Mikel Arteta makes Arsenal transfer admission as ‘target’ backed for ‘January offers’

Arsenal are now preparing for their latest Premier League test after taking care of business in the Carabao Cup. The Gunners narrowly defeated Brentord in the third round of the Carabao Cup, and they can now turn attention back to the Premier League, making the trip to the South Coast to take on AFC Bournemouth this weekend.

Mikel Arteta’s men will be clear favourites for that one, but they know they will need to keep their guard up to avoid being on the wrong end of a surprise result. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Emirates Stadium.

Havertz confidence

Arsenal are fully behind Kai Havertz despite criticism surrounding the new signing, according to Fabrizio Romano.

“Of course, it was not an easy beginning of the season for the player, but the message coming from the club and the coaching staff, those close to Mikel Arteta and those close to the board, is that they will protect Kai Havertz,” Romano told CaughtOffside.

“Arsenal were fantastic last season so for Havertz to adapt to new tactics, new methods and a new way of playing was not completely easy, but the club are absolutely confident and trust him. They paid big money because they believe that he’s an important player with skill and good potential to show in the future. Of course, as I mentioned, not an easy August or September for Kai Havertz but the Gunners will keep going with him. No drama, no panic and they are prepared to fight together.”

Neto interest likely

Paul Merson believes a player who was linked with Arsenal during the summer is about to attract interest from big clubs.

Speaking to SportsKeeda, Merson said: “Pedro Neto is starting to produce the end product that once eluded him – some of the biggest teams in world football are going to be queuing up for him next year,” he told Sportskeeda. “If he keeps playing like this, he might even get a few offers to leave Wolves in January – he’s destined for big things.”