
Mikel Arteta views Declan Rice as future Arsenal captain despite Man City interest
Daily MailDeclan Rice is viewed as a future Arsenal captain by Mikel Arteta as the head coach tries to fight off Manchester City’s expected advances for the West Ham midfielder. The Hammers believe an offer from City for Rice is imminent after the Treble winners’ out of contract captain Ilkay Gundogan decided to join Barcelona this summer. Declan Rice is viewed as a future captain of Arsenal by Gunners manager Mikel Arteta Mikel Arteta's side have already seen two bids rejected this summer for the West Ham captain West Ham are anticipating Man City will make an offer for Rice after Pep Guardiola's side saw captain Ilkay Gundogan leave the club after helping them secure a famous Treble Arsenal will return with a third offer closer to West Ham’s demands. There is a belief Rice would immediately form part of the leadership group at Arsenal In the immediate future, Rice would likely become part of the club’s leadership group which currently consists of Granit Xhaka, Gabriel Jesus and Odegaard.
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Mikel Arteta ‘disappointed’ by Arsenal’s failure to sign a new striker
The Hindu
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal transfer business has left him 'disappointed' after they failed to sign £60m Ollie Watkins - and ex-Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata went to Galatasaray
Daily Mail
UCL 2024-25: Hungry Rice showing more attacking bite, says Arteta
The Hindu
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta makes Premier League title race prediction: ‘It is going to be a long, long run’
The Independent
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal may need to spend on January transfers: ‘We have to be open for that possibility’
The Independent
Arsenal 'still keen on raiding Premier League rivals for star striker' in shock move - as Mikel Arteta looks to boost forward options ahead of title run-in
Daily Mail
Arteta wants Arsenal to hammer away in Premier League title race
The Hindu
Five years of Mik: Looking back on Arsenal's stunning transformation on Mikel Arteta's Emirates anniversary - from stuttering mediocrity to tussling for the title
Daily Mail
League Cup can fuel Arsenal’s belief to win Premier League: Arteta
The Hindu
Arsenal's Declan Rice a doubt for London derby against Chelsea: Mikel Arteta
India Today
Arsenal's Champions League hopes hinge on Odegaard's return
Associated Press
Arsenal stunned by Edu exit: Bold quote from sporting director just two months ago resurfaces - and shows just how surprising his exit is
Daily Mail
Arsenal legend Ian Wright reveals the one player Mikel Arteta needs to 'take a chance on' to bring 'something different' to the Gunners attack
Daily Mail
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will have ‘unbelievable energy’ against Tottenham
The Independent
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signs new 3-year contract to 2027
China Daily
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signs new 3-year contract to 2027
China Daily
Mikel Arteta signs new Arsenal contract and vows to ‘do much more’
The Independent
Mikel Arteta secures HUGE Arsenal pay-rise with new salary close to Pep Guardiola's after he signs new three-year contract - just 12 months before his current deal expires
Daily Mail
Mikel Arteta has given Arsenal players hunger for title again – Theo Walcott
The Independent
Arsenal target cut-price Raheem Sterling deal but late move rests on one condition
The Independent
Arsenal midfielder and former Hammers star Declan Rice donates £5,000 to GoFundMe campaign for 14-year-old West Ham goalkeeper fighting cancer
Daily Mail
Arsenal sign Euro 2024 winner Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad
Hindustan Times
Mikel Arteta provides update on Arsenal contract situation
The Independent
Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves
Daily Mail
Mikel Arteta's patience is paying off after Kai Havertz and David Raya played pivotal roles for Arsenal in season-opening win over Wolves
Daily Mail
Arsenal have first Mikel Merino offer rejected as Real Sociedad hold firm
The Independent
Arsenal transfer rumours: Eddie Nketiah fee set, Mikel Merino latest and more
The Independent
The Mikel Arteta quirk that defines Arsenal’s transfer plans
The Independent
Arsenal transfer news and rumours: Mikel Merino, Riccardo Calafiori and more
The Independent
Arsenal take bolstered squad for their pre-season tour of the United States... but Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya will not join the Gunners after the Euro 2024 final
Daily Mail
West Ham chief Tim Steidten promises a 'busy summer' for the Hammers in the transfer window - as he insists new boss Julen Lopetegui will not have to sell to comply with PSR rules
Daily Mail
Paul Merson names the one player who would take Arsenal to 'another level' if they sign him... as Mikel Arteta looks to build dynasty at the Emirates
Daily Mail
Mikel Arteta hopes West Ham boss David Moyes can 'help us achieve our dream' by handing Arsenal a first Premier League title in 20 years with an upset at Man City
Daily Mail
Keir Starmer claims he helped Arsenal sign Declan Rice
The Independent
Declan Rice snubbed Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in favour of Arsenal. Here’s why
Hindustan Times
Arsenal and Man City 'set to fight for the signing of £100m-rated Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes' - as the Magpies face losing key players this summer to comply with financial rules
Daily Mail
Arsenal identify THREE positions to strengthen in the summer in wake of Champions League exit, with significant funds to be made available for transfers
Daily Mail
Declan Rice, Man City and the £105m transfer that could decide the title race
The Independent
Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to embrace massive moment against Guardiola’s Manchester City
The Hindu
Mikel Arteta humbled by manager award ‘honour’ after Arsenal hit top form
The IndependentMikel Arteta says Arsenal ‘absolutely’ interested in signing Kylian Mbappe
The Independent
Arsenal has learnt lesson from last season’s title disappointment, says Arteta
The Hindu
Declan Rice returns to haunt West Ham as Arsenal powers to 6-0 win. Saka gains some redemption
Associated Press
Mikel Arteta provides update on Arsenal’s January transfer plans
The Independent
Mikel Arteta pinpoints Arsenal’s problems in costly defeat to West Ham
The Independent
Arsenal ‘really short’ on players as Mikel Arteta outlines January transfer plans
The Independent
Declan Rice is the face of a new Arsenal as Mikel Arteta learns Anfield lesson
The Independent
Midfielder Rice felt ‘nervous’ over record Arsenal transfer
The Hindu
Declan Rice: I felt the pressure of my £105m Arsenal price tag – but now I'm flying
The Telegraph
Why Declan Rice returns to West Ham as Arsenal’s ‘Van Dijk’ signing
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