I Prefer Not To Speak: 26 Jul. 2026

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Yan Diomande of Ivory Coast during the 2026 World Cup match between Ivory Coast and Norway at Dallas Stadium on June 30, 2026, in Dallas, United States. (Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Writer’s Prelude. Sometimes you gotta close a door to open a window.

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I Prefer Not To Speak​

No Words. Yesterday, it was said (prior to Ornstein’s news) that my DT was bold in suggesting a sale of the #7. TBH, if you recall Tor3z it was deemed bold 1.5 years ago when I said we were being trained to reach this point. Today, no more words are necessary. Money talks so we’ll just watch.

CONFIRMED: Arsenal will go STRONG for Vinicius Jr.

If there is GREEN LIGHT: they are able to make him one of the highest paid players in EUROPE. @ellargueropic.twitter.com/xozlh7R9xi

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 26, 2026

BREAKING: Real Madrid view Yan Diomandé as Vini Jr.’s PERFECT replacement if the Brazilian leaves. @FabriceHawkinspic.twitter.com/PemH47HG4x

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 25, 2026

Arsenal are exploring a deal for Vinicius Jr, as @David_Ornstein and @gunnerblog called.

Viewed as viable option, although no bid yet. #AFC prepared to be opportunistic given Vinicius Jr currently has one year left on his deal. Some caution given all the moving parts at Real,… pic.twitter.com/xhmKxYlKBo

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 25, 2026

Cheers,

J

Sometimes you gotta close a door to open a window.

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