Arteta discusses futures of Arsenal players ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
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.
- •Arteta says some players need to face transfer reality.
- •Myles Lewis-Skelly likely to stay at Arsenal, Arteta asserts.
- •Gabriel Martinelli and others have been linked with transfers.
- •Arsenal's Premier League opener is against Coventry City.
- •Transfer deadline is September 1.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Need to face reality’ – Arteta delivers honest message to Arsenal fringe players
"Mikel Arteta says that some of his Arsenal squad “need to face that reality” that their futures lie elsewhere, but expects Myles Lewis-Skelly to stay at the club. The midfielder, who can also play...
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