Mikel Arteta reacts as Oleksandr Zinchenko secures move from Man City to Arsenal

Charlie Nicholas called for Celtic to lead the race to land defender Pablo Mari from Arsenal and the pundit could have got half his wish. The wheels are in motion for Spanish centre-back to find a new club this summer after Mikel Arteta opened the exit door.

Arsenal can finally breach the top four as a result.Mikel Arteta has not had the best time in the Premier League, with finishes of eighth, eighth and fifth - the last campaign perhaps being the most disappointing having been in the top four for much of the season until the final few weeks where they relinquished their spot to rivals Tottenham. Nevertheless, that has not stopped the Gunners coach from believing in his project and, together with sporting director Edu Gaspar, has overseen a summer splurge in the transfer window. Gabriel Jesus, Marquinhos, Matt Turner, Fabio Vieira and Oleksandr Zinchenko, as well as the return of William Saliba, have given Arsenal fans reason to be optimistic.READ MORE: Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko backed to quickly settle at 'institution' Arsenal However, they have not impressed Roy Keane - who believes that the same old issues are present and that the upcoming season.

Juventus nightmare by signing for French club Nice on a free transfer.The Welsh midfielder terminated his contract with the Old Lady despite still having a year left on his contract in Turin. And after spending last season on loan at Rangers, the ex-Arsenal star has decided it’s time for a new challenge.Ramey is said to have attracted interest from MLS side Charlotte FC, who were keen to make the Welshman their highest paid star.

Mikel Arteta has already been told that 18-year-old midfielder Charlie Patino is the 'best kid I've ever seen' as the youngster continues to star for Arsenal in training.Arsenal's academy continues to impress, with Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe following in the footsteps of Cesc Fabregas, Jack Wilshere and Serge Gnabry. In fact, Patino is one of nine players in Arteta's first team squad that came from the academy, as the Spaniard continues to opt for a youthful approach.But although he may not be quite ready just yet, Arteta has already been told that he has a serious star on his hands.

Arsenal are gunning for Chelsea flop Timo Werner this summer as manager Mikel Arteta widens his striker search. The departure of Alexandre Lacazette and Folarin Balogun's impending loan move to Reims will mean the Gunners are left with just two senior striking options.

Manchester City for Arsenal over the summer, and the Brazilian has been quick to show City exactly what they're missing. It took just 13 minutes for Jesus to put his name on the scoresheet as he tapped in from close range.

Arsenal fans are convinced the glory days are returning to the Emirates after Martin Odegaard was confirmed as the new Gunners captain. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of his captaincy by Mikel Arteta - shortly before the Gabonese international was sold to Barcelona.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been slammed for “bullying” Manchester United into leaving the club this summer.The Red Devils ace handed in a transfer request last month but has been unable to secure a move away from Old Trafford. With the new Premier League season set to get underway next weekend, the Portuguese superstar’s future is still very much up in the air.United reportedly failed to convince Ronaldo to withdraw his transfer request this week, with The Times claiming crunch showdown talks with the club and agent Jorge Mendes failed to convince the 37-year-old to stay.

Arsenal fans have been left in hysterics after the club released a clip from Amazon Prime's All or Nothing documentary. It showed Mikel Arteta giving a rousing speech to his players after a dreadful start to the season where the Gunners had lost three out of three, including defeats to Chelsea and Manchester City. As the Spaniard poured his heart out, the camera panned to some incredible reactions.

Manchester City defender John Stones has sent a belated farewell message to Oleksandr Zinchenko after the Ukrainian left-back completed his transfer to Arsenal last week.

Arsenal despite failing to make a competitive appearance for the club since his 2019 arrival.The central defender, now 21, joined the club from Saint-Etienne where he returned on loan before spells with Nice and Marseille - before finally impressing Mikel Arteta.With the Spaniard insisting that the France international is now ready to compete in the Premier League with two years left on his current deal - agent Djibril Niang has travelled to London.READ MORE: Aaron Ramsdale calls Oleksandr Zinchenko 'Zinky Winky' during new Arsenal star's initiation songPosting an Instagram story of the menu at the Nobu Hotel in London, Gunners fans may well get excited about the prospect of Saliba staying in the first-team on a long term basis.Journalist Freddie Paxton recently reported that Saliba had agreed a new deal with the club after positive talks ahead of the US tour - in which he has impressed his manager.Saliba played the full fixture as Arsenal demolished London rivals Chelsea in Florida Cup on Saturday evening (July 23) - with Gabriel Jesus also starring.

Mikel Arteta wanted Jurgen Klopp's right-hand man Pep Lijnders to join him at Arsenal when he replaced Unai Emery as manager back in 2019.Lijnders, who has been Liverpool's assistant manager since 2014 (save for the four month period in 2018 where he left to manage Dutch side NEC), revealed in his new book 'Intensity' that Arteta - who was Pep Guardiola's assistant for four years at Manchester City - approached him after noticing how much of an impact Lijnders had on Klopp's team."Mikel Arteta had asked me to be his assistant manager when he was preparing for his new step into management," Lijnders wrote.READ MORE: Arsenal chief Edu hints Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil were "killing" Gunners"We were together years earlier on the Pro Licence course, [though] his request came out of nothing. Mikel had said he felt: 'There was just a difference playing Liverpool before and after you came in'."This was the biggest compliment I ever got from somebody, I think, but I politely said no to him."The Dutchman admitted he was tempted by the "crazy" thought of both Guardiola and Klopp's assistants joining forces, but with Liverpool weeks away from sealing their first ever Premier League title at the time, leaving wasn't an option.Would Arsenal be a top four team if Pep Lijnders had become Mikel Arteta's assistant? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.The task facing Arteta at Arsenal isn't too dissimilar to the one Klopp and Lijnders faced back at Anfield back in 2015.

Arsenal - three years after joining the club. The French defender, 21, joined the Gunners from Saint-Etienne for £27million in the summer of 2019.

Arsenal signing Oleksandr Zinchenko's initiation song. Zinchenko joined the Gunners from Manchester City on a four-year deal for a reported fee of £30million earlier this week.

Thomas Tuchel has made a brutal admission in a rant after his side let four in to Arsenal in a preseason friendly.Chelsea played London rivals Arsenal in the Blues' final game of their preseason tour which capped off an underwhelming three games. Mikel Arteta's side were 2-0 up at halftime thanks to goals from new boy Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard with the Gunners doubling their lea thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Albert Sambi Lokonga in the second half as the North London side ran rampant in front of just under 64,000 fans in Orlando.

Arsenal fans have been left salivating over the prospect of Gabriel Jesus starring in the Premier League after his outrageous chip kick-started a 4-0 win over Chelsea. The Blues fielded a near full strength line-up that included the likes of Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount, Reece James and Edouard Mendy as Thomas Tuchel looked to beat their London rivals in the Florida Cup on Saturday evening (July 23).Mikel Arteta also opted to play his best available XI with Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard in behind new star signing Gabriel Jesus - who didn't need long to make a mark.

Brighton defender Marc Cucurella has already mapped out his dream transfer amid interest from Manchester City this summer. Cucurella has been earmarked as a target for Pep Guardiola and the Premier League champions have already seen one bid for his services knocked back.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has described Oleksandr Zinchenko as "an exceptional footballer" as the Ukrainian's transfer from Manchester City nears completion.

Arsenal fans might be excited about the upcoming All or Nothing documentary but it seems Piers Morgan isn't one of them.The divisive former Good Morning Britain presenter said he thinks it'll be "a train-wreck" after watching the show's second trailer, which was released by Amazon on Tuesday.In the short clip, manager Mikel Arteta is seen barking orders at his players, attempting to inspire them with motivational speeches and informing them of the decision to strip Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the captaincy, among other things.READ MORE: Arsenal stars seen in training ground 'scrap' as All or Nothing trailer is releasedAn unimpressed Morgan tweeted in response: "This is going to be a train-wreck. Arteta ranting away like he’s Pep when he’s achieved nothing as a manager.

Arsenal players can be seen locking horns in the Arsenal All or Northing trailer - which was released on Tuesday afternoon.A short clip, halfway through the trailer, shows Bernt Leno, Alexandre Lacazette, Gabriel Paulista, and Gabriel Martinelli all involved in what appears to be a small brawl. It's unclear as to who is at the centre, and to what role each individual plays.

Arsenal have reportedly finalised a deal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City.The Gunners reached an agreement to sign the versatile midfielder and defender from City last week for a guaranteed £30million fee plus £2m in add-ons. And the north London club have now also agreed personal terms with the Ukrainian.That means the move is all set for completion, according to transfer guru David Ornstein.