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@RT_AFChb @sr_collings @HandofArsenal @JackRosser_ He isn't the reason they're getting relegated, lets not act like we haven't seen top talent at lower levels and again the kid is 21 years old

@BareSportsTalk @sr_collings @HandofArsenal @JackRosser_ Who’s been relegated twice already?

Arsenal among those interested in West Ham star Mathues Fernandes, who has also caught the eye of Manchester United. The Gunners would like to add a midfielder this summer. Story with @JackRosser_ thesun.co.uk/sport/39108470…

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Mateus Fernandes to Arsenal? Mate, this kid would be an absolute steal and a perfect fit for Arteta’s side right now.The 21-year-old Portuguese box-to-box midfielder is tearing it up at West Ham (even while they’re fighting relegation), and Arsenal are already eyeing him as summer rotation gold. He’s got that modern midfield profile that slots straight into the Emirates machine – think a younger, hungrier version of what Rice brings, but with extra creativity and legs to burn.Strengths that scream “Arsenal player”Defensive monster + insane work rate: He’s elite at winning the ball back – tops West Ham in tackles, possessions won in the defensive and middle thirds. Reads danger like a pro, bursts into duels, and generates turnovers for days. Arsenal’s high press under Arteta lives for this – he’d give Rice the perfect partner (or deputy) to boss transitions and protect the backline without ever switching off. Ball progression king: Dribbles with confidence under pressure, carries the ball forward, and hits progressive passes/long switches that slice through lines. His passing accuracy sits around 88% even in a low-possession West Ham side. Arteta’s build-up play is all about controlled progression from deep – Fernandes would add that extra dynamic carry that makes the team less predictable. Versatile and physical: Can play central, attacking mid, or even wide. Gritty, committed, and box-to-box – he’s got the physicality to survive the Premier League grind. Plus he chips in goals/assists (around 3-5G + 3-4A this season) without being the main man. Perfect for rotating with Ødegaard, Rice, and whoever else is in the engine room. He already proved it against Arsenal recently – looked one of the best on the pitch despite the loss. Calm on the ball, broke momentum, and showed he can handle big-game intensity. Weaknesses (yeah, he’s not perfect… yet)Finishing and crossing are pretty average – he’s not a clinical No.10 or winger who’ll bag 15 goals a season. But Arsenal don’t need another flashy scorer in midfield; they’ve got Saka, Ødegaard, and the front line for that. Concentration can dip occasionally (a few lapses here and there), but Arteta’s intense training and the structure around him would iron that out quick. He’s still only 21 and learning fast in a struggling team – imagine what he’d do with better players around him. Bottom line: Arsenal’s squad depth in midfield has been stretched thin with injuries and rotation needs. Fernandes brings exactly what they’re missing – youthful energy, defensive steel to mirror Rice, progressive bite to feed the attack, and the mentality to fight for every ball. At £30-65m depending on West Ham’s fate, he’s not a marquee signing but a smart, high-upside one that keeps the project rolling without breaking the bank.Arteta would love him. The fans would love him. He’s ready-made for the Arsenal way. Let’s make it happen, lads. What do you reckon – buy or pass?

@Sakkanel @sr_collings @JackRosser_ I need whatever you're smoking if u think valverde is ever leaving Madrid, he's their new modric

@sr_collings @JackRosser_ He is not a level raiser. Valverde on the other hand.

@RT_AFChb @sr_collings @HandofArsenal @JackRosser_ He's a 21 yr old ascending talent that's shown he can handle and play well in the PL, it's a no brainer investment imo

@sr_collings @HandofArsenal @JackRosser_ Yes I think he’s a good player but is he gonna be that player to take us to that next level i don’t think so not better than what we’ve got

@_TheSuper7_ @afcstuff @garyjacob One miss doesn't define him, he's actually a quality baller

@afcstuff @garyjacob After that miss, NO THANK YOU🙅‍♂️

🚨 Arsenal are interested in signing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes (21) this summer. 🕵️‍♂️🇵🇹 [@garyjacob]

@bayoadegeye @afcstuff @garyjacob Cause he's a baller

@afcstuff @garyjacob Because he helped us win the league?

Arsenal are interested in signing West Ham United’s Mateus Fernandes Rivals Thought He Would Score Against His Boyhood Club Arsenal 😂😭

@FabrizioRomano Hale end product btw

🚨 Amario Cozier-Duberry has received a new deal proposal from Brighton but clubs are interested in him, open race. German and French clubs on it with Cozier-Duberry to decide his future soon.

@tombogert @MicheleG3 Lmao complete waste

🇨🇴 Sources: James Rodriguez is planned to depart Minnesota United for Colombia pre-World Cup camp after Wednesday's match and will not return to the club after the World Cup Contract expires June 30. Always expected to be short-term. @MicheleG3 1st nytimes.com/athletic/72668…

@TheHoopCentral bro was plotting 😭😭

JULIUS RANDLE POSTER ON VICTOR WEMBANYAMA RISE UP.

Nancy Meier’s final draft call after 50+ years:

The Shedeur effect: Kenyon Sadiq thought he was getting a prank call when the Jets called to inform him that they were selecting him in the first round.

@FabrizioRomano @DAZNFutbol Same season Different statements

Luis Muñoz vs Aston Villa U-15 | Next Gen Beijing Cup | 07/04/26

@afcstuff reactions 😂

14 year old Luis Munoz scores on his U18 debut to make it 2–2 in stoppage time

Ife Ibrahim | The Next Star Off Arsenal’s Hale End Conveyor Belt of Talent

Max Dowman’s outrageous solo goal for the England U19s against Portugal this afternoon. 🤯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🎥 @n5local