And Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is final in a new agreement with Mikel Arteta who believes that the captain “was convinced to stay.”
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PIERRE WE GO
Mikel Arteta is convinced that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will dedicate his long career at the club to a new three-year contract.
Speaking after Arsenal Community Shield’s victory over Liverpool, Arteta said: “My task is to check to convince you that you are in the right position at the right time.
“I think they gave us that and then we have to do the documents and it takes a little time.”
ASSEMBLY OF AUBA
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman by calling the Community Shield the “Avengers Cup”.
Boseman, who played the Marvel superhero Black Panther, tragically died after cancer.
– Aubameyang P-E (@ Aubameyang7) August 30, 2020
DODGER ARTFUL
Mikel Arteta proved he can still make a cashier job with scrumptious in Arsenal Community Shield’s win over Liverpool.
What do you think, Gunners fans? Would you take Arteta to your midfield now?
? @ m8arteta pic.twitter.com/S2FC63jEId
– Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 30, 2020
EXCHANGE STORE
Samuel Umtiti allegedly introduced himself to Lyon in exchange for Memphis Depay.
Tancredi Palmeri says Ronald Koeman will bring his former Dutch winger to the Camp Nou this summer.
And that means that Umtiti, who has been connected with Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal this summer, can return to his old betting box in Lyon.
OH DANI BOY
Dani Ceballos appears to have dropped a trail of movement that he will return to Arsenal this season.
The Gunners are in talks with Real Madrid to extend the midfielder’s loan for a year.
And it looks like Ceballos will be part of Mikel Arteta’s team in the new crusade as he celebrates Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Liverpool.
– Daniel Ceballos (@ DaniCeballos46) August 29, 2020
AND THE NDE IS GOING TO …
Leeds forecast a £ 20 million surprise for Arsenal goalkeeper Emi Martinez.
The Mail says Marcelo Bielsa will bring his fellow Argentine to Elland Road this summer.
Martinez needs to be Arsenal’s new number one, but he knows that Bernd Leno will likely regain his position between the posts after recovering from injury.
Leeds are keen and Martinez could jump at the chance to play under Bielsa.
THE ANCIENT HABITS LIVE A LONG
Santi Cazorla would probably be 35.
But judging by this rocket on his debut with Al Sadd, the former Gooner still has it.
What a success!
– Alkass Digital (@alkassdigital) August 29, 2020
HE’S AN ARCHER
Emi Martinez tried to beat Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk before the Community Shield penalty shootout yesterday.
The 90 minutes of action was up, but for the 6-foot-5 in Argentina, the mind games were just beginning.
As referee Andre Marriner gathered skippers on the day Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Virgil van Dijk to decide on who would take the first spot-kick, Martinez thought he would also gather round the official.
And when Van Dijk, assuming the role in the absence of Jordan Henderson and James Milner, with the confidence that the Reds would be the first, the Argentine had something to say.
Martinez, 27, looked at the Dutchman and asked, “Of course?”
“Are you sure?”
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– Wolf (@WoolwichCannons) August 30, 2020
WHO SAID?
Arsenal are reportedly a double whammy for Brentford’s duo Said Benrahma and David Raya.
A source said in 90 Minutes that Raya was chosen as Martinez’s replacement.
Benrahma also caught the attention of Arsenal after a series of performances.
ATM GIFT
Gabriel Magalhaes drove fans crazy when he commented on David Luiz’s Instagram video.
– Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) August 29, 2020
MAIT IS BACK!
Arsenal may have taken a 180-degree turn in its resolve to sell Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
Wolves are among the clubs that closely guard the 23-year-old.
But according to The Mirror, the Gunners plan to stay with him during the 2020/21 season.
The source states: “Maitland-Niles is now alone in Arsenal, will forget about any movement discussion and only in placing a position in the Emirates.”
Work
Arsenal enthusiasts posted this symbol on social media today.
ON YOUR TUESDAYS …
Emiliano Martínez is ready to signal a new contract with Arsenal, to The Telegraph.
The goalkeeper has two seasons left on his current contract; the club has presented an extension.
He got between the sticks while Bernd Leno was knocked out with injury.
ELL FIRE
Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott mocked Arsenal after their Community Shield win, calling it the McDonald’s Trophy.
The Londoner and former Fulham scoffed at the Gunners’ win on penalties over their Reds.
Teen Elliott, an unused backup from the Wembley attack, posted on Instagram: “I’m worried about the McDonald’s brother trophy anyway.”
He then added six Champions League in reference to the Merseysiders winning Europe’s most sensible prize a record number of times.
Arsenal controlled to qualify for the Champions League final once, when they lost to Barcelona in 2006.
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WORTH IT
Arsenal have Newcastle to win £ 25 million for Ainsley Maitland-Niles, after rejecting the Wolves’ blatant offer of £ 15 million.
The Gunners are chasing the most productive value for their young Academy star, who the fit boy in yesterday’s Community Shield won over Liverpool.
Spurs manager José Mourinho, also the 23-year-old all-rounder, first called up through England manager Gareth Southgate this week.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reshaping his team and thinks he can use Maitland-Niles money to fund rookies.
But this figure can scare magpies.
‘DARK HORSES’
Danny Murphy has asked Arsenal to fight for the sensible 4 next season, as long as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stays and the signings are good.
Writing for the Mail, he said: “If they can raise a few more signings, I think Arsenal can be a dark horse for the four most sensitive.
“As it stands, they would cause teams problems but, as much as they would go on good runs, they are still vulnerable at times.
“Willian is a wonderful signing, with his enthusiasm and his winning mentality. Gabriel Magalhaes, Lille’s central defender, is almost over the line.
“If they can get Dani Ceballos on loan, their most productive player at the end of last season, and point to Thomas Partey of Atlético de Madrid, which would give them tenacity and physicality in midfield, I think ‘they have a squad to challenge the Chelsea and Manchester United for the Champions League places.
“On the other hand, none of this will do much unless Aubameyang puts pen to paper.”
GUNNER WIN IT?
This is how the start of the season is for Arsenal…
UP TO NO GOOD
Matthew Upson has claimed that players like Emiliano Martinez, Rob Holding and Ainsley Maitland-Niles played Liverpool to “create” a move away from Arsenal.
He told BBC Radio Five Live: “It’s interesting. Sometimes you think, do they play to create movement?
“Or to create interest in them to advance the players if the player passes or if the club moves them?
“Waiting, you would say that he is a player who potentially needs to move on, but you may have a list of other centers that you would follow, besides Holding, before him.”
WIZARD OF OZ
Mesut Ozil, in disgrace, congratulated his teammates after the Community Shield victory.
Once again, the German left Mikel Arteta’s squad.
– Mesut Özil (@ MesutOzil1088) August 29, 2020
STONE PRESSURE
Darren Bent has suggested to the Gunners that they respond to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s demands after the victory over Liverpool.
I’m sure each and every Arsenal will agree with this tweet.
– Darren Bent (@DarrenBent) 29 August 2020
AUBA AND IN
Mikel Arteta has revealed that he believes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang “convinced him to stay” with Arsenal.
He then added: “My task is to check to convince you that you are in the right position at the right time,” Arteta told BBC Radio Five Live.
“I think they gave it to us and then we have to do the documents and it takes a little time.”
GOOD MORNING ARSENAL FANS
It’s all the more Wembley glory for Mikel Arteta, as his team raised the shield of the net on Saturday.
Star guy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang grabbed the headlines with a sensational debut attack before scoring the winning penalty.
His long career in consulting after the game and hinted that he would signal a lucrative new contract.
He said: “We will see the next few days. Today we get the trophy and that’s it.
“We are improving. There are still paintings to be done but I am satisfied and it is an exciting time to be an Arsenal player.
Arteta was more positive about his long term, admitting he’s “close” to signing a lucrative deal.
In other move news, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is wanted through Aston Villa for a £ 10 million move.
But Arsenal will ask for at least double that if they are tempted to make money.
Defender Rob Holding is also due to leave and is expected to sign up for Newcastle on a one-season loan.
One player who might not be joining soon is Lyon’s Houssem Aouar after testing positive for coronavirus.
The midfielder is a key target for Arteta when looking at his team.
TIE
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang poked fun at his awkwardness in the FA Cup crash by donning the Community Shield with a SEAT BELT.
The Gabonese striker made his Arsenal teammates laugh after his 2-1 win over Chelsea this month by dropping the FA Cup trophy on the grass.
But after scoring the decisive penalty in Saturday’s Community Shield penalty shoot-out over Liverpool, Aubameyang took steps to ensure it was not repeated.
By posting a video on social media, the Gunners captain showed the trophy tied to a coach seat with a seat belt.
Unable to involve her laughter, Aubameyang joked: “Very important, the seat belt. Very important. So I can’t let it go! “
CHECK MAIT
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has hinted that he will likely leave Arsenal this summer.
The midfielder has been connected with £ 20 million to Wolves and Tottenham.
When asked about his long career after the Community Shield win, he said: “I am an Arsenal player until told otherwise.
“My center is in the club and while I am here I will give one hundred percent all the time. So this is it.
AUBA LA LUNA
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will sign a new contract.
The sneak peek had fans guessing when he questioned after scoring in Community Shield’s win.
But the Spaniard remained optimistic about securing a lucrative £ 250,000-a-week deal.
He said: “Great games, moments, players.
“He responded very well to that kind of pressure. He was magnificent in the FA Cup final and the same today.
When asked about his new contract, he said, “We’re close.”
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