I'm looking for other Arsenal blogs now. I used to do only Arseblog and Le-grove. Before I just focused on LG. Needless to say if LG remained as objective as it was during the Wenger and Unai era, I would have really considered subscribing but being objective these days could get you a 24hr suspension. It's not really worth it.
Tbh tho the biggest test of this summer is for edu
We know the clubs recruitment is generally really good but fact is our sales are garbage
Last good sale we had was ox for 40m to pool and Theo to Everton for 35m. How long ago was that?
If Nelson were a city player they would not struggle to get 25m for him
It’s imperative as well that we start making acceptable numbers on our sales not just for the money itself but because we have to change the narrative that we undersell or pay to leave. Teams have been walking all over us in the market and we need to set the record straight that our fringe players are quality players worth paying the market rate for
Yep.looks like it’s The Sesko kid.Hope so.Was my preference in amongst the strikers we are linked with.Now get Guimaraes in & I may just cream my pants!
A particular interesting section is from Fabrizio himself.
He said:
"Staying with Arsenal, I’m also aware that there have been new reports about Benjamin Sesko becoming their top target up front.
"However, I have no substantial update on Sesko yet. What I can say is that he rejected two proposals from Saudi, while he also has a proposal to sign a new deal with a salary increase at RB Leipzig."
Some of you have rated him and so does Arsenal by the looks of it. So this does look very promising that we are working hard on getting him over to join The Arsenal.
This Nwaneri kid is special. He needs a bigger role next season. Move Viera out of here and give it to the kid. Get a RW that can play CAM aswell for insurance like Olise or Brahim Diaz.
We’re being linked again with Amadou Onana. I know Pedro wrote him off as just a destroyer but could he be a destroyer in the mould of Rodri? Offensive stats not as good but in a better team and better coaching…..?
Sesko would be a great signing and even better if we can wrap this up in substance if not in form prior to Euros (why did the fuckwits in UEFA make the TW open same day as Euros?)
My mate in London heard third hand - originator of gossip is solid source tho - and he says Nketiah has already been sold but doesn't know who to.
And about a month ago, the Brazilian journo that Jesus camp use to leak info to said he been informed that Arsenal were enquiring across Europe if anyone interested in our no 9.
"The Ipswich Town manager, Kieran McKenna, has signed a new contract, meaning he will lead the Premier League newcomers into next season despite interest from Brighton, Chelsea and Manchester United."
Regarding CM options, we need one CM and may be two CMs minimum if someone leaves. If Partey and ESR leave, we need to replace both. We also need a RW more than we need any of these strikers available in the market for me. Riess actually was decent the previous season. I think the club had no choice but renew him because there was no money as shown by the Raya transfer. We needed a cover so they gave him the contract. They won't be losing money on him anyway now because even if he is sold for pittance he will have had given us time to sign a RW this summer.
I don't believe we need a RCB. I don't even think we need another defender if Zinchenko or Kiwior don't leave. We have Saliba, White, Timber and Tomiyasu. Saliba is the only one who is just an exclusive CB. I don't want Kiwior to leave either. There is a good player in there. He is just not a LB. You can't have an elite cover for your elite CB. That isn't how it works. If Zinchenko leaves though, better bring a starting caliber LB. That 8th defender role should be given to an academy prospect. Because we have so much versatility in Timber, Tomi and White and possibly Kiwior. We won't keep an added player happy. An Academy kid will just love being involved.
I do agree though, we need better rotation and we can't keep beasting our players.
'I don't even think we need another defender if Zinchenko or Kiwior don't leave.' Agree but I'd hope that at least one will leave. A top young prospect would do me, as they would effectively be behind Timber and TT until they had a chance to assimilate.
I wouldn't mind if Zinchenko leaves. But I am not pulling my hair out waiting for him to leave. I think he has value in games we need to break through. His concentration levels are what infuriates me. But as long as he is on the bench I am happy.
The problem is Tomi's availability. If he doesn't stay fit next season for more than 9 months at the very least, it is time to bin him even though he is a good player. If he stayed fit the new defender becomes a luxury.
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😂, i will
Been a pleasure guys
Well, this thread is still open. We can continue here 😁
I'm looking for other Arsenal blogs now. I used to do only Arseblog and Le-grove. Before I just focused on LG. Needless to say if LG remained as objective as it was during the Wenger and Unai era, I would have really considered subscribing but being objective these days could get you a 24hr suspension. It's not really worth it.
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I would take Onana if we miss out on Guimares
No thanks
Spurs level player
Now we are looking to add pure quality on the ball
Game changers
I was thinking the same. I'd rather Sambi than Onana and Sambi isn't good enough
Tbh tho the biggest test of this summer is for edu
We know the clubs recruitment is generally really good but fact is our sales are garbage
Last good sale we had was ox for 40m to pool and Theo to Everton for 35m. How long ago was that?
If Nelson were a city player they would not struggle to get 25m for him
It’s imperative as well that we start making acceptable numbers on our sales not just for the money itself but because we have to change the narrative that we undersell or pay to leave. Teams have been walking all over us in the market and we need to set the record straight that our fringe players are quality players worth paying the market rate for
£35m for Balogun? £40m for Iwobi?
£25m for Martinez
£10m for beilik
Testing.
Yep.looks like it’s The Sesko kid.Hope so.Was my preference in amongst the strikers we are linked with.Now get Guimaraes in & I may just cream my pants!
I have to say that interest for Sesko indeed does look very serious from us.
Here is the link, which gives a very good account of where we are at with chasing Sesko.
https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-make-huge-benjamin-sesko-29263793
A particular interesting section is from Fabrizio himself.
He said:
"Staying with Arsenal, I’m also aware that there have been new reports about Benjamin Sesko becoming their top target up front.
"However, I have no substantial update on Sesko yet. What I can say is that he rejected two proposals from Saudi, while he also has a proposal to sign a new deal with a salary increase at RB Leipzig."
Some of you have rated him and so does Arsenal by the looks of it. So this does look very promising that we are working hard on getting him over to join The Arsenal.
https://x.com/Goalsreplayy/status/1796237571066052815
This Nwaneri kid is special. He needs a bigger role next season. Move Viera out of here and give it to the kid. Get a RW that can play CAM aswell for insurance like Olise or Brahim Diaz.
And give ESR regular game time
Ethan Nwaneri scores again
A beauty as well!
We’re being linked again with Amadou Onana. I know Pedro wrote him off as just a destroyer but could he be a destroyer in the mould of Rodri? Offensive stats not as good but in a better team and better coaching…..?
Potential price of £50m so half that of Bruno.
He is in the lower end of my preference. He isn't the most gifted player technically. He isn't the best passer. So he doesn't fit our team.
Teams can adapt to the players available.
For what it's worth, I was very impressed with Onana in our last game of the season.
Benjamin Šeško has said “YES” to Arsenal! ✅
Arsenal are readying a £45m deal for the Slovenian international! 🇸🇮
Exclusive by @johncrossmirror
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John Cross has been more than decent lately. This might be something real.
I've said 'yes' to Arsenal too!
Sesko would be a great signing and even better if we can wrap this up in substance if not in form prior to Euros (why did the fuckwits in UEFA make the TW open same day as Euros?)
Multiple sites are beginning to report the same thing.
Trouble is one 'reputable' source mentions it and then it gets repeated. Multiple sites not multiple sources.
My mate in London heard third hand - originator of gossip is solid source tho - and he says Nketiah has already been sold but doesn't know who to.
And about a month ago, the Brazilian journo that Jesus camp use to leak info to said he been informed that Arsenal were enquiring across Europe if anyone interested in our no 9.
'Readying a deal' hope this has substance!
Guardian -
"The Ipswich Town manager, Kieran McKenna, has signed a new contract, meaning he will lead the Premier League newcomers into next season despite interest from Brighton, Chelsea and Manchester United."
Come to think of it, the reason we struggle without Saliba could be, our threat at setpieces is lower.
He played every minute of PL season so .... 'without Saliba' can only refer to the domestic cup games.
😂😂😂
Is Saliba they guy with the longstuff?
Inikwani desi ālewo!
😂😂😂
Regarding CM options, we need one CM and may be two CMs minimum if someone leaves. If Partey and ESR leave, we need to replace both. We also need a RW more than we need any of these strikers available in the market for me. Riess actually was decent the previous season. I think the club had no choice but renew him because there was no money as shown by the Raya transfer. We needed a cover so they gave him the contract. They won't be losing money on him anyway now because even if he is sold for pittance he will have had given us time to sign a RW this summer.
I don't believe we need a RCB. I don't even think we need another defender if Zinchenko or Kiwior don't leave. We have Saliba, White, Timber and Tomiyasu. Saliba is the only one who is just an exclusive CB. I don't want Kiwior to leave either. There is a good player in there. He is just not a LB. You can't have an elite cover for your elite CB. That isn't how it works. If Zinchenko leaves though, better bring a starting caliber LB. That 8th defender role should be given to an academy prospect. Because we have so much versatility in Timber, Tomi and White and possibly Kiwior. We won't keep an added player happy. An Academy kid will just love being involved.
I do agree though, we need better rotation and we can't keep beasting our players.
'I don't even think we need another defender if Zinchenko or Kiwior don't leave.' Agree but I'd hope that at least one will leave. A top young prospect would do me, as they would effectively be behind Timber and TT until they had a chance to assimilate.
I wouldn't mind if Zinchenko leaves. But I am not pulling my hair out waiting for him to leave. I think he has value in games we need to break through. His concentration levels are what infuriates me. But as long as he is on the bench I am happy.
The problem is Tomi's availability. If he doesn't stay fit next season for more than 9 months at the very least, it is time to bin him even though he is a good player. If he stayed fit the new defender becomes a luxury.