Mikel Arteta Says Exit-Linked Arsenal Star Was 'Forbidden' From Leaving

Mikel Arteta says exit-linked Arsenal star was 'forbidden' from leaving

Mikel Arteta is not surprised to see one of his players shine this season (Picture: Getty Images) Leandro Trossard was heavily linked with an Arsenal exit over the summer but Mikel Arteta says it was never going to happen as he was ‘forbidden’ from leaving. The Belgian was touted as a possible signing for clubs including Bayern Munich and Besiktas over the always-hectic summer transfer window. Arsenal strengthened significantly in attacking area…

Leandro Trossard Arsenal future delights Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta has made it clear that any summer debate over Leandro Trossard’s future at Arsenal was shut down before it even started. Despite the noise around the Belgian forward in recent months, the manager insists there was “no chance” of him leaving the Emirates. Speaking after one of Trossard’s standout performances for the club, Arteta revealed just how important he considers the versatile attacker to be. Surrounded by this Arsenal squad, …

Arteta's Derby Reset: Title Push on Fire

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Mikel Arteta sees ‘more to come’ as Eberechi Eze prepares for first derby

Mikel Arteta says he cannot wait for Eberechi Eze to experience what promises to be a particularly spicy north London derby.If Tottenham had got their way in the summer Eze would be turning out for them at the Emirates Stadium this weekend.But Arsenal spectacularly hijacked the deal at the 11th hour, agreeing a £67.5million deal with Crystal Palace for the England forward.Now the Gunners can twist the knife again when their neighbours pop round …

Arteta is feeling the heat but north London derby offers chance to reset title push

Whatever doubts there are for Arsenal, at Tottenham they are far greater – and the similarity between these old rivals is stark Two goals for Harry Kane, another for Son Heung-min and, to compound Arsenal’s misery, Rob Holding sent off. Tottenham had won the derby and would go on to win their last two games of the season to take fourth place and the final Champions League qualification spot from Arsenal. It was the end of the 2021-22 campaign, a…