The Spaniard had a huge say in the signings of Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino - and whilst Merino's Real Sociedad team-mate Martin Zubimendi was linked, Arsenal didn't move for him in the end, with Merino actually being preferred to his compatriot behind the scenes.

Arsenal kicked off a massive seven-day stretch with a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby on Sunday, but there’s still two more crucial matches ahead of the Gunners over the next few days. First up is an away trip to Atalanta in the Champions League, but a showdown with Manchester City looms on the weekend.

Mikel Arteta says it took him just 10 seconds to give the green light to Arsenal signing Raheem Sterling. Sterling joined Arsenal on transfer deadline day last month, arriving on loan from Chelsea for the season. The winger had been bombed out at Stamford Bridge by new boss Enzo Maresca, but Arteta believes he can be a hit at Emirates Stadium.