Arsenal 2020-2021 Thread

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chjoak
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1:06p, 8/25/20
At half...

Nelson for Saka
ESR for PEA
Tierney moved to LWB
Tolaji Bola for AMN (Bola to LCB)
Ballard for Saliba
Willock for Cedric
Macey for Leno
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chjoak
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1:09p, 8/25/20
Interesting that Bola is wearing 18 and Ballard is wearing 20
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chjoak
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In reply to chjoak • 1:18p, 8/25/20
chjoak said:
Interesting that Bola is wearing 18 and Ballard is wearing 20
Nevermind. Whole litany of youngsters coming on now and they are all wearing numbers owned by existing players.
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wangus12
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In reply to chjoak • 1:31p, 8/25/20
No names on the back. The reserves usually just print 1-18 on kits during the season and then they're given a super high number if they get called up.
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wangus12
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1:33p, 8/25/20
So would you take Messi on huge wages or let him go. Obviously we have nearly no chance of getting him, but if given the opportunity, would you want him.

I see him going to PSG or City to be honest.
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wangus12
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1:34p, 8/25/20
Great header by Mark McGuinness. Young Irish kid I've seen play at the Dallas Cup a few times. Hope he makes a breakthrough in the next few years
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In reply to wangus12 • 1:37p, 8/25/20
wangus12 said:
So would you take Messi on huge wages or let him go. Obviously we have nearly no chance of getting him, but if given the opportunity, would you want him.

I see him going to PSG or City to be honest.
I'd absolutely take Messi. The merchandise sales would certainly help make up a lot of the wages, right?
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1:43p, 8/25/20
On Messi: I'm not sure the dude speaks any English, or anything but Spanish. Or really ever shown much interest in becoming multi-lingual. I think he just sort of understands Catalan just from the years of living there.

I know he wants away from FC Barcelona, but would it help the argument that we have a young Spaniard who grew up in Basque Country and the Barcelona youth system?

And yeah, I know we have no chance. But fun to discuss.
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wangus12
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7:30a, 8/26/20
We've apparently rejected the bid for AMN by Wolves and want more than 20m for him.

Roma might be bidding 15m for Kolasinac which would be great business for us.
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In reply to wangus12 • 7:46a, 8/26/20
wangus12 said:
We've apparently rejected the bid for AMN by Wolves and want more than 20m for him.

Roma might be bidding 15m for Kolasinac which would be great business for us.
I'd consider that a big win, not a huge fan of Kola
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10:38a, 8/27/20
In Arteta's interview today he stated several things:

  • Aubameyang is close to signing but not done
  • Gabriel is close to signing but not done
  • Guendouzi is being given a clean slate and everyone starts from zero
  • Wants Ceballos but ball is in Madrid's court
  • Elneny is with the squad currently but may leave
  • AMN is here for now and sounds like Arteta wants to keep him

Basically, don't hold out hope that we are getting a new midfielder.
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chjoak
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11:11a, 8/27/20
Bottom line... we can't even add Ceballos or Gabriel until we sell some non-HG. We are currently at the 17 max which means that any non-HG that we add to the roster means at one must be sold/loaned before the deadline for the 25 man roster submission. If goal #1 is to get Dani & Gabriel added, we need to find a new home for 2 non-HG asap.
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chjoak
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11:26a, 8/28/20
Some of the latest rumors I am seeing...

  • Spanish sources claiming that Dani is moving to Real Betis
  • Juventus is looking for a new RB and Bellerin is supposedly #1 on Pirlo's wishlist. There are claims that Juventus has contacted Arsenal and we are looking for 30m euro for him
  • Per Italian media, Napoli are interested in both Sokratis & Mustafi as they expect to sell both Koulibaly and Maksimovic this window.
  • Arsenal are said to still be interested in Roma CM Amadou Diawara. The swap deal for Torreira has gone cold as Roma is preferring cash. They are said to want 25-30m euro
  • Fiorentina is VERY interested in Lucas Torreira. There are claims that they have offered a deal for a loan with obligation to buy that would end up being 26.5m euro in total (8.5m euro loan fee + 18m euro purchase next summer). Arsenal are said to be looking for a minimum 30m euro.
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12:21p, 8/28/20
Apparently Martinez is demanding the #1 spot so we're looking to sell. Then he is requesting to be sold for ~10m which is a total farce.
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chjoak
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12:25p, 8/28/20
Saw that just now. Reports are that we put a 20m price on his head. Little torn about this one. Expected one of he and Leno to likely be sold due to his form at the end of the season. Kinda wanted to keep him due to his HG status and how long he has been with the club but don't like his attitude right now. That said, are there really any clubs out that that A) can afford 20m and B) need a new starting GK? Probably why he wants the price tag to be lower. Seems to me that he and Arteta are gonna have to come to an agreement on split playing time or we will likely have to find a favorable loan with an obligation to buy.
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In reply to chjoak • 12:39p, 8/28/20
Don't really want him to go there, but Chelsea seem to have all the money in the world right now and need a new keeper. We have to replace him if he goes so we need to get enough money to do so. I don't think we want Matt Macey to be the #2 in the squad.
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12:41p, 8/28/20
May be the only team willing to give 20m. Wonder what Cech thinks of Emi since he is in the Chelsea front office now?
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chjoak
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12:59p, 8/28/20
Looks like we are being linked to Brentford GK David Raya. Our current GK coach came to us from Brentford. Raya is a 24yo Spaniard who joined Blackburn 6 years ago which would make him HG. This past season for Brentford he playing in 49 out of 52 games and Brentford was 2nd best at 38 GA across 46 league games.

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7:35a, 8/29/20
Community Shield today? Guess we will see where we are at...
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In reply to gougler08 • 9:47a, 8/29/20
gougler08 said:
Community Shield today? Guess we will see where we are at...


Not really. Half our team is just back from holiday. We're not playing a full strength team while Liverpool is. We're about to get smashed
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chjoak
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10:09a, 8/29/20
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In reply to wangus12 • 10:10a, 8/29/20
8 of the 11 starters are the same from the FA Cup final so not a complete B squad
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10:44a, 8/29/20
Auba! Nice goal! Sweet switch by Saka.
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10:54a, 8/29/20
Anyone got a stream?
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10:56a, 8/29/20
https://www.vipleague.lc/1-arsenal-vs-liverpool-live-streaming
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12:23p, 8/29/20
Penalties!
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12:23p, 8/29/20
Keep Emi if we win penalties. Dump his butt if we lose.

Only way to settle this.
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12:26p, 8/29/20
Still in shock on how Keita wasn't sent off for the Nketiah challenge
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12:30p, 8/29/20
That AMN pen.
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12:32p, 8/29/20
Auba! Nice win! Well done Gunners!
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12:33p, 8/29/20
Arteta seems to be the real deal. Tactics are outstanding
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12:38p, 8/29/20
Board needs to start backing him. If he doesn't get some support, there are other teams that will give it to him
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12:41p, 8/29/20
Congrats, boys. Enjoy your platter.
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In reply to TXAggie2011 • 12:43p, 8/29/20
TXAggie2011 said:
Keep Emi if we win penalties. Dump his butt if we lose.

Only way to settle this.


Well. By the grace of a post, Emi gets to stay
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12:45p, 8/29/20
AMN needs to remain at Arsenal.
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