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Have a feeling Kudus will move this window. I'm looking at Man Utd. If they sell Garnacho (home grown so pure profit), they will have room to spend

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Don't let Habesha hear you.

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Let me mute that suggestion then lol

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"West Ham technical director Tim Steidten set to LEAVE the club just two weeks after Graham Potter's arrival "

Another one bites the dust

Signing Niclas Füllkrug for £27 million was worthy of keelhauling

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I predicted that in September. Worst transfer window of any club I can remember. NET spend of 100m to get weaker. Incredible. I remember Hab didn't agree with my take back then.

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Yea, I remember that, raps, that was right after you predicted Eddie would become a cult hero with Palace fans

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True.

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Funny thing is they are above crystal palace on the table.

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Palace turned 25m profit in the summer. Vastly different to a NET spend of 100m.

Plus, it wouldn't have been the case if they played Eddie more.

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Eddie 2 goals in 900 minutes this season.

Palace would be doing much better if they played him more says elite talent scout raptora.

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Eddie at CF I should have said, yes. Winger Eddie or AM Eddie ain't it for sure.

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He's not earned the right to displace old man Mateta. That's an indictment on its own

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Okay let's see if Potter can't get a tune out of them. Fulkrug has been disastrous. And that Guido Rodriguez guy on a free was always going to fail. But the rest are good to okay players. Hiring that Loptegui guy was very stupid. And when their injuries subsidize you will see whether they have really gotten worse.

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They signed one of the best available managers + sacked that awful technical director. Two good decisions in a row is something.

I agree on Lopetegui. Potter would be a genius if West Ham finishes in the upper half of the table - they have finished 6th, 7th, 14th and 9th in the last 4 seasons.

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Mikel has a mate lol

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I think they face a proper dilemma in their transfer search for a striker in January.

They have targets they have been following for years who will be available at normal market prices in the summer.

If it's true that Zubimendi is done for the summer then that's £51 million lump sum that is gone already. We have to pay the clause in full in Spain.

Then they have to pragmatically appraise this season, is what is left worthy of breaking the bank to get a "B" list target and jeopardize the summer transfer plans?

We won't make any January signing unless there's a desired player falling out with his manager/club and needs to be gotten rid off, like Trossard in 2023.

Cunha is the disgruntled player of this January window. but the problem is the £70 million Wolves are asking for may empty out the rest of our summer transfers purse [When the Zubi money is accounted for]

This is why Arteta has to try to find another gem from the academy between now and June, to add to the squad for next season.

The pragmatic me thinks this is more about starting next season's title wining push now, by finishing as strong as possible this season.

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I read we want ideally a player sold before we get someone in.

Not 100% needed but it would help with the extra spending and wage bill.

The player deemed surplus is probably Zinchenko.

There's been interest from Inter (but for a straight loan) plus 3 other clubs, including a PL club. But Dortmund is the most concrete option so far.

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sell

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Bro we're owned by a billionaire and are the what the 7th richest club. Trust me we have money and shell out ridiculous money in wages. Poverty is not something you associate with us. Reckless spending though that we do on the regular on some crocks and rubbish players.

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Reach out to the realistic part of your brain reappraise the concept of "this season is not over yet"?

I hope the people in the boardroom take a very hard look at the situation and not let short term stymie long term.

Say we spend on Cunha for 65-70, that has to come from somewhere in the summer, wouldn't it?

I sure hope they won't let a manager who's consulting with his players about transfers to sway them excessively.

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'As for the eating into the summer budget who gives a good fuck"

It is you that will give a fuck in the summer

Transfer window whinnying dickheads like Marko will be doing the same moaning in the summer transfer window.

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Marko is correct to raise the issue. Club are close having an even spend for this year. Revenues are up. There is money to spend. The club for some reason are not spending

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https://x.com/karthikadhaigal/status/1882744322413805604

Watch this video of Arteta's presser earlier today.

The journalist said how there's so much noise outside of Arsenal on how Arsenal NEED a forward this month but Arteta clearly doesn't share the same sentiment to what Arteta reacted like he got stunned. He said "Have I ever said that?".

Then he explained:

My opinion is clear. We lost two very important players in Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. We lack goals, we lack people and we lack options. It’s clear.

If we can get the right player that’s why we are actively looking at it. Any player? No. Someone who makes us better. We need some help.

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"There has been so much external noise around Arsenal that they simply must sign a striker - or at least a forward option - this month to keep any dwindling hopes of winning the title alive.

"Until today, Mikel Arteta had seemed to imply that, while he'd like to do that, he didn't feel it was an absolute necessity.

"That changed this morning, as an unusually on-edge Arteta openly admitted that they do need to sign a forward this month given the loss of both Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

"Another interesting comment to have emerged from his press conference this morning was that the players themselves feel the squad needs reinforcing and that Arteta consults the players when it comes to prospective signings.

"He says their input regarding the personality and characters of players they may look to be bringing in is 'invaluable'."

As long as we bring in a striker and winger, I'll be more relaxed. Good that ben White is training because this Partey at RB is something i never want to see again.

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Oliver in charge at Wolves.Oh dear.

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Nwaneri is knocking on the door and by the beginning of next season, he should be a consistent starter. If that happens, it's important to find his ideal spot on the pitch.

With Saka and potentially Nwaneri, we'll have 2 out of 4 attacking positions taken care of for the foreseeable future.

Imo, we also have the CF position fixed with Havertz (I'm probably in the minority) but we could do with another option there, I am for it. A younger CF that can develop in the Arsenal way into a superstar. There will always be a place for Havertz, he's that versatile and useful. CF isn't a priority signing right now imo.

For the LW we could sell Trossard and keep Martinelli as we'll have enough ballers with Saka and Nwaneri but not many runners. Also age wise, Tross is at his peak, it's downhill from now on.

I'll try:

- RW -> Saka + ? /// Mbeumo is ideal but there's no way he comes to warm the bench when Saka is healthy and I doubt Arteta would play Saka at AM as I've always wanted. Dibling is the obvious talent and Southampton are 95% getting relegated this season. Getting an AM able to deputize on the wings or winger that can play on both flanks might be they way to provide backup for Saka rather than getting a specialist RW.

- CF -> Havertz + young talent (Samu)

- LW -> ? + Martinelli /// one of Barcola/Williams/Semenyo/Gordon

- AM -> Nwaneri + ? ///

Most are aware I don't rate Odegaard and I don't think he's good enough to be an automatic starter for a team trying to dominate European football. The issue is as long as he's here, he won't be a bench player, ever. See how Martinelli sits on the bench, then is a starter again, then sits on the bench again etc. It's similar thing to Havertz and Trossard. That can never happen with Odegaard. He could be a good CM/AM option sometime, never an automatic starter.

Plus AMs nowadays, also provide winger depth - Wirtz plays LW/RW for Germany, he also plays as CF/SS for his club team, Xavi Simons has more games as a winger than as AM, Foden the same, Palmer the same, Musiala LW, RW, AM, CF you name it, Eze similar.

When we are short on wingers, our AM should be able to help. Nope. He's only plays in one single position - zero pace, quick start and complete lack of desire to take on players/get in a physical duel with a player.

Compare to Nwaneri who already showed what he can do on the flank.

When Odegaard was injured we only tried Trossard at AM (another proof that wingers and AMs can perform both roles) but we should have trusted Saka there. We had wingers like Martinelli, Trossard, Jesus, Sterling but at AM Arteta kept going for Trossard when he could have played Saka who I think would have performed on a top level.

Nwaneri absolutely has a huge future at Arsenal. He is a perfect representation of a modern AM/winger.

When we're going to the market for offensive players, we have to go with the idea that Nwaneri will stake his claim for a starting position very soon.

It's one of the reasons I like Cunha as a chameleon player. (I also like De Ketelaere)

We get Cunha, we're getting a AM/SS/CF/winger all in one. He can provide width in every position, he will not stop the progress of Nwaneri, he might become a perfect Havertz partner and he's a direct threat both in scoring and creating regardless of the role he's performing at the given time.

Yes, Mbuemo is a better RW than Cunha.

Yes, Wirtz is a better AM/winger than Cunha.

Yes, Barcola and Nico Williams are way better dribblers than Cunha.

Yes, he won't be scoring 20+ goals in the league like Isak.

But he's the guy that can give you 15 goals, 10 assists and help in every way, regardless of your needs.

A deal I would strongly support if none of the other top choices are available this winter. But I doubt we'd be interested in him in the summer so it feels like a now or never type of thing. There will be better specialists on the market in the summer and unless Wolves get relegated (I don't think they will) and we get him on a cut-price deal, we won't come back for him.

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You really like a top 4 hunt eh.

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No, I want Arsenal to become a dominating team in European football.

What was supposedly the plan when our new stadium was built in 2006.

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With signing potentials and Chelsea rejects, it ain't happening

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On the Heaven to Utd thing. I know i'm biased but from a sporting point of view, why would you entertain joining that utter shit show?

Go to Germany for minutes or stay at Arsenal and watch 'n' learn from the two best centre backs in the world and if you're good enough, you'll get minutes ( Ethan and Myles know ). We're not exactly flush with robust CB options.

........Or chase the ££

Disappointing.

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There are two matters to consider here.

1. Who is the agent of Ayden Heaven? I have expressed concern in the past that many of the Nigerian Born Players at Arsenal employ the same agent. It turned out that Obi

Marten recruited that agent shortly before he made the decision to leave Arsenal. It may well be the case that Heaven has the same agent although it has not been disclosed sofar. This agent has a track record of encouraging players to leave the club and of course generating a large commission in the process.

2. Most of the young players at the club are impatient to progress quickly to first team football. Arsenal have a process of gradual progression through Academy, U21s and loans to Championship or League One Teams. Money appears also to be an issue.

Arsenal fought hard to keep Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly who have made grade at Arsenal. Dowman aged 15 is also expected to make progression possibly next season.

Obi Martin is a prolific goalscorer at Academy level, but there is no evidence as yet that

he will achieve the same performance level at higher level.

Ayden Heaven is a Central defender. Defenders are generally in their 20s before they are promoted to first team level. Hayden seems reluctant to accept this.

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Losing youngsters for nothing will bite the club in the behind. Not getting transfer fees is poor. All this big project talk about how the club is so well prepared and running better than ever, yet they don't keep youngsters on decent contracts or set up beneficial loans. What is the vaunted loan manager doing?

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I guess you would see an easier route to the 1st team, than compete with our world class CB's.

As you say, disappointing.

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Totally off topic but anyone know how to get a ticket for semi final at Newcastle? Sooooo many scammers out there

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I suspect ethan coming back could be big for our season

I have a sneaky feeling he could contribute more than several goals/assists between now and the end of the season even accounting for not starting sometimes.

He is the dynamo that the team lacks without Saka.

What I’m really excited for is us eventually finding a way to play both and the tactics being set up to utilize them both properly.

Whenever he got used in Ode’s position the whole tactics just completely bypassed him and the team was endlessly going to the left wing for Martinelli who was failing to do any damage. Far better will be to have Ethan and Saka dove tailing because both have that ability to beat their man, go outside and cross or cut inside and shoot. That’s invaluable for a team that struggles to beat low blocks

Against low blocks we could play 4-1-4-1 with Saka, Ode, Ethan and Trossard. That’s a really dangerous 4

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Or we could play Saka and Nwaneri on the same side of the pitch and see if they can develop a telepathic partnership.

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Cunha will struggle against our make shift defense. That will be evidence that we should Not sign him

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Hilarious take on our transfer spending and policy.

Eddie Nketiah on loan in January with an option to buy.

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🚨🔴 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United have made contact to Arsenal for 18 year old talent Ayden Heaven.

Man United are leading the race to sign Heaven while Eintracht Frankfurt and Barça have made approaches. Arsenal have also offered new deal.

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They are starting to get on my nerve with this shit.

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Bro, we can't give every kid a chance when Kiwior is barely getting any and he is a first team player.

Good luck to the kid if he leaves. But Arteta rates him. He took him to the US last summer. I think he will get a chance if we sell Kiwior. If he is patient and earns it, he will get the MLS and Nwaneri breakthrough.

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You were saying the same stuff 'bout Nwaneri last year too..."Bro, we can't give every kid a chance"

How about they get a little minutes ...here and there to keep them motivated. The manager has FIVE changes per games ffs.

We have a situation where some our expensive acquisitions aren't any better than our young academy products

Surely you've got to say this lad must be high on potential if all these clubs are trying super hard to sign him.

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Moan moan moan

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Ahead of who? Weren't you the same guys criticizing Arteta for not playing Kiwior at RCB against Watkins the other day?

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Arsenal breaking revenue records is terrible news.

Soon the players will be asking for higher wages and if these go up we’ll no longer hold the most competitive team on modest wages title.

Who knows, we then might even be expected to compete with Liverpool.

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Contrarianism.Is that a thing.?You know.Like an affliction .Is it treatable?

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Pedro seems to think they are

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Apparently, Ben White is back in training. Great news if true. If Saliba comes back as well, we won't have to see Partey at RB again this season.

And in other news Chelsea are about to be stupid again and spend £60m on Garnacho in the same window Kvaratskhelia went for around the same price. They are just hilarious.

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Big bad Boehly just loves flashing the$$$

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Just talking for talking sake. Which reliable reporter said Trossard is getting a new deal?

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Who? be specific. I checked these stories. And they had no basis to them.

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That is what I said though. It is not even news and you brought it up. If it is real news we can see it from actual credible reporters. I checked and the papers that say Trossard is getting a new deal aren't even something to take a glance at, let alone believe.

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Yea,you need a lack of self awareness to be a gooner laughing at other clubs

I mean our club rolled into the new season with only Sterling on loan, right after we got rid of FIVE attacking players,

We are hilarious

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Kin ell.& you’re a fan? Right? That’s your take? Jog on.

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Whatever. If you can't laugh at Chelsea when they have spent double the money we have and we are much better than them, I can't help you.

You just can't help with negativity. Sterling loan is a mistake but it is still a loan Chelsea have to deal with next summer.

Have you got anything positive to say about Arsenal? You just keep moaning under every post. It is hard reading it.

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Habesha.The Bedwetters,screamers,whatever are boring as f** k.Same old shit.day after day after day.How the f** k do you follow a club with that kind of mentality?where your ‘ support’ is basically constant criticism? Smacks of masochism.

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It is just tiring to listen to. It is as if these fans never went through the real banter years. Even positive fans can see the issues. But some of these fans have no positive things to say. Not one. It is just becomes boring.

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Not just Sterling's loan

It's clearing out FIVE players to bring in Sterling on loan?

Let me put it this way, if that doesn't make you upset and you can't see the hilarity in that then your "positivity" is contrived

Manufactured positivity is also known as toxic positivity.

Imagine if a club brought in a back up goalie who was cup tied?

That club would be a joke, right?

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We all know this. No club is perfect. We should be doing better in the market. I want two forwards and a creative midfielder/RW. Just because I am not moaning and crying about it everyday, it doesn't mean I don't want better.

But I am going to laugh at Chelsea. What can't you understand about that? What do you have to go and say we can't laugh at Chelsea when they are doing stupid shit because we have some problems of our own? This is football. You laugh at your rivals when they do stupid shit. Just a buzz kill.

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In some other news. We are back with the big boys-revenue wise. We have literary doubled our revenues from the last 3-4 years with €717m in 2023-24. We are set to go even higher in 2025. That’s an amazing job there and we better put the money in the right areas.

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