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William Saliba signs for Arsenal

mil1lion

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I dont get it either. Liverpool did it with Kieta. If you want to guy and what it takes is buying him a year early and waiting then do it.
It's ok if you can afford it. We've already signed Clarke and loaned him back. Although we wont pay the full amount yet we're still paying a chunk of the budget for this window. I'm all for it if we can still afford to strengthen the squad for this season.
 

Bulletspur

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My only concern is that arsenal are terrible at scouting centre backs. They’ve had some shockers in the last 20 years and now we want a player they’re after. Does leave me a bit concerned I must say.
Your concern is unfounded. Do honestly think what Spurs would buy a player based on Arsenal's scouts assessment? You know we are talking about Daniel Levy here. Due diligence and all that before money is released
 

THFCSPURS19

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Tottenham is trying to overtake Arsenal, that's right ... and Wolverhampton is also on the lookout! The frame between Arsenal and Sainté was found but negotiations take a lot of time (on bonuses after rmc). Tottenham arrived and offered the guaranteed 30M. It is the rule
 

synththfc

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Tottenham is trying to overtake Arsenal, that's right ... and Wolverhampton is also on the lookout! The frame between Arsenal and Sainté was found but negotiations take a lot of time (on bonuses after rmc). Tottenham arrived and offered the guaranteed 30M. It is the rule


So essentially Arsenal have to match our offer (and use more of their limited budget) or he's ours.

Lovely.
 

George94

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Tottenham is trying to overtake Arsenal, that's right ... and Wolverhampton is also on the lookout! The frame between Arsenal and Sainté was found but negotiations take a lot of time (on bonuses after rmc). Tottenham arrived and offered the guaranteed 30M. It is the rule


He tweeted this a few days ago, so no idea how reliable he is...

 

LegitimatelyKaned

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He tweeted this a few days ago, so no idea how reliable he is...



In his defence nobody seemed to see this coming so it would make sense with how close they seemingly were to securing the deal to prematurely announce it as done. All very funny and exciting though.
 

wrd

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I've been able to scroll through and read a bit more, mostly people tying to attach Saliba to the Herc young player ITK, I probably don't agree with that but Hercules did give our ITK saying along the lines of, we are well positioned to beat London rivals (I can't remember if it was specifically Arsenal but was 100% at least London clubs) to their targets. FWIW.
 

George94

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In his defence nobody seemed to see this coming so it would make sense with how close they seemingly were to securing the deal to prematurely announce it as done. All very funny and exciting though.
I mean no one can anticipate us hijacking it at the last minute.

Hard to say, probably just trying to be one of the first journalists to say it’s all finalised, even though it wasn’t completely

Nobody else was reporting it was all done, just at an advance stage
 

wrd

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In his defence nobody seemed to see this coming so it would make sense with how close they seemingly were to securing the deal to prematurely announce it as done. All very funny and exciting though.
I mean no one can anticipate us hijacking it at the last minute.

I like to give credit where it's due with ITK but Hercules was hinting very heavily to this and I remember being under the impression it was Saliba specific.

Just in case it comes out in the press. Balde’s people have been putting him about, and especially to us. But after he mis-lead us for his own purpose etc a couple seasons back. There is a bitter taste left in our mouth, and as of now there is zero interest. Things can change, I am aware of that. But would be flabbergasted if this one happened.

Got told that ‘our Daniel loves a good game of poker, when there is a ‘check’ before ‘check-mate’. Apparently we are in the driving seat, even with couple of targets that are wanted by our London rivals. Apparently they want to know our next move before they commit to another club. Happy days indeed
 

pelayo59

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It will be funny few days with this agent ?
 

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sage

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Apparently we are in the driving seat, even with couple of targets that are wanted by our London rivals.

The only two I can think of that we (scum and us) were both publicly linked to are Saliba and Andersen. A lot of speculation here, but could be that the confirmation today of Andersen to Lyon and our sudden big push for Saliba could be related?
 

worcestersauce

"I'm no optimist I'm just a prisoner of hope
Jan 23, 2006
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Reports said ste would take the weekend. So doubt we'll hear anything till monday.
We never do, I've pretty much stopped looking over weekends these days, still it's been a nice way to end the week.:)
 

Johno1470

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I can almost guarantee if he signs for us, Levy will make him sack his agent or put him in well in line. There’s very few agents that engage in the manner that he has in the last few hours.

I’ve had a look at his roster of players and he has very few. He’s clearly playing on the interest to gain some attention, which I guess Levy doesn’t like in an agent.

Will be interesting to see how this plays out none the less.
 

Joeyboey

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I can almost guarantee if he signs for us, Levy will make him sack his agent or put him in well in line. There’s very few agents that engage in the manner that he has in the last few hours.

I’ve had a look at his roster of players and he has very few. He’s clearly playing on the interest to gain some attention, which I guess Levy doesn’t like in an agent.

Will be interesting to see how this plays out none the less.

So much conjecture here. It’s just an agent acting like an agent.
 

Lilbaz

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I can almost guarantee if he signs for us, Levy will make him sack his agent or put him in well in line. There’s very few agents that engage in the manner that he has in the last few hours.

I’ve had a look at his roster of players and he has very few. He’s clearly playing on the interest to gain some attention, which I guess Levy doesn’t like in an agent.

Will be interesting to see how this plays out none the less.

All he's said is we'll see and put up an hour glass. Not exactly raiola level saying his player wants to move. Or others comparing their players contracts to slavery.
 
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