William Saliba signs for Arsenal

[nailsy]

Let them have him. £26.5m is a huge chunk of their budget to spunk on an 18 year-old who might have to be loaned straight back. Even if they're able to keep him next season trying to integrate a teenager in to a CB role is no easy task in the Premier League. Look at Foyth, two seasons down and he still looks hit and miss at times.

It really doesn't make much sense does it? Reports in the media suggest that Arsenal have only got about £40M to spend and they seem to be spending it on Tierney and a CB that that they will need to loan back for a season. Either the £40M reports are wrong, or they're going to have to buy some real budget replacements for Ramsey, Cech, Welbeck, etc.

The links to us don't seem to make sense either. It's hardly a priority position right now, so unless we're buying him for a low initial fee with various add on clauses as one for the future I can't see it happening.

 

[Yiddo100]

It really doesn't make much sense does it? Reports in the media suggest that Arsenal have only got about £40M to spend and they seem to be spending it on Tierney and a CB that that they will need to loan back for a season. Either the £40M reports are wrong, or they're going to have to buy some real budget replacements for Ramsey, Cech, Welbeck, etc.

The links to us don't seem to make sense either. It's hardly a priority position right now, so unless we're buying him for a low initial fee with various add on clauses as one for the future I can't see it happening.

The thing is even if their budget is only £40m then probably £10m max will be deducted from it for Saliba, deals are all done in monthly/Yearly payments so it won’t completely rinse their budget

 

[nailsy]

The thing is even if their budget is only £40m then probably £10m max will be deducted from it for Saliba, deals are all done in monthly/Yearly payments so it won’t completely rinse their budget

I guess it all depends on whether the reported £40M is just for the initial payments, or the full value of the player.

 

[SpartanSpur]

If the interest is genuine, something like this would make sense with Toby seeing a year out. As others have mentioned however one of him or Sanchez would have to convert to LCB long term.

I do think Verts has 2-3 years left in him though, seems better physically now than when he first joined.

 

[Supersi32]

If the interest is genuine, something like this would make sense with Toby seeing a year out. As others have mentioned however one of him or Sanchez would have to convert to LCB long term.

I do think Verts has 2-3 years left in him though, seems better physically now than when he first joined.

Does Sanchez play LCB for Colombia?

 

[Univarn]

 

[SpartanSpur]

Does Sanchez play LCB for Colombia?

Haven't been watching unfortunately. I know we seem to shift Toby when they play together (Toby doesn't like LCB either).

 

[FibreOpticJesus]

Aligns with probable loan back.

 

[phieffect]

Haven't been watching unfortunately. I know we seem to shift Toby when they play together (Toby doesn't like LCB either).

Yes Sanchez plays left CB and Yerry Mina plays right CB

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Don't think we were really interested.



Saliba (ASSE) should sign at Arsenal for 25M € + Bonus. It will be loaned to Saint-Etienne for the 2019/20 season. #TeamASSE

 

[Duskwen]

Lol why are arsenal loaning him back? Only have around 40M mill to spend and they spend most of it on a player they won't even be able to use.

 

[spursfan77]

Pretty impressive:

looks like he's playing fullback in lots of those clips

 

[Hoddle&Waddle]

Lol why are arsenal loaning him back? Only have around 40M mill to spend and they spend most of it on a player they won't even be able to use.

They've got more money than they are letting on imo

 

[Ron Burgundy]

They've got more money than they are letting on imo

I totally agree with this. All the stuff around 40m being the max doesn't chime with their actions...ergo, it's either wrong, or they're advanced in some sales

 

[Spurrific]

They’re definitely skint, failing to qualify for the CL again has fucked them. Maybe Saliba’s fee would come out of next season’s budget or some shit

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Arsenal and ASSE are still discussing the transfer of #Saliba . Not yet agreed for the 2 clubs. Tottenham has for the first time contacted the #ASSE to inform them that they are discussing with the player and that they will make an offer in the next hours. #RMCsport

 

[Hakkz]

Arsenal and ASSE are still discussing the transfer of #Saliba . Not yet agreed for the 2 clubs. Tottenham has for the first time contacted the #ASSE to inform them that they are discussing with the player and that they will make an offer in the next hours. #RMCsport

Intriguing.

 

[arunspurs]

Mohamed Bouhafsi is one of the best French journos when it comes to transfers...
Arsenal fans should be

 

[Univarn]

Arsenal and ASSE are still discussing the transfer of #Saliba . Not yet agreed for the 2 clubs. Tottenham has for the first time contacted the #ASSE to inform them that they are discussing with the player and that they will make an offer in the next hours. #RMCsport

Bouhafsi is normally very good on transfer stories and doesn't post a lot of rubbish so he would at least believe what he is saying but a lot of this doesn't add up to me. Either us or them lot spending large sums on a guaranteed loan back is uncharacteristic to say the least, especially if the rumors of their lowered budget are true.

 

[matty74]

Now this would make my day ?