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03 Jan 2014 01:11:29
Hi Eds, happy new year to you all. One name previously on Arsenal's radar that has gone a bit quiet is Palermo's Abel Hernandez. Is there still an interest? Cheers.
{Ed002's Note - Nothing new. Roma has a sustained interest in Hernandez. Napoli, Arsenal and Dortmund have enquired in recent weeks and been told he is not available. Naples are still pushing.}
27 Sep 2013 01:30:57
Hi Ed. Any chance Arsenal may pursue Hugo Almeida in January? His contract expires in June, has shown a desire to play in England, and has 7 goals in 7 so far this year. Cons would be his age (29) and he may be cup-tied. Thoughts? Cheers. {Ed044's Note - I don't know mate.}
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16 Nov 2014 04:05:59
Question for Ed002 if you're around mate. (not Arsenal-related but had no idea where to post this). If you have the time (and inclination), could you provide your take on the latest controversy regarding the 2018/2022 World Cup report? The German Football League president has warned that UEFA may quit FIFA over it. do you see this as a chance to accelerate (and perhaps even facilitate) the formation of the new pan-European breakaway league? (My apologies in advance - I realize you're not fond of speculation, but your opinions on this subject would be most welcomed). Cheers. --dk
{Ed002's Note - I could spend hours explaining my views, but in simple terms it is a shambles. Putting aside the trivial accusations thrown at The FA, the Australian FA, Korea and Japan, the fundamental issues surrounds the naivety that some people at FIFA were of the opinion that the summary report they have released will have cleared up the issues. Clearly it has not done so. The problem is that neither WC would end up being moved regardless of what the activity reported. It could have been handled much, much better and FIFA are still liable to on going legal issues with the USA and pending issues with the Australian FA. Putting aside the report, I would expect that we will soon see a push for an independent review of the operations of FIFA which may well result in a clear out of many of the senior staff.
UEFA will steer clear and the German FA representative is jumping the gun. And there is no relation to any changes the clubs are discussing.}
1.) It would be great if people could believe in the organization that controlled the game but I'm not sure that is ever going to happen sadly, we're there's massive amounts of money there will always be doubts about honesty and integrity.
Maybe I'm just cynical and believe power and massive amounts of money corrupt all in the end no matter how good their intention to begin with ( even me :-) if I was in that position no matter how much I hope it wouldn't happen
07 Dec 2013 07:11:25
Schalke apparently have come to terms with Leverkusen's Sidney Sam to join them next summer. Perhaps a good omen that Julian Draxler will be on his way to the Emirates?
17 Jul 2023 13:07:46
Rumour has it Benfica want to sign Joao Felix but are trying to generate the funds. If true (and if Partey departs to Italy/ Saudi Arabia) I hope Arsenal push for Florentino Luis - could be available for significantly less than his release clause and still less expensive than Lavia or Tchouameni.
23 Jun 2023 18:32:08
This is only conjecture, but maybe Mik/ Edu could see Thomas Partey has an eye on the exit door this summer. With Xhaka virtually certain to return to Germany, this leaves only Jorginho and Elneny (maybe Kiwior) to anchor midfield. Would the 100m+ be better spent on Declan Rice, or something potentially like a Romeo Lavia/ Manu Kone combo?
26 Jan 2022 15:11:32
Hi Ed002. A shame about Cabral, I agree a blown opportunity. Ironically it looks like he's going to Fiorentina to replace the striker we couldn't even get in the first place. I'd like to ask about another name from your potential targets list - Paul Onuachu. You mentioned Arsenal had interest last summer but it wasn't clear if it remains. Anything new with him? Thanks again for all your insight, it's greatly appreciated.
{Ed002's Note - He is no longer of interest.}
03 Jan 2022 19:28:41
Just my 2 cents, but one name Ed002 mentioned that intrigued me was Arthur Cabral. Basel CF, should be (relatively) inexpensive coming from a "lower" league. and we've had good luck with Brazilians lately =D.
03 Jan 2022 15:14:01
So is that a yes or a no that you've seen him play?
(Apologies VM. just taking the p**s over the exchange below) =P.