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🚨 Arsenal forward Kai Havertz set for spell out with knee injury. Assessments on 26yo Germany int’l at early stage so prognosis + duration unclear but #AFC actively exploring transfer market for signing to strengthen attack & provide cover @TheAthleticFCnytimes.com/athletic/65643…
🚨 EXCL: Granit Xhaka informs Bayer Leverkusen he only wants to join Sunderland as club-to-club talks continue. Agreement now in place between 32yo & #SAFC. #Bayer04 asked by Switzerland midfielder to close deal rapidly. Negotiations ongoing @TheAthleticFCnytimes.com/athletic/65080…
Eberechi Eze Current State of Play
- His future was linked to Ethan’s hence my statement “until a formal approach is made, proceed with caution”
- Since the talks / glowing references from Arsenal players Arteta is obsessed and directly communicated this to the board.
- My understanding is personal terms have never been an issue. Once source said, he would sign a 5 year deal tomorrow.
- Furthermore, I also understand he has told Chelsea and Bayern his preference is Arsenal but how long can a player wait?
- Informal dialogue has taken place with Palace but nothing further as of today.
- Arsenal will focus on sales and hopefully the sale of Trossard opens the door?
The hope is Andrea makes sales and picks up the phone to Steve Parish. If anything develops further I will be sure to update you.
It is well known in the industry Parish is honourable and straight forward. He would use the money to re-invest into Selhurst Park and other club matters. There is a deal there to be done.
That is all I have on Eze specifically.
Let me be clear… WE HAVE TO SIGN EZE.
We cant go into the season short again.
The fans are not asking for €200m signings like Yamal or Mbappe.. they are asking for a Hale End boy who directly fits a massive hole in our squad.
The facts laid bare.
🚨 EXCL : Intermediaries with direct mandate from Saudi clubs have been told in no uncertain terms that Rodrygo’s preference is to move to the Premier League, with Arsenal his “absolute priority” in case a deal can be struck with Real Madrid
#HandofArsenic
🚨 Noni Madueke agrees personal terms with Arsenal as they consider approaching Chelsea for England int’l. #AFC have 23yo green light + strong relations with #CFC but no club-to-club talks yet. Firm option to bolster on both wings. W/ @SebSB@TheAthleticFCnytimes.com/athletic/64621…
My understanding is the meeting took place with the Eze camp on Saturday. Arteta was a part of these exploratory talks.
I am yet to be told personal terms are agreed or we have approached Crystal Palace. Until we do, I advise caution until a serious move is made for now.
Arsenal agree deal with Brentford to sign Christian Norgaard. Denmark midfielder now set to undergo medical. Talks accelerated today. More on @BBCSport
Tomorrow there is a potential for the front page of Marca (Madrid led news station) to plaster “Operation Zubimendi” as a front cover.
I tell you in advance, be at ease.
“Raise your words not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers not thunder” 🥷🏽
Are we finally seeing the full lineup tomorrow?
Who is going to be added out of the 6/7 missing from Pyramid & Other?
Robbie?
Pulp?
Travis?
Mumford?
Haim?
#Glastonbury@glastomole@glastonbury
🚨 JUST IN from @MailSport:
RB Leipizig's director & Andrea Berta have discussed the overall cost for the transfer of Benjamin Sesko.
The Bundesliga side WANT AN INITIAL £75M for the 21-year-old.
Arteta admitted the club could break their transfer record this summer! 🇸🇮 🔥
RB Leipzig teammate, Yussuf Poulsen labelled Benjamin Sesko “the best striker I’ve ever played with.”
Elvis Basanovic (Sesko’s agent): “I think he is one of the best talents in the world at his age. I don’t like when people compare Sesko to Erling Haaland. He has his own way of playing, his own career goals.”
Tony Cascarino: “He gets linked to being similar to Haaland, but if you watch him play, he dribbles like Ryan Giggs.”
@afcstuff@SamC_reports We should be looking to sign the best players in their best positions. No excuses. I don’t want someone who can ‘play across the front three’. We need an out and out winger and striker.
🚨 Arsenal are targeting players they believe are currently undervalued but have significant potential. Joan Garcia, Bryan Mbeumo & Benjamin Sesko all fit that profile. [@SamC_reports]
Can never make me dislike Trossard.
£27 million fee, reportedly £90k a week and productive in every season he’s featured in.
Has come in, done his job and now is the perfect time to sell, all things considered. He and Jorginho epitomise value for money.