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iamoyindamola:
The guy never wanted us, glad he didn't though

I feel he wanted to buh he has this kind of Layback attitude not wanting to sour the Leipzig relationship and bad agency too didn't help ( imagine the agent saying any interested party should go and pay the club required sum before talking to the player like it's the club that employs him not the player) ...

This Isak guy is very funny. Baba is just showing face after the two clubs trying to court him have spent good money on alternatives. Where does he want to go sef. I want to assume he is trying to get a better contract. Maybe Liverpool will still drop good money for him sha.

Building from the back.

Cristhian Mosquera is a Gunner ✍️

“It’s an opportunity that came up and I couldn’t let it pass me by. I’m joining a historic, massive club. When you arrive here with your family, you really feel the greatness of this place.”

“My main position is at centre-back, but I’ve also played at full-back many times. I can play at centre-back on either side, I think I’m a quick and agile player.

iamoyindamola:
Isak wants to leave Newcastle
Leipzig slashed their asking price for seskô from 100m to 70m 🤣🤣🤣
Newcastle should use him to replace isak
But lfc shouldn't be allowed to get isak

Ain't nobody stopping us ..

We're still adding Rodrigo to the mix ..

Heck if we require the service of saka .. we will get him...

MSGAMBLE9:
Building from the back.

Cristhian Mosquera is a Gunner ✍️

“It’s an opportunity that came up and I couldn’t let it pass me by. I’m joining a historic, massive club. When you arrive here with your family, you really feel the greatness of this place.”

“My main position is at centre-back, but I’ve also played at full-back many times. I can play at centre-back on either side, I think I’m a quick and agile player.

this guy low-key looks like gravenberch...

Silentgroper:
Ain't nobody stopping us ..

We're still adding Rodrigo to the mix ..

Heck if we require the service of saka .. we will get him...

This is where I draw the line

I go soon report una to FA and UEFA for money laundry

iamoyindamola:
We will cook well if we get him
Reports are saying Eze will disrupt ethan's progress because they play same position, The reason we stop contact with Eze is because Ethan sign extension unless arteta will work Eze to the LW

While Nwaneri can play RW, he should be backing up Odegaard because that position gives him more freedom and the flexibility to roam across the attacking third.

I really need Arteta to show some courage with how he manages Odegaard this coming season. Too many times last season where Odegaard played 90 minutes and was unimpactful. Arteta needs to show some courage by pulling Odegaard out for Nwaneri in those instances. I don't know what happened to Odegaard, but he was poor last season for his standard. He became too predictable, hugging the RW, refusing to shoot or help with the press from the top.

Since we now have "pant sagging" Noni as backup for Saka, Eze easily takes the LW and helps us strap Martinelli to the bench with iron belt. That way Nwaneri can be the backup for Odegaard and I believe he can push Odegaard. Still one hell of a player but he needs a great season for us this year.

Roland17:
While Nwaneri can play RW, he should be backing up Odegaard because that position gives him more freedom and the flexibility to roam across the attacking third.

I really need Arteta to show some courage with how he manages Odegaard this coming season. Too many times last season where Odegaard played 90 minutes and was unimpactful. Arteta needs to show some courage by pulling Odegaard out for Nwaneri in those instances. I don't know what happened to Odegaard, but he was poor last season for his standard. He became too predictable, hugging the RW, refusing to shoot or help with the press from the top.

Since we now have "pant sagging" Noni as backup for Saka, Eze easily takes the LW and helps us strap Martinelli to the bench with iron belt. That way Nwaneri can be the backup for Odegaard and I believe he can push Odegaard. Still one hell of a player but he needs a great season for us this year.

Odegaard have started where he left off last season, I just hope preseason will help him, we can only hope arteta will be brave this season

iamoyindamola:
The guy never wanted us, glad he didn't though
I hope Isak goes to Saudi abeg

He wanted us even though he didn't feel confident that he'll fit into a fast-paced league like EPL. I don't know which podcast I was watching where they said that Sesko wanted to join Arsenal but let his club and his management take decisions while he watched from the sidelines. He's young inexperienced, not confident or aggressive enough to fight for his future like Gyokeres. I sincerely wish him all the best

dominique:
He wanted us even though he didn't feel confident that he'll fit into a fast-paced league like EPL. I don't know which podcast I was watching where they said that Sesko wanted to join Arsenal but let his club and his management take decisions while he watched from the sidelines. He's young inexperienced, not confident or aggressive enough to fight for his future like Gyokeres. I sincerely wish him all the best

Nah
See what Fabrizio posted about him

MSGAMBLE9:
I feel he wanted to buh he has this kind of payback attitude not wanting to sour the Leipzig relationship and bad agency too didn't help ( imagine the agent saying any interested party should go and pay the club required sum before talking to the player like it's the club that employs him not the player) ...

iamoyindamola:
Nah
See what Fabrizio posted about him

I get your point but that doesn't mean he doesn't want Arsenal... Irrespective of what he thinks are special clubs or not Leipzig determines the going rate / fees for him ( especially when Frankfurt is asking for €100m from suitors for Ekitike who Leipzig believes Sesko is better than) they wouldn't budge unless he and his agent force their hand like Ekitike did with Frankfurt even though Newcastle offered more money than Liverpool....If Gyokeres keep mum too his fees would be around £70-80m


His decisions to maintain good relationships with Red Bull organisation ( whatever hold they had on him and his family) over career progression is baffling and will cost him dearly e.g he did the same for United then when they agreed a deal for him with Salzburg for £30m only to choose Liepzig the next day for £17m not to talk of last August U-turn with Arsenal ....

iamoyindamola:
Nah
See what Fabrizio posted about him

I am with you, for whatever reason, I don’t think Sesko fancied an Arsenal move, as much as Arteta fancied him. I mean, Arteta had been chasing this cat since last season.

Past Arsenal, no other big club has made genuine attempts to sign him. This is the most we are reading from Sesko through his agent about a move.

With Newcastle set to lose Isak, I can see Newcastle paying anything to get Sesko as his replacement. Newcastle could be a good fit for him, considering there is no expectation to win the league, maybe finish top 4-6 next season.

iamoyindamola:
Nah
See what Fabrizio posted about him

From unofficial sources, I heard that he wanted to join Arsenal but left everything in the hands of his club and agents with the belief that they'll eventually agree on a deal. That's why he seemed very passive about the move while Gyokeres was aggressively fighting for his spot in the team. I'm sure by now he has learnt that you fight for your future and don't put it in the hands of people that are only after their pockets. He wanted Arsenal but not as desperate as Gyokeres

Roland17:
I am with you, for whatever reason, I don’t think Sesko fancied an Arsenal move, as much as Arteta fancied him. I mean, Arteta had been chasing this cat since last season.

Past Arsenal, no other big club has made genuine attempts to sign him. This is the most we are reading from Sesko through his agent about a move.

With Newcastle set to lose Isak, I can see Newcastle paying anything to get Sesko as his replacement. Newcastle could be a good fit for him, considering there is no expectation to win the league, maybe finish top 4-6 next season.

Not even last season, since vlahovic rejected us
Even though Watkins was also vocal about joining us because he's an arsenal fan

MSGAMBLE9:
I get your point but that doesn't mean he doesn't want Arsenal... Irrespective of what he thinks are special clubs or not Leipzig determines the going rate / fees for him ( especially when Frankfurt is asking for €100m from suitors for Ekitike who Leipzig believes Sesko is better than) they wouldn't budge unless he and his agent force their hand like Ekitike did with Frankfurt even though Newcastle offered more money than Liverpool....If Gyokeres keep mum too his fees would be around £70-80m


His decisions to maintain good relationships with Red Bull organisation ( whatever hold they had on him and his family) over career progression is baffling and will cost him dearly e.g he did the same for United then when they agreed a deal for him with Salzburg for £30m only to choose Liepzig the next day for £17m not to talk of last August U-turn with Arsenal ....

Let's break it down, the article said seskô and Leipzig had gentleman agreement to reduce price for some special clubs
Let's not forget 90m was quoted for arsenal, if he really want us he could have come in just the way gyokeres reminded sporting about their agreement
Unofficial sources also said the guy was giving us conditions about release clause through his agent
Don't also forget personal terms wasn't agreed, that's arsenal first step during transfer

dominique:
From unofficial sources, I heard that he wanted to join Arsenal but left everything in the hands of his club and agents with the belief that they'll eventually agree on a deal. That's why he seemed very passive about the move while Gyokeres was aggressively fighting for his spot in the team. I'm sure by now he has learnt that you fight for your future and don't put it in the hands of people that are only after their pockets. He wanted Arsenal but not as desperate as Gyokeres

Roland17:
Eberechi Eze/ Gykores/ Saka

Ooooooo Lord please!!!!!!!!!

Eze is not a LW

iamoyindamola:
Let's break it down, the article said seskô and Leipzig had gentleman agreement to reduce price for some special clubs
Let's not forget 90m was quoted for arsenal, if he really want us he could have come in just the way gyokeres reminded sporting about their agreement
Unofficial sources also said the guy was giving us conditions about release clause through his agent
Don't also forget personal terms wasn't agreed, that's arsenal first step during transfer

What am saying is gentleman agreement don't always work with select groups of clubs "unfortunate clubs" like I always say here e.g. Napoli, Brighton, Spurs, Portuguese Big 3 and even Liepzig.... Gentleman Agreement is Verbal Agreement which are not tenable or legal contract, Gyokeres and his agent thinks they had one with Sporting for €60m ( £52m) or so but despite his attitude and strikes he ended up going for nearly €85m/£75m Sporting CP wanted ( Arsenal outlay is €73.5m with him and his agent waiving nearly €10min in commission and Salary)... At the end of the day Sporting get nearly the amount it wanted one way or the other

You should remember Bale, Caciedo and Mendes all think they had gentleman agreement with Spurs, Brighton and Benfica respectively to play extra year and leave for lesser fees only to shocked...As I stated earlier, I don't think he gave conditions those are rumours but the agent stated publicly that agreement with Leipzig first before Club to player agreement...


They clearly don't want to fight Liepzig and I understand, it affects players public perception in the long run like Osihmen, Balotelli debacle has proven...

iamoyindamola:
Let's break it down, the article said seskô and Leipzig had gentleman agreement to reduce price for some special clubs
Let's not forget 90m was quoted for arsenal, if he really want us he could have come in just the way gyokeres reminded sporting about their agreement
Unofficial sources also said the guy was giving us conditions about release clause through his agent
Don't also forget personal terms wasn't agreed, that's arsenal first step during transfer

It was his agents pushing for all the release clause and conditions, he didn't involve himself. He wanted to play for Arsenal though he was not as desperate as Gyökeres. This should teach any footballer serious about their career not to leave everything in charge of their agents.

The point I highlighted with Benny Blanco

Ben White looks like he’s moving freely, and even on the first pre season game, you could see what #Arsenal missed.

He forces attacks with his passing, gives us powerful, galloping overlaps and he knows how to optimise Bukayo Saka. Baller.

📹 @AFC_Adi06 pic.twitter.com/oyLERcNJx3

— Adam Keys (@adamkeys_) July 25, 2025

[quote author=iamoyindamola post=136221653]The point I highlighted with Benny Blanco

Ben White looks like he’s moving freely, and even on the first pre season game, you could see what #Arsenal missed.

He forces attacks with his passing, gives us powerful, galloping overlaps and he knows how to optimise Bukayo Saka. Baller.

📹 @AFC_Adi06 pic.twitter.com/oyLERcNJx3

— Adam Keys (@adamkeys_) July 25, 2025

understand your point but this is tranfers season, a lot of clicks bait abounds... If it's not from Official source or major, reliable and reputable outlets always take it with a pinch of salt, Ornstein and Romano has already denied the existence of conditions for Arsenal from his side when the rumours came out because he doesn't need it e.g. he's 22 years, max Arsenal gives 5 years which will take him to early 27 ( Prime years) which is a massive leverage on his side...

[b]Even if there may be - or will be - a strong desire of the player to move to a certain club, we will never force or blackmail RB Leipzig. I believe this is not the right way, because the way you actually exit from the club shows your values. Values that you are bringing into a new club. "I think you should ask Mr. Arteta about that. But I think Sesko could suit many clubs because he has different football skills. He can play alone in attack, with two strikers, a little further back, he has height, speed, technical speed.". Basanovic said of Arsenal interest to Romano Fabrizio

He, his agent and Club wrongly believes Arsenal are desperate for a striker and none is better than him on the market, why soiled his perceived personality by fighting the club when the suitors has no alternative than pay ( except for the very expensive Isak for £120m +) ...

Roland17:
Shege, Martinelli problem pass injury. His biggest problem is his decision making. He never looks up when he has the ball.

Na one way traffic merchant. He needs to become unpredictable with his approach. Once he gets the ball, he is running to the corner flank.

I never stop thinking what if we continued with his transition to CF… I guess we would never know now.

I was talking of Nelson.
A friend said Nelli issue was caused by Arteta that dude isn’t a wide forward that he plays rather CF position suits him more

MSGAMBLE9:
I understand your point but this is tranfers season, a lot of clicks bait abounds... If it's not from Official source or major, reliable and reputable outlets always take it with a pinch of salt, Ornstein and Romano has already denied the existence of conditions for Arsenal from his side when the rumours came out because he doesn't need it e.g. he's 22 years, max Arsenal gives 5 years which will take him to early 27 ( Prime years) which is a massive leverage on his side...

[b]Even if there may be - or will be - a strong desire of the player to move to a certain club, we will never force or blackmail RB Leipzig. I believe this is not the right way, because the way you actually exit from the club shows your values. Values that you are bringing into a new club. "I think you should ask Mr. Arteta about that. But I think Sesko could suit many clubs because he has different football skills. He can play alone in attack, with two strikers, a little further back, he has height, speed, technical speed.". Basanovic said of Arsenal interest to Romano Fabrizio

He, his agent and Club wrongly believes Arsenal are desperate for a striker and none is better than him on the market, why soiled his perceived personality by fighting the club when the suitors has no alternative than pay ( except for the very expensive Isak for £120m +) ...

Hold on have moved passed that I understand you guys point too
I am just glad we went for gyokeres

The link is about white importance to the team and how we missed him last season

Shegzdave:
I was talking of Nelson.
A friend said Nelli issue was caused by Arteta that dude isn’t a wide forward that he plays rather CF position suits him more

Not really
Martinelli is somewhat good at 9 but his speed will waste and he's not a good finisher

iamoyindamola:
Hold on have moved passed that I understand you guys point too
I am just glad we went for gyokeres

The link is about white importance to the team and how we missed him last season

Another information I gathered is that Sesko is not sure of himself benching Harvez most of the time, which explains part of his low drive to join Arsenal, whereas Gyokeres is willing and determined to prove himself as the most deserving Arsenal 1st choice CF.

ObaIgwe1:
Another information I gathered is that Sesko is not sure of himself benching Harvez most of the time, which explains part of his low drive to join Arsenal, whereas Gyokeres is willing and determined to prove himself as the most deserving Arsenal 1st choice CF.

That mean he's not good enough if he can't bench kai

iamoyindamola:
That mean he's not good enough if he can't bench kai

I think he can, it is more of lack of self confidence. It's the mentality.

iamoyindamola:
Hold on have moved passed that I understand you guys point too
I am just glad we went for gyokeres

The link is about white importance to the team and how we missed him last season

Did you see him and Saka connection v Milan it was glorious

🚨 Arsenal reach total agreement with Sporting Lisbon to sign Viktor Gyokeres. #SportingCP grant 27yo striker permission to travel; medical scheduled for Saturday. Sweden international expected to wear iconic No14 shirt as new #AFC front man - David Ornstein

MSGAMBLE9:
Did you see him and Saka connection v Milan it was glorious

Yes I have missed the partnership, this one that tim er is on and off

toluxe0075:
This Isak guy is very funny. Baba is just showing face after the two clubs trying to court him have spent good money on alternatives. Where does he want to go sef. I want to assume he is trying to get a better contract. Maybe Liverpool will still drop good money for him sha.

You get it... Baba want 300k after he strong_arm them to buy Elanga at steep price

[b]On this day in 2019...William Saliba joined The Arsenal 6 years ago ⚡️

His PL career by numbers:

◉ 100 appearances
◉ 68 wins
◉ 41 clean sheets
◉ 6 goals

The one that nearly got away...

iamoyindamola:
Not really
Martinelli is somewhat good at 9 but his speed will waste and he's not a good finisher

But playing him centrally will give him ability to go for goals directly other than those his failed R2 he usually do trial and error but we’ve moved past that cause the arrival of Gykores and Harvertz striking with Jesus the chances of him playing there is limited