Mikel Arteta has already started discussing potential transfer targets with Arsenal.
The Independent claims that talks between the two parties are really beginning to ramp up.
Arsenal are now looking to secure a deal with Arteta, who is reportedly looking to clear out a number of ‘high-profile’ players.
There have been complaints that some members of the squad ‘don’t care enough’, with Arteta looking to put his own stamp on the team.
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Arteta appears to be putting his foot down in negotiations. The Spaniard clearly knows what he wants from this job and Arsenal fans should take a lot of hope from the fact he’s aiming to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.
There is a lot of work to be done throughout the squad both in the long and short term and it looks like Arteta has some big ideas.
The fact that transfer targets are already being discussed would suggest that a deal is surely close now.
While it doesn’t clarify if Arteta could spend in January, it looks like Arsenal are finally ready to hand him the reins at the Emirates.
