Even the most optimistic Arsenal fan must have doubted that Philippe Coutinho would ever wear an Arsenal jersey. It was all smoke and mirrors, a combination of the inventiveness of the failed head of football Raul Sanllehi and the murky imagination of super-agent Kia Joorabchian. Had Sanllehi stayed, then there was
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Phillipe Coutinho: The Impossible Dream With Too Big a Price Tag
The rumblings that suggested Phillipe Coutinho might find his way into Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side were astronomically optimistic. The connections between the former head of football Raul Sanllehi, super agent Kia Joorabchian and Sanllehi's former club Barcelona made for interesting reading but were the board at Barcelona ever considering a loan deal for a player
The Digging Continues Into The Sanllehi Departure and Something Doesn’t Feel Right
The departure of Raul Sanllehi is rapidly becoming a suspense novel containing a cast of characters (the super-agents), illegal deals, and big sums of money changing hands for services and favours. We don’t know where the rabbit hole leads but from an Arsenal point of view, Raul Sanllehi had to go. The
Deals Involving Sanllehi and Joorabchian Under Scrutiny and What Transpired Before Sanllehi’s Sacking
The departure of Raul Sanllehi is becoming rather complicated and after his sudden departure as Head of Football, his association with Kia Joorabchian is now facing further scrutiny. The super-agent enjoyed unprecedented access to the club and had a solid relationship with Sanllehi in particular, but that may all be at
Willian Close to Agreeing a Move but Where are Arsenal in the big Scheme of Things
Want-away Brazilian and Chelsea star Willian is said to be extremely close to agreeing to terms with another Premier League club but the 31-year-old is just waiting to see if there is any other interest. Chelsea wanted to extend his contract but would only offer a 2-year deal. PSG, Spurs, and Arsenal
Kurzawa’s Proposed Move to Arsenal Raises Questions Over Kia Joorabchian’s Role at the Emirates
Mikel Arteta appears to be close to signing Paris Saint-Germain left-back Layvin Kurzawa on a free after the player failed to reach an agreement with his club. Arsenal’s coach is trying to bolster the club’s shaky back-line, create competition and work within financial restraints and he may have the first piece