Back in the summer of 2023, there was interest from Saudi Arabia in Gabriel, and rumours claimed that he was ready to go there as well. Charles Watts has now revealed that Arteta dropped Gabriel then for this reason – even though he publicly claimed at the time that it was due to tactics.

Arsenal are reportedly set to have a £300 million transfer budget this summer, presenting Mikel Arteta with a golden opportunity to strengthen his squad and address the areas that have hindered their title ambitions.

Two Arsenal stars could leave the Emirates this summer if Mikel Arteta finally signs one of his top transfer targets, according to reports. It’s been an underwhelming season for Arsenal so far, with the club set to finish runner-up in the Premier League title race for the third consecutive year.