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Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta Amatriain (born 26 March 1982) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player. He is the manager of Premier League club Arsenal.

Arteta began his senior career at Barcelona in 1999, but limited playing time led to a loan move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2001. He then signed for Rangers, winning the Scottish Premier League and Scottish League Cup double in his debut season. After a brief return to hometown club Real Sociedad, Arteta joined Everton on loan in 2005; he later signed permanently. He signed for Arsenal in 2011, where he won two FA Cups and served as captain from 2014 until his retirement in 2016.

Arteta represented Spain through several youth levels, but never played for the senior national team. After retiring, he was appointed as an assistant coach to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. In 2019, he returned to Arsenal as head coach and won the FA Cup in his first year; his title was changed to manager in September 2020 to reflect his broader remit at the club.

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11 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal transfer news update: Mikel Arteta 'planning' to sell attacker amid Saudi Pro League interest
Arsenal have reportedly decided that they are willing to sell attacker Gabriel Martinelli this summer amid interest from sides in the Saudi Pro League. The Gunners look set for a summer of change on the pitch, with the likes of Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard both reinforcing the side's midfield ranks.
10 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal attacker reaches 'preliminary' Fenerbahce agreement as 'positive' transfer talks continue
Arsenal attacker Leandro Trossard has allegedly reached a 'preliminary agreement' on personal terms with Turkish giants Fenerbahce, whose move for the Belgian is progressing positively. The Gunners are believed to be on the verge of bolstering their offensive line with the acquisition of Chelsea's Noni Madueke, as a deal in excess of £50m has now reportedly been agreed between the two clubs.
10 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal reach 'agreement' for Noni Madueke deal as top one-percenter prepares for Chelsea exit
Arsenal have reportedly reached a full agreement to sign England winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea in a deal worth £50m. Having witnessed Nico Williams pen an unprecedented 10-year contract extension with Athletic Bilbao, the Gunners quickly made Madueke their primary wide target for the summer window.
10 July 2025
talksport.com
Arsenal complete third summer signing as Viktor Gyokeres talks stall
Arsenal have announced the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford.
9 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal's attacking reinforcements: What could Eze, Madueke bring to the Emirates Stadium?
Arsenal have established themselves as consistent Premier League challengers under Mikel Arteta in recent years, while they have also showcased their ability on the European stage by reaching the Champions League semi-finals before being eliminated by eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain last term.
9 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal
Arsenal have returned to their London Colney training base for pre-season testing ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, and 15-year-old Max Dowman was among the players to take part in senior practice on Wednesday. Despite his tender age, the 2009-born phenom has been on the cusp of the first team for some time, although he was unable to make his senior debut in the 2024-25 campaign.
9 July 2025
talksport.com
Arsenal open talks with Chelsea over shock of the transfer window so far
Arsenal have opened talks with Chelsea over signing winger Noni Madueke, talkSPORT understands.
8 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal bid for defender 'rejected' as Mikel Arteta at risk of missing out on summer target
Arsenal's talks with Valencia for defender Cristhian Mosquera have reportedly stalled following news of a rejected a bid. After a period of relative inactivity in June, the Gunners appear to be making significant progress on a number of transfers, with Martin Zubimendi's signing confirmed. Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres has seemingly chosen the Emirates as his preferred destination, though a deal has not yet been agreed with the Portuguese side.
8 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal
Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of former Manchester United and Argentina defender Gabriel Heinze to Mikel Arteta's coaching ranks. The 47-year-old has stepped into the void left by Carlos Cuesta - a man 18 years his junior - who departed to become head coach of Serie A side Parma earlier this summer.
8 July 2025
talksport.com
'I think they're worried' - Arsenal's interest in Viktor Gyokeres scrutinised
Troy Deeney has questioned Arsenal's interest in Viktor Gyokeres and claimed they are not convinced of his value.
8 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners could include 'promising defender' in Eberechi Eze part-exchange deal
Arsenal could include a 'promising defender' in a deal for Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze in a bid to drive the price tag down, according to a report. The Gunners are seemingly serious about bringing the England international to North London in the summer window and are said to be formulating a payment structure ahead of an official bid.
8 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal 'set asking price' for Leandro Trossard as attacker changes agent
Arsenal have reportedly placed a £17m price tag on attacker Leandro Trossard. The Gunners are looking to fight for the Premier League title once again in 2025-26 after three failed attempts under Mikel Arteta. The North London club are aiming to improve their forward ranks this summer, linked with the likes of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.
8 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Christian Norgaard is Arsenal's "space filler" as Mikel Arteta sent transfer warning
Christian Norgaard is more of a "space filler" than a "squad improver" for Arsenal, Charles Watts believes, as he expressed doubt over whether the Denmark international will help elevate the Gunners to the next level. On Tuesday morning, it was reported that Norgaard's transfer to the Emirates Stadium had been completed, and Gooners are now simply awaiting the official announcement, which should come before the end of the week.
8 July 2025
talksport.com
Arsenal complete third summer signing with announcement imminent
Arsenal have completed the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford, talkSPORT understands.
8 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Christian Norgaard to Arsenal 'complete' as Mikel Arteta receives £3m transfer boost
Christian Norgaard's move from Brentford to Arsenal is complete, and the Denmark international should be unveiled by the Gunners by the end of the week, according to a report. On Monday evening, it was reported that Norgaard's switch to the Emirates Stadium was to be finalised within 48 hours, as Mikel Arteta pick up a cut-price Jorginho successor.
8 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal face new Eberechi Eze transfer problem as 'payment structure' for Crystal Palace star revealed
Arsenal are reportedly formulating a payment structure for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze and are hopeful of signing the England international without having to make a significant sale. Separate from their pursuit of a new striker and new winger, Mikel Arteta's side are thought to have earmarked Eze as another target who could elevate their attacking game to the next level.
7 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Mikel Arteta under pressure? What signing Viktor Gyokeres could mean for ambitious Arsenal in Premier League challenge
After examining a number of targets including the likes of Benjamin Sesko in the striker market this summer, Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres to bolster their frontline. The former Coventry City man struck 45 times for Leoes across 41 matches during their Primeira Liga and Champions League campaigns last season, and he would bring a cutting edge to what has been - at times - a blunt Gunners attack.
6 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Martin Zubimendi signs for Arsenal: Why Gunners 'overpaid' for Real Sociedad midfielder and how Mikel Arteta could use him
Arsenal paid above Martin Zubimendi's release clause so that they could pay the transfer fee in instalments, a new report has claimed. The Gunners' summer spending has ramped up, with the club confirming the signing of Zubimendi on Sunday for a fee of £61m. Boss Mikel Arteta will be delighted to have lured the Spaniard away from La Liga, especially as he had previously rejected moves to sides such as Liverpool.
6 July 2025
talksport.com
Gyokeres leads new-look Arsenal line-up in potential £289m summer spending spree
Arsenal are wasting no time in their quest for a first Premier League title since 2004 in a summer overhaul which could reach nearly £300million.
6 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal and Cristiano Ronaldo help one another as Al-Nassr 'launch assault' for £70m Brazil star
Al-Nassr are supposedly planning to launch an 'assault' on Real Madrid's Rodrygo following a key Arsenal transfer decision. With every game the Brazilian does not start, his future is plunged into further doubt, and he was again only a second-half substitute in Saturday's 3-2 Club World Cup win over Borussia Dortmund.
6 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal could close Viktor Gyokeres signing 'today' as transfer fee for Sporting striker 'revealed'
Arsenal are allegedly set to complete a deal for Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres as early as Sunday, having settled on the Swede as their number one attacking target. Up until now, sporting director Andrea Berta has been keeping both lines of communication open with Gyokeres and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, but Mikel Arteta has apparently been growing restless.
6 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Martin Zubimendi Arsenal shirt number hints at possible exit as Gunners confirm £56.1m transfer
Arsenal have announced the signing of Spain international midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Madrid on a long-term contract. The 26-year-old has joined for a reported €65m (£56.1m) - slightly higher than his £51m release clause - and becomes the Gunners' second arrival of the summer window after goalkeeper and compatriot Kepa Arrizabalaga.
6 July 2025
talksport.com
Major Gyokeres to Arsenal update as striker will refuse to return for pre-season
Viktor Gyokeres is closing in on becoming an Arsenal player, talkSPORT understands.
5 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal transfer targets: Personal terms 'agreed' with forward as Mikel Arteta targets Premier League winger for summer revamp
Arsenal are reported to have agreed personal terms with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke ahead of potential approach to their Premier League rivals. The Gunners have been relatively quiet so far this transfer window, with backup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga their only confirmed signing. Many expect midfielder Martin Zubimendi to join the club, though fans are eager for offensive reinforcements given the team struggled in the final third last term.
5 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal set for Nico Williams battle and double reunion as two more pre-season friendlies confirmed
Arsenal have confirmed two summer pre-season friendlies to be held at the Emirates Stadium next month, including the next iteration of the annual Emirates Cup. Mikel Arteta's squad will soon reconvene at London Colney for the start of their preparatory period, seeking to make it fourth time lucky in the Premier League after three straight second-placed finishes.
5 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta 'sets deadline' for striker signing amid Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres uncertainty
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has supposedly given transfer chiefs a deadline of less than two weeks to bring a new big-name striker to the Emirates Stadium. Over one month since the first transfer window opened, the Gunners are no closer to addressing the most glaring issue in their squad, making an alarming lack of progress on the number nine front.
4 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Cristiano Ronaldo could play big role as Al-Nassr 'eye move' for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli
Al-Nassr are reportedly looking to sign a new winger in the summer transfer window, and they have earmarked Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli as one of their prime targets. The 24-year-old joined the Gunners back in the summer of 2019, and he has established himself as a key player under Mikel Arteta, netting 10 goals last season and a total of 51 across all competitions.
4 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Takehiro Tomiyasu shares touching Arsenal tribute as Gunners confirm defender's contract termination
Arsenal have confirmed that they have reached an agreement to terminate Takehiro Tomiyasu's contract by mutual consent. The Japan international made just one appearance in the 2024-25 season owing to a pair of serious knee injuries, the latter of which required an operation that he is not expected back from until 2026.
4 July 2025
talksport.com
Comedian jokes he spent whole day at Wimbledon convincing star to join Arsenal
Move over Andrea Berta, Jack Whitehall is ready to fill in as Arsenal's new sporting director.
4 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid: Why did Xabi Alonso greenlight Rodrygo's exit?
Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid appears increasingly uncertain. According to The Athletic, new head coach Xabi Alonso would not stand in the way of the Brazilian forward's departure this summer if a "suitable offer" arrives. Sources close to the Spanish club, speaking on condition of anonymity, have confirmed that Los Blancos are open to negotiating for Rodrygo.
4 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal
Former Argentina and Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze is reportedly on his way to Arsenal to join Mikel Arteta's coaching ranks. The Gunners have lost one of their key backroom figures since the season ended, as 29-year-old Carlos Cuesta departed to become head coach of Serie A side Parma. Cuesta - who is now the youngest manager in Europe's top five leagues - left the Emirates following a stellar five years of service, and there was initial uncertainty over whether Arsenal would directly hire a replacement.
4 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal striker pursuit update as Mikel Arteta 'close' to securing Kai Havertz replacement ahead of title charge
Arsenal have reportedly closed in on securing the services of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has been touted as a replacement for Kai Havertz. The Gunners were said to have held interest in bringing Aston Villa number nine Ollie Watkins to the Emirates in January 2025, but a move ultimately failed to materialise.
2 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Hugo Ekitike: Charles Watts addresses Arsenal transfer links with Eintracht Frankfurt striiker
Hugo Ekitike's playstyle shares similarities with Arsenal great Thierry Henry, but it would be a surprise to see him line up at the Emirates next season, Charles Watts has told Sports Mole. The former Paris Saint-Germain attacker is rumoured to be on the Gunners' radar as sporting director Andrea Berta considers various options for the number nine position in the 2025-26 season.
2 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea transfer news: Arsenal 'discussing' swoop for Noni Madueke, fee suggested for winger
Arsenal are reportedly contemplating whether to make a formal approach for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke. On Tuesday, the Gunners confirmed the latest in a growing line of additions from Stamford Bridge with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga signing in a £5m deal. However, it is known that Mikel Arteta is in the market for fresh faces for his attack after Arsenal fell short in the Premier League title race during 2024-25.
1 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Eberechi Eze Arsenal transfer approved as Mikel Arteta, Andrea Berta weigh up £68m decision
Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze would bring an "X-factor" to an Arsenal side who are crying out for a player of his ilk, but caution must be urged over a deal, Charles Watts has stressed. Over the weekend, it was claimed that the Gunners had been in talks with Eze's entourage and are now informed of the conditions for a deal for the £68m-rated England international.
1 July 2025
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal transfer news latest: Mikel Arteta learns Eberechi Eze 'price' as hopes of cut-price deal with Crystal Palace fade
Arsenal have reportedly been informed that they must pay Eberechi Eze's full release clause if they are to sign the Crystal Palace star. The Gunners will hope that the summer transfer window can be transformative and help push the club to the Premier League title next campaign. Mikel Arteta's side have finished second for three consecutive seasons, but the anticipated arrival of Martin Zubimendi could significantly improve the team's midfield.