The only way this makes any kind of sense is if the clause is £100 million upfront? And they are perhaps saying we would accept £80 million upfront and the rest later on?
Still not convinced any deal to Arsenal happens.
Yeah, Edu has some pretty great connects with all the Brazilian boys.
If Arsenal are trying to negotiate down they must be offering us players.
Can't see us going for it though. Pay up or git.
That's the Messinho kid right?
Saw some clips of him recently and he looks very exciting, and with that Messi and Ronaldinho hybrid name, he can't flop surely?
I hate Chelsea so much man. They'll probably ruin him.
Exactly. And look at the team and project being put together at Newcastle right now, and the atmosphere at the home games. Players are going to be attracted to this for sure.
I don't think these guys are given enough credit for their prioritising of their football as professionals.
Everyone just seems to think it's about how glamorous a city they are in.
For some I'm sure it might be the case, but not to the extent that is being made out at all.
I think the London thing is overstated.
These guys have more than enough free time to pop down to London, without having to be there every second of every day.
It's not that deep.
They didn't have anyone else to be fair.
What was more astonishing was proceeding to then pair Mainoo with Eriksen in front of them, offering pretty much zero protection.