Podolski(迷Ozil)
2021-05-10 00:09:55
Arsenal talks confirmed by Sven Mislintat for 23-year-old forgotten man
Sven Mislintat says VfB Stuttgart are now in talks with Arsenal over a summer move for Konstantinos Mavropanos at the end of his loan spell.
Speaking to German outlet Kicker, Sven Mislintat revealed that VfB Stuttgart are “in good talks with my ex-club”, adding “we are trying to get a loan”.
On the subject of an outright purchase, Mislintat said: “Buying is difficult in the current situation. Now there is a bit of back and forth.”
Kicker previously reported Arsenal seem to be opening the door a bit for Konstantinos Mavropanos to stay in the Bundesliga next season. The hierarchy are ready to agree to a move, and Sven Mislintat has legitimate hopes he can negotiate a loan with a purchase option.
Stuttgart paid €250k to sign Mavropanos on loan last summer, and he initially struggled with injuries at the start of the season. But he’s become a regular and one of the team’s top performers in recent months.
The reports fit with claims from the English media that Mavropanos is likely to go out on loan or a permanent move this summer. For the time being, it doesn’t seem Arsenal have him in their plans for next season.
Mavropanos has shown some good form in 2021. He’s featured in Teams of the Week, he’s earned a senior international debut for Greece, and a nomination for Bundesliga Rookie of the Month in February.
Podolski(迷Ozil)
2021-05-10 00:11:00
Arsenal man claims he’s world class despite bench status
Mat Ryan has claimed that both he and Bernd Leno are ‘world class’ goalkeepers.
Mat Ryan signed for Arsenal on loan after he was dropped from the Brighton team.
Since signing for the Gunners, he’s made just three appearances for the club he supports but that doesn’t seem to have dented his confidence any.
Speaking to Optus Sport, Ryan said, “Obviously I knew that Arsenal have a great goalkeeper in Bernd, what he’s done in his career is testament to the world class goalkeeper he is.
“But at the same time, I have self-belief that I’m also a world class goalkeeper.”
Look, I like Leno but there is no denying he has seen his form dip somewhat. Rumour has it he fancies a change of scenery this summer and the club are on the lookout for a replacement and that won’t break my heart.
Arsenal also seem likely to give Ryan a permanent deal, but that will be as Arsenal’s number two.
I can’t sit here and argue that a man not good enough for a Brighton and another, who let the ball roll through his fingers into the net to cost us three points, are world class.
Self-confidence is good. Self-delusion is not.