Arsenal explore loan-back for Bouaddi to beat Liverpool, City
Your club wants Ayyoub Bouaddi and they are willing to get creative to land him. Arsenal are considering a flexible deal structure, including loaning the 18-year-old Lille midfielder back to the French club for a season, to edge ahead of Liverpool and Manchester City in the race (1). Lille value Bouaddi between €80m and €100m.
Antonio Gomez joins from Braga as fitness coach
The backroom rebuild continues. Arsenal have hired Antonio Gomez from Braga as a new fitness coach (2). Another piece of the puzzle behind the scenes.
Breno Bidon on the radar
Your club are among those tracking Breno Bidon. The 21-year-old Corinthians midfielder is also being watched by Atalanta (3). No bid yet, just eyes on him.
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Celtic beat Arsenal to goalkeeper Warren Lyall
Celtic have signed 16-year-old Scotland goalkeeper Warren Lyall from Dundee, after he spent time on trial at Arsenal earlier this year (5). One that got away.
Fan reactions
The biggest talking point among fans is the reported €20m deal sending Leandro Trossard to Besiktas. Plenty of frustration, not just at losing a key winger, but at the fee, many feel it is far too low for a player of his quality. One thread bluntly compares it to Sunderland demanding €24m for Xhaka.
On a brighter note, fans are buzzing about Arsenal's South American scouting, with a detailed post breaking down the Quintero twins from Ecuador and what they might signal for the club's pipeline. There is also quiet confidence that London and Arteta give Arsenal an edge over Liverpool for Barcola.
