Summer Transfers 2025 Missed Opportunities and Regrets

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Originally Posted by 21_GOONER_SALUTE

I thought we had Newcastle on Sunday....or is that too early :shrug:

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Think he's having a mdedical in London today before flying off tomorrow think our game is in the early hours Sunday morning (UK time) so probably. :unsure:

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Originally Posted by Marc Overmars

Nketiah’s big shoes to fill. :bow:

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:lol:

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Originally Posted by dazthegooner

Think he's having a mdedical in London today before flying off tomorrow think our game is in the early hours Sunday morning (UK time) so probably. :unsure:

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I think it would be too soon for him to play Newcastle, and that's if he goes out there at all - it's a long journey and don't forget the guy's got to settle into London etc

I really don't fancy his first game being versus Spuds, they will go all out to injure him if they can

we shouldn't even be playing those ****s during pre=season, stupid idea :sulk:

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Originally Posted by Marc Overmars

Martinelli lacks chemistry with those around him. He’s never had a left back who’ll overlap nor has had a ball playing left sided CM. So the end result is the head down and run player we’ve got now. I would be sad to see him sold but I just don’t think he’s going to explode into the player we thought he could have been. I think one more tepid season from him and he’ll be a prime candidate to cash in on next summer.

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The only times I got angry at Gabriel (Maghalaes) last season was seeing him cconstantly ignore our left hand side and in particular Martinelli - so I blame other players for not giving Martinelli more opportunities, which in turn probably makes him overkeen to do something when he gets the ball, instead of keeping a cool head.

If they can get distribution on that side sorted out, I still think there's a chance he could push on, plus he's one of our very few players with genuine pace and I think you need players with that in any side

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Originally Posted by Mac76

I think it would be too soon for him to play Newcastle, and that's if he goes out there at all - it's a long journey and don't forget the guy's got to settle into London etc

I really don't fancy his first game being versus Spuds, they will go all out to injure him if they can

we shouldn't even be playing those ****s during pre=season, stupid idea :sulk:

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Yup, quite a stupid idea to play a "friendly" with the Spuds.... if I was at the helm, I'd sack someone for even suggesting it.

If we smash them though, great idea.

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Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost...

If we smash them though, great idea.

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:lol: Indeed.

Jokingly said to a mate (who is in Hong Kong) that we should go.
He said he did actually look at getting tickets and it was all sold out pretty much immediately. He was only offered fan park tickets outside the ground or VIP tickets for megabucks.

So I guess it is working as intended, which is obviously as a money making and profile/fanbase building exercise.

Madueke cut his holiday short and has joined the team early.... whoever is advising this youngman is doing a pretty good job.

Edit: It should be "will be joining the team"...I saw an old video and misread he was already with the team.

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Originally Posted by 21_GOONER_SALUTE

Madueke cut his holiday short and has joined the team early.... whoever is advising this youngman is doing a pretty good job.

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Hopefully he doesn’t need an advisor to tell him that it never hurts to appear enthusiastic and eager in any job

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Originally Posted by 21_GOONER_SALUTE

Madueke cut his holiday short and has joined the team early.... whoever is advising this youngman is doing a pretty good job.

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Hmm, personally I think it's bad advice to skip a holiday and a good rest ahead of the season, if not his advisers then certainly Arsenal should know better