If Arteta does get tempted away, Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi has been described as a “dream” replacement in Arsenal ’s eyes, according to Italian outlet Tuttosport.

Mikel Arteta has taken charge of 200 Premier League games as Arsenal manager – but how does his Gunners record compare to their rivals since his appointment in December 2019? Arsenal has enjoyed success in cup competitions, beating Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final before winning the Community Shield in 2020 and 2023.

Mikel Arteta could fall into the firing line at Arsenal as one new arrival will prove crucial to his spell at the Emirates.

Arsenal arrived in the Netherlands ready to break out of a goal slump, and Mikel Arteta will be thrilled by his Gunners' 7-1 win over PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie.

Mikel Arteta has a huge influence at Arsenal, with the Gunners boss involved in the decision to appoint former Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta as their sporting director

Arsenal do not possess the directness of Premier League leaders Liverpool and that can make it harder to break down opponents

Arsenal take on Manchester United at Old Trafford and will be looking to make it two wins on the bounce following their midweek Champions League win.