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I know we're all keen to get some signings in but looking at the Academy, haven't we got 3 players who are full international players but haven't made the first team squad yet? Off the top of my head one plays for N.Ireland and the other two are South American but cañnot recall the nationality.
Dan Ballard ? I think is the Northern Irish lad
Flores plays for Mexico
Not sure on the other one
So, if they're good enough for international football, it should mean they're good enough for the premier League. Being the Estonian goalkeeper is the same as being the USA keeper or German no.3 choice so why are we buying players for positions that players coming through the academy can fill?
The signing of Vieira from Porto looks promising does that mean Pepe and Nelson will be sold as we already have Saka who will play there.
Or we are selling either Saka/Martinelli to the victims for £100m because they won’t sign new deals….
Vieira’s arrival is not thought to have an impact on Arsenal’s move for Youri Tielemans. Arsenal also have an interest in Oleksandr Zinchenko & Raphinha. The links with midfielders suggest Granit Xhaka could leave this summer with interest from Italian clubs. [@garyjacob] #afc
I know we're all keen to get some signings in but looking at the Academy, haven't we got 3 players who are full international players but haven't made the first team squad yet? Off the top of my head one plays for N.Ireland and the other two are South American but cañnot recall the nationality.
Dan Ballard ? I think is the Northern Irish lad
Flores plays for Mexico
Not sure on the other one
So, if they're good enough for international football, it should mean they're good enough for the premier League. Being the Estonian goalkeeper is the same as being the USA keeper or German no.3 choice so why are we buying players for positions that players coming through the academy can fill?
The signing of Vieira from Porto looks promising does that mean Pepe and Nelson will be sold as we already have Saka who will play there.
With respect being an international for a smaller nation or any nation for that matter doesnt mean they are at the level required for top 5 in the premier league. Plenty of examples in the past of this.
Arsenal announce Eddie Nketiah’s new long-term (five year) contract. The club has also confirmed his switch to the No.14 shirt.
100k p/w for a man who tapped in 5 goals last season.
The headline on the Arsenal website announcing this is “Ringing in a new era”
It is certainly that - what on earth has he done to be given a 5 year contract ?
Completely overrated and hardly likely to develop further with Arteta in charge.
Arsenal announce Eddie Nketiah’s new long-term (five year) contract. The club has also confirmed his switch to the No.14 shirt.
100k p/w for a man who tapped in 5 goals last season.
The headline on the Arsenal website announcing this is “Ringing in a new era”
It is certainly that - what on earth has he done to be given a 5 year contract ?
Completely overrated and hardly likely to develop further with Arteta in charge.
Just two and half years ago he couldn’t even get into the Leeds side when they were in the Championship.
I don’t think Nketiah will be doing any development beyond his current skill set, regardless of the manager.
Martinez is a left footed CB who can play left back, so cover for 2 positions. He is like 5 feet 7 so rather diminutive for a CB, but good with the ball at his feet. He was voted Ajax player of the year last season. I imagine he is being looked more as a LB than a CB and is the preferred choice over Hickey or Zinchenko.
Gabriel Jesus is pushing Manchester City and Pep Guardiola to accept Arsenal’s £42.5m offer. The player wants to join Arsenal. Reports, @Simpraisa and @ThirFernandes.
I assume this means Saliba will be 4th choice? So he'll fuck off soon.
Gabriel Jesus is pushing Manchester City and Pep Guardiola to accept Arsenal’s £42.5m offer. The player wants to join Arsenal. Reports, @Simpraisa and @ThirFernandes.