‘I cannot comment on any player who is not part of our group yet’published at 08:13 British Summer Time
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It’s not all one-way traffic though.
Fresh from tempting Noni Madueke to cross from west London, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has teased Gunners fans with an update on their never-ending striker search.
Despite the gossip mongers cheekily suggesting Manchester United could be submitting a bid for long-time target Viktor Gyokeres, Arteta gave his strongest hint yet that the former Coventry front man could soon be arriving at Emirates Stadium.
When asked about the Sweden striker, he said: “I cannot comment on any player who is not part of our group yet. When we have something concrete to offer in any case to any player we will do that.”
OK, it’s not exactly an update as such, but Mikel did put the onus on the word YET, which feels pretty significant.
Stick with us for more quotes from the Arsenal manager…