Arsenal 2026-2027 Thread

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chjoak
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4:12p, 7/29/26
Don't know who this is. tweet RE Vini & Real.....

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Mourinho doesn't consider the Brazilian indispensable for his new Real Madrid. The club won't force his departure, but they also won't close the door on a "good" offer. The club can't afford to pay him an 80 million signing bonus or give him 80% of his image rights.




Edit..... evidentially this guy is a legit RM source
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chjoak
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4:14p, 7/29/26
And HoA....

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Vini - Arsenal

- Arsenal HAVE spoken to the camp of Vinicius Jnr, obtained all the necessary financial requirements and THEN approved it at all levels internally.
- Vini Jnr's camp is well aware IF his contract talks fail - The English Champions are ready financially to put in a serious offer.
- Vincius Jnior trusted circle has proactively explored potential future destinations for the winger, engaging leading sports analytics firms and data-driven football experts to simulate how he would fit into various top-tier tactical systems. According to well places sources, Arsenal features prominently in those projections as a highly compatible destination.
- Arsenal continue to work on other targets like Julian Alvarez & others

Vini - Madrid

- A year of stalled and unsuccessful contract talks
- The financial gap between the demand of both camps is a 7 digit multi million figure.
- Roc Nation feel he is not seen as an untouchable asset current and the salary / contract being offered reflects that.
- Real Madrid are not willing to blank cheque Vini, they have a limit and wont break it for anyone.
- Talks between the camps are set to resume in the coming days when the player returns to ascertain if this financial gap can be closed.
- The blame for the talks taking so long is being passed back and forth between the two parties.
- Madrid do not want him to leave on a free next summer.

Arsenal are ready to enter and Roc Nation will keep us informed.


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zgolfz85
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3:07a, 7/30/26
Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle, I imagine that should help with Bruno
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wangus12
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7:16a, 7/30/26
Will be interesting. Could also cause problems because a new manager isn't going to come in and immediately lose his best player either
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In reply to wangus12 • 7:22a, 7/30/26
wangus12 said:
Will be interesting. Could also cause problems because a new manager isn't going to come in and immediately lose his best player either
Typically coaches want a culture reset. Hard to do that with an unhappy star.
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chjoak
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In reply to zgolfz85 • 7:52a, 7/30/26
zgolfz85 said:
Eddie Howe leaving Newcastle, I imagine that should help with Bruno

Newcastle "insider" is saying that it is directly because Bruno is being sold.

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chjoak
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10:30a, 7/30/26


If I was a betting man, I'd bet that Bruno is having a medical by Mon.
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TXAggie2011
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In reply to chjoak • 10:42a, 7/30/26
Luke Edwards has been such a ***** through this whole thing. Newcastle is really circling the drain these days.
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10:48a, 7/30/26
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10:54a, 7/30/26
keep seeing tweets and social media posts showcasing the EPL stadiums in play for this season. I love Emirates, but just cracks me up at all the euros claiming their stadiums rival the US stadiums used in the WC. Again, Emirates is great, but doesn't even hold a candle to the worst stadiums in the NFL. Having a nice external facade does not a stadium make.
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CatD11Ag
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4:17p, 7/30/26
Firther affirmation.

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4:26p, 7/30/26
I feel like we can basically pencil bruno in at this point. going to be weird rooting for an Argentina-like bully.
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In reply to zgolfz85 • 4:38p, 7/30/26
zgolfz85 said:
I feel like we can basically pencil bruno in at this point. going to be weird rooting for an Argentina-like bully.


He's an ******* but he's our *******.
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In reply to zgolfz85 • 4:47p, 7/30/26
zgolfz85 said:
keep seeing tweets and social media posts showcasing the EPL stadiums in play for this season. I love Emirates, but just cracks me up at all the euros claiming their stadiums rival the US stadiums used in the WC. Again, Emirates is great, but doesn't even hold a candle to the worst stadiums in the NFL. Having a nice external facade does not a stadium make.

I saw somewhere that the German World Cup Fan that went viral is coming back this Fall for a College Football vacation.
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10:18p, 7/30/26
Finally got around to watching that vini documentary. Feel bad for saying I didn't like him as a human. Still have some concerns with some of the occasional prima donna stuff, but learned a lot of stuff about him I didn't know or realize before. Obviously the on field stuff speaks for itself. Now my only concern is how much we pay and what that might do to the locker room dynamic for pay gap
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In reply to zgolfz85 • 7:16a, 7/31/26
The drama stuff is a concern. I think that's one of the biggest reasons he hasn't resigned with Madrid yet. He was THE guy at Madrid before they brought in Mbappe and Bellingham and now he is one of the trio and seems to not have the same focus on him. Madrid were winning trophies when it was just him and now they aren't and he isn't making the same money as Mbappe (largely due to Mbappe getting a massive signing bonus because he moved on a free). I know he also had a falling out with Xavi Alonso which is also a concern because I think Arteta and Alonso are the same type of manager when it comes to personnel management. We've seen Arteta has no problem benching people that he deems to not be giving 100% effort.

Obviously if the opportunity is there, we are talking about a Top 5 in the world player that also fills our weakest slot in the team. You make it happen if you can. I think he'll eventually resign with Madrid, but man it would be awesome to get him.
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8:14a, 7/31/26
It's a risk but a risk worth taking in my opinion. Ultimately there needs to be some give/compromise from all involved. Vini has to be willing to be a bit more of a team guy and endear himself to his new team. The rest of the team has to be willing to allow him to be THE guy.

Arteta's issues with diva's in the past came from guys he inherited and the issues came because they didn't buy-in or respect him as manager. Vini will be the 1st diva that chooses to join so I assume there will be a certain level of buy-in/respect/understanding before he ever walks through the door.
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10:34a, 7/31/26
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In reply to PJYoung • 10:40a, 7/31/26
so charged less than a year ago and already done, but nothing about City.
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12:51p, 7/31/26
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1:00p, 7/31/26
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Vini Jr: Real has no intention of improving the offer, and Arsenal still believes in blockbuster signing



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In reply to chjoak • 1:00p, 7/31/26
It sounds like Bruno did not travel to Spain with the rest of the Newcastle Squad for preseason
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In reply to wangus12 • 1:10p, 7/31/26
wangus12 said:
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Vini Jr: Real has no intention of improving the offer, and Arsenal still believes in blockbuster signing




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Vini Jr. is set to report back to Real Madrid next Monday (3) amidst uncertainty regarding his future. With his contract expiring at the end of June 2027, there is still no resolution regarding a renewal, and Arsenal remains confident it can "shock" the market.

According to ESPN, there has been no direct contact yet between the reigning Premier League champions and the Brazilian's camp. However, there are also no new talks scheduled between Vini Jr. and Real Madrid regarding the extension of a deal that is entering its final stretch.

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Behind the scenes, sources tell the outlet there are differing views on the next steps in the matter. Real, for instance, does not intend to increase the renewal offer already made to Vini and his representatives, taking the stance that it is up to the Brazilian to decide whether to accept the terms.

Officially, both the club and the player have expressed a desire to continue together; however, the new contract has not yet been signed, allowing Arsenal to dream.

Real Madrid is awaiting Vinicius's response but knows that if he does not renew, the best course of action is to negotiate a sale; come January, he would enter the final six months of his contract and could sign a pre-contract with any other team, paving the way for a free transfer.

It is against this backdrop that Arsenal believes a deal is still possible during this window, according to sources close to the English club who spoke to ESPN. However, the Gunners are waiting for a signal before initiating official contact with both Vini and Real Madrid.

As ESPN has also reportedin the context of negotiations to sign Bruno Guimares from NewcastleArsenal wants to "show strength" in the market. Signing Vini Jr. would, of course, make a massive splash, perhaps more so than any other potential signing in this transfer window.

Vinicius's current contract with Real Madrid was signed in October 2023. Last February, the Brazilian stated that he hoped to renew "in the coming days."

"It is always very exciting to open talks with Real Madrid regarding my renewal. I have a contract that runs until I'm 27, but I've always said that my desire to play here for a long timeto make history and feel the affection of the fans, the president, and the coaching staffmakes me want to stay here even longer," he said in an interview with TNT.

"God willing, in the coming days, we can finalize the negotiations and I can stay here for much longer," he addedthough no further progress has been made since then.
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3:14p, 7/31/26
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3:31p, 7/31/26
Yeah, I still think Vini is using this to maximize his contract with Real Madrid. But here's hoping Real's sense of self-importance has them refuse to give in
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3:34p, 7/31/26
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In reply to chjoak • 3:34p, 7/31/26
chjoak said:


Please take him. Great player, but not worth the incessant on- and off-field drama.
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In reply to LouisHerbertWong • 3:36p, 7/31/26
LouisHerbertWong said:
chjoak said:


Please take him. Great player, but not worth the incessant on- and off-field drama.

Maybe!

Some people mature with age.

Most rich world elite footballers don't I guess. But maybe!

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3:38p, 7/31/26
Clicked on one post about him getting plastic surgery on his chin and now I have 100 on my timeline
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In reply to LouisHerbertWong • 4:38p, 7/31/26
LouisHerbertWong said:
chjoak said:


Please take him. Great player, but not worth the incessant on- and off-field drama.

Maybe its Madrid that causes players to be dramatic
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In reply to wangus12 • 4:46p, 7/31/26
wangus12 said:
LouisHerbertWong said:
chjoak said:


Please take him. Great player, but not worth the incessant on- and off-field drama.

Maybe its Madrid that causes players to be dramatic


I think Spain in general. Diva country
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In reply to wangus12 • 4:52p, 7/31/26
wangus12 said:
LouisHerbertWong said:
chjoak said:


Please take him. Great player, but not worth the incessant on- and off-field drama.

Maybe its Madrid that causes players to be dramatic

Probably, but definitely not in Vini's case. Hopefully a change of scenario brings out the best in him attitude-wise. If the move actually happens, of course.
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4:56p, 7/31/26
If he joins, I'd tell myself it's a too many cooks in the kitchen situation in terms of star power. It's one thing to have Leo and Kai and saka and mads and Gyok clamoring for mins and another level up with mbappe and Rodrygo and Vini and Jude etc

All stars, but their roster is absolutely wild
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In reply to zgolfz85 • 5:18p, 7/31/26
zgolfz85 said:
If he joins, I'd tell myself it's a too many cooks in the kitchen situation in terms of star power. It's one thing to have Leo and Kai and saka and mads and Gyok clamoring for mins and another level up with mbappe and Rodrygo and Vini and Jude etc

All stars, but their roster is absolutely wild


Who knows? We don't have an abundance of star power that act difficult. It's possible that he could cause issues for us or he gives in to peer pressure.

We also don't know how much drama is currently in our locker room. Just because we don't hear about it doesn't mean it isn't an issue.
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In reply to Bull Meachem • 5:47p, 7/31/26
When thing that Arsenal does have in good amounts is leadership in the dressing room. Odegaard, Rice, Gabriel, Saka, Norgaard. Possibly bringing in Bruno. All of them help keep the locker room focused on the task.

Ever since Ramos retired and Modric left, I'm not sure Madrid really has that type of leader anymore to help with the social dynamic of the team
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