Arsenal 'left Southampton frustrated' over transfer talks for Ainsley Maitland-Niles

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been impressed with Nicolas Pepe's recent form but he believes the forward "still has a lot of room to improve" and he is hopeful that he can reach "the next level very soon." Pepe joined the Gunners in 2019 for a club record £72m fee but struggled in his first season, netting eight goals and providing 10 assists in 42 appearances in all competitions.However, he has started to find some form in recent weeks, scoring twice in his last four Premier League starts, and he is aiming to continue that when Arsenal host Leeds United on Sunday.Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Arteta was asked about Pepe and what more fans can expect to see from him and the Spaniard replied: "Again, that he can maintain that

Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun could find himself at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war this summer.The 19-year-old is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, with his current Gunners contract due to expire on June 30.It is believed Arsenal are still hopeful of tying their academy starlet down to an extension in north London as he is seen as one of their biggest prospects for the future.However, amid a lack of senior opportunities under Mikel Arteta this season he could be tempted to move elsewhere in search of more regular first-team football.And according to the Mirror, Bayer Leverkusen are one of three clubs interested in offering Balogun a lucrative deal when his contract expires.The German club are reportedly set to go

Mikel Arteta has fears over.The Gunners take on Leeds on Sunday who come in on the back of a solid 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.Marcelo Bielsa's side have entertained Premier League fans this season with their free-flowing and free-scoring football. But it's one player in particular who's getting Arteta hot under the collar.

Arsenal this season because he didn’t have a sufficient pre-season, says Mikel Arteta.Partey, who joined the Gunners in a £45million switch from Atletico Madrid back in October, is facing another spell on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring problem in last week’s 1-0 defeat away at Aston Villa.The Ghanaian midfielder has struggled for fitness throughout his debut campaign in north London, meaning he has only made 11 Premier League appearances since completing his move from Atletico.And after sustaining another injury at Villa Park, he could miss crucial upcoming fixtures against Benfica and Manchester City.Partey's woes come as a surprise given he only spent a total of 29 days out injured during his five-year spell at Atletico.Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has become the latest person within football to speak out against threats he has received on social media.

Arsenal training next week.The Gunners favourite has been sidelined with a muscle issue in recent weeks and has missed his side's last five games.Tierney sustained an injury to his lower right leg and fans have been eager for an update on his condition.Arsenal have now announced he is recovering well and is expected to rejoin Mikel Arteta's squad over the next seven days.A statement on their official website said: "Kieran is recovering well from a strain to the right lower leg and is aiming to integrate back into training next week."But while Sunday's Premier League clash with Leeds United will come too soon for Tierney, keeper Bernd Leno and defender David Luiz are set to return to the fold after serving one-match suspensions.Midfielder

Premier League stars in order to create his ‘Ultimate Teammate’.The Arsenal star is enjoying a brilliant season under Mikel Arteta, after establishing himself as a regular for the first-team.In an interview with the Premier League’s official YouTube channel, Saka was asked to build the perfect FIFA player, using attributes from a variety of players.Asked about pace, Saka selected Arsenal teammate Gabriel Martinelli, saying: “Just watch him play and press, the way he goes, he doesn’t stop.“He’s not only just fast, he can also run a long distance at that same speed and just get faster.“You look at his Chelsea goal [last season] - he didn’t slow down or get tired. It’s not just his pace it’s his engine as well.

With just months remaining on his deal at the club, Folarin Balogun looks set to become the latest Arsenal player to leave for free at the end of his contract.

William Saliba has upset the Arsenal apple cart this week by speaking out about Mikel Arteta in the press and revealing his displeasure at being sent on loan.

Arsenal are confident that Thomas Partey's latest injury problem is not a serious one and he should be fit to face Leeds United at the weekend.

Mikel Arteta explained William Saliba is part of a "big project" and is one for the future at Arsenal, after the defender criticised the Spaniard's decision to loan him out.

Arsenal defender William Saliba has outlined his frustrations with manager Mikel Arteta, saying the Spaniard "judged me on two-and-a-half matches".

Mikel Arteta over his lack of game time at the Emirates.The 19-year-old centre-back joined Nice on loan for the rest of the season earlier this month, after failing to make a single senior appearance for the Gunners.Saliba has been ever-present for the Ligue 1 side since his switch, and was named the club's player of the month for January.And after last week speaking of his surprise over his lack of action at Arsenal, the defender has now claimed that Arteta didn't give him enough of a chance to impress. "He judged me on 2.5 matches," Saliba told RMC , cited by Get French Football News.

Peter Crouch has criticised Arsenal’s decision to sell Emiliano Martinez to Aston Villa, suggesting it is becoming ‘even more confusing’ as the season goes on.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is facing the prospect of another summer rebuild as his side continue to struggle in the Premier League.The Gunners have been stuck in mid-table since the start of the season and appear unlikely to launch a challenge for the top four.Another season without money from the Champions League could force a big summer sale if Arteta wants to improve his squad.And a number of first teamers are in the frame to leave the Emirates as the rookie boss continues to try and build a team in his image.Daily Star Sport have taken a look at eight players Arteta must sell this summer if the Gunners really want to kick on to the next level.

on this link here."[Red cards] cost us that game [against Wolves] - today other big decisions.

Emiliano Martinez hit back at Alexandre Lacazette after the Arsenal striker vented his frustration following Arsenal's defeat to Aston Villa.

Mikel Arteta's side were beaten by a goal from Ollie Watkins just two minutes into Saturday's Premier League clash.And following the defeat, Lacazette was the latest Gunners to player to air his grievance over a crucial refereeing call.The striker was sent a clip on Twitter showing former Arsenal keeper Martinez appearing to drag him down - but instead of a penalty, a foul was given against the striker.Lacazette replied by tweeting 'Another one' - after Gunners players vented following controversial decisions during their defeat to Wolves in midweek.Martinez responded to his former team-mate by tweeting 'You were pushing me first bro' and a clenched fist emoji.Arsenal fans weren't impressed by the post from the goalkeeper, who left the

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was left to rue refereeing decisions as his side fell to a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa.Ollie Watkins scored the only goal of the game after just two minutes as the Gunners suffered a second consecutive Premier League defeat.It leaves them rooted in mid-table on 31 points and facing a mammoth task to qualify for next season's Champions League.Arteta admitted after the game that the Villans were better in both boxes, but he was upset by more poor officiating.Arsenal have been on the sharp end of some questionable decisions in recent weeks and Arteta has seemingly had enough.Speaking after the game, he said: “I’m extremely disappointed to lose and the way we lost it.

Mikel Arteta's decision to let William Saliba join Nice on loan has already come back to haunt the Arsenal manager.The French centre-half joined the Gunners from Saint-Etienne in 2019 for a fee of around £29million.He was touted as one of France's top prospects and had been expected to challenge for a first team place in north London.But Saliba has found opportunities limited at the Emirates under old boss Unai Emery and 2020 appointment Arteta.His lack of game time brought about a loan spell to Nice last month where Saliba has hit the ground running straight away. The youngster has made six appearances for his new club since the switch and was named Nice's Player of the Month for January.

Arsenal loanee netting just minutes into his Magpies debut.The Gunners academy graduate joined Newcastle on loan for the rest of the season on deadline day, having failed to break into Mikel Arteta's starting XI.Willock makes the move to Tyneside hoping to convince the Arsenal manager he is ready for an extended run in the Premier League next term.On the decision to allow him to move to their top-flight rivals, Arteta said: “Now we have less competitions and I thought he was going to have less time and I thought maybe the best thing was to give him another 14, 15, 16 games in the Premier League to have 30 to 32 games in one season.“For his age and what he’s done in the last few years, that will be a really positive thing.“He can completely