Erik Ten Hag transfer priority could prevent Mikel Arteta and Edu’s £60m solution for Arsenal dilemma, as manager extended his stay.
Manchester United might hijack Arsenal idea transfer signing with the Gunners set to strengthen their midfield.
James Ward-Prowse was linked with a move to Arsenal and he will fit into Mikel Arteta’s system perfectly, but Erik Ten Hag is set to steal the deal.
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The Dutch manager will be interested in bringing the English midfielder to the Old Trafford, with James regarded as the best free-kick taker in the EPL.
Erik Ten Hag transfer priority – James Ward-Prowse
James Ward-Prowse’s release clause is worth £60M and the Red Devils are prepared to offer him an escape from the St Mary Stadium.
Arsenal could be short in the midfield next season, with Jose Mourinho’s Roma set to make an offer for Granit Xhaka this summer.
Mohamed Elneny is set to leave the club as a free agent when his contract runs out this summer, with Sambi Lokonga needs more time to mature.
Thomas Partey will be the only midfielder with a good experience in the midfield.
Mikel Arteta signed a new contract with Arsenal
Official. Mikel Arteta signs new deal with Arsenal until June 2025. Jonas Eidevall have signed new contract with the club too.
“I’m happy, excited, grateful and really, really happy today,” Mikel said after signing the extension.
