Maybe it's a good thing to have more of the difficult away games early in the season? Who knows how things are come spring, we might see crowds return by then, making away games a whole different experience.

Being you’re the biggest troll on here, you’re also a hypocrite.

My guess would be Mustafi stays, and we try to get rid of the rest. He's the highest earner, doesn't have the best reputation and is currently injured, and let's face it - with the way he's been playing under Arteta he's better than Sokratis, Chambers and Holding.

Think Gabriel looks like an excellent signing on paper. 25-30m euro for a 22-year old is a good deal. Like any young player there's a risk, but if he has another good season in Ligue 1 his value could've doubled. Better to get him in now.

Signing Cédric soares then doing this would make no sense what so ever so there’s probably a lot of truth in this

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... senal.html

Not a bad run in for us

fulham (h)
Everton(h)
newcastle (a)
west brom (h)
chelsea (a)
palace (a)
brighton (h)

Has it changed?
This one says Fulham, West Ham, Liverpool then Sheffield United.

https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/1/Arsenal/fixtures

I hope it isn’t true. Look, I’m not saying AMN will ever be world class but in my view as a squad player he’s way better than merely adequate. It’s not even him going to Tottenham that will bother me, if it happens. I would be disappointed if he went to Fulham or Crystal Palace.

The modern game is no longer about having eleven top level first choice regulars. It’s about having players who are good enough to cover them. Even if nobody ever got injured (about as likely at Arsenal as Stan Kroenke giving me a brand new Ferrari for my birthday present), outfield players are rested these days. AMN is easily good enough to have a big and important role in the squad.

I saw another report this morning that AMN had decided to stay or been persuaded to stay by Arteta. I agree it would be silly to sell him unless an absolutely ridiculous offer came in, I don't want £20m for him. If it was double that then we'd have to think about it. But given his performances in the semi and cup final there is no doubt he can play at the top level, he needs to bring consistency and find a spot in this team

I've said before with the way Arteta seems to overload or purposely unbalance the side to one side - often the left, it means the right back can tuck in and play a more central role, that seems to suit AMN down to the ground. With his ability to play multiple positions and the fact we could play 55 odd games next year I don't doubt that AMN could get 25+ starts based on current ability, more if he improves. Will that be enough for him?

What report was that Rich?
I'd be delighted if he is staying.

Ah Sorry David, I din't take note of the source. To be honest when I see various reports saying completely the opposite thing I don't give much credence to either. The club nor the player, nor his agent have formally commented.
I still read all these Arsenal articles but during the transfer window I would wager 90% of what is out there is basically made up, 5% might be people in the game trying to push stories in the media to benefit them, their player, the club, 3% might be made up but based on some knowledge and the final 2% has a degree of truth, and even that may be generous

Not a bad run in for us

fulham (h)
Everton(h)
newcastle (a)
west brom (h)
chelsea (a)
palace (a)
brighton (h)

Yes, as title run-ins go that's not too bad.

Gabriel Magalhaes reporting to be undergoing a medical now. Fingers crossed. Fine bit of business if we get this one done. My x-mas gift came early. A quality central defense pairing.

There were plenty of reports he had a medical yesterday, which isn’t now. So someone got it wrong, even if he has had or is having one. There are also reports that Manchester United are making a last gasp attempt to snatch Gabriel despite any alleged medical with Arsenal.

As I think Rich implied, so many of the transfer rumours and stories are probably garbage or fiction made up to get people reading websites and newspapers. I still think it’s wise to wait until a transfer is confirmed on Arsenal.com before getting too excited about a player’s arrival.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror ... 554903.amp

Wouldn't expect him to form a central defense pairing with Saliba straight away (as I think AG implied) even if we did sign him. A 22-year old and a 19-year old who hasn't played a minute in the Premier League sounds like a recipe for disaster.

Either Arteta, Willian or both are a little deluded if this story is true.
https://www.skysports.com/football/news ... nal-target

Freddie’s off. https://www.skysports.com/share/12054451

Freddie’s off. https://www.skysports.com/share/12054451

Arsenal have signed 17 year old Salah-Edinne Oulad 'm Hand from Feyenoord. Mixed feelings about that one. On the other hand, not a lot of the starry-eyed younsters that have left us really made it at their new clubs. Zirkzee at Bayern might.

I have no problem with Arteta telling players we can win the Champions League in three years. It's important to show ambition and instill belief that we can achieve something, and why would it be impossible? If Klopp had said the same thing in 2016 after he'd been at Liverpool for six months people would've probably laughed at him. Three years later they won the Champions League and had a 97 point season in the league.