I am happy we didn’t immediately cave in and made a 4th offer. This is already an improvement from previous years. After negotiations we might end up paying 2-3m more which I think is absolutely fine. But lets look elsewhere for now and see if Chelsea caves.
Very glad to see him back in action!
This article actually makes me a bit more excited about this potential signing. I think the main issues is just that the other positions like goal keeper and striker seem so much more pressing. And with the limited budget this year signing him first always seemed a bit odd.
Yes I agree! This really seems like a fair middle ground for both teams. If Chelsea doesn’t accept it we should walk away. Still plenty of time left to find other midfield options instead.
I will forever be grateful to him for saving our asses on countless occasions during this last horrible decade. Having said that I do fully believe we need to move on from him. No send of would be unfortunate but having ended his time with us with the golden glove trophy is still a very nice way to say goodbye.
I think he is underrated and will do well for Arsenal. Just don’t rely on him to score and he will do just fine.
I fully agree! But clearly ETH likes him and I am happy to be proven wrong about my opinion of him.