Arteta ready to break Arsenal’s budget for star striker to boost title ambitions

LONDON, May 17 — Mikel Arteta is willing to break Arsenal’s transfer budget in a bid to land a star striker to spearhead their Premier League title challenge next season. Arteta’s side have now gone five years without a trophy as they approach the end of a …

Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd have advantage in Osimhen race

Juventus have reportedly joined Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in the race for Victor Osimhen, but the English sides have a massive advantage. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Osimhen has a  €75 million (£64m…

Watch as MP's arsenal of guns gets confiscated by police in night time raid

Armed officers were sent to the Great Yarmouth MP's sprawling farm in the Cotswolds in March after Reform made allegations he made threats of violence towards party chairman Zia Yusef. In footage of the incident shared by the MP on X (Twitter), three …

Joining Arsenal or ‘big six’ makes no sense for likes of Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon

When Arsenal began to draw up their list of transfer targets for the summer, two players will have featured prominently in early discussions – Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak (right) and winger Anthony Gordon.

'That's why' - Arsenal legend reveals why Chelsea rising star George started in 1-0 v Man Utd

Arsenal legend and Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith has provided insight on the reason Enzo Maresca decided to start Tyrique George in Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Friday night. Smith, who finished as Arsenal's highest goal scorer …

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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal may have to break transfer budget in striker pursuit

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Mikel Arteta ready to break the bank for a top striker – even if it costs more than Arsenal’s transfer budget

MIKEL ARTETA hinted Arsenal could break  the bank for the right striker — comparing this summer  window to overspending on a lavish wedding. The Gunners need an elite No 9 and are eyeing up Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting Lisbon and …

Mikel Arteta offers key Arsenal transfer guarantee before crucial summer window

Mikel Arteta outlines Arsenal transfer budget plan as he predicts summer 'variables' in crucial window

“Then obviously in certain aspects, the club, the financial aspects, whether it’s the strategy or this or that, they have a bigger say than me because I don’t want to have an opinion on that. I would have probably a reference but not a strong opinion.