09 Aug 2026 00:22:57
I think as Arsenal have lost out on Vinny Junior I wouldn't be surprised if they went all out for Barcola, I hope we move fast as I could see him ending up with the Gunners. In saying all that the money getting touted for Barcola is insane and I can't help thinking there is better value out there.
09 Aug 2026 02:52:14
At some point Arsenal have to sell some players. £140 million spent already this summer, and their record sale is still Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 9 years ago.
09 Aug 2026 05:36:08
Yep, Arsenal's wage bill will soon become unsustainable unless they start readjusting their squad. Offloading mid-level earners like Trossard won't cut it - a large number of their squad is on well over 200k a week.
The Vinicius transfer was not a serious thing - he was never moving from Real Madrid to Arsenal.
He got exactly what he wanted, which was a hefty salary increase and improved terms at Real.
I expect Arsenal will be favourites again this season, but it will be tough for them if they remain so reliant on set pieces to score.
09 Aug 2026 07:21:23
The Gooners aren't gonna win anything next season, they'll be like us last season, and then go back to doing what they do best - not winning anything using 6 defenders.
09 Aug 2026 07:34:37
The internet is quite divided on which team currently has the highest wage bill. Some sites say Liverpool and some are saying Arsenal or City.
Personally, I think Arsenal are the favourites for the league again this season due to them having a very good side and squad, and the upheaval other clubs are having, be it new managers or having to sell players to balance the books.
09 Aug 2026 07:42:44
Arsenal don't want Barcola. They don't value him at the money that's being asked.
09 Aug 2026 08:06:49
Barcola is back from his holidays on Monday. I would assume that's the only reason we've not announced the signing yet.
Arsenal have zero chance. Why would any talented flair player want to play for Arteta? Even Vini Jr just used them for a pay rise.
09 Aug 2026 09:03:26
Arsenal have Nico Williams & Yildez as their targets for left wing. Barcola has made it clear that he views our style of play is more suited to him than Arsenal's.
09 Aug 2026 09:27:34
Presumably, and assuming we are actually after him, which I'm not 100% convinced about (just a gut feeling), wouldn't he need to undergo some sort of medical before everyone signs on the bottom line?
09 Aug 2026 09:36:34
Arsenal are certainly favourites for the League this season. Only a mug would suggest otherwise. It's not as if they came from nowhere to win last season. They have been consistently up around the top of the League for a brave few seasons now and they are still signing good additions to their squad. They'll be tough to beat.
09 Aug 2026 09:42:43
Arsenal have the best squad today, and instead of relying on "This midfield nearly won the quadruple", they added players to an already established squad.
Diamonde was nailed on to join us. Wasn't he? If Arsenal can stump up the money then PSG would have no issue convincing Mr Bracola to choose Arsenal.
09 Aug 2026 09:43:42
Vini to Arsenal was never on. Anyone with half a brain could see the angle, pure negotiation tactics.
09 Aug 2026 09:53:24
Remember when Alonso to Chelsea was never on or Diomande to Real.
If it's said on the internet then it must be true.
09 Aug 2026 10:01:11
You are Bishop Brennan's sarcastic deputy from Father Ted and I claim my ten lovely horses.
09 Aug 2026 11:17:44
Why should we now all of a sudden pull our fingers out?
Should have done that a while back already...
If anyone comes in and signs Barcola, we only have ourselves to blame.