Summer 26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[Mister E]

I think we still need another midfielder, the squad is still a bit thin without Onana being available.  I also can't see much in the way of game-changers off the bench.  I'd like another number 10 if we have the money. 

Garner would be a great acquisition but may be too costly.
... he could park his motorhome on the VP carpark, as well.

[Steve67]

Little Emi had a great end to the season but was largely inconsistent and is only one player. I thought he was brilliant when it really mattered but this current hole in the squad puts a bit of pressure on him to perform. Hopefully it works, but we need a couple more.

[shipscat]

I wonder if Emi is going to play a lot more central, which is his preferred position, alternating with Mcginn, possibly with a tweak to the system now Rogers has departed. He had opportunities there before his injury 2 years ago, and we've purchased two players who appear to prefer playing off the left. Or could he do the Mcginn role if he's rested.

[Hillbilly]

Not sure why he’d move knowing he’s going there as cover for Saliba’s injury?

He’d almost certainly be 3rd choice centre-back, playing in the domestic cups and missing all the big games when everyone is fit.

If Arsenal have a short term centre back issue, then surely they’d just get John Stones on a free?

If he goes, I’ll be disappointed, but I suspect not as disappointed as he’ll be when everyone there is fit.

I'm not sure they'd go for Stones as he is a football player, not a wrestler.

[Dogtanian]

Not sure why he’d move knowing he’s going there as cover for Saliba’s injury?

He’d almost certainly be 3rd choice centre-back, playing in the domestic cups and missing all the big games when everyone is fit.

If Arsenal have a short term centre back issue, then surely they’d just get John Stones on a free?

If he goes, I’ll be disappointed, but I suspect not as disappointed as he’ll be when everyone there is fit.

I'm not sure they'd go for Stones as he is a football player, not a wrestler.

Stones was a top target, but when they spoke to him they discovered their valuations were different.

Stones wanted to join on a free transfer, but Arsenal wouldn't go above their -£20m valuation.

[brontebilly]

It will be interesting to see how little Emi does this season - for me he is still a decent substitute- bring him on for the last 20 minutes of the game

He did well in the 6 games of last season but in a lot of performances before that he was quite poor

Suspect he had less poor performances than Rogers or Watkins. Bournemouth, Tottenham x 2, Feyenoord, Bologna, Newcastle.

Like everybody else he needs competition for minutes. That's where I'm expecting Manzambi to be challenging.