The Chronicles of a Gooner | The Arsenal Podcast

On this very early morning edition of TCOAG, Harry Symeou and match commentator Max Jones react to Arsenal's pre-season friendly versus Bournemouth and we discuss the news Emile Smith Rowe looks set to join Fulham as revealed by David Ornstein.Support the podcast & access benefits by joining our Patreon page:https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkWatch my Scouting Report on Riccardo Calafiori here:https://youtu.be/5whNabuLRS8Watch my Scouting Report on Mikel Merino here:https://www.youtube.com/live/ic4eEaEwFI4?si=rM5K7N-V9QDGI0X-Follow Harry Symeou:https://www.instagram.com/harry_symeou/https://twitter.com/HarrySymeouhttps://www.tiktok.com/@harrysymeou/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal have agreed a deal with Bologna to sign Riccardo Calafiori. The player still needs to undergo a medical and officially sign but the deal is essentially done.Support the podcast & access benefits by joining our Patreon page:https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkWatch my Scouting Report on Riccardo Calafiori here:https://youtu.be/5whNabuLRS8Watch my Scouting Report on Mikel Merino here:https://www.youtube.com/live/ic4eEaEwFI4?si=rM5K7N-V9QDGI0X-Follow Harry Symeou:https://www.instagram.com/harry_symeou/https://twitter.com/HarrySymeouhttps://www.tiktok.com/@harrysymeou/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of TCOAG, Harry Symeou discusses all the latest Arsenal news. We'll talk Viktor Gyökeres after reports emerged, not for the first time this summer, the Gunners are keen on signing him. We discuss Chido Obi-Martin's departure, Inter's interest in Jakub Kiwior, the latest on Eddie Nketiah, Mikel Merino & Riccardo Calafiori.Support the podcast & access benefits by joining our Patreon page:https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkWatch my Scouting Report on Riccardo Calafiori here:https://youtu.be/5whNabuLRS8Watch my Scouting Report on Mikel Merino here:https://www.youtube.com/live/ic4eEaEwFI4?si=rM5K7N-V9QDGI0X-Follow Harry Symeou:https://www.instagram.com/harry_symeou/https://twitter.com/HarrySymeouhttps://www.tiktok.com/@harrysymeou/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of TCOAG, Harry Symeou discusses the reports from Spain claiming Mikel Merino is 'close' to joining Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. We'll also discuss Nketiah, Smith Rowe, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Tierney and take some of your questions from the live chat.Support the podcast & access benefits by joining our Patreon page:https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkWatch my Scouting Report on Riccardo Calafiori here:https://youtu.be/5whNabuLRS8Watch my Scouting Report on Mikel Merino here:https://www.youtube.com/live/ic4eEaEwFI4?si=rM5K7N-V9QDGI0X-Follow Harry Symeou:https://www.instagram.com/harry_symeou/https://twitter.com/HarrySymeouhttps://www.tiktok.com/@harrysymeou/0:00 - Podcast opener6:32 - Marseille progress in Nketiah pursuit15:04 - ESR update18:22 - Arsenal to listen to offers for defenders21:05 - Comments from the live chat25:56 - Mikel Merino 'close' to Arsenal move32:48 - Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of TCOAG, Harry Symeou discusses Takehiro Tomiyasu at length after it was revealed he has been left out of the squad travelling to the US due to a knee injury and could miss the entire pre-season. We also discuss the fact there's now a FOURTH club seeking to benefit from Riccardo Calafiori's transfer from Bologna to Arsenal. We'll talk Marseille's proposal to sign Eddie Nketiah, Nico Williams & the pre-season tour of the States.Support the podcast & access benefits by joining our Patreon page:https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkWatch my latest Scouting Report on Riccardo Calafiori here:https://youtu.be/5whNabuLRS8Follow Harry Symeou:https://www.instagram.com/harry_symeou/https://twitter.com/HarrySymeouhttps://www.tiktok.com/@harrysymeou/0:00 - Podcast opener3:20 - US Tour squad revealed10:06 - Marseille want Nketiah on loan17:03 - Williams dream over!20:45 - Calafiori complications24:56 - Tomiyasu injured again36:23 - Your questions answered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of TCOAG, Harry Symeou discusses where Riccardo Calafiori is likely to play for Arsenal once he completes his move to the club from Bologna. We'll also discuss the friendly win over Leyton Orient, Marseille's proposal for Eddie Nketiah, Tommy Setford reveals he's leaving Ajax and the club's plans to go back in for Wolves goalkeeper Dan Bentley. Plus, we'll take some of your questions and thoughts from the live chat.Support the podcast & access benefits by joining our Patreon page:https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkWatch my latest Scouting Report on Riccardo Calafiori here:https://youtu.be/5whNabuLRS8Follow Harry Symeou:https://www.instagram.com/harry_symeou/https://twitter.com/HarrySymeouhttps://www.tiktok.com/@harrysymeou/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of TCOAG, Harry Symeou discusses the reaction to Chido Obi-Martin's imminent departure. It was revealed yesterday that he visited Man Utd's Carrington training facility and Fabrizio Romano has since reported Arsenal consider him as gone. Have the club done enough to try and keep him? Is there a problem with the way we operate our academy? We also react to the breaking news Arsenal have agreed a deal with Bologna to sign Riccardo Calafiori!Support the podcast & access benefits by joining our Patreon page:https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkWatch my latest Scouting Report on Riccardo Calafiori here:https://youtu.be/5whNabuLRS8Follow Harry Symeou:https://www.instagram.com/harry_symeou/https://twitter.com/HarrySymeouhttps://www.tiktok.com/@harrysymeou/0:00 - Podcast opener2:30 - Chido Obi-Martin rant!19:46 - Calafiori deal close!30:39 - Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of TCOAG, Harry Symeou discusses all the latest Arsenal-related news. We talk Chido Obi-Martin's future, Emile Smith Rowe, our plans for the midfield & reports claiming we've made contact with Pedro Neto's representatives.Support the podcast & access benefits by joining our Patreon page:https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkWatch my latest Scouting Report on Riccardo Calafiori here:https://youtu.be/5whNabuLRS8Follow Harry Symeou:https://www.instagram.com/harry_symeou/https://twitter.com/HarrySymeouhttps://www.tiktok.com/@harrysymeou/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of TCOAG, Harry Symeou brings you all the latest Arsenal news. We discuss the new away kit, Tommy Setford, Reiss Nelson, Nico Williams, Riccardo Calafiori and more!Support the podcast & access benefits by joining our Patreon page:https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkWatch my latest Scouting Report on Riccardo Calafiori here:https://youtu.be/5whNabuLRS8Follow Harry Symeou:https://www.instagram.com/harry_symeou/https://twitter.com/HarrySymeouhttps://www.tiktok.com/@harrysymeou/0:00 - Podcast opener4:26 - Arsenal away kit review9:12 - Setford deal close11:36 - Nelson to West Ham19:10 - Partey's future25:17 - Arsenal to miss out on Williams35:31 - Calafiori deal stalls43:01 - Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Scouting Report returns and today we focus on the Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino who continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal. We'll discuss his career so far, his underlying metrics, what the eye test tells us and come to a conclusion with regards to whether he'd be a worthwhile signing and what his role might look like.Support the podcast & access benefits by joining our Patreon page:https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkWatch my latest Scouting Report on Riccardo Calafiori here:https://youtu.be/5whNabuLRS8Follow Harry Symeou:https://www.instagram.com/harry_symeou/https://twitter.com/HarrySymeouhttps://www.tiktok.com/@harrysymeou/0:00 - Podcast opener2:18 - The latest on Mikel Merino's future5:33 - Merino's career so far...10:30 - A statistical look at Merino16:02 - The eye test18:50 - My conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices