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William Saliba signs for Arsenal

Living Legend Colm G

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I remember Liverpool doing that to us with Phil Babb and John Scales.

Embarrassing to admit, but I remember being absolutely devastated to the point of shedding tears when we didn't get Phil Babb. As an Ireland supporter watching him and McGrath put on a masterclass against Italy in the world cup that summer, I genuinely thought we'd missed out on the world's new best defender!
 

Dougal

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It's all moot really, because he'll be playing for England when he reaches the seniors ;)

PS That's one for @Dougal
Bad enough I was listening to Last Word on Spurs podcast this morning and they were talking about Troy Parrott and mentioned that a lot of British strikers were making a breakthrough in pre-season. Which is about as relevant as this conversation in a Saliba thread.
 

Lilbaz

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Don't think we've heard anything regarding Saliba since the story broke from the ITK's on here - probably a very cautious time if we're essentially trying to hijack the deal.

The stories in the press were on friday that we put a bid in and that ste would take the weekend to decide.
Have the itk's said anything other than we were in for a player well u21? Not seen anything from them all weekend.
 

George94

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The stories in the press were on friday that we put a bid in and that ste would take the weekend to decide.
Have the itk's said anything other than we were in for a player well u21? Not seen anything from them all weekend.

Nope nothing over the weekend but Herc has posted stuff before that definitely sounds like it could be related to Saliba...

"we're getting quoted 25m for 18 year olds"
"so much activity with sealed lips behind closed doors. The well under 21 player is expected to happen, it is a tricky situation at present"
"we are trying to tie up a deal for a very talented under 21, with ‘Massive potential’. Trying to finalise with his club, as lot of interest in him."
 

GetSpurredOn

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rawhide

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Nope nothing over the weekend but Herc has posted stuff before that definitely sounds like it could be related to Saliba...

"we're getting quoted 25m for 18 year olds"
"so much activity with sealed lips behind closed doors. The well under 21 player is expected to happen, it is a tricky situation at present"
"we are trying to tie up a deal for a very talented under 21, with ‘Massive potential’. Trying to finalise with his club, as lot of interest in him."
Really want this to be a super hush hush deal for De Ligt.
 

Lilbaz

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He's in no rush. Player will come back on loan most likely. Even if sold on the last day of our transfer window would give him 3 weeks to spend the money.
We might not be so patient though as the fee might effect other transfers.
Was hoping for a decision today or tomorrow before we go to asia. We'll see.
 

Gareth88

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As hilarious as that would be just for shits and giggles, give me Danny Rose any day of the week over Tierney.
Would be great if we fucked them over twice in one window. I love Danny but he wont be around forever and brining in someone young with some experience would be nice back up. Although I did some research after my original post and found out he suffers from osteitis pubis, very common in footballers and runners, it reoccurs often and at 22 I think it may continue to flare up, this is from my limit understanding of what I read.
 
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