Mikel Arteta explains 'massive opportunity' after Arsenal transfer confirmed

Gunners are reshaping their squad in preparation for Premier League title defence

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal players 'fuming' after Real Betis preseason defeat  ESPN

Arsenal are reportedly preparing a bid for Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa as the £60m-rated defender remains a target, while Gabriel Martinelli is said to have ruled out a switch to the Saudi Pro League

Aug 6 : Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his players were fuming after losing 3-1 to Real Betis in Dublin on Wednesday, though the Spaniard was pleased with their reaction to the pre-season defeat.Betis punished a series of defensive errors to score three times in the first half through Rodrigo Riquelme, Nelson Deossa

​Arteta’s ‘dynasty’ dream collides with Arsenal’s harsh reality

Transfer Wednesday 5 August 2026 22:33, UK

The Brazilian is the king of midfield ‘duels’ – one of Mikel Arteta’s favourite buzzwords – but also brings his range of passing to increase the competition for places at the Premier League champions