‘Very close’: Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal forward is on the verge of signing new deal

‘Very close’: Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal forward is on the verge of signing new deal – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that the club are close to committing Folarin Balogun to a new long-term contract. The 19-year-old is one of the Gunners’ highly-rated graduates, but he appeared that he could […]

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Arteta calls on ‘big players’ to step up for Arsenal on Thursday

Mikel Arteta is well aware results are how he will be judged at Arsenal and called on the “big players” at the club to step up in Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final second leg at Slavia Prague. Leicester and Rangers have already been knocked out of the competition by the Czech outfit this season and Tomas […]

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Arteta reveals Arsenal are ‘very close’ to Balogun deal

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Arsenal are “very close” to securing a deal to extend Folarin Balogun’s stay at the Emirates Stadium. After signing his first professional contract in February 2019, Balogun broke into the Arsenal first team this season by making five appearances in the Europa League and League Cup. Balogun has represented England […]

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Ancelotti cited as pundit issues sack warning for Arteta at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta “could be out of a job” at Arsenal unless he ends the season well, according to former Premier League striker Darren Bent. The Spaniard replaced Unai Emery at the Emirates Stadium in December 2019, winning the FA Cup in his first season at the helm after finishing eighth in the league. This campaign […]

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Arteta requests patience for young Arsenal star Martinelli

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has requested patience on behalf of young winger Gabriel Martinelli. The 19-year-old has had a frustrating season so far after making just eight Premier League appearances. He began the campaign with a serious knee injury which ruled him out until December. FEATURE: Social media boycott will only work if a week […]

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Mikel Arteta provides fitness update on four Arsenal players

Mikel Arteta provides fitness update on four Arsenal players – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided a fitness update on four first-team stars following the club’s 3-0 Premier League win at Sheffield United on Sunday evening. The Gunners ended a four-match winless streak across all competitions with a comfortable triumph over the […]

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Arsenal players ‘upset’ with Arteta as they back Partey

Mikel Arteta has seemingly lost the support of members of his Arsenal squad amid the club’s recent poor form. Arsenal have won just one of their last five games after some excellent post-Christmas results suggested they could turn their season around. The Gunners are 11th in the Premier League table and travel to the Czech […]

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Arteta claims ‘balance’ keeping Martinelli out of Arsenal team

Mikel Arteta insists Gabriel Martinelli has a “bright future” at Arsenal despite a lack of first-team opportunities this season. The 19-year-old forward joined the Gunners from Ituano in the summer of 2019, but has had injury issues and made only 13 appearances this campaign, with his last start coming against Manchester United in January. MAILBOX: […]

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‘Shaken’ Leipzig put €40m star on ‘out list’ as Arsenal circle

RB Leipzig have put Christopher Nkunku on their “out list” as Arsenal are linked with a move for the midfielder, according to Sport BILD reporter Christian Falk. The former France under-21 international has been on the Gunners’ radar since he was on Paris Saint-Germain’s books, with Nkunku leaving the French side for Leipzig in 2019. […]

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Arteta ‘positive’ Aubameyang won’t become new Ozil at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta does not think Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will become another Mesut Ozil and says the striker is “totally” committed to the club. Aubameyang signed a hefty new three-year contract last summer but has failed to deliver this season and found himself in and out of Arteta’s team in recent weeks, while also being […]

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