Phil Costa
@philcosta.bsky.social
🎙️ Host - Football Vision Podcast. I also talk about Arsenal for Arseblog and Arsenal Vision Podcast. SCOUTED.
Not overly bothered about that. Bad performance but this still a mix-and-match Arsenal side, getting fit, against Betis who were playing their sixth(!) pre-season game. Some poor mistakes and it would help if our goalkeeper could punch and/or kick the ball, but there we go.
What a freak incident for Copley. Really hope that's nothing serious for him.
Getting all these mistakes out of our system, nice and early. Arsenal are playing 4D chess.
We'll always have that first bomba
David Ornstein@david-ornstein.bsky.social · 4h ago🚨 Real Madrid raise contract offer to Vinicius Junior. Proposal said to reflect 26yo’s importance to #RMFC & project. Decision time for Brazil int’l; renewal, await free agency next summer (club want to avoid) or pursue Arsenal opportunity 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...
What a pleasure it is to speak to Hector Bellerin. Today he plays against Arsenal, his Arsenal, for the first time. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Héctor Bellerín: ‘When you leave a club like Arsenal, it’s scary. It hurts’
Spanish full-back Héctor Bellerín tells Sid Lowe about his elation at his old club ending their title drought and how Mikel Arteta has helped prolong his career
theguardian.com
Fair play to Arsenal. A few days late (and absolutely the right thing to do), but they're offering full refunds for everyone who bought the pre-season passes. Technical issues meant people couldn't watch against Girona and they won't be able to stream the game against Betis either.
I understood (but never really agreed with) the clamour for a deep-lying six that makes 100 passes per game. There's three elite ones in world football and they play for PSG, Bayern and Man City. Arsenal were always going to sign a 6/8 this summer and Bruno Guimarães is one of the best around.
🚨 Arsenal nearing total agreement with Newcastle United to sign Bruno Guimaraes. Desire among all parties to bring situation to close + deal now on course for completion; 28yo awaiting #NUFC permission to undergo medical & seal #AFC switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...
Arsenal nearing agreement for Bruno Guimaraes transfer from Newcastle
The Brazil international has informed Newcastle of his desire to leave the club and join Arsenal.
nytimes.com
Girona trying to scam free kicks and penalties in a pre-season friendly 😭
Little deflection (Havertz might claim it) but that's a Christos Tzolis goal if I've ever seen one. No fuss, nothing fancy, just cutting inside and banging a shot towards goal. Good to see him looking sharp.
Always fun when you pay for a pre-season pass and you can't watch the games.
Uncle Norginho, you were special. Everton a great move and hopefully he can play some more football than last season. Professional until the end.
David Ornstein@david-ornstein.bsky.social · 4d ago🚨 EXCL: Everton reach agreement in principle with Arsenal to sign Christian Norgaard. Still needs formalising but 32yo midfielder set to join #EFC from #AFC for in region of £7m. Expected to undergo medical next week ahead of proposed move 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
We have new versions of the app out next week with watch support, full Patreon integration and more. (And hopefully android approval finally!) Today is the first chance to try the stock voting section for real 🎉 Give it a try at full time! apps.apple.com/us/app/arsen...
I don’t want to get ahead of myself but the wording around this article (and the first bomba) feel really encouraging. This stupid sport has me on strings but I am so ready to get hurt.
David Ornstein@david-ornstein.bsky.social · 4d ago🚨 Vinicius Junior future entering crucial stage - meetings in coming days over extension at Real Madrid, free exit 2027 or join Arsenal now. #AFC all in & 26yo winger attracted by opportunity if no #RMFC renewal 🚨 W/ @gunnerblog.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
This has been in the post for months. It was clearly the end of the project/cycle, big players leaving, others checked out, transfer business was messy, no Europe - I’m just amazed it didn’t happen sooner. Wonder what this means for Bruno G (if anything).
David Ornstein@david-ornstein.bsky.social · 7d ago🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United. All parties initially chose to continue but 48yo has informed #NUFC of decision to take break & will depart after 5yrs in charge. Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli lined up as replacement 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...
🎙️ With Vini Jr a big topic in Arsenal quarters, here's a podcast I recorded last year about his reputation and ongoing racism controversies in Spain - w/ @alexkirkland.bsky.social. Why has this player become such a lightning rod? open.spotify.com/episode/6hGa...
Vinicius Jr & Racism: Does Spanish Football Have a Problem?
Football Vision · Episode
open.spotify.com
Good joke
Ben Jacobs@jacobsben.bsky.social · last wk.🚨 BREAKING: PSG value Bradley Barcola at €170m and are using the transfers of Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson as yardsticks. Number factors in Barcola is a back-to-back #UCL winner, had a strong World Cup and is 23. PSG prepared to sell, and Liverpool will hope to get the price down.
Absolutely gutted about this. CSD was/is always such a fun day in Berlin and now people can't even feel safe during those celebrations. Really sad to hear this news.
Reuters@reuters.com · 2w agoBerlin Pride parade called off after car hits crowds, police say reut.rs/4yGs7sw
Obviously a very difficult (and expensive) deal to do, but Arsenal even being in the conversation for Vini Jr is really positive. He is basically *the* ceiling raiser for left-wing and you can see how a deal could happen with his contract situation, Diomande coming in, etc. Let's see what happens.
Gunnerblog@gunnerblog.bsky.social · 2w ago🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal exploring deal to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid 🔺 Candidate to strengthen attack if no RM renewal 🔺 #AFC interest approved at all levels 🔺 12 months remaining on RM deal w/ @davidornstein0.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...
David Ornstein@david-ornstein.bsky.social · 2w ago🚨 Real Madrid working on deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City. Clubs not yet in talks but #RMFC now operating on basis of 30yo midfielder joining this summer. #MCFC still hope #Spain international captain stays with/without new contract @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...
