Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast

Phil Costa, a keen football analyst and commentator, joins to dissect Arsenal's recent pre-season tour in Hong Kong. They ponder the familiar issues that emerged in the team's performance and delve into the tactical needs on the left-hand side. Costa explores whether a major signing is essential or if existing players can step up, spotlighting Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke as potential catalysts. They also discuss the strategic importance of Eberechi Eze, along with defensive concerns and the implications of new arrivals on team dynamics.

Jamie Spanger, a journalist covering the Euros in Switzerland, joins the conversation to celebrate Arsenal's significant victory in the Euro 2025 competition. The thrilling atmosphere of the tournament and the promising Swiss team are discussed, along with strategic player development for Arsenal. They explore the potential loan move of a young player, touch on the challenges ahead for Arsenal women's football, and address the new Sunday kickoff times for matches. The dialogue highlights ambitions for the upcoming season and the evolving landscape of women's football.

The hosts share travel tales from Singapore and Hong Kong, contrasting weather experiences with a humorous twist. They discuss the young talents of Arsenal, particularly Max Dowman and the strategic integration of Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz for the upcoming season. Injury concerns around Gabriel Jesus are explored alongside the club's need for more depth, especially in the left-back position. The conversation also addresses fan dynamics, the importance of quick signings, and the complex world of football transfers.

Join the hosts as they recount their adventures in Singapore, complete with hotel shenanigans and time zone confusion. They dive into Arsenal's pre-season triumph over AC Milan, highlighting young talent Ethan Nwaneri's debut. Discussions shift to the current squad dynamics, potential transfers, and the thrilling pressure faced by emerging stars. With humor and insights, they explore the financial side of player moves and the importance of maintaining a balanced team as the season approaches. Snack on their travel plans and expectations for upcoming matches!

Phil Costa, a football analyst, steps in to discuss Arsenal's pre-season tour and a young squad brimming with potential. They dive into Ethan Nwaneri’s new contract and the arrival of Noni Madueke, along with the emotional twists in the Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga. The duo tackles summer transfers, assessing the team's improvements and exploring what signings could enhance the squad's offensive power. Their light-hearted banter about players' birthdays adds humor, while insights on loan strategies and tactical transformations keep the conversation engaging.

Harry Symeou, host of the Chronicles of a Gooner podcast, joins to dissect Arsenal's current transfer saga. They dive into the frustrating silence surrounding the Viktor Gyokeres deal and how signing Eberechi Eze could transform the window into a success. The duo also touches on Reiss Nelson's potential loan, the importance of youth development, and the implications of multi-club ownership. With a keen eye on tactical adaptations and squad depth, they discuss how Arsenal can navigate the upcoming season's challenges.

Excitement brews as Viktor Gyokeres is set to join the team, potentially easing transfer window anxiety. Discussions around Noni Madueke’s signing from Chelsea explore market value and resource allocation. Cristhian Mosquera's imminent arrival adds to a whirlwind of transfer activity. Listeners weigh in on squad dynamics, player departures, and the influence of Andrea Berta. The podcast also dives into the emotional aspects of signings, transfer fee mysteries, and the importance of strategic planning for the upcoming season.

In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by Clive Palmer from the Arsenal Vision Podcast to talk about Arsenal's £1m bid for Olivia Smith being accepted by Liverpool. They discuss Arsenal's identification of the player, what it says that the club were willing to meet Liverpool's firm asking price and the changing landscape of transfer fees in women's football, what Smith can add to the team and the importance of bringing the age profile down in the wide areas. They also discuss how her game at Liverpool can be scaled up at Arsenal and there's a little on greater use of squad players next season in the interests of making a firmer league title challenge.Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Andrew Allen to chat about the signing of Christian Norgaard and where he fits in the context of our summer business so far. After that, there's a big discussion about Noni Madueke and Arsenal's reported £52 bid for the Chelsea winger. There are always concerns, but is this just market rate, and at what point do expressing concerns about a transfer cross the line into something less edifying. We also round up the rumours involving the Viktor Gyokeres deal and reports around that, Leandro Trossard and Fabio Vieira leaving the club, talk about resetting and going again for the title next season, and lots more.Here's the piece from Lewis I mention in the pod: https://likeanewsletter.substack.com/p/gyok-n-roll-starFollow Andrew on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/aallensport.arseblog.comGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by The Cutback's Max Radwan to discuss the signings of Chloe Kelly and Taylor Hinds, how Hinds fits into the squad and what kind of cover she could offer for the right-back position. Then there is some discussion about other positions that Arsenal need to address in the transfer market this summer. Then Tim and Max discuss Lia Walti's summer of love and what the future might hold for Michelle Agyemang.The Cutback is a platform for women's football writing, Max covers Arsenal Women for the site. There are free and paid subscriber tiers, you can find the site here – The CutbackGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog's award winning coverage of Arsenal Women by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.