Arteta discusses futures of Arsenal players ahead of season opener

Mikel Arteta addressed concerns about several Arsenal players' futures at a press conference before their Premier League opener against Coventry City. He emphasized that some members of the squad must confront the likelihood of moving to other clubs, while expressing confidence that Myles Lewis-Skelly will remain with Arsenal. Arteta acknowledged the difficulty of these conversations but stressed the importance of honesty for player clarity and decision-making. The club is reportedly working on individual situations as the transfer deadline approaches on September 1.

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