Morning all. The chase for Mikel Merino has gathered a lot of pace. Arsenal have now submitted a bid for the player, a bid which has been turned down. No great surprise. We’re not Chelsea, we don’t just go in big and get the deal done. This is the last time Real Sociedad can get […]
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Morning all. Sky Sports’ Nick Wright has an interview with David Raya in which our goalkeeper talks about his last 12 months in football. Following Spain’s European Championship final win over England, his priority was to seek out Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale to offer consolation. Obviously, I was over the moon, but […]
Morning all. A bit of a transfer gossip round up this morning. Well well, Martin Zubimendi is reported to have said thanks but no thanks to Liverpool which could be good for Arsenal if Mikel Merino really is a transfer target. Reports yesterday suggested that Real Sociedad were reluctant to let both central midfielders go […]
Morning all. Beating Lyon 2-0 was a pretty good way to end pre-season. Two Declan Rice corners, a header each for William Saliba and Gabriel and it was game over. We should have scored a few more though as Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice, Thomas Partey, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard saw opportunities saved, […]
Morning all. Arsenal welcome Lyon to The Emirates today for what is the last pre season fixture. Arsenal old boy Ainsley Maitland-Niles returns too. In an interview on Arsenal.com he was asked about his time at the club. How difficult was it to leave Arsenal after spending 16 years at the club? I’m very mature […]
Morning all. When Mikel Arteta was appointed in 2019, he was the youngest manager in the Premier League. Heading into the 2024-25 season, only five managers — Fabian Hurzeler, Kieran McKenna, Russell Martin, Andoni Iraola, and Gary O’Neil — are younger. Youthfulness doesn’t stop there for Arsenal these days as Arteta’s right hand men are […]
Morning all. Well that wasn’t bad was it? German domestic double winners Bayer Leverkusen were despatched 4-1 with consummate ease. Mikel Arteta’s team soon went ahead through our new number 17, Oleksandr Zinchenko and what a goal was too. Leandro Trossard made it 2-0 shortly after before Gabriel Jesus added a third. After the break, […]
Morning all. Arsenal take on Bayer Leverkusen tonight in what is the penultimate pre season friendly. Returning to The Emirates is Granit Xhaka and ex academy player Nathan Tella. Two Spaniards, Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alnso, both 42 years old, brought up in the Basque region of Spain – just 13 miles separate their home […]
Morning all. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, William Saliba, Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya returned to Arsenal yesterday and back training with the rest of the group. In less than two weeks time, the 2024/25 season kicks off. In just over three weeks time, the transfer window closes and so far, other than making the David […]
Morning all. I’ll admit it, I’m feeling sad, disappointed and kind of angry too. Emile Smith Rowe was once considered by many as Arsenal’s future, Arsenal’s future captain too. He was and no doubt still is, Arsenal through and through. His move away from the club feels wrong, a bit like when Michael Thomas was […]
Morning all. Many football fans will already know what Mikel Merino is like as a player whilst others like me, will have only seen him play for Spain at the Euros. I’m not one to jump the gun as far as transfers go but if Arsenal do get a deal for Mikel Merino over the […]
Morning all. Arsenal were beaten by Liverpool overnight in what was the last fixture in the USA. I’d imagine the players and staff are already on their flight home. What does the result mean? Nothing, absolutely nothing. Mikel Arteta on the current level of his team: I think we are in good condition. I think […]