Ornstein Delivers Bad News

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A roundup of this week's top stories

• Arsenal owner Josh Kroenke attended Champions League win, with fans displaying "Time to splash the cash" banner
• Benjamin Sesko deal off?
• Matheus Cunha links intensify ahead of Wolves clash - £60m could tempt Wolves to sell
• Zinchenko expected to leave before window closes - Dortmund leading race
• Arsenal ranked 7th in 2025 revenue rankings with €760m generated
• Man United leading race for Arsenal youth prospect Aiden Heaven
• Benjamin White returns to grass training - nearing full return
• Tomiyasu also close to comeback
• Arsenal confirmed in Champions League knockout stages
• Dubai training camp planned during break
• Arsenal generated highest revenue growth (35%) among top clubs
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Latest News

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Ornstein Confirms Sesko Deal Falling Apart

Eduardo Hagn @EduardoHagn 🚨 JUST IN from @David_Ornstein and @gunnerblog: With long-term targets like Benjamin Sesko looking unattainable, Arsenal are now considering alternative targets. 🔍 First to the news, @ZRAFC. ⚡️ 6:56 PM • Jan 24, 2025 166 Retweets 2673 Likes Read 87 replies

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Zinchenko Likely To Leave

Matt Law @Matt_Law_DT Borussia Dortmund are ready to move for Oleksandr Zinchenko with left-back expected to leave Arsenal before the transfer window shuts. Story with @SamJDean #afc https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/01/23/oleksandr-zinchenko-arsenal-borussia-dortmund-renato-veiga/ telegraph.co.uk Oleksandr Zinchenko expected to leave Arsenal... German club puts left-back at top of their list after missing out on Chelsea’s R... 2:43 PM • Jan 23, 2025 190 Retweets 1105 Likes

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Tierney On Verge Of Celtic Deal

Doc @karthikadhaigal 🚨Kieran Tierney is on the verge of agreeing a pre-contract with Celtic . Leverkusen, Sevilla,Everton Juventus were interested in signing him on a free for 25/26 but player heading to Celtic. (@mcgrathmike exclusive) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/01/23/arsenals-kieran-tierney-sign-pre-contract-with-celtic/ telegraph.co.uk Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney to sign pre-contract... Exclusive: Scotland left-back close to an emotional return to club where he bega... 1:5 PM • Jan 23, 2025 40 Retweets 426 Likes Read 1 replies

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Ben White Almost Back

Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano 🔴⚪️🏃🏻‍♂️ Mikel Arteta: “Ben White recovery, very good. He hasn’t trained with the team yet but I think he’s very close”. “I think he will be with us very soon”. 10:24 AM • Jan 24, 2025 988 Retweets 20337 Likes Read 189 replies

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Arteta Sends Message To Board

Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano 🚨 Arteta: “We lost two very important players in Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. We lack goals, we lack people and we lack options. It’s clear”. “If we can get the right player that’s why we are actively looking at it”. “We ARE working on it, yes”. 10:21 AM • Jan 24, 2025 1154 Retweets 19158 Likes Read 505 replies

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Is Havertz Underrated

Squawka @Squawka Kai Havertz in his last two seasons across all comps for Arsenal: ◎ 2023/24: 51 games, 14 goals ◉ 2024/25: 30 games, 14 goals I's taken him 21 fewer games to match his tally from last season. 💪 9:36 PM • Jan 22, 2025 1197 Retweets 9536 Likes Read 113 replies

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Saliba Closing In On Return

now.arsenal @now_arsenaI 🚨Mikel Arteta confirms William Saliba and Myles Lewis-Skelly could return to the team this weekend to face Wolves. If not, then both players definitely will return next week against Manchester City. 9:33 AM • Jan 24, 2025 584 Retweets 10538 Likes Read 50 replies

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United Chasing Heaven

Eduardo Hagn @EduardoHagn 🚨 EXCLUSIVE from @FabrizioRomano: Manchester United have made contact with Arsenal for Ayden Heaven. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester United are leading the race to sign him while Eintracht Frankfurt and Barcelona have made approaches. 💰 Arsenal have also offered a new deal. 🎞️ 7:42 PM • Jan 23, 2025 148 Retweets 2652 Likes Read 58 replies

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Arsenals CL Record

Football on TNT Sports @footballontnt Arsenal are yet to concede from open play in the Champions League this season ⚔️ 10:5 PM • Jan 22, 2025 1434 Retweets 15756 Likes Read 117 replies

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Arsenal Top 7 Earners

Wolves Vs Arsenal

Where to watch & time

Date:

​25th January 2025

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UK

​UK: 15:00 (Not televised)

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US

10:00 AM ET (Peacock Premium)

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Scout Report

Form & Style

• Lost last 3 Premier League games
• New manager Vitor Pereira showing promise despite recent results
• Playing 3-4-2-1 formation, transitioning to 5-4-1 defensively

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Key Threats

• Matheus Cunha - Leading long-range scorer in league
• Rayan Ait-Nouri - Creative left wing-back
• Jorgen Strand Larsen - Energetic striker

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Weaknesses

• Conceded most goals in first 15 minutes (9)
• Lost 11 of 15 matches when conceding first
• Poor home record - lost 11 of last 15 PL games

My View

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“ Win over Dinamo was exactly what we needed; Controlled, comfortable, and a chance to rest key players. Declan Rice’s early strike set the tone, Martinelli was good down the left, and Havertz chipped in with a goal and assist to keep his form going. Defensively, we were solid with another clean sheet at home in Europe. But while the team looked strong, our approach to transfers needs work. We’ve been linked to Benjamin Šeško for what feels like forever, yet nothing materialises, and by the time we move, desperation sets in, and prices soar. Arsenal have to improve at identifying their top targets and acting decisively—this constant dithering will only hold us back as we look to compete at the highest level. — Cordell Hayes

Arsenal v Dinamo Zagreb

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3 Things We Learned From The Game

1. Squad depth still needs work – Arteta rotated, and while we got the win comfortably, some of the backup players showed inconsistency. Kiwior and Jorginho did fine, but there’s a clear gap between them and the starters.
2. Nwaneri proves ready for bigger role - Showed Saka-like qualities in impressive 32-minute cameo
3. Declan Rice’s Influence is Growing – His early goal was a beauty, and his overall performance was top-notch. He’s proving why he’s so important to this team

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Cordell Hayes Editor/Owner