
The Loose Cannon Podcast
Joe Broadfoot
September 2, 20253 min
Soccer
Exodus - movement of the dead wood
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Episode Notes
This episode breaks down Arsenal's surprise summer clear-out, where several first-team players were sent out on loan or sold. We cover the key moves—Reiss Nelson to Brentford, Oleksandr Zinchenko to Nottingham Forest, Jakub Kiwior to Porto, Fábio Vieira to Hamburger SV (loan) and Sambi Lokonga's permanent exit to Hamburg—and what each move means for the individuals.
Listen for analysis of the squad implications: a lighter wage bill and fewer options on the bench, plus the risk that Mikel Arteta may be left short of depth if injuries strike. The episode weighs whether these departures are clever business or a risky gamble for the title challenge ahead.