Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he "always wants better" from his players but is "very happy" with forward Gabriel Martinelli. Martinelli has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League this summer after an injury-hit campaign in which he started 25 Premier League games and managed eight goals.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hopes Gabriel and Jurrien Timber can return to training next week. The pair were both absent from Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against AC Milan on Wednesday in Singapore. Gabriel and Timber were also not part of an opening training session on Friday ahead of Arsenal’s game with Newcastle on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta has just spoke to the media in Singapore ahead of Arsenal's pre-season friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on 15-year-old midfielder Max Dowman after his dazzling display as a substitute against AC Milan on Wednesday. The Gunners began their pre-season tour with a 1–0 win over the Serie A side,

Dowman’s emergence is also intriguing for Arsenal as it means they are now stacked for talent in that area of the pitch. Dowman, Ethan Nwaneri and Odegaard are all left-footed playmakers that like to operate as right No8s.

Mikel Arteta has provided a positive update on the availability of Arsenal’s only two injured stars from their pre-season squad. Jurrien Timber came out to Asia while still recovering from ankle surgery.

Valencia have reportedly viewed a comment by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as a 'threat' following the sale of Cristhian Mosquera to the Premier League club.

Mikel Arteta has revealed why Arsenal have signed Cristhian Mosquera. Arsenal confirmed on Thursday that Mosquera had become their fifth signing of the summer transfer window after Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Noni Madueke.