While Arteta’s transfer strategy may seem like a gamble, it is one rooted in a clear vision for Arsenal’s future. By prioritising quality over quantity, tactical fit over marquee names, and long-term success over short-term gains, Arteta is laying the foundations for a sustainable return to the top of English and European football.

Mikel Arteta has had to endure a major attacking injury crisis this season after failing to sign a striker, a predicament the Arsenal boss was given fair warning about by a club icon

Gary Neville is ‘not sure’ Arsenal were fully supportive of Mikel Arteta ’s decision to sign Raheem Sterling. Arteta pushed Arsenal to bring Sterling to the Emirates Stadium after the England international was effectively banished from Chelsea by Enzo Maresca.

Mikel Arteta is said to have decided upon his third summer addition at the Emirates. It is no secret the Spaniard wants to bring in new players to help add a further competitive level of depth to his squad ahead of next season.