Morning all.
Out of nowhere, Victor Osimhen has hit the Arsenal headlines for the first time this summer. At least it’s the first time I’ve seen this rumour. I strongly suspect Gabriel Martinelli has something to do with this because he’s been linked to Galatasaray. Nearly every sports page is running this story, although there is nothing in The Athletic. He’s been around the block a bit has Victor, from Germany to France, to Italy, Belgium and lastly Turkey, scoring a lot of goals along the way. At 6’ 1” and still just 27 years old, for a few months anyway, he would a here and now signing should he arrive at Arsenal.
Victor is known for his explosive pace, strength and clinical finishing inside the box. He’s what one might as being a “proper striker”. Surprisingly though, none of what I’d call the “big clubs” have ever signed him. Is he the kind of player Arsenal need? Well yes if we’re looking for the kind of qualities he possesses but the fact that no big club has ever taken a chance on him should raise a few red flags. Perhaps his eqo is bigger than his goal scoring numbers.
But what about Gabriel Martinelli who works his socks off for the cause week in week out and isn’t afraid to cover every blade of grass on the pitch. Is he not a here and now player who loves the club? He’s far more productive than his counterpart on the right hand side of the pitch and no, I don’t mean Bukayo Saka. Why not send him off to Turkey instead?
If only football worked like that eh? In other transfer news/rumours, Ethan Nwaneri, like Martinelli, continues to be linked with a move away from the club which I hope is little more than click-bait. Villa are reported to have rejected an offer made by Arsenal for Konsa but Arsenal are expected to go back with an improved offer. Apparently the player has told his club that he wants the move. I’ve no idea if that’s true, I read it on TeamTalk.
Sky Sports news however, report that Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible deal for England defender Jarell Quansah. Mikel Arteta is keen to add to his defensive options and sees Quansah as a good addition, with his versatility in both the centre-back and right-back positions.
One deal which does appear to be done is for Vincent Joseph. All that needs to be resolved is the fee which if Arsenal and Liverpool can’t agree on, the Professional Football Compensation Committee will do it for them.
The new season is upon us as Premier League Champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Man City on Sunday. How good does that sound eh? The match kicks off at 3pm and it’s live on TNT Sport as well as HBO Max. Arsenal have won this trophy a massive 17 times, 7 of which came before I was born. The others are mixed in with the highlights of the last 25 years of finals..
Enjoy…
Catch up later…
RIP Kimmy Rimmer.
It makes uncomfortable reading to learn that players younger than me have died.
G’day all,Victor Osimhen may just prove to be the striker we are have missed for so long, at twenty-seven he is in his prime and might appreciate being part of a successful, and varied squad.
If Galatasaray could be induced to take Madueke instead of Martinelli I personally would be much happier about the deal.
David Ornstein is running the Quansah story too…
Hi Geoff. I doubt there is much truth in the Osimhen rumours.
Morning Rico and all.
I Cannot remember Jimmy Rimmer, but like any pass player of Arsenal that passes away I hope he RIP.
Not sure about Victor Osimhen I have seen play live on tv and on YouTube and seem a player that can be hot or cold yes, he can score some great goal, but he can also loose the ball when tackled easy.
Jennings turned out alright though Dennis.. 😜
Ditto, RIP Jimmy Rimmer, straight from United reserves to the Arsenal starting XI where if I recall correctly, he had a stormer in the cauldron of Anfield on his debut, helping us to a 0-0 draw.
I remember being a bit annoyed when Neill replaced him with Pat Jennings.
You didn’t know any better back then Kev 😂
Not sure what the point of CS is really. It’s not recognised as a trophy when it comes to counting them. Just a glorified money making exercise imo. A day out for fans who can afford to go.
I meant to include the passing of Jimmy Rimmer. 78 is young these days. Sleep tight Jimmy.
RIP Jimmy Rimmer.
I didn’t take much notice of Quansah at Liverpool,something tells me he was injured a lot but not sure.
I do like the look of Osimhen,he comes with a lot of baggage though,so I’m not sure he would fit in.
Only a week until the big one,I find it hard to get excited about the Community Shield,Sky and the rest will hype it up.
We’ve lost Jimmy Rimmer (78), those of us of a certain vintage will remember ‘Jim the Rim’ a very underrated goalkeeper who was eventually to win the League and European Cup with Aston Villa. Famous for his illegal marking on the pitch, amazed he got away with it for so many years.
Played in an awful team at a time when Arsenal had zero ambition from the boardroom and we flirted with relegation, hard to believe in these days! I never used to miss a game back then, I must have been mad… 🙂