Purple Panel
@PurplePanel
Independent football journalist; covering the transfer market and business–related aspects in the Premier League via @X only. Views are my own. Checkmate.
🚨🇸🇪𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐆𝐘𝐎̈𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒: Arsenal strike full agreement with Sporting CP to sign Viktor Gyökeres. Total package worth up to £65M; fixed fee plus performance-based add-ons. Five-year deal in place until 2030. Andrea Berta moved decisively to close the deal.…
🚨James Trafford set to undergo medical tomorrow at the CFA; new Manchester City goalkeeper to complete duties and integrate with the squad as they return tomorrow. #ManCity
Viktor Gyökers has been presented at the National Stadium. Arsenal now knows.
I apologize for sharing information that turned out to be inaccurate. I extend that apology to every follower. What I shared did not reflect what I had actually received. I understand the criticism that will follow, and I don’t shy away from it. I take full responsibility.🤍
He doesn’t chase. He chooses. And by the time you notice, it’s already his. @CEO4TAG
He is the reckoning. Welcome to Arsenal Football Club.
🚨Viktor Gyökeres requested the iconic #14 shirt after being offered #10; a deliberate nod to Arsenal’s heritage. Internal view is that he understands the club’s culture, embraces the weight of history, and welcomes the pressure. North London awaits. #AFC @PurplePanel
🚨Lucas Paquetá set to be cleared by an independent panel after a year of FA spot fixing scrutiny. Decision due next week. Man City’s £85M move didn't go through last summer due to charges now poised to be dropped. FA could face £1M legal bill. After @martynziegler @Lawton_Times…
🚨𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐋: Senior Arsenal players are impressed by Viktor Gyökeres’ unwavering desire to join the club; his attitude is already receiving high praise within the squad in Singapore. Signing viewed internally as a mindset shift that strengthens belief to finally win. #AFC…
🚨Manchester City have reached a full agreement with Burnley to re-sign James Trafford. Buy-back clause set to be activated; club view Trafford as long-term solution with homegrown upside; anticipation of Ortega exit. #ManCity After @FabrizioRomano @PurplePanel
Arsenal Football Club have announced the signing of Cristhian Mosquera.
🚨Manchester City explored Tino Livramento for homegrown core but considered Newcastle’s valuation excessive. Trafford incoming is central to strategy. Focus remains on squad balance under shifting UEFA regs; deal won’t facilitate without Ederson exit. #ManCity @PurplePanel
🚨Arsenal are set to debut their 2025/26 away kit in today's match vs. AC Milan. #AFC @PurplePanel
Excl. Mosquera has arrived in Singapore; linked up with the Arsenal squad now officially. Unveiling was scheduled for yesterday; delay caused by flight setback initially planned on Sunday. Debut vs Milan unlikely with just 12h between arrival and kick-off. #AFC @PurplePanel
Colossal power play by Andrea Berta. Move executed. Noise silenced. Outcome inevitable.
🚨Brentford FC have approved a new resolution allowing directors to issue up to £66M in shares over the next 5 years. Power includes flexibility to offer or convert even after expiry. Key step for future planning. Story with/@KieranMaguire #BrentfordFC
Silence played. Checkmate delivered. Viktor Gyökeres will be at the Emirates, home of the Arsenal.
