Mikel Arteta has responded to Wayne Rooney’s praise of Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres, saying it’s refreshing to see the new signing judged on his overall contribution to the team rather than just the numbers of goals he’s scored.

Mikel Arteta is confident that Bukayo Saka will sign a new contract to extend his stay at Arsenal and backed him to “leave a legacy” at his boyhood club.

Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo, though they face competition from Chelsea and Barcelona.

Mikel Arteta says he is confident Bukayo Saka will sign a new Arsenal contract, praising the winger's strong connection with the club. He highlighted Saka's growing influence, leadership role and potential long-term legacy as talks continue positively.

Mikel Arteta says he has "confidence" Bukayo Saka will sign a new contract at Arsenal and believes the winger is going to leave a "legacy" at the club. The 24-year-old has become one of Arteta's go-to players and scored 76 goals and registered 71 assists in 277 appearances.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has given the 'green light' to the signing of Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, according to

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta does not want Myles Lewis-Skelly to leave in the January transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Arsenal's success this season has been built upon their rock-solid defence and Mikel Arteta will be hoping the Sir Alex Ferguson's theory and an ex-Manchester United player can lead them to the title