ARSENAL are preparing for Newcastle on Sunday as the Arteta revolution starts to take shape.
And in the summer, the Spaniard will look to freshen up his squad with Dayot Upamecano and James Maddison.
Follow all of the latest Gunners news, gossip and updates below…
SAK-OFF
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka could be heading away from Arsenal amid ongoing contract issues.
And Liverpool and Man Utd are waiting in the wings to pounce on the 18-year-old, who has been in fine form for the Gunners this season.
Daily Mail report that the youngster is entering the final 18 months on his current deal with the Emirates outfit looking to tie him down to a new long-term contract.
But the Reds and United are among a host of clubs ready to move, with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich also interested.
'I'M NO COWARD'
Dani Ceballos claims he stayed at Arsenal to repay their faith and prove he is no “coward” – as he revealed his pride at fans having their own song for him.
The on-loan Spain midfielder hinted at an early return to Real Madrid last month with a cryptic Instagram post – but now insists he will become an “important” Gunners' player after shaking off injuries.
Ceballos told Spain's Marca newspaper: “Arsenal bet on me and I can't let them down.”
The 23-year-old is particularly keen to shine to help him secure a spot at Euro 2020.
And despite failing to earn a regular Gunners' place so far, as well as seeing his main admirer Unai Emery depart, he claimed Mikel Arteta is perfect for the boss job.
With Arsenal tenth, ten points behind Chelsea in fourth, Ceballos said: “Yes, it is true that he has arrived in a difficult situation but mentally he is a coach I think Arsenal needs right now.
“Since I came back I have been working with him just two weeks and now is when I have to show him that I am fit to play in Arsenal. After the break I will be important.”
PAY THE TOL
Manchester United and Arsenal have been put on red alert with Bayern Munich reportedly set to sell Corentin Tolisso.
German outlet BILD claims the Bundesliga champions are ready to cash in on the World Cup winner, 25, so they can fund a move for Bayer Leverkusen ace Kai Havertz.
Man Utd are said to have failed with a loan move for Tolisso last month before they landed Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes.
But Utd have been named as one of five teams ready to make bids for a permanent deal at the end of the season.
It’s also reckoned Arsenal, Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Napoli have expressed an interest in taking Tolisso off Bayern’s hands.
LEIP OF FAITH
Dayot Upamecano is dreaming of a move to the Premier League, according to reports.
The defender has been heavily linked with a summer move away from RB Leipzig amid interest from Tottenham and Arsenal.
According to Bild, the 21-year-old views the English top-flight as his “dream destination”.
The France Under-21 star has just 18 months left to run on his contract with the Bundesliga side.
North London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal have both been linked with a move for the Frenchman.
SHAKE IT UP
Boss Mikel Arteta is ready to shake up his struggling squad in the summer with big names set to leave and arrive.
Performances have improved under the Spaniard since his appointment in December but more quality is needed to turn those 13 draws in the league this season into wins.
With the prospect of missing out on Champions League football, a number of first-team stars could head for the exit door.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil could all be shipped out.
Dayot Upamecano could link up with summer signing William Saliba while Pape Gueye, James Maddison and Celtic superstar Odsonne Edouard could spearhead the attack.
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