Mikel Arteta says Lionel Messi would be welcome in the Premier League - even if it makes life harder for Arsenal. Manchester City and Manchester United have both been linked with an audacious swoop for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner, who wants out at Barcelona.
But Arteta claims he has no problem with the Argentina superstar signing for a rival because it would just raise everyone’s game.Arsenal boss Arteta said: "It doesn't matter.
It's good for football if he comes. We'll have to find a way [to stop him]. If it's not here, we might find him in the Champions League, you never know."You want the best players in your league and for me that's the best thing, to have the most competitive league in the world.
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