Pépé on loan to Nice is advancing. Nice owned by Sir Jim Radcliffe - Britains wealthiest man apparently - and someone who has been in the news about a possible take over of Man U.

If Pépé goes I think we certainly see a new right winger come in

minutes per goal or assist for Arsenal
Pépé 172
Overmars 174
Özil 175
Ljungberg 217

Pépé on loan to Nice is advancing. Nice owned by Sir Jim Radcliffe - Britains wealthiest man apparently - and someone who has been in the news about a possible take over of Man U.

If Pépé goes I think we certainly see a new right winger come in

minutes per goal or assist for Arsenal
Pépé 172
Overmars 174
Özil 175
Ljungberg 217

Pépé on loan to Nice is advancing. Nice owned by Sir Jim Radcliffe - Britains wealthiest man apparently - and someone who has been in the news about a possible take over of Man U.

Steve Braddock, the groundsman, passing away today is reported on Arsenal.com. Very sad. He was at the hospice where my wife is a nurse, although he died at home. Thierry Henry often phoned him, which cheered him up.

Pépé on loan to Nice is advancing. Nice owned by Sir Jim Radcliffe - Britains wealthiest man apparently - and someone who has been in the news about a possible take over of Man U.

If Pépé goes I think we certainly see a new right winger come in

minutes per goal or assist for Arsenal
Pépé 172
Overmars 174
Özil 175
Ljungberg 217

Those Mancs need to be careful what they wish for. Radcliffe is an utter a******.

Rumour has it Tielemans has been left out of the Leicester squad for tomorrows game. He’s not injured either

I suppose it’s the final full week before the transfer window closes so they are concerned with him getting an injury that could cost the club a 30 million pound fee.

Part of me expects him to rock up at man united as part of their absurd trolley dash

I read that neither Tuchel or Conte will get touchline bans for the next game? What’s the point of the red card? They had both had yellow cards before in the game so it wasn’t just a momentary lapse, they were both at it all game. If you’re sent off you get suspended no matter who you are.

The MU trolley dash could happen given this report. Not necessarily reflects the reason Tielemans left out of Leicester's squad. Fofana asked to be, so Tielemans may have also done so.

If United turn towards signing Tielemans with deals for Frenkie de Jong and Rabiot looking increasingly unlikely to go through, it might push Arsenal to hurry up and get the Belgian's signature. If that does happen, Arteta won't want to wait until next summer when the 25-year-old's contract expires.

I still think it’s highly debatable whether Arteta fancies Tielemans as a player. The guy has been available all summer, apparently for £25m. Meanwhile we’ve spent £120m on other players. Plenty of players have gone or are on the point of departure. Hence I’m unconvinced by the ‘waiting to get people out the door’ rationale for not signing him.

Tielemans was outclassed by Xhaka last week. Even Partey, who didn’t have one of his better games, was comfortably better. Would Tielemans actually improve the first eleven? I remember DHD suggesting perhaps he was playing to get away. If that is the case, alongside all the accusations from Leicester fans last season that he wasn’t even trying, is Tielemans really the type of character or person we want at Arsenal? Just when everyone including the ownership regime, management hierarchy, players and fans seem at long last to be moving in the same direction?

So far not seen anything indicating MA doesn't fancy Tielemans. Only see Arsenal stiil interested. Not certain what Edu's personal stance is though. Thought only terms were agreed with Leicester, but no formal bid made, except cost range is £25M thereabouts. Have seen indications that Edu is looking at another Brazilian, Lucas Paquetá from Lyon though, who's a midfielder.

But if Arteta wanted him, why hasn’t he been recruited yet? It just doesn’t make sense. He’s been available all summer so how trustworthy are all the reports linking us with him? £25m is easily affordable.

What terms have been agreed with Leicester if no formal offer has been made? The transfer fee is surely the main thing to sort out with Leicester. So why has no offer been made if Arteta really does want him?

Chelsea have bid 15m euros plus Alonso for Aubameyang.

Very early in the off-season Arsenal Vision (podcast) did a detailed look at his style of play. Going forward absolutely brilliant but after loss of possession very slow to recover and get back. I think he may not be the box to box player we want. Looking at the Leicester game he was pretty ordinary. So having said all that no doubt we will sign him this weekend.

Steve Braddock, the groundsman, passing away today is reported on Arsenal.com. Very sad. He was at the hospice where my wife is a nurse, although he died at home. Thierry Henry often phoned him, which cheered him up.

If Arsenal want Tielemans then the only reasons I can think for not getting him yet is we felt we could get a much, much cheaper deal at the end of the window because Tielemans only has 1 year left on his deal.

If Arsenal want Tielemans then the only reasons I can think for not getting him yet is we felt we could get a much, much cheaper deal at the end of the window because Tielemans only has 1 year left on his deal.

Hi Rich. How much cheaper do you think we’ll get Tielemans for at the end of the window? £5m, so £20m instead of £25? Personally I’d be surprised if it would go down £10m to £15m because there will be a point when Leicester say ‘we might as well keep him and risk losing him for nothing next summer’ (as Arsenal were doing with Nketiah last season). Particularly if Rodgers thinks keeping him will improve Leicester’s chances of having a decent season.

If Leicester are on the point of bankruptcy, a dramatic fall from £25m may be more likely to keep them afloat. But while they’re not a massively rich club, I’ve not seen anything to suggest they’re as destitute or penny less as that.

Moreover, just sitting back and playing this waiting game to get him a few million cheaper opens up the possibility of other clubs moving in to sign him. Does a saving of £5m (if it’s going to be £20m instead of £25m) make that risk worthwhile to a club of Arsenal’s size and wealth?

Otherwise, are we the only club Tielemans will consider joining, to make us safe from others stepping in? Sorry but I just can’t see it.

Arsenal spoke to Leicester in may apparently and were told the price for Tielemans is 42 -50 million quid. Contrary to what was reported in the press.

D@mn it, was hoping Wolves would get something out of the game...fingers crossed for the remainder.

But if Arteta wanted him, why hasn’t he been recruited yet? It just doesn’t make sense. He’s been available all summer so how trustworthy are all the reports linking us with him? £25m is easily affordable.

What terms have been agreed with Leicester if no formal offer has been made? The transfer fee is surely the main thing to sort out with Leicester. So why has no offer been made if Arteta really does want him?

Unchanged. Arteta really doesn’t like changing it.

Personally I’d have given Tierney a run. Seems like his type of game. Away smaller ground difficult atmosphere , more of a battle. Use the squad a bit.

I still think Saka was burnt out at the end of last season and it looks like he doesn't think so. Unless he gets a grip on rotating players throughout the season our hopes could take a dive.

Somebody have a word with the Boss.