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Devastating news. Especially because we know this has been an issue for a while. Can't stop players going on international duty, it is the game, but a nightmare for Arteta if this is long-term.

Going to miss Trossard. What a brilliant signing. £25m deal because we missed out on Mudryk for £90m. He exits a Premier League winner and a cult hero. The modern-day Freddie Ljungberg. We'll never forget that goal against West Ham! Wish him well! x.com/Besiktas/statu…

€100m for a player who will need a loan to gain experience? Insanity in the market from clubs without constraints.

All feels a bit silly that we'd be taking fee advice from intermediaries instead of picking up the phone and asking Newcastle direct. Especially after they just sold an inferior midfielder for £100m.

You couldn't make up a more Noni stat than this. End product. All he needs. Calmness in that final action. Big season for him next year, if he can tip over the edge, he'll be unbelievable.

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Mikel Merino is so funny. The striker thing is not even his real job, just something he does for a laugh, now he's the first player ever to score the winner in two knock out rounds. Absolute levels to this guy.

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Haaland, what a guy. He's the guy now. Most improved player brand on the planet. Everyone loves him. Such a shame I'll have to cut the love affair down in 22 hours for my nation. Full Member pod in link below:

World Cup has been great for: Mikel Merino Kai Havertz Martin Odegaard World Cup has not been good to: Declan Rice Bukayo Saka Saliba Three will be raring to go next season; three, I worry, will need extended periods of rest or procedures. Next season could be a struggle.

@matrixxtrader He's good if you want to win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years and get to a Champions League final for the first time in 20 years. Other than that, totally agree, soooo average.

@LeGrove Sorry mate .. zubimendi is not a good player .. he's good if you are Tottenham but if you are vying for the 🏆 then he's way off the mark... Mentally very fragile too....

Bruno taking minutes off a player who dropped 4,299 minutes last season is a good thing. Zubi's form dip was fatigue-related. He has been a sensational Arsenal signing. The real worry is a Zubimendi exit. Disgracefully underrated by the fan base.

@JasonIfill yet won the Premier League and took Arsenal to the Champions League final. Average, my word

@LeGrove Can’t get a snip in this Spain team yet some fans think he is this elite midfielder average at best

Arsenal solving likeability issues here. Love it.

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Mickey Merino BEST finisher at Arsenal. Full pod tweet below. #Arsenal #Merino #Football

Even with respect for Harry Kane as a player and person, some bridges can't be unburned. The feeling is just too strong – no cheers for his goals can be given, no matter what. #Football #Spurs

Leo Trossard, off to Besiktas, €20m-ish according to @gunnerblog Caught in two minds. It’s good money for a 31-year-old who won’t get any faster or fitter. But, we’re also giving up 19 goal contributions and an experienced head who has a habit of showing up in BIG moments. If we’re replacing his presence with Bradley Barcola, I can accept. Just hope we de-risk the replacement with proven talent. (data @Gradient_Sports)

Is $10 million the new going rate for a 16-year-old? We're potentially in hedonistic times regarding pricing. Some experienced players like Reiss Nelson and Fabio Vieira aren't even valued at $10 million. #Football #TransferMarket