Mikel Arteta
Arsenal to make bid to sign £23m midfielder after Arteta’s approval
Arsenal are set to make an offer to sign Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu, according to reports in Netherlands. The 21-year-old, who has scored three goals and provided six assists in 35 matches this campaign, has been hailed as one of the best young midfielders in the league. According to Voetbal International, Feyenoord’s technical director Frank […]
Guendouzi warned over his Arsenal conduct after training ground bust-up with Arteta
Jeremie Aliadiere insists he’s a huge fan of Matteo Guendouzi but has warned the player he needs to start ‘growing up’ if he is to succeed under new Mikel Arteta. Guendouzi’s tenacity and all-action approach in the midfield made him an immediate hit with Arsenal supporters after joining from Lorient for £7million in the summer […]
Mikel Arteta takes dig at Unai Emery’s career at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the ‘energy’ at the club simply ‘wasn’t right’ under Unai Emery. The former Sevilla boss lasted less than 18 months at the club after he replaced Arsene Wenger in 2018. Though Arsenal reached the Europa League final in Emery’s first campaign, his stint collapsed in his second season and he […]
Mikel Arteta reveals summer transfer plans for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has revealed he is already planning “two or three different scenarios” when it comes to Arsenal’s summer transfer. FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that they are to allow the summer transfer window to be moved and has recommended player contracts be extended until the campaign ends. Arsenal currently have Dani Ceballos and Cedric Soares […]
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirms recovery from coronavirus
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta believes he has recovered from coronavirus after being diagnosed with the virus around two weeks ago. The Spaniard tested positive for coronavirus, releasing a statement on 12 March confirming he took the test after feeling poorly and received the news. Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira revealed last Monday that his coach […]
Arteta sends message to Arsenal supporters after testing positive for coronavirus
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he is ‘feeling better already’ after testing positive for coronavirus and has praised the decision to suspend the English League. The Gunners confirmed on Thursday that Arteta had contracted COVID-19 and that the club was now in lockdown to prevent its spread. Shortly after the announcement, the Premier League postponed […]
Arteta blames the grass after Arsenal’s stalemate against Burnley
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has blamed the length of the grass at Turf Moor after the gunners’ draw against Burnley on Sunday. Arsenal’s hopes of closing the gap on the top four were dealt another huge blow as they were held to a goalless draw by Burnley. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed two excellent chances to put […]
Arteta responds to Aubameyang ‘agreement’ with Barcelona
Mikel Arteta has dismissed reports claiming that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has agreed to leave Arsenal in order to join Barcelona. Earlier this week, reports in Spain claimed that Aubameyang has already been in contact with Barcelona and has told the Spanish club that he would be willing to join them. The 30-year-old will have just one […]
Arteta slams ‘unacceptable’ Arsenal defending after Crystal Palace 1-1 draw
Mikel Arteta conceded he was bitterly disappointed with Arsenal’s ‘unacceptable’ defending which led to Jordan Ayew’s goal in the 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had fired the visitors into an early lead after he provided a fitting end to a slick 19-pass move, but Arsenal failed to build on their early dominance. Palace […]
Arteta drops transfer hint over Arsenal signings ahead of Palace game
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is not anticipating any ‘big’ signings at the club this month. The Arsenal manager is hopeful of securing defensive reinforcements and the club are reportedly in talks to sign Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng. But there is a possibility January will pass without any transfer incomings at the Emirates and Arteta […]