Mikel Arteta has spoken to the media forward of Arsenal’s assembly with Brighton on Saturday night.
The Gunners are sitting fairly on the prime of the Premier League standings and saved their efficiency stage excessive with a formidable 3-1 thumping of West Ham to have fun their return to home motion after the World Cup break.
Here is the highlights from Arteta’s pre-match press convention.
Shakhtar have confirmed talks with Arsenal over Mudryk, so what is going on on?
“I can’t speak about gamers that aren’t Arsenal.”
How essential is it to tie Saliba all the way down to a brand new contract?
“We’ve got a number of of those who we’re prepared to increase the contract. Willy is one in all them. I believe he’s proven within the months that he’s been with us the standard and the persona he has to play on the stage that we wish. We are attempting to try this as a result of we all know he is usually a actually essential a part of our plans.”
Are talks progressing effectively?
“I hope so. That’s extra to Edu and the board to be discussing with him. What I do know is that the participant is actually joyful, the participant desires to be right here and that’s the principle factor.”
What is the newest?
“Every part is sweet to date other than the gamers that we had out. All people has been coaching effectively.”
Is Takehiro Tomiyasu again?
“Yeah he’s getting nearer and nearer. He’s been coaching with us so he’s out there.”
How a lot nearer is Emile Smith Rowe?
“Very a lot. He’s made large steps within the final week or so. He took half in some coaching periods recently and appeared good. We’re actually eager to have him again quickly.”