Edu Using his Contacts to try to Land the Future Brazilian Midfield General for Arsenal

by The Long Shadow - 18/01/202018/01/20200

Bruno Guimaraes, Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, Guimaraes

The rumours are fairly solid concerning Arsenal and their interest in Bruno Guimaraes (22) of Athletico Paranaense. There has been competition in the form of a scouting party from Chelsea and a more substantial inquiry from Benfica but Arsenal’s technical director Edu appears to have put the North London club

Nigerian Billionaire Dangote a Serious Contender or a Shameless Self Publicist

by The Long Shadow - 18/01/202018/01/20200

Over the last few years Aliko Dangote has outlined his plans to buy out Stan Kroenke at Arsenal. With a personal fortune estimated at $10.6bn, Dangote has the greens but is this high rolling Arsenal devotee genuinely interested or is it just a publicity stunt to promote himself and his

Could Arsenal’s Decreasing Revenues Facilitate a Hostile Take Over by Dangote

by The Long Shadow - 18/01/202018/01/20200

It’s easy to dismiss Aliko Dangote’s claims that he will table a bid with Stan Kroenke to buy Arsenal football club in 2021 but there are financial implications that could make it entirely plausible. Kroenke has presided over a team that is currently in accelerated decline domestically and on the

Aubameyang’s Absence Leaves the Door Open for Three Players to Step up and Make an Impact

by The Long Shadow - 18/01/20200

A great many Arsenal supporters must have placed their heads in their hands at the news of three match suspension for Pierre Emerick Aubameyang. There was a general fear that it was another blow to an already battered and beleaguered side that is struggling to hit the heights. The offending tackle

With Major Decisions Ahead, Here is how Manchester United Could Lineup with the Addition of James Maddison

by Anthony Onifade - 14/01/20201

James Maddison, midfield, Maddison linked to United

Frequent watchers of Manchester United this season will know only too well that one of their most fundamental weaknesses is lack of creativity in the midfield. When on the attack, their front three of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Daniel James are as menacing as any other in the whole of

Arteta Faces a Struggle in the Coming Weeks Without new Faces at the Emirates

by The Long Shadow - 14/01/20200

Sheffield United, Chelsea, Bournemouth, Burnley and Newcastle United are Arsenal’s opponents in the coming weeks and unless Arsenal can stop getting draws or defeats and can start winning games, things will look considerably worse come the end of February. One can always borrow the theory from the Bourne trilogy which states

Analysing and Rating how These Seven Young Gunners are Cutting it in the Premier League This Season

by The Long Shadow - 13/01/20201

Arsenal's youngsters, Arsenal youngsters

Much has been made of the talent and potential of Arsenal’s youngsters and although it doesn’t appear to be too much of a leap from the reserves or the academy to the first team, the final push can sometimes prove to be the most difficult, so which young players are

Manchester United set to Make More Transfer Mistakes This January Unless They Come up With an Actual Strategy

by The Long Shadow - 13/01/20200

Ole Gunner Solskjaer has a major task in his hands to rejuvenate and rebuild Manchester United. The decay has been evident since Ferguson retired and was exacerbated by continuous changes of management and personnel. The truth is, and you may not like hearing it, is that Manchester United are incredibly

Arsenal Clock up Another Draw After Aubameyang’s Horror Tackle Earns a red Card

by The Long Shadow - 12/01/202016/01/20200

Crystal Palace Vs Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Palace

Mikel Arteta had obviously warned his Arsenal side about slow starts and wanted to avoid the near mistake against Leeds in the FA Cup. Palace were obviously not going to be as generous in front of the Arsenal goal with Wilfred Zaha on poaching duty. Any scraps from the notoriously

Arteta’s Hopes for Holding’s Immediate Premier league Return Dashed by Rusty and Lacklustre Performance

by The Long Shadow - 11/01/202011/01/20200

Rob Holding is seen by a great many fans as a future Arsenal captain and the mainstay of the Arsenal defence for years to come. Rob Holding has however had a bumpy ride under Unai Emery, whom he couldn’t completely convince in his abilities and later suffered a knee injury which