Tag: transfers

The transfer value of players, specifically Arsenal, is intensifying in interest with each passing day. Be it the latest news regarding Bellerin and PSG or how much Torreira will leave for. The numbers representing player value being thrown around wildly vary from person to person.

Willian Borges Da Silva, Born on August 9^th, 1988 in Ribeirao Pires, Brazil. His parents’ housekeeper Maria Da Silva and father Severino Da Silva who made a living selling spare car parts both came from extremely humble beginnings. Often struggling to sustain a basic standard of life, Willian and his family often devised ways to conjure any extra income they could.

With the news that Gabriel Magalhaes is inching ever closer to the Arsenal, the recruitment of The Gunners has been put into sharp focus. Raul Sanhelli’s departure threw up a plethora of questions. The responsibility of Arsenal’s transfer window will fall heavily on the shoulders of Mikel Arteta and Edu.

It is hard to comprehend the amount of information I have taken in over the last 18 hours. Yesterday afternoon’s statement from the Arsenal left me feeling bemused and slightly irritated.

Arsenal’s pursuit of Thomas Partey seems to be stuttering and stalling with every passing day. The Londoners have had multiple bids rejected by Atletico Madrid. The latest seemingly matching the valuation but with half constituting of wantaway Matteo Guendouzi.

Speaking with former Huddersfield Town Head of Football Operations David Webb on today’s Tactical Breakdown Podcast enlightened me to how exciting a talent Emile Smith-Rowe is. The young 20-year-old attacking midfielder was of huge importance for the Terriers as they secured Championship survival.