At the same time, At. Madrid did get in Torreira's ear about moving to Madrid and low balled us with a loan, otherwise we'd have packed him off to Italy for £20m. I agree that pulling out of the deal crosses into bad faith territory but fuck At. Madrid anyway, they're as miserable off the pitch as they are on it. We can meet halfway with a decent loan fee or something but we absolutely should use some leverage now.

Good to see Theo back at Southampton. Hope he can have a decent season there under a good manager.

goon wrote:

That whole thing is a windup anyway. As fun as it sounds there's no way clubs do that in reality, and honestly we need Torreira off the books as much as Atletico need him there.

[font=Source Sans Pro]Its at least a bargaining chip if they decide to do anything to jeopardize the Partey deal[/font]

Doc wrote:
goon wrote:

That whole thing is a windup anyway. As fun as it sounds there's no way clubs do that in reality, and honestly we need Torreira off the books as much as Atletico need him there.

[font=Source Sans Pro]Its at least a bargaining chip if they decide to do anything to jeopardize the Partey deal[/font]

They can't, they have no say. We didn't even bother to communicate with Atleti on Partey, we communicating directly with La Liga


Looks like we are determined to sour relationships 😆

'No negotiating - Arsenal have to meet 50m euro buyout for Partey'

Guillem Balague

Spanish football journalist

There is no deal to be done with Atletico Madrid (for Thomas Partey) because Atletico will not negotiate at all.

That means what Arsenal have to do is go to La Liga and say they are willing to meet his buyout clause.

So no negotiating is taking place, Arsenal just have to take that last step.

It has been reported in Spain they they are willing to pay the 50 million euros of his buyout clause, so we will have to see.

Clrnc wrote:
Doc wrote:

[font=Source Sans Pro]Its at least a bargaining chip if they decide to do anything to jeopardize the Partey deal[/font]

They can't, they have no say. We didn't even bother to communicate with Atleti on Partey, we communicating directly with La Liga

Right.. always weary after what happened with Suarez, sounds like a different situation though

😆

They refused to take our calls about Partey all summer, they can't whinge about not getting one now.

That Ballbag logo 😆 ffs

We’ve got brutes in the team now. Gonna bully a few teams this season.

goon wrote:

😆

They refused to take our calls about Partey all summer, they can't whinge about not getting one now.

Maybe if they were willing to negotiate we could have had a win win outcome. Tough.

jones wrote:

That Ballbag logo 😆 ffs

Jesus, how can that not be on purpose? 

jones wrote:

That Ballbag logo 😆 ffs

😆

Poor ballbag, ever since Emery has gone he has no exclusives on Arsenal at all. Used to be the number 1 reliable man under Emery era.

Looks like Dembele to United is on ffs. Out of training now.

Would have prefered Auoar, but I guess Partey is a decent signing as well.

Clrnc wrote:


Looks like we are determined to sour relationships 😆

I delight in this notion but I'd think I'd do it the same way if I meant well. If they've been so obstinate, I'd cover my bases with the regulatory authority before approaching them in their perceived position of power.

Plus I don't see H. Herrera has been sold yet - not sure Torriera deal is official?

Edit: oops previous page. Sorry.

KingslandBarge wrote:
Clrnc wrote:


Looks like we are determined to sour relationships 😆

I delight in this notion but I'd think I'd do it the same way if I meant well. If they've been so obstinate, I'd cover my bases with the regulatory authority before approaching them in their perceived position of power.

Plus I don't see H. Herrera has been sold yet - not sure Torriera deal is official?

There's no taker for Herrera. But now that Partey is getting sold they will need Torreira. It always always going to be 1 out for Torreira, they just didn't expect to be Partey 😆

Jed wrote:

We’ve got brutes in the team now. Gonna bully a few teams this season.

which would be good if there wasn't one rule for us and another for the rest.

He posted a follow up video to prove he's really sat outside the hospital.

Now doing live tweets about people arriving in a black Porsche and one of them holding a binder as they're entering the hospital

Clrnc wrote:


Looks like we are determined to sour relationships 😆

I'm not sure why we need to be phoning them. We asked nicely to negotiate and they pointed us to the release clause. So we are doing what they told us to do. They'll get their money. 

Clrnc wrote:
KingslandBarge wrote:

I delight in this notion but I'd think I'd do it the same way if I meant well. If they've been so obstinate, I'd cover my bases with the regulatory authority before approaching them in their perceived position of power.

Plus I don't see H. Herrera has been sold yet - not sure Torriera deal is official?

There's no taker for Herrera. But now that Partey is getting sold they will need Torreira. It always always going to be 1 out for Torreira, they just didn't expect to be Partey 😆

Holy smokes theres a rumor we've pulled the loan deal with Torreira (after triggering the release clause) to fuck them in the 11th hour and force the perm transfer too. Even if this fan fiction its intriguing. (sorry if I'm late on the word)

jones wrote:

He posted a follow up video to prove he's really sat outside the hospital.

Now doing live tweets about people arriving in a black Porsche and one of them holding a binder as they're entering the hospital

Gotta admire the dedication to the ITK

Clrnc wrote:


Looks like we are determined to sour relationships 😆

Kel Varnsen wrote:

Would have prefered Auoar, but I guess Partey is a decent signing as well.

No way.

Clrnc wrote:
KingslandBarge wrote:

I delight in this notion but I'd think I'd do it the same way if I meant well. If they've been so obstinate, I'd cover my bases with the regulatory authority before approaching them in their perceived position of power.

Plus I don't see H. Herrera has been sold yet - not sure Torriera deal is official?

There's no taker for Herrera. But now that Partey is getting sold they will need Torreira. It always always going to be 1 out for Torreira, they just didn't expect to be Partey 😆

I wonder if the reason At. Madrid didn't want to give us cash for Torreira was because they knew we'd just use it to trigger Partey's release clause 😆

jones wrote:

He posted a follow up video to prove he's really sat outside the hospital.

Now doing live tweets about people arriving in a black Porsche and one of them holding a binder as they're entering the hospital

Arsenal fans on the Internet are the best. Will never forget how Auba's plane was tracked on flight radar and it was only a good assumption that the charter was his. 

Throwback to Partey's only appearance at Emirates, playing as a RB.

And how he deals with Liverpool's high pressing.

Was so brilliant versus Pool.

Ghana have two friendlies in Turkey this Friday and Monday against Mali and Qatar. And then he can head to London. He will likely have to start on the bench vs City but the Rapid Vienna game immediately after would be a perfect time for a full debut.

Big Willie wrote:
Kel Varnsen wrote:

Would have prefered Auoar, but I guess Partey is a decent signing as well.

No way.

Partey is the game changer.

jones wrote:

He posted a follow up video to prove he's really sat outside the hospital.

Now doing live tweets about people arriving in a black Porsche and one of them holding a binder as they're entering the hospital

what dedication, my man said there is a 10% chance he has the right medical center.

Meatwad wrote:
jones wrote:

He posted a follow up video to prove he's really sat outside the hospital.

Now doing live tweets about people arriving in a black Porsche and one of them holding a binder as they're entering the hospital

what dedication, my man said there is a 10% chance he has the right medical center.

Look at those trash kicks he's wearing too. Probably homeless but ITK drip is eternal

Another new signing klaxon! Omar Rekik, CB from Hertha done deal for 1m euros. Will train with the first team and fight for a place.

Quincy Abeyie wrote:

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Latest update.

This is in the trenches stuff

Felipe Anderson to Porto on loan.

Kolasinac deal has collapsed according to kicker due to personal demands. He will stay