⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[ILuckyGuyI]

Petrovic is potential goal keeper, but he's so reluctant in competing in Chelsea for the number one. It's wise for him leaving from blues, then join Bournemouth to get minutes. He's flinch to be at Chelsea, and so this is his best decision. Selling him is also helping Chelsea to bail out UEFA's sanction. It's a win - win solution for both of sides.

He got a new club, and blues got almost 15m profit + release from UEFA sanction. It sounds good, right?

Was he reluctant or Chelsea not much interested? Because I've heard Chelsea decided to leave him out of squad in fact. They didn't give him enough chances. And right after being loaned to Strasbourg he showed how skilled he is. 

Damn, Galatasaray was also after him but couldn't get him. Maybe because of focusing too much on Osimhen, anyways... Nice deal for Chelsea. But will they continue with Sanchez? I don't think he is that credible.

[Swordsoffreedom]

I don't think Manchester United will be a good option for Rodrygo because right now what Manchester United needs is a good coach and I don't see Amorim as someone who can bring the best from his players, well some people are saying Amorim will do well next season but for me he will not however is good they give him next season to prove himself, if he doesn't perform well he should be sacked, Manchester United have good players and a good coach can use them to win trophy.

Xabi Alonso does not have Rodrygo in his match plan. So it is almost certain that Rodrygo will leave Real Madrid. But from what I have heard, Real Madrid wants 100 million for Rodrygo. No club will be willing to spend such a big amount for Rodrygo.

Manchester United will not buy Rodrygo by spending 100 million at the moment. Manchester United bought Antony and Hojlund by spending a big amount of money. But we have not seen good performance from these two players. So again Manchester United will not invest money on a player who has not yet proven his ability. We cannot call a player who has scored only 6/7 goals in a season a first-class striker. Manchester United needs a striker who will be able to score 20+ in a season.

[sotelorene]

Everything seemed to be going as planned but Sporting are just too adamant about the fee and have made the deal too complicated and stalling until now. I just hope this deal doesn’t collapse because Gyökeres himself has already being making sacrifices to see the deal through but Sporting are still reluctant to see it happen. Honestly I am running out of patience with this deal I can’t wait for it to be done so we can move to other deals.

If Arsenal can wrap up that deal for Noni Madueke in a flash,  then worrying is a dump way to go about this. It will be done possibly next week. Mikel Arteta wants his weapons ready before the preseason and tour games. The first fixture of the season against Manchester United will be hotter than hell. It's just a little figure off whatever Sporting wanted. In my head, this is a done deal already, He is a gunner.

Madueke is a good player and he played very well the first time he went to Chelsea but after some time he started depreciating from his performance and I am still wondering how he is going to do in Arsenal because if I am not mistaken, madueke and Bukayo Saka plays same position so I am wondering if Arteta is going to bench Saka and use madueke or he is going to bench madueke and use Saka, that is a decision the coach will make anyways, but I don't think madueke is better than Saka in other words Saka is better than madueke but it is still possible that madueke can outperform Saka.

[bitzizzix]

Everything seemed to be going as planned but Sporting are just too adamant about the fee and have made the deal too complicated and stalling until now. I just hope this deal doesn’t collapse because Gyökeres himself has already being making sacrifices to see the deal through but Sporting are still reluctant to see it happen. Honestly I am running out of patience with this deal I can’t wait for it to be done so we can move to other deals.

If Arsenal can wrap up that deal for Noni Madueke in a flash,  then worrying is a dump way to go about this. It will be done possibly next week. Mikel Arteta wants his weapons ready before the preseason and tour games. The first fixture of the season against Manchester United will be hotter than hell. It's just a little figure off whatever Sporting wanted. In my head, this is a done deal already, He is a gunner.

Madueke is a good player and he played very well the first time he went to Chelsea but after some time he started depreciating from his performance and I am still wondering how he is going to do in Arsenal because if I am not mistaken, madueke and Bukayo Saka plays same position so I am wondering if Arteta is going to bench Saka and use madueke or he is going to bench madueke and use Saka, that is a decision the coach will make anyways, but I don't think madueke is better than Saka in other words Saka is better than madueke but it is still possible that madueke can outperform Saka.

Noni Madueke's arrival wasn't to replace Saka, but rather as a backup player to ease Saka's burden and fill in for him when he's injured.

In my opinion, Noni Madueke hasn't impressed much so far, and he hasn't fully established himself in the Premier League. However, he likely has the potential to develop in the long term, and we'll see whether Mikel Arteta makes the right decision, considering this is a controversial decision and one that many Arsenal fans disagree with.

[shinratensei_]

Rodrygo to the EPL feel realistic as days go by, five games and counting that Rodrygo has being on the bench without playing and today Fabrizio Romano has posted that Real Madrid has told him that he can leave the club which means it is green light for Arsenal to try and make a deal with Real Madrid for his signature.

Rodrygo to EPL feels unrealistic to me. His release cause is very high, but considering he's still young and well developed, still acceptable. However, his wage is the main problem. I guess he demands very high wage to join in new club, and i'm not sure any EPL clubs can fulfll his wage request.
I understand his current club is not need his service anymore, but his price still considerably high.

It's hard to find a buyer that can agree to pay very high release clause combined with huge wages. It's because how strict FFP and PSR regulation these days. If he's hoping to play in english, the better he to cut his wage demands, otherwise, no club will contact his agent.

[Slow death]

Gyökeres - Arsenal topic has turned into a long-winded story. One day we see progress but on another day we see Sporting blocking his way...

Fabrizio Romano posted another tweet on his X account around 2 hours ago. He says Gyökeres won't show up in training anymore.

Sporting chairman should act wisely. It shouldn't be too difficult to find a middle course.

Sporting was a club that never won the league. The fact that they managed to win the league consecutively gave the club's management an inflated ego. They know that with Gyökeres' departure, Sporting won't achieve anything. That's why he's taking out his hatred on Gyökeres. They're paying him a very high amount to compensate for the next few years when they won't be able to achieve anything.

But the problem with this is that it will also make other players wary when they close a deal with Sporting. In my opinion, this club should lose a lot in the coming seasons so that their ego can lower and they can return to being humble like they were in the past. It makes no sense to treat a player who helped them win the title for two seasons badly.

Now the president of Sporting is making speeches that don't help at all.

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1944101648898654475

[Issa56]

Noni Madueke's arrival wasn't to replace Saka, but rather as a backup player to ease Saka's burden and fill in for him when he's injured.

I don’t think anyone will even think Madueke will replace saka, what is Madueke playing that will make him replace saka, which player will Arsenal even be signing that will replace saka for now? I don’t think there is any player, Madueke is just a backup player, and am sure they won’t be using saka frequently again, matches which they known that it won’t really be difficult for them, am sure they will bench saka and use Madueke, or maybe when Arsenal are already winning confidently, then they will bring Madueke into the match.

[kawetsriyanto]

Rodrygo to the EPL feel realistic as days go by, five games and counting that Rodrygo has being on the bench without playing and today Fabrizio Romano has posted that Real Madrid has told him that he can leave the club which means it is green light for Arsenal to try and make a deal with Real Madrid for his signature.

I'm not sure it will be realistic because Real Madrid only wants to accept the minimum offer around €100 million. Arsenal may be interested to sign him but I doubt that Arsenal can pay €100 million for another new winger. Moreover they have paid Madueke with £50 million, Madueke has the same position as Rodrygo. I think Arsenal will prefer to focus on signing a new striker than adding another new right winger. Well, only Man City which probably can sign him Rodrygo, but they also have enough right wingers. 

- https://www.justarsenal.com/real-madrid-set-a-minimum-e100million-asking-price-for-arsenal-transfer-target/396457
- https://madriduniversal.com/real-madrid-set-e100-million-price-tag-on-24-year-old-star-amid-arsenal-interest/
- https://www.justarsenal.com/the-financial-breakdown-of-the-cost-of-arsenals-move-for-madueke/396431

I don’t think anyone will even think Madueke will replace saka, what is Madueke playing that will make him replace saka, which player will Arsenal even be signing that will replace saka for now? I don’t think there is any player, Madueke is just a backup player, and am sure they won’t be using saka frequently again, matches which they known that it won’t really be difficult for them, am sure they will bench saka and use Madueke, or maybe when Arsenal are already winning confidently, then they will bring Madueke into the match.

Of course, it is just impossible that Madueke replaces Saka. Saka will be always the main option for the right winger, meanwhile Martinelli is the main player in the left winger. Madueke probably becomes the substituted player of these players only. Madueke must accept that he may not play regularly as the starter. He must already realize this condition before he accepted Arsenal offer.

[Salahmu]

Of course, it is just impossible that Madueke replaces Saka. Saka will be always the main option for the right winger, meanwhile Martinelli is the main player in the left winger. Madueke probably becomes the substituted player of these players only. Madueke must accept that he may not play regularly as the starter. He must already realize this condition before he accepted Arsenal offer.

You are right about all this things you said about Madueke because the club cannot give him a regular opportunity so he should be taking anytime they put him in a good fate because he cannot outshine those two players, in Arsenal Saka is irreplaceable so long as he remains on that club, his replaceable can only work when he is ready to leave the club if not Saka has found home on that position and is whenever the coach like he will put Madueke, although the guy is a talented one but were he found himself is weigh past him.

[TelolettOm]

Of course, it is just impossible that Madueke replaces Saka. Saka will be always the main option for the right winger, meanwhile Martinelli is the main player in the left winger. Madueke probably becomes the substituted player of these players only. Madueke must accept that he may not play regularly as the starter. He must already realize this condition before he accepted Arsenal offer.

Exactly, Madueke can't replace Saka. Saka is Arsenal's main player, one of the key players, and the brains of Arsenal's game. Indeed, their primary positions are both right wingers. However, Madueke's arrival at Arsenal has met with pros and cons from various parties, especially Arsenal fans. But on the other hand, Arteta's pushing for him.

Source: Torino vs Fiorentina

[emrecemsan]

Madueke can't be used in Saka's position much. I agree. While you have a talent like Saka there is no way for that! I wonder what Arteta thinks about the situation after this signing.

He can be used on the left wing too as long as he manages to cut Martinelli. If they are paying that much for Madueke then Arteta should really be thinking of using him in the starting eleven...

[Ryu_Ar1]

Of course, it is just impossible that Madueke replaces Saka. Saka will be always the main option for the right winger, meanwhile Martinelli is the main player in the left winger. Madueke probably becomes the substituted player of these players only. Madueke must accept that he may not play regularly as the starter. He must already realize this condition before he accepted Arsenal offer.

Exactly, Madueke can't replace Saka. Saka is Arsenal's main player, one of the key players, and the brains of Arsenal's game. Indeed, their primary positions are both right wingers. However, Madueke's arrival at Arsenal has met with pros and cons from various parties, especially Arsenal fans. But on the other hand, Arteta's pushing for him.

Rather than focusing on Madueke, I think they should have focused more on the left winger, as they clearly have Saka on the right, whose performance is unquestionable.

However, Madueke's purchase is clearly a bit confusing for me, as there are still several things they need to consider, yet they've bought Madueke as an option.
If Arteta's goal is simply to use Madueke as a backup to Saka, then this is a bit excessive, as 50 million rupiah is clearly excessive for a rotational winger.

I'm eager to see what Arteta plans to implement next season, as I believe he made another mistake (signing Madueke) besides simply letting Partey go.
Hopefully, Madueke can show some good form now, following Arteta's somewhat controversial and even gambling decision.

[shinratensei_]

I'm wondering what reason Manchester United is so passive recently. They only signed Cunha, and not clear what's going on with the rest of their deals. They also feel so difficult to sell their players, and even failed to sell Sancho for 25m. Do they lose their pull or what?
Afaik they're financially fine, but hope they to make some strategic transfer asap. They need to take fast step to ensure the new players can have enough time for the pre-season.

[Platinumys]

I see Rodrygo as a Premier League player, i mean he is fast and have very good finishing from a long time the Premier League is focus on this type of strikers and not into the clasic number 9, only Chelsea with Delap in this recent market own a clasic 9 in the top teams.

Rodrygo can be something like Gabriel Jesus i believe, maybe a little bit worst.

Rodrygo to the EPL feel realistic as days go by, five games and counting that Rodrygo has being on the bench without playing and today Fabrizio Romano has posted that Real Madrid has told him that he can leave the club which means it is green light for Arsenal to try and make a deal with Real Madrid for his signature.

The club is telling him this means that the club is not planning for him, maybe even if he stays at Real Madrid, he might have to sit on the bench for the whole season. In the last few matches, but we have seen this player on the field, if this continues, maybe Rodrygo's interest and his value will decrease a lot. This is the best time for Rodrygo because he has the possibility of going to the English Premier League and several clubs in the English Premier League are interested in taking him. If his next destination is Arsenal or Chelsea or any of the top clubs in the Premier League, I think it would be better than Real Madrid because these things are definitely better than sitting on the bench and performing for other teams. Hopefully, very soon the official agreement between Arsenal and Rodrygo will be completed and we will see this Brazilian star in the white and red jersey.

[Silence Scream]

Noni Madueke's arrival wasn't to replace Saka, but rather as a backup player to ease Saka's burden and fill in for him when he's injured.

I don’t think anyone will even think Madueke will replace saka, what is Madueke playing that will make him replace saka, which player will Arsenal even be signing that will replace saka for now? I don’t think there is any player, Madueke is just a backup player, and am sure they won’t be using saka frequently again, matches which they known that it won’t really be difficult for them, am sure they will bench saka and use Madueke, or maybe when Arsenal are already winning confidently, then they will bring Madueke into the match.

Madueke will be a force for good, that's for sure. Bukayo Saka didn't quite live up to expectations last year. Furthermore, he suffered an injury, which affected Arsenal significantly. I think Madueke, along with Saka, will be the player who will shoulder Arsenal's goalscoring burden. I don't know which one will be in the starting lineup and which on the bench; perhaps the manager will want to use both. We'll see how the tactics he implements come the season. He'll be expected to recoup the transfer fee, and we'll see how he impacts Arsenal.

[Oluwa-btc]

I don’t think anyone will even think Madueke will replace saka, what is Madueke playing that will make him replace saka, which player will Arsenal even be signing that will replace saka for now? I don’t think there is any player, Madueke is just a backup player, and am sure they won’t be using saka frequently again, matches which they known that it won’t really be difficult for them, am sure they will bench saka and use Madueke, or maybe when Arsenal are already winning confidently, then they will bring Madueke into the match.

What sort of analysis is this? Nobody expects that to happen but the over dependency on Saka will eventually reduce. I can remember how Arsenal struggled with productivity from that flank during his absence due to injury,  that is all gone now. Also, squad who have won the league in the last three to four seasons had a quality sqaud depth. I also think Mikel Arteta can use Noni Madueke the way Hansi Flick did with Raphinha.

[Velvet78]

Petrovic is potential goal keeper, but he's so reluctant in competing in Chelsea for the number one. It's wise for him leaving from blues, then join Bournemouth to get minutes. He's flinch to be at Chelsea, and so this is his best decision. Selling him is also helping Chelsea to bail out UEFA's sanction. It's a win - win solution for both of sides.

He got a new club, and blues got almost 15m profit + release from UEFA sanction. It sounds good, right?

He could have actually got the shirt from Robert Sanchez if he was more patient. Or am I thinking wrong? Because I don't know how Chelsea's attitude was against him.

I want to believe that Petrovic won't turn out to be a goalkeeper like Kepa later on.    He also played for a season at Bournemouth and didn't end up well after. For now, Petrovic seems more promising than him...

[qurbanshah02]

Petrovic is potential goal keeper, but he's so reluctant in competing in Chelsea for the number one. It's wise for him leaving from blues, then join Bournemouth to get minutes. He's flinch to be at Chelsea, and so this is his best decision. Selling him is also helping Chelsea to bail out UEFA's sanction. It's a win - win solution for both of sides.

He got a new club, and blues got almost 15m profit + release from UEFA sanction. It sounds good, right?

He could have actually got the shirt from Robert Sanchez if he was more patient. Or am I thinking wrong? Because I don't know how Chelsea's attitude was against him.

I want to believe that Petrovic won't turn out to be a goalkeeper like Kepa later on.    He also played for a season at Bournemouth and didn't end up well after. For now, Petrovic seems more promising than him...

That is why they say to work with patience and hard work so that there is no mistake and regret it later and in the same way this player must be regretting his haste that if he had not been like that, maybe he could have achieved what he haste for. Chelsea is a good team and I know that if Chelsea is telling someone something for the better, he will do it for his player and not to look down on him.

If he improves his effort and goal-scoring ability, I believe he can become a better player because there is a difference between effort and performance, some have less and some have more, but we can increase it, for which we need effort. You can also say that that player is not playing well to improve any team, while he could not do anything good in such a good team, then what will he do in other teams?

[asriloni]

Madueke can't be used in Saka's position much. I agree. While you have a talent like Saka there is no way for that! I wonder what Arteta thinks about the situation after this signing.

He can be used on the left wing too as long as he manages to cut Martinelli. If they are paying that much for Madueke then Arteta should really be thinking of using him in the starting eleven...

I think you're wrong. I rated Madueke a bit lower than Saka. He's both footed, but much more better when he used his left foot. Having him in Arsenal's squad has the purpose to increase the club's depth.

I remind you when Saka was injury, and none in Arsenal was competent enough to play at his position. It makes Arsenal's attack lacked of consistency. So, it's good having madueke as Saka's backup.

[BlackBoss_]

That is why they say to work with patience and hard work so that there is no mistake and regret it later and in the same way this player must be regretting his haste that if he had not been like that, maybe he could have achieved what he haste for. Chelsea is a good team and I know that if Chelsea is telling someone something for the better, he will do it for his player and not to look down on him.

If he improves his effort and goal-scoring ability, I believe he can become a better player because there is a difference between effort and performance, some have less and some have more, but we can increase it, for which we need effort. You can also say that that player is not playing well to improve any team, while he could not do anything good in such a good team, then what will he do in other teams?

Chelsea have been improving in latest seasons and this title in FIFA Club World Cup can be a milestone for this player generation's maturity and they have shown off their readiness to win big titles in future. Beating the strong PSG is not easy but Chelsea did won very big in the final match, that is like a slap to PSG and their pride.

Many clubs in Premier League will look at Chelsea win against PSG and do more analysis about the tactics used, players they have in order to figure out some possible solutions for constraining Chelsea in a next season. Chelsea will not humbly look at top four in Premier League but will try to win this title.

I remind you when Saka was injury, and none in Arsenal was competent enough to play at his position. It makes Arsenal's attack lacked of consistency. So, it's good having madueke as Saka's backup.

Saka is talented and very important with Arsenal but the club have overused Saka for a long time, in many latest years. Saka has started to get more injuries in two latest seasons and it's more than strong warning to Arsenal on how they should use and protect this player. They need Saka with his best body and fitness for a long career and development of the club, so they must have better plans on using this player as well as defending him against physical exhaustion and injuries.