All Arsenal fans have been waiting impatiently for the final confirmation that we have signed Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber and we have been getting more frustrated every day.
Yet again yesterday we were assured that the deals were progressing as they should and we can expect an imminent announcement, but it certainly does not look like it is now going to happen until the team gets back from Germany, with Mikel Arteta making it clear that there “is nothing to announce yet”
He told Arsenal.com after the game yesterday: “At the moment we are working with the group of players that is here. We have nothing to announce yet, and when it is done you will be the first to know.”
On the West ham side, David Moyes was not much help either when asked about Rice, but at least he said that he was expecting something to happen, but gave us no clues as to where or when. He told KeepUp in Perth, where the Hammers are having their preseason: “I’ve just been listening to Sky and I’ve been taking the news from Sky. I know nothing about it. You (journalists) seem to know more about it than me and getting the news quicker than me. So, I’m happy to listen to what you people say.
“Until it’s done, we can’t plan anything. We’ll wait and see what happens. Everybody knows the situation, we’re expecting something to happen. I think you just said it was done two weeks ago and it’s still not done.”
So, basically, we have no choice but to sit here twiddling our thumbs and waiting for the deals to be confirmed. I sincerely hope they are finalized before the squad flies to America, as it is much more beneficial if they can get to know their new team-mates long before the season begins….
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Maybe Arsenal are trying to annoy West Ham? Partey played very well against Nurnberg and didn’t seem to avoid challenges
If Arsenal really wanted to sell Partey, I believe they would’ve just played him for ten minutes or wouldn’t have played him at all, to prevent injury
If Partey stays, I don’t think we can afford four highly paid CDMs in Rice, Jorginho and Elneny
I thought Jorginho played better than Partey last night, obviously ignoring his strange own goal. Elneny will never be anything more than a dependable squad player and likely not on a fortune. The Rice delays are getting ridiculous really with lots of unfounded rumours as to why it’s taking so long to complete and surely it will be done in time for the USA tour!
We conceded because Hein passed to Jorginho. Maybe it wasn’t Jorginho’s fault, but he could’ve given Hein a signal to not pass the ball to him
Aside from the four CDMs’ salaries, we wouldn’t be able to give them enough games. In my opinion, our huge squad should be trimmed before we sign new players
Gai, I think of the 4 DM it’s Eleneny that should be released. Unfortunately his market value would be low considering his had injuries and not in form. I think Arsenal won’t sell Pathey Arteta seem to like him. If Arteta rotates well Jorginho and Pathey would be fine but sadly Elneny would suffer sitting on the bench. Also from yesterday friendly I think ESR in my opinion isn’t needed badly he should move on the team cab do without him.
Arsenal would likely keep Elneny this season, because they just extended his contract
I thought Jorginho looked very class in the 20 minutes I watched of the game. I missed most of the game, but from the minutes I managed to catch I thought Jorginho looked very assured..
I wonder when West Ham says enough is enough and pulls the strings on this.
They need time to evaluate what they need to do to replace the player and who is available on the market. With this nonsense seeming to drag on for weeks you couldn’t blame them.
arsenal is the only club in the world dose not care about thier fans so borring being an arsenal fan
Run along and support someone else, if you can’t see how bright the future is with Arsenal, then I am afraid you are a lost cause
How long is it since we started negotiating for Rice? Other clubs seem to get on with it and complete transfers without any fuss or bother. I hope they are not still haggling about the down payment and/or the installments. However, nothing new – it’s the Arsenal way!! I’ll believe it when I see Rice at a news conference with an Arsenal shirt on.
It makes me wonder how much Arsenal really want Rice. Even more worrying for Rice himself. Both Arsenal and West Ham agreed a fee and payment plan over a week ago. Rice agreed personal terms and also passed a medical last Friday. No other team is interested yet still Arsenal are dragging their heels. Very unprofessional and disgraceful conduct from a so called top club.
We’ve probably saved ourselves half a million in Rice’s wages by getting West Ham to still pay him.
At least they have just announced the Timber signing. Maybe Declan Rice tomorrow
Waiting in vain for cold Rice. I really don’t mind.