Morning all.
I watched some of the Spain v Portugal match last night and what a contrast it was to the England game just a few nights ago. It had everything from play acting to wonderful football. Mikel Merino was involved in the game as was Martin Zubimendi. The latter opened the scoring for his team but after a penalty shootout it was Portugal who came out winners.
Love or loathe Cristiano Ronaldo, and I’m firmly sat in the latter camp, he really is a machine. 40 years old and still going strong. His remarkable 138th international goal in the second half, brought the scores level at 2-2. He played whilst injured too which at his age I suppose it’s easier to do as long as it’s not serious because he doesn’t have to worry about his future career. Or money for that matter.
I felt the injury since the warm-up, it’s been bothering me for a while. But for Portugal, if I had to break my leg, I would do it”. “It’s a title, I had to play and gave everything”. Ronaldo.
I’m pretty sure many of Tuchel’s squad played with such dedication. Not. England have a new manager and yet the football is little short of dire. Perhaps the ten months of continuous football beforehand played its part although that didn’t seem to prevent both teams last night from playing well.
I think we have three more days of international fixtures and then the under 21’s, under 19’s and under 17’s in action.
The transfer window closes tomorrow for a few days. Why I haven’t a clue but it doesn’t really make much sense. As suggested before, it won’t stop clubs from trying to get transfers over the line. It certainly won’t stop Chelsea from trying to sign every half decent player out there either.
Apparently the West London club are hoping to do a deal for Benjamin Sesko. I wouldn’t put it past them but I’d imagine, if a deal with Arsenal really has been on the cards for as long as the media will have us believing, then I think it would be a waste of Chelsea’s time to pursue him. It’s a bit like the Declan Rice transfer really, he wanted Arsenal so Man City never really had a chance. Sesko, Gyokeres, whoever, I just hope Arsenal can soon get a few deals over the line, even if it’s just to stop many of us from thinking we’re in for a disappointing summer transfer window.
I don’t think we are, not after all the pre summer chat from Mikel Arteta and Josh Kroenke. They’ve set themselves up for a mighty fall if their words were empty.
Slovenia have one more international match which is a friendly tomorrow night, Spain though are done for this month so hopefully, if Zubimendi and Sesko are coming to the red and white side of north London, it’ll be sooner rather than later. Kepa too.
Catch up in the comments.
Mudryk wanted to come but was strong armed into signing for the Chavs by ‘dark forces’ operating behind him at his club.
Ultimately it’s down to the player himself and I’m sure that if Sesko wants Arsenal he’ll ignore the efforts of Chelsea and sign for the Champions League semi-finalists.
That’s if the rumours are true….
Media spite I’m sure.
I have zero confidence of a good window tbh
We dither still
Uncle Bert needs to settle in.
We don’t know wats going on behind the scenes though…
Good afternoon Rico and all
A good roundup Rico. Especially on a Monday.
Kepa to Arsenal seems a done thing. Zubimendi as well. Though nothing is concrete until we see it on the dot com with the players wearing an Arsenal shirt.
Am I happy with that?? you can bet on it. It strengthens us at the back and in midfield. Kepa will come fighting for a place. Wouldnt it be wonderful if we had two keepers who played 19 games each and won the golden glove at 15 clean sheets. While its just fantasy and difficult to happen I cant imagine the look on every muppet’s face. It will be a bitter pill to swallow.
before you hurl comments at me remember…..its just fantasy and a dream. sometimes they become reality. Once I told my Pa that I wished Arsenal would one day go a whole season unbeaten. He told me it was impossible. We did once and I feel we can do it again. I also told him I wish I would be lucky enough to witness double. He told me that that’s once in a lifetime. We did it three times in my lifetime.
Will we sign Sesko and Rodrygo?? who knows. If they come it would be heaven especially if they begin scoring goals regularly.
Whatever happens in the TM we are in for another hell of a ride the coming season.
We finished 2nd with a small squad with many injuries and awful decisions. Imagine if we have a bigger squad and better decisions from the ref.
I look forward ramming it down the naysayers throats.
Not holding my breath though.
Rico there are so many things happening behind the scenes even at Semi professional level. And its not as quick as it seems. While we often cite City and Chelsea doing quick deals, or RM for that matter, we have to remember that this is Arsenal we are dealing with. With the above teams nothing happens until its pointed out. With Arsenal every breath they take, every move they make, every sound they make the FA will be watching (fucking) them. No I am not quoting Sting but saying it as reality.
One rule for Arsenal, one rule for the rest.
Up till now, have Arsenal ever been investigated for any transfer? No we haven’t. That means that we do things by the book. unlike other clubs.
Any news on the 115K charges that City face?? When will they be demoted to the non league?
we cant keep blaming the FA, All clubs have to do a lot of negotiation in the background, only problem is they all seem to be able to get deals done quickly were we seem to wait until the final few day and miss out, Arteta should have know 6 months ago who wanted and started the ball rolling.
Afternoon Devil. Ditto, until Arsenal announce a signing, I’m ignoring all the nonsense online.
My point exactly re behind the scenes although I doubt the FA can intervene with any deals we might do.
Keep on dreaming DG, like Rico I’ll just wait and see. 😉
And then moan Cicero 😜
Manchester City have reached agreement with Lyon for the signing of Rayan Cherki. £33 million… bargain I reckon..
Nothing to do with Arsenal. But one which will make you smile. Totti scoring from halfway line in a charity match. A brilliant goal……legends never die
https://x.com/SerieA/status/1932030440740683851
Saw that earlier, a fluke 😜