And it turns out that some of that reform has already begun, with football leader Raul Sanllehi leaving the Gunners today.
Get all the latest news and gossip from North London here…
SANLLEHI LEAVES ARSENAL
Arsenal manager Raúl Sanllehi has left the club quickly.
Its role will be assumed by CEO Vinai Venkatesham.
Sanllehi’s departure comes days after he announced that the club had begun an investigation into the signing of Nicolas Pepe’s record of 72 million pounds last summer.
Several key members of Gunners’ hiring service were among the 55 layoffs announced at the club this summer, which were heavily criticized.
LEEDS IN FOR MARTINEZ
Leeds United is among those who sued Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
The 27-year-old said this week that ten European clubs have asked about their availability after a season finale for the Gunners.
After an injury to first-round recruit Bernd Leno, Martinez enjoyed his first career in the team since joining Arsenal eight years ago.
The Argentine cork helped Mikel Arteta’s team achieve the glory of the FA Cup and eighth place in the Premier League.
Martinez to find out if he will remain the first selection once Leno returns before joining the Gunners.
COST CORNERS
Arsenal has “proposed a formula” to point to Philippe Coutinho of Barcelona this summer.
The Brazilian spent this season on loan at Bayern Munich and scored two goals for the German giants in the 8–2 win against his father in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Bayern do not have to take the option to sign Coutinho permanently, so he will return to Barca this summer.
Mundo Deportivo says Arsenal has presented itself to the 28-year-old’s transfer with the option to signal him definitively next summer, in a format to Bayern.’
Barca, however, “must sell” and will wait as long as possible before sanctioning any assignment.
DON’T GUIDE TO DO
According to L’Equipe, Arsenal has noticed an offer of redemption rejected by Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.
The Gunners will offer frozen midfielder Matteo Guendouzi in exchange for the 22-year-old, but the offer was rejected through Lyon.
It is understood that the Ligue 1 team would prefer a move-in payment paid in full than an exchange agreement.
Aouar has contributed goals and 8 assists for Lyon in 2019-20 and is also followed in Champions League quarter-final matches, Manchester City.
TORR AWAY
Lucas Torreira is ahead of joining Rome this summer, as the Gunners signal an exchange agreement involving the Uruguayan.
Arsenal has had discussions about a change of player by Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara, 23, with Torreira in the other direction.
The two clubs maintain relations after agreeing to extend the era of Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s transfer in Italy last week.
Torreira, 24, is expected to leave Arsenal this summer after failing to move to London and a return to Serie A appears to be on the agenda, with AC Milan also connected to the midfielder.
Evacuate
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta needs up to EIGHT first-team players this summer, according to reports.
After confirming Willian’s signing on a single play, sports director Edu admitted that the club would try to rebalance the team in the play window.
The Star claims that the long-term alexandre Lacazette, Mesut Ozil, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Shkodran Mustafi, Mohamed Elneny, Calum Chambers and Matteo Guendouzi are in doubt.
Ozil and Guendouzi were frozen by Arteta after the season restart, while Mkhitaryan and Elneny spent this season on loan in Rome and Besiktas respectively.
‘GREAT PROCESS’
Technical director Edu says Arsenal’s signing of Willian is just the beginning of a primary Rebalancing procedure for the Arsenal team, with a large number of players coming in and out.
In a tone that will make music to the ears of Gunners fans, he said: “To balance the team well, we have to sell players, buy players and it takes time, not just day or night.
“It will take time, but with Willian we have a great process. We have known the wishes of the team and it is he who is starting to rebalance the team as we wish.
“I’m really excited and very happy to have a player like Willian, because I’m convinced it will be he who will have an impact on the team.”
VILL-AIN OF THE GAME
Matteo Guendouzi may be in a position to meet Unai Emery at Villarreal.
According to Football Insider, the Spanish club has made a loan to offer the purchase of the French midfielder for 30 million pounds.
Guendouzi has played for the Gunners since he caught Neil Maupay’s throat in the 2–1 loss in Brighton.
And with Edu promising a makeover this summer and the club willing to hire Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid, chances are he’s one of the players to see the door.
It should be noted that Arsenal will need more fees paid in advance.
ARSENAL MORNING FANS
It was a memorable day for gunners after his club nevertheless sealed Willian’s signing for three years after the Brazilian left Chelsea.
Upon his arrival in the Emirates, he told his new club’s official website: “I will join because Arsenal is one of the largest clubs in the world. They have a new assignment with Mikel Arteta.
“I think this club deserves to shine again and I have to be a part of this assignment. Being part of Arsenal’s circle of relatives is amazing. I’m very pleased to do that.”
“I come here to see how to win trophies because this club deserves to win again, and I think you have to try your best to win each and every match.”
One guy who will arrive in north London, however, is Joelson Fernandes, after his agent Kia Joorabchian denied the rumors.
He told talkSPORT: “Today I read about Joelson Fernandes, that Arsenal made an offer.
“He’s a phenomenal young talent, we never talk about him at Arsenal.
‘I’ve noticed 25 articles about him and Arsenal and that’s very wrong. I never told Arsenal. »
Meanwhile, FA Cup hero Emi Martinez says TEN clubs have taken an interest in him since his exploits.
He told Marca: “I stay at Arsenal, but if I play more minutes.
“Because on a non-public level, I have an age, I’m sure I want to go up as many minutes as possible.
“I am at the attractions of ten groups in Europe. But I can’t say who those clubs are, because it’s nothing concrete.”
ICYMI – WHAT’S LEFT IN THE ARSENAL?
Arsenal has finished signing Willian’s free play but feared to miss his goals, writes Mark Irwin.
Hopes for other donations are fading for Mikel Arteta as he attempts to launch a primary review of his team.
Atletico Madrid refuses to reduce the value requested by Thomas Partey from forty-five million pounds after Italian champion Juventus joined the Ghanaian midfielder’s quest.
The Gunners are also in danger of not having the middle of Lille, Gabriel Magalhaes, who seems to be heading to Napoli if the Italians sell Kalidou Koulibaly to Manchester City. And he has not advanced in the talks with Real Madrid to extend the contract of transfer of Dani Ceballos after the return of the player to Spain last week.
Arsenal is still looking for several players from the team, adding Matteo Guendouzi, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Sokratis and Mohamed Elneny to raise funds.
But unless they can be sold quickly, Arteta may be forced to diminish its prospects in terms of potential new recruits.
COST ME IN
Arsenal and Chelsea are rumoured to be pointing at Philippe Coutinho’s agent, Kia Joorabchian, admitting that their consumer was looking to return to the Premier League.
He told talkSPORT: “Right now, with Coutinho, he’s at the next level of the Champions League.
“The club that owns it, unlike the club in which it plays. He’s in a huge situation. Once the Champions League is over, we’re down.
“I didn’t even tell her, actually. He loves the Premier League, he needs to come to the Premier League.
But COVID’s finances, figures and all will play an important role. He’s a wonderful player with big numbers.
JUVE GOTTA THESE JOKES
Juventus will reportedly sign Alexandre Lacazette this summer.
The Frenchman had a 2019-2020 crusade of ups and downs, having secured a spot in the starting lineup.
And according to DiMarzio, he may be on his way to Italy, and Juventus hopes to praise him from the Gunners.
ED IN HEELS
Arsenal’s technical director Edu spoke about the gunners’ procedure to “rebalance” their team, starting with the acquisition of Willian today.
He said: “We’ve tried to create a bigger balance in the team, but we know it takes time to balance the team like Mikel and I want to. To balance properly, we have to sell players, buy players and it takes time.” only day or night.
“It will take time, but with Willian we have a great process. We have known the wishes of the team and it is he who is starting to rebalance the team as we wish.
“I’m really excited and very happy to have a player like Willian, because I’m convinced it will be he who will have an impact on the team.”
“That’s, to me, the most vital thing because I think the team needed a player like Willian to help them, be with the boys, help in each and every sense. That’s why I’m so excited.
RAY OF HOPE
Arsenal legend Ray Parlor is extremely happy with his former club’s acquisition of Willian on a loose transfer.
He told talkSPORT: “He’s been brilliant with Chelsea and I’m sure Chelsea enthusiasts will be very happy with their form over the years. I think it’s a smart signing for Arsenal.”
“He’ll give the midfield passes they’re probably short of right now. It’s about performance, you can move on to Virgil van Dijk when he went to Liverpool, other people said it’s too much for a half-performance.
“No one mentions it now because it is vital for them to win the League and the Champions League. It’s about functionality in the field, money shouldn’t happen there.
“Arsenal’s logic is that they’ll pay him 10 million pounds a year, but that kind of player would be worth a lot more if you were to buy someone, so in that sense it’s not a bad deal.
BONDAD SAKE IRON
Agent Kia Joorabchian has denied reports linking his consumer Joelson Fernandes to Arsenal.
He told talkSPORT: “Today I read about Joelson Fernandes, that Arsenal made an offer.
“He’s a phenomenal young talent, we never talk about him at Arsenal.
‘I’ve noticed 25 articles about him and Arsenal and that’s very wrong. I never told Arsenal. »
TOUCH YOUR BACK
Arsenal secured Willian’s signing in the past, and if it can make a portion of the impact have an effect on what this past acquisition of August 14 had, Arsenal enthusiasts will revel in Array.
It’s history.
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– Arsenal (@Arsenal) 14 August 2020
WIL’S POWER
Former England star John Barnes admitted that he was surprised by Chelsea’s resolution of letting Willian’s contract end.
After the Brazilian’s move to Arsenal, Barnes told BonusCodeBets: “He is a player who has done well for Chelsea this year and for some explanation as to why his contract was allowed to expire.”
“He is 31 years old, but he still has compatibility and was given wonderful quality. He’s got the right attitude every time I’ve noticed him playing.
LOSING THE WIL
Former Liverpool star David Thompson believes Willian has no ambition to trade Chelsea for Arsenal.
The 42-year-old tweeted: “Disappointed with Willian’s signing for Arsenal when you look at Chelsea’s ambition for the coming season.
“Surely [he] had more aspirations than Arsenal.
“Surprised, Liverpool didn’t have a bite for him, a smart athlete even at 30.”
WHAT’S LEFT IN THE ARSENAL?
Arsenal has finished signing Willian’s free play but feared to miss his goals, writes Mark Irwin.
Hopes for other donations are fading for Mikel Arteta as he attempts to launch a primary review of his team.
Atletico Madrid refuses to reduce the value requested by Thomas Partey from forty-five million pounds after Italian champion Juventus joined the Ghanaian midfielder’s quest.
The Gunners are also in danger of not having the middle of Lille, Gabriel Magalhaes, who seems to be heading to Napoli if the Italians sell Kalidou Koulibaly to Manchester City. And he has not advanced in the talks with Real Madrid to extend the contract of transfer of Dani Ceballos after the return of the player to Spain last week.
Arsenal is still looking for several players from the team, adding Matteo Guendouzi, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Sokratis and Mohamed Elneny to raise funds.
But unless they can be sold quickly, Arteta may be forced to diminish its prospects in terms of potential new recruits.
NEW ARSENAL SALARY LIST
This is how he accumulates his salary after Willian’s incorporation.
OZIL’S WAGES
This is Mesut Ozil’s and how it breaks down.
‘FEELS
Arsenal was reportedly angered by Mesut Ozil’s resolve to publicly voice its grievances to the club.
The Daily Mail says the Gunners are, namely, that the midfielder has damaged ranks to protect their resolve to reject a pay cut.
The club’s highest-paid player, with a week of 350,000 euros, nominated after refusing to take a 12.5% rebate in April.
The German star is one of the three Arsenal players who reject the club’s proposal.
However, Ozil has now insisted that he did not point out on the dotted line because he was “too fast” to make such a vital decision.
The 31-year-old reportedly infuriates Arsenal by insinuating that his selection may be the reason Mikel Arteta stopped deciding for him for the team.
MART MOVE
Emiliano Martínez says TEN clubs are watching him after his brilliant season finale.
Arsenal striker replaced the injured Bernd Leno in June and capped an impressive cameo by helping the Gunners beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final this month.
Martinez, 27, has warned in a position that he is not in a position to play the violin at the time the German returns next season.
The Argentine told Marca: “I stay at Arsenal, even if I play more minutes.
“Because on a non-public level, I have an age, I’m sure I want to go up as many minutes as possible.
“I am at the attractions of ten groups in Europe. But I can’t say who those clubs are, because it’s nothing concrete.”
GET YOUR NUMBER
Willian will be Arsenal’s 12th jersey.
ROMAN RUMOURS
Arsenal is in a position to upgrade Lucas Torreira with Roma defensive midfielder Amadou Diawara.
The disadvantaged Uruguayan can register for Serie A, following in the footsteps of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, with the Gunners in a position to make an industry for the Guinean international, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport.
The 23-year-old intermediary is recently hired at the Stadio Olimpico until 2024.
Rome signed Diawara from Naples a year ago, which recruited him to Bologna in 2016.
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