Arteta impressed by new signing’s ambition to win

Mikel Arteta believes Willian is the player who can drive Arsenal towards a push for more silverware and a top-four finish. Willian, 32, signed a three-year deal with Arsenal in August after leaving Chelsea as a free agent. The playmaker…

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign new three-year contract with Arsenal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has agreed a new three-year contract with Arsenal, according to reports. The 31-year-old’s current deal with the Gunners is due to expire next summer where he would then be able to leave on a free transfer. However, The…

Gabriel Magalhaes takes Arsenal’s iconic No.6 shirt after completing £27m transfer

Gabriel Magalhaes has taken Arsenal’s iconic No.6 shirt after completing his £27 million move from Lille. The Brazilian centre-back becomes Mikel Arteta’s second signing of the summer after Willian completed his free transfer from Chelsea last month. Arteta was keen…

Arteta fears virus spike could damage Premier League season

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta fears the spike in Premier League players contracting coronavirus is a sign the forthcoming season might be damaged by the pandemic. Several top-flight players have tested positive for COVID-19 since returning from holiday ahead of the…

Gabriel set for Arsenal medical on Thursday after Gunners agree £22.6m fee with Lille

Arsenal hope to complete a deal for Lille defender Gabriel in the next 24 hours with the Brazilian set to undergo a medical with the club on Thursday. Lille accepted offers from Arsenal and Napoli but the 22-year-old has decided…

Van Persie tips Arteta for greatness at Arsenal

Robin van Persie believes Mikel Arteta has the potential to become a “great” coach for Arsenal. Arteta has already won silverware in his fledgeling managerial career, guiding the Gunners to a 2-1 FA Cup final win over Chelsea this month.…

Real Madrid reject Arsenal’s new offer to sign Dani Ceballos

Real Madrid have rejected Arsenal’s latest offer to loan Dani Ceballos for another season, according to reports in Spain. The Spaniard formed a solid partnership alongside Granit Xhaka during the Premier League run-in and ended his season-long stint at Arsenal…

Mikel Arteta plans on playing Willian in new position after move from Chelsea

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta plans on using Willian in a central position next season after the Brazilian completes his move to the club from Chelsea. The 32-year-old departed Stamford Bridge this week after seven years in west London. The Brazilian…

Arsenal board overrule Mikel Arteta after disagreement over Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Ainsley Maitland-Niles is set to leave Arsenal this summer after the Gunners’ board overruled Mikel Arteta’s plea to keep the versatile youngster. The 22-year-old is a product of the club’s Hale End academy and is keen to continue his development…

FA CUP: Arteta grateful to Guardiola for ’best moment in career’

Mikel Arteta thanked Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola after Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup final to give the head coach what he described as the best moment of his career. Arteta left his position as City assistant…

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