Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta outlines Arsenal’s summer transfer plans
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are still very much active in the transfer market and will look to improve their squad further, though refused to talk about specific targets such as Lyon’s Houssem Aouar. Arteta, as is his custom, did not discuss about other clubs’ players but did confirm that he is not happy with the […]
Arteta responds to criticism of Arsenal spending spree after club made 55 staff redundant
Mikel Arteta concedes he understood the criticism of Arsenal making staff members redundant while also preparing to go on a transfer spending spree. Arsenal received a public backlash after the club announced 55 staff were losing their jobs days after the FA Cup final victory and while they were preparing to make new additions to […]
Gabriel Martinelli disagrees with Mikel Arteta over Arsenal role
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli is seen as a youngster who has a bright future at the Emirates – but it remains unclear in what capacity. Despite seeing his campaign ended by a knee injury that will rule him out until 2021, he has signed a new five-year deal at the club and is eyeing a successful […]
Arteta makes Willian and William Saliba promise to Arsenal supporters
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has hinted Willian and William Saliba are destined for central starting roles in his new-look team this campaign. The Brazil international, Willian left Chelsea for the gunners earlier this month after seven trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge. Saliba, meanwhile, was signed one year ago from Ligue 1 team Saint-Etienne but […]
Mikel Arteta to play Willian in new position after undergoing medical
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta plans on using Willian in a central position next campaign after the Brazilian seals his move to the Emirates from Chelsea. The 32-year-old announced his departure from the blues on Sunday after seven years at the Stamford Bridge. Willian was majorly used as a right winger at Chelsea, despite playing under […]
Arsenal overrule Arteta after disagreement over Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Ainsley Maitland-Niles is reportedly set to leave the Emirates this summer after Arsenal board overruled Mikel Arteta’s plea to keep the youngster. Maitland-Niles is a product of the club’s Hale End academy and wants to continue his development at the club, despite falling down the pecking order under Arteta. The defender was deemed surplus to […]
Mikel Arteta hints Mesut Ozil and Guendouzi could return to the Arsenal team
Mikel Arteta has told Mesut Ozil and Matteo Guendouzi to follow the example of Granit Xhaka if they want to return to the Arsenal team. Ozil and Guendouzi have been left out of the team for a while now, and Arsenal have since enjoyed a resurgence under Arteta, who has guided the team to six wins […]
Arteta speaks out on Aubameyang’s future after FA Cup win over Man City
Mikel Arteta hopes the nature of Arsenal’s victory over Manchester City will be enough to convince the club’s captain to remain at the Emirates beyond this season. Aubameyang scored a brace as the gunners overcame Man City to book a place in the FA Cup final against either Manchester United or Chelsea. The striker has […]
Arteta sends message to Arsenal board & reveals big problem after Liverpool win
Mikel Arteta said he does not know if he will be given the funds he needs to accelerate his Arsenal rebuilding project and admits that lack of spending power means a ‘big concern’. The Arsenal coach helped the side to a 2-1 win over Liverpool on Wednesday with his changed side benefiting from the mistakes […]
Mikel Arteta outlines plans to sign Arsenal’s Van Dijk
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has conceded that the gunners need to sign their own Virgil van Dijk if they are to solve their current defensive issues. Liverpool turned into Premier League champions with some shrewd business in the market, most especially when they signed Virgil van Dijk from Southampton and Alisson from Italian side Roma. […]