About this episode

The episode discusses potential transfers involving Bruno Guimarães, Illan Meslier, and Leandro Trossard as Arsenal looks to strengthen their squad.

Bruno Guimarães has reportedly told Newcastle he wants Arsenal, and a move worth around £60m would be a major statement — Premier League-proven, prime-age, and exactly the midfield upgrade Mikel Arteta needs to sharpen his title challenge.Meanwhile Arsenal are closing on goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free deal, a pragmatic signing that provides top-level cover and enables young keeper Tommy Setford to go out on loan and develop through regular minutes.Finally, Leandro Trossard looks set to join Besiktas for about €20m — a bittersweet but logical sale as Arsenal refresh the squad and balance sentiment against the need to evolve for the next step.

People in this episode

Host: Joe Broadfoot

Topics covered

• transfers
• Arsenal
• Premier League
• goalkeepers
• midfielders
• squad evolution

Keywords

• Bruno Guimarães
• Arsenal
• Illan Meslier
• Leandro Trossard
• transfers
• Premier League
• Mikel Arteta

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Newcastle, Arsenal, Besiktas

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