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    The Arsenal News Show EP317: Xhaka Exit, Saliba Return, Caicedo, Rice, Lokonga and More!
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    The Arsenal News Show EP317: Xhaka Exit, Saliba Return, Caicedo, Rice, Lokonga and More!



    The Arsenal News Show EP317: Xhaka Exit, Saliba Return, Caicedo, Rice, Lokonga and More!

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    0:00 Intro
    1:25 Arsenal phone-in
    2:00 Dinos Mavropanos financial boost
    2:49 William Saliba return date revealed?
    3:45 Sambi Lokonga receives interest from Burnley
    4:27 Granit Xhaka expected to leave in £13m deal
    7:11 Moussa Diaby dela could be helped by strong relations
    7:44 Declan Rice bid expected soon
    8:25 Moises Caicedo remains a target despite Rice talks
    10:32 Q&A

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    34 Comments

    1. IanR on

      No MattG, Tom doesn’t live for Xhaka or Golf – we all know he lives for a Ben White screamer!😂

    4. Matthew Clapperton on

      Here's the problem with the idea of getting both, or any of those two, City, United, Liverpool, and Chelsea are also looking for midfielders. Will we pony up the cash necessary to outbid other clubs? Time will tell.

    7. Nakul Krishna on

      I think it’s ridiculous that Arsenal are selling Xhaka for 13m, how are we going to replace him for that money? It seems Edu still can’t sell well, even if the player was in for a shout for player of the season, nearly the most consistent, great fitness in a team that challenged city. It might be the right thing, but 13m is an insult.

    8. Lukas on

      Who would you prefere Tapsoba or Guehi Tom? We were linked with Tapsoba in the past,would probably be cheaper then Guehi

    10. GoonerJonJon on

      Arsenal should suggest a Xhaka swap + extra fee for Diaby. Would ease an early incoming for the upcoming window 😇 I've not been Xhaka's biggest fan but must admit I'll be sad to see him go. He has been a good soldier despite the rough patch we all know of. I would have preferred we kept him for squad depth as he has shone this season. But every player wants to be in the first 11 and can't blame him for not wanting to be a bench warmer, he's still got some prime years left in him. I'm thankful for all his contribution good and bad across the years, it's helped shape the team into the Top 4 up to this point. Good luck mate! 🤝

    11. David Keith on

      I think 13 million is a joke for Xhaka we need to look at 20 million at least why do we sell off are assets so cheaply I would sell KT but the club should be looking at 35 million at least but they probably get 14 million at the most

    12. Gladiatorscoops on

      I wanted Xhaka gone well before his outburst. But in the last 2 seasons he has arguably been our most consistent performer and has lead by example.
      I have completely turned around on him, he has got better with age – something that can happen if your game doesn't rely on pace and athleticism. It will be a big loss for Arsenal but im sure he didn't want to be playing second fiddle to Rice or Caicedo.
      Going for both Rice and Caicedo makes perfect sense. Caicedo is a great long term replacement for Partey and with Rice too that is the centre of our midfield probably sorted for the next 6+ years.

    13. Dersh on

      13m for Xhaka is low. I will be very sad to see him go and always a big fan of him. Think he would still add value the squad.

    14. Keith Field on

      Im gutted hes going Tom hes a really good footballer & i send him all the very best of luck in the future, one thing i wud say we shouldnt let him go untill we have 1 of out targets, or we will look very silly. ATB Granit 😢😢

    17. David Peters on

      Love how the folks say when they quote arteta stats "8th,8th and 5th" but conveniently forget we were 14th and he got hired in December lol. We've increased our points every year but from 5th to , competing for a title is a jump I didn't expect

    18. GSM on

      Arsenal needs to prioritise on:
      – a creative 8 at the left side. I am not sure Declan Rice is the right profile.
      – a right winger that can dribble past a defendrer on 1v1
      – a marquee striker to replace Nketiah and Balogun.
      And we can compete for a treble😊

    22. gregory bealer on

      I will be sad if Xhaka moves on. It also means we’ll have to spend on midfield to fill his shoes. Wish he were staying for at least one more season, with Champions League coming.

    26. ACROSS The POND SportsTalk on

      I agree TC. SOUTHGATE SUx.. golden era so many quality players and he picking maguire etc.. and screwed CANADA’S Tomori… and then now helps USA with Balogun. Why england GS hating on 🇨🇦 eh ??

    29. Footballer on

      We should have second decent striker to challenge Jesus for striker position. But our first priority should be midfielder and a player in back line

    30. Mike Freeman on

      Really sad to see Xhaka go. He's going to be really missed around the club. Such a shame he didn't win the title with us. He'll be back as a coach one day.

    34. Wanki Cho on

      Arsenal will regret for letting him leave. Bring in about replacement and allow him to transition. It's totally wrong for Xhaka to leave so suddenly. He was a starter. It's wrong

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