Mikel Arteta Archives: 08/2025

Arsenal open their Premier League season away at Manchester United, with Arteta’s strengthened side looking to make a statement at Old Trafford.

Mikel Arteta insists Martin Ødegaard remains the right captain, revealing players backed him by a huge margin despite Tony Adams urging a switch to Rice.

The Arsenal manager will shape Under Armour’s performance strategy while spearheading a talent programme that has already trialled over 10,000 athletes.

Benjamin Sesko was once a priority forward target but three key factors ended talks, leaving other Premier League clubs to battle for his signature.

Arsenal have made a major alteration to the players’ tunnel at the Emirates Stadium, reportedly in an attempt to intimidate opposition players.

Mikel Arteta has given an update on Leandro Trossard, one of just two Arsenal players remaining absent with an injury ahead of the Premier League opener.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal are still actively looking at options for further potential incomings in the final weeks of the transfer window, adding that outgoings are needed too.

Arsenal are monitoring Ademola Lookman but focus remains on other targets, with agent activity driving speculation as his Inter Milan move stalls.

Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new contract with Arsenal, committing his future to the club. Find out the details here.

Arsenal are eyeing Rodrygo as a late-window target, with Arteta monitoring his situation at Real Madrid ahead of a possible loan or buy option.

Sporting withheld Gyökeres’ wages as punishment for missing training, while the striker gave up over £1.7m to force through a move to Arsenal.

Media react to Viktor Gyökeres’ home debut, praising his movement but noting a quiet display and limited service in the 3-2 defeat to Villarreal.

Arsenal injury updates: Havertz, Trossard, and Calafiori missed the Villarreal friendly but Arteta hopes all three will return for the final pre-season match.

Arsenal let Eberechi Eze’s £68m release clause expire, choosing to wait for a potential lower fee while considering outgoings before making an official move.

Erling Haaland has revived the debate around his ‘stay humble’ comment to Mikel Arteta, but only to admit that Arsenal’s response was “fair enough”.

Mikel Arteta gave a largely positive update on five of Arsenal’s six injured players on Thursday, with just over two weeks until the start of the new season.