Mikel Arteta Archives: 01/2025

Mikel Arteta has told Bukayo Saka that he’s obliged to go on holiday, despite the winger’s clear desire to remain around the Arsenal squad at the moment.

Arsenal’s January plans hit a snag as Brighton striker Evan Ferguson faces weeks out with an ankle injury. Will Arteta press ahead or look for alternatives?

Ronald Araújo has decided to remain at Barcelona after Deco’s intervention, delivering a blow to Arsenal’s defensive plans.

Arsenal target Viktor Gyökeres and Bryan Mbeumo to strengthen their squad after injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka, signalling bold ambitions amid title aspirations.

Arsenal are looking into a mid-season trip to Dubai in February, though such a break would depend on the Gunners remaining in the Champions League’s top eight.

In the wake of the bad news about Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Arteta has provided some positive updates on Arsenal’s other injured players ahead of Wednesday’s north London derby.

Gabriel Jesus has suffered an ACL rupture, with surgery required before a lengthy period of recovery

Arsenal have a growing interest in Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres on top of their interest in Benjamin Sesko, but a summer move is still preferable to the club.

Mikel Arteta has admitted it’s not in his hands to sign a forward in the January transfer window, despite Arsenal’s obvious need for attacking additions.

Martin Odegaard has admitted his penalty attempt against Manchester United was “not good enough”, but Mikel Arteta has praised the midfielder for stepping up again in the shootout.

Mikel Arteta fears that Gabriel Jesus has suffered a serious knee injury, following his early substitution during Sunday’s FA Cup match against Manchester United.

Reports linking Marcus Rashford with a move to Arsenal have been played down, with Mikel Arteta insisting the club won’t just bring in a body for the sake of it this month.

Arsenal target Evan Ferguson, once valued at £100m, and teenager Evan Mooney, as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad in the January transfer window.

Rafael Leão turns down Arsenal approach, staying at AC Milan for now despite tensions with Paulo Fonseca. Arsenal may revisit interest in the summer window.

Aubameyang opens up on Arteta’s “knife in the back” claim, regrets over staying at Arsenal, and how personal struggles shaped his legacy at the club.

EFL’s statement on Arteta’s comments about the Carabao Cup ball exposes sensationalist reporting, overshadowing Arsenal’s inefficiency and Newcastle’s clinical edge in their clash.

The Daily Mail explains why Arsenal passed on signing Alexander Isak, citing financial limits and recruitment priorities, but questions if it was a missed opportunity.

Arsenal maintain interest in Espanyol’s Joan García despite a rejected €20m bid last summer. Will they secure the La Liga standout as a future goalkeeping solution?

Aston Villa are expected to sign ex-Arsenal talent Donyell Malen, valued at £25m by Borussia Dortmund.

Critiquing The Telegraph’s take on Arteta’s comments: did he really blame the Carabao Cup ball for Arsenal’s loss, or is the headline an oversimplification?