What's Going On with Victor Guarez?

Overview of the Transfer Situation

• The speaker discusses the anticipated transfer of Victor Guarez to Arsenal, expressing confusion over why the deal hasn't been finalized yet.

• There are concerns that Guarez and his agents may be using Manchester United's interest as leverage to expedite the move to Arsenal.

• Reports from Portuguese media indicate that Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United are nearing an agreement for Guarez, suggesting a shift in negotiations.

Media Coverage and Speculation

• Multiple outlets have reported on United's renewed interest in Guarez, but he reportedly prefers a move to Arsenal.

• The speaker notes that it feels like a last-minute tactic by United to influence the transfer market dynamics.

Financial Considerations

• Despite speculation about United's financial situation, they still prioritize signing a new striker, which complicates their potential bid for Guarez.

• The discussion includes how Marcus Rashford’s departure has freed up significant wage space for United, potentially impacting their transfer strategy.

Tactical Analysis

• The speaker calculates potential savings from Rashford’s wages and questions whether this could enable a late bid for Guarez.

• It is suggested that even if there are financial adjustments at United, they might not be sufficient to secure Guarez's transfer.

Conclusion on Transfer Prospects

• The speaker believes Ruben Amorim would prefer Guarez as his top striker choice but maintains that he thinks Guarez will ultimately join Arsenal.

Transfer Delays and Payment Terms

Reasons for Transfer Delays

• The speaker expresses uncertainty about the reasons behind the delay in a transfer, questioning whether it relates to payment terms or other factors.

• There is speculation that the delay may be connected to add-ons associated with the transfer, particularly their attainability.

• Arsenal's desire for these add-ons to be more challenging to achieve is mentioned as a potential reason for the holdup.