Summer Transfer Window 22/23

robfosters · 23 Jun 2022 at 12:28

I really don’t want us spending £55m on Raphinha. It’s just not a priority position for us atm and that money could be far better used elsewhere.

Plus, I don’t like being second choice. If he really wants to go to Barca or play in the CL, he’ll be coming under duress and I’ll question whether or not his hearts really in it.

Shamikebab · 23 Jun 2022 at 12:31

Who exactly do you think has Arsenal as their first choice?

Andybtsn · 23 Jun 2022 at 13:17

Shamikebab said:
Who exactly do you think has Arsenal as their first choice?

Lols

chroniclard · 23 Jun 2022 at 13:25

Wouldnt have thought Raphina would go to Arsenal, barely a step up.

CliffyG · 23 Jun 2022 at 13:29

chroniclard said:
Wouldnt have thought Raphina would go to Arsenal, barely a step up.

It is a significant step up from relegation battlers, nice dig though.

chroniclard · 23 Jun 2022 at 13:32

CliffyG said:
It is a significant step up from relegation battlers, nice dig though.

Year before they were similar level to Arsenal, 2 points behind in the league, just unlucky with injuries. Not so big a step.

Cadder · 23 Jun 2022 at 13:36

Newcastle pulling out of Etikite deal due to agent wanting too much in terms of add-ons, fees and what have you.

Pope undergoing a medical. I'd be happy with Pope and Dubravka competing for time between the sticks. Darlow has been OK for us but would probably do well in the championship.

CliffyG · 23 Jun 2022 at 13:42

chroniclard said:
Year before they were similar level to Arsenal, 2 points behind in the league, just unlucky with injuries. Not so big a step.

They were on a good run after just getting promoted. They are nowhere near the same level at the moment.

Tombstone · 23 Jun 2022 at 14:00

Cadder said:
Newcastle pulling out of Etikite deal due to agent wanting too much in terms of add-ons, fees and what have you.

Pope undergoing a medical. I'd be happy with Pope and Dubravka competing for time between the sticks. Darlow has been OK for us but would probably do well in the championship.

What ever happened to the Botman deal, seems to have gone all quiet on that front

JamesH85 · 23 Jun 2022 at 14:15

Tombstone said:
What ever happened to the Botman deal, seems to have gone all quiet on that front

They wanted ridiculous money, 50 mill euros +.

I think it's good they are sticking to their guns with valuations. Pulled out of Carlos, ekitike and bottman all because of crazy demands.

manic111 · 23 Jun 2022 at 14:22

Shamikebab said:
Who exactly do you think has Arsenal as their first choice?

Most United players?

fez · 23 Jun 2022 at 15:27

manic111 said:
Most United players?

Arsenal would be the last place our players want to go.

Even less chance of winning anything, worse wages and another useless manager to boot. Sounds like more of the same with worse pay.

robfosters · 23 Jun 2022 at 15:34

fez said:
Even less chance of winning anything

JamesH85 · 23 Jun 2022 at 15:50

fez said:
Arsenal would be the last place our players want to go.

Even less chance of winning anything, worse wages and another useless manager to boot. Sounds like more of the same with worse pay.

Don't be like that, they won 5th place.

robfosters · 23 Jun 2022 at 16:17

JamesH85 said:
Don't be like that, they won 5th place.

You’re in a glass house there pal

BaZ87 · 23 Jun 2022 at 16:30

I have no problem with discussing how rubbish Arsenal and Utd are but can we take it to a new thread and keep this to transfers please.

robfosters · 23 Jun 2022 at 16:41

Marseille want Tavares on loan.

Nutters!

explicit4u · 23 Jun 2022 at 16:52

I still reckon there's a half decent player somewhere in there, just needs some regular game time and decent coaching.

Twitter says Marseille play with wingbacks so ideal for someone like him. If we can get Martinez over the line thats some half decent business

bingham67 · 23 Jun 2022 at 17:28

JamesH85 said:
They wanted ridiculous money, 50 mill euros +.

I think it's good they are sticking to their guns with valuations. Pulled out of Carlos, ekitike and bottman all because of crazy demands.

That Newcastle tax!

Lonewolf · 23 Jun 2022 at 18:11

Not sure where this guy got his scoop from, but Simon Dobson, journalist, suggests De Jong fee has been agreed.