We used to have athletic technicians. Now we neither have athletic players or technicians. It’s sad man.

We used to be so press-resistant. nasri/Rosicky/Hleb/Wilshere and even Diaby were so adept at dribbling away from pressure. Far too one-paced and static in midfield now.

Paulinho

Ishola – Partey would be great but we still have the issue of not being able to pass through the lines. So he would stop an attack, and five seconds later be tasked with stopping another due to giveaways, and then another. You get the picture.

InsideRight

FFS I wish some people would get some fucking perspective here. Steve Round was assistant manager under Moyes at Everton and went with him to United. He was DoF at Villa. He clearly has experience and Arteta must see something in him that he wants in his coaching staff. Slagging the bloke off and declaring a state of emergency before a single training session is just ridiculous. Wise up FFS.

Paulinho

Romford – Willock and Guendouzi make Diaby look like an obscene talent. He was in some ways a great talent albeit frustrating and flawed.

Freddie Ljungberg

Ozil only have 18 months left of his deal, 27m in wages in that time.

Any club that gets him would have to pay him a wage anyway (100k ish?) so in reality he would cost them about 20m + wages if they get him on a free in January.

Is he really that useless that he’s not worth that to any club in Europe?

That’s what a below average player goes for nowadays.

If so even more reason to get him out by any means necessary.

Micheal

“We used to be so press-resistant. nasri/Rosicky/Hleb/Wilshere and even Diaby were so adept at dribbling away from pressure. Far too one-paced and static in midfield now.”

We play possession football without the technical ability to exploit gaps or weaknesses. We rarely surprise opponents. Too many sideways or crossfield passes which allow the opposition timne to organise.

HighburyLegend

“Arteta in London tooowwwn.”

You have a bit of saliva on your mooooooouth.

Bergkamp63

IR,

Spot on !

Guns of Brixton

Oooooohh Mikeelll Arteeettaaa!!!

HighburyLegend

“Mauricio Pochettino will not commit to Real Madrid – because he is waiting to see if Manchester City come calling next summer.”

Ah ah ah.
(too soon ??)

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