Arsenal's Mikel Arteta challenges board to back him with summer signings

espn.comPublished: 5/19/2025

Summary

Under intense pressure due to finishing second in the Premier League, Arsenal's Mikel Arteta has made bold moves in the transfer market to bridge the gap with Manchester United, securing key signings like Martín Zubimendi and Nico Williams. With a focus on retaining star players whose contracts are near expiration, the club has appointed Andrea Berta as sporting director to steer toward even greater ambitions.