David Ornstein Archives: 12/2019

Mikel Arteta wants six people to join his coaching team on the sidelines at Arsenal, including Steve Round, Freddie Ljungberg and Inaki Cana.

Mikel Arteta said his goodbyes to Manchester City players and staff on Thursday morning, and Arsenal will announce him as their head coach on Friday, according to David Ornstein.

The Premier League summer transfer window system is likely to change again this year, according to reports, with a vote in February.

David Ornstein confirms that Arsenal and Mikel Arteta held talks over the Spaniard becoming the new Arsenal manager but the club have not yet spoken to Manchester City.

Arsenal are keeping an eye on Norwich City defender Ben Godfrey this season, according to David Ornstein, though they face some competition.

David Ornstein claims Arsenal aren’t a Carlo Ancelotti profile manager, and the club are pushing for their ‘number one’ target over a quick decision.

Unai Emery wanted Arsenal to sign Thomas Partey over the summer, but the club decided to commit their funds to bringing in a winger instead.

Kieran Tierney’s slow integration into the team at Arsenal is partly down to a shoulder problem, as well as his hip injury, according to David Ornstein.

David Ornstein has given his latest update on Arsenal’s long-term managerial situation, including candidates, the selection process, desired qualities in the next coach and more.