ManU just paid 80m for a non-HG with less production in the Italian league. Think WH needs to get closer to that number

Auston Trusty set to join Sheffield United on permanent deal from Arsenal. Fee is £5m as reported yesterday. Viewed as superb business as USMNT defender was identified following consultation with Colorado Rapids (owned by KSE) & was valued at $1.5m in 2021. #AFC #TwitterBlades https://t.co/YRHvNoUbku

— Ryan Taylor (@RyanTaylorSport) August 1, 2023

Understand David Raya has reached an agreement in principle with Arsenal on personal terms 🚨🔴⚪️ #AFC

Brentford have been informed by player side that he wants to join Arsenal — and talks between clubs over formula/price are now expected to accelerate. pic.twitter.com/jnUlQsXyDU

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 1, 2023

David Raya qualifies as homegrown, right?

I'm on the fence about this one but that would help me get a little more behind it.

Feels like a waste. I like Rambo. Use this 40 million elsewhere.

Raya would be HG

I'm on the fence as well. I am all for competition, especially with Rams having some brain fart moments at times but just seems like a weird situation given we just reupped Rams.

Brentford are asking for 40m. I've seen several claim they think the deal gets done for less than 30m with add-ons. But I agree, even at 30m it seems like a waste of resources given we already have a strong GK. If the deal goes through, I would bet that either Raya or Rams is sold next summer for 40-50m.

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Raya would be HG

I'm on the fence as well. I am all for competition, especially with Rams having some brain fart moments at times but just seems like a weird situation given we just reupped Rams.

Brentford are asking for 40m. I've seen several claim they think the deal gets done for less than 30m with add-ons. But I agree, even at 30m it seems like a waste of resources given we already have a strong GK. If the deal goes through, I would bet that either Raya or Rams is sold next summer for 40-50m.

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I was too but then the advanced stats that wangus posted last page have me more aligned to it. Raya was better in literally every category

I've seen or heard conflicting passing stats, so I'm not sure what to think about that

gougler08 said:

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chjoak said:

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Raya would be HG

I'm on the fence as well. I am all for competition, especially with Rams having some brain fart moments at times but just seems like a weird situation given we just reupped Rams.

Brentford are asking for 40m. I've seen several claim they think the deal gets done for less than 30m with add-ons. But I agree, even at 30m it seems like a waste of resources given we already have a strong GK. If the deal goes through, I would bet that either Raya or Rams is sold next summer for 40-50m.

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I was too but then the advanced stats that wangus posted last page have me more aligned to it. Raya was better in literally every category

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Some of that is deceptive because the team in front of him and the varying situations each was in. The only stats that are 100% comparable that Raya was most certainly better... long pass comp % and crosses gathered. That said, Raya could end up being much better for us. Guess we will find out.

Exclusive: Arsenal winger Marquinhos looks set to join Olympiacos on loan following spell with Norwich, per sources in Greece. Besiktas also interested in Nicolas Pépé. Auston Trusty to complete £5m permanent switch to Sheffield Utd in coming days. #AFChttps://t.co/IdMxxXopvj

— Ryan Taylor (@RyanTaylorSport) August 2, 2023

I've also seen some rumor that Leicester is interesting in Marquinhos as well. If we see him as an option for Arsenal, staying in England may be best. If we want to raise his value to unload, send him wherever he will get tons of playing time and ideally look good in the process.

#UPDATE
🔴🇧🇪 I understand a meeting took place today at #BurnleyFC headquarters in order to fix personal terms for Sambi Lokonga. Deal’s getting closer… Last details need to be sorted out.
🏁⏳ Wait&See! #ArsenalFC #twitterclarets https://t.co/4x6lTNJuN9 pic.twitter.com/njDbAeMY11

— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) August 2, 2023

Lokonga, Okonkwo, Pepe and Tavares not listed on the back of the programme. pic.twitter.com/esFeMgxM8y

— Jeorge Bird (@jeorgebird) August 2, 2023

🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️

🧱 Tomiyasu at the back
💪 Rice anchors our midfield
📞 Nketiah leads the line

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 2, 2023

12pm CST kick

Jesus out with a knee injury

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Jesus out with a knee injury

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All the disjointed and experimental lineups makes this team feel so disjointed right now

Weak. Few folks could have done better! Down 1 nil.

Saliba would be off with 2 yellows if this was a real game.

Eddie equalizes

GOAL!!! Very nice finish by Eddie! 1-1

Tomiyasu and Timber have switched back and forth between LB/RB at will.

Post is our friend.

Penalties coming up

Obviously its just preseason, but man we never really look threatening if Odegaard and Saka don't play. Rotating for cup competitions is probably going to be a mess again

Ramsdale makes a penalty save!

Gabriel slots home for the win. 5-4 penalties.

This is from a guy who is apparently in the know about most club sponsorships

💥 #Arsenal's new deal with the Emirates seems to be a real bombshell. Get ready for more new details 💷⏳ pic.twitter.com/XTrgQLIXbT

— Łukasz Bączek (@Lu_Class_) August 2, 2023

wangus12 said:

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Obviously its just preseason, but man we never really look threatening if Odegaard and Saka don't play. Rotating for cup competitions is probably going to be a mess again

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The left side is definitely not the equal of the right. It will be interesting to watch Martinelli, Trossard, Rice, Havertz and ESR this season. Need to be better there so opponents get spread thin. Might be key to the season's success.

Mikel Arteta says Gabriel Jesus had a 'little procedure' on his knee and will be out for a few weeks pic.twitter.com/WuK9B8gLAk

— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 2, 2023

**** me

Arteta on Jesus injury:
Unfortunately he had a little procedure this morning. He’s had some discomfort in his knee that caused him some issues so they had to go in. He’s going to be out for a few weeks.

— Kaya Kaynak (@kayakaynak97) August 2, 2023

Maybe if those ****ers over in Spain hadn't been trying to break his leg with every tackle last week.

So he'll be out until at least October...got it.

Really need some competition/depth at ST. Worst case needs to be a left-footed Trossard who can play RW as well. While Eddie played well enough today, I still don't see him as a legit solution.