Mikel Arteta explains why he dropped Bukayo Saka from Arsenal first team vs Tottenham

Arsenal have been told they must stump up £23million for Dani Ceballos if they wish to make the midfielder's loan move permanent this summer.

Arsenal and sign a new contract at Atletico Madrid. That will come as a huge blow to Mikel Arteta, who had made the Ghana international a top target.

Mikel Arteta is desperate to sign a player that would have the same impact Virgil van Dijk has had at Liverpool. Prior to the Dutchman's arrival at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp had struggles with his back four.

Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has named three players the club should sign in the summer as Mikel Arteta looks to rebuild his squad. Campbell has identified the midfield and the defence as the problem areas and believes Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey and Juventus ace Adrien Rabiot would be excellent signings.

Mikel Arteta's stuttering Arsenal side welcome champions Liverpool to the Emirates on Wednesday night.

Mesut Ozil has seemingly taken a swipe at Mikel Arteta by declaring that he is “ready” to play for Arsenal against Liverpool.The Germany international has not kicked a ball since Project Restart got underway with the club claiming he has a back injury.Rumours continue to suggest that the £350,000-a-week Ozil and Arteta do not see eye to eye and he has often been left out this season.But after Arteta confirmed that Ozil would again be missing for the visit of the newly-crowned champions to the Emirates, the player took to social media to respond.The 31-year-old posted on his Twitter page on Tuesday night a photo of himself in training captioned 'I AM READY.'When asked about Ozil in his pre-match press conference, Arteta said: "With Mesut the

Arsenal are preparing for multiple ins and outs during the next transfer window, regardless of how their pursuit of European football pans out.

Arsenal youngster Ainsley Maitland-Niles has reportedly decided he needs to leave the club to get regular first-team football. The 22-year-old has come through the Gunners' academy and is nearing 100 appearances for the club under four separate managers.He has featured 28 teams in all competitions for the first team this season, mainly filling in as a right-back rather than in his favoured central midfield role.

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal need to make a big statement signing of the ilk of Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool in order to compete at the top end of the table.

Mikel Arteta insists players are still desperate to play for Arsenal - despite the club’s plunge out of the top six.

Mesut Ozil joined in Arsenal training on Tuesday despite doubts he will feature in the squad for the trip to Liverpool.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles is reportedly facing up to the fact he may have to leave Arsenal to fulfil his ambitions.

Arsenal’s defeat to Tottenham in the North London Derby offered a wake-up call to manager Mikel Arteta, with concerns at both ends of the field as his team failed to get the better of a Spurs side which has looked so underwhelming of late.

Paul Merson has slammed Arsenal insisting the combination of Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger couldn't help the Gunners if their defenders can't do the basics right.

Mikel Arteta could wield the axe on three players ahead of their remaining fixtures in the Premier League. Arsenal lost to Tottenham in the north London derby on Sunday in what could turn out to be a crucial three points missed out.

Mesut Ozil’s future at Arsenal remains in major doubt after he was again overlooked in Sunday’s loss to Tottenham.

Manchester City flop John Stones would be a good signing for Arsenal to help them improve defensively, according to Jamie Redknapp. The out-of-favour England defender is currently Pep Guardiola 's fifth choice centre-back at the Etihad and often sits out matches.

There has been a significant improvement at Arsenal over the last couple of weeks.

Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday with both Spurs goals preventable.Sead Kolasinac’s wayward pass to David Luiz allowed Son Heung-min to pounce before poor set-piece tactics saw Toby Alderweireld nod home a corner.And Redknapp believes it’s just the way the Gunners are currently with defensive errors a common occurrence for Mikel Arteta’s side.Speaking on Sky Sports, Redknapp said: “It was a performance from a team [Spurs] that was struggling with confidence. They just looked better.“Arsenal had most of the ball, Spurs played on the counter but Arsenal’s back three will always give you a chance, it’s a fact.“They are defending better but they can’t help it.

Mikel Arteta hinted at fresh problems with Mesut Ozil after the German was dropped from the Arsenal squad for the north London derby.

Jose Mourinho proved Tottenham are still top dogs in North London to send Arsenal packing with their tails between their legs.