Arsenal (The Gunners) | Special Thread

So why did you choose Arsenal, Dani?

"I knew I had the confidence of the coach, which was very important for me from the start. I was aware of the responsibility that wearing this shirt entails and it was a tremendously proud moment when I decided to join Arsenal."

#HolaDani https://t.co/BQp2TLMsOF

Everton buying Zaha so when we buy Everton we get Zaha too.

Announce ZAHA & TIERNEY tufunge usajili .

After Dani Ceballos arrival, Arsenal will next announce William Saliba. #AFC interest dates back to autumn, formalised Feb/Mar. Late Tottenham approach caused delay + was considered but 18yo stuck to initial choice & signed 5yr deal. Loan back non-negotiable condition #ASSE #THFC

William Saliba:

"Well, first of all, it's a massive pleasure to sign for a really, really big English club. This is the biggest club in England for me, so it was an easy decision. I didn't think twice about signing here, so I'm really happy." #AFC #Arsenal

Saliba on why he chose Arsenal over Spurs:

"Well, the history, the badge... since I was little, I've been watching Arsenal play in the Champions League and so on, and there are a lot of French players who have come through here. So that really helped me to make my mind up." #afc

William Saliba:

"I spoke to Matteo [Guendouzi]. I even bumped into him at a funfair in Paris, and that's where I told him that Arsenal wanted to sign me! He gently advised me to come here and explained what it was like." #AFC

Emery on Saliba:

"We’re delighted William is joining us. Many teams wanted him but he decided he wanted to come to us & be part of our future. He will stay in France next season for more experience & then we look forward to him joining our group" #Arsenal

Saliba on why he wanted one more year at ASSE:

"Well, it was important first of all because I wanted to prove myself for another year at ASSE, before I come to try and establish myself here at Arsenal. This is a big club, and when you come here, you need to be ready." #afc

Official |

Arsenal sign 18-year-old French defender William Saliba for a reported €29m + €1m in bonuses. Player returns to St Étienne on loan for 2019/20.

OZIL YOU DESERVE A £700K A WEEK WAGE JUST FOR THIS LMFAOOO

SPURZ ARE SHIT!!!

Saliba

"I hope to learn from Rob Holding. He is one of the most talented defenders in the world. I look forward to pairing with him next season. Really excited."

Great signings - still need a CB who can play this season, an out and out wing player and a LB ( wouldn't mind a RB who can deputize for Hector)

Ili kuimarisha beki yenu ilitakiwa msajili hata beki kama tatu za kati na beki kama tatu tena za pembeni(Fullbacks)

Kwa timu za EPL tunaambiwa Nicolas Pepe bei yake £70-80m

Ila huko Italy wanataka kumuuza kwa £45m

Nicolas Pepe's representatives have held talks with Napoli today over a possible £45million switch. Clubs including AFC, LFC etc have shown interest. However, neither side has made a firm move for Pepe and he is now likely to move to Napoli, if a deal can be struck. [@MailSport]

William Saliba talking to Arsenal:

“Yes it’s true, I got an offer from Tottenham. But to be honest, I never knew who they were until Tanguy told me he was signing for them. Arsenal are the biggest club in England and signing for them was my only intention“.

I’m afraid... Arsène Wenger has done it again! This shows that he was the architect of the love that many children have for @arsenal

William Saliba is an Arsenal Fan



Facts most of French kids love Arsenal

The Gunners see the Ivorian as their top target this summer.
United have a 20% sell-on fee, causing Palace to overvalue the winger.
Their current asking price is £80 million.
According to the Evening Standard, Manchester United are behind the sky-high price of Wilfried Zaha.
When the Red Devils sold the winger back to Crystal Palace in 2015, they inserted a 20% sell-on fee as Palace had little cash at the time.
Now, the club wants to raise in excess of £60 million for the 26-year-old but is forced to increase it's evaluation to £80 million due to the clause.
If Palace's asking price is met, United would get a hefty £16 million paycheck.

Previously, reports claimed that Arsenal were ready to offer around £55 million plus a player on loan, which is just short of the £60 million Palace want to receive.
Do you think Zaha is worth £80 million?