Arsenal turn down Zubimendi deal!- Youssouf Fofana interest! -Ben White's agent SPEAKS OUT

People deluded, I'm back again. Thank you very much for tuning back in each and every time. I hope us Arsenal fans are still riding the wave, obviously after battering Chelsea 5 goals to nil. Obviously that doesn't stop the news, views, rumours, transfer news and all of that jazz floating in football. So let's go through the latest tabloids, headlines and stuff like that and players linked with our club and a couple of other movements in that regard. Don't forget to smash the like button and subscribe. Let's get straight into it now. You cannot take rumours for gospel. The dream is free. The hustle is sold separately. But I've said I would love Yusuf Bufana if he was to leave Monaco to sign for Arsenal Football Club. I've always liked the player. Obviously he's a French international. We saw him a couple of months ago at the Emirates Stadium. Rumours in relation to him joining Arsenal, you know, they go away and then they come back every now and again. We all know we need to address the central midfield position. I would like two midfielders, an eight and a six. I'm prepared to concede one. I think we need one as a minimum. I'm going to go as far as to say if we don't sign a central mid this summer, regardless of what we've accomplished or not accomplished or aspiring to accomplish this season to remain and last season. So if hitting the mic there and seasons beyond, we're not going to get out of the hood. We're not going to get to the promised land. But with that being said, Arsenal interested in AS Monaco's Yusuf Bufana. Yusuf Bufana, 25, is ending the season strongly for Monaco and is one of the figures leading the principality club back towards the Champions League. However, should Bufana help lead obviously Monaco back to the upper echelons of the European game, there's no guarantee that he remains at the club. If you get into the Champions League, he could stay and then depart. And with the Euros to come, are all these players that play for their countries, are they going to confirm a move before the Euros or are they going to deal with it after? Or are they going to wait to assess their options? You never know. It had been expected that Bufana would leave Monaco last season. However, ultimately an offer that suited the Ligue 1 club and the player did not arrive. Now did what the bigger clubs tried to pay for Bufana? Were the offers Monaco deemed acceptable? Did Bufana think it was the right time to make a step up for whatever reason? Or for all the speculation and rumours, was there any offers? I guess we'll never know. Fulham have been linked with him most notably of late. This season, Bufana has found a greater degree of consistency in his performance. Music to mind and I'm sure Mikel Arteta is his. Especially in the second half of the season and some of Europe's biggest clubs are circling. Fuk Makato understands that Paris Saint-Germain, who have been linked with a move for the France international, have enquired about Bufana's availability this summer. Outside of France, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan are also following the midfielder, who seems likely to leave Monaco at the end of the season. Now Monaco, in a lifestyle point of view, I wish I had enough money to live there. Make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons and we might be able to get there people. I could understand if he doesn't want to depart France and he wants to join PSG. Obviously Atletico Madrid is a tribal club. You see what Simeone is doing over there. AC Milan, you know, I'm 29 and I know AC Milan are not European powerhouses of such, but I always immediately think of that and they're still a massive club. And with Arsenal's French ties and what we've done in the game and who we are in England, it makes sense. He's 25 years of age, so he just about might remember Thierry Henry, the Perez's, the Patrick Vieira's, etc. Saliba, call your boy, is what I would say really and truly. You know, Gwendoly, you don't need to get involved. From one midfielder to another, now we've been linked with Martin Zuber-Mendy for the last two, maybe even three years now. He's a player that I like. I don't think he's perfect. I do think he's in that trap now. When a player is linked with a club, they start getting overrated and people move like they can turn water to wine and walk on water and all of those things. Question marks over his physicality, I would guess to a degree for me, but I think he'd be a hit in the Premier League. But who knows? Arsenal are tracking multiple midfield targets amid concerns a deal for Real Sociedad's Martin Zuber-Mendy could be difficult, assuming he wants to leave. The Gunners want to sign at least one midfielder this summer and have a longstanding interest in Zuber-Mendy. Bruno Gomarez and Douglas Luiz have been on the radar, but both Aston Villa and Newcastle are reluctant to sell and other targets are also under consideration. Zuber-Mendy also has interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich, but the 25-year-old has so far been reluctant to leave his boyhood club. He is keen to play under Xabi Alonso and Xabi Alonso, I mean, you could go and get him at Leverkusen, but it seems like he's going to stay, who coached him at Real Sociedad B and helped him break into the first team there. Had Alonso joined Bayern Munich, Zuber-Mendy was expected to follow him to the Bundesliga giants, but now Alonso has decided to stay at Leverkusen for at least another season. It is unclear what Zuber-Mendy will decide. Arsenal could overhaul their midfield this summer, depending on how many players leave. As we know, El Nene is out of contract and is drawing interest from clubs in Europe and Saudi Arabia. You'd imagine Jorginho stays, but everything's up in air. Jorginho's deal is also due to expire in the summer and he may be tempted to return to Italy despite calls with Arsenal over a new deal. Partey will have one year left on his contract this summer and is being tracked by clubs in Saudi Arabia. Arsenal are expected to be busy this summer, with the club keen to continue pushing forward. Arteta has said we have a few ideas how the squad will evolve. That is what this team, this club and our people are demanding, to keep moving forward in a ruthless way because we are not satisfied with where we are. Music to my ears. Continuing this, allegedly, you know Gamarez, who has been linked with Man City and Arsenal, allegedly he's not fussed about either club. I don't know where you stand on that debate. Don't forget to let me know your thoughts while this video is premiering and also leave a comment when the video is done. Subscribe and smash the like button if you haven't. Allegedly, according to team talk, Gamarez would certainly be open to leaving Newcastle, even though he won't actively try to force a move. It is asserted that the prospect of joining Arsenal and working with Mikel Arteta appeals to the Brazilian, though he almost wouldn't turn his nose up at a move to City. Hopefully we can beat Manchester City, you know, to his side in the same way we did with Declan Rice and what we've been doing in the last three games when we played City. Although if they win the league, they've won the war, really. The report further claims that this supposed gentlemen's agreement, how far does gentlemen's agreement go in business? Is it, you know, in writing? Have I's been dotted? Have T's been crossed? Gamarez has with his club is actually a proper clause in his contract rather than something the two parties merely verbally agreed upon. Despite Gamarez recently perching in a new house in North East, the 26-year-old would be ready to make a move this summer. Arsenal and City, it's claimed, have already made contact with the player to test the waters regarding a potential transfer, though the Newcastle star is not a priority target for Arsenal, maybe because of the fee that it would demand. But I think he would, you know, him signing for Arsenal would get on like a house got on fire. His passion, obviously he can play as an eight and a six, can play, mate, can defend, shown he's Premier League proven, should have bought him when he was that young. The Gunners would not be averse to splashing the cash on him. Football transfers understands that Arsenal are poised for a summer window of record-breaking spending. So why not shatter our transfer record again, whether it's Bruno Gamarez, Douglas Luiz Zubermandi, Fufana, whoever have you people, get it done. We need to address midfield and have those long-term options. Joshua Zurski rumours won't go away. As I've said, I think his goal scoring could improve, but the playmaking and all the other facets of being a modern day striker, I think he's got the raw elements and they're being polished currently under Thiago Motta at Bologna, who's been linked with taking over Maximiliano Allegri at Juventus. And likewise, their forward Zurski has been on the list. At 22 years of age, I do think he has admiration internally at Arsenal and I do think there's interest in him. How far that goes, who the top striker target is, I don't know. Who would you lot sign, people? Don't forget to comment. Arsenal are closing in on their first summer signing, according to this report and according to reports in Italy, which indicate that Bologna striker Joshua Zurski is looking increasingly probable to sign for the club. Arteta is known to be on the lookout for a centre-forward despite Arsenal leading the Premier League charts with 82 goals in 34 games. Jocorez is one option they're currently studying, although the Sweden international's €100 million plus price tag could put them off, despite the ex-Coventry striker being the preferred option of Arteta. I always find it, I'm not doubting that, that it could be a preferred target, but unless Arteta comes out and says it himself or unless this guy or any article has a direct link to Arteta and it's really credible like that, it's all whispers essentially. Nonetheless, reports out of Italy are talking up the chances of us signing Zurski. Apparently, Arsenal have enjoyed a breakthrough in their hopes of landing him who has been one of European football's revelations over the course of the last campaign. He has 11 goals and five assists for Thiago Mott aside, as they have charged up the table into an unexpected Champions League contention. If they get in the Champions League, a bit like FIFA now, and assuming Motta stays, I'm not saying Zurski can't have his head turned, but there is something really underrated in stability. And obviously, he moved to Bayern Munich very young. It's always going to be difficult breaking through there. He's been on a loan for two, hasn't really worked out. You finally got some stability at Bologna in the Italian league and at 22 years of age, you've got time to make that move. Who knows though? The Italian source reports that the Gunners have been granted the opportunity to speak to Zurski's agent, Kaya Jurupkin, who we've obviously done business with before. We're ready to pay 60 million euros, so that equates to about 50 odd million pounds. And he's been offered a five-year deal worth 6 million per year, people. That would put the transaction in the region of 90 million euros. Again, I do think when people talk about transfer costs, I'm not an accountant, but people just see the transfer fee. They don't advocate the whole total cost of wages, signing on fee, yada, yada, yada, which we're not privy to, nonetheless, people. Would be a good player. Wouldn't be my first choice. Do think he's got potential to be a real, real quality player. We have once again been linked with Santiago Jimenez in recent days and weeks. Apparently West Ham are stealing the march in that regard. They hold an interest in him and they're trying to begin talks. Spurs, Arsenal and AC Milan have all been credited with an interest in a 23-year-old Mexican who has 24 goals in 40 appearances in all comps this term. And he's got 39 as part of the starting lineup. He's contracted until 2027. So final, they're going to want the bag, people. Speaking of the bag, we're set to earn a total of 100 million from our Champions League campaign. So the money keeps flowing in. Hopefully that equates somewhere down the line to sign in new players and better players. We have seen this before, but we all know Arsenal in the market for a new central midfielder. We all know Thomas Partey's contract is up in 2025 and I've got an edited piece coming out on Thomas Partey. So turn on your notifications and make sure you're, you know, you're thinking about that. Arsenal will accept 25 million. Personally, I think we'd be lucky to get 25 million for him, but let me know. Slightly away from the transfer news, people, Benjamin White, who's had to take a lot of flack since he signed for Arsenal, not necessarily internally, but some with fans and I'd say more so the media, he's an easy target because he was signed for 50 million, because when he joined us, you couldn't see the project because of the Southgate thing. And obviously, you know, when he says things like, I don't watch football, which he's entitled to do, you can see why people will do the most. His agent has spoken out, people, and says no one knows what's going on in his life. You never know what footballers are going through, people. Gareth said the door was still open, but I think it should be slammed right in his much, said Harry Redknapp. Forget what Harry Redknapp said. Sorry, let's scroll the way down. Big up Harry Redknapp, but ain't no one care about that. But his agent, Alexander Levac, I believe has said, whilst I appreciate that Ben is in the public eye, which brings its own connotations and leaves you open to criticism, I want to make the point that every elite performer, whichever field they may be, is a human being who has the same feelings or have an experience, good and bad. And I've never been, well, I am to a degree in the public eye, as a Z-list YouTuber, but I couldn't factor being in the professional footballing aspect. And as his agent said, there's a degree of criticism you've got to take, and it's easier said than done. And you don't know what people are going through behind closed doors and things of that ilk. But what I would say is I think Benjamin White's a strong character, and I think it's not that I can give Ben White advice. If your close ones, friends and family know who you are, if your teammates and the manager know who you are, and fans know who you are to a degree, then the majority of honest football fans, even the ones that criticise you fairly, then it is what it is. The rest is just noise really. And in many ways, him not watching football could also be a benefit in that regard. No one knows what's actually going on in one's life. So I really believe people should think before making a judgment or criticising these elite performers in public. Ben has shown unbelievable robustness and strength throughout this adverse period off the pitch and has blocked out all noise and has performed incredibly well on the pitch in a situation where many others could have and would have wilted. Ben has an incredible temperament and attitude, which allows him the ability to navigate through his life and personal life, which, you know, you look for his life, he's dealt with a lot of adversity. I suppose the main message is to be kind to people as you do not have the full facts, which in Ben's case, neither Ben nor I wish to vocalise publicly and do not know what's going on in people's personal lives. So again, please be kind. And that's true. And also I'll give that to the very people that criticise someone like Benjamin White, you know, when you're not happy, you know, if I was a pundit and I'm not happy with where I am, I'm not happy with my life and things. Sometimes that can be projected of when you're in your job and you're criticising people really and truly. So I have to see. We've been linked with Samu who plays for Atletico Madrid. He's currently on loan in Spain and has been doing all right at Deportivo Alvarez. You'd imagine Arsenal are going to be linked with a lot of strikers of all different profiles and whatnot. Arsenal are understood to be considering a transfer move for Atletico Madrid forward Samu, I can't pronounce his last name, you're going to have to forgive me, Liverpool and West Ham United are also drawing interest. Sources with a close understanding of the player's future have informed Courtside that Arsenal and Liverpool have been monitoring the 19-year-old's situation for some time, though it may be that West Ham are showing the strongest interest. I've contacted his agents to discuss their interest recently. So you'd have to see. But if Atletico were to cash in on him, it would come with a 60 million euros price tag, people. Apparently he wants more regular football, which if you're on loan, you don't know Simeone and Atletico Madrid's immediate plans for you. I wouldn't be against anyone, wouldn't rule out anyone, don't know him religiously, think he's quite quick, think he makes great runs off centre-back shoulders. But, you know, you kind of want someone with a bit more proven pedigree if you're an Arsenal fan. We've been linked with Alise once again. Arsenal and Man United have joined the race to sign the 22-year-old who is, you know, a Bobby Dazzler really, capable of some special moments. The only issue you could have over him is fitness and maybe the price tag Crystal Palace would want because he signed a new deal. But if it was up to me, and I'm sure a lot of you, we'd get this done tomorrow. Let me know if you disagree, though, folks. Cesc Fabregas has compared Kai Havertz to him at Barcelona, probably because they both played as false nines. I've got a lot of time for Cesc and Havertz, but I'm not even going to read that, my dudes and girls out there. Bernardo Silva looks set to leave Manchester City for Barcelona, but that doesn't stop journalists still pandering that Arsenal are eyeing an ambitious move to sign the Manchester City midfielder. Would love him at the club. I'm sure you'd all love the 29-year-old as well, but it's fair to say that one there is a myth. And Dia Monday of Sporting is still linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle. I covered this yesterday, but the 20-year-old who won the Africa Cup of Nations back in January, apparently Newcastle are reportedly leading the race for him. When you look at Chelsea's defenders that they rocked up with, you could make a case of him playing on a regular basis there. Newcastle need defenders. I think he would be a great addition, but is he necessarily going to disrupt the partnership of Saliba and Gabriel? And I know he can play as a full-back. I don't know, people. Apparently, we've been tracking the promising centre-back for some, I think they mean some time, and reportedly had a £30m bid rejected last summer. We've continued to scout him as well as his sporting team-mate Joker Rez, allegedly, people. So we'll have to monitor that one day closely. I believe Charles Watts has been speaking and offering his opinions on just several things that have been going on. He has spoken about Vlahovic, apparently, people. Yeah, there was some interest because he was a good player who was scoring goals. Every top club around Europe was probably interested, but I was always told that that was as far as it went in terms of Arsenal sources. I spoke to who were adamant that and the sense at the club was that Fiorentina and Vlahovic agents were using Arsenal's name to try and get Juventus to firm up their interest and put some big money on the table, which, of course, they eventually did. I've not heard anything to suggest Arsenal are looking at Vlahovic as a priority target this summer. He's done OK at Juventus, but I'm not sure he's done enough to convince Arsenal or anyone else that he'd be worth the money it would probably take to take him out of the two-rim. Obviously, the backdrop of Vlahovic is Juventus allegedly trying to get him to sign a new deal. We'd all love Izak as well. Thomas Partey, when he plays like he does against Chelsea, he's amazing. We know his ability, his quality. And once again, a video coming out about Thomas Partey on my YouTube channel, Soudland People, just waiting on a thumbnail. It's all the other baggage with Partey. Partey's future, who we tried to sell last summer, is certainly going to be one of the big talking points of the summer. Last summer, Arsenal were open to selling Partey, but no tempting offers came in. They weren't pushing him out the door or anything, but given his age, poor injury record and the fact he was one of the club's biggest earners and was in the final two years of his deal, they would have cashed in if a good enough bid arrived. But again, the main thing, poor injury record and his high wages, him turning 31 in June, I don't know if Arsenal can expect a respectful transfer fee going back to what we saw with the £25m stuff. In the end, that didn't happen, so they were happy to keep him around. And I think this summer will be exactly the same situation. He'll have one year left on his contract and should a good bid come in, but I don't think they'll actively try to force him out. He's not played that much since returning to fitness, but he showed against Chelsea on Wednesday how good a player he still is. Juventus have been closely linked with him, as have Saudi links, so we're going to have to watch that. Obviously, Bernardo Silva, we can get that one day out of here. Elisa is an interesting name that's been thrown into the mix. All the top sides will be looking at him. They have to because of his undoubted quality and the fact he has a release clause. Whether his injury issues put top clubs off remains to be seen, but it would certainly give Arsenal the X-factor. My understanding is one of the big things Arsenal are looking to add this summer is someone who can come in and do something a bit different. I would love some direct pace, in my opinion. Someone who can maybe open the game up by himself with a piece of individual magic when teams are sitting in and frustrating Arsenal. Elisa is certainly one who meets that criteria, so it will be one to keep an eye on. Pedro Neto has been a long-term target of Arsenal. He's a have to be a concern and might stop the club from firming up their interest. If it knocks some money off the price tag, why not, people? We'll have to see exactly what's going to happen in that regard. We've still been linked with Shakhtar Donetsk's Sergei Sudakov, the central midfielder, who could have joined Napoli in January. I think everyone wants to stay clear of what the presidents or the decision-makers of Shakhtar say after the Ukrainian Neymar shouts with Mudrik and seeing what he's got now. Thank you very much, and thank you to Mudrik for stinking up the gaff at our rivals. Finally, people, again, the coaching staff are vital to what Arteta is doing. Apparently, Albert Steffenberg, who you can regularly see when you watch the games on TV, Arteta in close deliberation with, is being linked with Feyenoord and may be taking over from Mr Slott, who could and is becoming the new Liverpool manager, people. We all know he worked at Feyenoord before. He's obviously held positions at Manchester United as well as the Welsh national team and as well as Arsenal. I'm sure the 54-year-old has ambitions of his own, and similar to Mikel Arteta, who was a coach for Pep before seeking pastures new, I don't think he could begrudge him if he wanted to step out in his own right. But much like the transfer news, we're going to have to wait and see. So let me know your thoughts on Benjamin White's agent's comments on what you think about Fufana, Zoubamendi, potentially Thomas Partey staying or going. What do you think we need in January? A man said January in the summer. How do you think it's going to pan out? Would you prefer a central midfielder or a striker? Let me know all of your thoughts, people. Again, thank you very much for listening, watching. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe. Check out the rest of the videos. God bless you all. Peace.